Sterling, Shelby police unite to capture criminals along border
BY ERIC CZARNIK eczarnik@candgnews.com
STERLING HEIGHTS/SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Golden Corridor of M-59/Hall Road will not be a golden opportunity for crooks and criminals, if a police partnership between Sterling Heights and Shelby Township proves itself.
The Sterling Heights and Shelby Township police departments are uniting to carry out Operation Direct Impact, which will assign their respective directed patrol units to collaborate while keeping an eye on the border between the two communities. Those officers reportedly plan to ticket or arrest people who are violating traffic laws, narcotics laws, weapon laws and more.
In a Sept. 11 statement from the Sterling Heights Police Department, SHPD Chief Dale Dwojakowski said that criminals “don’t stop at city borders, and neither should our efforts to stop them.”
In a Sept. 12 email, SHPD Capt. Mario Bastianelli said discussions over the patrol unit collaboration have been taking place over the past couple of weeks. He said the SHPD is always seeking ways to keep residents safe, and they are also ex-
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SHORT GAME IMPROVEMENTS PAVING WAY FOR UTICA GOLF’S SUCCESS
BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com
UTICA — If Utica girls golf was going to make a name for itself this season, it was going to have to tighten up one particular area of its game.
The girls were efficient off the tee and could do some damage with their irons, but the short game would end up being the Chieftains’ downfall when it was all said and done.
So when first-year head coach Anthony Adamo took over the program, his point of emphasis didn’t start with their long game.
“We started at the green and we worked back,”
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TOP RIGHT: Utica juniors Cali Kaczmar, left, and Riley Burton celebrate a strong start during their matchup against St. Clair on Sept. 18 at Stony Creek Metropark Golf Course.
ABOVE: Utica junior Riley Burton putts during a league matchup against St. Clair.
Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
Nightmare on Auburn fall festival to return for second year
BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com
UTICA — Nightmare on Auburn will return for a second year from noon to 8 p.m. Oct. 5 in downtown Utica.
Downtown Utica will be closed for pedestrian-only access and feature a beer tent, vendors lining the street, a live music stage and family-friendly Halloween activities.
There will be trick-or-treating downtown, a family fun zone, cider and doughnuts, crafters, costume contests for people and pets, Michigan craft beer, and more.
The main stage will feature Halloween bands including Creepy Clyde and a headline performance from The 3-D Invisibles.
The family activities including trick-or-treating will take place from noon to 3
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Eisenhower hitting ‘reset button’ and eyeing state tournament run
BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — With one quick glance at their shoes, Utica Eisenhower volleyball players are able to clear their minds.
It’s a tactic the Eagles adopted prior to the start of the season when they brought in mental toughness coach Kelsey Gustafson, of Champion Mindset.
“We have these green bow ties on our shoes, and we look at it as a reset button because we always just want to reset,” junior captain Kayla Ostrander said.
Ostrander, an all-region selection in 2023, is the veteran leader alongside junior captain Gina Fedrigo, who both lead a sophomore-filled squad with varsity experience under its belt.
As sophomores and freshman, they were thrown into the fire on a team poised for a state tournament run, which saw Eisenhower reach the regional championship before being eliminated by Macomb Area Conference Red rival Macomb L’Anse Creuse North.
But similar to the initial thought that crosses their minds when they see the green bow
Utica Eisenhower junior Gina Fedrigo, left, and senior Nicole Rek, right, go up against a New Baltimore Anchor Bay player.
Photo by Erin Sanchez
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Nightmare on Auburn will return for a second annual event in downtown Utica Oct. 5.
Photo provided by Gus Calandrino
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Gardeners club to discuss ways to attract beneficial insects
BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Gardeners Club is inviting helpful insects to its gardens this year.
The club will hold a presentation on insects that are beneficial for gardens with David Löwenstein at 1 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Drive in Shelby Township.
Löwenstein, affiliated with the Michigan State University Extension, will explain how to nurture and sustain beneficial insects to keep them returning.
“Having insects in the garden is a good thing. Pollinators and pest control are two of the most important services insects contribute. It does not require drastic changes to make a garden attractive to insects. A small undisturbed area, tolerating some messiness or adding the right types of flowers are steps in the right direction,” he said.
Magda O’Hanlon, of the Shelby Gardeners Club, said last year she removed all her landscaping plants and added all native plants.
“My goal is to have a feeding station for the insects and the birds. I have plants that flower at different times so that there is always something for them to eat. It has been exciting to see all the different bees and butterflies that I never had in my garden before. The native plants need less watering because of their deep roots. I don’t use fertilizer, herbicides or pesticides, as I want to keep all the beneficial insects around. If my garden is all eaten up, then I’ve done my job. The native plants can handle it,” she said.
Jennifer Ott, a club member who owns My Thyme Gardens, a garden coaching, designing and business consulting company, said she is excited to learn all about the insects that can help her garden and ways to attract them.
“I’m thrilled to dive deeper into the world of beneficial insects in the garden. It’s an essential aspect that has been overlooked for too long. I love this journey of learning to collaborate with nature, leading to healthier soil, critters and plants,” Ott said.
A $5 donation is appreciated to help
support the ongoing Shelby Gardeners Club’s community talks.
For further information, contact Ivy Schwartz at (586) 873-3782.
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David Löwenstein, with the Michigan State University Extension, will present “Making Your Garden a Haven for Beneficial Insects” to the Shelby Gardeners Club Oct. 10. Photos provided by Ivy Schwartz
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explores curiosities behind everyday design ‘FORMING FUNCTION’ PODCAST
BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com
DETROIT — “Forming Function” is “a design podcast for everyone.”
On the Detroit-based podcast, co-hosts Brian Moore and Sam Malott Brown cover everything from barber poles to Prince to toilets. Pairing history with architecture, the duo set out to uncover the origins and meaning behind everyday design in each episode using Moore’s background as an architect and Malott Brown’s education in anthropology and historic preservation, which is only fitting considering that the pair met while working at an architectural firm in Detroit.
The podcasters share a charisma and curiosity that allows for easy listening as they delve into their biweekly design fascination.
“I have a running Google sheet that I’m just continuously adding ideas to every time I’m out in the world, and I’m like, ‘Wonder what that’s about. Let’s add it to the list,’” Moore said.
“I feel like I come at it almost from a backward perspective of Brian, where he’s like, ‘OK, here’s the problem. What is the design solution that can resolve that issue?’ Whereas I’m like, ‘Oh, here’s the solution that they came up with. What was this used for? What was the problem?’” Malott Brown said.
Moore explained that he had wanted to do a podcast since 2015, but nothing came to fruition until COVID-19 hit and he was hosting a “quarantined lawn happy hour” at his house.
“I don’t even remember how the topic came up, but I started talking about how I wanted to do this. I actually think someone brought up barber poles at the happy hour. I was like, ‘Oh, I’ve been wanting to do a podcast episode about this.’ Sam’s husband, Jeff, said, ‘Oh, well, Sam’s been wanting to do a design podcast too. You guys should do something together,’” Moore said.
“Jeff kind of pawned me off on Brian,” Malott Brown joked.
She explained that at one point, she tried to convince her husband to do a podcast with her because she wanted to do something creative during the pandemic.
After discussing the plan for about a year, Moore and Malott Brown picked a
WHERE TO FIND FORMING FUNCTION:
Forming Function can be streamed on “any podcasting platform,” including Spotify, Apple, iHeartPodcast Network, Castbox and more. For more information on the Forming Function podcast, visit its Facebook page at facebook. com/FormingFunctionPodcast or check out their Instagram, @formingfunctionpodcast.
name and secured the Michigan Architectural Foundation’s Damian Farrell Architectural Awareness grant. The grant provides “financial assistance to organizations and individuals that organize, sponsor and promote events, lectures, publications and experiences that increase awareness of architecture.”
In 2024, the MAF Damian Farrell Architecture Awareness Grants Committee and the MAF Board of Trustees approved a total of $15,000 to be awarded to architectural awareness efforts like the Forming Function podcast. Moore and Malott Brown did not disclose the amount of the grant since it is a competitive application process. They explained that they were not profiting from the grant and that it helped them purchase equipment to streamline the editing process. Under the grant agreement, they did eight episodes in the first season and agreed to do 12 episodes this season.
“One of the requirements we made with them on the funding was that every season we would have at least one episode about Michigan architecture. And so, in the first season, we had an episode about the GM Tech Center. This season, we’ll have Northland Shopping Center, which is a very significant work that contributed to architectural movements across the country as a whole,” Moore said.
In April 2023, Moore and Malott Brown launched their first episode, “What’s White and Red All Over?” which focused on the gruesome history of barber poles. Moore said that becoming a podcaster made him adjust to explaining topics in more detail.
“I was giving someone a preview of the story. I talked about bloodletting and moved on. And they were like, ‘Whoa, wait. What’s,
what is bloodletting?’ I just assumed people knew what this was. So I went and rewrote my whole story, and there’s now a 10-minute segment about what that is and why they did it. And that actually became kind of the crux of the story.” he said.
Malott Brown explained her process for storytelling on the podcast.
“If the structure is always the same, it gets a little bit stale. So, trying to figure out how to tell the same story in a way that people will get something out of it, but in maybe new ways, with different perspectives and different angles, that keeps it fresh,” she said.
Lindsay Hansmann is a former coworker turned friend of Moore and Malott Brown. Hansmann has done photography for the podcast and appeared in the second episode of season two, “Potty Language,” which discusses the history of toilets and the evolution of sanitation systems.
Hansmann remembered when they asked her to do the episode.
“I was very honored. I showed up to record, and I was telling Brian how nervous I was,” Hansmann said.
Hansmann said that Moore reassured her.
