SHEETZ GAS STATION TO COME TO SHELBY TOWNSHIP
BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Board of Trustees March 4 approved the construction of an $8.5 million Sheetz gas station to be built at 48945 Van Dyke Ave. and 7828 22 Mile Road on 1.614 acres in Shelby Township.
Justin Mandel, regional director of real estate for Sheetz,
said they will be bringing jobs and opportunities to Shelby Township once they open.
“We are investing more than $8.5 million into the Shelby Township location. In addition to that investment, we plan to hire approximately 30-35 employees for each store — bringing not just jobs, but long-term career opportunities to the community,” he said.
BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township police arrested two suspects who were allegedly breaking into homes in the township while residents were away.
On Feb. 2, Shelby Township police were called to the scene of a home invasion. The investigation was turned over to the Special Investigations Unit. SIU began an indepth search of Ring cameras and other security video provided by residents in the area and was able to establish a description of a suspect. Detectives then learned through social media channels that this suspect was targeting homes of members of the Chaldean community when the residents were out of town or attending social gatherings. After more investigation, police said they identified two suspects. Detectives reportedly tied one suspect, Nicholas Moncivais, to five different home invasions in the area — three in Shelby Township, one in Sterling Heights and one in Clinton Township.
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Sheetz opened its first store in Michigan last year in Romulus.
File photo provided by Sheetz
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Utica mayor goes bald for charity
EVENT RAISES $25,000 TO HELP KIDS WITH CANCER
BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com
UTICA — Utica Mayor Gus Calandrino went bald March 30 for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, which raises money to support children who have been diagnosed with cancer.
Calandrino shaved his head and beard at an event called “Going Bald for the Cause” at O’Connor’s Public House in Rochester to support children with cancer and raise more than $1,900 to help kids with cancer.
He was able to raise $1,921 and he won first place for fundraising. Overall, the event raised $25,000.
Those who cut off their hair for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation not only raise funds for researchers, but they also spread awareness
See MAYOR on page 18A
Utica’s new LegaSea Aquarium projected to open by end of April
BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com
UTICA — The Utica Reptarium has been planning on expanding to another building just across the street with an additional 30,000 square feet on Van Dyke Avenue in Utica called the LegaSea Aquarium.
The opening has almost arrived. The building is pro-
jected to open by the end of April.
The LegaSea Aquarium, 45550 Van Dyke Ave., will add to the Van Dyke corridor and is expected to bring many visitors to the region.
Brian Barczyk, the Reptarium’s owner, was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer and died Jan. 14, 2024, at 54 years old before he could see the LegaSea Aquarium open. In 2018, Barczyk and his wife, Lori, opened the
Reptarium as a way of getting out of the pet trade and snake breeding business and concentrate on education about these animals.
In early 2020 an expansion of the Reptarium added new exhibits including a massive anaconda enclosure, a gift shop, a two-toed sloth and an area for private events.
Barczyk had a dream of opening an aquarium, but it
See AQUARIUM on page 20A
LEFT: Utica Mayor Gus Calandrino prepares to go bald in support of the St. Baldrick’s Foundation’s fundraising efforts. ABOVE: Calandrino, with his wife, Kelly, shows his new look after shaving his head and beard for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation at O’Connor’s Public House in Rochester. Photos provided by Gus Calandrino
Shelby Gardeners Club to host presentation on weeds in the garden
BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com
SHELBY TOWNSHIP —The Shelby Gardeners Club will be hosting a presentation on the positives and negatives of weeds at the Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Drive, at 1 p.m. April 10.
Jennifer Ott, Shelby Gardeners Club member and My Thyme Gardens owner, will be the guest speaker talking about the good and bad about weeds in the garden.
Ott, who is also a volunteer at the Oudolf Garden Detroit, has years of hands-on experience running a landscape maintenance company. With field-tested strategies for reducing weeding, she helps gardeners work smarter, not harder. She also challenges the traditional view of weeds and advocates for the inclusion of beneficial plants like milkweed.
“Weeds — they’re the relentless invaders of our gardens, but what if we saw them in a different light? In this engaging talk, we’ll dive into the reasons weeds appear, what they reveal about our soil and ecosystem, and how understanding their characteristics can help us manage them more effectively. We’ll explore natural, sustainable weed control methods and debunk common myths about eradication. But not all weeds are foes — some bring incredible benefits to our gardens! Learn about the overlooked wild plants that deserve a place in our landscapes for their beauty, resilience, and ecological value. Whether you’re battling dandelions or reconsidering what makes a plant a weed, this talk will inspire a new mindset for how
we view these garden guests,” she said.
Ivy Schwartz, publicist for the Shelby Gardeners Club, said she remembers seeing Ott’s company clean up her neighbor’s garden. Schwartz was impressed.
“I later met Jennifer when she joined the Shelby Gardeners Club. I have grown to respect her knowledge and work ethic. We always welcome new members; Jennifer is one of our talented new additions,” she said.
Cheryl Sypniewski, a member of the Shelby Gardeners Club, said Ott serves on the Heritage Garden committee.
