Shelby Township art fair to return for 41st year
BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — In a little more than a week, artists will be unveiling their greatest creations at the Shelby Township Art Fair, which will be celebrating its 41st anniversary this year.
The fair, which is co-hosted by Shelby Township, the Art Fair Committee and the Shelby Township Parks and Recreation Department, will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 10-11 at River Bends Park.
The fair will include more than 120 artist and marketplace vendors, food, musical entertainment and more. There will also be free crafts at the Kid’s Craft and Activity Corner.
Entry and parking will be free. There will be free parking in the lot located at the park and additional free parking nearby at Woodall Park with free shuttle buses.
Joe Youngblood, Shelby Township Parks,
Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel, left, and Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham drive sledgehammers into the Jail Annex building on July 19. The ceremonial demolition, followed by the start of the actual demolition on July 22, is the latest step in the construction of the new central intake and assessment center.
Photo by Dean Vaglia
Demolition of old county jail buildings underway
WING FOCUSED ON MENTAL HEALTH
BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com
MOUNT CLEMENS — For about a year, Macomb County’s top elected officials have dreamed and debated about tearing down old buildings at the Macomb County Jail. On a hot morning July 19 while wearing 10-gallon hardhats, the county’s executive and sheriff finally got their wish.
Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel and Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham bashed the first hole into the wall of the Macomb County Jail Annex, ceremonially beginning demolition and paving the way for a new jail building to be built. Hackel and Wickersham were joined by Macomb County Board of Commissioners Chair Don Brown and contractors to mark the occasion.
ShelbyTownship Supervisor Rick Stathakis discusses community’s future, challenges
Why are you running for another four-year term as Shelby Township Supervisor?
I want to continue to work with our Board of Trustees and employees to finish the job of making our township debt-free and also, continue our aggressive fight for more road funding. I believe that these things are what our residents expect. Working with our current Board of Trustees and, especially, our four part-time Trustees, who face a crowded field in the Aug. 6 primary election, has been rejuvenating, and I can’t wait to complete the job with them. All four part-time Trustees - John Vermeulen, Lisa Casali, Lucia Di Cicco and Vince Vivianohave made significant contributions, and I hope the community will join me in supporting them so we can Keep Shelby Strong and Finish the Job. There’s still work to be done, and that’s why I’m asking for a vote for our current Trustees and for me Aug. 6.
What has been the most notable achievement for Shelby Township since your taking o ice?
When I first took o ice in 2008, our Township faced a $130 million deficit, despite an annual budget of $50 million. It was clear that our dedicated Township employees and Board of Trustees needed to chart a new course…and we did by working together. Our plan was to pay cash for all expenses moving forward – no bonding, borrowing, or tax increases. In addition, since 2008, we drastically improved our financial position by paying down $101 million of the debt, without ever raising our tax millage.
By maintaining this simple but e ective strategy, we will get Shelby Township to where we all want to be: 100% debt free, owing nothing to anyone. We’ll accomplish this by paying o our remaining $29 million debt by 2030, if not sooner. Simultaneously, our Board of Trustees has worked on significant community enhancements, allowing us to proudly proclaim that Shelby Township is a better place to live, learn, play, and do business.
What does it mean for Shelby Township to be a “Better Place”?
It means that we have police o icers and firefighters to protect our residents. We have beautiful parks, trails, recreation courts, a splash pad, an activities center and a brand-new award-winning library. We’re constantly expanding our infrastructure by completing important projects, including our new water storage tank which has kept our water rates from increasing for four straight years. Most importantly, it means that we are an a ordable community, helping our families grow.
This works because our Board of Trustees and employees work together as a team, by being fiscally responsible and by not raising our millage one bit since 2008. In fact, we have been rated the #1 Macomb County community in which to live, according to the prestigious Niche.com, for six consecutive years.
What should the township’s guiding principle be to attract new residents?
By being honest with our community and ourselves and staying true to traditional values and principles like fiscal responsibility, we create a community where everyone feels secure and welcome. You don’t need a focus group to know safety, value and service are important to taxpayers. This is our focus in Shelby Township. We live simply and govern even more simply. We wake up, go to work and thank God for our police o icers and firefighters.
What do you believe is the most important issue facing the township right now, and how do you plan to address it?
Shelby Township faces a crisis plaguing our nation - ROADS. Even though Shelby Township maximizes its road investment by matching Macomb County funds each year to the fullest extent, it’s not nearly enough. Because state/ federal governments haven’t addressed local roads, we have a dangerous infrastructure liability. Shelby Township is putting a dollar amount on this liability, because residents need to know the cost of this negligence. We shared the costs of our Pension System and Other Post Employment Benefits with our residents, and by 2030, we will retire those debts - completely. Roads need similar attention - and will get it. After all, if you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it.
From left Shelby Township Trustees John Vermeulen, Lisa Casali, Lucia Di Cicco and Vince Viviano
Turtle eggs rescued on elementary school playground will start hatching soon
BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Turtle eggs discovered on the playground of an elementary school two months ago appear to be doing well.
A mother snapping turtle was found in May at the lower playground of Crissman Elementary School by a Shelby Township Department of Public Works staff member who noticed the turtle and alerted a teacher.
Crissman Elementary School Principal Sofia Papastamatis said it was surprising to have the turtle on the school grounds.
“We were lucky that someone was able to spot the turtle before she buried her eggs and took off, otherwise we might not have noticed the eggs in the woodchips,” she said in a Utica Community Schools press release.
Papastamatis said the kids were super excited when the turtles were found.
After blocking off part of the playground so that students, staff and families did not disturb the turtle’s eggs, the school district said that Happy Snapper Rescue came to Crissman within a day. Crissman is undergoing construction work this summer involving a parking lot redesign and new playgrounds, so the Crissman staff needed to find a rescue organization to save the eggs.
The rescue is in Oxford and focuses on rehabilitating native injured turtles and getting them back to the wild.
Happy Snapper Rescue took all 33 eggs from the playground and placed them in an incubator to mature them before hatching. The goal is to then release the young turtles back into the wild.
See EGGS on page 18A
ABOVE: A mother snapping turtle was discovered on the lower playground of Crissman Elementary School in Shelby Township along with 33 eggs. LEFT: Happy Snapper Rescue from Oxford responded to the school and took the 33 eggs with the goal of hatching them and releasing the turtles in the wild.
Group that works to end human trafficking to host child safety event
BY KARA SZYMANSKI
kszymanski@candgnews.com
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Everyday Heroes Needed, a Shelby Townshipbased organization that works to stop child trafficking, will be hosting its Family Fun and Safety in One event from 9:30 a.m. to noon Aug. 10 at Stony Creek Metropark’s Eastwood Beach to raise awareness of child safety.
There will be activities such as an obstacle course, cardio drumming, a doughnut-eating contest, self-defense for kids, a bounce house, face painting, prizes and more. Registration will cost $15.
Laurie Bradshaw, an Everyday Heroes Needed event coordinator and teacher, said the organization has been hosting events for the last nine years in conjunction with local law enforcement to raise awareness of how to prevent child trafficking.
“We have also helped to raise funds
Photos provided by Jennifer Kane
CRIME WATCH
Medication goes missing
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 4:51 p.m. July 1, an officer from the Shelby Township Police Department responded to an address in the area of 22 Mile Road and Van Dyke Avenue for a larceny complaint. The director of the business at this location was notified that medication for a patient was missing. There were no suspects at the time of the officer’s arrival and the case was turned over to the Police Department’s detective bureau for follow-up.
Woman found screaming, lost
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township police officers responded to Village Club Apartments on Dequindre Road for loud noises at 1:51 a.m. July 7. Upon officers’ arrival, they observed a woman in the area of one of the apartments yelling and screaming. The woman was quickly detained
SCHOOL BRIEF
Utica Community Schools to host job fair to fill openings in district
STERLING HEIGHTS — Utica Community Schools will hold a job fair next week to seek applicants for openings.
District staff will be meeting with prospective employees from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 7 at Walsh Community Education Center, 38901 Dodge Park Road, on
and interviewed, police said.
The woman was found to be suffering from a mental health crisis, according to police. The woman reportedly believed she was at her mother’s apartment and started to damage property. The suspect’s mother no longer lives at that address, police said. The woman was treated for mental health issues and the case was turned over to the Shelby Township Police Department detective bureau.
Argument leads to assault
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 8:29
p.m. July 7, officers from Shelby Township responded to an address on East Utica Green, near Mound Road and West Utica Road, for a domestic assault complaint. When officers arrived, they spoke with the caller. The caller stated that he had gotten into an argument with his ex-girlfriend during a child exchange, and it escalated to an assault. The caller stated that his ex-girlfriend had already left the area. Officers were able to locate the ex-girlfriend at her home and arrest her for domestic assault.
— Kara Szymanski
RE-ELECT DICICCO FOR TRUSTEE AUGUST 6, 2024
“Shelby
Twp is the
best place to live, work and play!”
• Dedication to Strong Police and Fire Departments: Ensuring the safety and security of our residents is my top priority. I have and will continue to support our Police Chief and Fire Chief ensuring they have the resources necessary to protect and serve our community efectively.
• Increased Services to Seniors and Families: Our seniors and families are the backbone of Shelby Township. I have and will continue to support initiatives like the new library and activity center (STAC), which opened with no new cost to taxpayers. Our community thrives because of enhancements to services and support to these groups.
• Efcient Government: I believe in a government that works efciently for its people, eliminating waste and optimizing services to ensure every taxpayer dollar is put to good use. Projects like the new water tower will keep water costs lower to residents for years to come.
www.dicicco4shelby.com
the corner of 17 Mile and Dodge Park roads.
The district is looking to fill positions including bus drivers, mechanics, skilled trades, food service, clerical, adult education teachers, substitutes, paraprofessionals and child care. Applicants can meet with hiring managers and current staff members in each job group and also interview on-site.
There are full- and part-time openings and jobs for all levels of experience, according to the district. UCS stated that its compensation packages are “among the best in Macomb County.”
For more information, visit uticak12. org/ucsjobs.
— Kara Szymanski
NEWS & NOTES
KID-TO-KID SALE
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Kids ages 4 to 16 can participate in the Kid-to-Kid Sale from Noon-2 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Shelby Township Activities Center, 14975 21 Mile Road. Bring toys, video games, books, sports equipment or other items — except clothes — in good condition and working order. Remember to price your items and bring change. Spaces are available for $5, which includes a 6-foot table. Multiple tables can be reserved if needed, but advanced registration is a must. Sellers can set up starting at 11:15 a.m. Register online at register.shelbytwp.org with code #KID2KID.01.