“What I didn’t say out loud back to him, but what I thought was, ‘No, I’m nervous that it’s just not going to be as good as when it’s you two.’ Because they just have such a great flow. Thankfully, they are exactly who they are. And he was correct. Within a few minutes, we were talking like we would if we were out to grab a bite.”
In addition to Hansmann’s appearance in episode two of season two, listeners can look forward to topics such as the designs behind footballs, tarot cards, witches and Northland Mall. Malott Brown encouraged listeners to share their curiosities with them at formingfunctionpodcast@gmail.com.
“We do like to answer people’s questions,” she said. “So, if there’s anything that people are curious about, we definitely want them to send that to us so that we can answer those questions. Because we’re only two people, our curiosity can only expand so far. So, if there is anything that people are wondering about, we definitely want to help satisfy that for them.”
Sam Malott Brown and Brian Moore record a “Forming Function” podcast episode Sept. 17 on the design behind footballs.
Photo by Erin Sanchez
NEWS & NOTES
ITC conducting helicopter inspections
MACOMB COUNTY — ITC will be conducting aerial patrols of its high-voltage transmission structures and lines in Michigan though Oct. 4, weather permitting. The helicopter patrols are conducted to gain an overall status of the overhead transmission system.
The aerial inspections are scheduled to cover Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties Sept. 26-Oct. 1.
They include inspections of all transmission structures and equipment including, but not limited to, monopoles, steel towers, wood poles, wires, insulators and other equipment.
Crews check for damaged or worn equipment and vegetation hazards. The inspection flights are often conducted at low altitudes to allow for accurate visual inspection of equipment for lightning damage, wear and other potential problems. This is normal procedure, so there should be no cause for alarm if a low-flying helicopter is sighted near transmission lines. For more information about ITC, visit itc-holdings.com.
TEACHER HONORED
STERLING HEIGHTS/SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — A Utica Community Schools teacher has been recognized for her efforts to inspire her students and create enthusiasm for their opportunities that will follow graduation.
Kelli McCloud, a Stevenson High School teacher, received the 2024 Spark Award from Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars, which is an organization that prepares students for post-high school success by supporting them with skills, knowledge and resources.
McCloud said the organization provides with students workshops at college campuses, college preparation coaches, guidance and counseling on life skills, scholarships, and continues to support students as they move to college or additional training.
“My passion is making sure my students have a solid plan after graduation which is why I spend so much time on college prep and keeping them connected with people and tools to help them along the way,” McCloud said in a press release.
Each year, Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars awards the Spark Award in honor of Florence Gasdick, one of the organization’s founding members. Gasdick often used the analogy of “igniting” a student’s interest in education “from a spark into a flame.”
USED BIKES WANTED
METRO DETROIT — Free Bikes 4 Kidz will have its annual bike collection and will be giving away 4,000 refurbished bikes to kids before the holidays.
On Saturday, Sept. 28, Free Bikes 4 Kidz will be collecting used bikes from the public at 25 Meijer stores across metro Detroit from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The collections will take place in the garden centers of the stores.
Donated bikes will be delivered to a warehouse provided by the Piston Group at 4015 Michigan Ave. in Detroit, where they will be stored, cleaned
and refurbished. Volunteers of all skill levels are needed between Sept. 30 and Dec. 5 for cleaning and repair.
Each fall for the last six years, Free Bikes 4 Kidz has collected thousands of bikes from the public, restored them with the help of thousands of volunteers and distributed them to under-served kids in Detroit and surrounding communities before the holidays. Each bike is distributed with a helmet. Interested volunteers can visit fb4kdetroit.org to sign up for a threehour volunteer shift. Groups can schedule a shift by emailing volunteer@ fb4kdetroit.org. Volunteers will be matched to their skill levels.
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UCS TO HOLD BAND-A-RAMA OCT. 6
STERLING HEIGHTS/SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — The annual Utica Community Schools Band-A-Rama will take place at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, at Runkel Field, 39701 Dodge Park Road in Sterling Heights.
Band-A-Rama showcases the district’s high school marching bands.
Ticket proceeds will benefit the Louis Gonda Memorial Music Scholarship to fund opportunities for UCS band students to further their music educations. Over the years, the Gonda Fund has enabled hundreds of students to attend music camps, take private lessons and enrich their music studies in other ways.
Tickets are available at the entrance and cost $5 for adults and high school students. Junior high school and younger students will have free admission.
All four high school bands will perform their half-time shows. The Falcon Marching Band’s show is “Game Night in Detroit”; the Chieftain Marching Band’s is “Marching Through the 2000s”; the Eagle Marching Band’s is “Sunny Side Up”; and the Titan Marching Band’s is “‘Dual’ of the Fates.”
The four bands will begin the night with a combined performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
Shelby Township approves police training
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Board of Trustees at its Sept. 17 meeting unanimously approved a request for training the Police Department’s patrol officers in interpersonal communication, mental health and Alzheimer’s disease awareness, implicit bias and cultural competency. Spectrum Training Solutions LLC will provide the training in the amount of $16,000.
This training will be done in four eight-hour training days educating all patrol officers. The Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards is implementing in-service training requirements for all licensed law enforcement officers in Michigan with a new three-year pilot program called Continuing Professional Education. To cover the expenses for the training, Shelby Township was given $40,000 for 2024 and another $80,000 in 2025 to be able to continue to educate officers.
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in the highly sought-after Shelby Twp, Cedar Lakes Subdivision. Boasting an open concept layout, this residence features stunning custom woodwork and crown molding throughout, enhancing its elegant charm. Additional highlights include, oversized private yard, hardwood flooring in the bedrooms, custom closets, Anderson windows, partially finished basement, newer AC unit, central vacuum system, and first-floor laundry. This home seamlessly combines luxury and comfort, making it the perfect place to call home.
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Macomb County prosecutor providing information to seniors about scams
BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Macomb County prosecutor has been holding special events and providing booklets for seniors to learn about scams.
The goal is to promote safety and equip seniors with the knowledge to prevent their exploitation. Recent scams include fraudulent emails or phone calls from individuals impersonating police officers, fake flyers about setting up lockboxes or garage codes, phony invoices for technical support, and deceptive loan or account approval emails. Additionally, some scams involve callers posing as relatives in distress or using artificial intelligence to mimic loved ones’ voices. The Prosecutor’s Office reminds seniors that it’s crucial to avoid sharing personal information over the phone or via email with unknown sources.
“S.C.A.M.S. — Stopping Crimes Against Macomb Seniors” is a booklet the Prosecutor’s Office has put together and made available at various events.
The next scam prevention presentation
with Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido will take place 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 9 at the Lorenzo Cultural Center at Macomb Community College in Clinton Township. Register for the program at lorenzocultural center.com/events.
The free scams booklet will be available at the Sterling Heights Fall Senior Expo 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Century Banquet Center, 33204 Maple Lane Drive.
“Through free presentations and S.C.A.M.S. booklets, we arm our vulnerable seniors with the knowledge to prevent fraud. The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office is committed to safeguarding your golden years,” Lucido said.
Heather Esposito, Macomb County
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Prosecutor’s Office outreach coordinator, said she loves working at senior expos with Lucido.
“It’s always a highlight for me, and I make a point to remind my parents and their friends about the event because they look forward to it just as much. Each time they
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cited to work with Shelby Township’s police.
“Our Directed Patrol Officers are some of our best, most experienced, and motivated officers,” Bastianelli said. “They are very good at finding criminals and taking them to jail.”
Bastianelli explained that between the two departments’ directed patrol units, they will assign six police officers and two sergeants to this operation. He said the plan will focus on common paths that criminals take between the two cities – not just Hall Road, but also Van Dyke Avenue, and Mound, Ryan and Dequindre roads.
“Not only do they travel these roads but (they) enter commercial and residential areas to find and victimize our citizens,” he said.
In the SHPD’s statement, Shelby Township police Chief Robert Shelide called the team effort “long overdue” and a way to share resources and be more efficient.
“Some of our most skilled officers will be assigned to this operation,” Shelide said. “I’m confident that this collaborative effort will have an immediate impact on keeping criminals off the streets and crime out of our communities.”
When asked for further comment, Shelide said in an email that both departments have worked together before to catch felons.
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attend, they uncover new insights and resources that make a difference in their lives. It’s gratifying to see firsthand how our office, and the many dedicated vendors, positively impact our senior community,” she said.
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He added that one benefit of the collaboration is that the SHPD is almost twice his department’s size and has “tremendous resources.”
“I’ve seen the work product of SHPD’s Directed Patrol Unit and I am extremely impressed,” Shelide said. “They have a select few officers that are highly skilled and determined to keep their streets safe and they are really good at what they do, i.e. arresting criminals carrying illegal handguns, possessing and selling illicit/ hard drugs and driving stolen vehicles.
“I also know the work product of our DPU and am equally impressed. I have no doubt this collaboration will be successful.”
Shelide said the border has been used by “several organized criminal groups” that aim to steal businesses’ high-value items. Thieves also have targeted purses, often from elderly women, to gain access to credit cards, he said.
Shelide added that he hopes to see felony arrests of criminals who illegally possess guns, drugs, stolen vehicles and more. He said the pilot program will be judged based on such arrests and results, and will set the benchmark for future collaborations.
“Obviously as chief, I want and expect results,” he added.
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Spruce becomes Michigan’s 38th state Christmas tree
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget has selected the official 2024 state Christmas tree. It is a 60foot spruce from Eagle in Clinton County in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Eagle residents Rich and Dorcas Albertson donated the tree. The spruce will arrive in downtown Lansing on the Capitol lawn for the 2024 holiday season on Saturday, Nov. 2.
This is the second tree from Clinton County and the 14th from Michigan’s Lower Peninsula since an official tree began being placed at the Capitol each holiday season in 1987.