“Her expertise about plants and design is very much appreciated by both the club and the township. Originally from Traverse City, Michigan, Jennifer’s love and passion for nature began as a young child. Growing up in the country with woods as her backyard, her family’s vegetable garden was larger than her house. In later years, while living and gardening in Kodiak, Alaska, she would collect seaweed from the beaches in order to shift the volcanic ash-filled soil of her garden into rich, fertile soil. As her gardens flourished, her curiosity about gardening was piqued. She furthered her knowledge by working for The Mossy Tree LLC back in her hometown of Traverse City. Jen will share her valuable knowledge about gardening,” she said.
For more information, contact Schwartz at (586) 873-3782 or visit shelbytwp.org/our-township/community-service-organizations/ shelby-gardeners-club.
Call Staff Writer Kara Szymanski at (586) 498-1029.
Jennifer Ott, owner of My Thyme Gardens, will present a program on weeds April 10 at the BurgessShadbush Nature Center in Shelby Township. Photo provided by Jennifer Ott
Macomb retains current tuition rates, increases student fees
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
MACOMB COUNTY — For the first time in several years, Macomb Community College students will not see an increase in their tuition for the next academic year. However, they will have to pay more for student fees.
At its regular monthly meeting March 19, the Macomb Community College Board of Trustees authorized maintaining the previous year’s tuition rates for the upcoming academic year, which is the Fall 2025 through Spring/Summer 2026 school year.
The vote was 5-2, which also included increasing the college’s student service and information technology/facility fees. The college’s third student fee, registration, will remain unchanged.
Board members Roseanne DiMaria, Joan Flynn, Katherine Lorenzo, Shelley Vitale and Vincent Viviano voted in favor of the measure while Frank Cusumano and Kristi Dean voted against it. In a prepared statement, Macomb Community College President James O. Sawyer IV commented on the changes.
SOUTH CAMPUS MAY GET LIQUOR LICENSE
“Macomb Community College is a critical bridge to the skills and credentials necessary for good jobs with wages that sustain families and build economic prosperity,” Sawyer said. “With rising inflation, many are having to make hard choices to manage their finances. Macomb is committed to do everything we can to ensure our residents can continue to afford the education and training they need to position themselves and their families for great futures.”
According to school officials, the college’s student service and IT/facility fees have remained the same for more than a decade. However, the needs in areas they help fund have increased and require more ongoing investment and resources, including academic and student support services, and campus and IT security.
The student service fee will increase from $10 to $15 per student per semester. The IT/facility fee will increase from $5 per billable contact hour to $7.50. This will result in an increase of approximately $27.50 per semester for most students. The college’s
registration fee will stay at $50.
The tuition rates per billable contact hour for Fall 2025 through Spring/Summer 2026 school year are:
• Resident rates: $113.
• Out-of-district rates: $212.
• Out-of-state/foreign rates: $270.
• Affiliate rates, which are students living in areas not served by a community college district: $146.
• Early college/dual enrollment rates: $108.
Liquor license update
College officials are in the process of obtaining a liquor license at South Campus, located at 14500 12 Mile Road in Warren.
On March 20, the Michigan House of Representatives passed HB 4065. This is the first step in obtaining permission from the Liquor Control Commission to allow alcohol to be served in conference spaces at South Campus. The next step is passage of the bill by the Senate, and then for the college to follow the LCC process for approval.
According to Jeanne M. Nicol, executive director, communications and public relations at Macomb, the bill provides for liquor to be served at events in the college’s conference spaces at South Campus, including in the John Lewis Student Community Center and the Sports & Expo Center. Obtaining the license will not support sales of liquor by the college to generate revenue, and alcohol will not be available for sale at the college’s sporting events.
The college has had a liquor license for many years for conference spaces at Center Campus, located at 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township. Macomb’s conference spaces at both campuses are used for college events and also are rented by external organizations.
Presently, serving liquor at South Campus events requires filing for a special license for each event. Obtaining a liquor license will be more convenient and less time consuming.
According to Nicol, examples of the types of events with cocktail receptions held at South Campus will include the Michigan Defense Expo, the court reporters’ annual event, and the North American Council of Automotive Teachers conference.
Arrest
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A second suspect was identified as the driver of the vehicle involved in all these incidents, Brittany Awadish. SIU detectives arrested both suspects, Moncivais, 38, and Awadish, 33, from Shelby Township, on arrest warrants March 11. A search warrant was served on their residence, where police said they found several items of clothing that further tied them to the multiple home invasions.
On March 12, Moncivais and Awadish were arraigned on charges at the 41-A District Court in front of Magistrate James A. VerPloeg. Moncivais faces two counts of second-degree home invasion and two counts of third-degree home invasion. Moncivais was given a bond of $500,000 cash or surety.
Awadish faces two counts of second-degree home invasion and one count of thirddegree home invasion. Awadish was given a bond of $250,000 cash or surety
Shelby Township Chief of Police Robert J. Shelide commented on the case in a prepared statement.