MBC TO HOLD AUDITIONS, OPEN HOUSE
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Macomb Ballet Company will hold 2024-2025 open auditions Aug. 22 and Aug. 29. Dancers must be between the ages of 8 and 19. The nonprofit organization welcomes dancers from all backgrounds and training levels to audition. For more information about how to audition, visit macombballet. org. The cast will perform two shows: “The Nutcracker” Dec. 7-9, 2024, and “Wizard of Oz” April 25-27, 2025. The Macomb Ballet Company also invites the public to its open house from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Aug 14. The MBC is located at 51504 Danview Technology Court in Shelby Township. For more information call (586) 843-3374.
Wozniak supports M3 Initiative
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — State Rep. Doug Wozniak, R-Shelby Township, on July 22 joined Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del at the announcement of the Michigan Maritime Manufacturing Initiative. The M3 initiative is a partnership between the Navy, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, other federal agencies, state and local governments, and hundreds of defense, labor, and academic entities in Michigan.
Michigan was selected for the program because of its manufacturing background. The M3 initiative will bring several investments across Michigan, including $2 million to generate student interest in technical skills and increase awareness of maritime manufacturing careers, $4.5 million to expand advanced welding education programs, $16 million to implement an accelerated welding and computer numerically controlled machining training program, $14.5 million to establish the Center for Naval Research and Education at the University of Michigan, and $3 million for an attraction and recruitment campaign focused on Michigan’s manufacturing history.
“This fantastic partnership isn’t just a production contract. The M3 initiative will bring jobs and incredible educational opportunities to Michigan students of all ages,” Wozniak said in a press release. “We’re going to inspire elementary students to grow up and build submarines. This funding will allow community colleges to offer students even more quality learning opportunities. The M3 initiative will be life-changing for many Michiganders.”
Macomb Community College will be offering courses as part of the M3 Initiative.
VOTE AUG. 6
As you prepare to cast your ballot next week, check out our election guide and profiles on the candidates running for local and national office at www.candgnews.com, “Elections.”
EARLY VOTING UNDERWAY FOR AUG. 6 PRIMARY
SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — Early voting for the Aug. 6 primary election is underway through Aug. 4. Residents of Shelby Township can vote early in person, placing their ballots in a tabulator, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day through Aug. 4 at the township’s Early Voting Center at 52830 Van Dyke Ave., the former Piccirilli’s Restaurant.
The same opportunity is available for Utica residents, who can go to their choice of two early voting centers between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. each day through Aug. 4. Utica’s two sites are the Community Center at 40250 Dodge Park Road in Sterling Heights, and the Chaldean Community Foundation at 3601 15 Mile Road in Sterling Heights.
Find more information through the webpages for each community’s clerk at shelbytwp. org and cityofutica.org.
MACOMB FALL SENIOR EXPO TO BE HELD IN SHELBY
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido will be providing information to seniors about scams from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Macomb Fall Senior Expo at the Palazzo Grande Banquet Center, 54660 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township. Lucido will be hosting the expo where attendees can gain essential knowledge on scams that specifically target seniors. The expo will cover a wide range of topics including fraud scams, telemarketing scams, foreign solicitations, financial exploitation of vulnerable adults, domestic violence and elder abuse. Lucido encourages seniors and their families to attend to learn how to recognize and prevent these scams and connect with other experts in the field.
Attendees are encouraged to preregister for the event to have a chance to win a $200 Visa gift card and other prizes. For more information or to preregister, visit seniorexpousa.com or call Heather Esposito at (586) 469-5642 or email heather.esposito@macombgov.org.
It’s almost time for Gasoline Alley
UTICA — Utica’s Gasoline Alley, which is a car show, swap meet and gas show, will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 10 in downtown Utica, across from Memorial Park, which is adjacent to the Utica Public Library at 7530 Auburn Road. For more information, visit uticasgasolinealley.com
Credit union awards scholarships to local students
STERLING HEIGHTS — Christian Financial Credit Union announced in July that, through its Bathanti-D’Agostino Memorial Scholarship program, it bestowed scholarships to two students who attended Sterling Heights high schools. Those students are Kyler Maiorana, who graduated from Parkway Christian High School, and Shekinah Willis, who graduated from Sterling Heights High School. According to the credit union, the two students each received $1,000 out of the total $15,000 the credit union awarded to 15 high school seniors this year.
Learn more about Christian Financial Credit Union by visiting www. christianfinancialcu.com.
Photo provided by Brian Weitzel Photography
File photo by Patricia O’Blenes
Kyler Maiorana
Shekinah Willis
Utica’s Trash 2 Treasure event
BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com
UTICA — The Utica Parks and Recreation Department will be bringing people a chance to find all types of treasures at its Trash 2 Treasure event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 7 at Grant Park.
Utica Mayor Gus Caladrino said that Utica Parks and Recreation has worked hard to organize the inaugural Trash 2 Treasure event, and officials look forward to seeing everyone out enjoying the hunt for good buys.
“I’m excited to see what unique items are available. The event takes place in Utica’s wellknown Grant Park. It should prove to be a fun day for families to enjoy the park and visit the eclectic collection of vendors,” he said.
Admission will be free for shoppers. Each vendor space will be 15-by-15 feet. The cost for a space is $20. Vendors must bring their own tables, chairs, displays and protection from the weather. To reserve a space, contact Maria Stella at trash2treasureutica@gmail.com.
Stella, the event organizer at Utica Parks and Recreation, said this will be a fun, free event for people looking for one-of-a-kind treasures.
“There will be a variety of vendors including book dealers, handcrafted jewelry and many different types of collectibles. There will be entertainment for children. The mayor, Gus Calandrino, would like to welcome everyone to visit the city of Utica and visit its playful parks, downtown restaurants and walk along the riverwalk,” she said.
Grant Park is located at 8243 Hahn St., east of Van Dyke Avenue.
Call Staff Writer Kara Szymanski at (586) 498-1029.
OLYMPICS RAMP UP THE EXCITEMENT AMONG ATHLETES
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — The Olympics are fun to watch, but for the athletes it’s an exciting, nerve-wracking and stressful time competing against the world’s greatest athletes.
Carly Ryan, a Grosse Pointe native known as Carly Piper during her Olympic run, said being in the Olympics was a dream come true. The swimmer competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.
“Kind of very surreal,” Ryan said. “Just being around teammates and everyone from different countries, and just seeing how things happen at the Olympics. It was a really surreal, dream-come-true experience.”
Ryan has been swimming competitively since she was 8 years old, and she swam in college at the University of Wisconsin. She said she was also a part of the Pan American Games before her Olympic run in 2004.
She made the cut for a couple of her events at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials in 2000, but she said she placed low.
“I think I got second to last in one of my events,” Ryan said. “And so just work-
ing towards getting better every single year, every single race. Obviously, being in college and then just kind of working towards staying up at the top.”
Her mother and her older sister were also involved in swimming when she was a kid. Ryan said they were always at the pool during the summer. As she got older, she saw the opportunities swimming could lend her.
For the 2004 Olympics, the trials pool was built in a parking lot in Los Angeles. Ryan said they held a practice meet a month before the trials. Though not everyone who was going to be at trials was there, she placed relatively high. Her coaches didn’t outright say she would make it to the Olympics, but they did say she had a chance.
“Just kind of saying, you know, ‘If you stay on the same path, if you keep doing what you’re doing, if you race like you did during this race, you could have a shot,’” Ryan said. “So, I just kind of kept that in the back of my mind, and tried to race as fast as I could.”
Competing at the Olympics was different than anything she’s ever done in the past. She saw athletes from different sports and different countries.
See ATHLETES on page 22A
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RIGHT: Rachel Baugh, known as Rachel Komisarz during her 2004 Olympic run, poses for a photo with her Olympic medals. Photo provided by Rachel Baugh
ABOVE: The banner displaying Rachel Baugh’s name hangs in the Warren Mott High School swimming pool.
Photo provided by Katie Braschayko
“Demolition is starting today,” Hackel said. “This is the groundbreaking — this is actually going to be a wall breaking.”
Demolition commenced in earnest on July 22, beginning with the annex building. The old maximum security, D Block and rehab buildings are slated for demolition at a later time to make way for the new central intake and assessment center. The goal is to better address inmates with mental health and substance abuse issues.
“Today does begin the next journey that will improve our operations here at the sheriff’s office and the county jail,” Wickersham said. “It will make a better environment for my staff and for the inmates. We will focus on a direct supervision model. We will focus on a very hybrid medical and mental health facility dealing with individuals that have those issues and are remanded here by the bench.”
The central intake and assessment center is planned to be over 159,000 square feet with a capacity for 278 beds, setting the total jail capacity at 1,178 beds. Prior plans called for the building to be 177,000 square feet, housing up to 303 inmates. Design renderings call for a bow tie shaped building that is four levels tall and has an extensive use of windows to let in as much natural light as possible.
“Granger Construction has an extensive resume of correction projects that have been completed over the years, but the central intake and assessment center is truly unique,” said Jeff Havranek, Metro Detroit regional director for Granger Construction. “With an ever-increasing need to address medical, mental health, substance abuse and behavioral disorders that are present in our community, it takes an alternate approach to treatment and therefore an alternate approach to the design and construction of a
facility seeking to address those needs.”
Design features will be paired with changes to processing, with correctional deputies screening new inmates for mental health or substance abuse issues upon intake. From there, inmates in need of assistance will be diverted to programs on the top, second and ground floors. Other features planned for the central intake and assessment center include improved video trial capabilities, community corrections facilities, a “full service” court, offices for the county prosecutor and public defenders, and a passageway between the jail and the intake center.
“We know that this county jail is the responsibility of the county to provide a county jail for those that are arrested and detained, and they are now becoming the responsibility of the sheriff,” Hackel said. “We have this responsibility to make sure that we have the right type of facility to manage the people coming in there, but also making a determination as to what are those issues these people may have.”
Plans for the project were announced in May 2023, with the aim of addressing three main improvements for the county jail recognized in a 2016 Macomb County Sheriff’s Office survey: intake and assessment, pretrial services and new medical/mental health environments and services. The $228 million price tag for the project has been consistent since its announcement with funds coming from the county’s general fund, state funding and federal American Rescue Plan Act dollars.
“Macomb County is managed financially conservatively and as a result, our balance sheet is strong and enables us to pay cash for this project,” Brown said in a press release. “The collaborative effort between the Sheriff, County Executive and the Board of Commissioners has led us to this point. When completed, those who come in contact with law enforcement and have drug or mental health issues receive a chance to turn their lives around. This not only benefits
them and their families, but the taxpayers and society at large.”