The tree will be harvested Nov. 1 and transported to the Capitol with help from the Michigan Association of Timbermen, the Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association, and DTMB’s Christmas tree crew. Once at the Capitol, local Boy Scout troops will continue the tradition of untying the tree.
Utica approves camera purchase
UTICA — At the Sept. 10 Utica City Council meeting, the council approved the purchase of a sewer and water line Minicam Solopro +60M axial push camera from Fredrickson Supply for $12,785.
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SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Senior Center’s featured artist for the months of September and October is Ross Blake.
He has set up his display at the Shelby Township Activities Center, which will be there until the end of October. The center is located at 14975 21 Mile Road.
“As a child, I always was attracted to art. Cartoons, people, places were things I was first attracted to. Satisfaction always eluded me and still does to this day. My formal training includes classes at Lawrence Technological University and also (the) Center for Creative Studies,” he said. The Center for Creative Studies changed its name to the College for Creative Studies in 2001.
He said that after the Vietnam War, his life mostly involved work and raising his family, which he called “the best work of my life.”
“Now my art is just the same, trying to find my limits. My visions are mostly realist, but also abstract. I use oil, pastel, watercolor and pencil. This has been a lifelong passion. I am mostly self-taught. It has been a terrific experience,” he said.
Bart Mauro, from Shelby Township, first viewed Ross’s art around 2010.
“His landscape art has always had a demure and calming presence. His color palette is bright without being garish or forced,” Mauro said.
Amy Bliss, of Clinton Township, bought art from Blake and said it reminds her every day of the tropics.
“It takes me there,” Bliss said.
Call Staff Writer Kara Szymanski at (586) 498-1029.
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The Shelby Township Senior Center’s featured artist for the months of September and October is Ross Blake.
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Shelby Township honors Patriot Day
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p.m. Some of the attractions will include crafts for kids, photo booths and creepy character appearances.
“Nightmare on Auburn — A Utica Fall Festival began as an idea between the city and Connect Macomb to create a fun, autumn event in downtown Utica,” Utica Mayor Gus Calandrino said. “We held our inaugural Nightmare on Auburn last year. We were pleasantly surprised by the huge turnout. We expect this year to be even better.
“This year, we’ve added some incredible bands who will be providing music all day long. Creepy Clyde is a unique performer who will thrill kids and adults alike. The 3-D Invisibles are a legendary band, which has been performing in Detroit since the 1980s. Their songs are all about the classic monsters that many of us grew up watching on Saturday afternoon television. They are making a special and rare appearance in Macomb County. You won’t want to miss this.”
According to the 3-D Invisibles Facebook page, the band is “a Frankenstein-like fusion of early punk rock, Famous Monsters magazine, 60s AM pop, 50s sci-fi and EC comics.”
The Nighmare on Auburn schedule will begin with trick-or-treating downtown from noon to 3 p.m. Live music will be going on from 2 to 8 p.m., with Creepy Clyde taking the stage at 2 p.m. and the 3-D Invisibles taking the stage at 7 p.m. The costume contest will begin at 6:30 p.m.
“Nightmare on Auburn is the perfect way to begin the scary season,” Calandrino said.
Tom Whittaker, the director of operations at Connect Macomb, said organizers are thrilled to bring the Nightmare on Auburn festival back to downtown Utica.
“Our first year was a risk, and even with not the best weather we estimated 3,000 to 4,000 guests visited at some point during the event. We learned a lot in year one and expect year two to be even better,” he said.
Attractions he highlighted included the costume contests.
“New this year we’ve added two costume contests, one for pets and another for people who want to show off their look for spooky season. Nightmare on Auburn is the official kick off to ‘spooky season’ in Macomb County and we hope you bring the whole family to join us,” he said.
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ABOVE: A wreath placed at the memorial reminds all who see it to “never forget” Sept. 11.
RIGHT: Attendees of the 2024
Shelby Township Patriot Day Prayer Service include veterans.
BOTTOM LEFT: Dr. Phil Krist, of Lakeside Assembly of God, delivers the invocation and benediction at the 2024 Patriot Day Prayer Service.
RIGHT: Phil Randazzo, Shelby Township veterans event coordinator and a Vietnam combat veteran, moderates the 2024 Patriot Day Prayer Service on Sept. 11 at the Shelby Township Veterans Memorial.
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Adamo said. “Looking at some of the things the girls needed to improve on was the short game, so we spent a lot of time on putting and chipping and we’re kind of working our way back towards the tee box. The girls have done a great job of getting better and getting more confident around the green.”
The improvements didn’t just happen in the blink of an eye — and there’s still work to be done — but Adamo said it’s a consistent day-to-day emphasis he places on his players.
Adamo said he gives the analogy to his players of playing catch with a baseball where you get used to judging the distance and can make a throw confidently based on knowing how far someone is standing. It’s repetition and constant thinking, and Adamo makes sure his practices utilize both of those features.
“I make them putt from really close distances every day, and what that does is if they do get that close putt, I want them to have 99% confidence that they can make that putt,” Adamo said, “That eventually becomes putts that are farther away and farther away, so it’s just building confidence off
something that you would think is relatively easy, and then it builds off to other things.”
Utica’s focus on its green play has catapulted the golf program from being in the middle of the pack in the Macomb Area Conference Blue in 2023 to now securing the top spot in the league with an 8-1 record.
Following Clinton Township Chippewa Valley’s departure to the MAC White — Chippewa Valley was unbeaten in the MAC Blue last year at 12-0 — Utica saw an opening, and behind a junior-led group of returners and incoming players, it took full advantage of the opportunity.
“With the league changes, it kind of opened up a window for us to move up and keep pushing like we have been, and to really get up there as the No. 1 in our league,” junior Riley Burton said.
Burton, a three-year varsity golfer, was the only returner who made it to regionals and has taken a leadership role alongside returning juniors Anya Alband and Cali Kaczmar.
Burton is a polished golfer, but even she admits her short game wasn’t up to par.
“I wasn’t very strong in either of those last year, so I would get a lot of strokes that way,” Burton said. “This year, coach Adamo has really hammered that so we can get into a place where we’re comfortable and confi-
dent in what we’re doing.”
Burton and Kaczmar are the Chieftains’ dynamic duo on the course, but newcomers Miley Reaves, Violet Smith, who probably understood Adamo’s baseball reference more than anyone else on the team as a varsity softball player, and Dalaney O’Connor have all made contributions in their first season.
O’Connor, a southpaw, started golfing just a few months prior to her first varsity season and is already looking like someone whom Utica can count on each match.
“She’s stepped it up so much,” Burton said. “She’s really come to play and she’s not joking around.”
The retooled Chieftains were hot out the gate with wins over Marysville — a MAC White team in 2023 — St. Clair, and Port Huron, which Kaczmar said was a confidence boost for her teammates.
“Winning that match (Port Huron) definitely gave us a sense of confidence and let us know that we got this,” Kaczmar said. “We just need to keep doing what we’re doing and keep trying.”
Utica’s only league loss was at the clubs of Madison Heights Lamphere, who is currently in second and finished just above Utica in the standings last year.
Along with putting up reliable scores and being the veterans, Burton, Kaczmar
and Alband also proved to be successful recruiters in the offseason by bringing the other three girls into the fold.
Teammates eventually become friends because of the time spent with them, but the six juniors already had a chemistry developed that’s only grown since.
“I always say that this is my golf family,” Burton said. “We’re all one team and we’re all there for each other. It’s just amazing.”
Utica last won a league title in 2017 as part of the MAC Blue and is currently in great shape to end the drought this season.
The short game has come around, so Adamo said the main focus now is just making the positives more constant on the course. If it becomes constant enough, a shot at qualifying for states could be in Utica’s future.
“We’ve just been trying to get more consistent,” Adamo said. “That’s the big thing. If we can get consistent and stay out of trouble on the course, make solid contact with the ball, be more confident on the green with not giving away wasted strokes, and that’s the stuff I’ve really been trying to drill in their head with being on the green. I feel like they’re being more confident, and that’s reflective of their scores and the wins and losses.”
Call Staff Writer Jonathan Szczepaniak at (586) 498-1090.
ON SENIOR LIVING
MOVING INTO THE MULTIGENERATIONAL-LIVING ERA
BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN tchristensen@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — Multigenerational housing is making a comeback.
Studies by the Pew Research Center indicate that the concept has grown for the past five decades, and there is no sign of peaking.
According to the Pew Research Center, the number of people living in multigenerational homes quadrupled since 1971, reaching 59.7 million in March 2021.
Shaun Shaya, of Shaya Realty in Birmingham, works closely with the senior community, helping them sell their homes or move into assisted living arrangements. He said moving into a multigenerational household can provide plenty of emotional benefits for the older generation.
Having a senior move into a home with their adult children or grandchildren means more accessibility to caregiving and a sense of social inclusivity. But the change between living on their own and moving in with family can be difficult.
“I think they are in a place where they have a lot of stress in their life. It is stressful because it is change. They have lived in their home for a long time,” he said. “But on the other side, you know that it is easier.”
Shaya has seen first hand the positive impact living with other people has on the senior community while helping seniors move into assisted living homes.
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ABOVE: Jennifer Tommajin, of Real Estate One in Troy, designed this home that showcases the amount of space and functionality a multigenerational home could use. The 6,938-square-foot home includes five bedrooms, four full baths, and one half bath.
Photo by Brian Kurtz
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WUJEK-CALCATERRA & SONS: Round-the-Clock Compassion since 1913
With 15 licensed funeral directors, totaling 350 years of combined experience, Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons is uniquely qualifed to bring peace and comfort to grieving families in their time of need. And these aren’t ordinary funeral directors. Each one was specifcally 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 frst day I meet them and watch them develop.”
