City Council moves forward with proposed storage facility
BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com
STERLING HEIGHTS — Despite concerns voiced by residents, the Sterling Heights City Council voted unanimously to move forward with plans for a proposed storage facility.
At its Sept. 15 meeting, the council held a public hearing and voted on plans for a proposed storage facility on the north side of 14 Mile Road, between Maple Lane Drive and Red Run Street. The property is bordered on the north side by the Red Run floodplain, and the Macomb County Drain easement and the ITC Corridor to the east.
The plans for the proposed facility would include 167 storage units in 10 buildings on about 6.2 acres of land, or two parcels, located at 12555 14 Mile. They also include privacy fencing and new trees being planted along the southern end of the property facing 14 Mile.
The site is currently zoned O2 - Planned Office District, but due to the constraints and
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Sterling Heights softball player makes national Home Run Derby
BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com
GROSSE POINTE/STERLING HEIGHTS — Grosse Pointe Farms-City Little League softball player Reagan Lohr made the Little League World Series Home Run Derby championship in Williamsport on Aug. 21.
Reagan, of Sterling Heights, worked her way through the local and regional ranks before hitting eight home runs in the first round of the national derby,
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TOP: Reagan Lohr, far right, smiles with the rest of the national Little League Softball Home Run Derby contestants. ABOVE: Little League Volunteer Stadium in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, is ready for the Little League Softball Home Run Derby. Photos provided by Rebecca Lohr
New administrators join Parkway Christian School team
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
STERLING HEIGHTS — When students at Parkway Christian School started the 2025-2026 school year, they were welcomed by two new administrators: Head of School Vincent Montoro, and Athletic Director Brian Schlientz. They have been settling into their new roles
alongside other staff members and administrators, including Eric VanHouten, high school/middle school dean, and Sarah Holmgren, preschool through sixth grade dean.
Montoro’s first day was Aug. 4, and Schlientz began in late July. Currently, the school enrollment is approximately 500 students in pre-K through 12th grade. Bethesda Christian Church on Metro
Leaders of the four Utica Community Schools marching bands pose for a photo to promote the upcoming Band-A-Rama on Oct. 5. In the front row, from left, are Emily Dennis, Keith Chong, Samantha Sayegh and Chlouie Canup of the Titan Marching Band; and Madelynne Gabridge, Sophie Bowers, Jade Burnham and Nathan Siegert of the Chieftain Marching
In the back row, from left, are Mary Wawrzyniak, Mikayla Dempsey, Leah Boettner and Adam Harrington of the Falcon Marching Band; and Lauren Conley, Isabella Mammou and Madison Mazzola of the Eagle Marching
Utica Community Schools to host annual Band-A-Rama on Oct. 5
BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com
STERLING HEIGHTS/SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — All four Utica Community Schools marching bands will be showcasing the district’s musicians during the annual Band-A-Rama at 7 p.m. Oct. 5.
“The best part about it is that all of the bands are there. It takes some of the performance aspect out of it and turns into an event you can just have fun with,” Leah Boettner, a Henry Ford II High School senior, said in an email.
Attendees will have the chance to observe the students’ musical
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At Parkway Christian School in Sterling Heights, Vincent Montoro, left, is the new head of school and Brian Schlientz, right, is the new athletic director.
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
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Band.
Band.
Photo provided by Utica Community Schools
NEWS & NOTES
STERLING HEIGHTS NAMED SAFEST
LARGE CITY IN MICHIGAN
Sterling Heights has been ranked the safest large city in Michigan for 2024, according to crime statistics from the FBI.
According to a press release, the city recorded the lowest violent and property crime rates among communities with more than 100,000 residents, with property crime down 45% from last year.
Mayor Michael Taylor credited the honor to the “Sterling Standard,” pointing to investments in public safety and strong partnerships between police and residents.
“This distinction is a result of the hard work and professionalism of our police department, as well as the strong partnership we’ve built with our residents,” he said in a statement.
Police Chief Andy Satterfield said the recognition reflects both the work of officers and community trust.
“Being named safest big city in Michigan is a testament to the men and women of our department who put their lives on the line each day to protect our community,” he said in a statement. “It also speaks to the trust and cooperation we share with our residents, who play an essential role in helping us keep crime low.”
CITY COUNCIL APPROVES CHANGE OF POLLING LOCATION
At its Sept. 15 meeting, City Council voted to approve a resolution temporarily relocating the polling place for Precinct No. 31 in the Nov. 4 election.
The city has 40 precincts in 28 polling locations, 15 of which are inside Utica Community Schools facilities and 10 that are in Warren Consolidated Schools facilities. The city was notified by UCS that the polling location for Precinct No. 31, Dekeyser Elementary School, would be unavailable for the Nov. 4 election due to construction.
The precinct’s polling location for the Nov. 4 election will be Plumbrook Elementary, located at 39660 Spalding Drive.
Police departments come together to raise money for youth programs
‘Gilmore Girls’ party
A “Gilmore Girls” party will be held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 2 at the Sterling Heights Public Library, 40255 Dodge Park Road. The evening will celebrate the fast-talking, autumn-loving magic of the Gilmore Girls, including Rory, Sookie, and Lorelai. Dress up as your favorite character for a chance to win a prize. Bundtini cakes will be served, donated by Nothing Bundt Cakes. The event is free. To register, call (586) 446-2665 or go to sterlingheights.gov/2136/library.
UTICA — The Sterling Heights and Warren police departments came together for their annual Battle of the Badges Sunday, Sept. 21 at Jimmy Johns Field in Utica.
The event was a fundraiser for the Police Explorer programs at both departments.
