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SPOTLIGHT ON FALL HOME IMPROVEMENT 8A SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • Vol. 35, No. 19

Sports complex rezoning denied by trustees

DAKOTA OVERCOMES ADVERSITY, OVERWHELMS UTICA IN 32-14 WIN

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MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A proposed conditional rezoning of a plot in the southeastern part of Macomb Township failed to find any support at the Aug. 23 Board of Trustees meeting.

Brought forth by the Smith Arenas Real Estate, LLC, the request sought the rezoning of around 40 acres at the northwest corner of 21 Mile and Fairchild roads from R-1 residential to C-2 commercial for the purposes of building an indoor sports complex, outdoor turf field and several other commercial buildings on the street-facing parts of the property.

But if Smith Arenas expected to build a sportsplex and businesses at the wooded corner, the company found few friends within the township populace. A total of 11 residents came to the meeting to voice opposition to the project, citing traffic concerns, a disruption of privacy that would be caused by the development and environmental concerns, given the wooded property is currently home to local wildlife.

Local officials were also not on board with the plan, as trustees took the Planning Commission’s recommendation and voted to deny the project given issues the commission had with the petitioner’s proposals for the site.

“I’ve seen a lot of recommendations from various planners over the years. I do not think I have seen one with so many red lines as this one,” said resident James Grahek, quoting Planning Commissioner Aaron Tuckfield. “And that holds a lot of weight with us.

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Macomb Dakota running back Skyler Simmons attempts to shake a defender during the team’s 32-14 victory over Utica High School on Aug. 31 at Swinehart Stadium.

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UTICA — With Utica High School football on the rise and Macomb Dakota a man down after quarterback Jadon Ford suffered an injury in the team’s season opener, the Cougars faced a difficult road matchup on Aug. 31 at Swinehart Stadium.

Add a 72-yard pick-six by Utica defensive back Numehnne Gwilly to give Utica an early 7-2 lead in the first quarter, and Dakota needed to step up in all facets of the game to avoid the upset.

“We knew it was going to be tough,” Dakota defensive back Jacob Bajis said. “Even though it’s not a rivalry game or anything, it was our first away game and we knew we had to step up, and that’s what our defense did.”

Collecting two safeties, two blocked punts, three interceptions and imposing a dominant run game on the Chieftain defense, Dakota overpowered Utica in a 3214 win.

Following Gwilly’s pick-six, it was all Dakota as they posted 23 unanswered points behind the running back trio of Brady Hamby,

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MACOMB TOWNSHIP — When Amanda Koss paints, many of the tools and supplies she uses are what anyone would use. But among her acrylic paints and brushes and canvases, Koss has discovered a new tool to work with — vacuum cleaner robots.

Koss, an abstract expressionist artist from Macomb Township, has begun using two previously discarded vacuum cleaning robots to help create a series of paintings.

“I like to use found objects in my art, no matter where I am in my life, and the initial robot was a found object,” Koss said. “It was in the trash and I had my son pick it up. We cleaned it up and I just thought ‘Well, let’s see what it does on a canvas.’”

Koss begins by attaching tools such as paintbrushes and spray paint cans to the robots before letting it drive across the canvas and spread the paint around. Once the robots have finished roaming, Koss steps in to finish the painting by filling in the remaining gaps. The end result is canvases covered in an erratic collection of circles, lines and streaks.

While Koss is no stranger to building her own brushes and utiliz-

STERLING HEIGHTS/FRASER — Approximately 6,000 tons of sediment is being removed from a major sewer in Macomb County, the Macomb Interceptor Drain.

The buildup of sediment is located in the 11-foot-diameter concrete pipe, which is approximately 60 feet below the surface. The removal is occurring below 15 Mile Road, at the end of the 7,000-foot-long stretch of concrete pipe, near Hayes Road, both in Sterling Heights. Officials said that the blockage was largely caused by a sinkhole in Fraser that took place on Christmas Eve in 2016, following the collapse of the interceptor beneath 15 Mile Road at Eberlein Drive.

