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SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation recently announced the awarding of $800,000 in grants to 36 organizations through the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Legacy Funds, and those grants included $50,000 for Shelby Township to build a universally accessible kayak launch and fishing dock, which is one piece, at River Bends Park. Elizabeth “Lizzy” Schultz, Shelby Township naturalist and Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center coordinator, said that as an avid paddler, this project is dear to her heart. “I believe the joy of floating down the Clinton River, watching muskrats and turtles while listening to singing birds, should be a barrier-free experience. It’s an honor to help make that happen for our community,” she said. The Clinton River Water Trail runs through River Bends Park and is enjoyed by residents and tourists. The current River Bends Park fishing site and kayak or canoe launch area is a dirt path with a steep decline. See GRANTS on page 5A
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MEMORIAL DAY IN UTICA LEFT: The Marine Corps League Honor Guard presents the colors at Utica’s Memorial Day ceremony May 28 at Memorial Park.
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UTICA — Utica is welcoming its new police chief, who already has plans in line for the city in the near future. At the last City Council meeting, Matthew Kaluzny was formally appointed as chief. At the upcoming June 13 City Council meeting, he will be formally pinned and acknowledged. He put together some future plans that he presented to his department members May 30 and has shared them in hopes that the community, too, helps make them possible. Kaluzny has served the city of Utica since 2005 and had been deputy chief since last year. He was a sergeant from 2017 to 2022 and Utica Police and Fire Retirement Systems trustee since 2011. A U.S. Army veteran, he has more than 25 years of comKaluzny bined military and civilian law enforcement experience. He has earned a Master of Public Administration from Oakland University, a Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice from Michigan State University and a graduate certificate in criminal justice from the FBI National Academy. He has been married to his wife, Lisa, for 18 years, and they have two boys ages 13 and 9. They also have two shiba inu dogs. “We enjoy traveling, sons’ sports (hockey, soccer), spending time on our boat,” he said via email. He said he is honored to have been entrusted by the mayor and City Council to lead the department.
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People who have mobility challenges or disabilities are not able to use the launch, which creates a barrier in this section of the water trail. There are a few neighboring communities that have universally accessible boat launches, but they are more than 6 miles of river away. By constructing a universally accessible boat launch in River Bends Park, the Shelby Township Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Department will be creating a stronger network of accessible launches so that more people can utilize more of the Clinton River Water Trail. Thanks to the grant awarded by the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and a grant from the National Environmental Education Foundation for $20,000, the Shelby Township Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Department will be able to install an “EZ Launch” kayak launch at the River Bends Park fishing site. The EZ Launch exceeds Americans with Disabilities Act standards. The township also will be upgrading the parking lot and pathways to ensure universal access.
Township officials are looking for help in cleaning up the Clinton River in preparation for the project. In partnership with the Clinton River Watershed Council, the township is seeking volunteers to help remove trash around the waterway. Those interested can meet at the River Bends Park fishing site located at 49354 Ryan Road at 2 p.m. June 10. Organizers prefer preregistration to ensure they have enough supplies. Sign up at register.shelbytwp.org. There will be ice cream to celebrate the cleanup. Joe Youngblood, director of the Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Department, said this will be a very popular and positive addition to Shelby Township. “The new Shelby Township accessible kayak launch will be a great addition to our park system. We are also in process of clearing out debris to make the river as safe as possible,” he said. The township hopes to have the launch and dock compleded by this fall. The Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Legacy Funds focus on regional caregiving, design and access, youth sports, and the Grosse Pointe community. Wilson, who died at age 95 in 2014, was a Grosse Pointe Shores resident and the founder and owner of the Buffalo Bills.
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UTICA — Baseball is back at Jimmy John’s Field. An icon in the Utica community since opening in 2016, the United Shore Professional Baseball League is back and better than ever in 2023, continuing its tradition of assisting players in reaching their Major League Baseball dreams. With 48 players signed to MLB organizations and three players making MLB rosters (Randy Dobnak, Logan Gillaspie and Jared Koenig), the USPBL’s growing reputation of elevating players to the next level continues to attract talent from all over the map. “That was probably one of my main reasons for why I came here,” Utica Unicorns pitcher Conner Tomasic, an Indiana native, said. “It’s been seven seasons going on eight, and there’s already been 50 people drafted here, so you know people are watching and coming to see guys. It was a no-brainer to come here.” Along with the exposure, it’s also extremely competitive baseball, and the fans are loving every minute of it.
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It’s only right to start off with the 2022 USPBL champions, but it’s a newlook squad coming into this season for the Birmingham Bloomfield Beavers, who are three-time champions of the league. Missing their top-three hitters from 2022 and the majority of their pitching staff, the Beavers will look to rely on returning veteran outfielders Chris Davis and Travious Ford, and returning infielder JD Stubbs to bolster the offensive unit. Davis is off to a hot start so far in 2023, batting .571 with two home runs in seven atbats while Ford is building off his successful 2022 campaign with a .500 batting average in 10 at-bats. The Beavers have scored five or more runs in both of their games this season, but are looking for their pitching staff to provide some consistency. Troy native Nick Gajewski, who played collegiately at Rochester University, is one of the Beavers pitchers hoping to help bolster the staff this season. A first-year player in the USPBL, Gajewski said that while it has been an adjustment, it feels like a full-circle moment to be playing in the league this season. “Definitely trying to settle in and find See USPBL on page 10A
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MAKE A PINECONE BIRD FEEDER UTICA — The Utica Parks and Recreation Commission invites all friends of birds to spend time at Clinton River Heritage Park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 10. Participants will be making pine cone bird feeders. All supplies will be included at this free event.
