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Utica’s Gasoline Alley car show to support local boy who has cancer

LEFT: The Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center in Shelby Township has a new habitat for its opossum, Lily. BELOW: Lily the opossum curls up in one of the dens built into her habitat at the Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center Aug. 2.

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BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com

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The annual Gasoline Alley Car Show will take place in downtown Utica Aug. 12 and provide support to Beckett Fowler, pictured, as he fights cancer.

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Nature center debuts new opossum habitat

BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center recently opened a new habitat for its opossum named “Lily.”

The design and construction of the habitat was a joint effort between Dbaker Designs and an Eagle Scout candidate, Drew Belisle. They wanted to give Lily an environment similar to what her habitat would be in the wild.

The indoor enclosure contains a tree with two dens for Lily, plus plants, wood and rocks. A set of stairs

winds up the side of the tree to a den a few feet above the ground.

“The new habitat display has been a huge hit, and I encourage anyone who hasn’t seen it to come on out,” Joe Youngblood, the township’s parks, recreation, maintenance, nature center and senior center director, said in an email.

Elizabeth “Lizzy” Schultz, the Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center coordinator, said the new enclosure has been popular with guests.

“Both children and adults love watching Lily climb her stairs and sleep in her treehouse. We are excited for See OPOSSUM on page 22A

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UTICA — Utica will be once again hosting its annual Gasoline Alley car show this Saturday while also supporting a local boy who has cancer.

The annual event involves a car show, swap meet and gas show in downtown Utica, across from Memorial Park. Vendor setup will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 11. Showtime will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12. Register show cars for $20 each.

Swap meet spaces start at $25. Placement in the show is made on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Driver who fled to Thailand following fatal hit-and-run sentenced to prison

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BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — An Oakland Township woman who fled to Thailand following a fatal hit-and-run crash on New Year’s Day will head to prison.

Tubtim “Sue” Howson, 57, of Oakland Township, was sentenced to one to five years in prison July 26 after she pleaded no contest to a felony charge of failing to stop at the scene of a serious personal injury accident. She will receive credit for the 132 days she has already served in the Oakland County Jail.

In a criminal complaint filed Feb. 6, the FBI said that Howson flew to Thailand two days after she struck and killed 22-year-old Benjamin Kable on Rochester Road Oakland Township.

“I want to apologize to the family of the Howson victim and the victim himself, what happened,” Howson said, through an interpreter, during sentencing.

According to the complaint, Kable was fatally struck by a vehicle while walking in the southbound lane of Rochester Road, near Whims Lane, at approximately 5:49 a.m. Jan. 1. A resident of Shelby Township, Kable was a student at Michigan State University and was home for the holiday break.

Witnesses saw the fatal crash and told police Howson continued south, turned around to go north and “remained in the area for a short period of time” after the crash before eventually fleeing the scene.

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SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — It’s been a full-circle moment for Shelby Township native Charlie Hayes.

For the past two years, Hayes has made the trip back to the Utica Community Schools district to work with local lacrosse players at a middle school and high school lacrosse camp.

On July 19 at Utica High School’s Swinehart Stadium, Hayes ran the Utica-Eisenhower Boys Lacrosse Camp, which was mostly composed of Eisenhower’s varsity lacrosse squad, where Hayes played all four years of varsity lacrosse before graduating in 2014. Eisenhower has since unified with Utica High School to form one lacrosse program.

“Anytime I can come back and help out my alma mater,

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LACROSSE PRO RETURNS TO EISENHOWER HIGH SCHOOL FOR YOUTH CAMP

BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com

TOP: Professional lacrosse player Charlie Hayes, a 2014 Eisenhower High School graduate, holds his second annual Utica-Eisenhower Boys Lacrosse Camp July 19 at Utica High School’s Swinehart Stadium. ABOVE: Two camp attendees go head-to-head in an attacker-versus-defender drill as the attacker attempts to score.

Photos by Erin Sanchez

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13Forever, local music studio to host outdoor concert and classic car show

BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township residents Roy and Carol Townsend lost their son to cancer nine years ago and have since taken steps to help other families who might face the same things that they once did.

Their 13-year-old son, Justin, was diagnosed with a brain cancer called glioblastoma multiforme in 2013. Justin was treated at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and he passed away Aug. 7, 2014. In early 2022, the Townsends created a charity, 13Forever, to raise money for cancer research and local organizations that fight pediatric cancer.

The next fundraising event will take place 2-6 p.m. Sept. 17, when Music Maker Studio and 13Forever will host an outdoor concert and classic car show called “The New Millennium” at 55119 Shelby Road.

That is the address of Music Maker Studio, located at the intersection of 25 Mile and Shelby roads.

The event coordinators are looking for 25 classic car owners to volunteer to show off their cars for the cause. To volunteer, email rdtownsend@13forever.org or call (586) 634-2694.

Peter Piwonski, the owner of Music Maker Studio, said the studio’s students play fundraisers around town for various organizations and they are happy to be teaming up with 13Forever.

“We will have a car show to go along with the music as well as a Cornhole tournament (weather depending) with all funds we make going to 13Forever. The students range in ages 5-65. They love not only playing but performing for great causes,” he said in an email.

Roy Townsend, the executive director of 13Forever said, said that working with Music Maker Studio and local businesses is a “blessing.”

“To cater to the appetites of the concertgoers, a diverse selection of delectable food will be provided by local restaurants. With such a fantastic lineup of entertainment and culinary delights, this event promises to be a memorable experience for all who attend,” he said via email.

He said that he became a little emotional when talking to the students from Music Maker Studio about what 13Forever is about and then seeing their compassion, willingness and eagerness to help spread awareness of childhood cancer and the need for a cure.

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TOP: On Sept. 17, charitable organization 13Forever and Music Maker Studio will host a concert and car show benefiting 13Forever. Students at Music Maker Studio range in age from youngsters to adults.

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“After meeting Peter and his students, I am hoping this is only one of many events we team up on and help in the battle against pediatric cancer,” Roy Townsend said.

Find more information about 13Forever at 13Forever.org or facebook. com/13ForeverCharity.

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

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SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A resident came to the Police Department to file a fraud report at 12:25 p.m. July 14. The resident stated that, in May of 2022, he wrote a contract agreement with a pool contractor to

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 12:07 a.m. July 16, Shelby Township police officers were dispatched to an apartment in the area of Dequindre and West Utica roads on a breaking and entering report. Upon arrival, officers met with the caller and observed that someone had forcibly entered the front door.

Officers checked the apartment but didn’t find any suspects inside. A safe, money, several purses and jewelry reportedly had been stolen from the apartment. Evidence technicians were called to the scene to gather potential evidence, and the case was turned over to the detective bureau for further investigation.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A resident came to the Police Department to file an identity theft report at 12:45 p.m. July 17.

The resident stated that she had received a letter in the mail regarding a PayPal transaction from April 2023 for $1,456.04. The resident stated that she never opened this PayPal account that had this transaction on it, nor did she authorize anyone to open it.

The detective bureau was investigating, but there were no suspects at the time of the report.

Resident finds unauthorized charge on his account

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 3:30 p.m. July 12, a man came into the Police Department to file a larceny report. He stated that he had parked his motorcycle at around 2 a.m. the same day at a family member’s house in the 14000 block of Sparrow Drive, near 21 Mile and Hayes roads. He stated that someone had stolen the license plate off

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 9:20 a.m. July 16, a resident came to the Police Department to file a fraud report. The resident stated that he had received a notification from his bank alerting him to suspicious

License plate stolen off motorcycle

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build a pool on the resident’s property. He wrote a check for $81,000 as a deposit to construct a pool. After writing the check, he started to hear bad reviews about the company and wished to nullify the contract after finding out that the pool contractor reportedly did not have a builders license. The case was being reviewed by the detective bureau.

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Clerk charged with election law violations for alleged role in 2020 presidential election GROT TOLD NOT TO CONDUCT SHELBY ELECTIONS DURING CASE

BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — On July 18, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel released an announcement of felony charges against 16 Michigan residents, including Shelby Township Clerk Stanley Grot, pertaining to their roles in the alleged false electors scheme following the 2020 U.S. presidential election.

Nessel alleges that 16 Michigan residents met in the basement of Michigan Republican headquarters and signed their names to multiple certificates stating that they were “the duly elected and qualified electors for President and Vice President of the United States of America for the State of Michigan.”

“That was a lie,” Nessel said, according to a transcript her office made available of her recorded remarks. “They weren’t the duly elected and qualified electors, and each of the defendants knew it. They carried out these actions with the hope and belief that the electoral votes of Michigan’s 2020 election would be awarded to the candidate of their choosing,

instead of the candidate that Michigan voters actually chose.