“Six thousand tons of this in our interceptor reduces the amount of capacity that we have for our sewage flow. It has to come out,” Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice S. Miller said in a press release. “It’s a big part of the project — a very important part.”

The line runs from Sterling Heights, through Fraser and Clinton Township. Other sewer lines also flow into the Macomb Interceptor Drain, with the line ending at the Clintondale Pump Station, near the border of Clinton Township and Harrison Township.

Vehicle access to all businesses where the work is being done will be maintained. There will be no closures along 15 Mile Road due to the project. At 15 Mile Road and Garfield

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Amanda Koss uses two vacuum robots: “Betty,” left, and one that is unnamed. The robots contributed to the creation of several art pieces that will be on display at ArtPrize in Grand Rapids from Sept. 14 to Oct. 1.

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Anton Art Center showcases Black womens’ stories in exhibit

MOUNT CLEMENS — The Interfaith Center for Racial Justice and the Anton Art Center are working together on a new exhibition, “From Where I Sit,” running at the Anton Art Center until Oct. 10.

“From Where I Sit” is a reflective show focusing on the stories and achievements of Black women in Macomb County, told in the form of 41 works of art produced by 34 artists. Works on display are built around chairs chosen by each artist, paired with pictures and other items to tell and explore an often-overlooked part of Macomb County’s community.

“This is a community collaboration and showcase of artwork by members of our community that are celebrating their heritage,” said Stephanie Hazard, the Anton Art Center’s exhibitions manager. “This show is focused on sharing displays of individual perspectives based on their lived experiences.”

Located in downtown Mount Clemens, the Anton Art Center is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday with free admission.

Carol Bankston’s chair sits in the Anton Art Center’s gallery as part of the “From Where I Sit” exhibition, running from Aug. 26 to Oct. 10.

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STERLING TERLING HEIGHTS — The Macomb County Board of Commissioners invites residents to its Drop-In Community Bike Ride from 9 a.m. until noon Sept. 16 at Clinton River Park North, located on Riverland Drive, east of Van Dyke Avenue.

The event, hosted by County Commissioner Don VanSyckel of Sterling Heights, is designed to promote health, wellness and community engagement. A bike helmet is required.

Participants can choose from a variety of well-planned routes suitable for riders of all levels. Three routes ranging from approximately 1-3 miles will showcase the park’s natural landscapes.

The event is free. Bathrooms are located at the Nature Center.

To preregister or for more information visit bocmacomb.org.

TAP funding available SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN — The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments recently announced approximately $2 million in funding awards for walking and biking projects in southeastern Michigan.

SEMCOG has awarded $2,073,728 in Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funding for three projects for fiscal year 2025. This fall, SEMCOG will consider additional projects for 2025-2027.

TAP projects are transportation-related improvements to roadways, local streets and corridors. They primarily address mobility options through new or enhanced bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. This includes pathways, bike lanes, sidewalks and pedestrian crossings.

The projects are designed to improve the existing transportation system, while providing safe new options to help people connect to transit, regional trails and core service destinations. TAP can also fund green infrastructure projects that mitigate environmental concerns from the road network.

SEMCOG’s Regional Review Committee is currently considering additional projects for future fiscal years. The next application deadlines are Oct. 11 of this year and Feb. 21, 2024. For more information, visit semcog.org or call (313) 961-4266.

Phragmites treatment begins in early September

MACOMB COUNTY — The Lake St. Clair Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area and the Macomb County Department of Roads will work with a contractor to perform phragmites treatment sprays along Macomb County roads starting after Labor Day. “This is an important public safety issue as road right of ways often provide conditions and environments for phragmites to grow,” Department of Roads Director Bryan Santo said in a statement. “The presence of the invasive species creates a visual impairment for drivers, reduces drainage, and damages pavement since it has the ability to grow through paved roads.”

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“Nothing but heart,” the Harrison Township resident said. “He was wonderful, just wonderful.”