“It is always a highlight of the year to see our departments come together for such a great cause,” Warren Police Commissioner Eric Hawkins said in a statement.
Sterling Heights Lt. Aaron Susalla said this was the fifth year the two departments faced off.
“It’s a great family event that raises money for our different youth programs, and it’s a great way to get officers out there in the public and for the community to see us not behind the badge but as regular people,” he said. “It helps humanize us.”
Susalla said the event raised $3,415, which was split evenly between the two departments. Warren won the game 15-2.
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH PUMPKIN PATCH
Christ Lutheran Church, 12500 Canal Road, will have a pumpkin patch from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 1230, and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 31.
The event is a fundraiser to support the church and community needs. School groups are welcome, and several areas are decorated for picture-taking opportunities.
Pumpkins are priced based on size, starting at $4. Also offered are pie pumpkins and a variety of gourds. Payments can be made in cash or by credit card. Please note, no discounts will be offered.
Photo provided by Sterling Heights Police Lt. Aaron Susalla
Photo provided by Warren Police Lt. John Gajewski
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the property being used as a former landfill, Assistant City Planner Shawn Keenan said the applicant has requested a planned unit development Agreement which would require modifying the zoning ordinance.
Modifications would include things such as reducing the front yard setback from 95 feet to 85 feet and allowing for a reduction of building setbacks on the eastern border, along the ITC Corridor.
“There really isn’t going to be any residential houses being built on that property,” Keenan said.
Ryan Fox, who works in the city’s planning department, said the PUD allows for a more collaborative process between the applicant and the city, and it can grant more flexibility than conditional rezoning.
“If you did a conventional rezoning of this at least two properties to C3, it does create a little bit of an island of commercial (land) that’s surrounded by office and residential, so that’s not necessarily best practice when it comes to zoning,” he said.
Due to limitations on the property, Fox said the storage facility was a good option.
“It’s definitely the kind of challenging parcel that we recommend a PUD so that developers can get creative with their designs and whatnot,” he said. “So am I going to say that it’s impossible? I don’t have a crystal ball. I can’t tell you for sure if it was impossible, but this does seem like a very reasonable proposal for the site.”
when they found out it was a former landfill.
However, despite the environmental concerns, the storage facility was met with support from the City Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Liz Sierawski said she appreciated that the designers are preserving the floodplains. Councilman Michael Radtke, who said he generally opposes storage facilities, was in favor of this one.
“I, in the past, have not been a huge fan of storage facilities. That being said, I think that this is a very unique parcel, and I appreciate the property owner working with the office of planning,” he said.
Both Sierawski and Radtke raised the question of whether or not the concrete slab the facility would be built on would help prevent petroleum and other chemicals in the soil from penetrating the ground any deeper.
The plans were approved by the planning commission in July.
However, while some council members praised the applicant for the creative use of the property, residents have voiced concerns over possible environmental hazards that may be caused by building on top of the landfill, which is now vacant.
During the hearing, Tony Saco, who filed the application, said the site had mostly been used for dumping industrial waste, and that a report done by the state didn’t show any methane being produced.
“This wasn’t a facility where they dumped regular trash in there to create the methane,” he said.
Saco also said the original plans for the property were for an apartment complex, but they had to change the plans
Fox said the concrete slab would also help prevent storm water from mixing with any chemicals that may be left from the landfill.
“It also creates a separate stormwater system,” he said. “When the water hits the pavement, that then is separated from that pollution and then flows into the Red Run Drain in a cleaner form.”
Radtke did ask that the developers plant several trees in the city right-of-way in front of the building, which Saco said they could accommodate.
Councilwoman Deanna Koski asked Fox if he could think of any better use for the property.
“If I had an unlimited budget, I could make you a palace, but realistically, just looking at the economic realities of the market that we’re in, I think that this use, as stated before, it’s a move in the right direction,” he said.
Photo by Brian Wells
At its Sept. 15 meeting, the Sterling Heights City Council held a public hearing and voted on plans for a proposed storage facility on the north side of 14 Mile Road, between Maple Lane Drive and Red Run Street.
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abilities with performances taking place at Runkel Field, 39701 Dodge Park Road in Sterling Heights. Tickets cost $5 for adults and high school students; junior high school and younger students will have free admission. Tickets will be available at the entrance.
Ticket proceeds will benefit the Louis Gonda Memorial Music Scholarship, which helps 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 or otherwise enrich their music study,” a press release from UCS states.
The night will begin with a combined performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” which will then lead to all four high school bands performing their halftime shows. This includes:
• The Falcon Marching Band from Henry Ford II High School, directed by Matthew Schoenherr, performing “Come Out and Play.”
• The Chieftain Marching Band from
Utica High School, directed by Brett Bays, performing “A Night at the Oscars.”
• The Eagle Marching Band from Eisenhower High School, directed by Brad Arnold, performing “Heartbeats in Harmony.”
• The Titan Marching Band from Stevenson High School, directed by Mike Yaros, performing “In the Groove.”
“UCS (Band-A-Rama) is an annual event that has been a tradition for many years,” Yaros said in an email. “It’s an opportunity for the community to see all our fantastic ensembles of the marching arts in one location for the very reasonable ticket price of $5. It’s fun for the whole family and the beauty of purchasing a ticket is that the spectator supports band twice — they get to physically attend but also, each ticket sale funds the Louis Gonda scholarship, which provides funds to deserving students for music education endeavors.
“We are very proud of our band communities and are excited to see everyone’s performances!”
For more information, visit uticak12. org.
Call Staff Writer Sarah Wright at (586) 498-1068.