So far, the project is ahead of its initial schedule, which planned for demolition to begin sometime in 2025. Currently in the third phase of the project timeline, construction is expected to be completed sometime by or within 2027.
Call Staff Writer Dean Vaglia at (586) 498-1043.
LEFT: Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel speaks on July 19 during a “wall breaking” ceremony for the central intake and assessment center project.
BELOW: Macomb County Commissioner Don Brown, R-District 1, chair of the Macomb County Board of Commissioners, speaks at the ceremony.
Photos by Dean Vaglia
Michigan Maritime Manufacturing Initiative excites officials
BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
WARREN — The Michigan Maritime Manufacturing Initiative is slated to bring new jobs to Michigan and cutting-edge educational opportunities locally.
On July 22, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the new $50 million partnership with the U.S. Navy to bring submarine manufacturing to the state at Macomb Community College.
“This massive partnership between federal, state and local leaders will help Michigan to build a workforce to lead the future in defense manufacturing. In short, it will help us get ship done,” said Whitmer.
This initiative will build submarines for the U.S. Navy and supply products to the various vendors through the supply chain.
“Our defense industry contributes $30 billion to our economy, supporting more than 166,000 jobs and nearly 4,000 businesses,” Whitmer said.
The governor was accompanied by a panel of local, state and federal officials that included Jim Sawyer, president of Macomb Community College; U.S. Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and a Navy veteran; Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro; James Rodriquez, assistant secretary for veterans’ employment and training service with the U.S. Department of Labor; and Laura TaylorKale, U.S. assistant secretary of defense for industrial base policy, who spoke about what this means locally, for the state and nationally.
Through the M3 Initiative, the United States Department of the Navy will work with partners including the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, the Michigan Economic Development Corp., Macomb County Planning and Economic Development, and the Michigan Works! Association.
According to the governor, Michigan has a history of a wide range of manufactur-
See MANUFACTURING on page 16A
RIGHT: Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel and other local, state and federal officials listen to the details about the M3 Initiative and what it will do for Michigan.
ABOVE: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Secretary of the U.S. Navy Carlos Del Toro, Macomb Community College President Jim Sawyer and U.S. Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, are enthusiastic about the partnership with the Navy to build submarines.
Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
MAGOO’S Pet Outlet: Where the Price is Always Nice!
Good nutrition is just as essential for pets as it is for humans.
“A dog’s longevity and a cat’s longevity start with proper nutrition,” said Jason Corbett, owner of MAGOO’S Pet Outlet. “Higher quality foods help our pets stay healthier overall. When the microbiomes [microorganisms that protect against germs, metabolize food for energy and produce vitamins] in their stomach are thriving that means they can fend off all kinds of bacteria on their own through their saliva — and all is well in their world.”
MAGOO’s is nutrition certified to help pet parents make better decisions about their pets’ nutritional needs. “We offer healthier alternatives to popular grocery brands as well as those manufactured by the big pet food companies,” Corbett said. “Not necessarily everything advertised on TV is good.”
High quality standards are just as important to MAGOO’s as being competitively priced, especially when it comes to animal nutrition. “We find it extremely rewarding to offer
alternatives in nutrition that result in phenomenal results and happy pet parents,” Corbett said.
“My team shares my passion for pet well-being and wants nothing more than to make the pet community happy, whether that be through nutrition or the value that we provide. Owning pets is rewarding in its own right; it does not have to be overly expensive.”
From top brand food to cat and dog products, to bird cages to fish tanks, MAGOO’s offers economical prices on all your pet needs. “With our aisles of deep-discount supplies, toys and treats, we strive to offer a competitive edge with the value of our merchandise,” Corbett said. “We pride ourselves on friendly, knowledgeable service, and we encourage our customers to shop around and compare prices.”
Thirty years in the business has afforded MAGOO’s the power to take on the larger stores — with a personal touch. “The look on our customers’ faces when they see quality items at a fraction of the price is something that never gets
old to us!” Corbett exclaimed.
Giving back to the community is also important to MAGOO’s. The company supports local organizations both fiscally as well as by “paying it forward.” “There are great locally owned and operated pet stores in the metro Detroit area, and we constantly send them business, as do they for us,” Corbett said. “Without community supporting community, many small businesses will not survive. It truly takes a village.”
Customers have said: “Love the uniqueness and variety! My pup’s favorite store!” and “Place is awesome. Staff is friendly and helpful. Nice selection of items for my dogs. They also have cat and other animal supplies as well,” and “Went in for a bed and toys, came out with a great bed at a good price and a couple really cool toys. Will definitely be going back. Friendly knowledgeable staff makes a visit that much better.”
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Safety
to rescue and restore children caught in the grips of human trafficking. In fun, high-energy events we work with local first responders to help to educate the public about how to keep children safe. We have recently expanded our events to include many different ways to protect the most vulnerable among us,” she said.
She said that the event will have exciting stations for children.
“They have the opportunity to meet local first responders and businesses who showcase the best of what they do. Children will learn about stop, drop and roll and other fire safety protocol with local firefighters. They will learn important safety procedures with local businesses who specialize in self-defense. There will be face painting, a bounce house and an obstacle course that bring smiles to the faces of our participants every year. We have a big vision to expand this event. It is our goal to connect local first responders and local businesses with the community to focus on ways to keep children safe,” she said.
Patrick Apsey said that Everyday Heroes
Needed events are great.
“My kids have a blast and look forward to them,” he said.
Mary Celusnak said she has been volunteering with Laurie Bradshaw and a group of other volunteers for nine years to help end the trafficking of children in Michigan and educate parents on how to keep their kids safe.
“We are expanding our efforts to include other areas of safety for kids and introduce them to those in our community that
help keep them safe. We have always had the police at our events to educate, and we are now including other first responders and people looking to unite us. We will have a firefighter, kids self-defense, (a) bike helmet giveaway, face painting, (a) bounce house and much more. We are hoping to bring back the community feeling that was lost during COVID. To remind us that we are here for each other, and we are a community. All of us,” she said.
All the money raised will go to ending
human trafficking, helping children who have been trafficked, and education. Everyday Heroes Needed also does a skating event in January and a color 5K run/walk at Stony Creek Metropark in June.
If you suspect human trafficking is occurring, call (888) 373-7888.
For more information, visit runsignup. com/Race/MI/ShelbyTownship/Everyday HeroesFunFair.
Call Staff Writer Kara Szymanski at (586) 498-1029.
Everyday Heroes Needed will be hosting its Family Fun and Safety in One event at Stony Creek Metropark Aug. 10.
Photo provided by Laurie Bradshaw
Art fair
from page 1A
Recreation and Maintenance Department director, said that since moving the art fair to River Bends Park, it is more popular than ever before.
“The fair brings the perfect time to enjoy our park and all the wonderful amenities of the art fair. Bring the whole family out for many eats, arts and entertainment for all to enjoy,” he said.
The event brings more than 15,000 visitors each year to enjoy the weekend’s festivities.
Jessica Thomas, the Shelby Township Art Fair coordinator, said that from the array of artworks to the lively beats of the live bands — and the laughter echoing from the Kid’s Zone — there’s something magical about seeing it all come together.
Manufacturing
ing know-how, from the automotive industry to producing batteries and clean energy, to manufacturing semiconductor chips and potato chips, making Michigan a strong workforce.
In Michigan, rocket ships that are going to Mars are being built, according to Peters. He cited an example where a contractor in California wanted a part delivered in two weeks. The company delivered it in two days.
“Because we have workers, we have engineers who are the best in the world,” Peters
“The dynamic fusion of vendors, delicious food and engaging activities … all in front of a beautiful River Bends Park backdrop really creates such an amazing atmosphere. We also have the (Detroit Institute of Arts) returning this year with their Art Making Experience under the Mapleview Pavilion,” she said.
The Art Making Experience provides workshops with all materials supplied.
River Bends Park is located at 5700 22 Mile Road, between Shelby and Ryan roads. The fair hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
For more information, visit shelbyart fair.org/festival.
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said.
“We know how to do it fast, on time and actually ahead of schedule. That’s what we’re going to do for the United States Navy,” Peters added.
The M3 Initiative will train workers to build submarines, focus on maritime welding, computer numerical control machinery, robotics and cybersecurity at Macomb Community College and Oakland Community College, according to Del Toro.
Officials at Macomb Community College are excited to have this program at their school.
“The opportunity positions our residents to train for jobs with futures and wages that support families,” said Sawyer. “It helps
develop a deep talent pool for our local defense contractors that will not only sustain their business but will help them grow.”
In addition to providing opportunities to college students, this initiative will train K-12 students in hands-on careers in technical education for them to explore careers in this area, according to the governor. Michigan suppliers will connect to the broader submarine industrial base ranging from existing suppliers for the Navy to auto suppliers looking to expand.
“Just in the submarine industrial base alone we have over 400 vendors that contribute to that submarine industrial base and there’s a lot more to come,” Del Toro said. “The Department of Navy needs to actually
fill about 14,000 jobs every year for the next 10 years. That’s why we’re here building this critical program to our economy.”
Michigan has always played a crucial role in the Navy since its inception, according to Del Toro, and as such it is a place poised for submarine manufacturing.
“I can’t think of any place better than Michigan to shape the new generation of new-collar workers combining traditionally blue-collar trades with the cutting-edge technologies of today,” Del Toro said.
The program is also a conduit for veterans to enter the workforce and serve their country in a different capacity.
“We cannot afford to leave any talent on the table,” he said.
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The Shelby Township Art Fair is returning for its 41st year.
Photo provided by Jessica Thomas
COMMUNITY BRIEFS
Engineering firm to inspect bridges
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — During the July 16 Shelby Township Board of Trustees meeting, the board unanimously approved a quote from engineering firm Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick to perform a total of 10 bridge inspections at the cost of $1,250 per bridge.
The inspections will be performed on the following bridges: Riverbends Park across the Clinton River; Mound Road over the middle branch of the Clinton River; Mound Road over the North Lawson Drain; 22 Mile Road over Old Canal; 25 Mile Road over Lawson Drain; 24 Mile Road over Newland Drain; three boardwalks on the Shelby Metro Trail; and 25 Mile Road over Newland Drain.
According to a memo from AEW included in the meeting’s agenda packet, the inspections will include photos, observa-
tions and repair recommendations based on Bridge Safety Inspection Report forms that are similar to what the Michigan Department of Transportation uses for bridge inspections.