“To those who choose to break the law in Shelby Township: You are not welcome here. Our officers are dedicated, vigilant and always ready. If you think you can hide,
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Dr. Ringold discovered he had stage four cancer with tumors as large as softballs silently growing inside his body after experiencing shortness of breath. His treatment was brutal. He su ered cruel side e ects. After his cancer went into remission, it returned a year later as a brain tumor. Dr. Ringold believed there had to be a better way. He envisioned a future where individuals could take control of their
think again because in Shelby Township, criminals are not safe. You will find yourself behind bars,” he said.
The next court date is April 28 at 9 a.m. for scheduled for Probable Cause Conference. Nicholas Moncivais attorney Elisha M. Oakes did not respond. Awadish’s attorney is Thomas C. Rombach.
Sgt. Kevin Bailey, of the Shelby Township Police Department, said there is no indication that the suspects were looking for anything specific. They allegedly would go on social media and see when people would post that they were going out of town or out to a party.
“One thing I would stress is not to post vacation plans or plans to be leaving the house for a long period of time. It is always recommended to have some type of cameras inside and outside the home. With technology being cheap, it is easy to have high-quality cameras for cheap,” he said.
He commended those investigating the case and their results.
“To go into someone’s home can be so violating to that person. So, to any criminal that is thinking about breaking the law in Shelby Township, they need to think again. This is one of the best-trained departments and we are willing to go the extra mile to get these criminals in custody and behind bars,” he said.
A Father’s Legacy, A Son’s Mission: Full Body MRI Scans Without a Doctor’s Referral
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UTICA YARD WASTE PICKUP TO BEGIN THIS WEEK
Program to discuss new Oudolf Garden Detroit
UTICA — Priority Waste will begin yard waste pickup on April 3. Bags and cans must be 40 gallons or smaller and weigh less than 50 pounds. For any problems with the waste removal service, call the Priority Waste customer service number, (586) 228-1200. For more information, visit Priority Waste’s Utica page at prioritywaste.com/municipality/utica-mi.
YARD WASTE COLLECTION HAS BEGUN IN SHELBY TOWNSHIP
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township’s yard waste collection program resumed on March 31 and will run through Dec. 12. Yard waste includes leaves, lawn clippings, shrubs and small tree trimmings. Priority Waste enforces a weight limit of 50 pounds per container. Brush and limbs under 2 inches in diameter must be securely bundled, with each bundle measuring no more than 4 feet in length and 18 inches in diameter. To prevent contamination, remove all plastic bags, ties and non-organic materials before placing yard waste at the curb. For more information on yard waste collection guidelines, visit shelbytwp.org/waste.
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The BurgessShadbush Nature Center will be the venue for a program at 9:30 a.m. April 5 about the new Oudolf Garden on Belle Isle. Piet Oudolf is a famous Dutch garden designer. The event is free, but a reservation is required by emailing Marietta Crabtree, of the Southern Michigan Daylily Society, at marietta.crabtree@gmail.com.
Volunteers needed to clean up Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center Teaching Garden
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center is calling on volunteers to help prepare its Teaching Garden for the season from 9:30 a.m. to noon April 12 at 4101 River Bends Drive. Volunteers of all ages are welcome to help, whether for an hour or the entire event. Master gardeners certified by the Michigan State University Extension will be on hand to share their expertise. A pizza and salad luncheon will be provided at noon for all volunteers. Adult supervision is required for children, and participants should bring their own hand tools and gloves. This free event requires registration to help organizers plan for food. For more information and to register, visit shelbytwp.org/nature.
Shelby, Utica score highly on Best Places to Live in Macomb County rating
SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — Both Shelby Township and Utica have made the list of the top three places to live in Macomb County, according to Niche.com. The ranking and review site for schools, colleges and communities has ranked Shelby Township the No. 1 best place to live in Macomb County in 2025, and Utica the No. 3 best place to live in Macomb County. The No. 2-ranked community is Sterling Heights.
Easter festivities planned
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township has two Easter-themed events April 5. At 11 a.m. at the Shelby Township Activities Center, 14975 21 Mile Road, families with children 10 and younger can attend the Easter Bunny Lunch. The lunch will involve pizza and salad and a surprise entertainer. The cost is $10 for residents and $15 for nonresidents. Until the event sells out, register through the calendar at shelbytwp.org. No tickets will be sold at the door. At 2 p.m. at the Shelby Township Activities Center, the Easter egg scramble will take place. There will be three sessions for children ages 3-5 and two sessions for children ages 6-10. The cost is $3 per child resident and $13 per child nonresident. Register through the calendar at shelbytwp.org.
Emancipated UCS senior earns scholarship to Notre Dame
STERLING HEIGHTS/SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — Utica Community Schools senior Nicholas Slaughter has earned a full scholarship to the University of Notre Dame that covers his tuition and housing. Support from his school friends and staff has helped the emancipated minor and Gene L. Klida Utica Academy for International Studies senior achieve his goal to study civil engineering at Notre Dame next fall.
