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SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Eisenhower Science Olympiad team on March 18 placed first overall at the regional tournament for the fourth year in a row. Placing in the top three high school teams in the region and competing with high schools from Macomb and St. Clair counties, Eisenhower has qualified to attend the state tournament on April 22 at Michigan State University. Susan Ogden, the head coach of the Eisenhower team, said she is very happy that they were able to achieve first place once again. “I am thrilled that we have successfully defended the first-place title here in our own region, and I am looking forward to the students proving themselves again among the stiff competition at the state tournament,” she said in a press release. Utica Community schools explained that Sci-

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SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office authorized a petition April 13 to charge a 16-year-old student for allegedly making a threat at Eisenhower High School last month. On March 24, the student allegedly downloaded a photo of an individual holding a gun and added a threatening phrase to the photo. The juvenile then used AirDrop to send the photo with the phrase to fellow students during lunch. After an investigation, the Prosecutor’s Office charged the student with threat of terrorism, which is a potential 20year felony, and using a computer to commit a crime, which also is a potential 20-year felony. The juvenile’s pretrial hearing had not been scheduled yet, according to a press release from the Prosecutor’s Office April 14. Tim McAvoy, the media relations director at Utica Community Schools, said safety remains a priority for the entire community. “We greatly appreciate the individuals who brought this to the attention of the Eisenhower administration and law enforcement. We are also appreciative of the collaborative work of the Eisenhower administrative team and the Shelby Township Police Department, which leveraged its resources

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TOP: Logan White, of Romeo Middle School, competes in the wheeled vehicle category. BOTTOM: Eisenhower students Mason Kirsch, left, and Gino Guadagnino compete in the trajectory category of the Science Olympiad. Photos provided by John Ogden

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TOP LEFT: Jace Milne, Ava Queener and Carla Koki worked on the certification effort that brought gold to The Talon at Henry Ford II High School. TOP RIGHT: Students Rachael Gaulin and Alyssa Kassab helped Eisenhower High School’s store, The Eagles Nest, earn gold certification from DECA. CENTER RIGHT: Alexis Findley, Laina Tomei and Natalie Shtogrin were key to The Chieftain Connection’s gold certification at Utica High School. BOTTOM RIGHT: At Stevenson High School, DECA students Elma Ruznic, Jewels Haisha and Andi Sugrue celebrate the Titan Shoppe’s gold certification. Photos provided by Tim McAvoy

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SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA/STERLING HEIGHTS — All four Utica Community Schools high school stores have received Gold Level Certification for the 2022-23 school year from DECA. The Eagles Nest, of Eisenhower High School; The Talon, of Henry Ford II High School; the Titan Shoppe, of Stevenson High School; and The Chief Connection, of Utica High School, will be recognized for their achievements at DECA’s International Career Development Conference April 22-25 in Orlando, Florida. Jennifer Milke, the Henry Ford II High School DECA adviser, said that throughout the gold level recertification process, the students had the opportunity to dive into various aspects of the Talon, such as operations, promotions and sales. “They were able to improve the daily operations and create promotions to increase the number of customers and sales. I am so proud of their drive and dedication to DECA and the Talon,” she said in an email. The stores were honored as school-based enterprises, which are defined as entrepreneurial operations in a school setting that provide goods and services to meet the needs of the market.

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UTICA — Utica’s police chief has retired after almost three decades of working for the Utica Police Department. After 27 years of service to the Utica community, Chief Sean Coady retired March 31. Coady said he had been with Utica since 1995 and worked for the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority Police Department for five years before coming to Utica. “I have been fortunate to have been promoted through the ranks and made Chief in 2017. The city council and residents have been a great support. The staff of the police department have been dedicated and I have enjoyed working with them all. I couldn’t be happier with (the) capable hands that the department is left in, I believe that the future holds great promise,” Coady said via email. Utica Mayor Gus Calandrino praised Coady as an example of what a public servant should be. “He always put the safety and welfare of our residents above all other considerations. Coady was loved by all. He served the City of Utica with honor, integrity, and wisdom. The City of Utica was fortunate to have a man of his quality for the past 27 years. He will be sorely missed,” Calandri-

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SHELBY TOWNSHIP — An officer on patrol in the area of Auburn and Ryan roads observed a vehicle travelling 72 mph in a 40 mph zone at 2:12 a.m. March 25. The officer was able to catch up to the vehicle and initiate a traffic stop. As the officer was talking to the driver, the officer noted that the driver’s eyes were bloodshot. The officer then had the driver exit his vehicle so he could perform field sobriety tests. After completing the field sobriety tests, the driver was offered a preliminary breath test. The driver agreed to take it, and the results were 0.146% blood alcohol content. The driver was placed under arrest for operating while intoxicated and transported to the Police Department.

Thousands in cash stolen from vehicle

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 4:13 a.m. March 24, officers were dispatched to an apartment in the 5000 block of Auburn Road for a larceny report. Upon arrival, officers spoke to the caller, who stated that she had $3,500 in cash stolen from her car. She said she had the cash in a backpack in her car, as she was using it to get a medical procedure done. Police were investigating the theft.

Driver found with empty bottle of alcohol in back seat

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — An officer on patrol in the area of 23 Mile and Mound roads watched a vehicle go through a red light at 8:35 p.m. March 24. The officer then conducted a traffic stop. Upon talking to the driver, the officer observed his eyes to be bloodshot and could smell intoxicants in the vehicle. The officer

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to identify the responsible individual. As always, parents need to speak with their children about the need to immediately report any threat to school security that they come across. We ask that families continue to reinforce to their children that every threat is taken seriously and students will face lifechanging consequences from both the school and law enforcement,” he said in an email.

could see an open bottle of cognac behind the driver’s seat. The driver was then asked to perform field sobriety tests. After completing the field sobriety tests, the driver was offered a preliminary breath test, and the results of the PBT were 0.178% blood alcohol content. The officer arrested the driver for operating while intoxicated, second offense, as the driver had one prior OWI arrest on his driving record. He was transported to the Police Department for booking and processing.

Water bottle thrown at vehicle

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A resident came into the Police Department to file a malicious destruction of property report March 25. She stated that, at 9:50 p.m. March 24, she and her daughter were driving eastbound on 25 Mile Road when someone who was driving westbound on 25 Mile threw a water bottle at their car, striking it. The bottle broke a headlight and did some damage to the grill, estimated to be $900 total, according to the police report.