SPOTLIGHT ON LEARNING
ABOVE: A beekeeper removes a frame from a box beehive at the Michigan State University Tollgate Farm and Education Center.
LEFT: Beekeepers examine a frame from a box beehive. Students in the Southeastern Michigan Beekeepers Association basic beekeeping class will compare hives with each other to see how their bees are doing in relation to the rest of the class.
Photos by Brian Louwers
Responsible beEkeEping begins with learning
BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — Despite how it may look in videos and pictures, beekeeping is no simple task.
What appears at first to be pulling racks out of boxes while wearing bulky clothes belies a complex field of animal husbandry where climates are watched, pesticides are precautioned and the wrong move may see a whole hive die off.
“There’s a fad that’s been going on (called) ‘garden hives,’” said Randy List, an instructor of classes with the Southeastern Michigan Beekeepers Association. “They put the box with hive stands in their garden and put some bees in there, and they
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do nothing to them and bees die and next year they put more in there. That’s not what proper beekeeping is. (Beekeeping is) husbandry; you have to monitor what’s going on and deal with what’s going on. The weather and climate is a big deal … so you have to be aware of what to expect, understand what you’re seeing and deal with it.”
For those who find themselves interested in beekeeping and want to learn how to get into it, List recommends first reaching out to local beekeeping clubs and speaking with active keepers. If what they have to say sounds good, interested parties are encouraged to take a course like SEMBA’s basic beekeeping classes. Running
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30TH ANNIVERSARY Senior EXPO!
EXPERIENCE SENIOR LIFE TODAY! THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2025
Keynote Speaker: Bernie Smilovitz, Retired WDIV-TV Sportscaster
Entertainment: Devin Scillian and Arizona Son
ST. CLAIR SHORES/GROSSE POINTE WOODS, MI - Gather your neighbors, family and friends because it is time for the annual premiere lifestyle and health expo for active adults. See what is happening from healthcare to finances and fitness. The 2025 Senior Expo is hosted at the Assumption Cultural Center, located in the communities of St. Clair Shores and Grosse Pointe Woods. This wellness event for seniors, which is free to the community, provides area adults with an abundance of informative exhibits, educational seminars, interactive experiences, and valuable resources for today’s senior lifestyles.
Platinum co-sponsors of Senior Expo are Henry Ford Health and HAP. The 30th Anniversary theme is a tribute to Detroit and its iconic history. In a tribute to the history of Detroit, the Keynote Speaker, recognizing the 30th Anniversary Expo is the beloved and retired WDIV-TV sports anchor, Bernie Smilovitz. Former WDIV news anchor Devin Scillian will join his band, Arizona Son, during the luncheon. The band is sponsored by A.H. Peters. A Detroit favorite, the National Coney Island Cart will be on-site in celebration of National’s 60 years in business!
Each year Senior Expo hosts more than 1,500 seniors, their families and caregivers. For 30 years, this eastside community-based committee has dedicated itself to offering a day of health, wellness, recreation and community resource information to help design a happy, healthy and secure lifestyle. “We are committed to providing a vibrant and informative event that celebrates and supports our senior community,” said Terri Murphy, CSA, Hope Senior Home Care, and Chairperson of the Senior Expo Committee. “We continue providing a platform that empowers seniors to live their lives to the fullest.”
Visitors will enjoy more than 50 exhibitors offering giveaways and information on healthcare, recreation, self-improvement, retail products, managed care, physical training, financial and legal advice to name a few. Popular Workshops include Food is Medicine, Ask the Elder Law Attorney, Medicare Counseling, Ask
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the Physician and Ask the Nutritionist. On-site Health Screenings include: spine evaluation, blood pressure, knee pain/arthritis/physical therapy screening, mini chair massages, from area health facilities. Also featured is a Community Resource Center including VA information, Medicare information and much more. The Courtyard Senior Super Tent will feature Motown music!
The Resource Guide, a valuable reference book for adults of available services throughout the Metro area, is distributed at Expo and remains a useful tool all year through. The Guide is developed by the Senior Expo Committee and is made available at hospitals, city offices, libraries, and committee facilities.
Senior Expo Committee members who have planned for the event all year long include: Assumption Cultural Center; The Helm at the Boll Life Center; The Macomb County Chamber of Commerce; The Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce; Henry Ford Health; Cranberry Park; Hope Senior Home Care; Harper Chiropractic Center; American House Lakeshore; Health Alliance Plan (HAP); and Adair Consulting and Events.
Don’t miss the opportunity to include your company in this worthwhile event. Sponsorship and vendor sites are still available.
If there are unanswered questions about resources for today’s seniors as well as caring for an adult family member or friend, come to the Senior Expo for those answers and the latest information available for a population living longer, more active and healthier lives. A memorable day is guaranteed.
Senior Expo 2025 takes place on Thursday, October 16th. Expo hours are 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Free shuttle is provided by Cranberry Park for convenient parking at Grosse Pointe Woods Lakefront Park. For further information, call (586) 779-6111.
Assumption Cultural Center is located at 21800 Marter Rd. in the communities of St. Clair Shores Grosse Pointe Woods.
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Experience Senior Life Today!
Thursday, October 16th, 8:30a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Assumption Cultural Center
St. Clair Shores/Grosse Pointe Woods
Keynote Speaker, 11:00am
Bernie Smilovitz
Performance by Devin Scillian And Arizona Son
Sponsored by A.H. Peters
Over 50 Exhibitors and Give-aways
Platinum Sponsor: Henry Ford Health & HAP
Community Resource Information
Health and Wellness Screenings
Senior SUPER Tent featuring Motown
Beekeeping
from February to October with monthly classes at Michigan State University’s Tollgate Farm and Education Center in Novi and the Bowers School Farm in Bloomfield Hills, the SEMBA basic beekeeping course teaches students how to get into responsible beekeeping.