In August 2024, Slaughter emancipated himself. According to a press release from Utica Community Schools, he said he was in “an environment where I needed to make a change to move forward.” According to the press release, Slaughter said that without the support of his best friend’s family, he would have been “essentially homeless.”
Slaughter will graduate as a valedictorian and has participated in Key Club and the National French Honor Society.
Slaughter wanted to attend Notre Dame because it also supports his new faith in addition to being a prestigious university, the school district said.
Recently retired French teacher Mary Blain said she never saw Slaughter feeling dejected.
“On the contrary, Nick digs deep within himself to his very soul, and with grit, perseverance, faith and an unparalleled determination, he maintains outstanding grades in an extremely rigorous curriculum, all the while working an after school job to make ends meet,” Blain said in the press release.
“I think the important message in my story is that hard work pays off and that you can’t do it alone,” Slaughter said. “I would not be here without the support of the UCS staff and all my teachers and counselors.”
Nicholas Slaughter
CRIME WATCH
Resident receives threatening messages
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A police officer from Shelby Township was dispatched to the 45000 block of Utica Green West, near West Utica and Mound roads, for a suspicious incident at 10:29 p.m. March 8. The caller stated that she had been receiving harassing and threatening messages from a former friend. The officer at the scene attempted to contact the suspect, but there was no answer. This case was turned over to the Shelby Township Police Department’s detective bureau.
Home broken into
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 11:37 p.m, March 8, officers from the Shelby Township Police Department were dispatched to the 45000 block of Manor Drive, near West Utica and Mound roads, for an alarm. A dispatcher advised that the alarm company had stated movement was detected in the living room. Upon the officers’ arrival, they observed a screen to a window had been removed. Officers made entry to the home and found the residence in disarray. The officers were able to make contact with the homeowner, who was currently out of state. The case was turned over to the Police Department’s detective bureau for follow-up.
Altercation occurs on the side of the road
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Officers were dispatched to the area of Patterson Drive and Hayes Road for an altercation between a mother and daughter at 10:47 p.m. March 16. The daughter stated that while she was driving home with her mother and a friend in the vehicle, an argument between her and her mother broke out. The daughter stated that she pulled the vehicle over and her mother struck her in the mouth. The mother was arrested for domestic assault and lodged at the Shelby Township Police Department.
Person allegedly threatens woman, posts addresses on social media
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Officers from the Shelby Township Police Department were dispatched to the 46000 block of Jonathon Circle, near Auburn and Dequindre roads, for a threat report at 3:24 p.m. March 19. When officers arrived, they met with the caller who advised that she had been receiving threatening text messages regarding money that is owed. The person who was texting her started to post her address and other family members’ addresses on social media. Through the officers’ investigation, they were able to locate the person sending the text messages. The case was to be forwarded to the Macomb County Persecutor’s Office for review of possible charges.
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MICHIGAN LANDS DISC GOLF
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN 2026 SPORTS
BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com
MILFORD — The Professional Disc Golf Association has announced that the 2026 PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships will be held at Kensington Metropark Aug. 26-30, 2026.
In 2000, Discraft owner Jim Kenner created the Kensington Metropark Toboggan course for the World Championships event. Now, the event returns to the course for the first time in over a quarter century.
“It’s a very famous course,” PDGA President Nate Heinold said. “It’s one of the harder courses in the country. … It’s coming back full circle.”
World Championships, as the name suggests, is one of the biggest events in the sport every year. Courses have to submit bids on hosting the event years in advance, and after a rejected 2025 bid, the tournament will return to the legendary course next summer.
“I love the course. I love the elevation,” said Paige Shue, of North Carolina, who won the PDGA World Championships in 2018. “It really challenges players in a fun and unique way. It’s beautiful on top of that — the whole park in general.”
Shue won her tournament in 2018 in Vermont. Next year, she’ll be at the World Championships and will see the Toboggan course host the event for the first time in her playing career.
“I’ve been playing there for many, many years and it’s always a great time,” Shue said. “There’s always stuff to do outside of the course too. … It’s definitely one of my favorite (places) on tour and I know a lot of other players feel the
same way too.”
The 2026 World Championships highlight a 12-month stretch where some of the biggest events in disc golf will be in Michigan. The National Amateur Disc Golf Championship will be held at Kensington Metropark from June 6-8 this year, followed by the Discraft Great Lakes Open, which is set to take place Sept. 4-7, also at the legendary course.
“(The Great Lakes Open) is going on 43 years now. That’s a tour event on the disc golf pro tour,” Heinold explained. “(The National Amateur Disc Golf Championship) has been at Kensington Metropark for more than 10 years. … It’s a cool thing for the amateurs to get to play at the same course that the top professionals play.”
Last year, Ryan Monn, of South Carolina, won the National Amateur Disc Golf Championship at Kensington Metropark and has since turned into a pro disc golfer.
“I was able to (win the tournament) by one stroke,” Monn said. “It’s a lot of fun. (It’s) very fun throwing up those hills.”