Tese devoted individuals represent a variety of religious and cultural backgrounds. Tey have formed enduring relationships with local families and the community. Tey are familiar with the neighborhood churches and have worked alongside their pastors. Tis allows them to connect with all types of families, putting them at
ease at a most difcult and overwhelming time.
Furthermore, their compassion isn’t strictly confned 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 of 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. Tey never have to talk to an answering machine, and they know their loved one is never lef unattended.”
In addition to the 15 funeral directors, there is a support staf 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 afercare services, Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons is available seven days a week, 365 days a year. Tey ofer 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.
Seniors in assisted living homes experience more social interaction and less stress of taking care of themselves. Shaya said multigenerational housing provides the same effect.
“The key is the emotional well-being of the seniors that choose to live in multigenerational housing,” he said. “As you get older, it becomes very isolating, and socializing becomes more of a challenge.”
Jennifer Toomajian, of Real Estate One in Troy, said she sees a lot of multigenerational living situations in Troy and the surrounding areas of metro Detroit.
“Multigenerational homes are huge in areas that have diverse populations,” she said. “I think our population is different today, so you have people that live in the areas that are culturally used to taking care of their grandparents or their parents.”
To accommodate the current wants or needs for multigenerational homes, Toomajian said that the housing market is beginning to build homes specifically for multigenerational housing.
multigenerational families,” she said via email. “Adding first-floor full bathrooms with showers and first-floor flex rooms that have a multi-purpose: guest room, bedroom, playroom, gym, or an office.”
Creating homes that are designed for the purpose of multigenerational family living situations opens up the doors for saving money in other aspects of life, according to Toomajian.
“What ends up happening is today’s home prices are so high that both parents have to work,” she said. “Then if both parents are working, who is home with the kids? Then grandma moves in to help take care of the kids while the parents are working.”
Shaya said that the desire for a single family home and land will never diminish, but multigenerational living is the most attainable option as he believes that housing affordability will not change anytime soon.
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“Economics will sort of dictate that a different model will be more efficient and more welcome for a lot of people,” he said. “I think that multigenerational housing is going to be an integral part of that model to help with the housing availability issue that many people face.”
“Developers have been adjusting new construction floor plans to accommodate
Call Staff Writer Taylor Christensen at (586)-498-1081.
Food drive at Jimmy John’s Field brings in more than 500 meals
BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The United Shore Professional Baseball League and InTouch Credit Union held a special food drive night at Jimmy John’s Field in downtown Utica Sept. 6 benefiting Gleaners Food Bank.
The event aimed to support Gleaners Food Bank in its mission to fight food insecurity and provide food assistance to those in need.
Fans attending the game were encouraged to bring canned food items or make virtual donations though a QR Code. Through the generosity of fans and supporters, 148 pounds of canned and dry food were collected, which organizers said equaled 592 meals for local families in need.
Dan Veit, director of corporate partnership services at USPBL, said they were thrilled to partner with InTouch Credit Union to host this important event.
“With the help of our fans and community members, we can make a significant difference in the lives of those facing food insecurity,” he said.
Rufus Guidry, market development adviser at InTouch Credit Union, said the credit union was proud to be a part of food drive night.
“We’re thankful to partner with the USPBL in addressing the food insecurity challenges faced by many families in our communities. The contributions made on Sept. 6 for Gleaners will make a real difference in the lives of those who need it most,” Guidry said.
Dana Schmitt, president of the USPBL, also highlighted the league’s commitment to giving back.
“It’s a privilege for the USPBL to play a role in combating hunger in the community. We deeply appreciate InTouch Credit Union’s support and the generosity of our fans, all of whom made this food drive a success,” she said.
The food drive night was part of the ongoing Fighting Hunger Together campaign, with the USPBL and InTouch Credit Union continuing to support local food banks.
For more information on how to contribute to the Fighting Hunger Together campaign, visit itcu.org/landing-pages/fooddrive.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission for the Charter Township of Shelby, Macomb County, Michigan has received a request for approval of a site plan Special Land Use:
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 plan Special Land Use:
APPLICANT: St. John Vianney Catholic Church James Grau 53800 Oakview Drive Shelby Twp, MI 48315
APPLICANT: St. John Vianney Catholic Church James Grau 53800 Oakview Drive Shelby Twp, MI 48315
PROPOSED USE: Site modifications and addition of a multi-purpose building & Adoration Chapel for an existing church facility
PROPOSED USE: Site modifcations and addition of a multi-purpose building & Adoration Chapel for an existing church facility
LOCATION: 54045 Schoenherr Road Located south of 25 Mile Road, on the west side of Schoenherr Road Site Plan/SLU #24-26
LOCATION: 54045 Schoenherr Road Located south of 25 Mile Road, on the west side of Schoenherr Road Site Plan/SLU #24-26
SIDWELL NO(s): 23-07-11-200-006 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: L 204B 79 SPLIT TEN R12E SEC 11 BEG AT E 1/4
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11’ 23” E 1331.25 FT, TH S 0 DEG 30’ W 400 FT TO PT BEG. 12.211 A. The Planning Commission will meet on Monday, October 14, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the Shelby Township Municipal Building, Board Room, 52700 Van Dyke Avenue, Shelby Township, Michigan, 48316; (586-726-7243) for the 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 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 hearing. Oral comments will be heard during the public hearing.
The Planning Commission will meet on Monday, October 14, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Shelby Township Municipal Building, Board Room, 52700 Van Dyke Avenue, Shelby Township, Michigan, 48316; (586-726-7243) for the purpose of holding a public hearing on the site plan Special Land Use.
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SHELBY TOWNSHIP:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualifed elector of Shelby Township who is not already registered to vote may register at the offce of the Shelby Township Clerk, the offce of the Macomb County Clerk, a Secretary of State branch offce, or other designated state agency; or if eligible, at mvic.sos. state.mi.us/RegisterVoter. Registration forms can be obtained at mi.gov/vote and mailed to the Township Clerk. Voters who are already registered may update their registration at www.expressSOS.com or through one of the methods listed above.
The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the Township Clerk is Monday, October 21, 2024
After this date, anyone who qualifes as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.497) at the Shelby Township Clerk’s Offce, located at 52700 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Township, MI 48316 at the following times:
• Regular business hours: Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Election Day, Tuesday, November 5, 2024 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE PURPOSE OF THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 ELECTION IS TO DECIDE WHO SHALL BE ELECTED TO THE FOLLOWING OFFICES:
PRESIDENTIAL Electors of President and Vice-President of the United States
CONGRESSIONAL United States Senator, Representative in Congress
LEGISLATIVE Representative in State Legislature
STATE BOARDS Member of the State Board of Education, Regent of the University of Michigan, Trustee of Michigan State University, Governor of Wayne State University
COUNTY Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, Clerk and Register of Deeds, Treasurer, Public Works Commissioner, County Commissioner
TOWNSHIP Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer, Trustee
JUDICIAL Justice of Supreme Court, Judge of Court of Appeals, Judge of Circuit Court, Judge of Probate Court, Judge of District Court
COMMUNITY COLLEGE Board of Trustees Member Macomb Community College
LOCAL SCHOOL DIST School District Board Member Utica Community Schools, Romeo, and/or Rochester AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSALS:
COUNTY PROPOSALS:
Continuation of Macomb County E 9-1-1 Surcharge
For the purpose of continuing funding for 9-1-1 emergency call answering and dispatch services within Macomb County, shall Macomb County be authorized to assess a surcharge of up to $0.42 per month on all service users, except for users of a prepaid wireless telecommunications service, located within Macomb County for a period of four (4) years, effective from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2029?
Proposal to Elect a Charter Commission for the Purpose of Generally Revising the Home Rule Charter of the County of Macomb
Shall the county of Macomb elect a charter commission for the purpose of generally revising the Home Rule Charter of the County of Macomb and framing and submitting to the electorate of the county a revised home rule charter for the county under the constitution and laws of Michigan?
Copies of the full text of the proposals are available through the Clerk’s Offce.
A sample ballot may be viewed at mi.gov/vote or at the Shelby Township Clerk’s Offce, 52700 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Township, MI 48316, telephone: (586) 731-5102.
This notice is provided pursuant to the requirements of Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, as amended. SHELBY TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION
The application for the site plan Special Land Use may be examined at the Planning and Zoning Department in the Municipal Building, Monday 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 hearing. Oral comments will be heard during the public hearing.
This notice is provided pursuant to the requirements of Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, as amended. SHELBY TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION JEROME MOFFITT, CHAIR RAQUEL MOORE, SECRETARY Publication Date: September 25, 2024 Shelby-Utica News
Persons with special needs as defned by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the Clerk’s Offce.
Stanley T. Grot
Shelby
The United Shore Professional Baseball League and InTouch Credit Union held a special Food Drive Night at Jimmy John’s Field in downtown Utica Sept. 6.
Photo provided by Rufus Guidry
Trustee Lisa Casali is committed to enhancing pedestrian safety and ensuring our Senior Center has the resources necessary to provide a fulflling lifestyle for our seniors.
Trustee Lucia DiCicco has dedicated herself to organizing family events such as Christmas A Glow & Summerfest to enhance our community.
Trustee Vince Viviano brings decades of fnancial, infrastructure, and new road construction experience to Shelby Township.
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BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
ROSEVILLE — Car buffs who attend this year’s Jammin’ at the Junction will have the opportunity to pay their respects to four Roseville police officers who died in the line of duty.
The annual car show will be held from 8 a.m. to 5
LEFT: This 1977
CHEVY CAPRICE CLASSIC PAYS TRIBUTE TO FALLEN ROSEVILLE OFFICERS
p.m. Sept. 28 on Utica Road between Gratiot Avenue and 12 Mile Road in Roseville. The event is open to the public and free to spectators.