“It starts out as bookwork and classroom work … and then the students get bees,” List said. “The students all have bees and they learn from each other’s bees, because they’ll have a hive right next to each other and they’ll be doing something totally different. The whole point of that is I look at your hive, you look at my hive and everybody else’s hive as a group and we learn what’s going on. (Around fall) they take the hives back to wherever they’re going to take care of them and then (October) is a wrapup meeting.”
Students work with beekeeper instructors, like List or fellow instructor Luke Altomore, to learn information important for the first year of maintaining a honeybee hive. Subjects taught include the biology of the honeybee, how bees operate alongside
other pollinators, how to maintain hives, how to maintain the health of honeybees, learning about different types of pests, mites and other threats, the tools of beekeeping and more.
It costs around $500 to take the class, including the textbook and a box hive. Taking the SEMBA course gives students a preliminary set of information to begin beekeeping while also building relationships with emerging and experienced beekeepers in the area.
“My team’s support to the students doesn’t end in October,” List said. “They’ve got our numbers and our emails and that continues on. In fact, I still get calls from people from several years back. We also have a Facebook page for alumni, and some people participate in it and others don’t, just asking questions and what’s what. When it comes to extracting the honey, that’s another expense so a lot of people will get together and chip in instead of paying $300 for just (their own) equipment and sharing it. You’re gaining friends and you’re gaining contacts.”
On top of the $500 class and possibly some share of the burden for extraction equipment, beekeeping is a fairly significant investment up front. Altomore says the cost can be $1,000 or more when including pro-
tective equipment, hives and honeybees, but there’s also plenty of money to be made once the hives start producing honey.
“The interesting thing I found out was, after a couple years of beekeeping, I was making enough money selling my honey to pay for all of my equipment — and had some left over, too,” Altomore said. “There’s that to keep in mind, that if you do keep up with the hobby, you’ll have enough honey sales to pay for everything that you need to start with.”
Altomore says honey runs for about $15 per pound and $1 per ounce with bottling and labels being a minimal monetary expense.
Along with the honey and whatever joys and profits come from that, beekeeping is more than just the practice of raising bees and managing their hives. Both List and Altomore waxed poetic about the scent of a hive, as well as the relaxing feeling of simply being with and watching the bees.
“When you find apiaries, which is a bee yard, you will usually find a folding chair or a stool or a bench for people to go out and sit,” List said. “We work with the city of Livonia parks and rec; we have an apiary there and whenever we’re there, there’s always somebody walking by and waiting to come
in and sit and watch and listen.
“When we have lectures and observation hives, with the bees behind glass, it’s fun watching the kids but it’s also fun watching the adults watching the bees, getting mesmerized just by looking at it. It is mesmerizing if you let it happen to you,” List added.
While some may try to get into beekeeping as a way of “saving the bees,” SEMBA’s website discourages this and recommend those interested in that to “plant and encourage pollinator friendly farms and gardens, to join the movement to eradicate lethal pesticides, or to participate in citizen science projects that support endangered pollinators.” But for those with a passion and drive for the work, science and art of bee husbandry, Altomore has a dire warning for anyone following the road to beekeeping.
“Beekeeping is addictive,” Altomore said. “You think you’re going to have one or two hives, and before you know it your bees are multiplying, you’re splitting your hives, and very quickly you can have up to 10 or 12 hives.”
To learn more, go to sembabees.org. Call Staff Writer Dean Vaglia at (586) 498-1043.
City launches green initiative with automotive company
BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com
STERLING HEIGHTS — In September, Sterling Heights entered into a partnership with AGS Automotive to kick off the city’s Inspiring Green Initiative.
According to a release, the initiative was created to lead, educate and inspire sustainable living by engaging businesses, organizations and residents in supporting activities like expanding urban green spaces and promoting sustainable landscaping, including stormwater management.
Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor said the initiative helps drive the city’s commitment to creating a sustainable future.
“The Inspiring Green Initiative allows us to transform roadways and public spaces into greener, healthier environments that will benefit residents for generations,” he said in a statement.
With a donation of $30,000, AGS became the first Inspire Partner in the program. The donation helped to plant more than 90 new trees in the medians along 18 1/2 Mile Road.
According to the press release from the city, the initiative offers three levels of partnership.
Taylor said the partnership demonstrates what happens when the city and businesses work together.
Joe Loparco, co-president of AGS, commended the city’s vision and passion.
“We believe it’s important to contribute to the communities where we live and work, and this effort is a perfect example of how we can help create a better environment for all,” he said in a statement.
The initiative was reportedly inspired by the city’s revamped Adopt-A-Road program. It expands beyond litter clean-up to emphasize sustainability and environmental stewardship, the press release states.
A ribbon-cutting was held Sept. 15 to celebrate a partnership between the city and AGS Automotive, kicking off the city’s Inspiring Green Initiative. Photo provided by the city of Sterling Heights
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Parkway is the school’s sponsoring church.
During the interview process, Montoro’s first impression of the school was “it seemed like a great place to be.”
“I met with most of the key leaders. I met with Eric and with Sarah and the pastor of the church. It was a really good fit. It’s got great facilities and beautiful athletic fields,” Montoro said. “They were looking for my experience, and I was looking for quality staff. I’m very impressed with where the school is, I’m very impressed with the leadership and the quality of the teaching staff.”