Spring art show brought beauty to Township Hall SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Fine Art Society’s Spring Art Show, which featured many beautiful art pieces for sale, was held May 30 at the Shelby Township Hall.
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SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Library will be hosting its Paws to Read program for students in kindergarten and up from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. June 24. Children and their caregivers can check in at the children’s desk to take turns reading to a certified therapy dog with its handler. Bring a book from home or choose one from the library.
EVENT STARTS UTICA PUBLIC LIBRARY’S SUMMER READING PROGRAM
UTICA — The Utica Public Library’s Summer Reading Kickoff will run 1-3 p.m. June 10 at the library, 7530 Auburn Road. It will feature the Kona Ice food truck, a bounce house and lawn games. Drop in at the library anytime between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. June 12 to guess the titles of children’s books based on emojis. The Reptarium will bring exotic animals to the library from 1 to 2 p.m. June 14. Seating is limited; registration for the program opens June 7 in person at the library or by calling (586) 731-4141.
Retail sales increased in April
STATEWIDE — The Michigan Retailers Association reported that April retail sales increased over those in March. Retailers also predicted summer sales through July would increase. The April Retail Index survey came in at 60.6, an increase over March’s 57.4. Fifty-two percent of Michigan retailers reported a sales increase over March. Thirty-four percent noted a decrease, and 14% reported no change. The 100-point index provides a snapshot of the state’s overall retail industry. Index values above 50 generally indicate positive activity — the higher the number, the stronger the activity. The seasonally adjusted performance index is conducted by the Michigan Retailers Association in cooperation with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s Detroit branch.
Warm weather activities begin with Summer Kickoff
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township will be holding its 2023 Summer Kickoff 4-8 p.m. June 9 in River Bends Park, 5700 22 Mile Road. The free event will feature a live taping of Shelby TV’s “The Treehouse” at 6:30 p.m.; touch a truck; the Shelby Township Police and Fire departments; animals from the Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center; princesses and superheroes; food trucks; live music; a Michigan Craft Beer Tent; and a showing of “The Lion King” on a big outdoor screen. For more information on the Summer Kickoff or summer programs, visit shelbytwp.org/summer.
New vending machine dispenses books for Beacon Tree students SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Beacon Tree Elementary School, through its Beacon Tree Volunteers, has installed a new vending machine filled with more than 20 different books selected by UCS teachers. Students earn stickers as they exhibit the school’s five positive behavior traits. Once a student earns the stickers for honesty, gratitude, kindness, respect and responsibility, the student turns them in for an Inchy the Bookworm token. The student puts the token in the vending machine and The vending machine is in the school’s main hallway.
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STATEWIDE — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will hold a “Free Fishing Weekend” June 10-11. During the weekend, all fishing license fees will be waived Saturday and Sunday. Residents and out-of-state visitors may enjoy fishing on both inland and Great Lakes waters for all species of fish. All fishing regulations will still apply. A recreation passport will not be required for entry into state parks and boating access sites during the Free Fishing Weekend. Also during the June 10-11 weekend, residents and visitors can legally ride off-road vehicles legally without buying an ORV license or trail permit. All other ORV rules and laws still apply. For more information, visit Michigan.gov/ORVInfo.
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Mackinac Island Pizza Co., which serves Detroit-style pizza and is among the restaurants operated by the Grand Hotel; and the Cedar Grove Bike Track, a dirt bike trail designed for children 12 and younger. In the last few years, a distillery, a brewery and a whiskey-themed restaurant and bar have opened as well. So how do you make the most of a day trip to the island, which was recently named Best Summer Travel Destination in the country by USA Today readers. Here’s a loose itinerary to make sure you enjoy the highlights.
9 a.m. — Join a horse-driven tour with Mackinac Island Carriage Tours
This might seem like a no-brainer, but it wasn’t until my third trip to Mackinac that I hopped aboard. What a difference. It’s a leisurely and nearly two-hour excursion that provides a better sense of the island. There are several stops, so you can get off and explore. The company bills itself as the oldest horse and buggy service in the world.
11 a.m. — Explore Fort Mackinac
Perched atop a bluff overlooking the harbor, the limestone fort is a one-of-a-kind attraction in Michigan. Costumed interpreters offer rifle-firing demonstrations and tours, sharing the stories of the Revolutionary War-era fortress. Exhibits share the island’s role in the War of 1812. For a unique experience, make a reservation to shoot an authentic cannon. Cap your visit with refreshments at the Fort Mackinac Tea Room. Run by the Grand Hotel, the Tea Room boasts some of the best views on the island. Other lunch options: For a more casual break, order a picnic from the Mission Point Picnic Society. Customers select their own fare, everything from crackers and cheese to dips and charcuteries to sandwiches and salads. Lunch sacks also are available. Spread your picnic on Mission Point Resort’s expansive lawn overlooking the Straits of Mackinac. Other options include grabbing prepared foods at Doud’s Market, the island’s only grocer, run by descendants of the aforementioned Patrick Doud. The island is home to a variety of restaurants, most of them can be found along Main Street.
1 p.m. — Rent that bicycle
Bike rentals can be found along the village’s Main Street and at some hotels. It’s an 8-mile trek around the island and you can pedal at your own pace. If the views of the Straits of Mackinac, Lake Huron and the Mackinac Bridge aren’t enough to lure you away from the shops, the M-185 loop (it’s an official state
highway) passes landmarks like Arch Rock, an unusual rock formation that stands nearly 15 stories high above Lake Huron.