Lang became friends with Presley — dubbed the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll — when they were both drafted into the U.S. Army, serving from 1958-60 in Germany. By the time Presley began his military stint, the singer already had several hits under his blue suede shoes, including “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Jailhouse Rock,” “Love Me Tender” and “Hound Dog.” Lang’s bond with Presley was so special that he wrote the book “My Army Days with Elvis: Friendship, Football, & Follies,” released in January 2023. After the book came out, Lang did an autograph session at his regular

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“He was about 100 yards away from me and that was it. But the second time I saw him, I’m on the train going from Fort Hood, Texas, to New Jersey because we’re shipping out to Germany.”

It was fellow soldier Charlie Hodge, a musician himself who later became part of Presley’s “Memphis Mafia” entourage, who insisted Lang say hello. He did and spent about 15 minutes talking to the music icon.

Lang and Presley met a third time while sailing the Atlantic Ocean aboard the USS Randall.

That’s when they became pals.

“We spent 10 days on the boat,” Lang said. “That’s when I really got to know him. I got to know him as a person, not a movie star.”

One favorite memory on the ship was an impromptu performance from Presley after Lang found a piano “in this great big room.”

At first, the place was empty. But as soon as Presley began belting out songs and tickling the ivories, the other soldiers packed the room for the mini concert.

“He started out really slow. Then in a flash, man, he got into it. The performer took over and he started banging the hell out of that piano,” Lang wrote in his memoir. “Everybody was clapping and cheering.”

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According to Lang, Presley didn’t ask for any special treatment because of his fame.

“Elvis was in a tank outfit. He went in as a regular army soldier and stayed that way until he got discharged,” Lang said. “I was in the scout platoon. I babysat a 30-caliber machine gun. My job was to find the enemy and go back and report it.”

Lang lived in the barracks with his comrades, but Presley rented a house. Lang spent a lot of time there. There were dances and billiards. Presley’s charisma always stood out.

“With blue eyes and pitch-black hair, he had a God-like face,” Lang said. “He was beautiful.”

And there was a silly side to the megastar.

“We did a lot of clowning around and kidding around. A lot of people don’t realize he was funny as hell,” Lang said. “He had a sense of humor that wouldn’t quit. He had the greatest laugh.”

Sports were another pastime. When off duty, the group tossed around the football.

Lang usually took on the position of halfback.

Presley was the quarterback.

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Dakota running back Brady Hamby celebrates a successful 2-point conversion to give Dakota a 10-7 lead early in the game.

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Austin Tuchowski and Skyler Simmons.

Quarterback Andrew Chadwick tacked on a rushing touchdown late in the third quarter to take a 25-7 lead, but Utica found life from a 58-yard touchdown run by quarterback Jack Miller to pull within 11 points early in the fourth quarter.

Utica forced the Dakota offense into a punt situation on the ensuing drive, but a fake run to Hamby would pick up the first down and seal the win for Dakota.

Utica never had an answer for Dakota’s special teams, as players were practically getting a free run at the Utica punter, and when Utica finally had a window again, Dakota caught them flat-footed with a fake.

“We got to do things by any means possible, and our special teams coach Matt Carley does such a good job,” Dakota coach Greg Baur said.

Tuchowski would put the finishing touches on the win with a 1-yard touchdown run later in the drive, and also tallied two interceptions. Dakota linebacker Dimari Malone also had an interception.

Tuchowski got the scoring barrage started in the contest with a 10-yard touchdown run to take a 10-7 lead early in the second quarter, but Utica was starting to control the momentum again after forcing a Dakota punt to start the second half.

When Baur and his guys needed a bigtime play, Dakota’s special teams showed up once more as a blocked punt from Bajis gave Dakota offensive possession at the Utica 30yard line.

A 10-yard touchdown run from Hamby a few plays later would extend Dakota’s lead to 17-7, and the Dakota defense would flex its muscles, forcing a safety after a Dakota punt pinned Utica at the 2-yard line with three minutes left in the third quarter.