Improvements coming to River Bends Park
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Board of Trustees July 16 unanimously approved awarding the contract for the phase 3 upgrades to Riverbends Park to Michigan Recreational Construction for $177,150. Phase 1 and phase 2 were completed with the Lions Club for $244,100. Work on phase 3 will begin in the fall. The upgrades will include an accessible asphalt ramp from the parking lot to the playground, a We-Go-Swing, a We-Go-Round and the installation of 1,490 square feet of compacted stone subbase.
Township OKs hiring firefighter
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At the July 16 Shelby Township Board of Trustees meeting, the Shelby Township Fire Department requested approval to hire a new firefighter
ahead of schedule due to the upcoming retirement of a battalion chief in September 2024.
The Fire Department requested the early hire to ensure that the new firefighter could attend the necessary certification training, which will begin before the battalion chief’s retirement. The additional
hire will temporarily increase the number of firefighters to 85 until the battalion chief retires, after which the number will revert to the usual 84 through attrition. The battalion chief’s retirement date will be Sept. 21. The board unanimously approved the request.
Eggs from page 3A
The eggs are expected to hatch in the early part or middle of August. The eggs were “candled,” and with a light shining behind an egg, one could see the developing turtle moving inside with what appeared to be a leg and a tail.
Sarah Matuszak, of Happy Snapper Rescue, said that if the babies aren’t ready when they hatch, the rescue will keep them as long as they need to be able to survive in the wild.
“Sometimes we overwinter them to give them a better chance at survival, but we may decide to release some this year,” she said.
Call Staff Writer Kara Szymanski at (586) 498-1029.
SHANNON
As one of the most bipartisan members of the Michigan House of Representatives, Rep. Nate Shannon prioritizes:
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SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2024, IN THE LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 52700 VAN DYKE, SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN.
The work session was called to order at 2:00 p.m. by Supervisor Richard Stathakis. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Stanley Grot, James Carabelli, Lisa Casali, John Vermeulen, Vince Viviano (via phone)
Members Absent/Excused: Richard Stathakis, Lucia Di Cicco Also Present: Craig Cowper, Deputy Clerk; Roberto Vitale; Yong Thompson, Asahi Sushi owner; Randy Samona, Law Offce of Randy Samona, P.C. OPEN SESSION
Class C Liquor License Request for Asahi Sushi (Requested by Clerk’s Offce) MOTION carried to adjourn at 2:25 p.m.
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SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2024, IN THE BOARD ROOM OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 52700 VAN DYKE, SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Supervisor Richard Stathakis.
The Invocation was led by Pastor Greg Larsen from St. Thomas Community Presbyterian Church – Shelby Township, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Pete Piwonski of Music Maker Studio – Shelby Township.
AWARDS & PRESENTATIONS
Donation from Music Maker Studio (Requested by Supervisor’s Offce)
Check Presentation from Shelby Township Firefghters Local 1338 to Great Lakes Burn Camp (Requested by Fire Department) ROLL CALL
Members Present: Richard Stathakis, Stanley Grot, James Carabelli, Lucia Di Cicco, Lisa Casali, John Vermeulen, Vince Viviano Also Present: Rob Huth, Township Attorney APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes: Work Session -- May 6, 2024; Board Meeting -- May 7, 2024; Work Session -- May 22, 2024 (Requested by Clerk’s Offce)
To approve the minutes, as presented.
B. Sidewalk Ordinance Resolution – 2024 (Requested by Building Department)
To concur with Building Director Tim Wood and approve the Sidewalk Ordinance Resolution adopting the payment terms and Township contribution to apply to the 2024 calendar year.
C. Request to Authorize Repair of Defective Sidewalks (Requested by Building Department)
To concur with the recommendation of Building Director Tim Wood and authorize the Township Treasurer to proceed to assess costs and a 25% administrative fee against certain properties pursuant to Section 58-528 of the Township Code of Ordinances for contractor repair costs on defective sidewalks at locations which were identifed in the Township Engineer’s report, and which are not timely repaired.
D. Partial Release of Utility Easement - Town Center Villas II (Requested by DPW)
To concur with the recommendation of DPW Director Danielle Allen and vacate the existing water and sewer main easement found at Liber 10414, on Page 430 located at 14199-14241 Lakeside Boulevard, as indicated on the attached Partial Release document.
E. Amend Motion - Final Cost Adjustment - Ridgeview (Requested by Financial Management)
To concur with the recommendation of Finance Director Allan McDonald and amend the motion from 1/18/2022 for the approved cost for road work on Ridgeview Drive from 25 Mile Road to Birchfeld Drive from an estimated cost of $323,650.00 to $341,000.00 due to an extension of the road work completed. Funds are to be taken from Capital Improvement Fund line item 427-446-967-200.
F. Amend Motion - Universally Accessible Boat Launch and Fishing Dock at River Bends Park (Requested by Parks, Recreation & Maintenance)
To concur with the recommendation Parks, Recreation, & Maintenance Director Joe Youngblood and amend the motion from 3/7/23 for the approved cost for the Universally Accessible Boat Launch and Fishing Dock at River Bends Park from an estimated cost of $232,184.90 to $276,453.65 due to site plan revisions incurred after EGLE review and permitting. This includes an additional $7,675.50 to Water’s Edge Dock & Hoist, Inc. for the dock/boat launch. Funds are to be taken from Capital Improvement Fund line item 427-758-985-000 and amend the budget accordingly.
G. ESO EMS Reporting Software Renewal (Requested by Fire Department)
To concur with the recommendation of Fire Chief Frank Pierce and approve the June 15, 2024 through June 14, 2025 EMS software bill from ESO Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $13,356.00. Funds are to be taken from Fire Fund line item 206-336-810-600.
H. Policy Software (Requested by Police Department)
To concur with the recommendation of Police Chief Robert J. Shelide and approve the purchase of Policy Software from PowerDMS at a cost of $10,244.98 with a cap of three percent annual increase per year. Funds are to be taken from Police Fund line item 207-301-730-300.
I. Historical Committee Reappointments (Requested by Supervisor’s Offce)
To concur with the recommendation of Historical Committee Chairman Clendon R. Mason and reappoint Rita Hirsch and Hilary Davis as members of the Historical Committee for a three-year term expiring September 21, 2027.
J. Cancellation of July 2, 2024 Regular Board Meeting (Requested by Clerk’s Offce)
To cancel the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees on July 2, 2024, because of the 4th of July holiday.
K. Credit Card Purchases in the Amount of $35,998.17 (Requested by Treasurer’s Offce)
To approve the Credit Card Purchases in the amount of $35,998.17, as presented.
L. Bill Run in the Amount of $2,414,730.15. (Requested by Financial Management)
To approve the Bill Run in the amount of $2,414,730.15, as presented.
MOTION carried to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes - Grot, Di Cicco, Stathakis, Vermeulen, Viviano, Carabelli, Casali Nays - none
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION carried to approve the agenda, as presented, with the addition of Item #1A, Emergency Repair of Shelby TV Control Room Equipment (Requested by Community Relations Department) and Item #14, Contract for Assignment From GFL to Priority Waste (Township Attorney).
DEPARTMENTAL & COMMITTEE
1A. Emergency Repair of Shelby TV Control Room Equipment (Requested by Community Relations Department)
MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Community Relations Director Brad D. Bates and approve the emergency repair cost for Shelby TV control room servers and other hardware from Advanced Lighting & Sound for $67,389.00. Funds are to be taken from Community Relations Capital Outlay Fund line item 101-902-984-757 and amend the budget accordingly.
PLANNING COMMISSION
1. Adoption of Conditional Rezoning and Preliminary Planned Unit Development #23-29 Gary Gula (Gula Family, LLC) for Greenbriar Estates; 12800 26 Mile Road, Parcel No. 23-07-02-200-029; 65 Single-Family Unit Development (Requested by Planning and Zoning)
MOTION carried to adopt Conditional Rezoning Planned Unit Development application #23-29 for Gary Gula for Greenbriar Estates, located at 12800 26
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Mile Road from R-1, One Family Residential to R-1-B, One Family Residential for the following reasons:
1. The proposed zoning is largely consistent with the existing development approvals that have been granted for the area.
2. The change in zoning would not adversely impact abutting development.
3. The change in zoning is not out of scale with the needs of the community.
4. The site contains physical characteristics that would meet the requirements of a Planned Unit Development.
Roll Call: Ayes - Di Cicco, Grot, Stathakis, Vermeulen, Viviano, Carabelli, Casali Nays - none
2. EV Infrastructure Planning Program Study (Requested by Planning and Zoning)
MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and accept the EV Infrastructure Planning Program Study as prepared by Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick, Inc. (AEW) and Peter Basso and Associates. This study will be used for support in grant funding and guidance for ordinance amendments.
Mr. Vermeulen voted “nay” on the motion.
DEPARTMENTAL & COMMITTEE continued
3. 50290 Van Dyke Sanitary Sewer (Requested by DPW)
MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of DPW Director Danielle Allen and award the Van Dyke Sanitary Sewer installation to Superior Excavating at a cost not to exceed $125,000.00. Funds are to be taken from Water and Sewer Reserves.
4. DPW Garage Sweeper (Requested by DPW)
MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of DPW Director Danielle Allen and authorize the purchase of a Viper Sweeper from Morrison Industrial Floor Cleaning Equipment at a cost of $14,887.00. Funds are to be taken from Water and Sewer Reserves.
5. Emergency Siren Repair (Requested by Fire Department)
MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Fire Chief Frank Pierce and approve the repair cost to the damaged Emergency Siren on quote #5503 from West Shore Services, Inc. at a cost of $18,223.00. Funds are to be taken from Fire Fund line item 206-336-770-000.
6. Ordinance 299 - Cost Recovery Amendment for Emergency Incidents (Requested by Fire Department)
MOTION carried to adopt and publish for the second time Ordinance 299, amending Chapter 22, Article III to provide for the defnition of emergency incident and the recovery costs for the same; repealer, severability penalties and effective date.
Roll Call: Ayes – Vermeulen, Di Cicco, Grot, Stathakis, Viviano, Carabelli, Casali
Nays - none
7. Third Party Billing Service Contract (Requested by Fire Department)
MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Fire Chief Frank Pierce and allow the Shelby Township Fire Department to contract with Fire Recovery USA for third-party billing services and authorize the Fire Chief to execute any necessary agreements to facilitate this contract.
8. Ground Emergency Medical Transportation Resolution (GEMT) (Requested by Fire Department)
MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation by Assistant Fire Chief Joshua Fouchia and adopt the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation Resolution (GEMT), as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes – Viviano, Di Cicco, Grot, Stathakis, Vermeulen, Carabelli, Casali
Nays - none
9. Southeast Michigan Dive Group (Requested by Fire Department)
MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Fire Chief Frank Pierce and allow the Shelby Township Fire Department to join the Southeast Michigan Dive Group and authorize the Fire Chief to execute any necessary agreements to facilitate this membership.