Monn is sponsored by Discraft, which is the biggest company in disc golf and is also headquartered in Michigan. The culture of the sport runs deep throughout the state.
“I like all of the golf in Michigan,” Monn said. “It feels like a home away from home. It just feels like a family with Discraft and Michigan as a whole.”
The fact that Michigan is playing host to some of the largest events the sport has to offer is intentional by the asso-
See DISC GOLF on page 13A
Metropark in 2024. Shue is set to be one of the participants at the Professional Disc Golf Association World Championships next year. BOTTOM: Ryan Monn poses with the Amateur Nationals trophy after winning the event last year at Kensington Metropark. Some of the biggest events in disc golf are scheduled to take place in Michigan over the next 12 months.
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ciation. The “Great Disc State,” as the PDGA calls it, is widely considered to be one of the biggest disc golf hotbeds in the country.
“You have two of the biggest companies in disc golf (Discraft and MVP Disc Sports) headquartered in Michigan,” Heinold said. “Per capita there are more disc golf courses in Michigan than any other state and per capita more disc golfers. … Michigan has had a lot of (people) who have led the sport.”
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The impact that disc golf has had and will continue to have on the community can’t be understated. It’s one of the fastestgrowing sports in the world, and Michigan is arguably at the center of it all.
“The economic impact (on the community) will most likely be over $5 million and we’ll have 15,000 people here for the event,” Heinold explained. “Tens of thousands (will be) watching online through the Disc Golf Network. All of that will give a permanent rubber stamp on southeast Michigan.”
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In Memory of
Christopher R. Myers
Christopher R. Myers, Age 73. March 16, 2025
Beloved husband of Elaine. Loving father of Dan (Lauren), Jim (Megan) and Michael (Shelbey). Proud grandfather of Alexandra, Vinny, Natalie, Lillian and Huxley. Dear brother of Sally (Joe) Myers-Brown, Susan and James. Loving son of the late Don and the late Tish. Christopher earned a bachelor's degree in Agronomy at Michigan State University. Chris is German and Welsh by heritage however, he is proudly Sicilian by marriage. Visitation and funeral service was held on March 22nd at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Funeral Home. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Donations may be made to a Favorite Charity in Christopher’s name. Please share memories with the family at their online guestbook@WujekCalcaterra.com.
ABOVE: A basic list of starting supplies includes the seeds themselves, seed starting mix, cell packs or small containers and pots, and a light, as you need more than sunlight from a window, according to Lindsey Kerr, a consumer horticulture educator with Michigan State University Extension’s Wayne County Office. RIGHT: Kerr advised that people should buy labels, too, to help distinguish the different seeds.
JUMP-START YOUR GARDEN BY STARTING SEEDS INDOORS
STARTING SEEDS FOR SUMMER PLANTS IS AN EASY HOBBY TO START AT HOME
BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — The weather in Michigan remains brisk, but the spring tides soon will bring about sunnier days in the Mitten State.
As the sunnier weather hits, people will be able to begin more outdoor activities, including growing and maintaining vegetables and flowers. But to get started now inside their own home, gardeners often get involved in seed starting.
When it comes to getting ready with seed starting, Rachel Zorn, a sales associate with Piechnik’s Greenhouse & Garden Gate, said the prospective planter needs to think about their own likes and interests with growing and whether they lean more into vegetables or flowers.
Once they do that, Zorn said, they can go out and select the seeds they’ll be using.
“There are a lot of different seeds on the market,” she said. “Some of them are treated seeds. Some of them are non-GMO.
Photos by Brian Louwers
There’s pretty much anything that you could want out there that would fit with what you are looking to do and what your comfort level would be. Once you have the seeds themselves, then you’re going to need a tray for starting the seeds in, usually something that’s got fairly small compartments to start with.”
Zorn said a lot of new gardeners are interested in growing their own vegetables, which leads to their interest in starting seeds.
“They’re looking at that as a way of connecting with nature, a way of supplementing their own produce at home,” she said. “Vegetables can be a very easy first thing to get started with. They generally germinate fairly quickly and with a good percentage of success.”
The packaging the seeds come in will come with instructions on how quickly they germinate and can give an indication of the farmer’s timing for planting seeds, according to Zorn.
This helps let the farmer know when the last frost in their area would be, as plants are very susceptible to weather.
“Anything that started in the house — you do want to have that bright sunny window — but you also want to have a plan in mind for transitioning them outdoors so that they can start to harden off before they’re truly planted outside,” she said.
A basic list of starting supplies includes seeds, seed-starting mix, cell packs or small containers and pots, and a light, as you need more than sunlight from a window, according to Lindsey Kerr, a consumer horticulture educator with Michigan State University Extension’s Wayne County Office. The light can be a LED light. A heat mat also can improve germination rates, but it isn’t necessary.
Kerr believes the variety of what people can do in seed starting leads them to start their involvement.
She said that concerns involving pesticides in plants and vegetables lead people to start seeds as well.