As head of school, Montoro oversees the school, confirms the curriculum is taught the way it should be, and works with the leaders to ensure the mission of the school is fulfilled.
“That comes down to the everyday operations of the school, to the curriculum, to the instruction to the athletic program,” Montoro said. “My role is to ensure the mission is accomplished and to support the learning community.”
Montoro has years of experience working in education as a teacher and administrator. His most recent position was as the head of school at Christian Central Academy, a pre-K through 12th grade school in Williamsville, New York.
He also was the head for school from 2017-2020 at United Christian Academy, Newport, in Vermont; chief academic officer and principal from 2013-2017 at the Houghton Academy, in Houghton, New York; the principal from 1997 to 2013 at the Novi Christian Academy in Novi; and head of school from 1993-1997 at West Bend Christian School, in West Bend, Wisconsin. During his college days, he realized his calling was in education.
“I became a youth pastor at a church, and I found my joy was in creating courses and teaching them, either Sunday school or Wednesday nights with the youth group,” Montoro said. “I found myself bent more towards the education side of things. When I graduated from seminary, one of the places I looked for a job was in education. I took a position as a Christian education pastor/ principal and got into K-12 education and
never left it.”
In his new role as athletic director, Schlientz’s responsibilities include scheduling, game day management, making sure students are eligible, finding coaches and creating an environment for them to succeed, facility management and more. The after-school sports include football, girls volleyball, cross-country, soccer, basketball, baseball, softball and track. Many students play more than one sport.
“I always knew I wanted to work in athletics. Being at Parkway, it’s a smaller school, so a lot of our kids are in multiple sports. It teaches them time management, being able to juggle school. They have a great work ethic,” Schlientz said. “After school you’ve got practice and games late at night. Hopefully, they will learn how to be strong leaders. Sports are very competitive, and it takes a group of people to succeed. Not every team we play is a Christian school. We are a faith-based school, and we portray that to the world.”
Along with the core curriculum, the students also are drawn to other activities.
“They get involved in theater. They get involved in music,” Montoro said. “Both (are) really strong programs. At the high school level, they lead our worship.”
The school does not receive any government funding, and families pay tuition for their children to attend Parkway Christian School. Staying close to their Christian faith, the students have chapel once a week and Bible classes every day. The Bible curriculum is different by grade. Students also memorize a scripture passage every week. Prayer is omnipresent at the school.
“I think everyone in this building would agree that there is nothing in this life on which the ‘word’ does not apply or that faith should not play the largest part in it,” VanHouten said. “We direct what we do based on that standard of prayer and on the ‘word’ leading and guiding us.”
Holmgren always knew she wanted to be an educator.
“Home was my favorite. The smell of school supplies was my favorite,” she said. “I always grew up teaching kids and babysitting at a young age. I always wanted to work with kids.”
Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
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which was aired on ESPN. That number earned her a spot in the final four, where she faced the eventual Home Run Derby winner, Emma Lindhe.
It’s been an eventful season for Reagan and her family. Reagan has hit home runs all over the country this summer, but her mom wasn’t even familiar with the event just a few months ago.
“We’d never been in a home run derby before. Personally, I didn’t even know what it was,” Reagan’s mom, Rebecca Lohr, said. “She went up against about 25 girls in her Little League. … It was her very first time and she beat them all.”
After winning the derby for her Little League, the family received an email inviting Reagan to the regional home run derby in Georgia during the MLB All-Star Weekend festivities.
“We never saw regionals coming. We didn’t know that existed until they emailed us. … I was like ‘Is this a real email?’ I thought it was just spam at first,” Rebecca Lohr said. “To be able to highlight what she did. … It was a great experience to be able to watch her. Me and her dad were just so
proud of her.”
Reagan was able to finish in the top four in her region at the regional derby in Georgia, which allowed her to be one of just eight participants in the finals at Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
“I was at regionals when one of the assistants had walked over to me, and I had just got done with my last round of batting for the finals,” Reagan explained. “She told me that I was going to Pennsylvania for nationals, and I felt relieved and happy.”
Her slugging didn’t stop there, as Reagan blasted eight home runs in the opening round of nationals and earned a spot in the semifinals.
“I felt like I did everything I could and just wanted to enjoy the chance I got,” Reagan said. “My goal was to make it to the semifinals and I was able to get there. … The whole thing, all together, was big.”
Reagan was the first girl to hit in the semifinals and put up another great performance with eight home runs in the minute and a half round. Her competition was Emma Lindhe from Tallmadge, Ohio, who ended up hitting nine home runs and then winning the finals with a 19-home-run performance.
“I’ve heard of a home run derby, but I never knew you could get so far,” Reagan
said. “It was pretty surprising, and to know I got to go on ESPN was even more surprising. I just really enjoyed it all. Win or lose, it was a great thing.”
Softball has been a passion for most of Reagan’s life, and it comes through whenever she plays.
“As her coach, I couldn’t be more proud,” said Reaganr’s travel softball coach, Adam Hull. “Reagan represents everything great about youth softball: talent, sportsmanship and love for the game.”
Softball is an outlet for Reagan. It’s a
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“Softball is something I enjoy. … It’s where I feel calm,” Reagan said. “I’ve known softball since I was 3 years old doing T-ball. … It makes me feel at home.”
Reagan played in four different softball leagues in 2025. She also plays volleyball and is a junior honor society member at school.
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Fundraiser planned to support families of fallen, injured officers
BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — What begins with punchlines and laughter will carry a deeper purpose at a comedy show fundraiser aimed at supporting the families of two local police officers.
The fundraiser is being held to support the families of Warren police officer Nick Kott and Madison Heights police officer Kyle Kreger.