Driver found sleeping on steering wheel

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Officers were dispatched to Walmart, 51450 Shelby Parkway, for a welfare check of someone sleeping in a vehicle in the parking lot at 7:45 a.m. April 1. Officers arrived and observed a male driver slumped over the center console sleeping. The vehicle appeared to have two flat tires and was running. Officers opened the door and woke the driver up. Officers asked him if he was OK, and he reportedly replied, “drinking.” When officers asked him how he got to that location on two flat tires, he reportedly again replied “drinking.” The driver had slurred speech and emitted a strong odor of alcohol, according to police. Officers then had the man exit his vehicle to perform field sobriety tests. After completing the field sobriety tests, the man

Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido said his office is committed to achieving justice and following the laws of the state of Michigan. All who are accused of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. “Threats to a school, faculty or students will be charged by my office. We have a zerotolerance policy in Macomb County. Faculty and students should not be scared to go to school. This nonsense needs to stop,” Lucido said in a prepared statement.

was offered a preliminary breath test, which he refused to take. Officers then placed him under arrest for operating while intoxicated, second offense. He was transported to the Police Department, at which point a search warrant was obtained to draw blood from the man to determine his blood alcohol content.

Items stolen from vehicle in parking lot

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 2:37 p.m. April 1, officers were dispatched to the 51000 block of Danview Technology Drive, near 23 Mile and Schoenherr roads, for a larceny report. Officers arrived and spoke to the caller, who stated that her vehicle had been rummaged through while it was parked in the lot. She was missing several credit cards and cash that had been inside her vehicle. No signs of forced entry were observed on the vehicle.

Windows smashed out, items stolen from vehicles

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Officers were dispatched to a business located in the 14000 block of 23 Mile Road, east of Schoenherr Road, for several larcenies from automobiles that occurred in the parking lot

of the business at 3:13 p.m. April 1. Several vehicles had windows smashed out and merchandise stolen from them. Two suspicious male subjects had been observed in the parking lot a short time before the larcenies, according to the report. One of the victims had a credit card stolen from her car, which a suspect tried using a short time later at a local Kroger store. The case was turned over to the detective bureau for further investigation.

Job application possibly leads to bank fraud

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — On April 1, a resident came into the Police Department to file an identity theft report. She stated that she recently applied for a job posting that she saw on Facebook. Shortly after applying for the job, she was asked for her name, address, Social Security number and signature from a woman communicating with her online claiming to be from the employer. She complied and sent over the requested information. The next day, her bank notified her that there had been some fraudulent activity on her account. She suspects that whomever she sent her personal information to was able to access her bank account. Police were investigating. — Kara Szymanski

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SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Tyler Farmer, an Eisenhower High School senior, has earned a full-ride scholarship from the University of Michigan to study engineering, according to a press release from Utica Community Schools. Farmer has had a lifelong dream of working for NASA. “This is such a great opportunity for me and I appreciate being accepted into a school that is so highly regarded,” Farmer said in the release. Carl Sagan books and the TV show “MythBusters” reportedly inspired Farmer’s interest in space. “It would be a dream to go to space or be one of the people working to make that happen,” he said. Farmer gave credit to his teachers for his success. Malow Junior High School teacher Patricia Parks said Farmer always showed great motivation. “Tyler was a very dedicated student. Tyler continued to work hard during the 2020 shutdown, being a conscientious and responsible student. Farmer It was a pleasure having him in class,” she said. Farmer is graduating as a valedictorian in June and is a member of the Macomb County All-Academic Team. — Kara Szymanski

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The Eisenhower Science Olympiad team poses for a photo during its visit to the University of Michigan.

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ence Olympiad is like a track meet, in that each team member competes in several events but no one competes in all events. The competition topics stretch across all branches of science and reach a college level of difficulty. In most cases, students are paired up to compete in events. Preparation consists of studying, designing, building and testing, depending on the topic. Utica Community Schools said that the most dedicated students put more than 100 hours into the team during the Science Olympiad season. The team started this season with its most successful student recruitment ever, as it filled the primary team with 15 students and attracted another 10 students to the alternate team. A couple of highlights occurred in February, when Eisenhower’s team attended two practice tournaments — one hosted by Plymouth-Canton Community Schools and

another hosted by the University of Michigan. The U of M tournament drew competitors from Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin. Amid all those teams, Eisenhower won awards in the areas of Experimental Design, Fermi Questions and Trajectory. John Ogden is a board member of Macomb Science Olympiad, the organization that ran the regional tournament at Macomb Community College in Warren. “We serve dozens of middle and high school teams from across Macomb and St. Clair counties. Congratulations are also due to the Malow Junior High team who placed first in the middle school division,” he said via email. There are eight teams that qualified for the state tournament this coming Saturday. In the high school division, the teams that qualified are Eisenhower, Stevenson High School and Dakota High School. In the middle school division, the qualifying teams are Malow, Romeo Middle School, Iroquois Middle School, Seneca Middle School and L’Anse Creuse Middle School-North. Call Staff Writer Kara Szymanski at (586) 498-1029.

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SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center will have an Earth Day celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring live bluegrass music with the Balduck Mountain Ramblers, live animal ambassadors, eco-friendly crafts, education stations, story time, face painting and guided hikes. There will be an artisan market and a tree-planting ceremony at noon. Registration is preferred for the free event. Find more at shelbytwp.org.

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METRO DETROIT — In celebration of April as National Autism Awareness Month, the Michigan Department of Treasury is encouraging people with disabilities and their families to consider opening a MiABLE savings account to achieve greater financial independence. “Opening a MiABLE account is a great way to help people with disabilities and their families reach financial independence any time of year, but Autism Awareness Month is an ideal occasion to promote awareness of this important program and help Michiganders learn more about all the programs available to them,” said R. Scott de Varona, MiABLE program director, in a press release. MiABLE, a disability savings program administered by the Michigan Department of Treasury, stands for Michigan Achieving a Better Life Experience. MiABLE accounts help people with disabilities save for current and future expenses without jeopardizing government assistance like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income. MiABLE is not limited to those with autism. For more information or to open a MiABLE account online, go to www.MiABLE.org.

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SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Senior Center, 14975 21 Mile Road, will host piano and song man Matthew Ball, known as the Boogie Woogie Kid and who has 5 million views on YouTube, at 10:30 a.m. April 20 for a brunch event. He will be performing favorites from the Great American Songbook such as “In the Mood,” “Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off” and “It Had to be You.” For more information or to register for the brunch meal, which costs $14, call (586) 739-7540.