Dakota was inconsistent in the pass game, coughing up two interceptions, and the pass game’s progress will be something to note moving forward until Ford returns to the huddle.

The Cougars open up Macomb Area Conference Red play next week when they host New Baltimore Anchor Bay, the first game of a five-week MAC-Red stretch that also includes Sterling Heights Stevenson, Clinton Township Chippewa Valley, Romeo and Utica Eisenhower.

Dakota will continue to lean on its run game and stout defense heading into conference play, and maybe some special teams spark here and there.

“That’s how it’s going to be from now on,” Baur said. “When you’re without your quarterback, people are going to play you a little differently and dare you to throw the ball, and we have to be able to do that. I think moving forward we’ll be fine.”

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SEPT. 7

Rockin’ Roll In Cruise Nights: 4-7:30 p.m., Stahl’s Auto Museum, 56516 North Bay Drive in Chesterfield Township, stahlsauto.com

SEPT. 11

SCAMS presentation: For seniors in Macomb County, 11 a.m.-noon, Chesterfield Township Senior Center, 47275 Sugarbush Road, prosecutor.macombgov.org, (586) 469-5642

doors at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m., also guest speaker and silent auction, The Mirage, 16980 18 Mile Road in Clinton Township, register at www. nwmacomb4life.org

SEPT. 21

Sweet Treats and Sweet Rides: Cruise-in event, music and prizes, 5-8 p.m., Sanders Chocolate and Ice Cream Shoppe, 23770 Hall Road in Clinton Township, sanderscandy.com

SEPT. 23

virtual and in person, St. Isidore Church, 18201 23 Mile Road in Macomb Township, www.6104644. toastmastersclubs.org Lupus support groups: 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of month and 7 p.m. every last Wednesday of month, Zoom, milupus.org/support-groups, (248) 901-7299 Health workshops: For chronic pain, high blood pressure and more, hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, beaumonthealth.digitalsignup.com

Health and Wellness Fair: Free food, health screenings, activities and resources, also face painting, yoga, meditation and more, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Macomb Intermediate School District, 44001 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, cbirchall@misd.net

Bereaved Parents of Macomb Support Group: Meets 7-9 p.m. every first Thursday of month, Washington Senior Center, 57880 Van Dyke Ave. in Washington Township, neilflyer@yahoo.com, (248) 425-2999

Toshokan Anime Club: For grades 6-12, 7-8 p.m., Clinton-Macomb Public Library - North Branch, 54100 Broughton Road in Macomb Township, registration required, (586) 226-5083, cmpl.org

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Detroit Auto Show: Public event features vehicle displays, exhibits, Powering Michigan EV Experience indoor track, street course ride-and-drives and more, Huntington Place, One Washington Blvd. in Detroit, hours and pricing at naias.com

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Farmers markets: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays until Oct. 14, Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, ShelbyFarmersMarket.org

• Also live music, 3-8 p.m. Thursdays until Sept. 28, Dodge Park, 40620 Utica Road in Sterling Heights, sterling-heights.net/1236/Dodge-Park-Thursdays

Focus on Life Dinner: Benefit for Right to Life of Michigan North and Northwest Macomb affiliates,

Macomb Motivators Toastmasters Club: Meets 6:308 p.m. every second and fourth Thursday of month,

Estate sales

donating leftover items to charity, utilizing refuse disposal services and sometimes even having free days,” Rodgers said in an email.

Deneau said his company works with Grace Centers of Hope to donate items not sold.

“There’s certain things that Grace Centers of Hope won’t take,” Deneau said. “So we really focus hard during the estate sale utilizing Facebook Marketplace, utilizing Craigslist, utilizing specialty groups to try and get rid of items that may not be donatable after the sale.”

Both Rodgers and Deneau said there does need to be empathy and compassion when getting ready for an estate sale.