“When they grow them themselves, they know there are no pesticides applied,” she said. “It’s just fun. A lot of people say it’s therapeutic or it gives them something to look forward to. You plant those seeds, and you end up staring at the soil every day, waiting for them to come up. So there’s that excitement and anticipation. And then sometimes there’s cost savings, too. You buy
a bag of seeds or a package of seeds, and that can cost less than one single plant. So cost is definitely something people think about.
“When you grow things at home, they have so much more flavor. And so that’s really exciting for people,” Kerr added. “They realize they’ve never had such good tomatoes before and cucumbers. So it can be satisfying or exciting and kind of open up this whole new world of food to people.”
Kerr is active in seed-starting herself, having both a home garden and an office garden where she grows vegetables, which she both keeps and donates to the Women, Infant and Children federal assistance program. She also teaches seed-starting workshops around Wayne County.
Kerr said there is an initial investment in seed starting, but overall, it’s not a hard hobby to get into. She advised that people should buy labels, too, to help distinguish the different seeds.
“The main thing is that you have to be paying attention,” she said. “If you go on vacation, that’s not going to work. Your seeds are going to die from lack of water. But if you’re there, you’re present, then I think it’s pretty easy and it can be a lot of fun.
“You can start seeds, like snap peas, and you can plant them outside in your garden right now and they’ll come up and they’ll kind of do their thing, and that’s very hands off and that’s very easy,” she continued. “But when you start tomatoes inside, that’s a little bit more involved.”
Kerr said there is something satisfying about starting a seed and bringing a plant all the way to harvest, whether it’s a vegetable or a flower.
“It’s pretty incredible to take this little, tiny thing — it’s like a speck — and … it grows and … maybe it becomes a pumpkin, or it becomes a zinnia. It’s just incredible to watch that whole experience and think ‘I did that.’”
Zorn said people often are looking for a connection with nature, which leads to seed starting.
“That gratification of being able to start something from a tiny little seed and get it all the way to a plant that could be producing beautiful flowers or actually producing food items,” she said.
Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.
every time they show their bald heads.
Since 2005, St. Baldrick’s events have helped raise more than $356 million for pediatric cancer research.
Calandrino said it all came together when he recently reconnected with an old friend, Michael Fiscus. They had not seen each other for more than 30 years.
“We discussed what we’ve both been doing and Michael mentioned he was very involved with the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. The not-for-profit foundation’s mission is to raise funds to help find cures for children with cancer. I was stirred by my friend’s passion and dedication to the foundation. I was recently involved with a fundraising effort for a young Shelby Township boy afflicted with a rare type of brain cancer who is now thriving. I decided to throw my hat into the ring and help to raise funds for these beautiful kids. I’d like to thank all my friends and Utica residents who generously contributed to St. Baldrick’s to support my campaign,” he said.
He said it was his honor to participate.
“Michael Fiscus has organized this event for 18 years and contacted me to help raise money for kids with cancer,” he said.
He said he personally has been impacted by the effects of cancer and what a person must go through.
“I have been impacted by cancer in the last year. My baby sister, Suzanna, passed away, as well as my dear friend Brian Barczyk. I was also involved with the young boy,
Beckett Fowler, who was afflicted with brain cancer but is now in remission. I’m thankful to everyone who donated to my campaign,” he said.
Fiscus, director of business development at St. Baldrick’s Foundation, said that every year, the foundation gets a few new volunteers who discover the cause and jump in to make a difference.
“Sometimes a new volunteer shavee jumps in with great enthusiasm and hits some big fundraising levels in their first year. That is what I saw with the mayor of Utica, signing up in the last few weeks leading into the event and jumping into the top fundraiser spot in a matter of days. I found this inspiring because the event was in another community, not his own. He saw the need to help kids with cancer and stepped up in a big way and raised a lot of money in a really short window of time,” Fiscus said.
He said that in his 17 years of hosting events, it’s not been often that people can break the $1,000 mark in the matter of a few days.
“Hitting $1,920 in that short a time was quite a feat; he could easily pass the $2,000 mark with some ongoing donations post-shaving. He was a great sport as I saw his progress and presented friendly challenges to him, sometimes a few times a day. He added some fun to the fundraising for me. He inspired me to work a little harder getting donations, which is tough going into 19 years of going bald and asking people to donate year after year. He did a great thing and Utica should be proud of him,” he said.
Call Staff Writer Kara Szymanski at (586) 498-1029.
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Colorful fish school in a saltwater tank at the LegaSea Aquarium in Utica. The Reptarium is expanding to a building across Van Dyke Avenue in Utica with an additional 30,000 square feet for the LegaSea Aquarium, which is projected to open later this month.
Aquarium
from page 3A
didn’t start to become a reality until a large building across the street from the Reptarium suddenly came up on the market.
The building was originally a grocery store and was a thrift store for many years. The building’s front wall was demolished and expanded nearly 25 feet forward, bringing the square footage to just over 30,000 square feet, with a wall of windows and an ocean-sunset-inspired façade added, plus a koi pond and bridges that guests pass over to enter and exit.