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STATEWIDE — A new study reveals that Michigan is the safest state for truck drivers in the U.S. The Simplex Group, a premier service provider for America’s trucking industry, analyzed 2022 data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The study measured the percentage of large trucks involved in fatal crashes in 2022 compared to all fatal vehicle crashes per state to declare the state with the least percentage of truck incidents. The study revealed that Michigan is the safest state for truck drivers on the road, as 4.72% of its fatal crashes involved large trucks. The state recorded 1,567 vehicles involved in life-threatening crashes, and 74 large trucks were recorded by the NHTSA. “This research offers an interesting insight into which states are nearing the goal of making roads safer for truck drivers. It also highlights the states that might need to consider implementing more truck-safe road systems for drivers,” a Simplex spokesperson said in a prepared statement. “According to the NHTSA, there have been 4,842 large trucks involved in fatal crashes in the past year, so this study could alert truck drivers to better prepare when journeying in these particular states.”

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SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 1:30 p.m. April 22, the Shelby Township Library, 52610 Van Dyke Ave., will show director Alfred Hitchcock’s classic thriller, “Rear Window.” Then at 7 p.m. April 26, the library will host film critic John Monaghan for a discussion of Hitchcock’s camerawork with particular focus on “Rear Window.”

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Baseball-cricket hybrid tournament to return SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The RaP7 Ball tournament is returning for its second year at Shelby Township’s Senior Center June 17. A combination of baseball and cricket, RaP7 Ball was created by Rajan Paul. “Baseball is America’s pastime and cricket is the second most popular sport in the world,” Paul explained. “RaP7 is played on a customized baseball diamond with a cricket pitch included in the infield. To avoid baseball’s controversial balls and strikes calls, in a RaP7 Ball game, a pylon is used at the home base for the pitcher to use as a target to throw at. Pylons at first, second and home base are used to make the runner out while the player is running to that base to score runs.” An informational meeting and exhibition game will take place at the Shelby Township Activities Center, 14975 21 Mile Road, at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, for those who are interested. Those who want to sign up or seek more information can call (586) 731-0300. “Baseball and cricket are very popular and are filled with star players and are very hard to participate in as an average league like you and I,” added Paul. “RaP7 is the newest sport in town, and it is very easy to study and become a star player.”

LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed April as the Month of the Military Child, which recognizes the important role military children play in supporting their families during deployments, relocations and other challenging circumstances. According to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Paul D. Rogers, adjutant general and director of the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, there are more than 17,000 children of service members in Michigan who are directly affected by military deployment. Local communities are encouraged to schedule activities in support of military children. That could include promoting the Month of the Military Child on websites along with links to resources for military families, special announcements at spring sporting events, or military-themed projects and observances at home or in schools. The DMVA synchronizes strategic, legislative and fiscal initiatives designed to build and sustain military readiness, care and advocacy for veterans and cultivate purposeful partnerships. Branch operations include Michigan Veteran Homes, Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, Army National Guard and Air National Guard which stand in support of the department’s mission to serve every member. For more information, visit michigan.gov/dmva.

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A previous Shelby Township Police Department Youth Law Enforcement Academy poses for a photograph at the Shelby Township Senior Activities Center.

Shelby Township Police Department invites children to annual Youth Law Enforcement Academy BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Registration is open for the 2023 Shelby Township Police Department Youth Law Enforcement Academy. The academy is designed to teach students about the Police Department and the jobs that first responders do, while time teaching leadership and communication skills. The academy will run 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays-Fridays July 17-July 28. Classes will be held at the Shelby Township Senior Activities Center, 14975 21 Mile Road. The Youth Law Enforcement Academy is open to students who are in the fifth or sixth grades at the time of the application. Shelby Township Police Sgt. Mark Benedettini said this academy is extremely popular with kids in the community, and the officers look forward to hosting it every year. “The Youth Law Enforcement Academy is taught by Police Officers with the Shelby Township Police Department, and it is a 10-day program designed to teach students teamwork, leadership, communication skills and give them an introduction to the skills and equipment that their first responders use on a daily basis,” he said in an email. The academy also features a mock crime, where students will work in groups during the course of the academy to solve a crime. They will learn how to collect evidence, including fingerprints; they will see K-9 demonstrations, and they will interact with the Tactical Response Unit. The academy is free, and a graduation ceremony is held on the final day of the academy at the Police Department. To apply, visit the department’s website and return the completed application, along with a letter of recommendation from a teacher, to Benedettini. Completed applications can be emailed to mbenedettini@shelbytwp.org or dropped off at the Police Department. Spots for the academy are limited to 28 kids. The academy is free for attendees. Applications for the academy are also available at the Police Department, or they can contact Benedettini at (586) 731-2121, ext. 358. For questions, call Benedettini. Call Staff Writer Kara Szymanski at (586) 498-1029.

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Because of global supply chain issues, there are many invasive species that have spread into Michigan. As a result, these invasive species take nutrients from the environment that Michigan-based plants would use to thrive, taking over that part of the environment and changing the soil culture. “The garlic mustard green right now is a huge invasive,” Gadulka said. “It is a great edible. It is similar in flavor to horseradish or wasabi, with a little bit of spice to it. It’s one of those (plants) that, if you have a little bit in your yard, you will never get rid of it, and the best thing to do is eat it.” Other edible invasive species Gadulka

Sylvan Table in Sylvan Lake is a farm-to-table restaurant that grows produce on the grounds of the business. Photo by Mary Genson

mentioned are purslane and autumn olive. By using a grass alternative such as thyme, residents can do their part in helping the environment by using less water and reducing carbon emissions by not lawnmowing. This practice doubles as an economic benefit by saving money on water and mowing equipment. These thyme lawns can be used as herbs and are beneficial in bringing bees and other pollinators back to the area. Edible landscaping can also improve the nonedible landscaping in the area around it. “There are a number of edible plants, herbs and vegetables whose flowers are beneficial for different kinds of pollinators and good insects,” said David Lowenstein, a consumer horticulture extension educator for the Michigan State University Extension. “That can not only help the edible plants but any wildflowers or other ornamental plants you have by attracting natural predators.”

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can save money all summer on produce. Instead of spending money at the store, they can step outside and harvest fruits and the vegetables that they want for dinner. Gadulka said dandelions are once again a prime example of edible landscaping’s economic benefits. They are known to grow plentifully, and they are free. By letting dandelions grow, residents can harvest them for salads, teas and more. Rick Rigutto, the farm manager at Sylvan Farm, shared the benefits from a business standpoint of keeping food production as close as possible to where it is eaten. “The closer that remains, the more dollars stay in the local community,” Rigutto said. “Working with your local farms within your region and in your state helps keep those dollars recirculating closer to home.”

