BEHIND THE WHEEL 4A
Beacon Tree sculpture makes debut on new art walk
BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The first sculpture along the township’s planned art walk has been installed near Heritage Lake and Garden on the Shelby Township Civic Center Campus.
Commissioned by the Shelby Township Downtown Development Authority Board, the Beacon Tree Sculpture is the first step in creating the new art walk that officials say will connect the cultural landmarks on the municipal campus.
The Beacon Tree sculpture was designed by Detroit-based artists Israel and Erik Nordin, of the Detroit Design Center.
The work, Shelby Township Downtown Development Authority chair Greg Gagnon explained, draws inspiration from the township’s role in the Underground Railroad and the story of the historic Beacon Tree of Spring Hill Farm.
“There’s a history to it that’s pretty interesting, about the Underground Railroad and the slaves looking for the Beacon Tree as their stopover before
See SCULPTURE on page 10A
Utica City Council denies packing plant property purchase
BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com
UTICA — During the Utica City Council meeting Oct. 14, council members unanimously rejected a letter of intention from Zuniga Cement Construction Inc. to purchase 22 city-owned acres on Chapoton Street that were part of the former packing plant’s property.
Zuniga Cement Construction Inc. is based in Warren at 22500 Ryan Road and provides cement construction services. The purpose of their purchase would be to install a concrete crusher for the business.
“We also plan to use the property to store additional aggregates and materials for our use,” Tomas Zuniga, a representative with Zuniga Cement Construction Inc., said in a letter of intention to the council.
The city listed the property for $450,000, and the business was offering $375,000.
Utica Mayor Gus Calandrino expressed concerns on whether this business was a good fit for the area.
“I know we’ve talked a lot about revisioning our downtown and what purpose that property could serve,” Calandrino said.
“This is our last parcel of undeveloped land in the city,” Calandrino said. “I think we need to
See PROPERTY on page 11A
The Beacon Tree sculpture, by Israel and Erik Nordin, of the Detroit Design Center, is the first piece of art installed on a planned art walk in Shelby Township.
Photo provided by Greg Gagnon
Students explore entrepreneurship through SparkLab program
BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com
UTICA — Students at Stevenson and Henry Ford II high schools had the opportunity to explore entrepreneurship opportunities through SparkLab, an eight-week program designed to teach about creativity and business.
Through a partnership with SIGU Capital, of Royal Oak, and KMI Family Ventures, of Birmingham, SparkLab gives students hands-on experience in starting and building a business. This was a pilot program with Stevenson and Ford II, and SparkLab hopes to expand it, according to the district.
“One of the Spark Labs Founders is a Stevenson High School graduate and reached out to his former business teacher, Janet Gendelman, to help implement in UCS (Utica Community Schools),” UCS Public Relations coordinator Jennifer Kane said in an email.
Nate Guinane, SIGU Capital co-founder, explained how the program works.
“Students will pick a business idea — service or product — name it, build a logo and a marketing scheme,” Guinane said in a press release. “At the end everything will culminate to an eight-minute presentation, ‘Shark Tank’ style with judges.”
Students were split into groups to present their business plans to judges, in multiple rounds, in the hopes of winning a share of $15,000 in prizes.
See SPARKLAB on page 8A
ABOVE: Maddox Smith, 5, of Shelby Township, puts a creepy critter on a haunted birdhouse.
LEFT: Brynley Smith, 9, of Shelby Township, decorates a spooky wooden birdhouse.
Photos by Erin Sanchez
NEAR LEFT: Charli Smith, 6, of Shelby Township, makes a haunted birdhouse during a program at the Shelby Township Library Oct. 23.
FAR LEFT: Spooky accessories cover a haunted birdhouse created at the Shelby Township Public Library.
BEHIND THE WHEEL
‘We
brought it back from the dead’
TAKE A RIDE WITH THE FHOLE WRECKERS
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
The F-Hole Wreckers prove that sometimes all you need are rockabilly tunes and a vintage hearse. Since 2018, the rockabilly band has built a following while gigging at Freddy’s Bar & Grill in Clinton Township; the Kuhnhenn Brewing Co., in Clinton Township; the Old Miami in Detroit; and the Diesel Concert Lounge in Chesterfield Township. Each time they’re on stage, it’s the 1950s all over again.