During the day, car owners will display their soupedup muscle cars, classic models, coupes, convertibles and more. The festivities also will include live music, food vendors and awards.
One car that will catch the public’s attention is a 1977
to be on display at
the
from 8 a.m. to 5
Chevrolet Caprice Classic, which Roseville City Manager and Police Commissioner Ryan Monroe owns and maintains. He purchased the vehicle with his own money a few years ago to honor the dedicated Roseville patrolmen who died while serving and protecting the residents of the city.
“I plan to have the car there,” said Monroe, a former police officer. “When you work the road, that is your of-
Once I get the right diagnosis for the cause of your heel pain, I will provide you with a tailored treatment plan, which outlines exactly how we can fix your heel pain and keep you free from future foot pain. If you are ready, call me for an appointment to start your journey back to normal life, free from heel pain.
Chevrolet Caprice Classic is scheduled
Jammin’ at
Junction
p.m. Sept. 28 on Utica Road, between Gratiot Avenue and 12 Mile Road, in Roseville. The car pays tribute to four Roseville police officers who died in the line of duty.
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
See CAPRICE on page 28A
ABOVE: This display plaque lists the many local businesses and Roseville police officers that helped restore the 1977 Chevrolet Caprice Classic on their own time at no cost to the city.
Photo by Maria Allard
Five Things You Need to Know About Pat Sierawski
Pat Sierawski is Experienced
Pat Sierawski has served his entire legal career as an Asst. Prosecuting Attorney for Macomb County as Chief of the Internet Crimes Unit, Chief of the Human Trafcking Unit, Chief of the Environmental Crimes Unit and Deputy Chief of the Juvenile Division. He has handled thousands of misdemeanor and felony cases.
Pat Sierawski is Trusted
Pat Sierawski has already earned the endorsement of Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller, Sherif Anthony Wickersham, Prosecutor Peter Lucido, Treasurer Lary Rocca, Chairman of the County Board Don Brown, Supervisor Rick Stathakis, Mayor Mike Taylor, Mayor Gus Calandrino and Trustee Peter Lucido III. Also endorsed by Justice David Viviano and over 50 Elected Ofcials and Judges.
Pat Sierawski Respects Veterans
Pats’ Grandfather served in World War Two in the Pacifc at the Battle of Okinawa and received a Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars. Father few C-130’s in Operation Desert Shield/Storm and received Air Force Air Medal. Twin brother currently serves as a Major in the Marine Corps and was deployed twice to Afghanistan for Operation Enduring Freedom.
Pat Sierawski is Highly Trained
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Pat Sierawski is a graduate of Saint Lawrence School, De La Salle Collegiate High School, University of Michigan with a BSA in Political Science and received his Juris Doctor Degree from Wayne State Law School.
Sierawski Equals Service
Pat’s Father, Chief Judge of the 41-A District Court, Stephen Sierawski has served the people of 41-A District Court for over 25 years. Chief Judge Sierawski served over 20 years in the United States Air Force. Pats’ mother, Mayor Pro Tem of Sterling Heights, Liz Sierawski has served as Mayor Pro Tem for the past eight years. Pats’ twin brother, Anthony Sierawski, has served over thirteen years in the United States Marine Corps.
Pat, Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller, Mother and Father.
Pat and Sherif Anthony Wickersham
Pat and Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido
Treasurer Larry Rocca (Navy Veteran) and Pat
Father Chief Judge Sierawski, Pat and Mother Mayor Pro Tem Liz Sierawski
Volleyball
tie, this season is a reset for the Eagles, and they’ve shown the rest of Division 1 volleyball that this is not the same team they saw in 2023.
“Last year, we had a lot to kind of work through just because they were so young and handling themselves in big moments,” Eisenhower head coach Caitlin LaPratt said. “They did so great in the postseason, and I think that’s carried through and fueled their motivation this year with them knowing the potential they have.”
Posting a 19-3 record so far and with dominant showings on the tournament and quad scenes, the fire continues to burn for Eisenhower, currently ranked No. 9 in Division 1, with no end in sight.
Along with its returning firepower, Eisenhower also added sophomore captain Lily Tripi, who was sidelined all of last season due to knee surgery.
The 6-foot setter already has 492 assists to her name with 115 digs, 18 aces and 52 kills in her breakout campaign.
It’s rare to see a sophomore, especially one who hasn’t played a varsity minute, earn the captain title, but LaPratt said it speaks volumes about the type of player Tripi is.
“She’s just a mature kid,” LaPratt said. “She has this kind of silent confidence about her where she knows how to command the court. She’s not a super vocal player, but I think the girls trust her and trust her to make big decisions. That carries a lot of weight, and the girls respect her as someone who doesn’t come off the floor in games.”
Ostrander and Fedrigo, both Division 1 college volleyball commits at Eastern Michi-
gan University and Florida International University, respectively, are showing why they’re top players at their positions in the MAC.
Fedrigo, a hitter, currently has 150 kills, 20 aces and a team-high 21 total blocks while Ostrander, a libero, has 273 digs and 227 serve receives.
Teammates at Legacy Volleyball Club, Fedrigo said her and Ostrander’s communication is on a different level.
“Kayla just gets me in a different way,” Fedrigo said. “We’ve been through a lot together through our club seasons — the struggles and the benefits — and we’ve been by each other through it all. I feel like she never leaves me alone, but I love her for it. She’s just someone who will always be one of my closest friends because she just gets me.”
Eisenhower’s success is due to every player making a contribution.
Sophomore Elise Biermann has been a force on the offensive side, totaling a teamhigh 166 kills to go along with 137 digs and 155 serve receives, while sophomore Olivia Berishaj has added 85 kills and 14 total blocks.
Sophomores Rease Buza and Anna
Eisenhower celebrates during a matchup against New Baltimore Anchor Bay Sept. 18 at Anchor Bay High School.
showed about Eisenhower was more impressive than earning first.
Just a match before the tournament, Eisenhower suffered a league loss to Macomb L’Anse Creuse North, who currently sits atop the MAC Red.
A league loss like that can eat at you, but most losses in 2023 seemed to put a stop to any momentum the Eagles were building.
Following a loss last year, Eisenhower was 1-6 in its next match, including stretches of three, four, and five-straight losses.
Bellomo have been consistent contributors when they’ve had their numbers called along with junior Liliana Gegovic and senior Nicole Rek. Senior Mia Dodaj, junior Ella Haugan and sophomore Nora Nikollaj have also been impact players.
When going up against some of the top teams in the state such as Warren Regina, Macomb Dakota, Lowell, Bloomfield Hills Marian, Hartland and South Lyon East, and that’s just in one day, the Eagles’ depth needs to shine when LaPratt needs them most, and they have never let her down.
On Sept. 7 at the Program Cup, Eisenhower went 6-0, including a win over No. 4-ranked Marian, to earn first in the tournament, solidifying its status as one of the top teams in the state.
“I was just thinking about that this morning actually with the Program Cup,” LaPratt said. “There were some heavy duty teams that were there. Marian was there, Lowell was there, and Dakota. There were some big programs, so it wasn’t a small feat. It wasn’t like we were overpowering everybody. We earned those wins.”
Winning the Program Cup is a crowning achievement in its own right, but what it
Forget the memory of that, because LaPratt said she hasn’t seen a glimpse of it this year.
“I see maturity in the sense that they don’t let a set loss dictate the match,” LaPratt said. “We’re in it point-by-point and we’re not worried about the outcome. I think last year we had a loss when we lost our first match in league play, and I feel like they let that dictate the rest of the season. They were so deflated after that loss. It was very hard for them to overcome it. Anytime we had a loss after that, it was like it opened the wound again. This time, it’s like, ‘Why did we lose this match?’”
Eisenhower will have another shot at L’Anse Creuse North before its league play schedule ends with the Eagles still in the hunt for a MAC Red title, but LaPratt’s squad is still taking it one game at a time.
Ostrander said it’s all about making the boat go faster, attributing the analogy to Gustafson and what she told the team prior to the season.
If you watch Eisenhower take the court together, Fedrigo said you can see the chemistry in real time.
“Everything flows and everything moves, and we all know that someone is going to watch our back and cover us on the court,” Fedrigo said.
Utica
Photo by Erin Sanchez
CRIME WATCH
Semitrucks catch fire
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 4:59 a.m. Aug. 11, officers from the Shelby Township Police Department responded to the 6000 block of Auburn Road to assist at a fire scene. When officers arrived, they observed two semitrucks fully engulfed in flames. Officers ended up locating four vehicles with fire damage. Evidence technicians and detectives responded to the scene. This case was turned over to the detective bureau for further investigation.
Driver causes crash, throws items
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 5:35 p.m. Aug. 18, Shelby Township police officers responded to a crash in the area of Van Dyke Avenue and Munrovia Street, which is just north of 22 Mile Road. The driver of
a GMC Terrain had been rear-ended by the driver of a Chevy Malibu.
The driver of the Chevy Malibu appeared to police to be intoxicated at the time of the crash. Officers conducted field sobriety tests and determined that alcohol was a factor, according to the police report. The driver of the Chevy Malibu was placed under arrest for operating while intoxicated and taken to the Shelby Township Police Department.
At the department, the woman became belligerent when her blood was taken for testing, and she threw items in the direction of the Fire Department personnel. The woman was charged with operating while intoxicated, second offense, and assault of the fire personnel.