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While the idea of incorporating edible landscaping may seem overwhelming to some residents, Rigutto said the best way to begin is by starting small and building from there. Gadulka suggested starting by creating

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Trinity Lutheran basketball shines in state tournament, ends season on national note BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com

UTICA — A program based on family, faith and winning shined once more this season when the Michigan Lutheran Basketball Association State Tournament took place at Concordia University March 4-5. “We strive to compete and be competitive and to include all those kids to play and encourage their participation,” Trinity Lutheran athletic director Tim Siekmann said. “It’s an atmosphere where we strive to win, and we’ve been very successful in not just basketball, but all our sports.” Trinity Lutheran, a pre-K through eighth grade school that competes in the Macomb Lutheran Basketball Association, reclaimed its top spot on the boys side at the state tournament as the team rolled through the competition to win the championship. The boys capped off their 22-0 season with three-straight blowout wins to capture the state tournament title. While a 14-9 squad in 2022 that had six seventh graders showed a young team playing up to its abilities, this year, Adam Narr, AJ Bleim, Aidan Vermiglio, Graham Krupsky, Luke Krupsky and Ean Boettcher returned in their eighth grade season as veteran leaders. Narr, Bleim and Jackson Haefner were named to the state tournament’s all-tournament team. The Trinity boys team then finished 2-2 at the Lutheran School National Basketball Tournament in Fort Wayne, Indiana, March 24-26. The team lost its first matchup, which dropped it into the consolation bracket. Playing .500 basketball at the national

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stage is an impressive feat, but head coach Mark Angott, who’s in his 42nd year as head coach at Trinity, said there was one thing about his squad this season that stood out to him the most. “They’re good defenders but really talented shooters,” Angott said. “Probably, in all my years of coaching, as good of a shooting team as I’ve ever had.” In addition to their perfect season, Trinity dominated tournament play with three first-place trophies at the Macomb Lutheran High North and Rochester Hills Lutheran High Northwest tournaments and the St. Lorenz in Frankenmuth tournament this year. “It was a great, great group of kids who played together well, and really some outstanding players, but terrific sportsmanship,” Angott said. “They were a really good group to coach.” Max McVay, Cole Hughes, Brady McMillan, Jonah Miller, Landon Lindhurst and Jack Hilligoss also provided reliable minutes for Trinity. Trinity’s girls team had an incredible storyline in 2023. After a 3-14 season last year, Trinity girls basketball stormed back to not only qualify for the national tournament but to finish 17-7 on the year. Dropping its first game at the state tournament at Concordia University March 4-5, the girls team proceeded to win the consola-

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tion trophy en route to a national-qualifying performance. It was a far cry from the environment of last season’s team, but Keaira Spiehs, Kiara Causley, Madison Nastasi, Alyssa Perets, Natalie Baker and Elliana Daughtery returned this season with a more focused mindset on basketball. “That was one of the most beautiful things about this group, was that some of these girls who played for me as seventh graders were able to turn it around as eighth graders,” said head coach Steve Doerflinger,

a Trinity Lutheran alumnus. “That’s kind of the success story there.” Nastasi and Spiehs were named to the state tournament’s all-tournament team for their performances. The girls finished their season with an 0-2 performance at the national tournament in Fort Wayne but still should hold their heads high after their strong showing this season. “It was a testament to the girls,” Doerflinger said. “They did a lot of offseason training, and their parents really invested in them.” Alyssa Hewson, Mara Juliano, Tegan Krieger and Liana Martoni also made important contributions for Trinity.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING

SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI NOTICE OF SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SHELBY TOWNSHIP: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special School Election will be held in the Charter Township of Shelby, County of Macomb, State of Michigan on TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2023 At the election places in the township indicated below: Pct No

Polling Place

1 & 14

Crissman Elementary

53550 Wolf Dr. (North of 24 Mile, East of Van Dyke)

2&4

Wiley Elementary

47240 Shelby Rd., (East of Shelby Rd., North of 21 Mile)

3&9

Shadbush Nature Center

4101 Riverbends Dr. (North of Auburn, East of Ryan)

5 & 30

Shelby Jr. High

51700 Van Dyke Ave. (East of Van Dyke, North of 23 Mile)

6 & 21

West Utica Elementary

5415 West Utica Rd. (North of W. Utica, between Auburn & Ryan)

7 & 22

Morgan Elementary

53800 Mound Rd (East of Mound, between 24 & 25 Mile)

8 & 12

Monfort Elementary

6700 Montgomery (East of Mound, between 23 & 24 Mile)

Utica High

47255 Shelby Rd (West of Shelby Rd near 21 Mile)

Fire Station #1

6345 23 Mile Rd (Between Van Dyke/Mound)

13 & 15

Switzer Elementary

53200 Shelby Rd (Northeast corner of 24 Mile & Shelby)

16 & 18

Malow Jr. High

6400 25 Mile Rd (South of 25 Mile, East of Mound)

17 & 32

Eisenhower High

6500 25 Mile Rd (South of 25 Mile, East of Mound)

Roberts Elementary

2400 Belle View (East of Dequindre, North of 23 Mile)

20 & 26

Shepherd’s Gate Church

12400 23 Mile Rd (South of 23 Mile, East of M-53 Freeway)

23 & 31

Shelby Township Library

52610 Van Dyke (East of Van Dyke, South of 24 Mile)

Beacon Tree Elementary

55885 Schoenherr (West of Schoenherr, North of 25 Mile)

25 & 28

St. Therese of Lisieux Church

48115 Schoenherr (West of Schoenherr, North of 21 Mile)

27 & 29

Lakeside Assembly of God

46155 Schoenherr (West of Schoenherr, North of Hall)

The Charter Township of Shelby ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS meeting will be held on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at 6:30 p.m., in the Shelby Municipal Building, 52700 Van Dyke, Shelby Township, Michigan.

The polls of said election will open at 7:00 a.m. and remain open until 8:00 p.m. of said day of election.