With a Gretsch six-string slung over his shoulder is Kurt J. on lead guitar, vocals and pompadour. Drummer Bradley James fuels the band’s backbeat at just the right tempo. Rounding out the trio is Adam Bob slapping the upright bass influenced by his idols: Lee Rocker, Willie Dixon, Chuck Berry and Marshall Lytle of Bill Haley & His Comets.
At shows, the audience is treated to original songs that include “Change My Direction,” “Ride of Frankenstein” and “Death Wish.” The F-Hole Wreckers also toss in cover songs with enough retro rockabilly vibes and sorchin’ surf sounds to get people dancing. When seeing the band live, there’s a feeling that Johnny Cash is watching from up above and Jerry Lee Lewis, if he could, would travel through time with his piano to
join them on stage.
The F-Hole Wreckers share family ties: Kurt J. and Bradley James, of Chesterfield Township, are brothers who grew up listening to music that ranged from George Gershwin to Elvis Presley to Led Zeppelin. Their mom, Diane Mogan, was a music teacher whose students came to the family home for lessons. The brothers graduated from Lutheran High School North in Macomb Township.
The F-Hole Wreckers, from left, Adam Bob, Kurt J. and Bradley James, travel to gigs in a 1984 Cadillac DeVille limousine hearse.
Photos by Erin Sanchez
The 1984 Cadillac DeVille limousine hearse gets different reactions from people, some who love it and some who fear it.
Hearse
As young kids, all three guys were exposed to artists from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. Classical, jazz and rock made an impact. Part of their sound also stems from the heavy metal bands they like.
“There’s a lot. Slayer. Rammstein. Mastodon. Shining,” Bradley James said. “We go to a lot of metal shows. I think we play heavier than most rockabilly bands.”
Adam Bob, a 2006 Romeo High School graduate, started playing music when he was about 21.
“I started late,” he said. “I learned how to play electric bass first. My stepdad was a collector. I began playing bass by ear by listening to my favorite bands at the time.”
He switched to upright bass after listening to the Stray Cats.
“I ordered a cheap bass off eBay,” Adam Bob said. “I would play six hours a day. It’s different. It’s definitely harder to play. You need this kind of instrument to play jazz and rockabilly.”
Adam Bob also is “big on country music.”
“I can’t get enough ’90s roadhouse
country,” he said. “Alan Jackson, Joe Diffie, Vince Gill.”
The F-Hole Wreckers also pay homage to rockabilly kings the Stray Cats, occasionally performing as the Strait Cats. Because of the two bands, they decided on a company name under the moniker the F-Hole Wrecking Co. As for the name, F-holes are basically a pair of sound holes on a guitar that are shaped like the letter f.
‘One
of the slowest things
I’ve ever ridden in’
While most bands use trucks or vans to transport their instruments to gigs, the FHole Wreckers stay in tune driving a 1984 Cadillac DeVille limousine hearse, a car meant for funerals.
When the group found the vehicle, “It looked like it had been dragged out of a swamp,” Kurt J. said. “You could see all the history and all the years from the different paint colors.”
No worries, though. Kurt J. is a mechanic and fixed it up.
“We brought it back from the dead. I just basically painted it with industrial enamel paint to make a nice white top,” Kurt J. said. “After that, I said, ‘I’m done.’ I like how it looks. I like that it’s not finished.”
The hearse fits all the band’s equipment: guitars, the double bass, drums and monitors.
“Those limos, they’re extra long,” Kurt J. said. “Because it was off a limo platform, there is a lot of extra space.”
The talented musicians travel by hearse locally and have cruised to Traverse City; Arcadia, Michigan; Dayton, Ohio; and Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio. The guys often let other people sit in it and take pictures. The ride brings out different reactions from people.
“We’ve had both experiences. One of sheer joy when they see us coming down the road. They look at this thing and go ‘I can’t believe what I’m seeing.’ Then you have the other people that look at it and freak out, clench their purse, back up, grab their dog and hold their kids tight,” Kurt J. said. “There’s people out there that are scared of it. There’s people out there that think it’s cool. Sometimes they ask, ‘Are there dead people in there?’ or ‘Aren’t you worried about any spirits?’”
Bradley James said the rig is a great way to promote live shows, because wherever you find the hearse, you find the band. The bandmates agree the car drives “low and slow.”
“One of the slowest things I’ve ever ridden in, zero to 60,” Adam Bob said. “Whatever gets us there.”