“After signing these fraudulent electoral documents, some of the False Electors attempted to enter the state capitol and deliver their fabricated electoral votes to the Senate floor but were turned away,” she said, according to the transcript.

According to Nessel, the documents were then conveyed to the United States Senate and the National Archives, with the intent that then-Vice President Mike Pence would use them to overturn the results of the election.

Each defendant, including Grot, has been charged with: • One count of conspiracy to commit forgery, a 14-year felony.

• Two counts of forgery, a 14-year felony.

• One count of conspiracy to commit uttering and publishing, a 14-year felony.

• One count of uttering and publishing, a 14-year felony.

• One count of conspiracy to commit election law forgery, a five-year felony.

• Two counts of election law forgery, a five-year felony.

“The false electors’ actions undermined the public’s faith in the integrity of our elections and, we believe, also plainly violated the

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laws by which we administer our elections in Michigan,” Nessel said in a prepared statement. “My department has prosecuted numerous cases of election law violations throughout my tenure, and it would be malfeasance of the greatest magnitude if my department failed to act here in the face of overwhelming evidence of an organized effort to circumvent the lawfully cast ballots of millions of Michigan voters in a presidential election.”

Each of the defendants will next appear in 54-A District Court in Ingham County for individual arraignments. Grot’s arraignment was scheduled at press time for Aug. 10.

Following the announcement of charges, Jonathan Brater, director of the Bureau of Elections within the Michigan Department of State, sent a letter to Grot telling him to refrain from any election duties of the township clerk.

“Our legal system presumes that persons accused of criminal conduct are innocent until proven guilty and the criminal charges you currently face could eventually be resolved in your favor. However, allegations that you have violated Michigan criminal and election statutes by attempting to award the state’s electoral votes to candidates other than those actually elected by the people of Michigan fundamentally undermines voter confidence

in the integrity of elections. Therefore, in order to ensure public trust and confidence in the integrity and security of elections, I am instructing you to refrain from administering any elections held in Shelby Township while these charges are pending against you,” Brater wrote.

Brater said in the letter that the Shelby Township deputy clerk should handle the election duties until further notice.

At press time, only the alleged false electors in Michigan had been charged; those accused of the same activity in other battleground states had not been charged for their alleged actions.

In the wake of the charges, Vance Patrick, the chair of the Oakland County Republican Party, released a statement that reads: “This is an egregious abuse of power by a radical progressive and continues the trend of politically motivated witch hunts, perpetrated by the left against Republican candidates and activists.”

Nessel is a Democrat.

Grot did not respond to C & G Newspapers’ attempts to reach him.

Staff Writer K. Michelle Moran contributed to this report. Call Staff Writer Kara Szymanski at (586) 498-1029.

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SHELBY TOWNSHIP ART FAIR TO RETURN THIS WEEKEND Shelby Township will be hosting the Shelby Township Art Fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 12 and 13. There will be free entry and parking at River Bends Park at 5700 22 Mile Road. Visitors can also use a free shuttle service from the Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center at 4101 River Bends Drive.

The Shelby Township Art Fair will feature fine artists in a juried competition. The marketplace will be home to exhibitors with fine arts, arts and crafts, homemade goods and food. There will be a kids zone — with a $2-per-child entry fee — that will include a rock wall, face painting, an “Accelerator Slide” and “Adrenaline Rush.” A free kids area will have a bounce house.

The fair also will have live music, food vendors, a meet-and-greet with public safety personnel, and the attractions available at River Bends Park, including the nature center and its animals.

The annual Better Pie Baking Contest will take place Aug. 12. For contest rules, visit shelbytwp. org/summer.

The Art Fair Kickoff Concert will take place at 7 p.m. Aug. 9 at River Bends Park and feature Soundstation giving a classic rock performance. The Shelby Township Art Fair 5K Run at the park will take place at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 10. It costs $35 and runners can register at eastsideracingcompany. com.

For more information, visit shelbyartfair.org or facebook.com/shelbytwpparksandrec, or call the Shelby Township Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Department on weekdays at (586) 731-0300.

Shelby commissioner leads Macomb Orchard Trail Commission MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County Commissioner Sylvia Grot, who represents Shelby Township and the city of Utica on the county Board of Commissioners, was unanimously appointed to the Macomb Orchard Trail Commission, according to a July 26 press release. The board’s vote was 13-0 for the county executive’s recommendation of her appointment.

At the Aug. 1 meeting of the Macomb Orchard Trail Commission, Grot was elected to serve as the chair of the Macomb Orchard Trail Commission.

“I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Commission for entrusting me with the responsibility of leading the Macomb Orchard Trail Commission,” Grot said in a press release.

Find more information about the Macomb Orchard Trail Commission at macombgov.org.

METRO DETROIT — Sparkle Network’s Dress into a Dream Homecoming Dress Sale program will come to several local locations in upcoming weeks.

• Marlaina Photo Studio in Shelby Township Aug. 25.

• American House East 1 in Roseville Aug 26.

• Front Door Housekeeping in Utica Aug 27.

• Meadowbrook Center for Learning Differences in Rochester Sept. 1.

• T-Tech Solutions in Troy Sept 2.

The dress sale program allows high school students to try on dresses for the homecoming dance and other events. The dresses are sold for $10 each. Dresses are available in all sizes and lengths. Some of the dresses are donated, while others are brand new.

Applications to set up an appointment are available at the Sparkle Network website at sparklenetwork.org.

All proceeds will replenish attire for the Prom Closet Project Tour 2024.

Shelby Township Police Department has several bilingual officers

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Recently on its crimewatch.net page, the Shelby Township Police Department shared that it has nine police officers who are either bilingual or multilingual. According to the post, among the officers, the languages they can speak include Chinese, Italian, Macedonian, Serbian, Bosnian, Chaldean, Albanian, Croatian, Spanish and Romanian.

OK2SAY shows increase in reports METRO DETROIT — On July 25, the office of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer released an annual report that showed Michigan State Police logged more than 7,400 tips from OK2SAY in 2022, which was a 19% increase from the previous year.

OK2SAY is a student safety program which allows anyone to confidentially report tips on criminal activities or potential harm directed at Michigan students, school employees or schools. Tips can include reports on bullying, individual threats to a specific person, drugs and alcohol use, harassment and depression.

OK2SAY is available 24/7 and tips can be submitted by calling (855) 565-2729 or texting to 652729, which stands for OK2SAY. Tipsters also can send an email to OK2SAY@mi.gov or at the website michigan.gov/ ok2say. The OK2SAY mobile app is available for download in app stores for iPhone and Android.

Initial tips are fielded by Michigan State Police OK2SAY technicians. They are trained to receive, analyze and disseminate tip information to local law enforcement agencies, school officials, community mental health service programs, or the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for a timely response.

The state’s fiscal year 2024 budget includes an additional $378,000 to support the hiring of three more OK2SAY technicians to respond to the increasing number of tips.

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SHELBY TOWNSHIP — It’s no longer the empty building it once was almost nine months back.

Since Englebert Training Systems, known as ETS, Sports Performance training center laid its foundation in the Shelby Township area, athletes of all levels and from many locations have meshed into the center on the basis of perfecting their crafts.

“There’s all those communities that I was aware of, but never realized that Shelby is kind of in the heart of all of those communities,” said Josh Renel, director of operations at ETS Shelby.

Renel wanted to establish a standard of not just respect and individualism, but the idea that each athlete would feel at home.

On any given day, you can walk in and see athletes conversing with coaches about their days or their sports with music and conversation between other athletes filling the air.

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Aside from their personal workouts with stretching, benching and other free weight exercises, the athletes will group up for different unique exercises that will sometimes have them go one-on-one with each other in speed drills or strength drills.

It’s competitive and there’s friendly banter each time an athlete gets the better of another, but ETS conveys a comfortable atmosphere inside the facility.

“It’s a big family,” said Gabby Vasquez, a sophomore soccer standout at Eisenhower.

“I started coming here, and then another girl joined, when before I was the only girl.

Me and her are friends now and we come on the same basis, even though she goes to Lutheran North and I go to Eisenhower. We still connect on the basis that we both want to get better at our sport.”

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Sterling Heights police Officer Ken Mercer helps Emmanuel Gorgies, 11, from Sterling Heights, try on equipment used by the Special Response Team at the Sterling Heights Police Department’s National Night Out Aug. 1.

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Police departments struggle with lower recruitment numbers

BY BRENDAN LOSINSKI • blosinski@candgnews.com With Ron French, Bridge Michigan METRO DETROIT — Police controversies, recent retirements and less robust retirement plans are causing a reduction in those entering the law enforcement field — and some departments are struggling to prevent this from affecting their communities.