3 p.m. — Grand Hotel
It is well worth the short uphill walk from downtown to the Grand, among the last of the big wood-frame hotels in the country. For $10, you can explore the venerable hotel and the grounds. Take time to secure a white wooden rocking chair on the front porch, the world’s longest, and breathe in the mesmerizing views. The public is welcome to join activities (for a fee) at the Woodlands Activity Center, which includes an 18-hole miniature golf course, and the Cedar Grove Bike Track. Ask about the hotel’s Secret Garden.
5 p.m. — Downtown Mackinac Island
Spend some time shopping. You won’t miss the ferries back to the mainland — they leave later in the evening during the peak of summer. Fudge shops here are almost as plentiful as hotels. There’s even a Sanders (btw, you can still find Sanders ice cream toppings here). If you have children, be sure to check out the Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House, where hundreds of butterflies, from around the world, flutter and amuse. I passed through recently with a 3-year-old in tow. She was mesmerized. Before leaving, stop by the Pink Pony (inside the Chippewa Hotel), one of the island’s most famous bars, and toast its 75th anniversary. Cheers. Greg Tasker is a Traverse City-based freelance writer. Greg’s articles focused on northern Michigan travel will appear in C & G Newspapers during the summer.
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your groove, but I don’t mind it at all,” Gajewski said. “Matter of fact, I like it a lot more than any other type of ball I’ve played prior, so I do enjoy the environment. I used to come to these games when I was younger, and here we are now.” Pitchers Alex Reinoehl, Zachary Goree and Rhian Mann will look to be consistent contributors for the Beavers as well this season on the mound.
Utica Unicorns (2-1)
The four-time USPBL champions that won three-straight titles from 2019 to 2021 are back and looking to add to the team’s legacy. The team has an imposing offense led by a mix of veterans and newcomers, with outfielder Alec Brunson and infielder Donovyn Curiel continuing to make their mark with the Unicorns, while newly acquired infielder Josh Baker and catcher Justin Gomez consistently provide at the plate. “First look at it, I don’t think we’re going to be the same Unicorns that I heard of last year with the big boys, power, and lots of home runs,” Tomasic, a right-handed pitcher, said. “I think we’re going to be more of the gap-to-gap and score guys more efficiently than relying on the long ball.” Gomez, who was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in 2019, is currently hitting .333 on the season, while Baker’s two home runs are tied for the league lead. Like the Beavers pitching staff, the Unicorns staff will look to match the offensive firepower as the season progresses.
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Currently the only unbeaten team in the league, there’s a reason the Diamond Hoppers are not only the strongest team right now, but also the first team to have a player signed by an MLB organization for the 2023 season. On May 23, the Minnesota Twins continued their USPBL poaching with the signing of 6-foot-8 right-handed pitcher Jake Wosinski, a Michigan native from Ada, who was dominant so far this season with zero earned runs and seven strikeouts in four innings. Aside from Wosinski, the Diamond Hoppers are the most balanced team in the league right now with veteran infielders Joe Burke, Alex Pup and Saginaw native Noah Marcoux. “We got a lot of returners, so having guys back that you played with and you know and you’re familiar with helps a lot,” Burke said. “We kind of have the dynamic together and know what to expect from each other, and we’re ready to get it going.” While the hitting has improved since last season, the Diamond Hoppers pitching staff continues to be strong. Led by Luke Drummond, Ethan Young, Brett Erwin, Chris Kelly and Grand Rapids native Andrew Verbrugge, the Dia-
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Westside Wooly Mammoths (1-3)
It’s been a mix of emotions for the Westside Wooly Mammoths since joining the USPBL in 2017. While holding a pair of runner-up finishes, the past couple of years have been tough as the Mammoths hitting never seemed to truly find its groove last season. Led by former Kansas City Royals 2019 draft pick Burle Dixon in the outfield and a crop of newly acquired talent, the Mammoths offense has been firing on all cylinders this season. “I’m trying to be a leader for this squad
and bring some wins to the Mammoths,” Dixon said. “They’ve been struggling the past few years, so I’m excited to be here and try and turn things around.” Alongside Dixon, outfielder Francis Florentino, infielder Nick Webre and outfielder Reese Trahey, a West Bloomfield native, lead the offensive unit this season. Macomb native and Michigan State University right-handed pitcher Kyle Bischoff headlined the Mammoths pitching staff with a league-high 15 strikeouts this season, and his numbers were strong enough to attract the Minnesota Twins’ attention. On May 31, the Twins signed Bischoff, who is the USPBL’s 48th player to sign with a Major League Baseball organization. With Bischoff ’s departure, the Mammoths will rely on veterans Beau Atkins and Novi native Grant Pytel to be consistent contributors on the mound. Dixon said there will be one major change with the Mammoths this season. “Confidence,” Dixon said. “We’re going to come out with confidence every day and be that person who you think you are. We’re going to come out with confidence every night and execute.”
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“Air can leak out of your house around openings that are not in obvious areas,” the website states. “Common household air leaks can be found around the plumbing vents, attic hatch, recessed lights and basement rim joints. To maximize home efficiency, seal all the gaps where air can leak out.” DTE also suggests ensuring that rugs, drapes or furniture are not blocking airflow from registers and changing the direction of ceiling fans to cool more efficiently.