Brad Reckling’s Second Annual Comedy for a Cause is scheduled for Oct. 16 at The Roxy of Rochester, 401 Walnut Blvd., in Rochester. Doors open at 7 p.m. with the show beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets are $50 each and can be purchased online at theroxyrochester.com.
According to a press release from the Warren Police Department in November 2024, Kott was hunting with his family when he was critically injured in a fall. He was transported to the hospital in Midland and was airlifted to the University of Michigan’s hospital in Ann Arbor. He was originally listed in critical condition with no feeling from his neck down and was placed on a ventilator.
“It’s always heartening to see our community come together to support law enforcement,” Warren Police Commissioner Eric Hawkins said in a statement. “When it’s one of our own officers like Officer Kott who needs help, it’s especially meaningful.”
A GoFundMe campaign has been started to raise additional funds for Kott’s family.
At press time, it had raised $84,459 of its $100,000 goal, though no donations were shown within the last five months. It can be found at gofundme.com/f/help-nick-holliand-jack-with-nicks-recovery.
A statement from the Madison Heights Police Department posted on Facebook on Sept. 13 announced that Kreger had passed away after a battle with cancer.
“Kyle was more than just a police officer. He was a husband, father, brother, son, friend, a mentor and a shining example of what it means to serve with compassion and heart,” the statement said.
Kreger served the department for 10 years, according to the statement.
“We will remember Kyle not only for the uniform he wore, but for the love, laughter and light he brought into the lives of so many,” the release stated.
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Warren police officer Nick Kott, left, is shown with his wife and son. Kott was injured in a fall while hunting in November 2024.
Photo provided by the Warren Police Department
A group of Macomb Community College students studying early childhood development are holding a drive to benefit the baby pantry at St. Isidore’s Catholic Church in Macomb Township.The students have set up QR code, below, with which the public can purchase items from amazon.com.
College students help provide for local baby pantry
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
MACOMB COUNTY — As part of their practicum course in early childhood development at Macomb Community College, a group of students are holding a drive to benefit the baby pantry at St. Isidore’s Catholic Church in Macomb Township.
The drive, which began Sept. 16 and continues through Oct. 14, will provide baby essentials to families in need. MCC student Shannelle Smolarek, 27, is the organizer of the project.
“I attend St. Isidore’s, and I knew a little bit about the pantry,” said Smolarek, of Armada. “I thought it was a good idea.”
The students have set up QR code, shown, in which the public can purchase items from amazon.com. Clicking on the QR codes takes them right to a list of items that can be purchased, including diapers, diaper rash ointment, potty training underwear and snacks for toddlers. Student Jenna Haney volunteered to have the items sent to her house and to then bring them to the church.
“The pile is growing,” Smolarek said. “We’re getting a lot. I had no idea how many families needed help.”
As part of the process, the students visited the baby pantry in person.
“When we toured it, we learned they help 60 families a month,” Smolarek said. “It is making a big impact.”
“I think it was very well-run and very organized,” said MCC student Liana Sherako. “There is a small group of volunteers that put all the boxes together.”
Sherako, 23, said when coming up with outreach ideas, the majority of students voted on the baby pantry project.
“Our goal is to help the community as best we can to help the baby pantry provide to families,” she said. “It made me excited to be able to help. We also reached out to others around us who are able to help support this project. It’s really cool to see our classmates pitching in to help out.”
The students set up a social media page, and since many of them work at schools and day care centers, they have set up collection boxes at those sites.
Photos provided by Liana Sherako
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
22A/ STERLING HEIGHTS SENTRY • OCTOBER 1, 2025
OCT. 2
Gilmore Girls Party: Celebrate popular early 200Os TV show and dress as character for chance to win prize, Bundtini cakes also served during free event, 6-7 p.m., Sterling Heights Public Library, 40255 Dodge Park Road, RSVP required, (586) 446-2665, sterlingheights.gov/2136/library
OCT. 4
Electronics recycling: Drop off TVs, computers and other devices with electrical cord attachments, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Department of Public Works, 7200 18 Mile Road in Sterling Heights, event for residents only, (586) 446-2440, sterlingheights.gov
OCT. 5
Fire department open house: Includes awards ceremony, activities for kids and adults, demonstrations, tours, displays and refreshments, also emphasis on safe buying, charging and recycling of lithium-ion batteries, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Fire Station #4, 12850 15 Mile Road in Sterling Heights, (586) 446-2950, firedepartment@sterlingheights.gov
Cosplay workshop: Learn about horror and special effects makeup, presented by Michigan Cosplay & Photography Group, free event for ages 13 and older, 1:15-3:15 p.m., Sterling Heights Public Library, 40255 Dodge Park Road, RSVP required, (586) 446-2665, sterlingheights.gov/2136/library
OCT. 7
Fall Fest Gala: Fundraiser for Face Addiction Now (connects individuals and families impacted by substance use with no-cost programs and resources), includes family-style dinner, live entertainment, silent auction, raffles and prizes, open bar (with mocktails for those in recovery) and sweet treats, 5:30-9:30 p.m. (doors at 5 p.m.), Palazzo Grande, 54660 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, faceaddictionnow.org/ events/fallfest2025
OCT. 9
Pokémon Time: Bring cards, games and other items during meetup with other fans, 6-7 p.m., Sterling Heights Public Library, 40255 Dodge Park Road, free but RSVP required, (586) 446-2665, sterlingheights. gov/2136/library
OCT. 13
‘Message of Hope’ luncheon: Presented by Christian Women’s Connection, includes meal, guest speaker, music and special feature presentation, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Andiamo Banquet Center, 7096 E. 14 Mile Road in Warren, RSVP to Kim at (734) 740-3340
OCT. 15
Widowed Friends lunch: 1:30 p.m., Roger’s Roost, 33626 Schoenherr Road in Sterling Heights, RSVP to Vicky at (586) 260-2679, widowedfriends.com
OCT. 17
Area Community Foundation with proceeds supporting local cultural, educational and recreational opportunities, event includes dinner, premium bar, live music by SpaceCat, silent auction and more, also honors Clark A. Andrews of O’Reilly Rancilio P.C. for longtime committment to area through legal expertise and volunteerism, 6-11 p.m., Villa Penna, 43985 Hayes Road in Sterling Heights, sterlingheights.gov/ communityfoundation
OCT. 18
‘Sterling Frights’ Halloween: For ages 12 and younger, free event includes live music, hayrides, straw maze, cider and doughnuts, candy, photo opportunities, inflatables, rides and more, plus collection of nonperishable foods for local food banks, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Dodge Park, 40620 Utica Road in Sterling Heights, sterlingheights.gov
‘Sterling Frights’ Boos & Brews: For ages 21 and older, new event includes music, drinks, food, hayrides and roller skating (no rental), costumes encouraged, 5-8 p.m., Farmers Market Pavilion at Dodge Park, 40620 Utica Road in Sterling Heights, sterlingheights. gov
To view more Community Calendar and to submit your own event, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise an event, call (586) 498-8000.
