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The Shelby Farmers Market is back for its 15th year at the historic Packard Proving Grounds.

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Shelby Township Veterans Events Coordinator Phil Randazzo and John James, a veteran who was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives last year, place a wreath during Shelby Township’s Memorial Day ceremony last year.

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SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Farmers Market has returned for its 15th year.

The market will take place every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Oct. 14 at the Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. The first market of the season took place last Saturday. The outdoor market happens rain or shine.

“The front lawn of the Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site is such an awesome location for a farmers market,” Mary Anne Demo, executive director of the Packard Proving Grounds, said by email. “It will be great to see all our favorite vendors again this year, plus lots of See MARKET on page 7A

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UTICA/SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The city of Utica and Shelby Township will both be holding Memorial Day ceremonies to honor the fallen heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.

Both ceremonies will be on Sunday, May 28. Memorial Day is Monday, May 29.

Shelby Township has observed Military Appreciation Month in May with a call to residents and businesses to fly the American flag and a portal at shelbytwp.org/veterans to donate to the American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces. The township said that the 2023 Shelby Township Veterans Memorial Day Ceremony at 1:30 p.m. May 28 at the Shelby Township Veterans Memorial will be the culmination of the month.

Phil Randazzo, Shelby Township’s veterans events coordinator and a decorated Vietnam veteran, said he hopes that everyone can at-

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SECOND FRONT PAGE One dead, one arraigned in crash in Shelby Township

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SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 44-year-old Mussey Township man was arraigned in the 41A District Court May 11 in connection with a fatal crash that occurred May 9.

At 6:20 p.m. May 9, Victor Aguinaga allegedly was driving his Chevy Tahoe westbound on 23 Mile Road in Shelby Township, near Sabrina Drive, when he crossed into eastbound traffic and struck a Kia Sorento. The driver of the Kia was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office.

The Prosecutor’s Office charged Aguinaga with operating while intoxicated causing death, which is a 15-year felony; driving while license suspended causing death, a 15year felony; possession of a controlled substance less than 25 grams, a four-year felony; and open intoxicants, a 90-day

misdemeanor.

Sgt. Mark Benedettini, of the Shelby Township Police Department, said it is unknown where Aguinaga was coming from at the time of the crash.

“A 61-year-old male from Macomb Township, who was the driver of the Kia, was killed. He was the only occupant in the Kia,” Benedettini said via email.

Aguinaga’s driver’s license was suspended at the time. It is unknown at this time why it was suspended.

According to police, Aguinaga was found with an illegal substance at the time of the crash.

“We are in the process of waiting for lab results to determine (what it was),” Benedettini said.

Aguinaga was arraigned in front of 41A District Court Magistrate Jim Verploeg. Verploeg set Aguinaga’s bond at $500,000 cash or surety with drug and alcohol testing, and he will wear a tether if he were to be released. At press time,

Aguinaga remained in the Macomb County Jail. His jail record indicates that there is a hold order from the 71A District Court in Lapeer County for a warrant for possession of methamphetamine.

Aguinaga’s probable cause hearing in the 41A District Court is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. May 25, and his preliminary exam is scheduled for 3 p.m. June 1 in front of Shelby Township District Court Judge Douglas Shepherd.

Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido said that when an intoxicated driver causes a fatal crash, “it is a senseless and preventable tragedy.”

“Innocent lives are lost, families are shattered and communities are left to grieve. As a prosecutor, it is my duty to hold the responsible party accountable for his actions and seek justice for the victims and their loved ones,” Lucido said in a prepared statement.

Joshua Duane Jones is Aguinaga’s attorney.

Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy, a virtual school, hosts memorable prom

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Students from Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy enjoy their inperson prom at Shelby Gardens Banquets and Events May 12.

The prom was an opportunity for classmates who usually see each other virtually to socialize.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Have you ever wondered what a prom looks like for a 100% virtual school?

Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy, a 100% virtual school, recently hosted one of the milestone moments of their students’ high school years — prom.

From 6 to 10 p.m. May 12, the school welcomed more than 90 students from across the state to Shelby Gardens Banquets and Events on Van Dyke Avenue in Shelby Township for an evening of singing and dancing. Students enjoyed a dinner and sweets throughout the

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BY GREG TASKER Golfers, sailors and outdoor enthusiasts have long flocked to the wooded hills and crystal-clear lakes around Traverse City, but in recent years, the Cherry Capital has increasingly become a hot spot for casual and even serious wine enthusiasts.

No wonder. Some 40 wineries surround this small, postcard-pretty town, which sits at the base of two peninsulas, each designated as its own distinctive grape-growing region.

These wineries on the Leelanau and Old Mission peninsulas are a huge part of the tourism scene in Traverse City, especially in the summer and fall.

What makes this region so special in the vast world of wine? Location. The moderating waters of Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay enable winemakers here to grow familiar European grapes, including chardonnay, riesling, pinot noir, cabernet franc and others. The warm waters protect against late spring and early fall frosts.

Also worth noting is that the region lies along the 45th parallel, the same latitude as famous wine areas such as the Piedmont region of Italy and the Rhone Valley and Bordeaux in France.

Traverse City makes for an easy weekend visit from metro Detroit. To make the most of a visit to the Traverse Wine Coast, as the region has dubbed itself to the wine world, it’s best to do some planning. Hours and tasting procedures vary from winery to winery.

Designated trails on each peninsula can help navigate options. You can also hire a driver for group or personal tours, as many of them are very familiar with the wineries, including their selection of wines, tasting procedures and more.

It used to be that you could show up at any winery unannounced and enjoy a sampling of wines. Since the pandemic, however, many wineries require reservations; it’s best to check before your visit. Many of them also offer only flights of wine or wine by the glass.

“Planning is essential for visiting the wineries because there are so many to choose from,” said Nicholas Hartmann, managing director of the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail, representing about 20 wineries. “Checking with a winery ahead of time can save you the disappointment of showing up to find out they’re full because reservations are required.”

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night, as well photos at a backdrop matching the prom’s theme of “Enchanted Lakes.”

This year’s prom was even more special because students worked alongside the school’s staff to make it inclusive for all. Unlike a traditional prom, which often comes with many expenses, students were encouraged to “come as formal or as informal as you want” so everyone felt welcomed.

Heather Kapusta, a U.S. history teacher at Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy, said many students attended prom in the past, but some had to miss it because of travel.

“Since then, we’ve been able to expand it so more students can attend. This year, we hosted two proms, one in Shelby and one in Kentwood. Having multiple events across the state ensures that everyone gets a chance to attend and be a part of this important milestone moment,” she said in an email.

She said prom increases the connection students have with the school and their classmates.

“Students are used to seeing their classmates in our live sessions, so finally getting to meet them in person is a very exciting moment. Many of our students also return to class and share their experiences with their peers, getting those who haven’t been able to attend excited for when they can,” she said.

She said some students have been fortunate to have already met one another.

“Our school has various clubs and social activities, which include in-person events, so many will be reconnecting with friends they’ve already built strong relationships with,” she said.

Maria Tilmos, a geometry teacher at Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy, said this is just one of many events that the school hosts in person.

“We have hosted monthly gatherings to encourage students to get to know their peers and teachers since I started teaching here in 2017. Of course, during the main part of the COVID stay-at-home order, we had to get creative and, instead, began offering monthly virtual sessions that allowed students to connect socially. Today, we do a bit of both, allowing students to participate in whatever way is most comfortable for them,” she said in an email interview.

She said she has chaperoned the school’s prom several times.

“Because the event is open to both juniors and seniors, many of our juniors will establish relationships with new friends that they can take into their senior year and beyond. Some of our students have met at

other monthly face-to-face events. Some just met in April, during State Testing season.

But, some have never had the opportunity to meet and have only interacted with one another virtually,” said Tilmos.

Marissa Lukasiewicz, a junior at Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy, said she had always looked forward to attending prom.

“I love that I’m able to learn the way that works best for me but still given the opportunity to participate in outside events. Having the opportunity to meet with classmates around my area and in my grade is great! It gives us even more opportunities to get to know each other,” Lukasiewicz said via email.

She said she had met some of her classmates and teachers briefly in person during state testing, but this was the first event where they were able to socialize.

Aleah Charbonneau, a junior at Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy, said that as a virtual school student, the opportunity to attend an in-person prom is important.

“I’m not missing out on what could be one of the most memorable parts of my high school career. I have the opportunity to meet and connect with my classmates as well as possibly make new friends,” she said via email.

She said she just transferred to the school a few months ago, so she hadn’t met that many people yet.

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new ones. It’s always a little bit different each week. This time of year, there will be lots of flowers and plants, plus some early things like asparagus, rhubarb, micro greens, radishes and such,” she said.

Alan White, of the Roaming Hills Bison Farm, will be returning as a full-season vendor this year.

“The Packard Proving Grounds are an absolutely outstanding venue and the people are second to none. It’s difficult to find a well-organized venue or farmers market with such a large turnout, but they made an investment in their community and vendors, and it

shows,” he said in an email.

Proceeds from the farmers market help support the Packard Motor Car Foundation which is a 501(c)(3) organization with the mission of preserving the Packard Proving Grounds. The Shelby Farmers Market welcomes well-behaved dogs on leashes.

Organizers offered some tips for success at the market.

• Arrive early for the best selection.

• Bring cash, as not all vendors may be able to accept credit cards.

• Bring reusable bags to carry purchases.

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LEFT: One of the first wineries along the Leelanau Peninsula’s main road is Mari Vineyards.