Rodgers said an estate sale doesn’t necessarily happen because a loved one dies; it can be for any number of reasons. Deneau said he’s signed contracts with a 90-year-old going into assisted living and a 21-year-old who lost her parents.

“You have a lot of people that can deal with the situation, but you have a lot of people that you really need to be kind to and you need to walk them through the process very slowly or else they won’t make it through the process,” Deneau said.

They also both said they have dealt with difficult customers who come to estate sales.

Rodgers has security at their sales.

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town, in town, have multiple family members involved and host of other scenarios.

His company takes 35% of the profits, and he said they usually can get set up in a couple of days in a standard household.

“We have been running into less and less standard households in the last couple of years and more hoarding situations, it seems,” Deneau said.

How long it takes also depends on the estate. They’ve done estate sales that take a couple of days and also ones that take two to three weeks, Deneau said.

It takes a while, Rodgers said, to price the items in the estate. Her company uses professionals to appraise everything.

“Our pricing is based on careful research, years of experience and knowledge of the Detroit metro area market,” Rodgers said in an email. “Pricing is also a practice of knowing what current trends in home decor and decorating are popular.”

Both Rodgers and Deneau said it depends on the family when it comes to what happens to the items that aren’t sold.

“Our cleanout process includes selling items as a lot or bundle for deep discounts,

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Sept. 14-15, 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Sept. 16 and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 16, Lake St. Clair Metropark, 31300 Metropolitan Parkway in Harrison Township, boatmichigan.org/metro-boat-show Cinema 16, 50675 Gratiot Ave. in Chesterfield Township, movie and time TBD, RSVP to Marion at (586) 703-1427

CLASS REUNIONS

Mount Clemens High School - All Alumni: 5 p.m.

Sept. 8, Rec Bowl, 40 Crocker Blvd. in Mount Clemens, (586) 463-6386, drron82@yahoo.com Kimball High School Class of 1973: 6-10 p.m.

Sept. 14, Shield’s Pizza, 1476 W. Maple Road in Troy, kimballclassreunion1973@gmail.com

Movies: Sept. 12 and Oct. 10, MJR Chesterfield

Warren Cousino High School Class of 1978: 6 p.m.

Oct. 14, Maple Lane Golf Club, 33203 Maple Lane Drive in Sterling Heights, (586) 795-4000, Warren Cousino Class of 1978 on Facebook

“My company is run by myself and my husband, who is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL,” Rodgers said in the email. She said he “is in charge of security at every sale, and our dedicated staff members all work together to keep everyone safe and shopping happily.”

People looking to host estate sales should be diligent about looking at reviews for a company, and they have to be careful of who they hire.

“But you need to be very diligent about your Google and your Yelp reviews,” Deneau said. “Because you can very, very easily hire a company that can take advantage of you.”

To get an estate sale started, Deneau said, people should take out anything they want to keep and then call an estate sale company.

“You really don’t have to lift another finger other than taking the stuff out that you want,” Deneau said.

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Road, there are some individual lane closures due to an ongoing, separate project in the Macomb Interceptor Drain District.

The cost of the project is estimated at $37 million. The project was given priority because failing to address it could cause this major sewer line to collapse due to the blockage restricting sewage flow in the pipe.

Workers have thus far scooped and removed approximately 1,000 tons of sediment from the Macomb Interceptor Drain. Another 5,000 tons is still to be taken out from the pipe, which carries the sanitary sewage from almost 600,000 residents in 11 of Macomb County’s communities.

To allow the removal, several days each week, sewage is temporarily held upstream to allow for sufficient space inside the pipe for the construction contractor to drive a bulldozer-like rig — known as a “skid-steer” — with a curved blade into the pipe and scoop the black, sandy debris from the pipe and into large bucket. Using a crane, that bucket is then slowly hoisted up through the new pump station that was built in the shaft and then dumped into a large roll-off dumpster.

The presence of sediment was previously noted during inspections of the large pipe and therefore was not a surprise. In some areas, the sediment is 24-36 inches thick.

