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Adopted ordinances define, regulate hobby beekeeping

BY ERIC CZARNIK eczarnik@candgnews.com

STERLING HEIGHTS — It has come to “bee”: The Sterling Heights City Council voted in May to introduce and then formally approve a pair of ordinances that allow regulated hobby beekeeping in the city.

The city has been talking about and studying the issue for over a year, and those talks prompted officials to write up two ordinance proposals. City officials said these proposals have since been reviewed by the Sterling Heights Sustainability Commission, local beekeeping groups and Michigan State University.

Last December, the Sterling Heights Planning Commission recommended the proposed beekeeping regulations 8-0.

City Planner Jake Parcell said during a May 7 council meeting that, between the two proposed ordinances, the zoning ordinance sets up hobby beekeeping as an accessory use, and the regulatory ordinance

defines hobby beekeeping and regulates it with the state’s and other communities’ best practices in mind.

Topics raised in the regulation include hive placement and setbacks; hive number limits; a required flyway barrier to keep bees from bothering neighbors; and a required

See BEEKEEPING on page 19A

Plumbrook celebrated as a place to bike

BY ERIC CZARNIK eczarnik@candgnews.com

STERLING HEIGHTS — A new bike lane along Plumbrook Road is promising a wheel good time for local cyclists.

During a May 21 Sterling Heights City Council meeting, City Engineer Brent Bashaw said the new Plumbrook bike lane, which occupies the road section between 17 Mile Road and Utica Road, is part of a pilot program.

“So the city has been reviewing a lot of our road projects over the last handful of years for attractiveness to bike lanes, and Plumbrook checked a lot of these boxes,”

See BIKING on page 22A

NEAR LEFT: City officials say the new bike lane is consistent with the city’s goals of promoting community safety, sustainability and connectivity.

FAR LEFT: Sterling Heights police ride along the new bike lane on Plumbrook Road as part of a May 30 event celebrating the new amenity’s completion.

Photos by Erin Sanchez

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MDOT recommends detours for Clinton River Road bridge work

BY ERIC CZARNIK eczarnik@candgnews.com

STERLING HEIGHTS — Commuters who rely on taking the Clinton River Road bridge over M-53 will have to make alternative plans.

According to the Michigan Department of Transportation, crews planned to start working on the bridge at 5 a.m. May 28, and this project will require the bridge’s closure for three months.

MDOT says the infrastructure fixes will include substructure repairs, some painting and a total replacement of the bridge deck. It is part of the transportation department’s broader bundle of repairs – estimated at $16 million – that includes M-53 between M-59 and 18 Mile Road, as well as the ramps that connect 23 Mile Road to M-53 in Shelby Township.

During the repair process, Clinton River Road between 19 Mile and Schoenherr roads will only allow local traffic, though motorists will still be able to reach Henry Ford II High School, MDOT officials said.

Everyone else should take the following detour paths. Drivers who normally travel eastbound on Clinton River Road should instead go eastbound on 19 Mile Road, then southbound on Schoenherr, and finally back onto Clinton River Road. Westbound drivers should go

See BRIDGE on page 14A

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Memorial Day memories

LEFT: Sterling Heights Memorial Day Parade Grand Marshal and 41-A District Court Chief Judge Stephen Sierawski speaks outside Sterling Heights City Hall during the morning’s events May 27. TOP: Flags wave in the air as the Sterling Heights Memorial Day Parade proceeds. ABOVE: Sterling Heights High School’s marching band performs.

Photos by Erin Sanchez

CRIME WATCH

Kia stolen, recovered in Detroit

Police investigated the theft of a white Kia Optima that reportedly happened May 10 in the 2000 block of 15 Mile Road. Police said they talked to the vehicle owner, who reportedly had parked the car by a restaurant before it disappeared.

Police later learned that the vehicle was impounded after being found May 11 on Goddard Street in Detroit The vehicle’s tires were all stolen, the taillights were taken off and the ignition was damaged, police said.

Men seen fighting, ‘rolling around’ at Van Dyke and 14 Mile

A witness reported two men fighting and “rolling around on the ground” on the northwest corner of Van Dyke Avenue and 14 Mile Road May 19, police said. Police said they checked the intersection’s vicinity around 10 minutes later and didn’t spot any combatants.

Alcoholic beverages stolen from gas station

Two female suspects went to a gas station in the 11000 block of 15 Mile Road the night of May 18 to allegedly commit thirddegree retail fraud by stealing two BuzzBallz alcoholic beverages, according to a police report. Each can was reportedly worth $3.50 before taxes.

Police said the manager didn’t want to

pursue charges but wanted police to inform the suspects’ parents, if possible. The suspects reportedly ran away by the time police arrived, and police couldn’t find them.

Juveniles accused of ‘scoping out houses’

Police went to the area of Island Drive and Hayes Road May 17 upon hearing that two kids riding bikes appeared to be “scoping out houses.” When police arrived, they said they didn’t spot the juveniles.

Restaurant deals with irate clientele

Officers learned May 18 about the case of a customer allegedly swearing and yelling at a manager of a restaurant in the 44000 block of Schoenherr Road, near Hall Road. According to police, the incident started when some customers were mad at waitstaff and attempted to complain to the manager. Police said the argument continued outside the restaurant, though police learned that the customers reportedly calmed down and paid their bill without any assault taking place.