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Visiting wineries, he adds, is “the best way to relax and enjoy this beautiful region.”

Traverse City is an ideal staging area for a wine weekend. There are plenty of hotel options and the downtown boasts a vibrant shopping district and top-notch restaurants. The city is also home to a winery, Left Foot Charlie. The winery grows grapes on both peninsulas and offers an impressive selection, including riesling, pinot blanc and chardonnay. The winery is located in the Village at Grand Traverse Commons, a former state hospital that is now an entertainment complex with boutiques, coffee shops and restaurants. The winery’s Barrel Room provides a more intimate wine-tasting experience with charcuterie options.

Old Mission is the narrowest and busiest of the two peninsulas, largely because it’s so close to downtown Traverse City and a strip of waterfront hotels. Vineyards share the pastoral landscape with tidy apple and cherry orchards, along with unparalleled views of Grand Traverse Bay. One of the first wineries along the peninsula’s main road is Mari Vineyards.

The Italian-style tasting room and winery look like it was plucked from Tuscany and dropped on the hills of Old Mission. The Italian architecture is a clue to the wine being poured inside. Mari is known for growing Italian varietals, including teroldego, nebbiolo and refosco, not so common in these parts. Their growth is aided by the use of “hoop houses,” metal hoop structures draped in plastic. By the way, Mari is owned by the family featured in the reality series “The Curse of Oak Island,” which follows treasure hunters on the island off the shore of Nova Scotia.

Brys Estate Vineyard and Winery is an ideal place to enjoy a glass or flight of wine on the deck, which overlooks vineyards and Grand Traverse Bay. Standout wine options include pinot blanc, sauvignon blanc and cabernet franc. Not to be missed is the frosé, a frozen rosé. You can top the concoction with a small pour of your favorite

BELOW: Brys Estate Vineyard and Winery is an ideal place to enjoy a glass or flight of wine on the deck, which overlooks vineyards and Grand Traverse Bay. Photos provided by Traverse City Tourism

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wine. Stroll the secret garden to pick lavender in season and browse a selection of lavenderinspired products.

For an overnight option, consider Chateau Chantal Winery and Inn. The well-appointed rooms evoke the styles of a French chateau. Overnight guests receive a bottle of wine and complimentary wine tastings. A gourmet breakfast is served on a patio overlooking vineyards and Grand Traverse Bay. Cap an afternoon on Old Mission with a stop at the historic Mission Point Lighthouse at the peninsula’s tip. The 1870 lighthouse is open for self-guided tours.

The much larger Leelanau Peninsula lies west of Traverse City and is home to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The national lakeshore is a must-see and makes for an easy stopover before heading to wineries.

Climb dunes or take a drive up Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive for panoramic views of Lake Michigan.

North of Sleeping Bear, on Route 22, Good Harbor Vineyards is one of the peninsula’s oldest wineries and pours favorites like riesling, chardonnay and pinot grigio.

Its sister winery, Aurora Cellars, is outside

Lake Leelanau. Known for its red wines (like blaufrankisch and cabernet franc), the winery includes a renovated 19th century farmhouse that is open to overnight guests.

At Shady Lane Cellars, you can sip alfresco in a tasting pavilion with a furnished patio and outdoor fireplace. Top choices here include gruner veltliner, pinot gris and Franc ‘n’ Franc, a blend of cabernet franc and blaufrankisch. Eight miles from Traverse City, this property was once a 100-acre fruit farm. Be sure to step inside the tasting room, a restored 100-year-old fieldstone chicken coop.

South of Suttons Bay, the Inn at Black Star Farms, which includes a winery, boasts upscale accommodations in a Kentuckystyle estate home. The inn is set amid 160 acres and boasts 10 classically furnished guest rooms. Besides the winery, the property includes a farm-to-table bistro, an equestrian facility and hiking trails. The tasting room menu boasts an expansive selection of dry and sweet wines and spirits. Be sure to try the dry riesling, chardonnay and the dry reds.

Greg Tasker is a Traverse City-based freelance writer and works part-time at a winery on the Leelanau Peninsula, Verterra Winery. He highly recommends visiting the winery’s Leland tasting room or vineyard, The Ridge at Verterra, just south of Northport.

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SUMMER COURSES TO TEACH YOUNG ADULTS LIFE SKILLS

MACOMB COUNTY — Michigan State University Extension is offering Adulting 101 this spring and summer.

The educational programs are designed for high school students and young adults. Each class teaches life skills and tools to live independently, with different topics planned for each month taught by experienced MSU Extension educators and 4-H volunteers.

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Shelby Township remembers its former chief SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Donald Campbell, retired Shelby Township chief of police, died earlier this month at Troy Beaumont Hospital after suffering from a long illness. Campbell was the second chief of police in Shelby Township’s 69-year history. He served with the department from 1968 to 1995 and was chief of police from 1987 until his retirement in 1995.

Campbell was a resident of Shelby Township and is survived by his only daughter, Samantha. Current Police Chief Robert Shelide said in a post on the Department’s Facebook page that during Campbell’s tenure and through the rest of his life, he was greatly respected by the men and women that he served with. His bench sits in the department’s Hall of Heroes with his name engraved and his years of service, and his picture is in the department’s lobby. The Police Department gave Campbell a tour of the new building, built in 2012 and updated in 2018, in 2021.

Utica declares May as ALS Awareness Month

UTICA — The Utica City Council has declared May as ALS Awareness Month. City Councilman Brad O’Donnell brought forth the resolution to present the public with information about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, which is also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. O’Donnell’s father, Bryan G. O’Donnell, died due to complications from ALS in January 2022.

The resolution states that ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. It is a fatal disease that affects people of all ages and backgrounds, the resolution states, and the life expectancy is between two and five years after the date of diagnosis. The resolution states that Michigan has the highest prevalence of ALS in the Midwest and notes the love and care that family members provide to ALS patients.

The resolution passed unanimously at the May 9, 2023, Utica City Council meeting.

Down Home Days Festival family night is May 25 SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Down Home Days Festival will have family night from 4:30 to 8 p.m. May 25 at Knights Park & Pavilion, 11541 21 Mile Road. There will be animals from the Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, a DJ and kids dance party, the opportunity to meet Shelby Township police and fire personnel, the opportunity to meet Kelsey from Shelby TV’s “The Treehouse” kids show, and the chance to sign up for library cards and to learn about the Shelby Township Library’s summer reading program. There will also be an outdoor showing of “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.”

Down Home Days will continue at Knights Park & Pavilion with carnival rides, a party pavilion, a beer tent and music through May 29.

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MICHIGAN — In observance of World Bee Day on May 20, Lawn Love ranked 2023’s best states for beekeeping. Michigan ranked No. 11.

According to the study, Michigan was 12th in the number of honey-producing colonies and 10th in value of honey production. The data also reveal that the state ranked fourth in number of honey suppliers and sixth in the number of apiculture classes. Apiculture is generally the scientific method of rearing honeybees.

To come up with the rankings, Lawn Love compared 39 of the 50 states with available data based on the four categories, among 15 total metrics. Lawn Love offers lawn care service nationwide.

HIBERNIANS HOSTING BENEFIT FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER CAMP

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On Saturday, June 10, the Ancient Order of Hibernians is hosting a benefit golf outing at Fern Hill Golf Club in Clinton Township.

Costing $100 per person to register ($120 on day of the event), “The Irish Open” is raising money to support the AOH’s Camp Casey, which brings horses to the homes of children with cancer.

“The joy and excitement of the children interacting with the horses is just priceless,” Patrick O’Brien, officer for the AOH Fr. Solanus Casey Division, said in a statement. “This confirms to us that the work that Camp Casey does is worthy of our continuing support.”

The outing includes 18 holes of golf, on-course refreshments and a steak dinner. For more information, contact O’Brien at (586) 243-2662.

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UTICA — One thing has been a constant for Utica freshman volleyball since Melissa Rissman took over the head coaching job in 2012: success.

In a three-year span from 2015 to 2017, Utica’s freshman team earned three straight undefeated seasons including the school’s first-ever first-place finish in the Vel Tournament in 2016.

Now, the 2022-23 Utica freshman team is making a mark of its own, going 9-1 during the regular season and earning a runnerup finish in the Vel Tournament this year.

“They had really good athleticism; that’s No. 1,” Rissman said. “They’re really good athletes all-around, and not just in volleyball — with basketball and softball. I think they had really good leadership on the court, I think they respected one another, and they just had that can-do attitude that they were going to do it and nobody was going to tell them otherwise.”

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Rissman said the young players’ understanding of the team culture has been a key factor in the program’s success.

“We just really focus on getting to know each other on and off the court, because they come from different schools, and we just really try to create a sense of team pride,” Rissman said.

Utica will look to continue its success next season but without Rissman at the head of the coaching staff.

Rissman will be taking over the junior varsity squad alongside some of her soonto-be sophomore talent from her impressive freshman team.

“If I get the majority of them that I had as freshmen, then we’re going to have another great season,” Rissman said.

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Humanitarian efforts are the “foundation” of Community Choice Credit Union

Community Choice Credit Union and its charitable arm Community Choice Foundation are committed to support the communities where its members and team members live, work and play. Headquartered in Farmington Hills with 24 member centers throughout Michigan, the credit union promotes a “Give Big” culture, with team members having contributed nearly 10,000 combined charity hours in 2022.