Macomb County Commissioner Don VanSyckel, who serves on the Macomb Interceptor Drain Drainage District Board, said he was impressed by the construction project after getting a closeup look at the sediment removal process.

“I’m just so glad to help serve on the MIDD Drain board and help to push this project along because it’s high time it gets done,” VanSyckel said in a press release.

Call Staff Writer Brendan Losinski at (586) 498-1068.

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Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice S. Miller talks to Macomb County Commissioner Don VanSyckel at the Macomb Interceptor Drain construction project on 15 Mile Road, west of Schoenherr Road, in Sterling Heights.

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ing secondhand objects in her art, the robots present unique challenges to work with.

“It’s actually really quite difficult because they don’t listen,” Koss said. “Betty (the white robot) has issues. She likes to go off the canvas or get stuck or just doesn’t really listen. They splatter everywhere, but I feel like the nuances are part of the process. I usually end up quite covered in paint in my legs because of all the splatter they do.”

Aside from the novelty of painting with vacuum robots, Koss’ series of paintings comes at a time where many creatives find themselves competing against tools using artificial intelligence.

“It’s a big discussion between artists and collectors about the importance and significance of AI art, whether it’s worth it and opinions and stuff like that,” Koss said.

“It kind of embodies an element of AI, but there’s still a human perspective in it because I still have to operate and control the robot. … It’s not 100% robot-created, which still gives the essence of the AI factor, but at the same time you’re still getting me.”

Koss has been working in art for nearly a decade now, but her route into the field

did not begin on the best terms. She always wanted to be an artist and studied graphic design in high school and college, but her mother’s cancer diagnosis in 2015 practically drove her into creating art.

“The prognosis did not look good,” Koss said. “It was stage four breast cancer, and I could not just sit there any longer just watching TV or being in my own misery over what I couldn’t control.”

Koss began researching art techniques and experimenting with different kinds of paint, eventually settling on acrylics. She did not want to use acrylic paints since they are so commonly used and predictable, but allergies made epoxy and oil-based paints unusable.

“I learned that even though it’s predictable, I can create my own manifestations and pieces that don’t have to be predictable,” Koss said.

She later received her own cancer diagnosis and found the work of creating art to be helpful.

“I learned that painting is an expressive way out, a healing way for me to get past all of the hardships in my life and grow as a person, as a mom, as a wife, as a human,” Koss said.

Koss’ husband supported her through the process, encouraging her to curate art

shows and to get a studio.

Now three years into remission, Koss is taking her vacuum-aided art to the ArtPrize international art festival in Grand Rapids, running from Sept. 14 to Oct. 1. It will be Koss’ second appearance at the festival, and she will be there with her art on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Blue Cross Blue Shield on Monroe Center Street.

Outside of the vacuum art, Koss has a show at the Color|Ink Studio in Hazel Park called “Conversations With Myself ” focused around a series of monochromatic paintings.

She also operates art rotation programs for Crain Communications and Amazon’s Detroit office.

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ment, and I am frankly surprised that those two statements exist together, that you have had contact with the Planning Department and that we have the longest list of issues I have ever seen.”

The closest sentiments toward support for the project came from residents who expressed approval of the sports complex idea but disliked the proposed site. Trustee Peter Lucido III expressed support for property owners to do what they wished with the land they own — but not without limit.

“I’ve always been a big proponent of when somebody purchases a piece of land or owns a piece of land that they have the right to develop it within the letter of the law,” Lucido said. “If they go through the proper channels, if they do things the proper way, if it fits the master plan and fits the area surrounding it, they should have that right.

Having said that, my opinion is that did not happen in this case. I also think — and I’m a big sports fan, so I would be very much in favor of a facility like this in the area — I just don’t personally think it fits that area.”

Recreation center AC repairs

Trustees approved the purchase of a

new compressor for an air conditioning unit at the Macomb Township Recreation Center for $31,000 from Syenergy Engineering.

Intended for a rooftop unit on the center, the repair is believed to be the first of two repairs for the center’s AC units following a diagnostics scan on the two units.