Worker shortages are common across many fields in Michigan. With a current unemployment rate of 3.6% — the lowest in the state in 23 years — private businesses and public agencies alike are having trouble finding qualified job candidates, yet law enforcement has been particularly affected.

Police departments across Michigan are struggling to fill positions, with the number of law enforcement officers statewide shrinking more than 4,500 since 2001, which is a decline of 19%. Recruitment is down about 900 in just the past three years. Law enforcement officials pointed to several reasons why these shortages are now occurring.

“In the old days, police and fire departments had pensions,” said Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard. “There were bad hours and pay might not be great, but they knew there was a good retirement opportunity at the end.”

“We’ve seen an increase in retirements the last few years,” added Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham. “Ours were mainly due to having hired a lot of staff

between 1986 and 1988, when the tower of the jail was opened. All of those department members who were hired then have been eligible for retirement in recent years.

We have had an increase of individuals who start here and then go to other departments or other jobs. We also have had an increase in requests for services for our contracted communities.”

Bouchard said the Oakland County Sheriff ’s Office hired more than a hundred officers in the last year, but that they are still short by about 65 people. The Macomb County Sheriff ’s Department said that it had 40 of its 230 deputy positions open recently, but a recruiting class has recently dropped the shortfall to about 20.

Both said that one of the key issues is the perception of law enforcement and how this is causing many to not go into law enforcement as a career. High profile controversies, such as the death of George Floyd at the hands of police officers, has lowered the opinion of law enforcement in the eyes of a significant number of people.

“The perception of police on the national stage also has been horrible. Any officer who has acted inappropriately should, obviously, be held accountable, but this is a small number of officers, but that impression has washed over all officers. People are asking why they would want to go into a field where they would have to deal with this See POLICE on page 14A

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With 15 licensed funeral directors, totaling 350 years of combined experience, Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons is uniquely qualified to bring peace and comfort to grieving families in their time of need. And these aren’t ordinary funeral directors. Each one was specifically sought out by the Wujek and Calcaterra families based on their individual talents and expertise.

Licensed funeral director Dominick Astorino, managing director at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, is honored to be a part of this exceptional team. “My colleagues and I are career professionals,” stated Astorino.

“Most of us have been with Wujek-Calcaterra for over 20 years. We are dedicated to our career in a long-standing way.

“We also have an excellent collection of younger funeral directors.

As the embalming professor at Wayne State University School of Mortuary Science, I have taught many of them. I see their potential from the first day I meet them and watch them develop.”

These devoted individuals represent a variety of religious and cultural backgrounds. They have formed enduring relationships with local families and the community. They are familiar with the neighborhood churches and have worked alongside their pastors.

This allows them to connect with all types of families, putting them at

ease at a most difficult and overwhelming time.

Furthermore, their compassion isn’t strictly confined to business hours. Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons is one of the few funeral homes in the area where there is someone present 24/7.

According to Astorino, “We have never taken a day off since opening our original location in Detroit back in 1913. Christmas, holidays, brownouts, the worst snow storms – there has always been someone here to pick up the phone. We treat our families the way we would like to be treated. They never have to talk to an answering machine, and they know their loved one is never left unattended.”

In addition to the 15 funeral directors, there is a support staff of 35 capable and compassionate individuals to complete the team at Wujek-Cacaterra & Sons. “We can serve all of our families, giving them everything they need – much like a personalized concierge.”

From preplanning to aftercare services, Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons is available seven days a week, 365 days a year. They offer two welcoming locations: 36900 Schoenherr Road in Sterling Heights, phone (586) 588-9117; and 54880 Van Dyke Avenue in Shelby Township, phone (586) 217-3316. For more information, visit wujekcalcaterra.com or follow Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons on Facebook.

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perception,” said Bouchard. “I see it similar to the Vietnam vets, who came home after serving and were demonized. I have seen businesses and restaurants that refuse to serve cops. … I want people to know that the person who hates a bad cop the most is a good cop.”

“Some of the factors I believe are responsible have to do with the negative press regarding law enforcement,” Wickersham agreed. “There are also a lot of jobs in the private sector where people can make more money. The work-from-home component is very popular with the younger generation.

The job itself has danger and liability.”

Bouchard thinks one of the reasons law enforcement is so acutely affected by recruitment shortages is that a police department cannot reduce the area it is responsible for policing.

“If you can’t hire enough servers at a restaurant, you can close that area of the restaurant or that location,” he explained. “Police departments can never not patrol part of the community. We have to work double shifts, and it has been like this for years. This creates very strong potential for burnout, which causes people to quit, which exacerbates the problem.”

Bouchard went on to say that while some communities aren’t seeing the effects of this officer shortage, other communities are seeing very real effects, ranging from fewer school resource officers to fewer detectives being available to investigate major crimes.

“The community hasn’t seen a lot of effects because we are filling the gaps with double shifts and people working overtime

and stretching ourselves thin,” he said. He added that some Oakland County communities haven’t been affected, “but a lot of places, especially in larger cities, are seeing the largest crime increase in decades. Some cities are seeing unchecked violence because there simply aren’t enough police officers out there.”

Wickersham agreed, saying that he has seen many departments suffering from significant burnout. Additional overtime also adds up and can increase a department’s budget.

“Even when you have shortages, you have a lot of forced overtime,” he said.

“When people take a sick day or have a training day, you have to move someone over from another shift. Doing that too often leads to burnout. Some people want the

overtime, but when it happens too often, people just can’t handle it.”

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Both sheriffs said that numerous departments are now stepping up their efforts to recruit new officers through measures such as community outreach, paying for training and signing bonuses. Yet both said that the process of refilling their numbers is a slow one and that there is no telling how these shortages will continue to affect communities in the meantime.

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wide receiver Braylon Burnside said all that is left behind once an athlete walks through the door.

“It really doesn’t matter what happened on the field here,” Burnside said. “Everyone

nity and engage with residents. Talk with people, talk with kids and give them insight into what you get out of the job,” said Wickersham. “Like any job, there will be days you will have bad days, but there are a lot of rewarding aspects to it too. We particularly want to get into the high schools and job fairs. We have a recruiting team doing that right now. We are paying for training, in a lot of cases. Some departments are using signing bonuses, but we have not done that.”

Bouchard said they are expanding their outreach.

“We worked with the county to create incentives like signing bonuses,” Bouchard said. “We are doing everything we can to fill those holes because we have no other choice.

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METRO DETROIT — With temperatures breaking records around the globe, experts are advising pet owners to be careful when exposing animals to summer heat.

Jennifer Thomas, the animal control officer for Hazel Park, said this is especially critical when it comes to vehicle travel.

“The main thing for people to remember is to never leave pets in the car. If you can’t take the animal with you to the store, or wherever, just leave it at home,” Thomas said.

“Even cracking open the window doesn’t do much for the internal heat of a car. It builds up extremely quickly.”

Paige Wallace, the animal control officer for Madison Heights, noted that cracked windows allow the air to just barely skim the surface of the roof of the vehicle, which provides little relief for a pet that sits down low. She said the interior is often 20 degrees hotter than the air outside. Other factors, such as the color or materials of the interior, can also affect the heat. For example, leather seats warm up quickly and can burn animals.

“If the humidity is high, and there is stagnant air, they could have limited oxygen,” Wallace said via email. “Dogs such as pugs, boxers and shih tzus have a harder time breathing in extreme heat, due to their short muzzles. Cats, huskies, German shepherds and anything with an undercoat have no business being out in extreme heat. Their fur can suffocate them and alter the feeling of how hot they really are, putting them in heat distress quicker.”

Both officers advise caution when walking pets outside this time of year. While people wear shoes that protect the soles of their feet, dogs and cats have sensitive paw pads that can hurt when walking on hot concrete. Before walking, touch the sidewalk or road with your hand to see if it’s cool. Don’t assume that it’s safe just because it’s shaded. A dog starting to limp, or excessively licking and tending to one paw, may indicate the ground is uncomfortable for them.

Once you return from the walk, if the pet likes the hose, spraying them lightly but consistently until the water gets through their coat can provide relief. Once inside, provide them water to drink but monitor intake, since excessive amounts can cause bloat, which can be deadly.

One major sign of heat distress is the animal looking “bug-eyed,” with its eyebrows raised, and the whites of its eyes showing more. The eyes may frantically look from side

to side, and the tear stains may darken as the eyes water. The eyes may also appear red or bloodshot.

Other signs include labored breathing and panting so hard the body moves with each breath. Alternatively, the animal may appear exhausted, moving very little. Another sign is the pet continually moving from one shaded spot to the next or trying to dig into the ground where it’s cooler. The ears pointing back is yet another possible sign.