In addition to partnering with nearly 100 nonprofit organizations across the state to provide volunteer time and donations, the hallmark of the Community Choice

ing wish lists for a women’s shelter, or distributing 3,000 well-stocked backpacks at the start of the school year, make a difference for individuals and communities. It’s an integral part of who we are.” These initiatives thread through the culture of the credit union. In Farmington Hills, approximately 400 team members volunteer on their own and collectively, to “Give Big.” In fact, September is considered Foundation is the scholarship program. Since 2009, the foun- “Give Big Month,” with a signifidation has awarded $1.5 million cant amount of support going toin academic scholarships to 320 Michigan-based high school graduates and adults pursuing skilled trades or continuing their education and committed to staying in the state. Through donations made by members and team members of Community Choice Credit Union, along with local businesses, the foundation awards $100,000 annually, dispersed among 25 scholars. wards neighborhood clean-ups, Our message is “helping neigh- community gardens, and food bors achieve the life they desire,” packing. Schools and educators are said Executive Director Kevin also frequent recipients of the founMcAlpine. “Activities like fulfill- dation’s giving. This includes such programs as Cash for Classrooms, which annually awards $500 grants to 10 teachers who are committed to delivering financial education in creative ways to their students. In past years, Community Choice also provided teachers “care packages” that included basic classroom items like pencils, disinfecting wipes, and other goodies like a gift card to fill

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MACOMB COUNTY — In an effort to further provide opportunities to students who want to earn associate degrees, Macomb Community College has launched Macomb Tuition Advantage.

Macomb Tuition Advantage, effective immediately, will provide free tuition to Macomb students with a combined family income of $70,000 or less. The program is open to students already enrolled in the college or for those who plan to start in the fall of 2023 and are pursuing an associate degree program.

“We’ve been working on this for the last several months. We’re always looking for opportunities to provide additional support,” Macomb President James O. Sawyer IV said.

“Earning a college credential remains a key factor in sustainable employment and earnings. Macomb Community College is committed to ensuring the transformative power of education is within the financial reach of all, regardless of year of high school graduation, previous attempts at attending college or current residency.”

The Macomb Tuition Advantage program is open to anyone attending or interested in attending the college. Students do not have to be a Macomb County resident to apply.

“This is not a loan,” Sawyer said. “It’s similar to a scholarship.”

According to a Macomb press release, the median income in Macomb County is $67,828. To be eligible for Macomb Tuition Advantage, an individual’s annual family income must be $70,000 or less with assets of $50,000 or less; be registered or register at Macomb; and have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Any federal and state grants the student is eligible for will be applied first, with Macomb’s program covering the remainder of tuition and fees owed. Students enrolled in the Macomb Tuition Advantage program must be enrolled full-time, which is a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester, and maintain a 2.0 grade point average. The program is renewable for up to three academic years.

Assets of $50,000 or less, based on the FAFSA, are considered the following: total cash balance in checking and savings, net worth of investments that does not include the primary home, and a net worth of any business or farm.

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many of the Macomb Tuition Advantage students will be those who are already pursuing associate degrees through two state tuitionfree programs, Futures for Frontliners and Michigan Reconnect.

“The college will cover the balance. We have seen programs that take tuition and fees out of the equation for prospective students, such as Michigan Reconnect, are a real game changer for many members of our community,” Sawyer said.

“Macomb Tuition Advantage is building on this proven approach and taking it a step further by broadening access to critical financial support to those who need it,” he continued. “The program supports the college’s commitment to fostering student success and degree completion, providing the financial means so students can focus on steady progress through their program, and encourages a college-going culture to support the long-term vitality and prosperity of our community.”

As per the press release, the state also has introduced a new program for 2023 high school graduates known as the Michigan Achievement Scholarship. It will provide up to $2,750 annually for students to attend a community college beginning in the fall of 2023.

The funding for the Macomb Tuition Advantage will be provided by the Macomb Community College Foundation. The Foundation, established in 1999, is a nonprofit organization that manages monetary contributions from individuals, foundations and corporations to benefit the college.

The foundation raises money for educational scholarships for Macomb students.

Contributions are deductible on federal tax returns and are eligible for State of Michigan tax credits. Donors are asked to consult their tax advisors for further information.

Sawyer stressed that funding for the Macomb Tuition Advantage will come from “a different pool of money” than that which is used for the scholarships.

“A lot of the scholarships are endowments,” Sawyer said. “This will not displace the other scholarships.”

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The Clinton River Watershed Council also offers opportunities for families to help clean up their community through the Keeping-It-Clean program.

Several different Clinton River Watershed Council programs fall under the Keeping-It-Clean umbrella, including weekly cleanups, the Clinton Cleanup and Trash Runs.

The community is encouraged to join the Weekly Clean 10 a.m.-noon Wednesdays April-November. Each week, the Clinton River Watershed Council holds a Weekly Clean at a different park within the Clinton River watershed. The locations of this summer’s Weekly Cleans has yet to be released.

“We try to make sure that we have cleanup initiatives that hit almost all of the parks within the watershed that we can over the course of the summer,” said Cole Pachucki, the development and communication specialist for the Clinton River Watershed Council.

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Clinton Cleanup is a larger event where they gather volunteers to clean up multiple parks on the same day. The next Clinton Cleanup will be Sept. 9.

Pachucki said some people get the most excited about the Trash Runs, which involve riding in a canoe or kayak to do a water cleanup.

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June 9, July 14, Aug. 18 and Sept. 8.

While the Weekly Clean and the Clinton Cleanup are appropriate for all ages, Trash Run participants should be 14 or older.

“I think it is really important for young people to get involved in any kind of youth programming that gives back to really cement the idea that being good stewards of our environment is something important,” Pachucki said. “If that kind of outdoor education and stewardship practices are instilled younger, it tends to grow lifelong stewards of the outdoors.”

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Officers located the male suspect nearby. The suspect had cuts on his hands, police said. Police found video footage that reportedly showed the suspect holding a brick in his hand and smashing out all the windows of the car. The suspect was placed under arrest for malicious destruction of property and transported to the Police Department.

Police arrest woman for warrants, possible drugs

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 7:27 a.m. May 2, an officer on patrol conducted a traffic stop in the area of 23 Mile Road and Van Dyke Avenue for a traffic violation. After speaking to the driver and checking her record in the Law Enforcement Information Network, she was found to have several active warrants, including a felony cocaine possession warrant out of Auburn Hills. The woman was then placed under arrest for the Auburn Hills warrant.

While searching her vehicle, police said, several needles along with a spoon and white powder residue was located in the center console. The white powder residue was packaged and sent to the crime lab for analysis,

and the woman was arrested and turned over to the Auburn Hills Police Department.

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SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A woman came to the Police Department to file a larceny complaint at 6:44 p.m. May 2. She stated that while she was at work earlier in the day, she received a notification on her phone that showed that FedEx had delivered two packages to her door. The packages contained a pair of tennis shoes, sweatpants and bottled water. When she arrived home from work, she saw that the packages were missing from her porch. Police were investigating.

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Weekend Unwind concert series to return to Utica next week

BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com

UTICA — Utica’s Weekend Unwind Friday night concert series will be returning to downtown Utica starting June 2.

Utica mayor Gus Calandrino said residents and neighbors have grown to love the Weekend Unwind summer music series in Memorial Park.

“It’s great to see friends and neighbors enjoying great music at our beautiful park along the Clinton River. Stick around to the end and enjoy the fireworks display every

Friday night directly across from Memorial Park. The fireworks are courtesy of Jimmy John’s Field,” he said.

He said this year Weekend Unwind has added some new excitement with six bands who have never performed at the concert series before.

“The series kicks off at 7 p.m. on June 2 with one of the artists new to our series, Weekend Comeback. Their setlist includes hits from the 80s, 90s and more. Come enjoy the new bands as well as some favorites from past years,” Calandrino said via email.

Other performers new to Weekend Un-

wind this year include The Pulse, Don Puglisi, Collin Sylvester, The Geri’s and Detroit Social Club. Returning bands include American Ages Band, DC Marx, Classic Maniacs and Acoustic Madness.

Lori Cooke, the Utica city clerk, said that the city is excited to bring Weekend Unwind back for 2023.

“Mayor Calandrino has put together a great lineup this year for 15 weeks of Friday fun (weather permitting). Beginning June 2,

we invite music lovers to join us at Memorial Park from 7 to 10 p.m. every Friday evening for live performances. Bring chairs, a cooler and your friends,” she said in an email.

Admission is free. The concerts will continue every Friday through Sept. 8. The park is adjacent to the Utica Public Library, 7530 Auburn Road.

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CITY OF UTICA CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Take notice there will be a public hearing on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. to gain citizen input regarding the proposed FY 2024 budget. Copies of the proposed budget are available for review in the Administration Offices located at 7550 Auburn Road, Utica, Michigan from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Friday.

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CITY OF UTICA CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Take notice that the City of Utica City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 7:50 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7550 Auburn Road, Utica, Michigan.

The purpose of the public hearing is to gain citizen input for a request for: Firework sales and a temporary tent, June 22-July 6, 2023 at 13277 Hall Road.

Comments will be heard at that time or written comments may be mailed to the above address, emailed to cityclerk@cityofutica.org, or phone calls to 586-739-1600, prior to the public hearing.

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IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY: Section 1. Article V, Section 26-152 of the Code of Ordinances, Charter Township of Shelby, Michigan is hereby amended to add the following section 107 as a local amendment to the 2015 International Fire Code to read as follows: 107.2.1. Test and inspection records. Beginning January 1, 2024, all inspection and test reports relating to the requirements of this Code shall be electronically transmitted to the Fire Department within ten (10) days, through an electronic information data manager designated by the Township to facilitate the collection and transmission of such reports. The reports shall be in a format designated by the electronic information data manager.