Anyone who has more information about these events or general suspicious happenings is encouraged to call the Sterling Heights Police Department at (586) 446-2800.

— Eric Czarnik

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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS

With the financial support of sponsors, the Sterling Heights Area Community Foundation announced the local student recipients of 20 scholarships collectively worth $33,000 May 21 at Sterling Heights City Hall. The scholarships and their winners include:

• BAE Systems ($1,000): Shiv Kadakia, from Henry Ford II High School.

•General Dynamics Land Systems ($2,000): Brandon Avery.

• Macomb County Chiropractic Association ($2,000): Sarah Fireburg, Genevieve Grbic, Bailey Kamego, Hannah Olmstead and Ashton Wilbraham.

• Mandziuk & Son Alex J. Miesel Vocational Education Scholarship ($1,000): Sylver Bliske, of Sterling Heights, from Sterling Heights High School.

• Mayor Richard J. Notte Scholarship for Government Public Service ($1,000): Theodora Ganac, of Sterling Heights, from Henry Ford II High School.

• Ronald Himmler Science Scholarship ($2,000): Natalie Wiland, from Henry Ford II High School; Julia Griest, from Sterling Heights High School; and Katelyn Coles, from Stevenson High School.

• Rotary Club of Sterling Heights ($1,000): Jackson Schell, of Sterling Heights; and Isabella Mei, of Sterling Heights, from Stevenson High School.

• Selfridge Air National Guard Base Community Council ($1,000): Lily Kosal.

• Sterling Heights Area Community Foundation ($2,500): Muhammad Asad, of Sterling Heights, from Sterling Heights High School; and Gianna Switalski.

• Sterling Heights City Manager Public Management Scholarship ($1,000): Lucas Kernan, a Sterling Heights Parks and Recreation Department worker since 2021.

• Vibe Credit Union ($2,000): Isabelle Gonzales, from Sterling Heights High School.

• Wujek Calcaterra and Sons Scholarship ($1,000): Khushgleen Khehra, of Sterling Heights, from Sterling Heights High School.

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City to celebrate Juneteenth

The Sterling Heights African American Coalition will present its third annual Juneteenth Celebration starting at 3 p.m. June 13 at Dodge Park, 40620 Utica Road.

“The message of Juneteenth is an important one, and we want everyone in the community to be able to join us for this evening of celebration,” African American Coalition Chair Diana Bledsoe said in a statement.

Face painting, a photo booth, and food trucks will accompany dance performances, poetry and music. Daryl Beebe and The KAMP will perform jazz at 5:30 p.m., and Larry Lee and the Back in the Day Band will play R&B and top 40 hits at 7:30 p.m.

Learn more about the event by visiting sterlingheights.gov and searching for “Juneteenth” in the search bar or by calling (586) 446-2470.

City seeks election inspectors

The Sterling Heights City Clerk’s Office needs election inspectors for the Aug. 6 state primary election. Inspectors must be registered Michigan voters, affiliate with a political party and finish a training course. Qualified applicants who participate will get paid for their efforts.

To learn more about how to apply, visit bit.ly/3xxl9HN, visit sterlingheights.gov and search for “Election Inspector Information,” or call (586) 446-2420.

CommUNITY Alliance to hold reading event

The Sterling Heights CommUNITY Alliance will host a Page Turners Social at 6:15 p.m. June 6 at the Sterling Heights Public Library, 40255 Dodge Park Road, for people ages 17 or older to read and socialize with people who love books.

Attendees should bring a book or pick one from the library to read silently for 30 minutes. Participants will then discuss the book and repeat. The event will serve refreshments.

Admission is free. Learn more by visiting shpl.net or by calling (586) 446-2665.

City to hold camping event

The Sterling Heights Parks and Recreation Department will host a Great Outdoor Backyard Campout June 29-30 at the Sterling Heights Nature Center, 42700 Utica Road.

Check-in will take place 4-6 p.m. June 29, and checkout will be the next morning before 9 a.m. June 30. The event will include an evening snack and a continental breakfast. There will be restrooms, but neither showers nor electricity.

RSVP by 5 p.m. June 14. General admission costs $15 per camping Sterling Heights resident or $20 per camping nonresident. Admission is free for kids under 4 years old, but minors must attend with a registered adult. Pets are not allowed. Participants must be able to independently set up camp.

Learn more by visiting bit.ly/3JPYVXM, by visiting registration.sterlingheights.gov and clicking on “Nature Center,” or by calling (586) 446-2710.

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The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office says that cocaine, guns, cash and more were found as a result of a May search warrant investigation in Sterling Heights.

Macomb County investigates suspected drug operation, arrests 2 Sterling men

GUNS, DRUGS, CASH REPORTEDLY SEIZED

BY ERIC CZARNIK eczarnik@candgnews.com

Police recently arrested two Sterling Heights men after allegedly discovering a collection of drugs, guns, cash and more as part of a search warrant in the city.

According to the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office, the Macomb County Sheriff’s Enforcement Team got the warrant to conduct a May 16 investigation of a suspected narcotics operation in Sterling Heights.