Keeping pets in an air-conditioned space is best, Wallace and Thomas said. If there’s no AC, open the windows and point a couple of fans in the direction of the pet. Whether inside or outside, animals should have access to clean drinking water just below room temperature at all times. If there is green algae growth or dirt in the bowl, empty it and wash it immediately before refilling it with water. As for the best diet this time of year, the officers recommend a high-protein, high-carb, low-fat diet.

Any shelter structure outside must allow for proper air flow, so the pet inside doesn’t feel hot.

“Under no circumstance is a garage an adequate shelter in the summer,” Wallace said.

In general, do not allow pets outside in extreme heat for longer than 30 minutes at a time.

Wallace and Thomas also noted that thunderstorms and fireworks during the summer can cause stress for animals. Pets should never be outside during either event.

Instead, keep them indoors, close windows and cover them in heavy blankets. Secure them with snuggles, and turn on children’s cartoons with many noises to drown out the thunder or fireworks.

“If that doesn’t work, take them to a basement and continue to comfort them,” Wallace said. “Do not leave them alone — they will become destructive as a coping mechanism to trigger stacking.”

She explained that “trigger stacking” is when animals experience multiple stimuli back to back — for example, rolling peals of thunder or repeat firework detonations. They don’t have a chance to recover or decompress from one boom before the next, which causes their emotions to stack and their adrenaline to spike. This not only hurts the animal but can also cause them to harm their environment by tearing up furniture, bedding and wallpaper.

Thomas said it’s important for pet owners to tune into the feelings of their pets and to play it safe if they’re not sure how their pet is feeling.

“Don’t underestimate the heat,” Thomas said. “Please be careful.”

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Police arrest suspect for allegedly delivering THC products to kids at schools SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 20-yearold Sterling Heights man has been arrested for allegedly delivering THC products to kids at local schools.

According to police, in May 2023, a Utica Community Schools administrator learned about a student who had been found by a parent to be in possession of a vape dispenser at their home. The administrator told a Shelby Township police officer who is a school resource officer. An investigation resulted in multiple students being found to be in possession of vape dispensers and THC cartridges while at school. The Shelby Township Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit took over the case to determine how these underage students were able to get the vapes and THC products.

The Special Investigations Unit conducted interviews and obtained search warrants, from which investigators developed a suspect. Shelby Township police then conducted a traffic stop on the suspect, whom they identified as Saveer Esho.

Police said that several marijuana products and nicotine vapes were recovered from inside Esho’s vehicle, and he was arrested and

brought to the Police Department. Esho, police said, confessed to detectives that he had a history of selling marijuana and tobacco products to minors. Esho further admitted that he had sold and delivered these products to students on school grounds, police said.

They said that deliveries had been made to three local high schools.

Sgt. Mark Benedettini, of the Shelby Township Police Department, said the arrest was the result of collaboration between parents, Utica Community Schools and the Shelby Township Police Department.

“As a result of the parent bringing this issue to the attention of the UCS Administrator, they in turn informed the Shelby Township Police School Resource Officer, at which point an investigation took place, which resulted in the arrest of this individual,” he said.

Esho was arraigned on June 28 on charges of delivery of a controlled substance to a minor, possession of a counterfeit or forged state identification card, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. His bond was set at $50,000 cash or surety, and it was posted.

Esho waived his preliminary exam and the case was bound over to Macomb County Circuit Court.

Shelby Township Police Chief Robert Shelide provided a prepared statement on the

arrest.

“Our department will use all available resources to catch and prosecute predators who attempt to prey on the most vulnerable in our community — kids and senior citizens. I commend the UCS administrator and

the work of our School Resource Officer and Special Investigations Unit for getting this criminal off the streets,” he stated.

Esho’s attorney, Ziad Nicholas Abouzeid, did not respond to multiple attempts to reach him before press time.

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40-year reunion: Eisenhower High School Class of 1983, 6 p.m., Mr B’s Shelby, 48550 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, no RSVP required, Ike83 on Facebook, mj4msu@hotmail.com

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GreekFest: Authentic food, music, dancing, taverna, kids activities and more, 4-10 p.m. Aug. 17, 4-11 p.m.

Aug. 18, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 19 and 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Aug. 20, Assumption Cultural Center, 21800 Marter Road in St. Clair Shores/Grosse Pointe Woods, www. assumptiongreekfestival.com Woodward Dream Cruise: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. from Ferndale to Pontiac, look for route map and schedule of events at woodwarddreamcruise.com

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Golf outing: Hosted by Eastwood Odd Fellows, 1:30 p.m. shotgun start (12:30-1 p.m. registration), Cracklewood Golf Course, 18215 24 Mile Road in Macomb Township, (810) 343-1098 or (734) 260-0554

Golf fundraiser: Hosted by Birmingham Lions Club to benefit Leader Dogs for the Blind, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Cherry Creek Golf Club, 5200 Cherry Creek Drive in Shelby Township, birminghamlionsclub.webs.com

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Sept. 7-8 and championship 6:05 p.m. Sept. 9, Jimmy John’s Field, 7171 Auburn Road in Utica, uspbl.org

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Shelby Township Art Fair: Featuring more than 100 exhibits, live music, creatures from Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, food vendors and visits from local police and fire departments, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., River Bends Park, 5700 22 Mile Road, shelbyartfair.org Widowed Friends lunch: 1:30 p.m., Art & Jakes, 14741 23 Mile Road in Shelby Township, RSVP to Gerry at (586) 556-9471 by Aug. 10

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Wedding Garage Sale: For couples to buy and sell gently used wedding items, 1-3 p.m., Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township,

Bow Wow Luau: 10-11:30 a.m. (for dogs 30 pounds and heavier) and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (under 30), Splash Pad at Chief Gene Shepherd Park, 2452 23 Mile Road in Shelby Township, use register.shelbytwp.org, then email proof of vaccination and dog license to shelbyprm@shelbytwp.org

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Book clubs: Afternoon Book Club (marketed as oldest library-run book club in Michigan, meets 1 p.m. every third Thursday of month), Evening Book Club (6:30 p.m. every second Tuesday of month) and Mystery Book Club (10:30 a.m. every second Saturday of month), Shelby Township Library, 52610 Van Dyke

• 11 a.m.-noon every first Friday of month, Utica Public Library, 7530 Auburn Road, uticalibrary.com Splash pad: Open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. daily (11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 4), Chief Gene Shepherd Park, 2452 23 Mile Road in Shelby Township Shelby Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays until Oct. 14, Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, ShelbyFarmersMarket.org Shelby Writers’ Group: Meets 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, Shelby Township Library, 52610 Van Dyke Ave., (586) 739-7414 Shelby Township Fine Art Society: Meetings 6:30-9 p.m. every second Wednesday of month, Shelby Township Activities Center, 14975 21 Mile Road, facebook. com/shelbytownshipart on page 19A

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Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission for the Charter Township of Shelby, Macomb County, Michigan has received a request for approval of a site Special Land Use: Notice is plan hereby given that the Planning Commission for the Charter Township of Shelby, Macomb County,

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Michigan has received a request for approval of a site plan Special Land Use:

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PETITION FOR IMPROVEMENT. ON THE IMPROVEMENT TO BE MADE AND ON A PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT.

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To the Owners and Parties in Interest of the following described lands situated in the Township of Shelby, County of Macomb, State of Michigan; to-wit: Lot Nos. 1 through 94 inclusive, Fox Chase Creek Subdivision, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 104, Pages 33 through 38, Macomb County Records

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Charter Township of Shelby has tentatively declared its intention to construct, improve and/ or maintain the following improvement: STREET LIGHTING Fox Chase Creek Subdivision, lots 1-94 inclusive; PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has tentatively designated the boundaries of a Special Assessment District against which the cost of said improvement is proposed to be assessed as consisting of all the above-described lands which are to be benefitted by the improvement.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the plans describing the improvement and the location thereof with the estimate of the cost of the improvement on a fixed basis and on a periodic basis is on file with the Township Clerk for public inspection.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board of the Charter Township of Shelby, Macomb County, Michigan, will hold a public hearing on August 15, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the Shelby Township Municipal Building located at 52700 Van Dyke Avenue, Shelby Township, Michigan 48316-3572 to hear any objections to the Petition, the proposed improvement, and the proposed Special Assessment District. Due to ongoing construction, the meeting may be held at the Shelby Township Library located at 52610 Van Dyke on the same Township campus.