107.2.1.1. Registration required. Effective January 1, 2024 every service provider shall be registered with, and approved by, the Fire Marshal and comply with this subsection in order to perform any inspections and/or tests within the Township. No fee shall be assessed for registering as required by this subsection. Failure to comply with this subsection shall be punishable first by a written warning notice, followed for subsequent violations by the issuance of a municipal civil infraction punishable as set forth in Section 1 of the Township Code. The Fire Chief shall designate, and the electronic information data manager shall advise each service provider and affected entities or properties of, the inspections and tests for which the requirements of this subsection will apply. By way of example and not limitation, the requirements of this subsection will apply to fire alarm inspections, fire pump tests and inspections or testing of sprinkler systems. The Fire Chief may only waive the electronic reporting requirements of this subsection for cases of extreme hardship outside the control of the company or entity that performed the inspection and/or test.

107.2.1.2. Approved service providers. Effective January 1, 2024, every business subject to fire inspection and/or tests within the Township shall utilize a service provider that has registered with, and been approved by, the Fire Marshal. A list of such providers shall be made available at no charge upon request by a business within the Township and will be periodically updated on the Township’s website. Inspections and/or tests that are conducted in violation of this subsection shall not be accepted or deemed valid for purposes of compliance with the Code. A service provider may only be disapproved or removed from the approved registrations for good cause, which includes but is not limited to, lack of technological capability to comply with this subsection; refusal to comply with this subsection; a history of noncompliance without reliable assurance of future compliance; indebtedness to the Township’s property maintenance violations; convictions, pleas, or actions involving fraud or moral turpitude; and such other good cause as the Fire Chief may establish in an operating guideline and which is reasonably related to the protection of the public health, safety and welfare.

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If any section, subsection, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent portion of this Ordinance, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.

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CERTIFICATION I hereby certify the foregoing is a true and complete copy of Ordinance No. _______ duly adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Shelby at a Regular Meeting held on ________________, 2023, pursuant to and in full compliance with the Open Meetings Act, being Act 267, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, as amended, and that the minutes of said meeting were kept and will be made available as required by said Act. __________________________________ STANLEY T. GROT, Clerk Introduction Date:

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BRING YOUR GARDEN TO LIFE WITH THESE TIPS FROM A GARDENING PRO

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GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Whether someone is a newbie or a veteran, master gardener Mil Hurley — owner of the Grosse Pointe Farms-based business, A Southern Gardener — believes anyone can create a garden of which they’re proud.

“She says, ‘Yes, you can,’” said Grosse Pointe Farms City Councilwoman Sierra Donaven, chair of the Farms’ Beautification Advisory Commission.

To help gardeners of all skill levels, Hurley outlined “The Principals of Garden Design and Maintenance” during a Farms Beautification Advisory Commission program May 10 at Pier Park.

Hurley has a lifetime of experience working with plants.

“Her love for gardening started as a child,” Donaven said of Hurley, who grew up on a farm in the South.

Hurley said principals of garden design include unity, proportion and balance — whether the garden is formal or informal, symmetrical or asymmetrical. Proportion extends not only to elements within the garden, but to whether the garden is in alignment with the home and the lot. Unity refers to everything working together to create an overall design, Hurley explained.

Every garden should have a focal point or focal points.

“It can be something fun,” said Hurley, noting that one person used painted dowels to add interest.

The focal point can be a plant, but it can also be an object like a bench. It just needs to be something eye-catching.

“The focal point doesn’t necessarily have to be in the center,” Hurley said.

Simplicity can make for an effective garden.

“Simplicity doesn’t mean it’s boring,” said Hurley.

If gardeners put in the right plant or plants, the garden won’t require a lot of work, she said.

Rhythm can be created in a garden through repetition or something like a curved hedge, Hurley said.

Small gardens can make a big impact. Hurley said consider putting a small garden in the middle of a large yard.

One of the most important things gardeners can do is to read the tags on the plants before buying them. Hurley said gardeners need to pay close attention to the amount of sun each plant requires, because putting a plant in the wrong spot means it won’t thrive or bloom.

If you’re not sure how much sun a portion of your yard gets, Hurley said to put a timer on at 8 a.m. one day and check that area every hour during the day. Plants that require

ABOVE: Gardeners can create interest by using plants of differing heights, shades and textures. The size of the home and the lot is one consideration when determining the size of the garden. BELOW: Compost — which people can make at home or purchase — is vital to putting needed plant nutrients back in the soil.

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full sun need a spot that’s sunny six hours or more a day; plants that need partial sun/ partial shade should get roughly four to six hours of sun daily; and plants that need to be in shade should be in a location that gets four hours or less of full sun. This can change from year to year as trees grow or are removed, a homeowner or neighbor adds an addition, or other aspects of the surroundings change.

Soil is the foundation on which every garden grows. Hurley said there are three types: clay, which doesn’t drain well; sand, which does drain well but lacks nutrients; and loam, which is nutrient-dense. Compost be used to create soil that will give plants the nutrients necessary for healthy growth.

Gardeners also have another natural and nutritious, free resource to improve their soil: leaves. Hurley said gardeners should leave the leaves in their garden beds in the spring, rather than having them blown out.

“You are doing a disservice to yourself by having those leaves taken out of your gardening beds,” Hurley said.

If people don’t like the look of leaves

in their garden bed, they can put mulch on top of them. Hurley said the leaves will still break down underneath the mulch, and gardeners don’t need to put as much mulch in their garden beds when there’s a layer of leaves below.

Because mulch breaks down, Hurley recommends that homeowners consider avoiding dyed mulch, because the chemicals used in those dyes will end up in the soil and water.

Hurley said homeowners don’t need to tear up their entire yard for a garden — a container with interesting plants can also work well. She said the same principles of good garden design apply to containers.

When planting trees, shrubs or other plants, Hurley said, mulch should be placed at the base of the plant in a doughnut shape, not a volcano, because mulch piled up at the base will make the plant or bark wet and weak, as well as create an environment that can harbor bacteria or pests.

Whether a garden is formal or informal is up to the homeowner. The same is true of how it’s designed. As Hurley observed, “There are no garden police.”

“I encourage you to be yourself with your garden,” Hurley said. “Let it speak to who you are.”

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tend the Memorial Day ceremony.

“As we lose veterans from World War II and Korea, it’s getting tough to help our community remember their service and the service of their fallen brothers and sisters.

But that’s what makes Memorial Day so important. It’s a chance for the entire community to come together, remember our fallen heroes and share our memories so we don’t forget our neighbors who never came home from war,” he said via email.

The city of Utica will be holding its annual Memorial Day ceremony at 2 p.m. May 28 at Memorial Park near City Hall, 7550 Auburn Road. The Marine Corps League Honor Guard will be the special guest, and the honor guard will perform a gun salute and taps.

John Myroniuk, the first vice com-

mander and commander-elect of American Legion Post 351 in Utica, said that people should pause and remember those who gave all, as well as their families.

“So, enjoy the barbecues and laughter with friends and family. But, take a moment and acknowledge those sacrifices made by our heroes so you can enjoy your family and friend festivities over the Memorial Weekend. For God and Country,” Myroniuk said in an email.

Utica Mayor Gus Calandrino, who is the second vice commander of American Legion Post 351, said there will be a nice event after the ceremony at the post.

“Following the ceremony, all attendees are encouraged to join us at American Legion Post 351 (46146 Cass Avenue in Utica) for refreshments. Pizza will be provided by our sponsor, K’Nickies Pizza,” he said via email.

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

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MAY 24 & 31

Teen hangout: For grades 7-12, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Shelby Township Library, 52610 Van Dyke Ave., (586) 739-7414

MAY 25-29

Down Home Days Festival: Carnival, midway, entertainment tent and more, 4-10 p.m. May 25, noon-11 p.m. May 26-28 and noon-10 p.m. May 29, Knights Park & Pavillion, 11541 21 Mile Road in Shelby Township, free entry and parking, shelbytwp.org

MAY 26

SCAMS presentation: For seniors in Macomb County, 11 a.m., Waltonwood Lakeside, 14750 Lakeside Circle in Sterling Heights, prosecutorlucido@macombgov. org, (586) 469-5350

MAY 28

Memorial Day ceremonies: 1:30 p.m., Shelby Township Veterans Memorial, 52700 Van Dyke Ave., shelbytwp.org • 2 p.m., Memorial Park, between Utica Public Library and Utica City Hall, refreshments to follow at American Legion Post 351, 46146 Cass Ave., cityofutica.org

MAY 29

Memorial Day celebrations: Ceremony at 9 a.m.,

courtyard outside Sterling Heights City Hall, 40555 Utica Road, parade at 10 a.m., sterling-heights.net, (586) 446-2489

MAY 31

Weekly Clean: Clear trash and debris from watershed, 10 a.m.-noon, Delia Park in Sterling Heights, crwc. org/events/volunteer/keeping-it-clean

JUNE 2

Dollars for Foster Scholars: Dinner, premium bar and concert featuring Alexander Zonjic & Friends, 5:30 p.m., Zuccaro’s Banquets and Catering, 46601 Gratiot Ave. in Chesterfield Township, supports Bravo Programs of America, bravoprograms.org