It’s not all mammals; they also have a nearly 6-foot-long arapaima that will live in the freshwater predator aquarium, and Monocentropus balfouri, one of the only species of tarantula that live in groups containing dozens of individual tarantulas. Native to Yemen, these tarantulas have powerful venom.
LegaSea also will have an interactive brackish mangrove aquarium with archer fish, which is a species of fish that shoots a stream of water up to 10 feet to knock insects into the water. Guests will get to hold food in their hands, on their heads or on sticks for the fish to shoot.
Other attractions will include an 18,000-gallon saltwater reef aquarium and a large interactive exhibit with nearly 40 baby American alligators that guests will be able to handle and feed.
They are offering exclusive behind-thescenes, 45-minute guided tours for visitors to see the place before the official opening. The tours cost $250 per guest.
Lori Barczyk, co-founder of LegaSea Aquarium, said the tour gives guests the chance to see the heart and soul going into
the facility.
“It’s an incredibly exciting time as we near the finish line, and we’re so grateful to share this experience with those who want to be part of our journey before the opening. LegaSea Aquarium has always been a shared dream between Brian, Steve Bashi, and me, and it’s overwhelming to see it all coming to life,” she said.
Bashi, co-founder of LegaSea Aquarium, said the tour shows the care and effort behind every tank.
“This tour will show how we maintain our fresh and saltwater systems, from stateof-the-art life support to the hands-on care that keeps everything healthy. It’s a dream that Brian and Lori Barczyk, and I have poured our hearts into, and we’re excited to share the hard work that makes it all thrive,” Bashi said.
Funds raised from the tours will directly support the LegaSea building fund. For more information, visit thereptarium.com, call (586) 884-6941 or email tours@thereptarium.com.
Stephanie Kent, the marketing director at the Reptarium LLC, said she believes every team member has poured their heart and soul into bringing Brian Barczyk’s dream to life while honoring the millions of online followers and friends who have supported him along the way.
“We’re incredibly excited to see our guests connect with even more species of animals and become part of our LegaSea family. From the moment they arrive until the very last moment, Brian’s vision was to provide guests with hands-on, immersive experiences where they can get their hands wet and truly engage with the animals,” she said.
Call Staff Writer Kara Szymanski at (586) 498-1029.
Photos provided by Stephanie Kent
Nick Ruffner, public affairs manager for Sheetz, said this project is still in the early stages, and no specific timeline has been set for construction.
“We are continuing to work closely with Shelby Township officials as the process moves forward,” he said.
The plan includes a 6,132-square-foot gas station/convenience store and restaurant. The fueling station provides five doublesided dispensers under a 3,936-square-foot canopy. The site plan proposes an entrance from 22 Mile Road and shared access will remain on Van Dyke.
The building is situated along the south side of the property with the canopy along 22 Mile Road. The east elevation contains an outdoor seating area. The trash enclosure is located on the southwest side of the building with screening. Loading is provided also on the west side of the building and fuel loading along the north side of the site. Screening along the west boundary of the site includes the preservation of the existing landscaping along with new evergreens with fencing.
Alcohol sales will not be permitted at the location.
There will be large, touch-free restrooms, free air for tires, and indoor and outdoor seating areas.
Ruffner said that while gas prices can fluctuate due to market forces, Sheetz prioritizes providing affordable gas to customers.
“This is highlighted by the first store we opened in Michigan, in Romulus, where our store helped bring down prices to offer a more competitive landscape for customers,” he said.
Mandel said Sheetz worked closely with Shelby Township and the Macomb County Department of Roads to ensure safe, convenient access to and from the site.
“Convenience stores like Sheetz typically serve pass-by traffic rather than generating new trips, so we do not expect a material increase in traffic. We’re committed to working with local officials to address any concerns related to site access or traffic flow,” he said.
The Township Board of Trustees approved the site plan and conditional rezoning for the Sheetz with a 5-1 vote. Trustee Lisa Casali voted against the Sheetz. Trustee Vince Viviano had an excused absence from the meeting.
“As we sit here tonight, we have to remember as board members we have very few vacant parcels left in our township, and we have to take deep consideration when we are asked to rezone in a case like this and what the fit is for the community. So, I will not be in favor of this this evening with the rezoning,” Casali said.
Mandel said for those who might be against having the business where it will be located, Sheetz is committed to being a good neighbor in Shelby Township and in every community where it operates.
“Sheetz is exceptionally proud that our stores become assets to local communities by providing affordable gas, high-quality and convenient food, a great place for people to work, and a gathering spot for family and friends. By investing in our workforce and building high-quality stores, we help spur further economic growth and development, and by supporting youth sports and nonprofits, we become fixtures for community vitality. Everywhere we invest, Sheetz is committed to developing responsibly, listening to community input, and maintaining open communication throughout the process. We look forward to continuing to work with officials in Shelby Township to ensure this project is a positive addition to the area,” he said.
He said the safety and security of our customers and employees is the highest priority.