It is hereby contemplated that said Special Assessment District shall be perpetual and an annual hearing will be held for the review and determination of the annual Special Assessment levy, preparation of the Special Assessment roll and the spread of the assessment levy on all property in the proposed Special Assessment District.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that appearance and protest at the aforesaid public hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the state tax tribunal. Such appearance and protest by an owner or a party in interest, or his or her agent may be made by appearance in person at the aforesaid public hearing to protest the special assessment, or by filing his or her appearance and protest by letter on or before the date and time of the aforesaid public hearing. An owner or any person having an interest in the real property located within the proposed Special Assessment District may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the state tax tribunal within thirty (30) days after the confirmation of the special assessment roll if the special assessment was protested at the public hearing held for the purpose of confirming the roll.

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34 LIBER 23 PAGE 34 The Planning Commission meetAugust on Monday, 7:00Township p.m. in the Shelby Township The Planning Commission will meet onwill Monday, 28, 2023,August at 7:00 28, p.m.2023, in the at Shelby Municipal Building, BoardMunicipal Room, 52700 Van Building, Board Room, 5270048316; Van Dyke Avenue,for Shelby Township, Michigan, 48316; forLand theUse. Dyke Avenue, Shelby Township, Michigan, (586-726-7243) the purpose of holding a public hearing on (586-726-7243) the site plan Special purpose of holding a public hearing on the site plan Special Land Use.

The application for the site plan Special Land Use may be examined at the Planning and Zoning Department in the Municipal Building, Monday The application for the site plan Special Land Use may be examined at the Planning and Zoning Department in through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Written comments may be submitted to the Planning Commission at the above address prior to the the Municipal Building, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Written comments may be submitted hearing.toOral be heard during theabove public hearing. thecomments Planningwill Commission at the address prior to the hearing. Oral comments will be heard during the public hearing.

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Widowed Friends events: Cards, games and friendship, 1-3:45 p.m. every fourth Friday of month, bring snack to share and own beverage, St. Theresa of Lisieux, 48115 Schoenherr Road in Shelby Township, dinner optional, RSVP to Victoria at (586) 566-7936 • 10:30 a.m. breakfast every third Tuesday of month, Pancake Factory, 13693 23 Mile Road in Shelby Township, RSVP to Ellen at (586) 489-2569 Bereaved Parents of Macomb Support Group: Meets 7-9 p.m. every first Thursday of month, Washington Senior Center, 57880 Van Dyke Ave. in Washington Township, (248) 425-2999 Health workshops: For diabetes (information session 6-8 p.m. Aug. 15, then weekly workshops Aug. 22-Sept.

26), chronic pain (6-8 p.m. Aug. 17, then Aug. 24Sept. 28) and high blood pressure (6-7:30 p.m. Aug. 24, then Aug. 31-Oct. 12), hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, beaumonthealth.digitalsignup.com Macomb Motivators Toastmasters Club: Meets 6:308 p.m. every second and fourth Thursday of month, St. Isidore Church, 18201 23 Mile Road in Macomb Township, 6104644.toastmastersclubs.org

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A treatment for Autism, Stroke, those with cerebral palsy and Alzheimer’s disease, the 100% pure oxygen therapy offered at Hyperbaric Medical Center can improve outcomes for patients with a variety of challenges.

A high-intensity treatment of hyperbaric oxygen helps to create new blood vessels while also decreasing swelling and infection. As a treatment for autism, the therapy is low risk but has been shown to be beneficial in improving language skills, cognitive function, social skills, abstract conceptualization and overall health.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy offers patients 100% pure oxygen in a special chamber, said Dr. Iris Daniel.

The increased oxygen in the blood and tissue promotes the healing of wounds and the body overall, helping patients to gain muscle strength and improve memory. While hyperbaric therapy has not yet been officially approved as main line treatment, patients with autism,

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Some patients have also experienced a reduction in wrinkles, improved memory and energy, and many have been saved from the amputation of their feet because of improved circulation.

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especially with the sport of lacrosse, it’s a fun time,” Hayes said.

Hayes, who was a two-time all-state honoree in lacrosse at Eisenhower, ran various defensive, offensive, midfield and goalie drills throughout the three-hour camp, which also focused on the fundamentals of the game and game situations.

Attendees also went one-on-one as an attacker attempted to beat a defender and score on a goalie.

The players were all smiles and trash talk ensued each time one got the better of the other, and players were begging for another shot to go one-on-one with their friends. The middle schoolers got their chances with the upperclassmen, and the middle schoolers held their own.

There was a display of physicality and finesse with each drill, and Hayes said the mix of skill sets is part of the reason he believes lacrosse has grown in popularity.

“I think the sport of lacrosse is honestly a great mix of all sports,” Hayes said. “I grew up playing football, basketball and lacrosse

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The Utica Lions Club will be serving up a pancake breakfast and hot dog lunch for donations. Additional features of the show include live dragsters, a 50/50 drawing and cash prizes.

Spectator admission is free, but organizers ask that spectators give a donation for parking.

Meghan Michelon, who runs the event, said that this year is special because the event will support 3-year-old Beckett Fowler.

“This year we are so honored to have been given the opportunity to bless the Fowler family. Beckett is such a sweet boy, and we wish that he could join us on the day of the show, but he is in full warrior mode at St. Jude hospital,” Michelon said in an email.

Beckett is a local child who is fighting a rare form of brain cancer, with tumors called ATRT, atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumors.

Beckett loves monster trucks, construction vehicles and his family most of all.

Beckett is being treated at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Beckett has had two brain surgeries, has had 30 rounds of brain radiation and is currently undergoing the beginning stages

in high school, and lacrosse is really a mix of all sports. It’s physical like football, it’s physical like hockey, and in the half field, offense and defense is a lot similar to basketball, so I think that’s what’s so fun and intriguing about the sport. It’s got a little bit of everything in it, and I think that’s what draws a lot of people to the game nowadays.”

Hayes was a multisport athlete at Eisenhower, earning all-league honors in basketball as a sophomore and all-county honors and team MVP honors in football his senior season. Hayes led Eisenhower to three straight Macomb Area ConferenceRed titles in lacrosse before continuing his career collegiately at University of Detroit Mercy from 2015 to 2018, where he led the Titans lacrosse program to three postseason trips, a school record in wins, its first two winning seasons since the program’s inception in 2009, and one Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference championship appearance in 2018.

Hayes currently serves as an assistant coach on the men’s lacrosse team at Detroit Mercy, and Eisenhower lacrosse coach Ryan Swiatkowski, who assisted Hayes with the camp, said Hayes is someone who helps grow the popularity of the game locally.

of what will be months of chemotherapy.

Beckett’s family has made many sacrifices to ensure he receives the best care possible and to spend as much time as they can with him.

Beckett’s father, who is the sole provider for their family, has not been able to work due to the intense schedule of rigorous treatments.

Tammie Fowler, Beckett’s mom, said it is humbling that Beckett is the face of this event this year.

“This community, our friends and our family have gone above and beyond for Beckett and our family. The Mayor, Gus (Calandrino), and Rick (Michelon) and Meghan from USA Tire are giving us an opportunity to show Beckett as the hero and the miracle that he is. He has went through so much in his little life and to celebrate him in this way is incredible. We are starting Beckett’s second round of chemo this Wednesday, and we are so blessed to have the support of so many people while we go through this nightmare. This event is so much more than just a car show — it’s a community of people that prove there is good in this world,” she said via email.

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“Especially someone that’s coaching DI lacrosse and playing professional, it really helps having someone that can come in and bring more people to come in and teach someone things that I don’t know myself,” Swiatkowski said. Swiatkowski now coaches the unified Utica and Eisenhower team.

Hayes ended his collegiate season in 2018 with team highs in caused turnovers (34) and ground balls (83) and led the MAAC with 2.13 caused turnovers per game before joining the Denver Outlaws of Major League Lacrosse in 2019, leading the team to the championship game in his first two seasons.

Major League Lacrosse then merged with the Premier Lacrosse League, where Hayes now plays with Waterdogs Lacrosse Club, with whom he won a championship last season. Hayes currently has three points and seven ground balls this season in five games as the Waterdogs are tied for second in the league.

“We won the championship last year, so we brought a lot of our guys back,” Hayes said. “We had two guys retire, which were big parts of our team, but I think we brought back all of our team outside of two returning guys. We got a really good locker

room. I think that’s one thing we always talk about with the Waterdogs. We might not have the most popular names and all that kind of stuff, but we got a good team that works together well in the locker room.”

As for Utica/Eisenhower Unified as they head into the 2023-24 season, it’s a tough ask to play in the MAC-Red with a team that is still trying to figure things out numbers-wise.