JUNE 3

High Beam Car Show: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Utica United Methodist Church, 8650 Canal Road in Sterling Heights, uticaumc.org/mens-group

JUNE 7

Widowed Friends lunch: 1:30 p.m., Hook & Reel Restaurant, 14331 Hall Road in Shelby Township, RSVP to Gerry at (586) 556-9471 by June 1

JUNE 10

Packards & Pints: Featuring beer, wine, cocktails, cars and tours, 7-10 p.m., Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, www. packardsandpints.com

JUNE 11

Cars ‘R’ Stars: Car Show and swap meet, 8 a.m.–3 p.m., Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, packardprovinggrounds.org/ cars-r-stars

JUNE 17

Trunk sale: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Malachy Catholic Church, 14115 E. 14 Mile Road in Sterling Heights, (586) 415-7607

U-Tica Palooza: 5K walk at 9 a.m. and mini road rally at 1 p.m. at Grant Park, 8243 Hahn St., also comedy show at 7 p.m. at American Legion Post 351, 46146 Cass Ave., benefit for Woman’s Life Chapter 911 and Sparkle Network’s Alzheimer’s/Dementia Family programs, bit.ly/23UPalooza

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JUNE 18

Chic & Unique Vintage Market: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, chicanduniquemi.com

4F Fest: Food truck wars, live music, bounce house, car show, games, vendors and more, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Knights Park & Pavillion, 11541 21 Mile Road in Shelby Township

Summer concert series 7–8:30 p.m. Fridays at Eastwood Beach at Stony Creek Metropark, 4300 Main Park Road in Shelby Township June 9: Weekend Comeback (party) June 23: The Ashley Lynn Experience (country with a twist) June 30: Macomb Symphony Orchestra w/ 338th Army Band, also fireworks at dusk July 7: Stone Blossoms (classic rock) July 21: Persuasion (party) Aug. 4: The Firewalkers (vintage rock, R&B) Aug. 18: Dave Hamilton Band (rock, funk and pop) Source: www.metroparks.com/concerts

JUNE 20

Bid for Life!: Live and silent auction and 50-50 raffle to benefit Right to Life of Michigan Educational Fund, doors at 5:30 p.m., family style dinner at 7 p.m., Vintage House Banquets and Catering, 31816 Utica Road in Fraser, (586) 774-6050, rtl.org Continued on page 25A

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CALENDAR Widowed Friends breakfast: 10:30 a.m., Pancake Factory, 13693 23 Mile Road in Shelby Township, RSVP to Ellen at (586) 489-2569

JUNE 23-25

American Polish Festival & Craft Show: 4-11 p.m.

June 23, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. June 24 and 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

June 25, The American Polish Century Club, 33204 Maple Lane in Sterling Heights, (586) 264-7990, americanpolishfestival.com

JULY 8-9

Utica Antiques Market: 8-5 p.m. July 8 and 8-4 p.m.

July 9, Knights of Columbus Grounds, 11541 21 Mile Road in Shelby Township, uticaantiques.com

ONGOING

Monthly book discussions: 11 a.m.-noon every first Friday, Utica Public Library, 7530 Auburn Road, uticalibrary.com Shelby Writers’ Group: Meets 6 p.m. every second and fourth Thursday of month, Shelby Township Library, 52610 Van Dyke Ave., call (586) 739-7414 regarding cancelations of events

Shelby Township Fine Art Society: Meetings 6:30-9 p.m. every second Wednesday of month, Shelby Township Activities Center, 14975 21 Mile Road, facebook. com/shelbytownshipart Shelby Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays until Oct. 14, Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, ShelbyFarmersMarket.org Widowed Friends events: Cards, games and friendship every fourth Friday of month, bring a snack to share and own beverage, St. Theresa of Lisieux, 48115 Schoenherr Road in Shelby Township, dinner optional, RSVP to Victoria at (586) 566-7936 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 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 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

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UTICA — Utica High School’s store, The Chief Connection, earlier this year earned Gold Level Certification from DECA. Recently, it picked up an even higher honor from the organization, which prepares students for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management.

Utica High School DECA members earned second place in the category of

School Based Enterprise Retail at DECA’s annual International Career Development Conference April 22-25 in Orlando, Florida.

The Utica High students competed against 280 other school-based enterprises.

The students honored at the international level for The Chief Connection are Natalie Shtogrin, Alexis Findley and Laina Tomei.

“This was the most dedicated, motivated and hard-working team I have ever worked with,” marketing teacher Dana Boice, the store’s adviser, said in a press release.

During the school year, approximately 100,000 of DECA’s 224,000 high school student members take part in the organization’s competitive events program, which offers local, regional and association titles.

The competitions provide real-life business scenarios to test students’ academic and skills development. The top association winners advance to the program’s final round of competition in Orlando. More than 22,000 students vied for international honors at the International Career Development Conference.

The Chief Connection regularly is among the nation’s top school stores, but the second-place finish this year is the best in school history.

The district provided a statement attributed to the three Utica High School students.

“We couldn’t have asked for a better team. We all wanted this more than anything and we were able to achieve it. DECA has really pushed us to get through our senior year and over the last 3 years. It has been a big part of our life. We were so happy to be able to achieve this not only for ourselves but for our program!” the statement reads.

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M A Y 2013 FORD EDGE SEL

2016 FORD FOCUS SE

2014 JEEP COMPASS SPORT

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*Photo may not represent actual sale vehicles. Plus title, tax, plates, doc and CVR fees. Vehicles available at time of printing and may be subject to change without notice. Certain restrictions may apply, see dealer for details. Sale ends 5/31/2023.

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Apartments/Flats For Rent

Autos Wanted

Garage/Yard Sale

Sylvan Glen Subdivision

Real Estate Wanted WE BUY HOUSES In Any Area, Any Condition, Any Price Range.

Fast, Hassle Free Closing.

from

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Garage Sale Troy

Friday-Saturday June 2 & 3 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

586-250-2775

0281-2312

www.lsjshomebuyers.com

Homes For Rent 2 Bedroom Available

Between Moross/ I-94/Kelly Area.

7/8mile/Van Dyke Area.

Vacation Property & Time Shares VACATION RENTAL OR CRASH PAD TAMPA, FL Cozy, Private Guesthouse For Rent Including Kitchenette w/Essentials, Furnished Bedroom, Bathroom, Patio, Private Entrance, Free Parking on Premises and Wi-Fi. *No Parties/Pets Please* Call/Text 313-461-8485

(North of Long Lake, East of Livernois) Large resident participation!!!

Confirmed for Sale: Antiques, Furniture, Games, Tools, Books, Clothing, Household Items, Sporting Goods, Kid’s Stuff and Loads of other Treasures!

0143-2319

Call 313-333-3302

Garage/Yard Sale

Auctions

No Text Messages

OFFERINGS AROUND MICHIGAN Antiques & Collectibles BUYING

Coins, Sport Cards & Stamps Collections

Top $$$ Call 248-471-4451

AUCTION

MISCELLANEOUS

Vehicle’s, Woodworking, Machinery, Machinists tools, Zero turns, ATV’s, Guns, Ammo, Guitars, Antiques, Lawn, Garden. Multiple auctions statewide. Bid anywhere/anytime at johnpeckauctions.com Interested in having an auction? Call John Peck 989-426-8061

AMISH BUILT storage sheds and mini cabins delivered to your site anywhere in Michigan! Starting at $2,500.00 mynextbarn.com 989-832-1866

Bid your price! Live and online auctions! Multiple auctions available now and several beginning soon! Details at: https://bid. sherwoodauctionservicellc.com For all your auction needs, contact auctioneer Joe Sherwood at: 1-800-835-0495 joe@sherwoodauctionservicellc.com

POLE BARNS

BUSINESS SERVICES

500 & up Also Now Buying Running or Repairable Vehicles $ 1, 586.381.5046 000 & up

METAL ROOFING regular and shingle style, HALF OFF SPECIAL COLORS! Lifetime asphalt shingles. Steel and vinyl siding. Licensed and insured builders. Pole Buildings. Quality work for 40 years! AMISH CREW. 517-575-3695.

$

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586.600.1108

MATTRESSES Adjustable Bed Brand New with mattress. Made is U.S.A., in plastic, with warranty. Retail cost $3,995.00, sacrifice for $875.00.

Call for showing or delivery: DanDanTheMattressMan.com 989-615-2951 MEDICAL VIAGRA and CIALIS USERS! 50 Generic Pills SPECIAL $99.00!

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Help Wanted General

Help Wanted General

PIPEFITTER APPRENTICESHIP

HALLMARK STORES & MORE Outside sales over 100 established accounts, Training provided, Gas allowance, Commission based, 1099 lifestyle, Email:

The JATC for the Pipefitting Industry and Pipefitters, Steamfitters, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Service Local Union #636 of the United Association will be accepting applications for our Construction Apprenticeship beginning Wednesday, May 31,2023, through July 20, 2023. Application dates and times will be as followed: Monday, Wednesday & Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., with Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 10 & Saturday June 24, from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

1. Qualifications necessary for an applicant to be considered are: A. Must be 18 years or older.

B. A valid driver’s license C. High School diploma or high school equivalency (GED) certificate.

D. Have an 85% or better combined score of these 3 tests WORK KEYS MATHMATICS WORK KEYS GRAPHIC LITERACY AND WIESEN MECHANICAL APPTITUDE TEST within one year of August 1st, 2023.