Police said the search resulted in the discovery of around 16 grams of cocaine, nine Adderall pills, two rifles, two shotguns, four pistols, multiple ammo boxes and $56,728 in cash. Police said they also seized a Dodge Ram pickup truck.

Authorities identified one suspect as Kyle Derouin, 25, from Sterling Heights, whom the Prosecutor’s Office said was reportedly involved in “distributing large amounts of cocaine in Macomb County.”

Derouin was arraigned in 41-A District Court in Sterling Heights May 17 before Magistrate Michael Piatek and was charged with one 20-year felony of delivery/manufacture of a controlled substance such as cocaine, heroin or another narcotic. He was

also charged with a two-year felony, weapons felony firearm, as well as a charge of possessing the controlled substance of analogues.

Derouin was placed on a $25,000 bond, 10% cash/surety.

The second suspect was identified as Dennis Lasater, 48, from Sterling Heights. He was also arraigned in Sterling Heights’ 41-A District Court before Piatek May 17, but for a single, four-year felony charge of possessing less than 25 grams of controlled substances such as cocaine, heroin or other narcotics. The court reportedly set a $5,000 personal bond for Lasater.

The court has scheduled a June 6 preliminary exam for both suspects before Judge Annemarie Lepore.

Derouin’s listed attorney, John Freeman, whose office is in Troy, told the Sentry that “the case has just started.”

“We are looking forward to getting into the court process and having the case work itself in court,” Freeman said. “It’s too early for me to say anything to the media … but I’m looking forward to mounting a vigorous defense.”

On the MiCOURT online database, Lasater’s attorney was listed as Joseph A. Alex, though Alex told the Sentry that he is no longer representing Lasater.

Anyone who has more information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office by calling (586) 469-5350.

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HAVE A PLAN AND BE READY BEFORE SEVERE WEATHER ROLLS IN

BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — Although severe thunderstorms are a common occurrence in Michigan, many homeowners aren’t prepared.

Extreme weather can hit at any time — bringing heavy rain, flooding, lightning, damaging winds, large hail and even tornadoes. On average, Michigan has 15 tornadoes per year, according to state officials, who said the average lead time for a tornado warning is 10 to 15 minutes.

In the past 10 months, Michigan has had tornado outbreaks twice. The National Weather Service confirmed seven tornadoes touched down in Michigan on Aug. 24, 2023 — the most tornadoes in a single day during the month of August. One tornado touched down in Ingham and Livingston counties, three hit Wayne County, two touched down in Monroe County and another hit in Kent County.

Most recently, four tornadoes touched down in Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, Cass and Branch counties on the

night of May 7, according to the National Weather Service, prompting Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to declare a state of emergency in those areas.

“In the last 10 months, we’ve had very real lessons that tornadoes can and do happen here in Michigan, and they can happen at different times of the year … so having a plan and being prepared is definitely key,” said Lauren Thompson Phillips, public information officer for Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security.

One of the main things people should be aware of is the difference between a watch and a warning for severe weather.

“If you are hearing there’s a watch, that means conditions are right for severe weather. But if you’re hearing there’s a warning, that means that severe weather is coming, or a tornado has been spotted, so you better take cover,” Phillips said.

Whenever the thunder roars, it’s important to get in-

See WEATHER on page 15A

‘Arsenal of Democracy’ beer honors wartime legacy, veterans

BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — Nearly one year before the United States entered World War II, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt declared the country would be the “arsenal of democracy” and supply the free world with equipment and munitions to fight the Axis powers.

More than 80 years later, FDR’s iconic phrase will adorn cans across the city that served as the arsenal among arsenals. Over Memorial Day weekend, Detroit Liquid Ventures unveiled its new Arsenal of Democracy Detroit-style lager, made with support from the Detroit Arsenal of Democracy Museum.

“I have a good friend, John Lind, who runs the Arsenal of Democracy Museum in Detroit,” Mark Rieth, Detroit Liquid Ventures founder, said. “We had conversations months back about how it would be a cool idea to launch a beer called ‘Arsenal of Democracy’ on Memorial Day weekend. That was where it started and we just took it from there, and we were able to get it done in time, which was kind of fun.”

Arsenal of Democracy will be sold in 12- and 16-ounce cans and will be served on tap at Ford’s Garage restaurants in Dearborn and Novi. In line with its wartime-inspired name, the olive drab cans feature an M4 Sherman tank with bombers overhead. Both tanks and bombers were produced in the

Detroit area. The Willow Run plant built B-24 Liberator bombers, while the Detroit Arsenal in Warren built 27% of the Sherman tanks used in the war.

“They built the tank plant, and then around that nucleus all the other plants were built,” said Lind, the director of the Detroit Arsenal of Democracy Museum. “Thousands and thousands of small feeder plants were built. Ford built the bomber plant out at Willow Run. And the rail spur, which is incredibly important for shipping and receiving, the main rail spur in Detroit fed not only Cleveland but Philadelphia and Chicago and Kentucky and Toledo, where the bulk of the Willys Jeeps were made.”

Tanks and planes were built in Detroit and used by all the major Allied militaries. British and Free French forces used Shermans alongside the U.S. military in North Africa and on the Western Front in Europe, while the Soviet Union and its tank forces had a significant number of Shermans augmenting the Russian tanks produced on the Eastern Front.