10. Air Handler Repair - Township Hall (Requested by Parks, Recreation & Maintenance)
MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of PRM Director Joe Youngblood and award the contract for three air handler unit fan wall motor and wheel replacements to Limbach at a cost not to exceed $32,000.00. Funds are to be taken from Capital Improvement Fund line item 427-265-985-000 and amend the budget accordingly.
11. Purchase of New Mower (Requested by Parks, Recreation & Maintenance)
MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of PRM Director Joe Youngblood and purchase a Lazer X-Series 993 Vanguard mower with a 60” deck from Weingartz Supply Co. at the discounted governmental municipal cost of $15,359.00. Funds are to be taken from Capital Improvement Fund line item 427-789-985-000 and amend the budget accordingly.
12. Cost Share Agreements: Subdivision Reconstruction Program (Requested by Supervisor’s Offce)
MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Township Engineer Anderson, Eckstein and Westrick, Inc. (AEW) and authorize the Supervisor to execute the cost share agreements between the Charter Township of Shelby and the Macomb County Department of Roads for the subdivision reconstruction of Donnybrook Drive, Candler Drive, Heatherway Drive and Nadine Drive at an estimated cost of $409,387.00, $385,187.00, $194,094.00, and $121,720.00 for a total estimated cost of $1,110,388.00. Funds are to be taken from Capital Improvement Fund line item 427-446-967-200 and amend the budget accordingly.
13. Purchase of AireSpring Managed Connectivity (Requested by Information Technology)
MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of IT Operations Manager Michael Gray and contract with AireSpring for a 3-year term for managed Internet services at a cost of $1,118.00 per month. Funds to be taken from various line items in the General Fund, Fire Fund and Police Fund.
14. Contract For Assignment From GFL to Priority Waste (Township Attorney)
MOTION carried to authorize the Township Supervisor Richard Stathakis to sign the contract for assignment from GFL to Priority Waste, as presented in the June 4, 2024 correspondence presented herein.
Roll Call: Ayes – Di Cicco, Vermeulen, Viviano, Carabelli, Casali, Grot, Stathakis
Nays - none
MOTION carried to adjourn at 8:55 p.m.
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HOMES
20A/JULY 31, 2024
RECYCLING COMMON HOUSEHOLD ITEMS MIGHT HELP YOUR GARDEN FLOURISH
BY NICK POWERS npowers@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — Did you just move and have an excessive number of cardboard boxes around?
Rather than putting the boxes in the recycling bin, you can put them to good use in your own backyard. If you’re a gardener, many common household recyclable items have uses. From pie pans to cardboard boxes, repurposing these items can save you a trip to the store and help you recycle in a more direct way.
Cardboard can be an easy way to create a weed barrier that allows moisture to get in. To do this, flatten the boxes in the area you want to make a garden bed. Put water on the cardboard and put topsoil over it. Once this is set, start planting.
“Cardboard suppresses weeds by blocking sunlight and helps retain moisture in the soil, reducing the need for frequent watering,” Brian McDaid, of Eagle Dumpster Rental, said in a press release. “It breaks down naturally over time, enriching the soil with organic matter and improving its structure. This method also recycles cardboard that might otherwise end up in a landfill.”
Newspapers can serve a similar purpose. If you’re reading a paper copy of this story, we recommend you finish before you try out this method. Much like cardboard, newspaper can be used as a biodegradable weed barrier. Make sure the newspaper isn’t glossy and is free of any heavy inks. For instance, this paper would be just fine to use. You’ll need five layers to make this work, according to McDaid. Then lightly dampen the layers and add a covering of topsoil.
Caitlin Splawski, Michigan State University Extension consumer horticulture educator, cautioned those using newspaper and cardboard. For cardboard in particular, she said not to use pieces with a glossy finish and to remove all tape. She said opinions are split about using the materials, since it can cause a spike of carbon in the soil that may need to be balanced by adding nitrogen. Though, she said this lacks definitive research.
“It can affect gas exchange and water percolation into the soil in the short term,” Splawski said. “In the medium term, it can
add a lot of carbon to the soil. If you don’t have the proper nutrition with fertilizer added in, that can cause some nutrient imbalances if that’s not addressed.”
She advised using more organic material like pine needles, straw and composted wood chips for a flower bed barrier.
Gardener Kelly Colegio, a former Warren City Council member who helped form the city’s community garden, said there are many items you can use to improve your garden.
“Anything you can imagine,” Colegio said.
In the kitchen, she said, old pie pans can be tied to rattle when a critter tries to find a snack from the garden. Pots can be used as a bird bath. Old teacups can be used as bird feeders. Jars can be repurposed for seeds. Old bread ties can be used in place of zip ties. Old plastic tubs can help as a container for picking berries.
Splawski said plastic containers can be used for many purposes but said sanitizing them with dish soap and water before use is important. Reusing potting containers may need more care. Plant diseases and pests can sometimes survive a normal wash, so using a bleach solution may be required. According to an Iowa State University article that Splawski provided, soak the container in a solution made up of one part bleach and nine parts water for 10 minutes and rinse. Be careful to protect your skin and clothes from the solution.
Colegio said she picked up many of these DIY methods from her mother, who passed away in 2019.
“I learned that you don’t have to buy a lot if you can just figure out how to repurpose what you have,” Colegio said.
She traced her mother’s thrifty outlook to her grandmother, who did these things out of necessity during the Great Depression. Some of these methods, like canning, could be utilized now to reduce waste, according to Colegio.
“Their mindset was different,” she said. “Perhaps not because they were looking to go green; they did it out of necessity. If we could go back and look at some of their practices of self-sustainability, a lot of them were green.”
Colegio said old nylons or old strips
of shirts can be used to prop up plants. Old clothes can be put to use on a homemade scarecrow.
Even larger items like an old sink or a washtub can be used as a planter. Colegio uses an old mailbox as storage for gardening tools.
Splawski said old plastic milk containers can be used for winter sowing. She said some plants have a dormancy mechanism. By starting the seeds outside in a jug, it can make the seeds go through their natural cycle and promote growth.
“A lot of folks swear by it as the way to get — especially native plant — seeds started,” Splawski said.
“If you look at something, and you really look at it for a while, you can find a use
for it out in the garden,” Colegio said. McDaid echoes this idea in the release.
“A home garden is all about sustainability and independence,” McDaid said. “By being sustainable in how you start and maintain your garden by using things that would otherwise be trash, you’ll have a better gardening experience. One that is cheaper, requires less trips to the store, and is genuinely healthy for your plants.”
Composting can also be a good way to recycle, but that could be an article all its own. Splawski recommends that those interested in composting visit canr.msu.edu/resources/ composting_a_smart_gardening_practice_ to_recycle_garden_and_yard_waste. Call Staff Writer Nick Powers at (586) 498-1059.
TOP: Old teacups can be used as bird feeders. Shutterstock image
ABOVE: In the finished garden, soil covers the cardboard garden bed weed barrier. LEFT: Cardboard can serve as a garden bed weed barrier.
Photos provided by Kristen Doetzkies
THE GIFT OF FRIENDSHIP DRIVES THIS AUSTIN-HEALEY
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — It didn’t take long for David White and Dan Heming to become friends for life.
From the moment they met in 1968 as student naval aviators in the U.S. Navy, they formed an immediate bond when stationed in Pensacola, Florida, and Meridian, Mississippi.
“He was in another squadron. We were flying the same airplane, a T-34. It’s a primary trainer,” White said. “He was going through his battles to get the grades to move forward, and so was I. It’s a pretty rigorous environment.”
White, a Michigan State University graduate, and Heming, a University of Michigan graduate, lost touch for a while after leaving the service, but soon reconnected.
“I was out at the Pontiac Airport after we both left the service, and there he was,” White, of Bloomfield Township, said. “This was about 1972, and the bond was re-created instantly.”
Sadly, Heming died a few years ago at age 76.
“We went through some really tight situations together. He saved me from falling off the side of a mountain one time. We’ve had some really on-the-edge experiences, and it built a bond,” White said. “It’s the purest measure of friendship. When I think of him — a very generous man.”
Over the years, both men married and started families, but they continued their friendship, often cruising in Heming’s 1956 Austin-Healey. The British sports car maker was established in 1952 through a joint venture between the Austin division of the British Motor Corp. and the Donald Healey Motor Co. Many of Heming and White’s leisure drives in the Austin-Healey were in Milford.
“We’d just look around, have a coffee, get waves from people,” White said. “Sometimes we’d go out to the state parks. We were bikers and hikers at the time. Two good friends that would just enjoy the day.”
White also remembers traveling to Wisconsin when the car was going through an engine modification.
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LEFT: David White, of Bloomfield Township, inherited his 1956 Austin-Healey from his friend Dan Heming.
Photos by Erin Sanchez
ABOVE: White, left, was the best man in Dan Heming’s wedding. The two met in 1968 while serving in the U.S. Navy.
LEFT: While holding up his book “Tall Air,” White stands next to the Austin-Healey he inherited from Dan Heming.
Athletes
“When you’re sitting kind of in the cafeteria getting lunch and everything you can just look (and) everybody’s wearing different flags on their shirts and it’s a whole different thing,” Ryan said. “The best in the world coming together to compete. It’s awesome.”
Ryan described herself as a lucky distance swimmer that could compete in the shorter events. In 2004, the 4x200-meter freestyle women’s relay team won a gold medal. She said receiving the medal felt like a dream. She was nervous, but she allowed that to fuel her during the race.
“The race was just under two minutes but it literally felt like seconds, just cause stuff goes by so fast,” Ryan said. “So I was just trying to take it all in.
Rachel Baugh, a Warren native known as Rachel Komisarz during her 2004 Olympic run, didn’t first start off in swimming. Before a back injury, Baugh was in gymnastics.
“Basically the only sport I was going to be allowed to do at the time was swimming,” Baugh said.
She went on to say that she wasn’t thrilled about this fact. Baugh said she didn’t like the water and was even a little afraid of it.
“But (I was a) very competitive person and just really wanted to be able to do something, so swimming it was,” Baugh said.
Baugh started swimming when she was around 15 years old, and she said she made the conscious decision to go for the Olympics around 1996.
“The training was probably very rigorous starting in ’96 ‘til the Olympics, and really just focused on getting ready for that,” Baugh said.