2. For details of the application process see our web page at www.pipefitters636tc.org 3. Applications may be downloaded and filled out or picked up at the training center but MUST be turned in in person at the Training Center. a. There is a $45.00 testing fee if you schedule your tests with us at Schoolcraft Community College. That will be collected when turning in the application. b. You may also schedule the testing on your own at participating Community Colleges.

EXPERIENCED, Full-Time, Gardening/Landscaping Help Needed to Plant, Weed, and Maintain Flower Gardens.

Work runs March-Dec, Wages based upon exp.

Monday-Friday

Jodi/586-596-5270

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX

WORK FROM HOME NEEDED! APPLY FOR LOAN/ MORTGAGE REMOTE OFFICER, NO FEES REQUIRED AGE: 18+

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED CONTACT US.@ job@phoenix-edu.io or 888-556-7439 SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING INFO. YOUR FULL NAME, ADDRESS, AGE & PHONE NUMBER. 0425-2321

THIS IS A DRUG FREE PROGRAM. AN INDIVIDUAL TENTATIVELY SELECTED FOR ENTRANCE INTO THE PROGRAM AFTER TESTING AND INTERVIEW WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT TO A DRUG TEST. SO THERE IS NO MISUNDERSTANDING AS TO MARIJUANA/CANNABIS (MARIJUANA), TESTING POSITIVE FOR MARIJUANA IN ANY FORM FOR ANY REASON WILL BE CONSIDERED A FAILED TEST AND YOU WILL NOT BE ADMITTED TO THE PROGRAM. THIS APPLIES EVEN IF YOU WERE INSTRUCTED BY A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL TO USE MARIJUANA (WITH OR WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION), USED IT TOPICALLY OR IN ANY OTHER MANNER (FOR EXAMPLE, CBD LOTIONS, INHALED OIL CONCENTRATES, ETC), OR WERE NEAR OTHERS LEGALLY USING MARIJUANA.

0270-2321

The Pipefitting Industry Training Center is located at 636 Executive Drive in Troy, MI between John R. and Dequindre, north of E. 14 Mile Road. PH: 248-585-0636.

No resumes please.

For more information, please visit our website at: www.pipefitters636tc.org.

ajaysku@aol.com

Help Wanted General

PETS AKC REG. COCKER SPANIEL PUPS NEW Big Litters! 50% OFF!!! shots & wormed 920-563-3410 mornings (#268588) BUILT RITE POLE BUILDINGS Statewide, 24x40x10 = $17,700.00, 30x40x10 = $19,900.00. Erected on your site. Call for price not shown on any size building or go to www.builtritepolebuildings.net 989-259-2015 Days 989-600-1010 Evenings.

WARREN, 28754 Newport 12-Mile Between Hoover/Schoenherr.

June-1st-3rd, 9-6pm, Clothes/Furniture, Great Buys!

Moving Sales MOVING SALE 28268 Norwood Ave. Warren, 48092 May 25th-28th, 9am-4pm

We Build All Year Long! Built Best Barns Best Quality, Best Service, Now in our 25TH Year! Over 4,000 Buildings in Mid Michigan Call for Quotes License/Insured 989-205-2534 POND/LAKE Pond/Lake Weed Removal Tools (The #1 alternative to chemicals.) Performs C.P.R. Cuts-Pulls-Rakes. Michigan Veteran Made. Still $150.00, no price increase!

989-529-3992. WeedgatorProducts.com VACATION RENTALS Attention Cottage, Condo, Vacation Homeowners. Advertise your Vacation Rental Properties with Community Papers of Michigan’s MegaMarket Classified Network. Reach over 1.2 Million households with your in-state or out-of-state vacation rental ad. Call 1-800-783-0267 Ext. 1 for details.

0247-2321

Dogs & Cats For Sale ZUCHON/TEDDY BEAR PUPPIES, hypoallergenic, have been vaccinated and dewormed, DNA verified, dog-bed crate/carrier etc. neutering is available, money back guaranteed.

586-252-9448

Help Wanted General

Help Wanted Manufacturing

NOW HIRING SECURITY & HALL MONITORS *F/T Hall Monitors for local schools, Inside work, Weekends/Holidays Off, Immediate Openings!

EXPERIENCED CNC MACHINISTS

586-803-0003

joe@riccosecurity.com

SUBWAY NOW HIRING

Crew Members, Managers & Assistant Managers.

Restaurant & Management Experience Preferred.

•Sign on Bonus •Competitive Pay •Advancement Opportunities •Flexible Scheduling •Friendly Work Environment

CALL TODAY!

586-216-2124

Quantum Manufacturing in Auburn Hills is hiring experienced CNC machinists.

Climate controlled, full benefit package, paid vacations, competitive wages.

Contact quantumrfq@gmail. com or call 248-690-9412 to set up an interview.

0354-2321

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Electrical

Gutters

ROZE CEMENT LLC

586-755-3636

GB GOLDEN BUILT

Cleaning Service

586-747-2354

# A-1 DRIVEWAYS Parking Lot Repair Cement & Asphalt Residential & Commercial

Driveway Experts FREE ESTIMATES • SENIOR DISCOUNTS CALL TODAY

586-604-5393 Licensed & Insured

0025-2242

Bathrooms BATHROOM REMODELING

Basic Bathrooms Starting at: $10,995.00 Experience of over 500-bathrooms across Metro-Detroit, Look at our work at: andyscarpentryllc.com

248-376-0988 Licensed/Insured References

Brick Work AA4DABLE MASONRY

586-822-5100

Chimneys, Porches, Steps, Flat-Work, Residential/Commercial/ Tuck-Pointing, Cultured-Stone, Brick-and-Any-Masonry Repairs/Needs.

Accept all major credit cards.

SPRING SPECIALS up-to-30%-off!

Senior-Discounts Free-Estimates!

30yrs-Experience

ABOVE & BEYOND CONTRACTING LLC. -Masonry Specialist-

SPRING SPECIALS ON Brick Pavers, Roof Repairs & Complete Roof Installs.

All-Brick-Repairs/&-Stone, Chimneys/Porches, Tuck-Pointing, Fully-Insured 10%-Senior/Veteran-Disc.

VETERAN OWNED

Cement

586-781-4868

M & M CEMENT CONTRACTING "All Types of Concrete Work"

Exposed Aggregate Concrete Driveway Specialists Patios/Sidewalks, No Job Too Small Lic/Ins. Free Quotes!

CAVALLO CONSTRUCTION Concrete, Driveways, Patios, sidewalks, Decorative concrete.

Quality workmanship.

Affordable pricing.

AAA Susie Q's Cleaning & Restoration

The Only Master-Certified!

Multi-Service-House Cleaning-Specialist!

28th-year/experience more services offered.

Wall/washing/windows/up holstery/carpets/strip wax/grout.

Clean/Trustworthy Registered/Insured NOW HIRING!!!

586-751-5384 NATURAL CLEANING

***** Make the Right choice with organic cleaning!

Residential/Commercial Licensed & Insured Wall & Window Washing & More A+ BBB NOW HIRING!

248-890-8830

Concrete Coatings

586-979-2396 CEMENT-IT

OWNER OPERATED Driveways Patios Walkways Garage Floors Parking Lot Repair Grinding FREE Fibermesh! www.AmanoConcrete.com 586.709.4432

586-443-3362 Give us a Call!

0115-2321

586-241-9541

Decks/Patios

Affordable/Professional Specializes in Brick-Work, Custom-Brick-Steps, Concrete, Brick-Mailboxes, Porch/ChimneyRepairs, Tuck-pointing, Paver Maintenance, Basement-Waterproofing, Free-Written-Estimates, Senior/Military-Discounts.

20yrs-Experience

COMPLETE DECK MAINTENANCE

LOVELL MASONRY

Our 30th Year!

Power Washing, Repairs, Stain/Paint House Washing / House Painting Free Est./Insured We are the Deck Doctors!

CARPET

We Power Re-stretch and Steam-clean For One Low Price Next-Day-Service Multiple Room Discount

Call Now

586-754-9222

ccarpetrepair.com

Cement ELITE RENOVATIONS, LLC. 500-sqft. or more of installed concrete15% off before June 8th Driveways, Sidewalks, Stamped-Concrete, Patio's, Aggregate Cement, All-Brick-Work, Porch & Chimney Rebuilds, Tuck-pointing, Military/Senior-Disc.

586-843-8543

ALLEN CEMENT

a.k.a "The Driveway Guy"

Established 1999 Driveways/Garage Floors/Patios, etc.

Licensed/Insured Check out Allen Cement on Facebook!

Vern Allen

586-457-1300

GOLDEN BUILT CONSTRUCTION CONCRETE WORK

Porches, Driveways Sidewalks, Patios, Garage Floors, Foundations, Rat-Walls, Licensed/Insured

586-260-5218

Elite Concrete Services, LLC.

RETIRED MASTER DRYWALL FINISHER Willing To Do Your Small Job Repairs.

Professional Drywall, Hanging, Taping.

W/35yrs. experience.

Free-estimates.

PATIOS • DRIVEWAYS SIDEWALKS • FLOORS CURBS • PORCHES Commercial • Industrial Residential 1/3 TO 1/2 THE COST OF REPLACEMENT FREE ESTIMATES

(248) 481-6919 (586) 731-7226 POBLETE CEMENT Brick Pavers, LLC. •Driveways •Patios •Porches •Steps •Stamp •Color •Exposed •Floors •Walks •Licensed/Insured 30+years! Troy, MI

248-743-1220 248-496-4964(Cell)

248-254-2027

Serving Macomb/Oakland Residential/Commercial All Types of Fence Insured-Free Estimates Senior/Veterans Discount

Rick or Shon (586)790-0006 Electrical

*ACCU ELECTRIC*

586-925-8764

Free-Estimates, Great Prices, Senior Discounts!