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UTICA/SHELBY TOWNSHIP/STERLING HEIGHTS — At the Michigan Association of Family and Consumer Sciences spring conference, Stevenson High School family and consumer sciences teacher Kristina Robinson was named the 2023 Teacher of the Year. Family and consumer sciences formerly was known as home economics. Family and consumer science courses cover a variety of topics including personal wellness, human development, food preparation, nutrition, relationships, family, child development, career exploration and personal finance. In FCS courses, students learn to collaborate with others, use critical-thinking skills and creativity, and apply real-life knowledge and skills to daily life experiences. In FCS classes, students have many hands-on activities. In Foods and Nutrition, they learn about making healthier eating choices and food preparation through cooking labs. In Child Development, they learn how to care for young children through the district’s realcare baby project and interacting with children through project-based learning. In Career Connections, students explore career opportunities, write resumes and practice interviewing skills. In Consumer Education, students learn how to plan a personal budget and apply for credit, the importance of credit scores and other personal financial topics. Robinson said she never imagined that she would get this recognition. “My favorite thing about teaching FCS is seeing the students make the connections of what we are learning and applying it to their lives. I also love that FCS courses create an environment that allows me to create positive teacher to student relationships,” she said in an email interview. At the conference, Robinson’s recognition began with commentary from her colleagues. Eisenhower teacher Lisa Willerick had nominated Robinson for the award. See TEACHER on page 17A
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“Kristina is an exceptional educator who is innovative and driven to try new things. She believes in FCS education and instructs her courses with integrity and enthusiasm,” Willerick said. FCS courses are a part of career and technical education. “The courses create an engaging classroom experience that allows for collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving, creativity and application to real life scenarios. FCS courses are engaging, and students walk away from the class with many real-life skills they can apply in their daily lives. If students have the opportunity to take an FCS course, I highly recommend it,” Robinson said. Willerick said that Robinson welcomed her as a new teacher in the district. “She embraced my experience and has always been ready to work as a team with the other FCS teachers to make the Utica Community Schools Family and Consumer Science program a top-tier program in the state,” Willerick stated. Olivia Jouja, a Stevenson High School senior, said Robinson cares about her students like they’re all her kids.
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Constantine (V&D Investments) for outdoor RV and Trailer storage; Lot 2 (Parcel No. 23-07-14-100-060) and Lot 3 (Parcel No. 23-07-14-100-061) of Shelby Corporate Park, located on the south side of 24 Mile Road, east of Shelby Parkway. The approval is subject to the submission of seven sets of revised site plans addressing all Planning Commission, department and engineering site plan comments. Roll Call: Ayes - Vermeulen, Casali, Di Cicco, Grot, Stathakis, Viviano, Carabelli Nays - none 3. Site Plan Special Land Use #22-44 Nicholas Donofrio (Grand Sakwa Acq., LLC; Shelby Self Storage) (Requested by Planning and Zoning) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve Site Plan Special Land Use #22-44 Nicholas Donofrio (Grand Sakwa Acquisitions, LLC) for a climate-controlled self-storage facility and an outdoorcovered RV storage, located at 50435 Van Dyke (Parcel No. 23-07-21-276-001), located on the west side of Van Dyke, between 22 Mile Road and 23 Mile Road. The applicant addressed the special land use standards and the approval is subject to the submission of seven sets of final site plans addressing all Planning Commission, site plan and engineering review comments. Roll Call: Ayes – Casali, Vermeulen, Viviano, Carabelli, Di Cicco, Grot, Stathakis Nays – none DEPARTMENTAL & COMMITTEE 4. Approval of Building Department Organizational Changes (Requested by Human Resources) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Human Resources Director Lisa Suida and approve the following changes to the organizational chart of the Building Department, and notify the General Employee Civil Service Commission of the changes: 1. The promotional appointment for employee 11707 to the position of Plumbing/ Mechanical inspector, per section 27.3 of the Employee Civil Service Rules and Regulations, at Step 4 of the pay grade following the current General Municipal Employees’ Collective Bargaining Agreement, to be effective April 19, 2023; 2. The addition of a full-time Plumbing/Mechanical inspector to the organizational chart that is to be filled by the transfer of employee 11794 from part-time Plumbing/Mechanical inspector. The part-time Plumbing/Mechanical inspector position will remain on the organizational chart; 3. To authorize the Human Resources Director to enter into a Letter of Understanding regarding the temporary modification of work hours for employee number 10995 Building Inspector II, not to exceed one year. 5. Wellness Center (Requested by Police Department) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Chief Robert J. Shelide, and Township Engineers, Anderson, Eckstein, & Westrick (AEW) and Nowak and Fraus Engineers, and award the contract for the Shelby Township Wellness Center Addition to Usztan LLC at the construction bid price of $839,000.00 plus a 10% construction contingency of $83,900.00 for a total construction budget amount of $922,900.00 and to amend the overall project budget from $1,000,000.00 to $1,148,200.00. Funds are to be taken from American Rescue Plan Fund line item 285-305-985-000 and amend the budget accordingly. 6. Police Security Fence (Requested by Police Department) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick, Inc. (AEW) to approve the total cost of Change Order No. 1 for $23,050.00 for additional grading, drainage and paving and Change Order No. 2 for $4,050.00 for irrigation conduit and re-wiring existing light poles. The total of Change Orders 1 & 2 is $27,100.00. Funds are to be taken as follows - $10,027.00 from Capital Improvement Fund line item 427-136-985-000 and $17,073.00 from Capital Improvement Fund line item 427-305-985-000 and amend the budget accordingly. 