OCT. 18-19
Macomb County HarvestFest: Includes trick-or-treat stations, hayrides, bird and reptile shows, pumpkin patch, inflatables, princesses and superheroes, petting zoo, movies, live music, games, food trucks and more, also bring items for Gleaners Community Food Bank, noon- 5 p.m., pavilion at Freedom Hill County Park, 14900 Metropolitan Parkway in Sterling Heights, harvestfestevents.com
OCT. 23
Widowed Friends lunch: 1:30 p.m., BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, 14456 Lakeside Circle in Sterling Heights, RSVP to Loree at (810) 335-2096 by Oct 21, widowedfriends.com
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Puttin’ on the Ritz gala: Presented by Sterling Heights
OCT.
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Medicare 101 educational seminar: Presented by Medicare Learning Services, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, also held Nov. 20, registration required, (586) 465-0588
ONGOING
Pumpkin patch: Also pumpkin pies and gourds for sale, plus areas for photo opportunities, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 12-30 and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 31, Christ Lutheran Church, 12500 Canal Road in Sterling Heights, proceeds support church and community needs, wallacegayle76@gmail.com
Upton House Museum tours: Visit 1860s Michigan Historical Landmark, 1-4 p.m. every Wednesday and second Sunday of month, 40433 Dodge Park Road in Sterling Heights, (586) 446-2495, sterlingheights. gov/789/upton-house-museum
Sterling Heights Skate Park: Open 7 a.m.-8 p.m. October-March, 40111 Dodge Park Road (between 41A District Court and Sterling Heights Public Library), sterlingheights.gov/1607/skate-park
Concerts at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre: Hear Kevin Gates hosted by DJ Chose Oct. 10 and Seether and Daughtry with P.O.D. and Kami Kehoe Oct. 11, Freedom Hill County Park, 14900 Metropolitan Parkway in Sterling Heights, 313presents.com
Widowed Friends dancing: Doors at 6 p.m. and music from 7-10:30 p.m. Tuesdays, cash bar available, American Polish Century Club, 33204 Maple Lane
CLASS REUNIONS
OCT. 4
Seaholm High School — Class of 1995: 30th reunion, includes live music by Lain Hanna, DJ Coop (Kevin Childs) and DJ Second Nature (Brett Belcastro), also light food and drinks, 7-11 p.m., ZANA, 210 S. Old Woodward Ave. in Birmingham, purchase ticket at eventbrite.com
OCT. 11
Warren Cousino High School — Class of 1980: 45th reunion, includes appetizers, buffet dinner, open bar, DJ playing ’70s music, photo booth, prizes and surprises, 6-10 p.m., Vintage House, 31816 Utica Road in Fraser, purchase ticket at warrencousinoclassof1980@gmail.com
Henry Ford II High School — Class of 1975: 50th reunion for first graduating class, includes open bar and professional photographer from 6-11 p.m., strolling hors d’oeuvres and desserts
in Sterling Heights, RSVP to Liz at (586) 801-4536, widowedfriends.com
Book clubs: Meetups for teens, early birds, those who want to snack and chat, others who want to discuss books they own, and new book and movie discussions, Sterling Heights Public Library, 40255 Dodge Park Road, (586) 446-2665, sterlingheights. gov/2136/library
Northern Toastmasters meetings: 6:30 p.m. every second and fourth Mondays of month, Leo’s Coney Island, 33577 Van Dyke Ave. in Sterling Heights, (248) 828-7481, samcrowl@comcast.net
Medicare open enrollment assistance: Macomb County residents 60 and older can meet with trained counselor, must be current Medicare beneficiary, bring medications and Medicare card, 9 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
Tuesdays-Thursdays Oct. 15-Dec. 7, VerKuilen Building, 21885 Dunham Road (Suite 9) in Clinton Township, make appointment at (586) 469-5228, macombgov. org/seniors
Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less: Virtual 15-week program presented by AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services and led by registered dietitian nutritionist, free for first-time participants ages 60 and older, register at (833) 262-2200 or wellnessprograms@ageways. org, tinyurl.com/agewaysworkshops
Health workshops: Hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, corewellhealth.org/classes-events/ southeast-michigan
Lupus support groups: 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of month and 7 p.m. every last Wednesday of month, Zoom, (248) 901-7299, milupus.org/support-groups
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS Zoning Board of Appeals
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 7:00 pm
City of Sterling Heights – City Council Chambers 40555 Utica Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Under Consideration: PZBA25-0017 – Marketplace Cove Apartments
Requesting Board approval for nine non-use variances which if granted would; 1. Permit three wall signs to extend above the eave line at the wall; 2. Permit one tensquare-foot leasing offce identifcation wall sign that is greater than the minimum size allowance of four-square-feet; and 3. Permit four internally illuminated signs and one internally illuminated monument style sign on property utilized for residential purposes.