“What we did is we equipped the rest of the world,” Lind said. “We fielded the equivalent of 250 divisions, but we equipped 2,000. And that was us, the great arsenal of democracy.”

The Detroit-style lager itself has a long history. Detroit breweries like Stroh’s, Goebel, Pfeiffer, and about 40 other breweries, were supplying watering holes around the city

See BEER on page 20A

The olive drab cans and tap handles of the Arsenal of Democracy Detroit-style lager feature an M4 Sherman tank and bombers. Sherman tanks were produced in Warren and bombers were built at Willow Run during World War II.

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northbound on Schoenherr before going westbound on 19 Mile and then back onto Clinton River Road.

During the May 21 Sterling Heights City Council meeting, City Manager Mark Vanderpool commented on the upcoming road closure and predicted that the project is “going to be rather disruptive in our city.”

City Engineer Brent Bashaw also gave a brief presentation on the matter, replying that the good news is that the project will connect the sidewalk on Clinton River Road’s east side between 19 Mile Road and Henry Ford II High School. The new sidewalk along the bridge will have pedestrian safety features such as a separation barrier that keeps vehicles away from people traveling on foot, he explained.

Bashaw also said that the city did its best to make sure the work mainly takes place over the summer while school was out.

“So the goal is to have this bridge back open by the end of August,” he said. “We know this will be a disruption. It’ll be a nice improvement in the end. The sidewalk will be able to tie into, you know, a lot of different things in the future, like Donovan Park, the (Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority) trail, which is on the west side of the river.

“And all of these tie-ins can be made with our Clinton River Road project that we just received a federal earmark for. So that’ll be an exciting improvement that will be up-

ABOVE: The Michigan Department of Transportation expects bridge work for the Clinton River Road bridge over M-53 to take around three months to complete. In the meantime, MDOT has recommended detours while the bridge is closed to traffic. LEFT: Orange barrels await construction along Clinton River Road by the bridge that crosses over M-53. Work was scheduled to begin on the bridge May 28.

coming.”

Sterling Heights’ upcoming Clinton River Road project, estimated at over $10 million, will reconstruct the road between Canal and Hayes roads. According to the 2024-25 budget, the city will pay around $3 million toward that project, while federal funding will pick up around $7.4 million.

Learn more about MDOT roadwork updates by visiting michigan.gov/drive, or more about MDOT itself by visiting michigan.gov/mdot. Learn more about Sterling Heights’ road projects by visiting sterlingheights.gov/1039/Road-Projects or by calling (586) 446-2489.

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Weather

doors — whether that be a building, or, if none are nearby, a car — and remember to close all doors, windows and blinds.

If you’re outside with no place to shelter, experts say to seek low ground away from trees and metal objects.

In the event of a tornado, get to a basement or storm cellar. If there’s no basement, head to a small, interior room on the lowest level, making sure to stay away from windows, doors and outside walls.

Wherever you plan to take cover, you should store a home emergency kit — a collection of basic items that your household may need in the event of an emergency.

During and after severe weather, you and your family might need to survive on your own for several days, so having a threeday supply of food, water and other items is a necessity.

A basic emergency supply kit should include: a 72-hour supply of water, which is at least 1 gallon of water per person per day for drinking and sanitation needs; at least a three-day supply of nonperishable food per person; a manual can opener to open canned goods; a first aid kit; moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sani-

tation; and household chlorine bleach and a medicine dropper to disinfect water.

The kit should also contain some basic tools and equipment including: a multitool, wrench or pliers to turn off utilities; a battery-powered or hand-cranked radio or a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert; extra batteries; a flashlight; local maps; paper and pencils; a whistle to signal for help; matches in a waterproof container; a fire extinguisher; a dust mask to help filter contaminated air; and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter in place.

Because every household is different, additional items can be added to your kit based on your individual needs, including: prescription medications; glasses and contact lens solution; infant formula, bottles, diapers, wipes and diaper rash cream; pet food and water; feminine supplies and personal hygiene items; a complete change of clothing appropriate for your climate; sturdy shoes; and maybe even some activities for children.

Cash or traveler’s checks and important family documents — such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records saved electronically or in a waterproof, portable container — are other suggested items to have on hand.

“You just want to be prepared in case you lose power, have any damage to your house or anything like that. It’s always good

to be prepared and have a kit ready just in case,” said Lindsay Schwan, a planner with Oakland County Emergency Management.

Once you’ve assembled your kit, your family should decide where to store it, so everyone knows where it is in the event of an emergency — ideally, wherever you plan to take cover. Canned food should be stored in a cool, dry place, and boxed food should be stored in tightly closed plastic or metal containers.

It’s also important to maintain your kit so that it’s ready when needed. That means rethinking your needs every year, replacing

expired items as needed and updating your kit as your family’s needs change.

After a storm has passed, experts say to wait 30 minutes before heading outdoors because lightning can strike 10 miles away from a storm. They also suggest staying away from downed power lines and checking on older people and children who may need help.

For more information on how to prepare before, during and after an emergency or disaster, visit michigan.gov/miready and oakgov.com/community/emergency-man agement.

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Ford F-100 pickup keeps on truckin’

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — What started out as a dilapidated pickup truck is now a sleek, vintage vehicle that draws plenty of attention.