7. Emergency Repairs to Truck 1 (Requested by Fire Department) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Fire Chief Frank Pierce and approve the repairs to Truck 1 by Cummins Sales and Service at a cost of $25,000.00. Funds are to be taken from Fire Fund line item 206-340-860-200. 8. First Due Software Package (Requested by Fire Department) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Fire Chief Frank Pierce and approve the purchase of the First Due Suite software platform in the amount of $32,150.00 annually with a $4,250.00 one-time setup fee. Funds to be taken from Fire Fund line Item 206-340-810-600 and amend the budget accordingly. 9. Library - Accessible Parking Revision (Requested by Library) MOTION carried to concur with Library Director Katie Ester and Nowak and Fraus Engineer Carol Thurber and award the contract for the Library Accessible Parking Revision to Birmingham Sealcoat Inc. in the amount of $28,114.50. It is further recommended that the construction budget includes a 20% contingency ($5,622.90) for a total construction budget of $33,737.40. Funds are to be taken from Capital Improvement Fund line item 427-738-985-000 and amend the budget accordingly. 10. Purchase - New Vehicles (Amendment) (Requested by Parks, Recreation &
that she had received a call from her bank May 10 informing her that someone was trying to duplicate her debit card. The bank also advised her that someone was trying to change her personal information that was associated with her bank account. Upon talking to the bank, it was discovered that someone had tried to charge more than $9,000 worth of purchases on her cards, but the transactions were all declined. CONTINUED on page 19A
Maintenance) MOTION carried to amend the Board motion made at the March 21, 2023 Board of Trustees meeting regarding the purchase of new vehicles, as follows: To concur with the recommendation of Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Director Joe Youngblood and purchase two (2) 2023 Equinox SUV vehicles from Berger Chevrolet at a cost of $53,928.00. Funds are to be taken from Capital Improvement Fund line item 427789-985-000. 11. Heritage Garden - South Fence and Gate (Requested by Parks, Recreation & Maintenance) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Director Joe Youngblood and award the contract to complete the new fencing and gate at Heritage Garden to Michigan Fence Outlet at a cost not to exceed $21,930.00. Funds are to be taken from American Rescue Plan Fund line item 285758-985-000 and amend the budget accordingly which means no cash, bonding, or increases in taxes are needed for the project. 12. Award Contract - Heritage Garden Fountain (Requested by Parks, Recreation & Maintenance) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Director Joe Youngblood and award the contract to Water Landscapes, LLC. for the Heritage Garden Fountain in the amount of $14,773.98. Funds are to be taken from American Rescue Plan Fund line item 285-758-985-000 and amend the budget accordingly. 13. Award Contract - 2023 Township Facilities Cleaning Services (Requested by Parks, Recreation & Maintenance) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Director Joe Youngblood and award the 2023 Township Facilities Cleaning Services to Du-All Cleaning, Inc., per the bid specification and terms of the contract. The total yearly bid price is $162,300.00 and will include the Municipal Building, Activities Center, DPW, Court, Community Relations Department, and Library. The contract will begin on Monday, April 24, 2023. The term of the contract is for two years. Funds are to be taken from the respective departments and will be billed appropriately for these charges on a monthly basis. 14. Municipal Water Service Installation and System Repair Contract (Requested by DPW) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Department of Public Works Director David Miller and award the Municipal Water Service Installation and System Repair Contract to Shelby Underground, Inc. This contract will begin May 1, 2023 and will expire April 30, 2025. 15. Proposal for Professional Architectural Services (Requested by Human Resources) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of the Building Design Committee and approve the proposal from AKA Architects, Inc. for Professional Architectural Services for Shelby Township Hall Facility and Programming Assessment at a cost not to exceed $55,050.00. Funds are to be taken from General Fund line item 101-900802-500 and amend the budget accordingly. 16. Award of Bid for Sidewalk Maintenance Services (Requested by Building Department) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Township Engineers Anderson, Eckstein and Westrick, Inc. (AEW) and award a contract to Italia Construction, Inc. for Sidewalk Maintenance Program Services for 2023. Such services shall be at the unit costs outlined in the bid form for the 2023 Sidewalk Maintenance Program. The total cost of the program is estimated at $298,269.83. The Township portion is estimated at $30,000.00 and the remainder is to be reimbursed by property owners. Funds to cover Township costs are to be taken from Capital Improvement Fund line item 427-442-967-510. CLOSED SESSION 17. Nichols Law Firm Vs. Charter Township of Shelby (Requested by Township Attorney) MOTION carried to recess into Closed Session to discuss Nichols Law Firm Vs. Charter Township of Shelby with Township Attorney. Roll Call: Ayes - Grot, Di Cicco, Stathakis, Vermeulen, Viviano, Carabelli, Casali Nays - none MOTION carried to concur with the Township Attorney’s recommendation to resolve the case of Nichols Law Firm Vs. Charter Township of Shelby for $2,500.00. MOTION carried to adjourn at 8:22 p.m. A COMPLETE SET OF MINUTES IS AVAILABLE IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE FOR REVIEW OR AT WWW.SHELBYTWP.ORG. Stanley Grot Shelby Township Clerk Published: Shelby-Utica News 06/07/2023
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WATCH Medication goes missing
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Police officers were dispatched to the 48000 block of Lacota Court, near 22 Mile and Schoenherr roads, for a larceny report at 2:40 p.m. May 12. Upon talking with the homeowner, she stated that she discovered that someone had stolen her prescription medication, which had been in her bedroom. She stated that two movers recently were in her home, and she feels they may be responsible for stealing the medication. The Police Department’s detective bureau was investigating.
Video catches customers stealing tequila
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 3:21 p.m. May 12, officers were dispatched to Costco, 45460 Market St., for a retail fraud incident that had occurred May 1.