She called the Olympics one of the most
stressful and exciting times of someone’s life.
“There’s so much that goes into it, and you work basically your whole life for this one moment,” Baugh said. “And then it’s time to step up and perform. And the world is watching you.”
She went on to say it’s an adrenaline rush.
“I don’t know if people sometimes realize how much stress the athletes are under, but it’s pretty significant,” Baugh said.
In college she mostly competed in distance events, Baugh said, but she focused on the 200-meter freestyle and the 100-meter butterfly for the games.
“I really focused on the 200 (meter) freestyle the most, just knowing they would pick four to six swimmers for the relay, so I thought that was going (to) probably be my best chance,” Baugh said.
She qualified for the Olympic team in the 100-meter butterfly and a relay with the 200-meter freestyle.
Baugh was also on the 4x200-meter freestyle relay team with Ryan. The other members of the team were Lindsay Benko, Kaitlin Sandeno, Dana Vollmer, Natalie Coughlin and Rhi Jeffery. Their time was 7:53.420. The People’s Republic of China won silver and Germany won bronze.
Baugh said the Olympic trials is one of the most competitive swim meets a swimmer will experience.
“The depth of the United States and the quality of swimming in the United States is unreal,” Baugh said. “I would say that the Olympic trials are almost as stressful if not even more stressful than the Olympics.”
She said this is due to swimming against others who are extremely close to her time and have also trained hard.
Ryan said the Olympics have grown since she competed, especially the trials.
“More publicity, more of a following, and it’s amazing to see just the excitement
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY MACOMB, MICHIGAN
ORDINANCE NO. 300
AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR REGULATING AND LICENSING OF FOOD TRUCKS AND REQUIRING PERMITS FOR THE LOCATION OF FOOD TRUCKS WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP ADDING
ARTICLE X OF CHAPTER 14 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; REVISE REQUIREMENTS FOR MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS AND ADD THE CHARGE DEFRAUDING AN INNKEEPER AS A MISDEMEANOR VIOATION PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY PENALTIES AND EFFECTIVE DATE
IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY:
Section 1. Article X, Chapter 14 of the Code of Ordinances, Charter Township of Shelby, Michigan, is hereby created to read as follows:
Section 14-700. Purpose
1. The purpose of this ordinance is to promote and protect the public health, safety and welfare of residents and established brick and mortar businesses through regulation and licensing of food truck locations and food trucks in order to avoid fre hazards, food consumption illness, vehicle and pedestrian accidents while encouraging food truck vending which adds to the diversity of food options in the Township.
around swimming,” Ryan said. “It’s just gotten bigger and bigger.”
Baugh said there’s a lot more glam to the Olympics and social media has had an influence.
“The publicity that the athletes have,” Baugh said. “Which can be good but it also can be bad, because I think there’s also a lot of criticism that the athletes face, and a lot of critique that they face from just the general public that have no idea what they are going through or the pressure that is on them.”
She said a lot of the fans are encouraging and supportive.
“I do think that the media and social media has opened the ability to connect with the athletes a little bit more,” Baugh said.
Baugh said they were trained to block out negative comments from the public, but that athletes are human. She recalled a gymnast from the Olympic trials this year who said they thought the world was going to hate them because they fell.
“Nobody is going to hate you just because you fell,” Baugh said. “But that’s a lot of the pressures and we want to compete, we want to do well, we want to represent our country and we don’t want to let anybody down. And when it’s so in your face all the time, you know, the press and the media, it’s really hard to block it out.”
Baugh said seeing the up-and-coming swimmers excel has been amazing and that the swimmers’ times have gotten faster.
“The sport has really advanced over the last few years,” Baugh said. “I mean, we saw some world records being broken at the Olympic trials this year so it’s really kind of setting the United States up for a great performance at the Olympics in Paris.”
Baugh also said she is thankful for her upbringing in Warren, at her high school Warren Mott and the support she received from the community.
“I’m very appreciative that people do
still remember me and the support that I’ve received throughout the years has been pretty tremendous, and I just want to thank everybody for that,” Baugh said.
Baugh said that though most swimmers now were born after her Olympic run, she does do some motivational speaking. She hopes she can motivate the people she meets not just as swimmers, but as people.
“My message to the students that I work with now is just dream big, go for it,” Baugh said. “See what you can achieve. And, you know, if you can believe in yourself you can do remarkable things.”
Ryan said swimming is hard work, but if someone is enjoying the sport then they should pursue it.
“Anything is possible if you do the work, if you’re listening to your coaches, if you’re enjoying yourself. If it’s something you see yourself doing in the future, you know, reach for the stars,” Ryan said. “Go for your dreams.”
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Section 14-701. Defnitions
Food truck vending shall mean vending, serving, or offering for sale food and/or beverages from a mobile food vending unit which meets the defnition of a food establishment under Public Act 92 of 2000, which may include the ancillary sales of branded items consistent with the food, such as a tee shirt that bears the name of the organization engaged in mobile food vending. The defnition of Food Truck under this Ordinance shall not include a mobile food establishment that offers only prepackaged, single-serving frozen desserts that are traditionally known as an “ice-cream truck” and such ice-cream truck is properly licensed pursuant to Chapter 54 of the Code of Ordinances.
Food Truck shall mean any motorized or non-motorized vehicle, trailer, or other device designed to be portable and not permanently attached to the ground from which food or beverages are vended, served, or offered for sale.
Operate shall mean all activities associated with the conduct of business, including site preparation, set up and take down and/or actual hours where the food truck is preparing and dispensing items for business.
Food Truck Vendor shall mean any individual, company, restaurant, or organization engaged in the business of food truck vending; if more than one individual is operating a single stand, cart, mobile unit or other means of conveyance, then vendor shall mean all individuals operating such a single stand, cart, mobile unit or other means of conveyance.
Section 14-702. Food Truck License and Location Permit Required
Section 14-703. Food Truck License
It shall be unlawful for any food truck to operate in the Township without frst obtaining a food truck license and a location permit. All licenses and permits are required to be prominently displayed on the Food Truck.
(a) Application for Food Truck License. The Fire Marshal shall prescribe the form of the application for a Food Truck License and issue or deny a license with reasons stated for any denial. The application, supporting documents and fees for a Food Truck license shall be completed and submitted to the Fire Marshal. Applicants
4. A statement of whether any applicant has been convicted of or has plead guilty or nolo contendere to a disqualifying criminal act as defned in this article, and if so, specify each criminal act involved, including the date, place and jurisdiction of each, the dates of conviction and release from confnement where appropriate.
5. The name of the business address of the designated local agent who is responsible to supervise the premises and activities and who is authorized to receive service of process
6. A tender of the correct application fee as established by resolution adopted by the township board.
7. The name of the person(s) designated as manager of the mobile food vending unit as required by this article and any aliases, home address, telephone number,
8. Date of birth and driver’s license number.
9. A temporary use permit where applicable for special events pursuant to Section 14-704.1(c) and Section 7.16 and 7.21 of the Township Zoning Ordinance.
(b) Licenses and Duration. Licenses for operation of a food truck in the Township shall be issued by the Fire Marshal and expire on April 30 in the year following issuance. The Township will set time periods for submission of applications, supporting documents and fees. The Township will also set time periods for inspection of food trucks. Licensing will be subject to availability of Township employees (or their designees where applicable) to complete inspection(s) and process applications and will be issued to the food trucks based on which food trucks submitted complete applications, supporting documents and fees frst.
(c) Inspection Food trucks shall be subject to inspection prior to issuance of a license and shall include inspection by the Fire Department or its designee and any other departments or designees as determined by the Township. Food trucks are subject to additional inspections at any time for any reason or no reason. Inspections may include but are not limited to:
i. The power supply for the food truck shall be subject to inspection and approval by departments as assigned by the Township or its designee.
ii. The fuel dispensing and cooking equipment of the food truck shall be subject to inspection and approval by the Township through departments assigned, including the Fire Department or its designee.
iii. The food truck unit connections and exterior portions shall be subject to inspection by assigned departments of the Township or its designee to determine safety of the food truck.
iv. Illumination within and upon the food truck. All aspects of the food truck are subject to inspection in the discretion of the Township or its designee at any time and for any reason or no reason in order to ensure compliance with State and local laws and to promote and protect the public health, safety and welfare of the public.
(d) Health Department Permit. Each food truck shall have in place and promptly displayed a current valid permit issued by the Macomb County Health Department a copy of which shall be submitted with the application for issuance of a food truck license.
(e) Insurance. Each food truck shall provide a Certifcate of insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 naming Shelby Township as an insured party.
(f) Kitchen Hood Suppression Certifcate. Each food truck shall submit with the application for issuance of a food truck license a copy of a current kitchen hood suppression certifcate where applicable.
(g) Fuel Gas Container Certifcate. Each food truck shall submit, with the application for issuance of a food truck license a copy of its current Michigan Department of Transportation fuel gas container certifcate.
(h) Complaints. If a written complaint is fled with the Fire Marshal alleging a violation of the licensing provisions of this Ordinance, the Fire Marshal shall send a copy of the complaint to the Food Truck owner and/or operator with a notice that an investigation will be conducted. The Food Truck owner and/operator shall be invited to respond to the complaint, present evidence and respond to evidence produced by the investigation. The Fire Marshal, upon a determination that the complaint is supported by a preponderance of the evidence, may suspend or revoke the license(s). Immediately upon such suspension or revocation, the Fire Marshal shall provide the Food Truck owner/and or operator a written notice by certifed mail to the address indicated on the application. The license to operate shall become immediately null and void upon revocation.
(g) Licenses are Nontransferable. Licenses for operation of a food truck shall not be transferable.
Section 14-704. Food Truck Location Permit Required
1. Food Truck Vending conducted upon property in the Township at a fxed location for any duration of time shall require a location permit.
(a) The Planning Department shall prescribe the form of the application for a food truck location permit and issue or deny an application with reasons stated for any denial. The application, supporting documents and fees for a food truck location permit shall be completed and submitted to the Planning Department. Applicants shall truthfully state in full all information requested and the applications shall be accompanied by a fee established by resolution of the Township Board. The submission of an incomplete application or an application with information which is incorrect or untruthful shall serve as a basis for denial of or delay in issuance of a permit. The food truck location permit may also be denied in the discretion of the Planning Department in order to protect the public health, safety and welfare of the public. A permit issued pursuant to this subsection is nontransferable.
(b) The food truck location permit shall be maintained on the food truck and presented to anyone requesting to see same.
(c) Permits and Durations. A food truck location permit for a duration of longer than one day may require approval as a temporary use from the Zoning Board of Appeals pursuant to sections 7.16 and 7.21 of the Township Zoning Ordinance.