Rockabilly music, classic cars, junkyards and greased-back hair sync with each other, but why?
“It’s American rock ‘n’ roll. It’s American motors,” Bradley James said. “Everything popped big in the ’50s.”
“It’s been that way since the creation,” Adam Bob said. “When hillbilly and rock ‘n’ roll merged together, it attracted all the rebels.”
The F-Hole Wreckers are such big fans of the rat rod car style that they hold a Rat Rod Rally every summer at Three Blind Mice Irish Pub in Mount Clemens.
“A rat rod is a half-done vehicle that has an upgraded, hot-rodded engine but nothing else,” Kurt J. said. “It’s really bare bones. Usually a rat rod is something you kind of just climb into, but it runs. It looks gnarly.”
Check out the band at fholewreckers. com. The F-Hole Wreckers will perform Nov. 1 during the Spellbound Halloween costume party at the Caché Cocktail & Wine Bar, located at 23218 Greater Mack Ave. in St. Clair Shores. The Caché Cocktail & Wine Bar Facebook page said the party will be from 8 p.m. until midnight.
SparkLab
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The SparkLab curriculum provided over 40 on-demand video modules from 12 different subject matter experts to educate students on key areas of entrepreneurship, such as strategy, finance, marketing, leadership and storytelling. By the end of the course, students were expected to have a full business plan, branding package, operations strategy, financial projections and a compelling story.
“Our vision with SparkLab is to give students real-world experience at an earlier stage in life,” Guinane said in the press release. “It’s about more than just entrepreneurialism. It’s about opening their eyes to possibility, empowering them with tools,
and building confidence in whatever path they choose.”
Approximately 300 students participated in the program, and their projects were focused on pitching the idea to the judges. There was no requirement to create a product or service that is ready to go to market.
“This project has been fun because we get to be creative while working as a team and it’s showing me how much thought goes into building and marketing a business,” Lia Raciti, Henry Ford II High School junior, said in an email. “I’ve learned that starting a business takes more planning and detail than I expected.”
For more information, visit uticak12. org.
Call Staff Writer Sarah Wright at (586) 498-1068.
Photo provided by Utica Community Schools
Students from Stevenson and Henry Ford II high schools learned about different aspects of entrepreneurship through the eight-week SparkLab program.
OAA & MAC PREP FOOTBALL REGULAR SEASON RESULTS
BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — The 2025 high school football regular season has come to an end. Teams all over metro Detroit are celebrating division titles and preparing for district tournaments that kick off this weekend.
Oakland Activities Association
OAA-Red
The Oakland Activities Association Red division is widely considered to be one of the best divisions in the state. This year, Clarkston will take home the outright division crown after finishing 4-0 in the division. This is the first time that Clarkston has finished in sole possession of first place in the Red since the 2020 season, when the program also went undefeated in the OAARed. Clarkston has won at least one playoff game every year since 2021. Oxford, Rochester Adams and West Bloomfield will also all be in the postseason, and Rochester Adams will face cross-town rival Rochester in the first round.
OAA-White
The OAA-White is also a premier division in the state, and in 2025 Harper Woods earned its first division title since joining the OAA in 2022. The school went a perfect 4-0 in the White and with a win on Oct. 24, completed an undefeated 9-0 regular season. Harper Woods is also the only team that defeated Clarkston in the regular season. Birmingham Groves was the runner-up in the White and is always a threat in the postseason, while Rochester Hills Stoney Creek and Rochester will also participate in postseason play.
OAA-Blue
Farmington won the Blue this season for the first time since 2014 thanks to an undefeated season against OAA-Blue opponents. The difference ended up being a 35-22 win over rival North Farmington earlier this season. While the Blue was competitive this
SPORTS
year, Farmington still recorded a 49-7 loss to Clarkston and will be an underdog the farther the team goes in postseason play. Birmingham Seaholm and North Farmington will also look to make noise in district play.
OAA-Gold
Ferndale’s first-year head coach, Donovan Jackson, will end Year 1 with an OAAGold title after going 4-0 in the division. The program hasn’t won the division since 2022 and has to be excited about the future. Unfortunately, the Gold wasn’t competitive enough for any team in the division to earn a playoff spot. Ferndale went 5-4 on the season and 1-4 against non-OAA-Gold teams, including a 44-8 loss to Harper Woods. No other team in the division finished with a .500 or better record.