Drain rehabilitation, removing blockages from the Middle Branch Clinton River, performing minor work on the Kitley Drain or performing any other work as it emerges.

Call Staff Writer Dean Vaglia at (586) 498-1043.

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A cost sharing agreement between the township and the Macomb County Department of Roads was also approved by the board on Aug. 23.

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“Without my fans, I’d have nothing,” Presley told Lang. “Sometimes on Saturday afternoons, he’d have fans come over. He’d sit and sign autographs. He loved his fans, and they loved him.”

The Grammy winner also had a reputation for being generous with his friends. One way he showed his love was buying them presents. Lang still has two gifts he received from Presley: a Ronson lighter and a watch engraved with the words “To Johnny From Elvis.”

At the time the entertainer was overseas, there was talk that his popularity would wane.

But judging by the 10,000 letters he received every week, the legend with the swiveling hips from Tupelo, Mississippi, was still the King. He received so much fan mail, it filled an entire room in the house.

‘All the memories came flooding back.’

Lang’s home is decorated with Presley memorabilia, including old photos, plates, statues, ornaments and posters.

“They call this Graceland II,” Lang said, referring to Presley’s Memphis estate.

Lang didn’t see Presley after leaving the service. He got married at age 26, had five children and worked 30 years as a steelworker for

J&L Steel in Warren. He was at a union meeting on Aug. 16, 1977, when he heard the news that Presley died.

“My ex-wife called me. She said you might want to sit down,” Lang recalled. “I cried like a baby. It hit me like a ton of bricks. All the memories came flooding back.”

Lang periodically thought about writing a book about Presley over the years. He got serious about it after the release of the 2022 film “Elvis,” starring Austin Butler as Presley and Tom Hanks as his manager, Col. Tom Parker.

“I saw the movie with my children and grandkids,” he said. “Austin Butler was unbelievable. I had tears in my eyes.”

Lang has four daughters, Lisa, Nicole, Monique, and Vanessa, and one son, Jeffrey. At the encouragement of Jeffrey, Lang wrote “My Army Days with Elvis: Friendship, Football, & Follies.”

“I’m proud of all my children,” said Lang, who dedicated the book to Nicole, who has special needs.

“This project was wonderfully cathartic for my father. It allowed him to lace together many short, anecdotal stories, blanketed in warmth and humor,” Jeffrey Lang wrote in the book’s foreword. “I’m pleased that folks all over can now get a glimpse into that brief but memorable time in my dad’s life.”

“My Army Days with Elvis: Friendship, Football, & Follies” is available on Amazon.

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*

2020 CHEVROLET BLAZER RS IVE

*

21,588

$

*

2020 CHEVROLET BLAZER LT

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25,588

$

*

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31,488

$

*

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31,788

$

*

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S

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$

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IVE

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2020 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT

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$

RIVE

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HEATE

2021 CHEVROLET TRAX LT HEEL D

REMOT

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$

September 7, 2023

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52,188

$

*

*Plus title, tax, plates, doc and CVR fees. Vehicles available at time of printing. No Salvage or branded titles. Limited Powertrain Warranty is on certified vehicles from original in-service date and whichever comes first, time or mileage. 2 years or 24,000 miles of scheduled vehicle maintenance is on certified pre-owned vehicles, includes oil and filter changes, tire rotations and multi-point inspections. Sale ends 9/15/2023.

0092-2336

2B - MACOMB TWP. CHRONICLE, September 7, 2023

Autos Wanted

www.candgnews.com

Auctions

Special Events & Announcements

Apartments/Flats For Rent

THE MICHIGAN ANTIQUE ARMS COLLECTORS INC.

Gun Show

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$

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Accept all major credit cards.

SUMMER SPECIALS up-to-30%-off!

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a.k.a "The Driveway Guy"

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586-457-1300

MACOMB TWP. CHRONICLE, September 7, 2023 - 3B

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Painting

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248-890-8830

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586-222-3538

586-754-9222

Decks/Patios

Cement

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Our 30th Year!