Officers met with a Costco loss prevention officer, who stated that while reviewing surveillance video, she observed two known Costco members enter the store and proceed to the liquor aisle, where they concealed a box of Patron Silver tequila, valued at $101.98. Both suspects then exited the store and put the stolen tequila in a vehicle, according to the police report. Both individuals then reentered the store and walked back to the liquor aisle. The subjects then stole another box of tequila, police said. They were identified by their membership cards, and officers were in the process of requesting warrants against both individuals.
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A woman came into the Police Department to file a fraud report May 12. She stated that earlier in the day, she had received a phone call from someone claiming to work for her bank. The individual on the phone told her to send $1,000 to someone through Zelle. The woman stated that she did send the $1,000
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission for the Charter Township of Shelby, Macomb County, Michigan has received a request for approval of the following site plan Special Land Use: APPLICANT:
The work session was called to order at 2:30 p.m. by Supervisor Richard Stathakis. ROLL CALL Members Present: Richard Stathakis, Stanley Grot, James Carabelli, Lisa Casali, Lucia Di Cicco, John Vermeulen, Vince Viviano (via phone) Also Present: Lisa Suida, Human Resources Director; Julie Misich, Planning Director; Allan McDonald, Financial Management Director; Deputy Chief Jason Schmittler, Police Department OPEN SESSION Discussion of AKA Architect’s Proposal (Requested by Human Resources) New Records Clerk (Requested by Police Department) MOTION carried to adjourn at 3:34 p.m. A COMPLETE SET OF MINUTES IS AVAILABLE IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE FOR REVIEW OR AT WWW.SHELBYTWP.ORG. Stanley Grot Shelby Township Clerk
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The work session was called to order at 1:00 p.m. by Supervisor Richard Stathakis. ROLL CALL Members Present: Richard Stathakis, Stanley Grot, Lisa Casali, Lucia Di Cicco, Vince Viviano (via phone/entered the meeting at 1:07 p.m.) Member Absent/Excused: James Carabelli, John Vermeulen Also Present: Lisa Suida, Human Resources Director; John Kaczor, Municipal Analytics; Allan McDonald, Financial Management Director; Police Chief Robert Shelide, Police Department OPEN SESSION Discussion of Employee Appreciation (Requested by Supervisor’s Office) MOTION carried to authorize the Township Supervisor, Township Treasurer, and Township Clerk to grant appreciation awards for Public Service Recognition Week 2023 to General, Supervisory, and Department Head employees classified as civil service, and part-time seasonal and supplemental employees who are compensation in the pay period with an end date of May 6, 2023 and to amend the budget accordingly. Roll Call: Ayes - Grot, Casali, Di Cicco, Stathakis Excused - Carabelli, Viviano (not allowed to vote via phone attendance), Vermeulen Nays - none DROP (Requested by Police Department) MOTION carried to adjourn at 1:52 p.m. A COMPLETE SET OF MINUTES IS AVAILABLE IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE FOR REVIEW OR AT WWW.SHELBYTWP.ORG. Stanley Grot Shelby Township Clerk Published: Shelby-Utica News 06/07/2023
no one from the bank had called her to have her send the money. The detective bureau is investigating. — Kara Szymanski
Woman scammed out of $1,000
SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD ON THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2023, IN THE LOWER LEVEL CONFERENCE ROOM OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 52700 VAN DYKE, SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN.
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“Not many people outside of (speech-language pathologists) are aware of what Apraxia of speech is, which is why I am so excited about Jordan’s book tour.”
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LeVan graduated in 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology — focused on mental health — from Guilford College in Greensboro, North Carolina. LeVan runs a blog called Fighting for my Voice: My life with Verbal Apraxia, where he gives people an inside view on what it’s like to live with verbal apraxia. Apraxia is a condidtion that 1-2 children per 1,000 have. Erin and Darin Geyer are the parents of Jack, who has had apraxia of speech since he was born. Erin Geyer said that they took Jack to speech therapy at the age of 3 and the private speech therapist was able to get him to talk at the first session. She said the therapist thought he had apraxia, and that began the family’s research on the condition. Jack is the Geyers’ first child. “Everyone’s like, ‘Boys are late talkers. He’ll talk when he’s ready,’ and all these things, which they are well-meaning, you know. But with the case with apraxia, they can’t talk, so they have speech therapy. Of course, we regret not getting him speech
Jennifer Tear-Shelton, Speech-language pathologist
therapy sooner. We tell people all the time, getting your child evaluated and going to speech therapy if they are not talking by the normal 18 months to two years, just go; it’s not going to hurt them. They might just need a little help or something like what our son Jack has and need more help,” she said. Over the years, the speech therapy has dramatically helped Jack. “He has made lots of progress, because at first the speech is not intelligible speech and it’s hard to understand them, so that was his speech for a while. He talks in whole sentences and fully communicates. He may have to think about a certain word for a while,” she said. Erin Geyer discovered the author when she came across his videos online. She asked him questions to try to understand what her son was going through. She learned to try to understand what her son was trying to say and then think of the word to try to help him. She said the only way to know if a child has the condition is to get a profes-
sional opinion. Jack explained via his mom why he’s going to see LeVan next month. “Because I love Jordan and he has apraxia like me. This is my favorite book,” he said. His mom then asked him how he feels about being able to talk now. Jack said, “Happy.” This past May was apraxia awareness month. Jennifer Tear-Shelton is Jack’s speechlanguage pathologist. She works with children who have both speech-based and language-based communication deficits. “One of the many things that make Jack such a wonderful and unique student to work with is that he works so hard to overcome his communication deficits that result from apraxia of Speech. His family is very committed to Jack’s speech therapy services and his progress has been amazing to watch over the past two years I have worked with him,” she said in an email.