Nearly 25 years ago, Paul Grabski took a chance by purchasing a 1953 Ford F-100 pickup truck. Although he got a good deal on the sale, the vehicle had seen better days.

“It was inexpensive. I brought it home. It was sort of a derelict vehicle,” Grabski, 66, said. “It was so tall. It was an old farm truck that was taken out of a barn in Saginaw.”

The Sterling Heights resident knew that a couple of previous owners tried to turn the vehicle into a hot rod without much success. His plan was to restore the truck and then put it up for sale.

“When I got it running, the vehicle was not in drivable shape,” Grabski said. “No steering, no brakes.”

He changed his mind about selling the truck, though, and decided to keep it. Grabski soon got to work to make the set of wheels his own.

“I tore it down and I rebuilt the entire chassis. Both suspensions, front and back,” Grabski said. “I did the motor up nice, put an automatic transmission in it. Virtually created the truck. In the process I threw everything but the cab and the doors away. It was just all junk.”

Then “life got in the way,” so Grabski parked the Ford in the garage, where it stayed for 15 years.

“A couple years ago we decided we’d go ahead and finish it,” the 1975 Eisenhower High School graduate said.

He found a custom painter who beautified the truck with an indigo blue color.

“It’s not original, but what we did, we did right. It is customized to be more enjoyable and easier to operate than when it was first built,” Grabski said. “It’s pretty comfortable to ride in now as opposed to the old farm truck. A farm truck is exactly that. They’re stiff. They’re hard to drive. This changed it all.”

The pickup is now equipped with power steering, power brakes, automatic transmission, air conditioning and power windows. He even installed a Chevy V-8 engine. To keep up with the truck’s authentic appearance, the rear end is a bit higher than the front.

“It gives that hot rod stance to it. I love the wood floor in the back. I like the louver hood,” Grabski said. “I built the truck I wanted to build with the help of some friends and some people I paid to have work done.”

Working on the truck was second nature for Grabski, who has “done auto repair my whole life.” He worked in the auto industry in production, building various car models, motor home chassis and transmissions. The retired GM employee also learned the trade by repairing vehicles when he worked overtime.

“I picked up tons of knowledge repairing them,” he said.

Grabski, who built model cars as a kid, paid attention to the interior.

“This is actually a factory seat reimagined. It used to be a straight, flat seat,” he said of the front seat. “A couple down in Detroit that did the interior came up with this design. We added a box on the bottom; we didn’t have cup holders in ’53.”

Grabski is a fixture at all the local car haunts, including the Mount Cle-

TOP: Paul Grabski, of Sterling Heights, will be at several local car shows this summer with his 1953 Ford F-100 pickup truck.

LEFT: When Grabski bought the 1953 Ford F-100 pickup truck nearly 25 years ago, it was considered “an old farm truck.” He worked to restore it over the years.

BOTTOM LEFT: “This is actually a factory seat reimagined,” Grabski said of the front seat. “It used to be a straight, flat seat.”

RIGHT: One of

mens Cruise, Autorama, the annual Shorewood Kiwanis Club of St. Clair Shores Harper Charity Cruise, and Cruisin’ 53, organized by the Warren Community Foundation and the Center Line Festival Foundation.

People have stopped him in the middle of the avenue to snap photos during the Woodward Dream Cruise. He’s won trophies for the vehicle, which has about 2,500 miles on it.

“We get thumbs-up everywhere we go. We get phones shoved out the window at traffic lights,” said Grabski, whose wife, Roberta Hunter, is usually by his side. “You meet a lot of people with a vehicle like this.”

On a recent Monday morning while at James C. Nelson Park in Sterling Heights, local resident Donna Hill — while on the walking track — noticed the restored pickup truck.

“What kind of engine? Was that the original color? It’s so perfect how you kept it up,” Hill said. “That’s really nice. That is absolutely beautiful.”

BOTTOM

Grabski’s favorite features is the wood floor in the back.

Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

OP. ED. - PARALYSIS OF LEADERSHIP

Te critical issue of our time is the paralysis in leadership that can be seen at all levels of government. Perhaps due to its lack of proximity to the voters, nowhere is this paralysis more evident than in our state legislature. In the senate, one of the ways it reveals itself is in the funding of pet projects.

Recently, a group of my neighbors in Troy banded together to resolve an issue that afected them directly. Tey successfully lobbied state senator Mike Webber to allocate $10 million dollars for two additional sound walls along I-75 to help mitigate noise pollution. I am ecstatic for my neighbors, and they deserve all the peace and quiet that we can provide. Yet, it is absolutely astonishing that Mike Webber’s idea of sound policy is to spend $10 million dollars on a couple of concrete walls along I-75 as opposed to addressing the myriad issues facing our community.

Te quality of our roads and infrastructure is at critically poor levels. Te services we provide to our community are dwindling and poor at best. Te amenities allocated to the public trust such as schools, libraries and the like are obsolete and in need of immediate reinvestment. Our police, frefghters and DPW operate on diminishing budgets while our taxes have reached historically high levels. Tese are the issues we need addressed for our community.

Mike Webber’s ultimate fear and critical priority is exclusively the outcome of his reelection. Tis fear manifests itself in the simplistic belief that his obligations to our community are achieved by appeasing the loudest voices as opposed to being a senator for all. Predictably, this has turned the senator into someone that recoils from making sound decisions seeking comfort instead in selfsh outcomes.