Lic./Insured Master Electrician Specializing in All Residential Services.

Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed!

Lic#-6113148

BEST-Price-Period Licensed/Insured.

30-yrs.-experience.

Call for free-estimates.

Open 7-days a week 24/hrs-day.

10%-Off For Cash Now Accepting All Major Credit Cards.

Hotchkiss Electric

586-291-3143 Lic.#6211028

INSURED TOM MICOLI

Complete Interior/Exterior

Drainage System Professionals Beat The Spring Rush, SIGN-UP-EARLY! New-Construction, Yard-Drainage, Grading, Sod/Seed, Retaining Walls/Walkways/Patios, Senior/Military-Discounts Credit-Cards-Accepted

Free-Estimates

Professional- We Wear Masks! We haul it all!

Demolition Big & Small Residential/Commercial Rubber Wheel Dumpsters10, 15, 20-Yards, Clean-outs, Construction Material, Small-Moving, Appliances, Furniture & More! Lowest Rates!!!

Free-Estimates Senior/Military Discounts

BixFurnitureService.com Garage Door Service

GARAGE DOOR TUNE UP SPECIAL $75.00

Removal-Experts Residential/Commercial Houses/Offices Garage/Storage-Areas Efficient Courteous Workers Reasonable-Rates Free-Estimates NEED CLUTTER REMOVED? LET US DO THE WORK!

586-258-6672 Home Improvement

586-422-2648

Painting Interior/Exterior Remodeling Kitchens, Bathrooms, Finish Basement, Tiles, Drywall, Repairs, Remove Wallpaper, Free Estimates.

COMPLETE, QUALITY, Custom Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling, Framing & Finish Carpentry, References Available, Senior Discounts.

Call 586-354-7549 Home Repairs

A#1 REPAIR SERVICES: GUTTERS Clean/Repair Install Guards SIDING Vinyl-Siding/Alum-Trim Gable/SoffitVents/Shutters ROOF Leaks/Shingles Vents/Caps

• Garage doors, Openers, Broken Springs repaired!

• Entry, Storm Doors, Patio Doors Installed/Serviced • 16x7-2 car door special starting at $1,450.00 INSTALLED

248-892-1927 Kitchens/ Cabinets/ Countertops

*”STEVE'S SEAMLESS GUTTERS”. Made & installed on the spot.

5”&6” Gutter Cleaning.

Tree trimming, exterior painting, power washing.

586-778-3393 586-531-2111

A1 GUTTER PROTECTION

Since 1999 TOP QUALITY mesh guards.

GUTTER INSTALLATION NO BIG BOX PRICES! CONTRACTOR DIRECT TO CUSTOMER !! WARRANTY!!

FREE-ESTIMATES

248.242.1511

ELIMINATE gutter cleaning forever!

LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection.

Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today.

15% off Entire Purchase. 10% Senior & Military Discounts.

Call 1-866-495-1709

Call Frank 248-303-5897 Lawn Maintenance

586-719-1202

Painting

(586)229-4267 American Painting

BOOKING CLIENTS NOW!

Lawn Maintenance

2023 SPRING 586-260-5218

Commercial/Residential *Landscaping *Decks *Spring Clean-Ups *Lawn Cutting *Licensed Fertilization *Aerating & Thatching

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586-360-0681

**CLUTTER GUY'S**

Stripping • Repairing Refinishing • Upholstering Antique Restoration Custom Picture Framing Specializing in Shadow Boxing of Jerseys Caning Powder Coating of Patio Furniture Fabric Sales • Foam Sales

• Wood Repair • Power Wash • Free-Estimates

REFERENCES AVAILABLE

313-656-9402

ucallwehauljunk.com

Furniture/ Upholstery Refinishing

Gutters

Custom Deck Building/Repair, Power-Washing, Decks Removed, Composite, Treated & Cedar Materials, Custom Railing Materials, Custom Fence Installation.

GUTTERS & WINDOW CLEANING

***AAA HAULING*** JUNK REMOVAL

ELEGANT FENCE & SUPPLY

27950 Harper, St. Clair Shores 586-775-0430

586-948-4764

2 BROTHERS PAINTING

ALLTIMATE OUTDOOR SERVICES

Hauling & Waste Removal

Fence Service

2023 SPECIALS

Drywall

WE RAISE SETTLED OR SUNKEN CONCRETE

586-634-1152

(direct cell phone #) Panel upgrades, generators, hot tubs, 220 lines.

ALL SERVICE Licensed & Insured Dependable, quality work!

License#-6111359

marathonpowerwash.com

586-948-4764

0026-2242

WAVY-n-LOOSE?

CASTLE ELECTRIC

CALL JAMES THE DOORMAN AT 586.215.8138

586-463-9564

Carpet Cleaning

Same-Day-Service!

All-Residential-Wiring, Change Fuse Box to Circuit Breaker Panel, Troubleshooting, Electric Vehicle Chargers, Backup Generator Transfer Switch, License# 6109094 Senior/Discounts!

Visa/MC /Lic./Insured

CLEANING LADY

with 10-yr experience is looking for work. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly Excellent references.

Flexible hours.

Bonded & insured.

Paul 586-557-9945 Bill 586-751-9332

Residential/Commercial Concrete Specialist Decorative Stamped •Driveways •Patios •Parking Lots •Foundations •Stamped Concrete •Exposed Aggregate •Demolition •Excavating •Insured

Dr. Electric

Seamless Gutters and Downspouts Remove/Replace Gutter Guards Free Estimates Licensed/Insured Over 30 Years in Business

MR. BACKSPLASH ·CUSTOM BACKSPLASHES ·CUSTOM KITCHENS ·COUNTERTOPS *Granite*Quartz* ·LVT FLOORING ·FIREPLACE TILE *FREE ESTIMATES*

586-552-5416

mrbacksplash.com

Landscaping & Water Gardens DOLL'S LANDSCAPING

SPRING CLEAN-UPS! Shrub & Tree-Trimming, Planting, Removal.

Mulch, Sod Installation, Pavers, Garden/ Retainer Walls, Porch Steps, Raise Backyards/Drain Tiles, Powerwashing/ Sealing, Power rake, Aeration, Seeding, Debris Removal

586-634-0033

TOTAL BRICKPAVING LANDSCAPING PROS

586-420-3531

Brickpaving, Patio, Walkways, Driveways, Porches, Repairs, Powerwash, Rock Installation, Mulch, Sod, Complete Landscape Design.

• Weekly Lawn Care • Spring Clean-up • Aeration & Dethatching • Mulch • Shrub Trimming & Removal • Overseeding & Sod Installation • Landscape Projects

0163-2312

Andre-586-354-7791

Master Electricians

0178-2321

0060-2314

10% Off Pre-Spring!

•Driveways •Patios •Brick/Stone •Pavers •Sidewalks Free-Estimates Requests: roze cementllc@gmail.com

Father & Son

Painting

586.899.4443 Call Now

586-489-9226 Donʼs Lawn Service -Lawn Cutting -Edging -Aerating -Power Raking -Bush & Tree Trimming -Sod Since 1979!

ANYTIME LAWN CARE BOOKING CLIENTS NOW!

• Aeration & Dethatching • Spring Clean Up • Sod / Mulch • Tree & Shrub Trimming • Weekly Lawn Care • Overseeding/Grading

586.943.2415

0338-2310

CONCRETE, MASONRY & LANDSCAPING

Landscaping & Water Gardens

586-649-8994

D's LAWN SERVICE

Family-Owned & Operated For Over 20-Years!

Quality, Reliable Grass Cutting/Shrub Trimming/Spring/ Fall Clean-ups/ Gutter-Cleaning.

Free/Estimates!

Senior/Discounts

0325-2302

Cement

0075-2321

Cement

SUPREME OUTDOOR SPECIALISTS Lawn Maintenance, Landscaping, Hardscaping, Cement Work, Shrub/Tree Trimming & Removal, Mulching, 35 Years in Business Free-Estimates

586-727-3924

Painting

586-792-3117

PETE'S PAINTING SPRING SPECIAL! 10% OFF Specializing in Great Rooms, Special Pricing For Decks, Interior/Exterior, Residential/Commercial.

Special pricing for vacant homes.

Senior discount, Free-Estimates, Insured.

•Residential •Commercial.

•Interior & Exterior •Power Washing •Insurance, •Drywall, •Plaster Repair, •Senior-discounts.

•Guaranteed-work.

•25-yrs experience.

(586)795-8122

Chris Cronin Painting & Staining Inc. Professional quality.

Interior-exterior.

Power-washing, deck sealing. Insured, References.

Free estimates.

MC/VI/DC/AX accepted.

*N & J Professional Painting

Interior/Exterior, Residential/Commercial.

Power washing, caulking, deck staining, varnishing, wallpaper removal.

Drywall repair/installation.

Insured. Free-estimates.

586-489-7919

PEAK PAINTING Custom-Painting, Commercial/Residential, interior/exterior.

Drywall-repair, paper removal, carpentry.

30-yr.-exp. Free estimates, senior discounts, insured.

Credit-cards accepted.

586-722-8381 Now Hiring!!!

PAINTING

Plumbing

MASTER-PAINTER DRYWALL/PLASTER •Restoration/Repairs •Painting! •Painting!