CALL MEETING TO ORDER:

TO DECIDE BY BALLOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSALS:

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LOCAL PROPOSALS:

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Meeting April 6, 2023

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THE PURPOSE OF THE MAY 2, 2023 ELECTION IS AS FOLLOWS:

REPLACEMENT OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSAL

APPLICATIONS: 1. ZBA #23-011 GEORGE HOLTON (HEP Shelby I, LLC); North side of 22 Mile Road Right-of-Way, located on the north side of 22 Mile Road, west of the M-53 Expressway, in the MCDR Right-of-Way. Requesting a variance to Zoning Ordinance No. 212.128, Section 5.24.D.14 to permit a ground sign to be located in the Macomb County Department of Roads Right-Of-Way along the north side of 22 Mile Road, west of M-53. 2. ZBA #22-168 JACK PHILLION; 8688 Shelby Wood Drive (Parcel No. 23-07-27-129-006), located south of 22 Mile Road, east of Van Dyke Avenue. Requesting a variance to Code of Ordinances, Chapter 6, Article I, Section 6-3(g) to permit more than three dogs (4 dogs proposed) – RE-REVIEW 3. ZBA #23-015 DRAKE DRIVER-OXIE; 2556 Barclay Avenue (Parcel No. 23-07-30-326-017), located north of Auburn Road, east of Dequindre Road. Requesting a variance to Code of Ordinances, Chapter 10, Article VIII, Section 10-324(a) to permit a fence to be located closer than three feet to another parallel fence. 4. ZBA #23-017 DEBRA CATENACCI (Lafemina Trucking, Inc.); 51500 Napi Drive (Parcel No. 23-07-14-376-018), located north of 23 Mile Road, east of the M-53 Expressway. Requesting a Major Temporary Use to allow a concrete crushing plant for a period of two years (Section 7.16.F.1). 5. ZBA #23-019 DARREL CRISTOFORO; 5658 Sharon Avenue (Parcel No. 23-07-20-277-007), located south of 23 Mile Road, west of Mound Road. Requesting a variance to Zoning Ordinance No. 212.128, Section 3.28.B.9.a to permit a front porch addition to extend into the front yard setback. 6. ZBA #23-022 ALISHA HOLTGREVEN (Alley Cat Snacks, LLC); 13110 26 Mile Road (Parcel No. 23-07-02-200-023), located on the south side of 26 Mile Road, west of Schoenherr Road. Requesting a variance to Zoning Ordinance No. 212.128, Section 7.16.F.2 to permit a food truck. 7. ZBA #23-023 FRED MERAM; 11125 North Pearson Road (Parcel No. 23-07-03-201-029), located south of 26 Mile Road, east of the M-53 Expressway. Requesting two variances to Zoning Ordinance No. 212.128, Section 5.2.A.4.b to permit an accessory building to exceed the maximum height of 15 feet and Section 5.2.A.4.d to permit an accessory building to exceed 75 percent of the floor area of the principal building. 8. ZBA #23-024 DAVID CUTWAY, JR; 2435 Howe Street (Parcel No. 23-07-30-376-045), located north of Auburn Road, east of Dequindre Road. Requesting a variance to Zoning Ordinance No. 212.128, Section 5.2.A.4.d to permit an accessory building to exceed 75 percent of the floor area of the principal building. 9. ZBA #23-025 FRANK BARTOLOTTA (Crestline Homes, LLC); 55377 Buckthorne Drive (Parcel No. 23-07-06-376-051), located north of 25 Mile Road, east of Dequindre Road. Requesting a variance to Zoning Ordinance No. 212.128, Section 3.3.D & Section 6.5.C to permit a reduced rear yard setback (35 feet required, 29 feet proposed).

This proposal would, replace, restore and extend the authority of the School District to levy the statutory limit of 18 mills on all property, except principal residences and other property exempt by law, which currently expires with the School District’s 2024 tax levy and allow the School District to levy the statutory limit of 18 mills on all property, except principal residences and other property exempt by law, in the event of future Headlee rollbacks under the Michigan Constitution of up to 2 mills. The authorization will allow the School District to receive revenues at the full per pupil foundation allowance permitted by the State. Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, except principal residences and other property exempted by law, in the Utica Community Schools, County of Macomb, State of Michigan, be increased to 20 mills with 18 mills being the maximum allowable levy ($18.00 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation), for a period of twenty (20) years, 2023 to 2042, inclusive, as a replacement of the current operating millage which will otherwise expire on December 31, 2024 and a restoration of the portion of the previously authorized millage rolled back as a result of reductions required by the Headlee Amendments to the Michigan Constitution? This millage if approved and levied, would provide estimated operating revenues to the School District of $41,229,000 during the 2023 calendar year. School Improvement Bond Proposal Shall the Utica Community Schools, County of Macomb, State of Michigan, borrow the principal sum of not to exceed Five Hundred Fifty Million Dollars ($550,000,000) and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds, in one or more series, for the purpose of defraying the cost of: • Rebuilding and constructing additions to School District buildings creating a safe and secure modern learning environment for students; • Constructing replacement elementary school buildings and other facilities, remodeling School District buildings, structures, and other facilities, and equipping, furnishing, reequipping and refurnishing School District buildings, athletic fields, playgrounds and other facilities; • Acquiring and installing technology equipment and technology infrastructure in School District buildings and other facilities, including for health, safety and security; • Acquiring, preparing, developing, or improving sites for School District buildings, structures, athletic fields, playgrounds, or other facilities and purchasing school buses? The debt millage required to retire all bonds of the School District currently outstanding and proposed pursuant to this ballot is expected to remain at or below 3.50 mills. The estimated millage that will be levied to pay the proposed bonds in the first year is 1.52 mills (which is equal to $1.52 per $1,000 of taxable value) for a -0- mill net increase over the annual debt millage levied in 2022, and the estimated simple average annual millage rate required to retire each series of bonds is 2.08 mills ($2.08 per $1,000 of taxable value), and the maximum number of years any series of bonds may be outstanding, exclusive of refunding, is not more than 15 years. If approved by the voters, the repayment of the bonds will be guaranteed by the State under the School Bond Qualification and Loan Program (the “Program”). The School District currently has approximately $162,410,000 of qualified bonds outstanding and approximately $0 of qualified loans outstanding under the Program. The School District does not expect to borrow from the Program to pay debt service on these bonds. The estimated computed millage rate required to be levied to pay the proposed bonds may change in the future based on changes in certain circumstances. (Under State law, expenditure of bond proceeds must be audited and bond proceeds may not be used to pay teacher or administrator salaries, repair or maintenance costs, or other School District operating expenses.) Copies of the full text of the proposals are available through the Clerk’s Office. Absentee ballots are available for all elections; registered voters may apply for ballots at www.mi.gov/vote or by contacting the Clerk’s Office to obtain an application.