Property Address: 8484 Brougham Drive
from 6-8 p.m., and pizza buffet at 9:30 p.m., Fern Hill Golf Club, 17600 Clinton River Road in Clinton Township, purchase ticket at myevent. com/henryford2classof1975reunion
Seaholm High School — Class of 1975: 50th reunion, includes food stations, drink ticket, music and other activities, also cash bar, 6 p.m., The Kingsley Bloomfield Hills — A Doubletree by Hilton, 39475 Woodward Ave., purchase ticket at seaholm1975@gmail.com or (248) 217-0990, make optional hotel reservation at (248) 6441400
OCT. 18
Lahser High School — Class of 1985: 40th reunion, 5-11 p.m., The Kingsley Bloomfield Hills — A Doubletree by Hilton, 39475 Woodward Ave., purchase ticket at eventbrite.com
Location: South side of Brougham Drive, east of Van Dyke Avenue
Current Zoning: C-3 General Business District and Van Dyke Mixed-Use Overlay District
PZBA25-0019 – K9 Resorts
Requesting Board approval for a use variance which if granted would permit a kennel on a parcel zoned C-2 Planned Comparison District.
Property Address: 13150 Hall Road
Location: South side of Hall Road, west of Schoenherr Road
Current Zoning: C-2 Planned Comparison District
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that any interested person may appear and comment upon the requests in person, or by agent or attorney during the public hearing to be held on the date and time, and at the location set forth above. Pertinent information related to the application may be reviewed at the Sterling Heights Offce of Planning, during regular business hours. Questions regarding the application can be directed to the Offce of Planning at 586-446-2360. Written comments may be submitted to the Sterling Heights Offce of Planning, 40555 Utica Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48313, or to the City Planner at shplanning@sterlingheights.gov up to 4:30 p.m. of the meeting date.
Anyone planning to attend the meeting who has need of special assistance under the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) is asked to contact the City’s Community Relations Offce at 586-446-2370, seven days prior to the meeting date. Staff will be pleased to make the necessary arrangements.
Published: Sterling Heights Sentry 10/01/2025
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Permanent part-time Custodian position, $18.37 - $22.92 hourly (32 Hours per week) includes beneft package. Successful completion of Civil Service Examination(s) is required, and applicants must meet all requirements set forth in the Employees Civil Service Ordinance, as well as possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and a good driving record. Pre-employment background investigation and substance abuse testing is required. Interested, applicants must submit application to the Clinton Township Employees Civil Service Commission, 40700 Romeo Plank Rd., Clinton Twp., MI 48038 on or before the close of business, Friday, October 10, 2025. Te Charter Township of Clinton is an Equal Opportunity Employer, applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or disability. For further information pertaining to this position or to download employment application please refer to www.clintontownship.com, click on Employment.
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THE CHOICE IS CLEAR...
SUPPORTS POLICE AND FIRE! Mayor Taylor is the only candidate for mayor who promises to provide the police and re departments with the funding, manpower, and equipment they need. FOR STRONG POLICE & FIRE VOTE FOR MAYOR MICHAEL C. TAYLOR!
SAFEST CITY RANKING! Sterling Heights remains the safest big city in Michigan and one of the safest in the US. According to FBI statistics, crime continues to decline and Sterling Heights remains safe! Mayor Taylor is committed to keeping Sterling Heights safe!
PARK IMPROVEMENTS! Mayor Taylor supported the recently passed Pathways initiative that will improve city parks, reforest the city, provide funding for a state of the art pickleball facility, allow the city to preserve green space and more!
Mayor Michael C. Taylor
$500+ MILLION IN ROAD FUNDING! Mayor Taylor has helped secure over $500 million in road funding for Sterling Heights roads, mostly from outside sources. Hundreds of local & major roads have been improved under Mayor Taylor & the city council’s leadership. Mayor Taylor is the only candidate for mayor who supports the Safe Streets road funding!
INCLUSIVE & WELCOMING! Mayor Taylor is the only candidate for mayor who supports the city’s efforts to be welcoming and inclusive to ALL residents.
PROPERTY VALUES RISING! Under Mayor Taylor’s leadership, property values in Sterling Heights have risen to unprecedented levels as the city is a highly desirable place to live, start a business and raise a family.
STRONG LOCAL ECONOMY! Sterling Heights’ economy remains strong and is growing. Our unemployment is low and businesses continue to invest in Sterling Heights, pumping billions of dollars into our local economy.
NEW TRAILS AND AMENITIES! Mayor Taylor has supported new trails and has voted to increase nonmotorized trails for city residents to enjoy for years to come.
THURSDAYS AT THE PARK! Mayor Taylor and the council made Thursdays at Dodge Park the best local community event in Michigan. The Farmers Market, beer garden, food trucks, and concert make for an incredible experience!
GOOD GOVERNMENT! Sterling Heights provides great services to residents and businesses. Low taxes, relatively low water & sewer rates and debt, transparency, and professional management add up to great value for you!