Macomb Area Conference
MAC-Red
The MAC-Red is one of the tougher groups in the state, and this year Romeo finished with a 5-0 Red record with a division title for the first time since 2021. Romeo started the season 0-2 with losses to Rochester Adams and Grosse Pointe South, but then won the team’s next six games and will look to make a run in the postseason. Macomb Dakota, Utica Eisenhower and Sterling Heights Stevenson will all participate in the playoffs as well.
MAC-White
Since moving from the Red to the White in 2022, Grosse Pointe South has won the MAC-White every season. This year will mark four consecutive division titles for South; however, the team did suffer a 25-22 loss to MAC-White foe St. Clair Shores Lakeview. Utica, Lakeview, and Roseville will also participate in postseason play, and Roseville will face Grosse Pointe South in Round 1.
MAC-Blue
Port Huron Northern moved from the White to the Blue in 2022 and now has won the division title in three out of four seasons. Northern beat its two biggest competitors in the division, Port Huron and Warren Cousino, by scores of 21-7 and 35-22 respectively. Cousino, Port Huron and Warren Mott all have seats at the postseason table as well, thanks to all three schools finishing with better than .500 records.
MAC-Gold
Warren Fitzgerald has been a consistent regular-season threat for several years now, but hasn’t won a MAC-Gold title since 2021. After a 5-0 Gold record, Fitzgerald is back on top of the division and will be looking to carry that momentum forward into district play. Marysville and Madison Heights Lamphere also had solid seasons in the MACGold and will play in the postseason.
MAC-Silver
Last season, Marine City was one of the bigger stories in the state due to a run
that took the team all the way to the state semifinals. Marine City ended up losing to Jackson Lumen Christi, the team that ended up winning the Division 6 state title, but this year is in position again to advance in the postseason. Marine City went 5-0 in a Silver division that will have one other postseason participant in 7-2 Center Line.
MAC-Bronze
Two seasons ago, Madison Heights Madison went 0-9 and the school brought in coach Kyle Gary to try to right the ship. Last season, the school went 3-6, and in 2025 Madison celebrates a MAC-Gold title. The program went from 0-5 to 5-0 in division play in just two seasons and will look to carry that momentum into the postseason. Hazel Park, Clawson and Clinton Township Clintondale will also play in Districts as the Bronze takes four teams to the playoffs.
For playoff matchups and times, visit MHSAA.com.
Call Sports Writer Scott Bentley at (586) 498-1090.
Sculpture
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they went to Canada,” Gagnon said.
According to a township press release, from 1850 to 1864, Peter and Sarah Lerich “sheltered freedom seekers on their journey north, transforming their spring house into a refuge hidden beneath vines. A cedar tree, planted atop the spring, became a beacon for those escaping slavery — a landmark pointing toward freedom in Canada. The new Beacon Tree sculpture honors this legacy, reminding the community that Shelby Township has long been a place of refuge, light, and hope for those most in need.”
“I think it came out pretty nice,” Gagnon said.
The township described the meaning of the sculpture’s features in the press release:
“At its core, the sculpture is deeply rooted in history and hope. A singular torch-like stalk lifts upward toward a stainless steel grid cube, representing a growing community in motion, reaching toward the sky. This upward gesture reflects Shelby Township’s growth — transformation through industry, transportation, and innovation from the early days of the Packard Proving Grounds to today’s advanced manufacturing and robotics firms along Shelby Parkway and beyond.
“The cube itself symbolizes the township’s borders and the many neighborhoods and communities that come together to form Shelby Township. From this grid structure, the abstracted branches of the tree grow and extend outward, reaching to the sky as a representation of the township’s vitality, unity, and shared future. The tree’s stem and base bend with implied motion, symbolizing the township’s path of progress, a road forged from its roots and carried forward into the future.”
The art walk, according to officials, will link the Shelby Township Library, with its Pewabic tile mural, Children’s Tree sculpture, and custom glass donor wall celebrating Heritage Lake, to other features of the municipal campus, including the Andrews Schoolhouse Museum, Historic Hope Chapel, and the train display.
The art walk project is being funded through a crowdfunding campaign by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and the Shelby Township DDA, which is being offered through the Michigan-based crowdfunding platform Patronicity.