PLANNING DIRECTOR’S REPORT: ADJOURNMENT: All interested persons may attend and be heard on any item on the agenda. The Zoning Ordinance and a copy of the application may be examined at the Municipal Building, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or you may call (586) 726-7243. RUSS RICE, CHAIRMAN ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or service at the meeting should contact the Shelby Township Clerk’s Office at 586-731-5102, TDD 586-726-2731 Published: Shelby-Utica News 04/19/2023

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Sample ballots can also be found at www.mi.gov/vote or by contacting the Clerk’s Office. ALL POLLING PLACES ARE ACCESSIBLE TO VOTERS WITH DISABILITIES BRAILLE AND AUDIO VERSIONS OF VOTING INSTRUCTIONS ARE AVAILABLE In compliance with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), voting instructions will be available in audio format and in Braille. Arrangements for obtaining instructions in these alternative formats can be made by contacting the Clerk’s Office in advance of the election. Stanley T. Grot, Clerk Charter Township of Shelby 586-731-5102 Published: Shelby-Utica News 04/19/2023

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APRIL 20

‘Boogie Woogie Kid’: Hear pianist/singer Matthew Ball, also brunch meal (must register), 10:30-11:30 a.m., Shelby Township Senior Center, 14975 21 Mile Road, (586) 739-7540 Senior SCAMS Prevention: Free presentation also includes information on guardianship, choosing nursing homes, wills and more, 11 a.m.-noon, lunch after with free will donation, Trinity Lutheran Church & School, 45160 Van Dyke Ave. in Utica, (586) 731-4490

Spring Craft & Vendor Show: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., L’Anse Creuse High School-North, 3700 21 Mile Road in Macomb Township

APRIL 27-MAY 7

Shelby Township Lions Carnival: Midway opens 4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and noon Saturdays and Sundays, parking lot at Lakeside Mall, 14000 Lakeside Circle in Sterling Heights, shop-lakesidemall.com

‘Creative Michigan: Making The Mitten Modern’: Photos, artifacts, clothing and more celebrating state’s role in evolution of modern architecture and design history, exhibit on display until April 29, Lorenzo Cultural Center, Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, lorenzoculturalcenter.com, (586) 445-7348

Puppy Parade: Also rescue and vendor tents, food truck and more, 2 p.m., parade route from Grant Park to Pioneer Park Dog Park in Utica, (586) 739-2867

APRIL 29

APRIL 22

Paws to Read: Children can tell stories to therapy dog, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Shelby Township Library, 52610 Van Dyke Ave., (586) 739-7414 ‘Our Planet, Our Future’: Free community day, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Michigan Science Center, 5020 John R St. in Detroit, (313) 577-8400, Mi-Sci.org

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

Macomb Motivators Toastmasters Club: Meets 6:308 p.m. every second and fourth Thursday of month, virtual and in person, St. Isidore Church, 18201 23 Mile Road in Macomb Township, vpm-6104644@ toastmastersclubs.org

APRIL 29

Drag Bingo: ‘80s-themed fundraiser for Relay for Life of Greater Shelby Township, 6 p.m. doors, 6:15 p.m. taco bar and 7 p.m. games and show, Shelby Gardens Banquet and Event Center, 50265 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, (810) 217-1484

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

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

6 Weeks to Overcome Anxiety, Depression, Trauma & Grief: 6-7:30 p.m. every Thursday until May 25, for ages 18 and older, New Day Mental Wellness Training Center, 35500 Mound Road in Sterling Heights, registration required, newdaymentalwellness.com/ community-groups, (586) 612-3225

APRIL 21

ONGOING

Pancreatic cancer fundraiser/awareness walk: 10 a.m.-noon (village opens 8:30 a.m.), Milliken State Park, 1900 Atwater St. in Detroit, purplestride.org/ Michigan

Bereaved Parents of Macomb Support Group: Meets 7-9 p.m. every first Thursday of month, Washington Senior Center, 57880 Van Dyke Ave. in Washington Township, neilflyer@yahoo.com, (248) 425-2999

MAY 7

Teen hangout: For grades 7-12, 3:30-4:30 p.m. most Wednesdays until May 31, Shelby Township Library,

Hubbell Street Jazz: Free concert, 2-3 p.m., ClintonMacomb Public Library - Main Branch, 40900 Romeo Plank Road in Clinton Township, (586) 226-5020, cmpl.org

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Widowed Friends book club: 10:30 a.m. every second Friday of month, Danny’s Family Dining, 47250 Hayes in Macomb Township, inquire about books and RSVP to Elaine at (586) 291-2471 Men overcoming loss of partner/spouse: Meetings 6-7:30 p.m. every third Tuesday of month, virtual and in person, Hospice of Michigan, 39531 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, wlawton@hom.org, (586) 263-8514 Recovery meetings: For addictions, depression, anxiety, anger and more, 7-8:30 p.m. Fridays, New Day Life Recovery, 35500 Mound Road in Sterling Heights, NewDayLifeRecovery.com, (248) 574-1175, cwcontact@sbcglobal.net Toshokan Anime Club: For grades 6-12, 7-8 p.m. April 26, May 10 and 24, June 14, July 12 and Aug. 9, Clinton-Macomb Public Library - North Branch, 54100 Broughton Road in Macomb Township, registration required, (586) 226-5082, cmpl.org Diabetes prevention program: Free classes sponsored by Beaumont Health, 6-7 p.m. Mondays until June 12, Sterling Heights Senior Center, 40200 Utica Road in Sterling Heights, (800) 633-7377, beaumont. org/services/diabetes/prevention-program Northern Toastmasters: Meets 6:30 p.m. every second and fourth Monday of month, Leo’s Coney Island, 33577 Van Dyke Ave. in Sterling Heights, (248) 828-7481, samcrowl@comcast.net

CITY OF UTICA NOTICE PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST

MAY 11

Shelby Gardeners Club: Presentation about monarch butterflies, 1 p.m., Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Drive in Shelby Township, (586) 873-3782, shelbytwp.org

52610 Van Dyke Ave., call (586) 739-7414 regarding cancelations of events

A public accuracy test will be conducted on the following date and time for the purpose of testing the accuracy of the tabulating equipment and programs which will be used to tabulate voted ballots for the UCS Election to be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 in the City of Utica, Macomb County, Michigan. The Public Accuracy Test will be held at: 7550 Auburn Road Utica, MI 48317 Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. Interested parties are invited to attend. For further information, contact: Lori Cooke City Clerk (586) 739-1600 0133-2316