Altercation occurs
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township police officers responded to the 8000 block of 23 Mile Road in regard to an assault and battery complaint between a fa-
NOTICE OF ELECTION
City of Utica, MICHIGAN
November 5, 2024,
ELECTION
To the qualifed electors of the City of Utica:
Notice is hereby given that a General election will be held in Utica MI, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
At the following location:
Precinct 1 Flickinger Elementary School, 45400 Vanker
For the purposes of electing a candidate to the following:
Offces to be Elected at the November 5, 2024, Election:
President and Vice President
United States Senator
Congress – 10th District
State Legislature – 58th District
State Board of Education (2 persons)
Board of Regents of University of Michigan (2 persons)
Board of Trustees of Michigan State University (2 persons)
Board of Governors of Wayne State University (2 persons)
County Prosecuting Attorney
County Sheriff
County Clerk/Register of Deeds
County Treasurer
County Public Works Commissioner
County Commissioner – District 3rd
Supreme Court
Non-Partisan offces:
Supreme Court –Partial term ending 10/01/2029
Court of Appeals – 2nd District
Circuit Court – 16th Circuit (4 persons)
Circuit Court- 16th Circuit Incumbent Position
Probate Court -Incumbent
Probates Court New Judgeship
41A District Court Judge- Incumbent Position
41A District Court Judge- Non-Incumbent Position
Macomb Community College Board of Trustees (2 persons) City Offces:
Mayor Council (3 persons)
Local School District
Board Member UCS- (3 persons)
Proposal:
Continuation of Macomb County E 9-1-1 Surcharge (full language available at City Hall)
Proposal to Elect a Charter Commission for the Purpose of Generally Revising the Home
Rule Charter of the Count of Macomb (full language available at City Hall)
Full text of the ballot may be obtained at the City of Utica offce located at 7550 Auburn Rd. Utica MI 48317. Sample ballots can also be found at www.mi.gov/vote.
Absentee ballots are available for all elections; registered voters may contact the local clerk to obtain an application for an absent voter ballot or www.mi.gov/vote.
To comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), voting instructions will be available in audio format and in Braille. Arrangements for obtaining the instructions in these alternative formats can be made by contacting the clerk in advance of the election. All polling locations are accessible for voters with disabilities.
Lori Cooke
City of Utica, City Clerk
ther and son at 2:31 p.m. Aug. 18. Officers completed a report and forwarded the information to the courts.
Dirt bikes stolen from business, then recovered
The owner of the business arrived and was able to determine that three dirt bikes had been taken from the showroom. The three dirt bikes were later located down the street from the business and were returned to the owner. The case was turned over to the detective bureau for follow-up.
— Kara Szymanski
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Officers from Shelby Township responded to the 4000 block of Auburn Road for a breaking and entering of a business at 3:59 a.m. Aug. 18. Upon officers’ arrival, they saw that the front doors of the business had been rammed with a vehicle and the front doors were severely damaged.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission for the Charter Township of Shelby, Macomb County, Michigan has received a request for approval of the following rezoning:
Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission for the Charter Township of Shelby, Macomb County, Michigan has received a request for approval of the following rezoning:
APPLICANT: MJC Land Investments, LLC
APPLICANT:
PROPOSED ZOINNG & USE:
MJC Land Investments, LLC
Michele Chirco
Michele Chirco 46600 Romeo Plank Road Suite 5 Macomb, MI 48044
46600 Romeo Plank Road Suite 5 Macomb, MI 48044
PROPOSED ZOINNG & USE: Rezoning from R-1 & R-1-A (One Family Residential) to R-1-B (One Family Residential)
Rezoning from R-1 & R-1-A (One Family Residential) to R-1-B (One Family Residential)
LOCATION: 14671, 14735, 14763, 15075 25 Mile Road
LOCATION: 14671, 14735, 14763, 15075 25 Mile Road
55465 Hayes Road
55465 Hayes Road
Vacant Parcel No(s): 23-07-01-451-012 & 23-07-01-476-001
Vacant Parcel No(s): 23-07-01-451-012 & 23-07-01-476-001
North of 25 Mile Road, west of Hayes Road
North of 25 Mile Road, west of Hayes Road
Straight Rezoning No. 24-30
Straight Rezoning No. 24-30
SIDWELL NO(s): 23-07-01-451-007, 23-07-01-451-014, 23-07-01-451-013, 23-07-01-451-012, 23-07-01-476001, 23-07-01-476-018 & 23-07-01-476-003
SIDWELL NO(s): 23-07-01-451-007, 23-07-01-451-014, 23-07-01-451-013, 23-07-01-451-012, 23-07-01-476-001, 23-07-01-476-018 & 23-0701-476-003
LEGAL DESCRIPTION (23-07-01-451-007): L 9B3A 1986 SPLIT T3N R12E SEC 1 COMM AT S 1/4 POST SEC 1, TH E 662.14 FT ALG S
5 DEG 7’ E 1473.59 FT, TH S 85 DEG 48’ E 326.71 FT, TH S
LEGAL DESCRIPTION (23-07-01-451-007): L 9B3A 1986 SPLIT T3N R12E SEC
DEG 7' E 261.04 FT TO POB, TH
5 DEG 7’ E 70.28 FT, TH W 78.96 FT TO POB. 11.647 A.
78.96 FT TO POB. 11.647 A.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION (23-07-01-451-014): L 9A1 86 SPLIT, 91 SPLIT & COMB T3N R12E SEC 1 COMM AT S 1/4 COR SEC 1, TH E 986.72 FT TO POB,
LEGAL DESCRIPTION (23-07-01-451-014):
LEGAL DESCRIPTION (23-07-01-451-013):
L 9A1 86 SPLIT, 91 SPLIT & COMB T3N R12E SEC 1 COMM
EXTENDING E 124 FT, ALG S
& 9A1B V 86 SPLIT, 90 SPLIT, 91 SPLIT & COMB T3N R12E SEC 1 COMM
POB. 0.680 A.
ALG S SEC LINE TH N 5 DEG 14’ E 240 FT, TH E
FT, TH E 124 FT TH S 5 DEG 14 W 240 FT TO POB. 11.377 A.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION (23-07-01-451-013): L 9A2A & 9A1B V 86 SPLIT, 90 SPLIT, 91 SPLIT & COMB T3N R12E
LEGAL DESCRIPTION (23-07-01-451-012): L 9A1B V 90 SPLIT T3N R12E SEC 1 COMM AT S 1/4 COR SEC 1, TH E 1211.01 FT TO POB, TH CONT E 100.29 FT ALG S SEC LINE, TH N 5 DEG 14’ E 240 FT, TH W 100.29 FT, TH S 5 DEG 14’ W 240 FT TO POB. 0.550 A.
1110.72 FT, TH EXTENDING E 100.29 FT ALG S
DEG 14' E 1447.10 FT, TH N 85 DEG 48' W 323.29 FT, TH
14 W 240 FT TO POB. 11.377 A.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION (23-07-01-476-001): *L 10 V T3N R12E SEC 1 COMM AT SE COR SEC 1; TH S 85 DEG 18’ W 1023.50 FT TO PT OF BEG; TH S 85 DEG 18’ W 284.70 FT; TH N 0 DEG 33’ E 1408.0 FT; TH N 86 DEG 23’ E 987.30 FT; TH S 26 DEG 18’ W 1614.0 FT TO PT OF BEG. 20.55 A.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION (23-07-01-451-012):
LEGAL DESCRIPTION (23-07-01-476-018): 4/15/03 SPLIT & COMBINE 07-01-476-002 (9.03 ACRES) AND 07-01-476-005 (15075 25 MILE; LOT 1 SCHWARK SUB) INTO 07-01-476-019 (VACANT 1.937 ACRES; ADDRESS ASSIGNED 14989 25 MILE RD) AND 07-01-476-018 (11.997 ACRES; 15075 25 MILE ROAD).PART OF SE 1/4 SEC 1 T3N R12 ESCHWARK SUB LOT 1 LIBER 48 PAGE 48 AND UNPLATTED LAND ADJ TOGETHER DESC AS COMM AT SE COR SEC 1 TH S 85 DEG 18’W 361.17 FT; TH N 00 DEG 6’ W 60 FT TO POB;
LEGAL
Caprice
fice. It’s a nice thing for the department and community to have the police vehicle at Jammin’ at the Junction. People like it.”
When shopping around for a commemorative car, Monroe “looked at all kinds of vehicles.” While the ’77 model was never a police car, Monroe felt the spacious and comfortable sedan was the best representation for the officers who lost their lives.
The honored patrolmen are: Albert O. DeSmet, Robert Alfred Young, William Oliver and Lawrence Cooney. All four men are remembered on the Officer Down Memorial Page website at odmp.org. The website tells brief stories of the law enforcement officers and the circumstances in which they died.
DeSmet was killed when his patrol car was struck during a high-speed pursuit Nov. 5, 1987. DeSmet, 44, was survived by his wife, son and two daughters.
According to the website, Clinton Township police were pursuing a vehicle traveling into Roseville after the driver had rammed and hit two vehicles. DeSmet and his partner, James Edwards, activated their emergency lights and pulled onto the southbound lanes of Gratiot Avenue when the vehicle struck them from behind.
DeSmet’s patrol car slid into the median and he was killed while Edwards was reportedly injured. The driver continued on until he crashed at an intersection. As time went on, the driver of the vehicle was found not guilty by reason of insanity. He was committed to a state hospital for four years and released.
Young’s “End of Watch” occurred Feb. 18, 1978, when he suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after pursuing a suspect on foot. The 51-year-old officer was assisting an ambulance crew that was having trouble restraining a man. The suspect then broke free and ran from the scene.
Young chased after him, tackled and handcuffed him and returned him to the ambulance. After a few minutes, the patrolman collapsed. The married father of three was transported to a local hospital where he died.
The Officer Down Memorial Page states that Oliver and Cooney — on duty together June 15, 1937 — died by gunfire after they apprehended a youth who was un-
der arrest for burglarizing a local gas station.