“Sheetz operates a 24/7 security operations center, and our stores are equipped with multiple security cameras and emergency systems. We also take pride in how our stores are used by the community — as safe, reliable places for everything from meet-ups before events, to marketplace exchanges, to quick stops for fuel, food, or restroom breaks. Many of our guests have told us they appreciate Sheetz as a trusted stop, no matter the hour,” he said.
Ruffner said Sheetz operates more than 770 locations across Michigan, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland and North Carolina.
“We’re excited to bring Sheetz to Shelby Township and to show the community the quality, convenience and energy that our stores offer. We look forward to becoming active community members, supporting local nonprofit efforts and hiring local talent to staff the new location,” he said.
Call Staff Writer Kara Szymanski at (586) 498-1029.
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22A/ SHELBY-UTICA NEWS • APRIL 2, 2025
APRIL 5
Egg scramble: For ages 3-10 starting at 2 p.m., also Easter Bunny photos, plus bounce houses, balloons and more entertainment inside gym from 1:45-4 p.m., Shelby Township Activities Center, 14975 21 Mile Road, register.shelbytwp.org, facebook.com/shelby twpparksandrec
Easter Bunny lunch: Surprise entertainer at 11 a.m., pizza and salad with floppy-eared friend at 11:15 a.m., for ages 10 and younger and their families, Shelby Township Activities Center, 14975 21 Mile Road, register.shelbytwp.org, facebook.com/shelby twpparksandrec
The Bunny Trail: Collect candy, eggs and goodies from local businesses during free indoor event, also Easter Bunny photos and doughnuts/hot cocoa, 10-11:30 a.m., Stony Creek Church, 45835 Van Dyke Ave. in Utica, facebook.com/shelbytwpparksandrec
Oudolf Garden Detroit: Talk presented by Southern Michigan Daylily Society, learn about 3-acre garden on Belle Isle that uses native plants for butterflies, bees and birds, conceived by influential Dutch designer Piet Oudolf, 9:30 a.m., Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Drive in Shelby Township, free but register to marietta.crabtree@gmail.com, future meetups May 3 and June 14, (586) 612-1848
‘The Great Gatsby’ gala fundraiser: Dinner, erainspired cocktails, live music and entertainment, dancing, and tours, black tie or 1920s apparel required, emceed by Fox 2 News anchor Roop Raj, 6-11 p.m., Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, packardprovinggrounds.org/ greatgatsby, (586) 739-4800
APRIL 6
Prom Closet Tour: Presented by Sparkle Network, Class of 2025 seniors (and some Class of 2026 juniors) can pick out dresses and accessories for free, appointments available from 11 a.m.-3:45 p.m., Front Door Housekeeping, 11255 Hall Road in Utica, must fill out application at sparklenetwork.org or request form from sparkle.network3@gmail.com, (248) 8408136, read story at candgnews.com
‘The Evolution of Base Ball & the Detroit Tigers: Part Deux’: Presented by baseball historians and Rochester Grangers Vintage Base Ball Club members Scott “Chooch” Westgate and Doug “Moonlight” Otlewski, 1-2 p.m., Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, packardprovinggrounds. org, read story at candgnews.com
APRIL 9
Shelby Township Fine Art Society: Meets monthly
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from 6:30-9 p.m., Shelby Township Activities Center, 14975 21 Mile Road, next sessions May 14 and June 11, (586) 243-2056
APRIL 10
Lunch and Learn about funeral planning: Meet with representative from Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Directors, noon, Filippa’s Italian Restaurant & Banquet, 45125 Mound Road in Shelby Township, RSVP to (586) 731-2411
‘Weeds: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly – Deadheading and Recipe Share’: Presented by Shelby Gardeners Club with talk by My Thyme Gardens owner Jennifer Ott, 1-2 p.m., Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Drive in Shelby Township, (586) 873-3782
APRIL 12
Egg hunt: Free event for ages 5 and younger at 9 a.m., ages 6-9 at 10 a.m. and ages 10-12 at 11 a.m., Shelby Township’s Best, 50940 Shelby Road, RSVP to (248) 963-1575 or register at shelbytownshipsbest. com/egghunt25
Record Store Day: Celebrates culture of independent record stores while offering music released specially for annual event, find local shops — including Media Reload (13285 Hall Road in Utica) and Village Vinyl
(34230 Van Dyke Ave. in Sterling Heights) — and more at recordstoreday.com
APRIL 19
Earth Day celebration: Live bluegrass/folk music by Ben Steel and His Bare Hands, face painting, live animal ambassadors, food truck, crafts, educational stations, scheduled guided hikes and open archery (ages 5-17 only), 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Drive in Shelby Township, (586) 323-2478, shadbush@shelbytwp.org
APRIL 22
Widowed Friends lunch: 1:30 p.m., Buddy’s Pizza, 45841 Hayes Road in Shelby Township, RSVP to Mary Lou at (586) 295-3098 by April 19
Arbor Day celebration: Tree planting and refreshments, 1 p.m., Shelby Township Activities Center, 14975 21 Mile Road, (586) 731-0300, shelbytwp. org/parks
APRIL 25
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