The team fought hard down the stretch, and it will look to carry that intensity with a pair of returning all-state honorable mentions in junior midfielder Luke Mastronardi and junior goalie Matthew Engelhardt.

The unified squad is hoping to have a full junior varsity and varsity team this season after having 36 players combined in the program, and it dreams of returning to some normalcy in the near future.

“In a few years, we’re hoping to finally develop it into where it was before, where we have 80 kids to 70 kids for all four years,” Swiatkowski said.

Call Staff Writer Jonathan Szczepaniak at (586) 498-1090.

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pronounced Kable dead at the scene.

Kable’s parents, Stacey and Michael, spoke directly to Howson during the sentencing.

Stacey Kable wore her son’s plaid jacket to court.

“I’m wearing his jacket, which is all I have to wrap my hands around. I turn to you, as a mother to mother, which is why I can’t understand how you could leave him, who you have roughly the same age as mine, in the road like garbage after hitting and killing him,” Stacey Kable said.

Howson was reportedly on her way to work at a Birmingham grocery store when she fatally struck Kable and fled, according to reports. Two days later, she bought a one-way ticket to Thailand, landing there on or around Jan. 5 after making connecting

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On Jan. 14, Howson was found by police in the western province of Ratchaburi.

The Sheriff ’s Office said she was picked up by authorities in Thailand, and she was taken into custody when her return flight landed in the United States.

On Feb. 1, Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald charged Howson with one count of failure to stop at the scene of an accident resulting in death.

“Losing a child is every parent’s worst nightmare. Today’s sentence is an important step in holding the individual responsible for this unimaginable act,” McDonald said in a statement. “While today’s sentence will not fill the void left behind, I hope that it brings the family, friends and loved ones of Ben Kable some level of solace.”

Howson has been ordered to have no contact with the Kable family.

Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.

this opportunity to connect people to the wonderful wildlife in their backyards,” she said via email.

Belisle, who is with Troop 156, led the effort for his Eagle Scout service project. He raised $1,643 for the project with homemade pastries and bottle drives.

Dbaker Designs donated $2,000 toward the project, and the township invested $8,000. The Shelby Township Board of Trustees approved the contract with Dbaker Designs and the $8,000 for the project back in March.

“I commend Drew Belisle for spearheading this endeavor and Dbaker Designs’ generous contribution to making this vision a reality. The support from the Board of Trustees highlights our shared commitment to enhancing our natural spaces and fostering a deeper understanding of our environment,” Youngblood said in a press release.

Belisle explained what he learned from the experience.

“My biggest takeaways from the project are the importance of time management and communication while working with others,” Belisle said in the press release. “My biggest struggle while completing the project was balancing it with school and my extracur-

ricular activities, so good communication with my beneficiary and time management techniques were necessary to ensure that I was continuing to show progress during the planning process.

“Once I began to obtain materials and start construction, I sought help from others to help me complete the project. It became clear to me while working with them that communicating well with others is necessary to sustain productivity and produce quality work that I am proud of,” Belisle said.

Schultz sees the enclosure as an opportunity for Lily, the center’s opossum ambassador, to challenge preconceived notions about opossums.

“Many of our visitors only see opossums in their backyard, which can be a startling or scary experience. By seeing Lily in her natural habitat, snacking on fruit or snoozing in her tree house, we hope she will help people see this misunderstood species in a new light,” Schultz said in the release.

The Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Drive, is free to visit from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays to Saturdays, and from noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. The center is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. For more information, call (586) 323-2478, email naturecenter@shelbytwp.org or visit shelbytwp.org/nature.

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OFFERINGS AROUND MICHIGAN

FURNITURE SALE

AUCTION Ronald Howe Estate quality farm machinery live auction.

Friday, August 11, 10 a.m.

Simulcast begins 11 a.m. 17775 McKay Rd. St. Charles, MI. JD Tractors, combine, parts; Trucks; Implements; Tools. Details at www.

SherwoodAuctionServiceLLC.com 989-763-7157 Epic Cuckoo Clock Auction – Saturday, August 19 10:01 AM. HUGE collection of clocks, movements, weights, parts, and accessories. Live and Online bidding. 826 W Bellevue, Leslie, MI 49251. www.EpicAuctions.com 517-927-5028

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For Rent or Lease MOTOR CITY

MOBILE HOME PARK

Immediate Occupancies 1/Bedroom $2,500 & 2/Bedrooms $3,500 For Sale

Call 586-756-8280 Real Estate Wanted WE BUY HOUSES

Homes For Rent FOR RENT

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

$655/Month. Upper-Flat, Includes Gas/Electric/Water, Fresh Remodel.

16435 Curtis St, Roseville, MI 48066 Please Visit Realtor.com For Pictures and Contact Information.

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WANTED Old Guitars Wanted: Gibson; Fender; Martin, Gretsch; Rickenbacker; etc.

1930’s to 1980’s. Old Fender amps 1950’s to 1960’s. TOP DOLLAR PAID! Call toll free 1-866-433-8277.

0202-2332

Aug. 18th & 19th 9am-3pm

Unique Refreshed, Repurposed, Modern and Antique Pieces.

Bar cart, coffee table, end tables, chairs, trunks, mirrors, ottoman, bookcases, dressers, art, accent pieces and so much more.

MUST SEE! 38830 Ryan Ct. • Harrison Twp.

586-250-2775

Antiques & Collectibles 0444-2314

586.600.1108

In Any Area, Any Condition, Any Price Range.

Fast, Hassle Free Closing.

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

We Build All Year Long! Built Best Barns Best Quality, Best Service, Now in our 25TH Year! Over 4,000 Buildings in Mid Michigan Call for Quotes License/Insured 989-205-2534

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Autos Wanted

BUYING

Coins, Sport Cards & Stamps Collections

Top $$$ Call 248-471-4451

Help Wanted Janitorial/Custodial

Help Wanted General

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CLINTON DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES CUSTODIAN

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CLINTON DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES WATER & SEWER DIVISION UTILITY WORKER

Permanent part-time Custodian position, $17.66 - $22.92 hourly (32 Hours per week) includes benefit package. Successful completion of Civil Service Examination(s) is required, and applicant must meet all requirements set forth in the Employees Civil Service Ordinance, as well as possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and a good driving record. Pre-employment background investigation and substance abuse testing is required. Interested, applicants must submit application to the Clinton Township Employees Civil Service Commission, 40700 Romeo Plank Rd., Clinton Twp., MI 48038 on or before the close of business, Friday, August 18, 2023. The Charter Township of Clinton is an Equal Opportunity Employer, applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or disability.

For further information pertaining to this position or to download employment application please refer to www.clintontownship.com, click on Employment.

Permanent full-time Utility Worker position, $46,592 - $64,230 annually (40 Hours per week) includes benefit package. Successful completion of Civil Service Examination is required, and applicants must meet all requirements set forth in the Employees Civil Service Ordinance, possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and a good driving record. Pre-employment background investigation and substance abuse testing is required. Interested, applicants must submit application to the Clinton Township Employees Civil Service Commission, 40700 Romeo Plank Rd., Clinton Twp., MI 48038 on or before the close of business, Friday, August 18, 2023. The Charter Township of Clinton is an Equal Opportunity Employer, applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or disability. For further information pertaining to this position or to download employment application please refer to www.clintontownship.com, click on Employment.

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Help Wanted General

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

SUBWAY NOW HIRING

586-803-0003

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

Work runs March-Dec, Wages based upon exp.

Monday-Friday

Tom-586-747-4482

Crew Members, Managers & Assistant Managers.

Restaurant & Management Experience Preferred.

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

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Gutters

Cement

A.M.G. Gutters & Downspouts. Owner operated.

Seamless gutter installation and repair specialist. Builders License #2101202369 www.amgapplied services.com Fully Insured

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586-323-0755

Residential & Commercial

Driveway Experts 0060-2314

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586-604-5393 Licensed & Insured

0025-2242

VETERAN OWNED

Bathrooms

Brick Work

Cement

Decks/Patios

BATHROOM REMODELING

A-D MASONRY LLC.

CAVALLO CONSTRUCTION

2023 SPECIALS

248-376-0988 Licensed/Insured References

Brick Work AA4DABLE MASONRY

586-822-5100

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

Accept all major credit cards.

SUMMER SPECIALS up-to-30%-off!

Senior-Discounts Free-Estimates!

30yrs-Experience

586-873-8210 Filip Carpentry GOT ROT?

Rotten Wood Replacement Specialist All Types of Wood Repair Fascia, Soffit & Siding Painted to Match AMG Applied Services

586-323-0755

Carpet Cleaning

Any & all masonry repairs.

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25-yrs experience.

Free-estimates.

References/Insured.