(d) Food Truck Location Drawing and Inspection. Either a scaled drawing or a drawing with dimensions noted shall be submitted with the application for a food truck location permit. This drawing shall identify the site and the location on the site where the food truck(s)
will be situated and operate. The drawing shall specify and include areas for dispensing food, consumption of food and/or congregation of patrons, and waste disposal. The dimensions of food truck(s) to abutting buildings, sidewalks, parking lot area driveways, nearest property boundary, and lighting shall also be shown. Inspections of the location by the Township may occur at any time for any reason or no reason and may involve the Building Department, Planning Department, Police Department, Fire Department or other departments or designees as determined by the Township. It shall be cause to deny, suspend or revoke the food truck location permit if it is determined by the Planning and Zoning Department and/ or Building Department that the food truck could interfere with safe pedestrian and/or vehicular travel.
(e) Written Permission from Owner. If a food truck location permit is sought by anyone other than the property owner, permission from the owner of the site where food truck operation will occur must be presented in writing.
(h) Food Truck Vending on Public Property
1. Operation at Township Sponsored Events. Food Truck vending conducted at Township sponsored or endorsed events upon property controlled or owned by the Township may be permitted only upon the approval of the location permit by the Parks and Recreation Director and/or designee as a single event location permit.
2. Authorization of Organizations Conducting Events. Operation within one block of any Township authorized event, such as art fairs, public festivals, farmers market, sporting events, or other similar events, shall not occur without written authorization from the organization conducting or authorizing such event or occurrence.
3. Operation on Public Property during public or private events.
Food Truck vending conducted at a public or private event held on public property or in a public park may be permitted only upon the approval of the location permit by the Parks and Recreation Director and/or designee as a single event location permit.
Section 14-705. Exceptions to Location Permit.
Food Truck Vendors hired as part of a private event on a residential property only when the Food Truck is located entirely within the residential property and serves only the patrons of the private event.
Section 14-706. Operational Standards
All food truck vending must meet and comply with the following:
1. Food Truck units must meet all Macomb County Health Department Regulations.
2. Any activity related to Food Truck shall maintain a 20-foot setback from any rights-ofway and not be located within any required landscape area or buffer. Said use shall also be located no closer than 10 feet to any internal drive or permitted curb cut. The Food Truck must also allow for the safe and convenient fow of traffc, particularly emergency vehicles, within the roadway.
3. Food Truck Vendors shall not conduct business or operate within 20 feet of fre lanes, fre hydrants, or fre connections.
4. The hours of operation shall be between 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday through Thursday and between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Friday through Saturday, unless approved by the Parks and Recreation Department as a special Township event.
5. No Food Truck shall be located within the rear yard setback of a lot when such lot or location abuts a residential district.
6. All services shall be conducted from the Food Truck.
7. Food Trucks shall park only on paved or gravel surfaces.
8. After hours parking of the Food Truck shall meet the standards of the Township Zoning Ordinance, including but not limited to Section 5.21.
9. Food Truck Vendors are responsible for the proper disposal of waste and trash associated with the operation. Food Truck Vendors shall remove all generated waste and trash from their approved location at the end of the day or as needed to maintain the public health, safety, and welfare of the township residents and vendor patrons. No liquid waste, grease, or otherwise is to be disposed of in any greenspace, sanitary sewer, storm drains, sidewalk, street, or other public or private space. A waste management plan and/ or daily cleaning procedures must be submitted with the permit application.
10. Food Trucks and Food Truck Vendors shall not emit sounds through speakers, amplifers, or announcements.
11. Food Trucks conducting cooking operations shall obtain a fre inspection from the Fire Marshal or representative thereof prior to operating the business or a permit being issued.
12. Food Trucks and any accessory items shall not be left unattended or stored for any period of time on the permitted site when vending is not taking place or during restricted hours of operation.
13. Waste Receptacles. Waste receptacles of a suffcient size with lids shall be furnished and shall be maintained to avoid overflling at any time. Grease may not be disposed of at the site where the food truck is operating and must be properly disposed by the food truck operator in accordance with acceptable standards and practices as may be further defned by the Township.
14. All signage must comply with Section 5.24 of the Zoning Ordinance and must be submitted with any temporary use application.
Section 14-707. Complaints, appeals, revocation of license.
Any denial, suspension or revocation is subject to appeal by the applicant or license or permit holder by submitting a written document marked “Appeal”, stating the grounds for appeal within ten (10) days after the denial, suspension or revocation becomes effective and delivering same to the Township Clerk. Within twenty-one (21) days after receipt of the appeal, an appeal hearing shall be scheduled before the Township Board of Trustees, at which the party appealing may present evidence, reasons and witnesses in opposition to the action of denial, suspension or revocation.
Section 14-708. Impoundment of Food Trucks
Any Food Truck or associated equipment not in compliance with this Ordinance and/or the licenses or permits issued to it and/or left upon public property may be impounded at the owner
and /or operator’s expense.
Section 14-709. Appearance tickets.
The Shelby Township Police Department or such other offcials as designated by the Township Board are authorized to issue and serve appearance tickets with respect to a violation of this chapter pursuant to Michigan law.
Section 14-710. Civil infraction.
A violation of this article is designated as a municipal civil infraction subject to fnes as set out in 1-7 of the Charter Township of Shelby Code of Ordinances. The municipal civil infraction chart shall be amended as follows to add that a violation of Chapter 14, Section 14-710 is designated as a municipal civil infraction:
ChapterTitle Section
14 Food Truck Vending 14-710
Section 2. Chapter 14, Article 6, Section 14-406(7) of the Charter Township of Shelby Code of Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows:
Interior structure, doors, openings, locks. Adequate massage facilities enabling the accommodation of at least two (2) one (1) patron shall be provided. Adequate facilities, for the purpose of this section, shall be defned as separate enclosed rooms, having doors capable of being closed but not locked. Exterior doors may have locks, but such exterior doors shall not be locked while the establishment is open for business or while any massage is being performed therein. Barrier-free dressing and toilet facilities shall be provided to patrons and employees. One (1) toilet and one (1) wash basin shall be provided at every massage establishment. Separate dressing and toilet facilities shall be provided for male and female patrons. A single unisex toilet room, with a lockable door for a massage establishment that has an occupancy limit of 15 persons shall be allowed to satisfy the requirements of this subsection.
Section 3. Chapter 14, Article 6, Section 14-406(10) of the Charter Township of Shelby Code of Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows:
Wash basin. A minimum of one (1) separate wash basin shall be provided in each establishment for the use of employees of any such establishment. The basin shall always provide antiseptic soap or detergent and hot and cold running water and shall be located within or as close as practicable to the area devoted to the performing of massage services. In addition, there shall be provided at each wash basin sanitary towels placed in permanently installed dispensers. A single unisex toilet room, with a lockable door for a massage establishment that has an occupancy limit of 15 persons shall be allowed to satisfy the requirements of this subsection.
Section 4. Chapter 46, Article III, Division 4.1, Section 46-152 of the Charter Township of Shelby Code of Ordinance is hereby created to read as follows: DIVISION 4.1 DEFRAUDING AN INNKEEPER
Any person who shall put up at any hotel, motel, inn, restaurant or cafe as a guest and shall procure any food, entertainment or accommodation without paying therefor, except when credit is given therefor by express agreement, with intent to defraud such keeper thereof out of the pay for the same, or, who, with intent to defraud such keeper out of the pay therefor, shall obtain credit at any hotel, motel, inn, restaurant or cafe for such food, entertainment or accommodation, by means of any false show of baggage or effects brought thereto, is guilty of a misdemeanor. No conviction shall be had under the provisions of this section unless a complaint is made within 60 days of the time of the violation hereof.
Prima facie evidence—Obtaining such food, lodging or accommodation by false pretense, or by false or fctitious show of baggage or other property, or refusal or neglect to pay therefor on demand, or payment thereof with check, draft or order upon a bank or other depository on which payment was refused, or absconding without paying or offering to pay therefore, or surreptitiously removing or attempting to remove baggage, shall be prima facie evidence of such intent to defraud.
Section 5. SEVERABILITY
If any section, subsection, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent portion of this Ordinance, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
Section 6. REPEAL
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in confict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 7. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall be effective 30 days from the date of publication hereof. CERTIFICATION
hereby certify the foregoing is a true and complete copy of Ordinance No. _______ duly adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Shelby at a Regular Meeting held on ___________________, 2024, pursuant to and in full compliance with the Open Meetings Act, being Act 267, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, as amended, and that the minutes of said meeting were kept and will be made available as required by said Act.
STANLEY T. GROT, Clerk
Introduction Date: July 16, 2023
First Publication Date: July 31, 2024
Adoption Date: _______________
Second Publication Date: _______________
Effective Date: _______________
Published: Shelby-Utica News 07/31/2024
Austin-Healey
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“We went on the ferry and across the lake. I remember the first test drive we took. The car hadn’t been completed. The guy that was working on it said, ‘Hey, take it for a drive,’” White said. “We’re hauling down the road somewhere in Wisconsin. He was pushing it to the limit and I was going, ‘Whoa, whoa. You’re going a little too fast for me.’ We finally got back to the garage. As he was getting out of the car, he pulled up on the steering wheel and it came right off it. We both went, ‘Holy smokes.’”
Heming owned an Austin-Healey while in college but sold it when he entered the Navy. Years later, he bought the 1956 AustinHealey, which “brought back memories of his college days and also some of the things that happened in the Navy,” White said.
Heming’s friendship also left an impact on White’s wife of 54 years, Ann White.
“There were a lot of late evenings on the patio in the back and a fair amount of Scotch,” Ann White said of the pair.
“And cigars,” White said.
White is now taking care of the AustinHealey. When Heming died a few years ago, he willed the car to his Navy pal. It took White some time to get used to the idea of having the car. At first, he didn’t want to drive the convertible because “it was Dan’s car.”
“It sat in his garage for quite a while after he passed away,” Ann White said. “It took Dave a while to make it OK in his head.”
But he has since carried on Heming’s love for the automobile. A novice to the Austin-Healey, White learned everything he could about the car, “from servicing the ve-
hicle to the right fluids you use.” When he first brought it home, Ann White drove very closely in front of White, who was following in the Austin-Healey.
“I hop in the car, start the car up and I’m driving from Milford to Birmingham,” White said. “And it’s getting dark.”
White then turned on a switch he thought were the headlights, but nothing happened.