The suspect and a second juvenile were handcuffed and being placed into a patrol car when one of them grabbed Oliver’s handgun and shot him. When Cooney heard the gunshots, he rushed to the scene and was shot at by the suspects.
“He began to chase the suspects and as he rounded the corner he was shot several times,” the website states. “Although wounded, he continued to fire at the suspects.”
Cooney drove himself to the police station and collapsed. A milkman passing by took him to a local hospital, but he did not survive his injuries, leaving behind his wife and two sons. Oliver succumbed to his wounds about one month later on July 12. He was survived by his wife and four children.
The 19-year-old suspect in the shootout was arrested and sentenced to life in prison. According to the Officer Down Memorial Page website, he was paroled Jan. 25, 1963.
“I wanted to acknowledge those officers and draw attention to the police and city,” Monroe said. “I think it’s so important to remember their sacrifices.”
Many local organizations have offered their time to help restore the Chevy without any cost to the city of Roseville or the Police Department, as no city funds were used for the project.
“The Roseville Auto Shop was generous to give it a good tune-up and make it road ready,” Monroe said. “Lafata Auto Body helped with some of the body work.”
Other contributors listed on a display plaque include Automotive Color Supply Inc., in Roseville; Van’s Towing & Transport in Roseville; US Farathane, of Sterling Heights; ABS Storage Products in Detroit; Majik Graphics in Clinton Township; and Roseville officers Brian Dobrzycki, David Lukasavage, Matthew Lesperance and his dad, Dennis Lesperance. The police officers volunteered on their own time.
The Caprice Classic is stored in a city building and taken out on occasion for events, including parades.
“It’s a pet project of mine,” Monroe said. “It’s more for the police and the city of Roseville.”
For more information on Jammin’ at the Junction or to register your car, visit roseville-mi.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=58.
Great Lakes Realty and Property Management celebrates ribbon-cutting
Great Lakes Realty and Property Management celebrated its ribbon-cutting event on Aug. 20.
Owner Andrea Page combines more than 10 years of real estate acumen with comprehensive property management services to offer a one-stop solution for buyers, sellers and property owners, right here in Shelby Township.
Beyond real estate sales, which is her No. 1 priority, Page’s office also manages homeowners associations of varying sizes. “Many companies won’t manage communities smaller than 40 units, but we do. Smaller HOAs are hard to find support for, but we gladly provide that service,” Page said.
Great Lakes Realty and Property Management is located at 48883 Hayes Road in Shelby Township. Call (586) 884-4461 today or visit greatlakesrealtypros.com.
Brain-based chiropractic office celebrates two years in Shelby Township
On Aug. 30, Connect Chiropractic and Wellness celebrated two years of service to its community with an open house, giving tours of the office and showcasing their unique services.
Owner Dr. Nick Kepreos said, “There is a real need for this type of care in our community and we’re here to celebrate the changes our patients are seeing.” Brain-based chiropractic is a growing field that helps with common health issues such as anxiety and stress, digestive issues, heart conditions, chronic pain and others. “Most of us are aware that our brain controls everything in our body.” Kepreos said. “It’s up to us to measure how well it’s doing its job and look for ways to improve it.”
Connect Chiropractic and Wellness is located at 48710 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township. Call (586) 799-2010 or visit ConnectChiroCare.com for more information.
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Pink Garlic celebrates its grand opening
Pink Garlic Indian Cuisine celebrated its grand opening for the new Shelby Township location on Aug. 19.
Pink Garlic offers authentic Indian Cuisine tempted by an unrivaled range of authentic and imaginative fusion of traditional recipes. The restaurant team takes great care to ensure fresh ingredients and herbs are used to create a very unique meal. The menu is well designed for vegan patrons and kids as well.
Come enjoy a unique dining experience.
Visit Pink Garlic at 26661 Coolidge Highway in Oak Park, or at 48935 Hayes Road in Shelby Township. For more information, call (248) 808-6495.
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Michigan Supreme Court clarifies decision on wages
BY NICK POWERS npowers@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Supreme Court, following a request for clarification by the state of Michigan, provided a more definitive ruling Sept. 18 on the changing minimum wage and earned sick time in Michigan.
The court confirmed that the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act and the Earned Sick Time Act will both go into effect on Feb. 21, 2025. Changes to the wage rates will occur each year on Feb. 21 after this point. Rates for the upcoming year’s increase will be published by the state’s treasurer Nov. 1.
The minimum wage this coming February will be $10 plus the state treasurer’s adjustment for inflation, which according to information in the motion for clarification will bring it to $12.48. The additional adjustment will be made using July 31, 2024, as an endpoint. Tipped workers must make at least 48% of this.
These wages will continue to incrementally rise. In 2028, the minimum wage will be $12 plus the treasurer’s adjustment for inflation, which the motion indicated will be $14.97. The tipped workers minimum hourly wage rate must be at least 80% of minimum wage in 2028. From this point forward, the treasurer will need to determine the wage. By 2030, the minimum wage gap between tipped and nontipped workers should be closed.
The rate of inflation was also questioned by Nessel. The court clarified that the treasurer would bring the minimum wages in the Wage Act current to July 31, 2024, through an inflationary catch-up beginning Jan. 1, 2019.
Justice Brian K. Zahra wrote the dissenting opinion Sept. 18 and adhered to his reasoning for initially dissenting to the July 31 opinion. He was joined by Justice David F. Viviano.
“A majority of this Court has no authority to rewrite unambiguous statutory provisions in pursuit of its subjective understanding of ‘equity.’ Such power is vested with the Legislature, not the judicial branch, and no case available to the Court in Michigan or any other jurisdiction in this nation has adopted or condoned the extraordinary
remedial actions taken in this case by the Court, both in the initial opinion and in the instant order,” Zahra states.
“I respectfully note that the time to relitigate the opinion’s merits has passed,” Justice Elizabeth M. Welch said in part in her concurring opinion.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel set Sept. 15 as a deadline for the Michigan Supreme Court to clarify aspects of its initial ruling on the Wage Act. This deadline came and went, but the court had the ability to provide clarity prior to the state treasurer publishing the final wage calculations on Nov. 1.
This all comes after the court made a 4-3 bombshell ruling on the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act and the Earned Sick Time Act on July 31, affecting the state’s laws governing minimum wage and sick time.
The ruling was years in the making. It’s the result of wrangling to keep the issue off the ballot in Michigan by legislators against the changes.
It started with two petitions in 2018 that received the required number of signatures to potentially appear on the ballot.
One petition would have given workers gradual wage increases until the minimum wage became $12 in 2022. After 2022, the wage would be increased each year, as determined by the state, according to inflation. The minimum-wage gap between tipped workers and all other workers, 38% in 2018, would be eventually closed by 2024.
The other petition required employers to give employees one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked per week.
The Legislature adopted the unaltered initiatives in September 2018. This kept them off the ballot and allowed lawmakers to alter them.
They did this in two bills. One caused the minimum wage increases to not exceed $12 until 2030 and removed the increases for tipped workers. It also removed increases to the wage based on inflation. The second made changes to sick time. It exempted employers with under 50 employees from providing paid sick time. It reduced the amount of paid sick time hours for larger businesses from 72 hours to 40.
The changes, led by Republicans, were approved along party lines by margins of 60-
48 in the Michigan House of Representatives and 26-12 in the state Senate in a lame duck session in December 2018. They were signed by then-Gov. Rick Snyder and went into effect March 29, 2019.
In the Michigan Court of Claims, it was determined that the Amended Wage Act and the Amended Earned Sick Time Act were unconstitutional on July 19, 2022. This was reversed by the Michigan Court of Appeals, but was ultimately upheld by the Michigan Supreme Court’s July 31, 2024, ruling.
After the July 31 ruling, Nessel made a motion to clarify the ruling on Aug. 21.
“Respectfully, the Michigan Department of Treasury has read this Court’s opinion in earnest and believes there exist ambiguities as to how to interpret and implement this Court’s directives in accounting for inflation for the graduated wages for the 2025 through 2028 time period,” the motion states.
Call Staff Writer Nick Powers at (586) 498-1059.
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, November 5, 2024 in Utica Michigan
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF UTICA MICHIGAN:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualifed elector of Utica who is not already registered, may register to vote at the offce of the City Clerk; the offce of the County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch offce, or other designated state agency. Registration forms can be obtained at mi.gov/vote and mailed to the City Clerk. Voters who are already registered may update their registration at www.expressSOS.com.
The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the local clerk is October 21, 2024.
After this date, anyone who qualifes as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.492) at the Utica Clerk’s offce, located at 7550 Auburn Rd. Utica MI 48317 at the following times:
• Regular business hours: Monday thru Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday from 8:30a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Election Day, Tuesday, November 5, 2024 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Full text of the ballot proposal may be obtained at the Utica Clerk’s offce, 7550 Auburn Rd. Utica MI 48317, telephone: 586 739-1600. A sample ballot may be viewed at mi.gov/vote.
Persons with disabilities needing accommodations should contact the clerk’s offce.