248-252-5331

ABOVE & BEYOND CONTRACTING LLC. -Masonry Specialist-

20% Off Any Job $2,000 or More!

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586-443-3362 586-944-3669

AAA BROOKSIDE

Porches, Steps, Chimney's, Tuck-pointing, Cultured Stone, Preventative Maintenance, Concrete, Custom Mortar Matching, Free-Estimates, Senior Discounts, 37 years exp.

586-241-9541

LOVELL MASONRY

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

20yrs-Experience

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GOLDEN BUILT CONSTRUCTION CONCRETE WORK

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

586-948-4764

CARPET

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

Call Now

586-754-9222 Cement

ELITE RENOVATIONS, LLC. 500-sqft. or more of installed concrete25% off before Labor Day Driveways, Sidewalks, Stamped-Concrete, Patio's, Aggregate Cement, All-Brick-Work, Porch & Chimney Rebuilds, Tuck-pointing, Military/Senior-Disc.

586-843-8543

ALLEN CEMENT

a.k.a "The Driveway Guy"

Established 1999 Driveways/Garage Floors/Patios, etc.

Licensed/Insured

Elite Concrete Services, LLC. WE RAISE SETTLED OR SUNKEN CONCRETE PATIOS • DRIVEWAYS SIDEWALKS • FLOORS CURBS • PORCHES Commercial • Industrial Residential 1/3 TO 1/2 THE COST OF REPLACEMENT FREE ESTIMATES

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586-457-1300

ROZE CEMENT LLC

Vern Allen

586-781-4868

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

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

586-563-6372 BRICK PRO'S

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We Do It All!

586-843-8543 810-523-9200 CEMENT-IT

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

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

586-260-5218

WAVY-n-LOOSE?

ccarpetrepair.com MOUTON'S MASONRY

Concrete, Driveways, Patios, sidewalks, Decorative concrete.

Quality workmanship.

Affordable pricing.

0026-2242

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

All Masonry Work Bricks, Stones, Pavers, Blocks, Porches, Chimneys. Tuckpointing.

26-yrs experience Insured, Free Estimates.

Electrical *ACCU ELECTRIC*

586-925-8764

Free-Estimates, Great Prices, Senior Discounts!

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

Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed!

Lic#-6113148

BEST-Price-Period Licensed/Insured.

30-yrs.-experience.

Call for free-estimates.

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

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

Hotchkiss Electric

586-291-3143 Lic.#6211028

586-755-3636 Father & Son

Master Electricians

Dr. Electric

Same-Day-Service!

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

Visa/MC /Lic./Insured

CASTLE ELECTRIC

586-634-1152

CONCRETE, MASONRY & LANDSCAPING

10% Off Pre-Spring!

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

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Cleaning Service

586-747-2354

AAA Susie Q's Cleaning & Restoration The Only Master-Certified!

Multi-Service-House Cleaning-Specialist!

30th-year/experience Wall/washing/windows, more services offered.

Clean/Trustworthy Registered/Insured

586-751-5384 NATURAL CLEANING

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

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

CLEANING LADY

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

Flexible hours.

Bonded & insured.

248-890-8830 Decks/Patios

COMPLETE DECK MAINTENANCE

Our 30th Year!

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

586-463-9564

marathonpowerwash.com

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

ALL SERVICE Licensed & Insured Dependable, quality work!

License#-6111359

MASTER

ELECTRICIAN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

All types of residential electrical 100-200 amp panel-boxes, plugs, switches, repair, troubleshoot, relocate.

Interior/Exterior LED-recess lighting, ceiling fans.

Licensed/Insured Lic#6326463

586-563-6372 Fence Service

ELEGANT FENCE & SUPPLY

248-254-2027

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

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

5”&6” Gutter Cleaning.

Tree trimming, exterior painting, power washing.

586-778-3393 586-531-2111

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

248-892-1927 GUTTERS & WINDOW CLEANING INSURED TOM MICOLI

313-656-9402 Hauling & Waste Removal ***AAA HAULING*** JUNK REMOVAL

Professional- We Wear Masks! We haul it all!

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

Free-Estimates Senior/Military Discounts

586-360-0681

ucallwehauljunk.com **CLUTTER GUY'S**

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

586-258-6672

Heating & Cooling AFFORDABLE

AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE All Makes and Models Greg's Heating LLC Family Owned Business Licensed and Insured

586-422-8528 $89 service calls

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

Call 586-354-7549

M.D.A Pro

Home Improvement LLC Kitchens/Baths, Flooring, Tiles, Electrical, Plumbing, Siding/alm.trim, Decks, Painting Int./Ext.

586-604-2524

Home Repairs EXTERIOR REPAIRS LLC.

Since 1999 Roofing, Siding, Gutters and More!

Reliable Ask, We Might Do It! FREE ESTIMATES

248-242-1511 Kitchens/ Cabinets/ Countertops

KELLY'S KITCHEN DESIGN

Cabinet Painting Custom Cabinets Counter Tops & Everything in Between.

Call/Text Us For Your Kitchen Transformation.

586-343-4005

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

Painting

2 BROTHERS PAINTING Complete Interior/Exterior

Call Frank 248-303-5897

586-552-5416

mrbacksplash.com

Landscaping & Water Gardens DOLL'S LANDSCAPING

Sod Installation, Shrub & Tree-Trimming, Planting, Removal.

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

586-634-0033 ALLTIMATE OUTDOOR SERVICES

Drainage System Professionals New-Construction, Yard-Drainage, Grading, Sod/Seed, Retaining Walls/Walkways/Patios, Senior/Military-Discounts Credit-Cards-Accepted

Free-Estimates

586-719-1202 TOTAL BRICKPAVING LANDSCAPING PROS

586-420-3531

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

Lawn Maintenance

2023 SPRING 586-260-5218

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

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• Wood Repair • Power Wash • Free-Estimates

REFERENCES AVAILABLE

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

SUPREME OUTDOOR SPECIALISTS Lawn Maintenance, Landscaping, Paver, Patios, Retaining Walls, Cement Work, Shrub/Tree Trimming & Removal, Mulching, Sprinklers, 35 Years in Business Free-Estimates

586-727-3924

Painting

0325-2302

Cement

Painting ANDERSON Painting & Carpentry Complete Interior/Exterior Services Plaster/Drywall & Water Damage Repairs.

Wood-Staining.

Wallpaper-Removal.

Kitchen/Cabinet Refinishing Insured/References.

Free-Estimates

586-354-3032 248-974-4012

PRO TOUCH PAINTING LLC.

Interior/Exterior 30-yrs-experience, Power-washing, Drywall repairs, Staining, Kitchen Cabinets Refinishing, Refinishing Old Front Doors, Free-Estimates.

All Work Guaranteed.

Affordable Prices.

Senior Discount/Insured.

248-495-3512

PAINTING by-GPC

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

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

586.899.3555 (Direct) 248.566.6460 (Office)

(586)229-4267 American Painting

•Residential •Commercial.

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

•Guaranteed-work.

•25-yrs experience.

(586)795-8122

Chris Cronin Painting & Staining Inc. Professional quality.

Interior-exterior.

Power-washing, deck sealing. Insured, References.

Free estimates.

MC/VI/DC/AX accepted.

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

Drywall-repair, paper removal, carpentry.

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

Credit-cards accepted.

586-722-8381 Now Hiring!!!

Plumbing

586.421.5520 586.524.6752 ANDY'S PLUMBING

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

Serving The Tri-County-Area

10%/Senior/Military/Discounts

Lic#-8004254

WATERWORK Plumbing.com •Drain Cleaning •Sewer Camera •Water Heaters •Sump Pumps •Backflow Testing

248-542-8022

Same Day Emergency Service Available Reliable/Experienced License#8003885

SHELBY-UTICA NEWS, August 9, 2023 - 5B

www.candgnews.com Roofing

Plumbing

Motor City Plumbing & Drain

SILVERSMITH ROOF MAINTENANCE Flat Roof Specialist

Family Owned & Operated

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

Restriction May Apply

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Roofing

0147-2326

AA4DABLE ROOFING

Hurry-up & Save Big-$$$$!

SUMMER-SPECIALSClean-up, Up to 30%-Off!!!

Roofing/Siding/Gutters, All-Leaks/Repairs, Residential/Shingles/ Commercial-FlatRoofs/Torch-downs We accept major credit-cards.

30yrs-Experience

586-822-5100

EMERGENCIES HAPPEN!

We Stay Open 24/7 To Handle Any Plumbing Problems Day Or Night!