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586-925-8764

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2023 SPECIALS

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Electrical

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30-yrs.-experience.

Call for free-estimates.

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

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

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Call 586-354-7549

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CALL JAMES THE DOORMAN at

586.215.8138

0096-2332

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586-634-0033 ALLTIMATE OUTDOOR SERVICES

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Free-Estimates

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License#-6111359

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REFERENCES AVAILABLE

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Driveway Experts

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Painting

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Interior-exterior.

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Free estimates.

MC/VI/DC/AX accepted.

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Credit-cards accepted.

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Plumbing

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Free estimates, senior rates.

35+yrs exp.

Call Paul

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10%/Senior/Military/Discounts

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586-727-3924

Painting

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•25-yrs Experience.

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0147-2326

# A-1 DRIVEWAYS

Roofing

Plumbing

Gutters

0325-2302

Cement

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0335-2330

Plumbing

Powerwashing

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Family Owned Since 1990

Drain Cleaning Special

$75.00 with ad.

Complete Plumbing Repairs Senior Discounts,

Licensed/Insured

Summer Sale- 25% OFF

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586-431-0591

Lic#-8216443

Professional Services

GREAT LAKE PLUMBING

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586-823-9744

greatlakeplumb.com

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248-542-8022

Same Day Emergency Service Available Reliable/Experienced License#8003885

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

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30yrs-Experience

586-822-5100

MICHAEL NORTON BUILDER

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586-436-9600

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248-707-4851

Accept credit cards Family-owned Over 30 years exp.

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

Senior discounts.

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

(586)262-3060

DAVE'S TREE & SHRUB

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

10% Senior-Discounts.

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Firewood For Sale

586-756-0757

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64. Rudolph, e.g.

DOWN 1. Like proud marines 2. Moonfish 3. Infamous Roman Emperor 4. Between triad and pentad 5. Flora’s partner 6. Umbrella-like inflorescence

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38. Not our 40. Young newt 41. Maid to a maid 44. Desert mirage 46. L. Carroll’s and J. Heller’s characters 48. Chose between competitors 49. Funereal bell sound

50. Wild goat 51. Loan attribute 52. Lime-rich soil 53. Dirty money 54. Greek portico 55. Legal grp.

58. *Heart test acronym

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2012 GMC YUKON SLT

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$

*

STK# Z25579

21,993

$

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STK# ZC26215A

24,991

$

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STK# Z25979

49,992

$

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OVER 300 VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM!

VEHICLES UNDER 10,000 $

2011 DODGE CALIBER UPTOWN $2,999 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT Stock #ZC26002A • 59K Miles

2,999 2015 FORD FUSION SE

$

3,999 2013 KIA OPTIMA LX

$

2006 DODGE DURANGO SLT

$

2012 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA

$

Stock #Z26561A • 156K Miles

Stock #ZC25969A • 160K Miles

Stock #ZC25680B • 178K Miles

8,991

$

Stock #ZP70528A • 129K Miles Stock #ZR72091A • 113K Miles

8,992 9,291

2009 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT $6,991 2016 HYUNDAI SONATA

$

6,991 2016 HYUNDAI ACCENT

$

7,991 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE

$

Stock #ZC26016B • 125K Miles

Stock #Z25543A • 118K Miles

2011 FORD TAURUS SEL

$

2013 DODGE JOURNEY SXT

$

Stock #Z26365 • 153K Miles

Stock #ZR71724A • 130K Miles

2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO $7,999 Stock #Z26588 • 113K Miles

Stock #ZC25835A • 90K Miles Stock #ZC25462A • 99K Miles

9,991 9,991 9,991

Save BIG on a RelIaBle vehIcle!

*Photo may not represent actual sale vehicles. Plus title, tax, plates, doc and CVR fees. Vehicles are available at time of printing and may be subject to change without notice. Sale ends 9/15/2023.

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