Published: Shelby-Utica News 04/19/2023

Shelby Township, Michigan Notice of Public Logic and Accuracy Test For the May 2, 2023 Special School Election To be Held on April 25, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Logic and Accuracy Test for the May 2, 2023 Special School Election has been scheduled for April 25, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the Shelby Township Clerk’s Office, 52700 Van Dyke, Shelby Township, Michigan 48316. The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the computer program used to tabulate the votes cast at the election meets the requirements of law. Stanley T. Grot, Township Clerk Published: Shelby-Utica News 04/19/2023

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Utica Community Schools said that DECA advisers have used the school stores for more than four decades to provide students with learning experiences that reinforce classroom instruction and prepare students for college and careers. The Eisenhower DECA members who contributed to the certification were students Rachael Gaulin and Alyssa Kassab, who had the assistance of their DECA chapter adviser, Louise LaFaive. The Henry Ford II DECA students who contributed to the certification are Jace Milne, Ava Queener and Carla Koki. Milke advised them. Queener said gaining a gold-level certification was important because the team at The Talon worked to improve its customers’ experience. “By having many sales and special events throughout the year, not only were we able to improve the Talon’s overall profit, but also provide opportunities for more student involvement,” she said via email. Stevenson High School DECA students Elma Ruznic, Jewels Haisha and Andi Sug-

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Macomb County’s Emergency Management and Communications team works to be ready for different home and community emergencies.

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fter a long winter full of snow and ice, spring annually brings new challenges in the form of storm emergencies, specifically thunderstorms and tornadoes. According to the National Weather Service, most tornadoes occur in southeast Michigan between April and August, with the peak time in June. Residents can do their best to prepare by creating a plan and stocking their homes with essential items. Emergency Management Specialist Kevin Sadaj, of the Oakland County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Department; Macomb County Director of Emergency Management Brandon Lewis; and Fire Chief Paul Wells, of the Birmingham Fire Department, shared some tips and resources for local families during storm emergencies.

Storm education

The Oakland County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Department offers several resources on its website, www.oakgov.com/community/emergencymanagement, that contain important information for storm emergencies. “We just want people to think about what they are going to do in an emergency,” Sadaj said. “It really entails knowing a little bit of the basics.” For instance, Sadaj said that it is important that people understand what it means when they hear a siren.

“Oakland County has 276 outdoor warning sirens, and we activate them when the National Weather Service issues a tornado warning or severe thunderstorm warning with damaging winds over 70 miles an hour,” Sadaj said. To create less confusion and to alert as many people as possible, if one siren is activated in the county, they are all activated. Each siren is capable of reaching about a 1-mile radius of its location. To stay informed about weather alerts, Oakland county has a self-registering alert system, OakAlert, which emails the community about local emergencies. To sign up, visit oakgov.com. Macomb County also provides resources for the community through its Emergency Management and Communications. Residents can find information about sheltering during a storm, community preparedness, sirens and more on the Macomb County website at www.oemc.macombgov.org/ OEMC-Home. There are about 140 sirens in Macomb County. Each community owns and operates its own sirens, but it can enter into an agreement with the county to activate the sirens on the community’s behalf. “This is the first year that Macomb County is on the integrated warning and public alert system through (the Federal Emergency Management Agency), so we can actually send out cellphone alerts in conjunction with our siren activations, and we plan to start doing that this year.” Lewis said. “We would send out one of those alerts if there’s a severe thunderstorm warning with winds greater than 70 miles an hour basically

to ensure that, if our sirens go off, people in Macomb County get a cellphone alert.”

Members of the Oakland County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Department prepare for community emergencies. Photo provided by Kevin Sadaj

Family emergency plan

One of the resources provided by the Oakland County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Department is a family emergency plan. This family emergency plan walks families through how they will escape their homes if necessary, where they will meet, how to identify risk factors and hazards in the home, and how they will support special health needs within the family. Wells said the safest place to be during a tornado is in a basement. However, residents without a basement should think about the See PREPARE on page 18A

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as food, a multipurpose tool, a flashlight, a dust mask, blankets, medication and more. A helpful piece of equipment is a generator; however, they can be a fire and airquality hazard if not properly used. “If you’re going to use a generator, you need to make sure it’s being run safe,” Wells said. “I’ve had an uptick of portable generators causing carbon dioxide in homes, and an uptick in whole house generators doing the same thing.” Lewis said he recommends that anyone with a generator consult a professional on how to hook it up and to make sure to operate the generator outdoors away from the home. The complete list of emergency kit items and other resources can be found at www.oakgov.com/community/emergencymanagement. Call Staff Writer Mary Genson at (586) 498-1095.

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K E E W E H T F O RIME C • K E E W E H • CRIME OF T NEWSWORTHY INCIDENTS REPORTED TO LOCAL POLICE, AS COMPILED BY C & G REPORTERS

Jeep crashes into business, flees

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 11:25 a.m. March 17, officers were dispatched to a business in the 51000 block of Van Dyke Avenue for a malicious destruction of property report. When the owner came to work, he discovered the front door of the business damaged. A review of security footage showed a white Jeep run into the building. The Jeep is seen driving into the building, then backing up and exiting the parking lot onto Van Dyke. Police were investigating and were trying to find the owner of the Jeep.

Wallet, personal items stolen at gas station store

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 9:45 p.m. March 12, officers were dispatched to Murphy USA on 23 Mile Road near the Van Dyke Freeway for a larceny report. The caller stated that his keychain, wallet, car keys, AirTag and AirPods case were stolen from the checkout area inside the store. Officers arrived at the gas station and spoke to the caller, who stated that he placed his wallet and keychain on the counter when checking out. He stated that, after he paid, he forgot to retrieve his wallet and keychain. He went outside and then came back inside the store about five minutes later after pumping gas. At that point, his items were missing. Some of his missing items were later located near the roadway and were damaged, as they appeared to have been thrown from a moving car. The detective bureau was investigating.

Customers caught stealing from store found with needles and drugs

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Officers were dispatched to the Circle K gas station, 8069 22 Mile Road, for a retail fraud complaint at 1:37 a.m. March 19. A male suspect and female suspect were seen in the store concealing merchandise. Officers arrived shortly after and detained both suspects. The male had a warrant out of another jurisdiction, and the female was currently on probation. A search of the female’s backpack discovered needles and a vial of lorazepam, a sedative, which she reportedly stated she stole from a local urgent care office. She was arrested and transported to the station for processing.

Two suspects arrested for allegedly taking items off trucks

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 1:22 a.m. March 17, an officer on patrol noticed a pickup truck running and backed into a parking spot with its lights off in a parking lot of a business in the 14100 block of Industrial Center Drive, near 23 Mile and Schoenherr roads.