“Not many people outside of (speechlanguage pathologists) are aware of what apraxia of speech is, which is why I am so excited about Jordan’s book tour. Apraxia results from a disruption in the message from the brain’s planning of motor movements for speech, to the muscles in the mouth. This causes children to have difficulty with moving smoothly from one speech sound or vowel, to the next, when speaking,” she said. She said it can be difficult to diagnose at a young age and is not a common speech diagnosis. “I am so thankful to Jordan for sharing his journey and building awareness of this complex speech impairment,” said TearShelton. LeVan’s books can be found on Amazon and were published in September 2022. LeVan said the fact that Jack can see himself in the book series and relate to LeVan’s character brings him joy. “I have to thank the Geyers for not only welcoming the book series into their home but also welcoming my childhood stories to resonate with their son. If we can make one child not feel alone in their journey of apraxia, all of my adverse childhood experiences are worth it. Thank you from the bottom of my heart,” LeVan said via email.
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Shelby Junior High artist earns National Gold Medal, trip to New York BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com
Addison Oleksinski’s ceramic sculpture titled “Skinned” recently received a National Gold Medal through this year’s Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. Photo provided by Tim McAvoy
UTICA/SHELBY TOWNSHIP/STERLING HEIGHTS — Addison Oleksinski has been making moves with her art creations ever since she was a little kid. Now, she is one of the youngest students to earn national scholastic honors and a trip to Carnegie Hall in New York City. Her ceramic sculpture titled “Skinned” received a National Gold Medal in this year’s Scholastic Art and Writing Awards after it won top honors at a regional competition in March. Oleksinski just finished the ninth grade. The piece has been added to Scholastic’s online gallery and Oleksinski has been invited to participate in the national ceremony June 8 at Carnegie Hall. Oleksinski said it feels great to have people appreciate the effort and time it took to make a sculpture this big. “I am surprised and am proud that others think I am good at this. This is open to any student in America, and I thought it was really cool that I was a freshman and I won the award. At first, I was excited about creating something so eye-catching and grotesque, but after the first two months it became really exhausting. Because it was so big, I actually had to build it in sections and then sculpt it together, which made it take longer,” she said via email. The sculpture is 1.5 feet tall and weighs 20 pounds. The bust took almost four months to complete with work done during and after school.
The idea originated in conversations between Shelby Junior High School art teacher Christopher Brunson and Oleksinski and shows a person pulling off part of their face. Brunson said any junior high student entering artwork into Scholastic is competing against juniors and seniors in high school. “So getting the initial acceptance into the regional Scholastic Art awards is difficult enough; making it to national adjudication and winning a National Gold Medal is a monumental accomplishment,” he said in an email. He said thousands of students entered the same competition. “The scale of the Scholastic competition was immense; of the more than 260,000 works of art submitted by roughly 100,000 students from across the country, less than 2,000 received a National Medal. This makes Addison’s sculpture among the top 1% of all works submitted. I am incredibly proud of Addison for having achieved such a distinguished feat,” he said. Oleksinski said in a press release that the sculpture “shows someone who has really felt the harsh realities of the world and feels that the only action they can take to truly escape and be free of it all is to rip off their own skin.” Oleksinski said she plans to go to college and pursue a career in art. “I like to express myself through a hands-on craft. I think it is fun to create this thing from scratch and see how it comes together” she stated in the press release. Call Staff Writer Kara Szymanski at (586) 498-1029.
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Officers join chase
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Clinton Township police officers were tapped in to help stop suspects on the run from Detroit police on May 9. After reports of a red Honda Civic driving recklessly came in, officers spotted the car on the shoulder of Village Road with an out-of-state license plate. After officers turned on their lights, suspects drove the car toward 15 Mile Road and Gratiot Avenue, drove onto the grass outside of a gas station, hit curbs, and drove into a pharmacy parking lot before hitting a lamp post and flipping the car. Officers got the suspects out of the car and arrested them as flames were noticed coming from the vehicle, which was later “fully engulfed in flames.” The car was allegedly connected to a stolen vehicle report out of Detroit, with teen suspects. Police later learned that the two suspects were 11 and 14 years old.
Delivery deception
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On May 5, a man walked into the FedEx store on Gratiot Avenue, showed identification and picked up packages for Ahee Jewelers. A manager later called to inquire about the state of the packages. FedEx told the manager the packages were picked up, but the manager said nobody had the permission to pick up the packages.
Man arrested on warrants found with firearm, body armor
EASTPOINTE — An Eastpointe man was found with a firearm and body armor after being arrested on outstanding warrants, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office. On Sunday, May 7, Devonta Moore, 19, was arrested on a felony probation violation warrant as well as other warrants in Eastpointe. When he was arrested, he was found with a firearm and body armor, according to a press release from the Prosecutor’s Office. Moore was charged with felon in possession of a firearm and felon in possession of ammunition, both five-year felonies, and two counts of felony firearm, a mandatory two-year felony. Magistrate Mark Makowski arraigned Moore May 8 in Eastpointe’s 38th District Court. Makowski set Moore’s bond at $200,000 cash or surety. He was scheduled for a preliminary examination at 1 p.m. June 6 in front of District Court Judge Kathleen Galen. “Mr. Devonte Moore is a young man with exponential growth opportunity,” his attorney, Jennipher Colthirst, said in a text message. “He has a lot on his plate right now, but he is looking forward to the day it will all be history.”