We deserve better.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

18A/ STERLING HEIGHTS SENTRY • JUNE 5, 2024

JUNE

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D-Day + 80 Years: Flag ceremony, lectures, activities, learn about Packard Proving Grounds’ role in WWII and more, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, free but registration required, www. packardprovinggrounds.org

JUNE

8

Fishing derby: Also free lunch and prizes for kids, 8-11a.m., Lake St. Clair Metropark, 31300 Metropolitan Parkway in Harrison Township, registration and park pass required, harrisontownshipmi.gov, prose@ harrisontownshipmi.gov

JUNE

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Roller Nights: For skates, skateboards and bikes, also music and food trucks, 5-8 p.m., Dodge Park, 40620 Utica Road in Sterling Heights, also July 16, Aug. 20 and Sept. 10, sterlingheights.gov

ONGOING

Farmers markets: 3-8 p.m. Thursdays until Sept. 26 (except July 4 and 25), also food trucks, vendors and special events including Pride Night June 6, Juneteenth celebration June 13, Park It Family Fun and Movie in the Park (“Trolls Band Together”) June 27, Cool Car Rally July 11, Park It Family Fun and Movie in the Park (“Super Mario Bros. Movie”) Aug. 8, Pet Parade Sept. 5, Market Fit Sept. 12, Oktoberfest Sept.

19, and Touch A Truck Sept. 26, Dodge Park, 40620 Utica Road in Sterling Heights, sterling-heights.net/ 1236/Dodge-Park-Thursdays

Music in the Park: ABBA Mania (tribute act) at 7 p.m. June 6, Daryl Beebe & KAMP (jazz and blues) at 5:30 p.m. and Larry Lee and Back in the Day (party music) at 7:30 p.m. June 13, My Best Friend’s Girl (The Cars tribute) at 7 p.m. June 20, Bernadette Kathryn and the Lonely Days Band (country rock) at 7 p.m. June 27, Magic Bus (Woodstock-era) at 7 p.m. July 11, Nameless (classic rock) at 7 p.m. July 18, Rockstar (hair metal) at 7 p.m. Aug. 1, Planet of Fun (rock/ dance) at 7 p.m. Aug. 8, Your Generation (party band) at 7 p.m. Aug. 15, Family Tradition Band (country rock) at 7 p.m. Aug. 22, and Square Pegz (’80s) at 7 p.m. Aug. 29, Dodge Park, 40620 Utica Road in Sterling Heights, facebook.com/dodgeparkthursdays, (586) 446-2700

Fun Time Cruzers: Weekly car shows, prizes, 50-50 and more, 4-8 p.m. every Monday through September, Lakeside Mall, 14000 Lakeside Circle in Sterling Heights, (586) 260-3459, funtimecruzers.com

Dodge Park Splash Pad: Noon-8 p.m. Mondays and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays, 40620 Utica Road in Sterling Heights, (586) 446-2711 (weather hotline), myshpr.net

Widowed Friends dancing: Every Tuesday, doors at 6 p.m. and music from 7-10:30 p.m., American Polish Century Club, 33204 Maple Lane in Sterling Heights, RSVP to Victoria at (586) 566-7936

Northern Toastmasters: Meets 6:30 p.m. every second and fourth Monday of month, Leo’s Coney Island, 33577 Van Dyke Ave. in Sterling Heights, (248) 828-7481, samcrowl@comcast.net

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

Health workshops: For chronic pain, high blood pressure and more, hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, beaumonthealth.digitalsignup.com

Upton House Museum tours: Visit 1860s Michigan Historical Landmark 1-4 p.m. every Wednesday and second Sunday of month, 40433 Dodge Park Road in Sterling Heights, (586) 446-2495, sterlingheights. gov/789/Upton-House-Museum

Lupus support groups: 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of month and 7 p.m. every last Wednesday, Zoom, (248) 901-7299, milupus.org/support-groups

To view more Community Calendar and to submit your own, visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise an event, call (586) 498-8000.

JUNE 21-23

American Polish Festival & Craft Show: Also live music, dance performances, food, cocktails and beer tent all weekend, plus Kids’ Paczki Jam June 22 and polka Mass and Srodek’s Pierogi Eating Challenge June 23, American Polish Century Club, 33204 Maple Lane in Sterling Heights, see full schedule and times at americanpolishfestival.com

Beekeeping

water supply for the insects.

The requirements may differ depending on zoning classification and property size. For instance, there’s a two-hive limit on properties under a half-acre, but some larger properties may have up to 20, Parcell explained.

There’s also a permitting process that will require applicants to pay around $70 and take a beekeeping course, Parcell said.

“The last thing we want is people purchasing hives, neglecting them and letting them die,” he said.

Councilman Michael Radtke said he supports beekeeping and doesn’t think the practice would explode in popularity if it gets approved.

“It’s a specialized task,” he said. “And the ordinance is pretty clear: You have to have a beekeeping class. … You have to establish a barrier. You have to buy the hives.

“And … as someone who likes hobbies, I’m sure this is not a cheap hobby to invest in all this gear and all this stuff and import the bees and everything else.”