FREE

ESTIMATES! • DRAIN CLEANING • WATER HEATERS • DISPOSALS • LEAK REPAIRS • SUMP PUMPS • REMODELS & MORE • BOILERS e Macomb & Oa h t g klan vin We offer senior, d S er Count eas! military, and new y Ar customer discounts!

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0335-2330

Plumbing

Plumbing

MASTER PLUMBER

586-757-4715 ABSOLUTE PLUMBING

Sewer & Drain Service.

Remodeling, repairs, new installations.

Free estimates, senior rates.

35+yrs exp.

Call Paul

Drain Cleaning Special

Lic.#8109852

Lic#-8216443

248-904-5822

CHERRY CONSTRUCTION ROOFING Residential/Commercial Free-Estimates Senior Discounts Fast, Reliable, Licensed/Insured Builder, General Contractor Leave Detailed Message

CITY ROOFING

-Commercial & Residential Roof Repairs -Full Roof Replacement (Shingles) -Flat Roof Replacement -24/7 Emergency Repairs -Eavestroughs (Gutters) and Leaf Guard Installations.

Family Owned Since 1990

cityroofinginc@gmail.com

$75.00 with ad.

Complete Plumbing Repairs Senior Discounts,

MICHAEL NORTON BUILDER

Licensed/Insured

586-733-3004

Windows-SidingGutters-Roofing All Phases of Home Renovation $500-Off Any Complete Roof or Siding Job Free-Estimates Licensed/Insured Specializing in Insurance Claims Family Owned/Operated Since 1965

586-436-9600

NEWSAND

NOTES NEWS AND NOTE ITEMS TAKEN FROM AROUND OUR COVERAGE AREAS

Large sum raised to benefit foster care, adoption, mentoring services

METRO DETROIT — Child Safe Michigan, an affiliate of the Judson Center, a human services agency, raised nearly $350,000 at its 2023 Legends of Tomorrow gala June 9 at the M1 Concourse in Pontiac, according to a release.

The fundraiser benefits Child Safe Michigan’s foster care, adoption and mentoring services for neglected and abused children in Southeast Michigan.

“Child Safe Michigan is an award-winning agency that has made a difference in hundreds of young lives,” Judson Center President and CEO Lenora Hardy-Foster stated in the release. “We are committed to improving the lives of children and families in our community, and providing a safe, nurturing home environment is extremely important to a child’s growth and successful transition into adulthood.”

For more information, visit childsafemichigan.org or judsoncenter.org.

Food and fashion SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Samaritan House will

hold Food & Fashion at the Palazzo Grande at 54660 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township from 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 21. Tickets cost $50 and must be bought in advance. There will be a buffet dinner, beer, wine and nonalcoholic drinks, a fashion show, raffles, door prizes, vendor booths and more. For more information, call (586) 336-9956 or email shevents@att.net.

$225• Minor Shingle Replacement Special • Gutter Repairs Residential/Commercial Insurance Work 30-yrs exp.

Family Owned We Now Accept All Major Credit Cards

248-707-4851 Tree Service

BERG BROS. LLC. “Fully insured, highly referred.”

Senior discounts.

Tree-removal, stump grinding, tree-trimming, hedging, shaping, Emergency-Service Residential/Commercial Free estimates!

(586)262-3060

586-260-5218 Tree Removal, Stump Grinding, Storm Damage, Tree Trimming/ Shaping, Debris Removal, Insured and Bonded.

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DAVE'S TREE & SHRUB

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

10% Senior-Discounts.

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(586)216-0904 www.davestree andshrub.com

ELITE TREE SERVICE

"Bringing 30 years of experience to your door!"

Tree trimming, removals & stump grinding. Insured & FREE estimates with fair prices!

Firewood For Sale

586-756-0757 Welding

BOB'S MOBILE WELDING REPAIR

Mild steel, Stainless steel, Aluminum.

No job too small, honest.

Professionally trained/insured.

586-360-8009

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24. Show worry 25. Knee-related acronym 28. Sushi restaurant’s boozy offering 30. *Grilled cheese and ____ soup 35. Mouse to a snake 37. In ____, or together 39. Convicted one 40. *Pear or quince, botanically speaking 41. California and Nevada lake 43. Raja’s daughter 44. Uncouth ones 46. Of two minds 47. RenÈ Descartes’ “therefore” 48. Make wealthy 50. Use a surgical beam 52. Gingerbread creation 53. *When fruit is ready 55. Red-white-and-blue inits.

57. *”Hot” vegetable-shaped toy 60. *L in BLT 64. 3-D picture in a book 65. U.N. workers’ grp.

67. Owned house or car, e.g.

68. Item on a cell phone bill 69. What’s old is new again, prefix 70. Popular electric car 71. Hair styling products 72. Scottish cap 73. British peers DOWN 1. Block of concrete, e.g.

2. Pocket bread 3. Baker’s baker 4. Dickens’s Heep 5. Serena’s sport 6. Prefers 7. *Fairytale princess test 8. Virgo’s brightest star

9. Letter opener 10. Ship to Colchis 11. Airhead 12. The loneliest number?

15. Concerning this 20. Nautical “Stop!”

22. College assessment test, acr.

24. Camera’s tiny aperture 25. *Gwyneth Paltrow’s daughter 26. Sing like Tony Bennett 27. Madagascar primate 29. Myanmar currency 31. BÈbÈ’s mother 32. Rooster, in the olden days 33. Polynesian kingdom 34. *Layered bulb 36. Giant Himalayan?

38. Lady Grantham of “Downton Abbey” 42. Follow as a consequence

45. Claw mark 49. “Battleship” exclamation 51. Heir’s concern 54. *At the end of a hot pepper or many a sweet potato 56. Cruising 57. Prepare to be shot 58. October birthstone

59. What Little Toot does 60. *Fruit of the ____ 61. Brezhnev’s domain 62. Jailbird’s home 63. Airline postings 64. Dog breed from China 66. Grazing ground

FOOD TRUCK TUESDAYS RETURN

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A variety of food options will be available for local residents on Tuesdays through Sept. 26.

Food Truck Tuesdays are scheduled for 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the tent between the West Bloomfield Township Public Library and the Recreation Activities Centre, at 4640 Walnut Lake Road.

According to West Bloomfield Township’s website, it is an event series organized by West Bloomfield Township, the West Bloomfield Township Public Library, the West Bloomfield Police Department and the parks department.

MARISSA CARSON OF HIGHLAND IS THE NEW MISS OAKLAND COUNTY ROCHESTER HILLS – Marissa Maxine Carson, 20, of Highland Township was crowned Miss Oakland County 2023 at the annual competition July 15 at Oakland University.

The theater major at Oakland Community College won $1,850 in education scholarships, as well as several other prizes and gifts.

Carson won scholarships of $1,200 for winning Miss Oakland County and $200 for the Vivian Zhong Best Talent Award for her rendition of “Wishing You Were Here Again,” from “The Phantom of the Opera.” She also earned scholarships of $250 for the Aldo Vagnozzi Community Service Award and $200 for the JoAnn Lingenfelter Spirit of Miss America Award.

Carson, who plans to obtain a bachelor’s in musical theater, will represent Oakland County at the 2024 Miss Michigan competition in Muskegon next June. Her community service

initiative is “The Importance of Volunteering,” which seeks to bring volunteering opportunities throughout Michigan to people of all ages and abilities.

Milford’s Rebecca Kobylas, a 20-year-old neuroscience and psychology major at Alma College, earned a $700 scholarship as the first runner-up. Kobylas also won the Samantha Steckloff Community Service Award and an additional $150 scholarship.

Claudia Kenny, 16, of Chesaning, became the 2023 Miss Oakland County’s Teen. A junior at Chesaning H.S., Kenny’s community service initiative is “The Big SEE: Skin Cancer is the Cancer You Can See.” She will represent Oakland County at Michigan’s teen competition next June in Muskegon.

The Miss Oakland County Scholarship Program is a preliminary competition to Miss Michigan and Miss America.

CYCLE TRACK PROJECT TO CONTINUE INTO NOVEMBER

PLEASANT RIDGE — At the end of June, construction began on the city’s Woodward Avenue streetscape and cycle track project. It’s expected to be completed by mid-November.

According to a news release, on-street parking temporarily will not be available during the project. Public parking will be available in the public parking lots at Wellesley Drive and Fairwood Boulevard, and on side streets where allowed. One or two lanes will be closed on Woodward and Main Street between Sylvan Avenue and Interstate 696 during the length of the project. The primary contractor for the project is Merlo Construction.

The news release also said that 11 honey locust trees have to be removed, but most of the existing trees will be preserved and 24 new trees will be planted, resulting in a net increase of 13 trees. For more information on the project, visit cityofpleasantridge.org/woodward.

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