Back on Aug. 1, according to Eastpointe police, Moore escaped police custody while being transported after his arraignment at the 38th District Court. Moore was taken into custody during a traffic stop Aug. 4 after Eastpointe police detectives tracked him to Interstate 96 near Brighton.
Roseville man found guilty of 3 counts of criminal sexual conduct with minor
ROSEVILLE — A 59-year-old Roseville man was found guilty on three counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor. On Monday, May 15, Mark Boodry was convicted by a jury on two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (victim under 13, defendant over 17), a felony punishable by up to life in prison; and one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct (victim under 13, defendant over 17), a 15-year felony. Boodry is scheduled to be sentenced at 8:30 a.m. July 19 in front of Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Joseph Toia.
Vehicle windows smashed
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 2:49 p.m. May 3, officers were dispatched to the 51000 block of Shelby Road for a vandalism report. The caller stated that a known acquaintance of hers had come by her residence and smashed out all the windows of her car. 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.
Robbery reported
ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 8:43 a.m. on May 14, a report was made of a robbery that happened the same day in the 21000 block of Harper Avenue. Six officers and a sergeant responded to the scene. Upon arrival, an officer spoke with one of the clerks, a 64-year-old woman, who said a man wearing a black ski mask and a black coat took over $500. She said the man entered the business with his hand in his coat pointing what she believed to be a gun at a clerk. The suspect did not say he had a gun. The suspect said he needed money and started to open the registers and take all the money. The suspect then went northbound on Harper Avenue. Officers secured the parking lot with caution tape and waited for a K-9 unit to arrive. The unit was from Warren and the officer called more officers to assist with the track.
The officer was able to view camera footage. The suspect was reportedly seen entering the business, opening most of the cash drawers, taking the bills, calmly leaving the premises and heading northbound on Harper. On camera, the officer observed a fourdoor vehicle parked facing the east side of Harper. The vehicle arrived shortly before the robbery and left shortly after. It was unknown if it was involved. Other officers received calls and were approached regarding the incident from multiple people. Another officer was able to collect possible evidence from the scene. Other businesses were also able to provide video.
Suspected counterfeit bill passed
ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 6:37 p.m. on May 4, a report was made of alleged fraud on the same day in the 22000 block of Greater Mack Avenue, involving an alleged counterfeit bill. Upon arrival, an officer made contact with the manager, a 57-year-old woman, who was on a video call with her staff. She said that two male subjects arrived in a black vehicle just before the call. One of them could be seen passing a counterfeit $20 bill to make a $12 purchase for a sweatshirt. The staff said the two suspects have attempted to pass fake bills multiple times at the store, but the staff had stopped them before today. The staff turned over the two suspected counterfeit bills; the first one was a clear fake, and the second was a more sophisticated bill with a brown mark on it. The first was said to be caught by staff at a previous date and no purchases were made with it. The second was used to buy the sweatshirt. The vehicle used was registered to a 29-year-old man who matched the description of one of the subjects. The second suspect who passed the counterfeit bill was unknown.
Juveniles run through mall, fight
STERLING HEIGHTS — Juveniles were reported to be running through Lakeside Mall, 14200 Lakeside Circle, the evening of May 6, and at one point, around 12 juveniles were allegedly part of a group that was fighting. According to a police report, at some point, the fighting parties had broken up. When police got there and checked out the parking lot, the juveniles were apparently gone.
Juveniles pretend to ride bikes from Flint to Sterling
STERLING HEIGHTS — A caller told police May 6 that four juvenile bicyclists who “looked lost and excitable” by the Sterling Heights Nature Center
were saying they lived in Flint and had ridden all the way to Sterling Heights. Police later learned that the juveniles were all Sterling Heights residents, and they reportedly were just fooling with the caller and thought the caller was laughing and taking it as a joke. Police took no further action.
Indecent exposure suspect sought
GROSSE POINTE CITY — An unknown male suspect was being sought by police after he reportedly exposed himself to a woman in the area of Charlevoix Avenue and Grosse Pointe Court at around 12:05 p.m. May 16.
Prop money used for real purchases
GROSSE POINTE CITY — Police said a pair of unknown suspects made eight purchases of less than $10 each over the course of several hours at Panera in The Village May 16 using $100 bills for each purchase and receiving more than $90 back in change each time. Police said the suspects were using movie prop $100 bills. A report states that the same cashier was responsible for each of these transactions.
Radar detector taken
GROSSE POINTE WOODS — An unknown suspect is said in a police report to have stolen a radar detector from the dashboard of a vehicle while it was parked in the driveway of a home in the 800 block of Woods Lane between 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. May 14. Police said there were no signs of forced entry and the victim said he wasn’t sure whether the vehicle was locked at the time of the larceny.
Leaf blowers stolen
GROSSE POINTE PARK — Unknown suspects are said to have made off with three RedMax backpack leaf blowers worth a total of more than $2,000 while they were in a landscape trailer parked in the 1300 block of Audubon Road at around 3:50 p.m. May 16. The crew was working in the backyard of the home when the larceny occurred, a police report states. A witness told police the suspects had been circling the area before they approached the trailer. While no description of the suspects was available, the witness told police they were driving in a white Jeep Compass and a white Chevy Trailblazer.
Flag swiped
GROSSE POINTE PARK — A police report states that an unknown suspect took a “Trump 2024 Make America Great Again” flag from the front porch of a residence in the 1000 block of Beaconsfield Avenue between the hours of 10 p.m. May 18 and 11 a.m. May 19.
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