When the officer drove closer, the driver turned the truck’s lights on and left the parking lot at a high rate of speed. The officer was able to catch up to the truck and initiate a traffic stop at 23 Mile and Wing Drive. As the officer was speaking to the driver, the officer observed several radiators from semi-trucks in the bed of the pickup. Also, several pieces of copper, license plates and tools were observed inside the truck. The two occupants of the truck were both arrested for felony larceny.

Shoplifter arrested with stolen clothes

STERLING HEIGHTS — Police went to Kohl’s, 44200 Schoenherr Road, near Hall Road, March 19 upon hearing that a shoplifting incident was happening. A repeat offender reportedly was filling a purse and a cart with merchandise. The suspect reportedly visited the men’s and children’s clothing sections and took items from them before exiting without paying. Police watched two exits and reportedly saw the suspect leave and then reenter. Police said they apprehended the suspect and took her to loss prevention. Police said they recovered 25 clothing items worth a total of $683 and then arrested the suspect for retail fraud.

Fight witnessed in parking lot

STERLING HEIGHTS — A witness told police that around 10 people were fighting after midnight March 18 in a parking lot near a business in the 43000 block of Van Dyke Avenue, near Utica Road. According to a witness, at some point an “armed individual” appeared. Then people who were involved reportedly left in a navy blue Cadillac and a white SUV, police said.

Vehicle taken from home

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 7:15 a.m. on March 18, a report was made about a vehicle theft that happened in the 26000 block of Harmon Street between March 17 and March 18. Officers spoke with a 48-year-old man who said he asked his son, 23, why the garage door was open. When his son went to check, he saw that his vehicle was stolen and his father’s vehicle had its passenger side window broken out. The vehicle was last seen by the son at approximately 11:30 p.m. the previous night. A handgun was also in one of the compartments in the car. The son didn’t know who would steal the vehicle and the father said they lost the remote for the garage door, which could be how the suspects got in. The last ping of the vehicle’s locator showed it was in Highland Park. Officers spoke with a neighbor,

a 42-year-old woman, who said she saw the garage door open at approximately 4:30 a.m. when she let her dog out. Later in the day, the son reportedly came back to the police station with videos provided by a neighbor.

Burglary reported

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 8:37 p.m. on March 17, a report was made about a burglary that happened in the 22000 block of Gary Lane between March 16 and March 17. Upon arrival, an officer spoke to the victim, a 41-year-old man, who said his wallet and keys were stolen from his home. He reportedly got home at around 8 p.m. on March 16 and set his wallet and his keys on his China cabinet. When he woke up the next day, both were missing. He said that both his windows and doors were locked during the night. The man said his wallet had $138 and three forms of identification in it.

Gaming PC goes unpaid for

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On March 6, a resident on Mulberry Street called Clinton Township Police about a case of fraud. The resident reportedly sent another person a gaming computer through the mail on the condition the recipient would send payment afterwards, but the computer has remained unpaid for and the recipient is not in contact with the resident anymore.

The buck stops at the Bell

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A case of counterfeit cash spending unfolded before workers at the Garfield Road Taco Bell on the evening of Feb. 25. The suspect ordered a small meal and presented a $100 bill. Staff began questioning the validity of the banknote, and the suspect drove off in a Honda sedan without his questionable cash or the meal.

Retail fraud suspect wanted

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — An unknown woman is said to be wanted for stealing shampoo and cosmetics from the Hill Rite Aid store at around 8:21 p.m. March 22. According to a police report, the suspect brought in her own shopping bag and put makeup and hair care products in the bag. As the suspect headed toward the liquor aisle, an employee offered to put her merchandise on the counter for her. The suspect asked the store employee to put a bottle of tequila in her bag, but the store employee said she needed to see the suspect’s identification first.

The suspect is said to have been telling someone on the phone that she needed identification, and the suspect told the store employee someone would be coming into the store with that documentation. The suspect then reportedly left with the bag containing the cosmetics and hair products, for which she hadn’t paid. The tequila was left behind. She is said to have left the store with more than $110 worth of merchandise and was last seen entering a Ford F-150.

Patient escorted off hospital property GROSSE POINTE CITY — Police said they escorted an unruly patient out of Corewell Health’s Beaumont Hospital, Grosse Pointe, after the patient is said to have made threats against nursing staff at around 12:30 p.m. March 28.

Intoxicated driver stopped

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Police stopped a 61-year-old Eastpointe woman in the area of Moross Road and Mack Avenue at 8:15 p.m. March 25 when they saw that she was driving on a front driver’s side rim that was almost completely eroded. The driver, who police said had slow and slurred speech and smelled of alcohol, told police she didn’t realize she was driving on the rim and not the tire. She admitted to having consumed one drink that evening. She was arrested for operating while intoxicated after being found to have a blood alcohol level of 0.19% — more than twice the legal limit — in a preliminary breath test.

Intoxicated driver arrested with child in vehicle

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — A 37-year-old Detroit woman is facing a possible charge of operating while intoxicated, second offense, after a traffic stop in the area of Lake Shore and Moross roads at 7:03 p.m. March 25. Police said the driver was speeding — traveling more than 50 mph in a 35 mph zone — and driving erratically, which prompted another motorist to call 911 to report her. Police said the vehicle also had a dark tint on its windows. The driver failed field sobriety tests and was found to have a blood alcohol level of 0.28% — more than three times the legal limit. Police said she was driving with her 9-year-old son in the vehicle. The driver — who was also found to have a warrant against her out of 36th District Court in Detroit for disorderly conduct and a probation violation out of 28th District Court in Southgate — was arrested for operating while intoxicated. She’s also facing possible charges of child endangerment — her second such charge since a conviction in 2021 — and driving with a suspended license.

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2022 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LS T E STAR REMOT

UDIO BOSE A

• REMOTE START • POWER LIFTGATE

STK# C23830

ATS

2019 CHEVROLET EQUINOX PREMIER

STK# C23399

37,988

*Plus title, tax, plates, doc and CVR fees. Vehicles available at time of printing. No Salvage or branded titles. Certain restrictions may apply, see dealer for details. Limited Powertrain Warranty is on certified vehicles from original in-service date and whichever comes first, time or mileage. 2 years or 24,000 miles of scheduled vehicle maintenance is on certified pre-owned vehicles, includes oil and filter changes, tire rotations and multi-point inspections. Sale ends 4/28/2023. 0036-2316