“I can’t even turn the headlights on,” he said. “We finally got home. It took me another day to figure out the English have a way of pulling it out and then turning it to the right. I thought I had done that, but I apparently didn’t.”
The restored vehicle is a 100-6 two-seater roadster model. The classic car has a 6-cylinder engine paired with an upgraded 5-speed manual transmission. It is paired in what White calls a “mesmerizing custom green/ blue exterior, gleaming chrome with the impeccable condition of luxurious black upholstery interior. A true gem in every sense.”
White often takes the car out for drives on Saturday and Sunday mornings. He’s met up with a local Austin-Healey group a few times. He also likes to drive the English car through Bloomfield Hills, sometimes with his wife by his side.
“There are some neat roads that go on forever. I drive it just for the pure pleasure when I can,” said White, who misses his friend. “I thank him every time I drive.”
During his lifetime, Heming became a commercial pilot for USAir. He also flew for Roger Penske. White worked in advertising, started his own marketing company and also is a published author of two books — “Tall Air” and “True Blue” — under the name D Stuart White.
Stevenson grad places first in Michigan bodybuilding championship
BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com
STERLING HEIGHTS — He needed something to light his competitive fire, and bodybuilding was the answer.
Throughout his years at Sterling Heights Stevenson High School and Hope College, Royal Oak resident David Clark’s sole focus was being an athlete.
A two-sport athlete in football and track, Clark, a 2017 Stevenson graduate, revolved his life around two things — sports and the gym.
Clark was a gym rat to the fullest extent and credited Stevenson for developing his passion for working out.
“Stevenson actually got me working out in the first place,” Clark said. “I started working out as a freshman, and I kind of got addicted to the gym. I was working out every single day all the time. I was working out with seniors and juniors that were bigger than me and stronger than me, but I just wanted to work. I wanted to improve and I wanted to get better. That was always my mindset, especially when it came to the physical aspect of sports and lifting.”
Once sports were no longer in the picture after college, Clark’s constant time in the gym was more so for his job as a personal trainer at Pulse Fitness in Pleasant Ridge rather than working towards a goal for himself.
Bodybuilding became an answer, but it never seemed to be the answer Clark was looking for until now.
“The concept of bodybuilding was that I wasn’t going to be able to run, jump and be athletic anymore, so I was really focused on athletic training and stuff that I was used to,” Clark said. “Fast forward to last year, I have a co-worker who won Mr. Ohio in 2021, and he was telling me that I have a great physique and that I have what it takes. I was considering it and thinking about it, but I was leaning more towards not doing it because I was used to being athletic and wanting to stay athletic and doing athletic movements, but at the same time, when I worked out at the gym, and I work at a gym, so I’m always in the gym, I was just working out without a goal, since I didn’t have sports anymore. Bodybuilding gave me that goal to work towards in the gym and gave me a goal to achieve.”
On June 15 at the NPC Natural Michigan State Championships in Ypsilanti, Clark achieved his goal as he took first in the Men’s Classic Physique category, which focuses on how defined and symmetrical the muscles are.
It was Clark’s second show ever after finishing in third a week prior in an open show.
“It felt good, but it didn’t really hit me at the moment,” Clark said. “I wouldn’t say I was expecting it, but I was confident in my ability of where I would place. It felt good, especially when it sunk in and I could sit back and say that I won.”
Embarking on any new journey can be difficult, but Clark was lucky enough to have his friend and coworker Jake Chandler by his side to guide him through the process.
A bodybuilder himself, Chandler has competed in competitions since he was 17 years old after his grandmother, who also competed in fitness competitions, got him into working out when he was 12.
Chandler, who is a bodybuilding coach, said he under-
stands the struggles his clients tend to face, so he was able to give Clark pointers early on.
“When we first started off, I just wanted to make sure his head was in the right place and kind of give him some expectations on what to expect,” Chandler said. “It’s one thing to get lean for the summer and lose a couple extra pounds of body fat, but when you’re going for a bodybuilding show, you’re getting yourself to sub-6% body fat levels. I told him right off the bat that this was going to be a very intense version of what we have our clients do.”
What was the meal plan looking like for Clark? Well, more of the same every day for roughly three months.
“It was the same exact thing every single day, pretty much,” Clark said. “I got it memorized for real. I’d have two eggs, 200 milligrams of egg whites, 40 grams of oats, and 75 grams of blueberries for breakfast. That was meal one. I’m not the biggest fan of eggs, so I’d combine the egg whites, the oats, the blueberries, and put some protein powder in and add banana to make a little shake and eat the two eggs separately. Meal two was 6 ounces of chicken and asparagus, and meal three was 6 ounces of chicken and asparagus, and then, like, 200 grams of rice. Meal four was beef and rice, and then I had a shake, so I had four meals plus a shake every single day.”
The workout routine wasn’t anything new for Clark, but it was more detailed, as opposed to an explosive workout routine.
Chandler said the routine focused on certain parts of the body each day with increased cardio each week.
“It’s kind of a combination of everything,” Chandler said. “We usually separate the cardio and the lifting. The lifting is very hypertrophic based, so you’re doing anything from 6-12, or even 20, rep ranges, and you have a variety of rep ranges in there. It’s mostly weight training and isolating certain muscle groups. Instead of a full upper day or a full lower day, you’re breaking things into body parts. You might have one day where you’re training chests and another day where you’re training arms or quads, and maybe a fourth day where you’re training your back and hamstrings. The cardio is separate from the workout. Once you finish your lifting, you’re either getting on the stairs, the bike, or the treadmill and doing another workout on top of what you did.”
Only two shows in and already a first place finish to his name, Clark said he plans to compete in more competitions in the future.
Royal Oak resident and Sterling Heights Stevenson graduate David Clark is all smiles after winning the NPC Natural Michigan State Championships June 15 in Ypsilanti.
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26A/ SHELBY-UTICA NEWS • JULY 31, 2024
JULY 31
SCAMS presentation: Stopping Crimes Against Michigan Seniors, 7-8 p.m., Lakeside Assembly of God, 46155 Schoenherr Road in Shelby Township, (586) 469-5642
AUG. 3
Veterans/community picnic: Food, car show, vendors, fire tuck and defense vehicles, bounce house, 50-50 and raffles, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., American Legion Post #351, 46146 Cass Ave. in Utica, (586) 731-9833
AUG. 4
Chic & Unique Vintage Market: Featuring 100-plus small businesses, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, packardprovinggrounds.org
AUG. 10
Utica Gasoline Alley: Car show, swap meet and gas show, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., downtown across from Memorial Park, 7530 Auburn Road, uticasgasolinealley.com
MetroBarks: Paws in the Park: Guided hikes with dogs, 10-11:30 a.m., Stony Creek Metropark, 4300 Main Park Road in Shelby Township, metroparks.com/ events
AUG. 10-11
Shelby Township Art Fair: More than 120 artist and
marketplace vendors, plus food, music on two stages, kids craft and activity area, and more, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., River Bends Park, 5700 22 Mile Road, shelbytwp.org/ our-township/summer
AUG. 16
Nighttime Nature: Fireflies: Interactive learning program, 8-9:30 p.m., Stony Creek Metropark, 4300 Main Park Road in Shelby Township, metroparks.com/ events
AUG. 17
Mom 2 Mom Sale: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., strollers and leashed dogs welcome, Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, www. packardprovinggrounds.org
AUG. 19
Widowed Friends lunch: 1:30 p.m., Boston’s Restaurant, 15133 Hall Road in Shelby Township, RSVP to Elaine at (586) 291-2471
ONGOING
Farmers market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays until Oct. 19, Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, shelbyfarmersmarket.org
Splash pad: Open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. daily until Sept. 2 (toddler time 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays),
for Shelby Township and Utica residents, Chief Gene Shepherd Park, 2452 23 Mile Road in Shelby Township, (586) 731-0300, shelbyprm@shelbytwp.org, shelbytwp.org/our-township/summer
Summer Concert Series: 7-8:30 p.m. July 31 (American Ages) and Aug. 7 (The Oneders), also watch “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” at 8:30 p.m. July 31, River Bends Park, 5700 22 Mile Road in Shelby Township, shelbytwp.org/our-township/summer
Weekend Unwind: Free concert series runs 7-10 p.m. Aug. 2 (Stumbling Mice), Aug. 9 (Nina Sofia and Thrown Out Bones), Aug. 16 (Classic Maniacs), Aug. 23 (American Ages Band), Aug. 30 (The Geri’s) and Sept. 6 (Detroit Social Club Band), Memorial Park next to Utica Public Library, 7530 Auburn Road, fireworks can be seen from nearby Jimmy John’s Field, cityofutica. org
Feeding Time: Learn about and see what animals eat, 1-2 p.m. Saturdays, Nature Center at Stony Creek Metropark, 4300 Main Park Road in Shelby Township, metroparks.com/events
United Shore Professional Baseball League: Select Thursdays-Sundays until Sept. 7, Jimmy John’s Field, 7171 Auburn Road in Utica, uspbl.com
Shelby Writers’ Group: Meets 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, Shelby Township Library, 52610 Van Dyke Ave., (586) 739-7414
Monthly book clubs: Evening Book Club (meets 6:30 p.m. every second Tuesday), Mystery Book Club (10:30
a.m. every second Saturday) and Afternoon Book Club (1 p.m. every third Thursday), Shelby Township Library, 52610 Van Dyke Ave., shelbytwp.org/government/ departments/library
• Not Your Parents’ Book Club, 7 p.m. every last Tuesday, 22nd Street Steakhouse, 48900 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, shelbytwp.org/government/ departments/library
• 11 a.m.-noon every first Friday, Utica Public Library, 7530 Auburn Road, uticalibrary.com
Widowed Friends events: Breakfasts at 10:30 a.m. every third Tuesday of month, Pancake Factory, 13693 23 Mile Road in Shelby Township, RSVP to Ellen at (586) 489-2569
• Cards, games and friendship, 1-3:45 p.m. every fourth Friday of month, bring snack to share and own beverage, St. Therese of Lisieux, 48115 Schoenherr Road in Shelby Township, RSVP to Victoria at (586) 566-7936
• Golf at 9:28 a.m. every Monday, Stony Creek Metropark Golf Course, 5140 Main Parkway in Shelby Township, RSVP to Ted at (248) 425-4879
Open mic: Hosted by Shelby Music Society, 7 p.m. every second Saturday of month, doors at 6:30 p.m., Shelby Township Activities Center, 14975 21 Mile Road, shelbymusic society@yahoo.com
Confident Communicators Club: Virtual meetings 8-9:30 a.m. every first and third Wednesday of month, confidentcommunicatorsclub.com
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