•Interior/Exterior •Wallpaper Hanging •Wallpaper Removal Senior-Rates We-Do-It-All! B.B.B/A+Rating 30-yrs, Licensed/Insured Free-Estimates Owner-Robert

MASTER PLUMBER

by-GPC

586.899.3555 (Direct) 248.566.6460 (Office)

Sewer & Drain Service.

Remodeling, repairs, new installations.

Free estimates, senior rates.

35+yrs exp.

Call Paul

248-904-5822 Lic.#8109852

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Motor City Plumbing & Drain

586-260-5218

Family Owned & Operated

Repairs & Installation Master Plumber • Fully Licensed & Insured Senior Citizen & Military Discounts 100% Guarantee Financing Available

Restriction May Apply

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$50 OFF Sump Pump Installation * $30 OFF Any Plumbing Service

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FREE Camera with Drain Cleaning

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Tree Removal, Stump Grinding, Storm Damage, Tree Trimming/ Shaping, Debris Removal, Insured and Bonded.

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35%-Spring-DISCOUNT Emergency Storm Damage, 7-Days a Week Large Tree Removals, Trimming, Stump Grinding, Season-Firewood, Free-Estimates.

10% Senior-Discounts.

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0427-2319

Roofing

Plumbing

Plumbing

586.421.5520 586.524.6752 ANDY'S PLUMBING

WATERWORK Plumbing.com

25-Years Experience Licensed/Insured Call Us Today For All Your Plumbing Needs!!

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F THE O E M I R C • NEWSWORTHY OF THE WEEK INCIDENTS REPORTED TO LOCAL POLICE, AS COMPILED BY C & G REPORTERS

Upset man yells at hotel

STERLING HEIGHTS — A “highly upset” man reportedly was yelling and threatening staff in a hotel lobby along Van Dyke Avenue April 23.

The hotel reported that the man had reserved a room at another hotel and went to the wrong place.

According to police, staff later said the man left, and police were no longer sought for help.

Ex-worker evicted from child care center

STERLING HEIGHTS — Police went to a child care center in the 38000 block of Utica Road April 21 upon hearing that someone was being disorderly there. Police said they heard a woman yelling and demanding a check. Police reportedly learned that the facility had fired her and wanted her gone. The woman was reportedly given her paycheck.

Police said the woman went to her car and loitered by it for a while before entering it. Police said the woman then drove the vehicle “in a manner to prevent officers from looking at her license plate” and allegedly wasn’t leaving the parking lot. Police said they ordered her to leave via a loudspeaker, and she did.

Vehicles drive recklessly in parking lot

STERLING HEIGHTS — A red Chevrolet Impala and a white Ram were recklessly driving in a parking lot along 18 Mile Road the night of April 21. The reporting person told police, with some uncertainty, that the vehicles’ occupants might have been exiting their vehicles to fight.

When police arrived, they didn’t see the vehicles.

Burglary reported

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 11:30 a.m. on April 20, a burglary report was made after an incident the same day in the 22000 block of 12 Mile Road.

Upon arrival at the scene, an officer spoke to the victim, a 45-year-old man, who said his lawn equipment had been stolen sometime overnight. He said the equipment was being held in the lawn shed on his apartment complex grounds and owned by the property owner.

The shed’s padlock system was reportedly pried open and damaged to where it was no longer usable.

The suspect allegedly stole two Echo brand lawn tools and nothing else.

The officer scanned the shed for evidence but found nothing. There were no cameras on the property.

The property owner, who was out of town, was notified about the case.

Bike reported stolen

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 4:14 p.m. on April 23, a report was made about a larceny that happened the same day at 12 Mile Road and Harper Avenue.

Dispatch advised two officers an unknown man had stolen a bicycle. After an officer checked the surrounding area, they spoke to the victim, a 33-yearold woman, at a business who said that she and her daughter were shopping when they noticed their bicycle was gone. A witness, a 42-year-old woman, said that as she was pulling into the business, she almost hit a man riding a bicycle around the side of the building. The man headed eastbound on 12 Mile toward Jefferson Avenue.

Officers checked the area but no one was located.

Larceny reported

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 9:11 a.m. on April 23, a report was made about a larceny that happened between April 22 and April 23 in the 22000 block of California Street.

An officer received a report of a stolen license plate and upon arrival at the location saw a red vehicle with no license plate. The officer spoke with the victim, a 34-year-old man, who said he parked his truck in his driveway on April 22 at approximately 10 p.m. He reportedly saw that his license plate was missing on April 23 at approximately 9 a.m.

The officer asked him if he was able to review his Ring camera and he said he checked and it doesn’t show anything.

Vehicle stolen from parking lot

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 9:22 a.m. April 22, officers were dispatched to an apartment complex in the area of West Utica and Ryan roads for a stolen vehicle report.

Upon arrival, officers spoke to the caller, who stated that her vehicle had been stolen from the parking lot of her apartment complex overnight.

The caller reportedly was positive that she had locked her car doors. The vehicle was entered into the Law Enforcement Information Network and a be-on-thelookout was issued to other police departments for the stolen vehicle.

Vehicle back window smashed

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Officers were dispatched to the 4000 block of Auburn Road for a larceny report at 6:18 a.m. April 21. Officers met the caller, who stated that he woke up to find that the rear window of his vehicle had been broken out. After the owner inspected the contents of the vehicle, he determined that nothing had been stolen out of it.

Driver reportedly admits to having too much to drink

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 2 p.m. April 22, officers were dispatched to 22 Mile and Schoenherr roads for a driver who was asleep at the wheel in a left turn lane.

Officers arrived and located the vehicle in the

middle of the roadway with its engine running. Officers approached the vehicle, noticing that the driver was asleep and the vehicle was still in drive. Officers were able to wake the driver and tell him to put the car in park and to shut off the vehicle.

While officers were speaking to the man, they could smell the odor of intoxicants. Officers asked him if he had anything to drink, and he reportedly replied, “Probably too much.”

Officer placed the man through field sobriety tests.

After completing the field sobriety tests, the man was offered a preliminary breath test. He agreed to take the PBT, with the results being 0.226% blood alcohol content. He was placed under arrest for operating while intoxicated.

Customer steals 4 bottles of alcohol

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Police officers were dispatched to Costco, 45460 Market St., for a retail fraud complaint at 3:38 p.m. April 21. Upon arrival, officers spoke with an employee, who stated that while reviewing video, she observed a male customer a few days earlier enter the store through the exit doors and go straight to the liquor aisle. The suspect then selected two bottles of cognac, concealed both bottles in his jacket pocket and exited the store. The suspect then reentered the store a short time later and stole two more bottles of liquor. The detective bureau was investigating and attempting to identify the suspect.

Police respond to customer trouble

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Police were called to a restaurant in the 18000 block of Mack Avenue at around 1:53 p.m. April 19 regarding an angry customer who was reportedly armed with a gun and causing a disturbance.

The customer, a 38-year-old Roseville man, was said by restaurant staff to have told them he was going out to his vehicle to get his gun because he was upset about the wait time and getting a cold hamburger.

Police said the customer was frisked and found to not have any weapons on him, so he was told to leave the restaurant and not return.

During the process of investigating this incident, police said they spoke with a 41-year-old Detroit man who had witnessed a verbal argument between the customer and a restaurant staff member. The Detroit man was found to be wanted on an outstanding felony warrant out of 37th District Court in Warren for fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct. The Detroit man was arrested on the warrant.

Man found sleeping in home under construction

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — A 45-year-old Detroit

man was arrested after he reportedly was found sleeping May 3 inside a home in the 300 block of Lake Shore Road that was under construction.

A contractor called police after arriving at the home to work on the property and found the suspect sleeping on the floor in a room on the third floor. Police said they found and confiscated a wooden mallet that was lying next to the suspect. According to a police report, the suspect claimed to be the president of the United States, an Olympic athlete and a Michigan State trooper.

The suspect is said to have resisted police when they arrived to arrest him. Later, inside a jail cell, the suspect is said to have slammed his body and fists against the cell door, leading police to transport him to a nearby hospital because the suspect was deemed to be a safety concern to himself and needed to have a psychological evaluation.

The suspect was arrested for entry without permission and interfering with a police officer.

Suspect gets away with Apple watches

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Police said an unknown suspect stole a package containing two Apple watches — valued at $250 apiece — from a FedEx delivery dropped off on the front porch of a home in the 1100 block of Balfour Road at around 12:47 p.m. May 4. A witness saw a suspect get out of a blue Dodge Dart, take the package and flee northbound in the vehicle.

Squatters arrested for trespassing

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Police were called to a home in the 700 block of Grand Marais Street at around 11:41 a.m. May 5 after contractors working at the house discovered three individuals who were apparently squatting there. The three suspects — a 21-year-old Detroit woman, a 21-year-old Detroit man and a 17-year-old from Detroit — were said to have been arrested and charged with trespassing. Police said the suspects did “minimal damage” to the home in order to gain entry. Grosse Pointe City public safety officers and detectives are said to have assisted their counterparts in the Park on this incident.

Check fraud suspect sought

GROSSE POINTE CITY — An unknown suspect is being sought by police after he was accused of having deposited a fraudulent check for $22,567 into an account at the Comerica Bank in Grosse Pointe City at around noon May 2. According to a police report, the suspect has deposited numerous checks into multiple accounts at different locations and then tried to withdraw the money before the bank discovered that the checks were fraudulent. The suspect is said by police to have deposited more than $100,000 worth of checks.

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