However, Radtke said he was concerned about the proposal’s civil liberties implications. He interpreted a section as essentially allowing code enforcement to inspect beekeeping properties “whenever they’d like” without a warrant.

“I would be comfortable with the property being inspected every three years, which is when the permit expires, or upon a complaint. That makes the most sense to me,” he said. “But the idea that … the city could just come on your property whenever because you have a beehive, I think that that seems to be a little bit overkill.”

Parcell said the wording was designed to allow rapid responses should something like a massive delivery of hives take place or if bees start swarming while their owner is

on vacation. He added that code enforcement announces their presence and doesn’t sneak around on people’s property.

City Attorney Marc Kaszubski added that code enforcement knocks first, and he believed that any such visits would be “largely complaint-driven” and done to prevent “immediate harm.”

But during the May 21 meeting, Parcell said city officials changed the proposal’s wording on inspections to make it more of a “case-by-case basis” that prioritizes safety.

“If something happens with bees or in that instance where we want to get on-site and control the animals, in order to provide safety for the residents of the house or adjacent neighbors … then we want to be able to enter and remediate that as soon as possible,” Parcell said.

“I believe this language is more in line with what we’ve seen in other instances in our code of ordinances, and based on our verbiage here, we believe it is sufficient to justify immediate entry in these instances alone.”

Radtke then proposed an additional motion to reduce the hive setback requirement from 20 feet from the property line to 10 feet, and council members approved that motion 5-2, with councilwomen Barbara Ziarko and Maria Schmidt dissenting. Ziarko had earlier said on May 7 that she preferred keeping the 20-foot setback requirement unless “the time comes that people are suggesting that they need that change,” in which case the council could then consider a variance or changing that requirement in the future.

Finally, the council formally adopted the pair of beekeeping ordinances with unanimous votes.

Learn more about Sterling Heights by visiting sterlingheights.gov or by calling (586) 446-2489.

Call Staff Writer Eric Czarnik at (586) 498-1058.

Music and entertainment abound at Te Reserve at Red Run

Senior Independent Living Never Looked So Fun

Picture this: a perfect summer night in Michigan relaxing with friends while listening to your favorite tunes. If this sounds like an enjoyable evening, you need to visit Te Reserve at Red Run. Located in Madison Heights, Te Reserve will host its second annual concert series starting May 22. All concerts will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on a Wednesday evening and feature unique local celebrity musicians.

• June 19 — Vanessa Carr.

• July 17 — Rick & Dayna Lieder.

• Aug. 21 — Jef Cavataio.

• Sept. 18 — Te Soul Commission & Kathleen.

“Last year’s concerts were very enjoyable fun,” shared Georgia Forman, community member at Te Reserve at Red Run. “I love them, and I am looking forward to attending again this year.”

Along with music events, community members who live at Te Reserve at Red Run are treated to a variety of opportunities for entertainment and fun through its Trive Program. Te Reserve is known for being a modern, independent living community where people ages 55+ engage in enriching activities that align with their interests, such as fower

arranging classes, outings to local events, educational programs, Cappuccino Clique, happy hour, poker tournaments, Drum Fit and more. “Te art studio also provides community members, and locals, a space to share their talents in painting, ceramics, jewelry design and creative writing — the sky’s the limit!” said Sheri Emery, executive director at Te Reserve.

To keep up with current events at Te Reserve, visit its Facebook page at facebook.com/ ReserveAtRedRun. Also, to RSVP for the concert series, or to fnd out more about living — and thriving — at Te Reserve at Red Run, call (248) 776-2000.

Roderick Campbell, painter & community member at Te Reserve at Red Run

Beautiful Dining Room Plenty of room for fun events

with cold suds for decades until prohibition came into law.

“I’m a huge lager brewer (and) fan,” Rieth said. “That started back in my Atwater (Brewery) days, and I always wanted to bring back that Detroit-style lager that had been made back in the 1800s. (Arsenal) is an ode to that style of beer that was made back in 1850 when Bernhard Stroh was hand-delivering kegs in wheelbarrows.”

When the ban on beer was lifted and World War II broke out, Stroh’s and other breweries around the country picked up contracts to supply U.S. service members with domestic beer overseas.

“Beer was sent overseas in large, large amounts, and that was to keep the GIs from

trying to make their own and possibly poisoning themselves,” Lind said. “Beer was contracted out particularly to the Pacific. There was beer in Europe. That wasn’t a problem.”

For as much relief as Detroit lagers provided service members during the war, Rieth plans for Arsenal of Democracy to be more than just a cold drink with a nifty name. Detroit Liquid Ventures plans on supporting veterans causes along with supporting the Detroit Arsenal of Democracy Museum through licensing its name.

“What we’re doing is we’re trying to support in different ways,” Rieth said. “Financially, as part of it, we can’t do it on a percentage of proceeds. It’s not allowed, so we want to make certain that we make some donations to some certain charities throughout the year as good gestures. One would be the Arsenal of Democracy Museum. Obviously,

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we want to support them because they’re a big part of what we wanted to accomplish with the beer. Others we’re talking to are the VA hospital downtown and some others that we’ll announce over the next month or two.”