Lori Cooke
City of Utica, City Clerk
Published: Shelby-Utica News 09/25/2024
NOTICE OF ADOPTION AND SECOND PUBLICATION OF MAP AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY ZONING ORDINANCE
0163-2439
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Shelby has adopted the following map amendment to its Zoning Ordinance at its meeting on September 17, 2024: CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY COUNTY OF MACOMB, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 212.131
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY, MACOMB COUNTY, MICHIGAN
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY ORDAINS:
Section 1. That the following property located in the Charter Township of Shelby, Macomb County, Michigan and described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION
23-07-03-351-014
T3N, R12E, SEC 3; COMM AT SW COR SEC 3; TH N89*02’09”E 323.42 FT TO POB; TH N02*06’21”W 272.50 FT; TH S89*02’09”W 100.00 FT; TH S02*06’21”E 100.00 FT; TH S89*02’09”W 223.35 FT; TH N02*04’59”W 656.60 FT; TH N88*53’19”E 1125.07 FT; TH S01*06’40”E 559.28 FT; TH S89*02’09”W 322.33 FT; TH S02*06’21”E 272.50 FT; TH S89*02’09”W 470.00 FT TO POB 17.80 AC; SPLIT/COMBINED ON 02/01/2022 FROM 23-0703-351-013, 23-07-03-376-002, 23-07-03-376-003 (SPL-223). COMMON DESCRIPTION 55274 Van Dyke Avenue (Located on the north of 25 Mile Road, on the east side of Van Dyke Avenue)
To be rezoned from R-1-C (One Family Residential) and C-2 (Linear Retail Business) to C-2 (Linear Retail Business) with conditions in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Shelby and that the Zoning Ordinance be amended in accordance herewith.
Section 2. That all other provisions of the Charter
Section
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Armed robbery reported
ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 5:03 a.m. on Aug. 30, a report was made about an armed robbery that occurred in the 25000 block of Jefferson Avenue.
The night shift store clerk, a 34-year-old woman, stated she was alone in the building when a man came up to the register and told her to give him the money in the cash register. The woman misunderstood what he said and asked him again. The suspect repeated what he said and reportedly lifted up his shirt revealing a black handgun in his waistband. The clerk then took around $340 out of the cash register and gave it to the man. He stuffed the cash in his pockets and then left in an unknown direction.
The clerk called her manager before she called the police, which she said was a couple minute delay. The clerk stated the man came in before wanting to buy cigarettes earlier in the morning, but then changed his mind. Video surveillance shows similar events to what was described.
A DNA swab was done on the door and the counter.
Larceny from lockers reported
ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 1:54 p.m. on Aug. 8, a report was made about a larceny that occurred at a business in the 20000 block of Eight Mile Road.
The manager, a 23-year-old woman, stated that several patrons had told her a person had stolen money from their lockers. Four men reportedly had money taken from their locker ranging in value from $60 to $200 stolen from each locker. One man said the suspect left him around $15. All victims had locks on their lockers and reported that only their lock and cash were missing. The manager stated that the suspect has hit multiple other locations in the area including Ann Arbor and more.
The suspect was taken into custody by the Plymouth Police Department. He has a history of crimes, is a wanted person in Illinois and is a listed sex offender in Wisconsin. There were no convictions in Michigan on his record. A warrant was requested through the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office after investigators reviewed the evidence and the request was authorized on four counts of larceny.
Larceny reported
ST. CLAIR SHORES — At around 11:42 a.m. on Sept. 1, a report was made about a larceny that occurred in the 23000 block of Euclid Street.
The victim, a 34-year-old woman, parked her vehicle in her driveway at around 7 p.m. Aug. 31. She went to bed at around 1:30 a.m. and was awakened at around 3:30 a.m. by fraud notifications from her finan-
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the car overnight, allowing the vehicle to be unlocked and entered.
When she checked her car, her purse was under the rear tire and her credit cards and her boyfriend’s credit cards were missing. She went to CVS, where three transactions were recorded, and they told her she must file a police report for them to turn over the surveillance footage to law enforcement.
Attempted vehicle theft reported
ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 9:19 p.m. on Sept. 3, a report was made about an attempted vehicle theft that occurred in the 22000 block of Visnaw Street.
The neighbor and witness, a 32-year-old man, stated he heard a noise and looked outside his window. When he looked, he said he saw a man looking into his neighbor’s car. The witness yelled, “Hey, what are you doing?” The witness then observed a gray vehicle slowly pull up to the victim’s driveway.
The suspect slowly walked to the vehicle and got in before speeding off on westbound Visnaw. The victim stated his vehicle had been stolen before and anti-theft devices were installed when it was recovered. Both men said their neighbor might have security cameras facing the driveway.
Retail fraud reported
ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 2:46 p.m. on Sept. 3,
a report was made about a case of retail fraud that occurred in the 23000 block of Little Mack Avenue.
The president of the business, a 60-year-old woman, stated the suspect pulled into the rear of the store and had employees assist him in loading sod into his vehicle. When the sod was loaded, the suspect left the store, but he never came in to pay.
The woman stated she lets customers load sod before paying because they don’t know how much they will need. After some digging by employees, they managed to find the business that was on the side of the vehicle. The woman called the business with no answer. The amount of sod stolen was worth $276.92.
Shoplifter attempts theft of kids items
STERLING HEIGHTS — Police learned Aug. 25 about a reported shoplifting incident at Walmart, 33201 Van Dyke Ave. According to store staff, a suspect paid for some but not all merchandise at the self-scan checkout.
Upon then allegedly trying to leave with unpaid items, the suspect was caught by staff. The stolen items included kids clothing, kids shoes, a bag and milk bottles, police said. Police cited the suspect for third-degree retail fraud.
Walk n’ Roll for ALS: 10 a.m. check-in includes pumpking decorating, photo booth and hot drinks/snacks, then 3-mile walk at 11 a.m., followed by lunch, music and more, Eastside Beach at Stony Creek Metropark, 4300 Main Park Drive in Shelby Township, alsofmichigan. org
OCT. 5
Nightmare on Auburn Road: Beer tent, vendors, live music, costume contests (for pets too), trick-or-treating, cider and doughnuts, kids crafts, photo booths and creepy character appearances, noon, downtown Utica, facebook.com/CityofUticaMichigan
Brew & Fall Fest: Includes 10 3-ounce pours, also cornhole tournament, 4-9 p.m., Jimmy John’s Field, 7171 Auburn Road in Utica, uspbl.com
OCT. 9
Concert: Featuring 9-time Grammy nominated Christian artist Matt Maher, hosted by St. Kieran Catholic Church and St. Isidore Church, 7 p.m., St. Isidore, 18201 23 Mile Road in Macomb Township, stkieran. org, stisidore.church
OCT. 10
Tailgate Party fundraiser: Signature event for Community Foundation of Greater Rochester, includes games, food stations, bar, raffle, contests for table decorating and most spirit, cheerleaders, drumline and more, jerseys/team shirts encouraged, 5:30-9 p.m., indoor at Cherry Creek Golf Club and Banquet Center, 52000 Cherry Creek Drive in Shelby Township, register at cfound.org/tailgate-party
Shelby Gardeners Club presentation: Learn about making gardens havens for beneficial insects, 1 p.m., Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Drive in Shelby Township, $5 donation encouraged, (586) 873-3782
OCT. 11
Halloween Spooktacular: Free trick-or-treating for residents (fee for nonresidents), half-hour time slots from 6-7:30 p.m., Heritage Lake, 52700 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, registration required, (586) 731-0300, register.shelbytwp.org
swimming pool argument
STERLING HEIGHTS — Police went to a hotel in the 36000 block of Van Dyke Avenue Aug. 24 upon hearing that some patrons had been arguing with a worker.
According to police, guests from two rooms had reportedly been celebrating a birthday party at the swimming pool, and a worker reportedly told them that too many people were in that area. This reportedly made several patrons mad, and they allegedly yelled and “got into her face,” according to staff.
Police said a hotel manager wanted the patrons to leave, so police passed on the message, and they followed the order. Police took no further action.
Vehicle stolen from outside SHAP
STERLING HEIGHTS — Police went to the Stellantis Sterling Heights Assembly Plant, 38111 Van Dyke Ave., the night of Aug. 23 upon hearing that a silver Honda Sonata had been stolen there sometime between 2 and 10 p.m. Police said the vehicle’s owner still had the vehicle’s keys.
Moped wheelies reported
STERLING HEIGHTS — Police heard a complaint the evening of Aug. 23 about two mopeds doing wheelies along a trail in the area of Dodge Park, near Utica Road. Police did not say in the report what sort of action they took in response.
Teen bothers waitress at restaurant
STERLING HEIGHTS — A male teen was allegedly bothering a waitress Aug. 23 at a restaurant near 15 Mile and Schoenherr roads. Police said the suspect had left the restaurant by the time they got there, and they told staff to call again if he returns.
Vehicle taken
GROSSE POINTE PARK — A white 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee was stolen from the 15500 block
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Worker arrested for embezzlement
OCT. 13 Chic & Unique Vintage Market: 100-plus small businesses expected, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, packardprovinggrounds.org
OCT. 20
Packard Proving Grounds fall open house: Car show, Packard taxi rides, bake sale, food trucks, vendors, live music by Belgian American Association Band and more, 1-5 p.m., Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, packardprovinggrounds.org
OCT. 30
Trunk or treat: Also hot cocoa and DJ, 6:30-8 p.m., Stony Creek Church, 45835 Van Dyke Ave. in Utica, donations of Hats and gloves for adults and toiletries for Blessing Box supply drive appreciated, facebook.com/CityofUticaMichigan
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Farmers market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays until Oct. 19, Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, www. packardprovinggrounds.org/shelby-farmers-market
Shelby Township Fine Art Society: Meets 6:30-9 p.m. every second Wednesday of month September-November and January-June, Shelby Township Activities Center, 14975 21 Mile Road, facebook.com/ ShelbyTownshipArt
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
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
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• 11 a.m.-noon every first Friday, Utica Public Library, 7530 Auburn Road, uticalibrary.com
Confident Communicators Club: Virtual meetings 8-9:30 a.m. every first and third Wednesday of month, confidentcommunicatorsclub. 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
• Golf at 9:28 a.m. every Monday, Stony Creek Metropark Golf Course, 5140 Main Parkway in Shelby Township, RSVP to Ted at (248) 4254879
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