Arsenal of Democracy will be a regular part of the Detroit Liquid Ventures lineup,

Biking

from page 1A

Bashaw said. “These bike lane projects are becoming very popular in the area, although this is our first in Sterling Heights.”

According to city officials, the Plumbrook bike lane is the result of an estimated $4.84 million project that included around 2.3 miles of roadwork that took place along the road from Utica Road to Van Dyke Avenue last year, as well as new trees, traffic signals, sidewalk and lighting.

Bashaw explained that city officials checked out and studied bike paths in Ann Arbor, Ferndale, Oak Park and Detroit. He said the new bike lane in Sterling Heights meets or exceeds federal and state safety requirements, adding that that includes a 2-foot crosshatched buffer zone, around 200 traffic delineators, and green-painted markings in sensitive areas, such as local road intersections.

“So all three of these measures are designed to increase the safety and increase the comfort level of using the bike lanes,” he said.

Bashaw said the new bike lane is in a heavily residential area and a 35 mph zone, with traffic calming measures in place. He added that it will offer easy access to nearby bike trails.

Sterling Heights police Lt. Jason Bisdorf said federal data supports the argument that bike lanes promote safety for cyclists. He said the Police Department will educate

people about traffic laws and enforce those laws.

“Michigan law states that a person riding a bicycle has all the rights and is subject to all the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle, with some exceptions,” Bisdorf said.

“Basically, that means bicycles legally have the right to share the road with vehicles, regardless if there’s a bike lane or if there’s not.”

Bisdorf recommended that drivers and cyclists visit the Michigan State Police website for explanations on road safety laws and guidance.

“As this path will be the first in our city, it will be important for our department to monitor this new bike lane and make sure the motor vehicle drivers and bicyclists are safe and they take appropriate enforcement action to provide a safe environment,” he added.

Community Relations Director Melanie Davis said the new amenity fits the city’s Visioning 2040 plans and guiding principles for community safety, sustainability and connectivity.

She said the city will produce videos and embark on a public education campaign to “demystify” bike lanes and remind the public about the rules of the road regarding bicycles.

City officials were scheduled to mark the bike lane’s opening with a ribbon-cutting May 30, after press time. Police planned to hand out bike helmets at the event while supplies were still available.

Learn more about Michigan’s bicycle laws by visiting michigan.gov/msp and searching for “Bicycle Laws” in the search bar. For more information about Sterling

Heights, visit sterlingheights.gov or call (586) 446-2489.

Call Staff Writer Eric Czarnik at (586) 498-1058.

CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS

COUNTY OF MACOMB, MICHIGAN

ORDINANCE NO: 278-KKK

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE

THE CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS HAS ADOPTED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS TO ALLOW AN ACCESSORY USE FOR BEEKEEPING IN SPECIFIC ZONING DISTRICTS. THE ORDINANCE SHALL BE EFFECTIVE UPON THE EXPIRATION OF SEVEN DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OF ADOPTION. A COPY OF THE ORDINANCE CAN BE INSPECTED OR OBTAINED FROM THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE IN CITY HALL, 40555 UTICA ROAD, STERLING HEIGHTS, MICHIGAN 48313 DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS.

Published: Sterling Heights Sentry 06/05/2024

CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS

ORDINANCE NO: 496

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE

0174-2423

THE CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS HAS ADOPTED AN ORDINANCE WHICH AMENDS CHAPTER 8 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO REGULATE HOBBY BEEKEEPING WITHIN THE CITY. THE ORDINANCE SHALL BE EFFECTIVE UPON PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OF ADOPTION. A COPY OF THE ORDINANCE CAN BE INSPECTED OR OBTAINED FROM THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE IN CITY HALL, 40555 UTICA ROAD, STERLING HEIGHTS, MICHIGAN 48313, DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS.

Published: Sterling Heights Sentry 06/05/2024

STERLING HEIGHTS ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2024

MEETING TO BE HELD AT STERLING HEIGHTS CITY HALL 40555 UTICA ROAD 7:00 P.M.

AGENDA ITEMS:

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. ROLL CALL

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

5. CORRESPONDENCE

6. PUBLIC HEARING

A. PZBA24- 0017 – Offce/Retail Building

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0172-2423

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Property Address: 44616 Mound Road

Location: East side of Mound Road, south of Dobry Drive

Current Zoning: C-1 Local Convenience Business District

B. PZBA24-0018 – 2020 Outdoor Media, LLC

Requesting Board approval for a use variance which if granted would permit an electronic message billboard (off premise sign) that exceeds maximum permissible height, area, and percentage of electronic message center allowed and is not a monument sign in an M-2 Heavy Industrial District.

Property Address: 6699 Metropolitan Parkway

Location: North side of Metropolitan Parkway between Van Dyke and Mound Road

Current Zoning: M-2 Heavy Industrial District

C. PZBA24-0020 – ABC Supply Company

Requesting Board approval for a use variance which if granted would allow for outdoor storage as an accessory use located outside of the rear yard on a corner lot in an M-1 Light Industrial District.

Property Address: 6050 Nineteen Mile Road

Location: South side of Nineteen Mile Road, east of Mound Road

Current Zoning: M-1 Light Industrial District

NEXT MEETING DATE: July 23, 2024

Pashko Ujkic, Chairman

Zoning Board of Appeals

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