“When public spaces can combine recreation with public art and a welcoming space, the result is a community gathering space where people want to spend time and commune,” MEDC Regional Prosperity Managing Director Paula Holtz said in a prepared statement. “The new Civic Center
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDED
BUDGET FOR 2026 AND 2025 BUDGET AS AMENDED
The Charter Township of Shelby Board of Trustees will hold a Public Hearing on the 2026 Budget and 2025 Budget, as amended, at the Municipal Offces, 52700 Van Dyke, Shelby Township, Michigan, 48316, on Wednesday, November 5th, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. and Thursday, November 6th, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. in the Lower Level Conference Room.
“The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing.”
This notice is published in compliance with Public Act 267 of 1976, as amended, M.C.L.A. 41.72a(2)(3), M.C.L. 141.412, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or service at the hearing should contact the Shelby Township Clerk’s Offce at (586) 731-5102, TDD (586) 726-2731.
A copy of the 2026 Proposed Budget and the 2025 Budget, as amended, will be on fle and available for inspection during normal business hours at the Offce of the Clerk.
Stanley Grot
Township Clerk
52700 Van Dyke
Shelby Township, MI 48316 (586) 731-5102
Campus Art Walk will do just that, and we are pleased to provide resources for this effort through our Public Spaces Community Places program.”
If the campaign reaches its crowdfunding goal of $47,000 by Oct. 30 — it was at $29,830 on Oct. 26 — the project will win a matching grant with funds made possible by MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places program. The campaign funding will
complete the art walk with the installation of lighting, seating, landscaping, a walking trail and universally designed and barrierfree features.
For project details and to donate, visit patronicity.com/beacon. For questions, email shelbytwpdda@gmail.com or call (586) 419-9900.
Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.
SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 07, 2025, IN THE BOARD ROOM OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 52700 VAN DYKE, SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Supervisor Richard Stathakis.
The Invocation was led by Mr. Stathakis followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Veterans Event Coordinator Phil Randazzo.
AWARDS & PRESENTATIONS
Swearing-In Ceremony for K9 CJ
Mr. Grot conducted a Swearing-In Ceremony for K9 CJ. K9 CJ was named in honor of Wayne State University K9 Offcer Colin Rose, who was killed in the line of duty.
2025 Beautifcation Awards from the Beautifcation Committee
The Beautifcation Committee recognized the 2025 Beautifcation Award winners who were John Bones and Cyndi Logli, Karen and Frank Slanczka, Caleb and Georgia Sullivan, and Susan Yarrington. The Hall of Fame winner was Delores Bignotti. St. Kieran Catholic Church was the Business Award winner. Honorable Mention went to Mark Smith.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Richard Stathakis, Stanley Grot, James Carabelli, Lucia Di Cicco, Lisa Casali, John Vermeulen, Vince Viviano Also Present: Rob Huth, Township Attorney
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes: Board Meeting -- September 16, 2025 (Requested by Clerk’s Offce)
To approve the minutes as presented.
B. Request for Extension of Appointing Authority for Disciplinary Action in the Police Department (Requested by Human Resources)
To concur with the recommendation of Human Resources Director Lisa Suida and grant an extension of the Appointing Authority given to the Chief of Police that commenced on August 5, 2025 to November 30, 2025 solely for the purpose of imposing disciplinary action, up to and including the termination of employment, pertaining to a matter involving a Police Patrol Offcer employed by the Police Department.
C. Publicly Funded Health Insurance Contribution (PA 152) 2026 (Requested by Human Resources)
To concur with the recommendation of Human Resources Director Lisa Suida and, in accordance with the Publicly Funded Health Insurance Contribution Act, elect to exempt the employees and elected public offcials of the Charter Township of Shelby from the requirements of this Act for the medical beneft plan year beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2026.
D. Adobe Creative Cloud Subscription Renewal (Requested by Community Relations Department)
To concur with the recommendation of Community Relations Director Brad Bates and approve the renewal of 12 Adobe Creative Cloud for Teams - all apps - licensing subscriptions and 2 Adobe Acrobat Pro for team’s licenses for $14,009.67. Funds are to be taken from General Fund line item 101757-804-600.
E. Historical Committee Reappointments (Requested by Clerk’s Offce)
To concur with the recommendation of Historical Committee Chairman Clendon R. Mason and reappoint Jim Cable and Clendon R. Mason as members of the Historical Committee for a three-year term expiring September 21, 2028.
F. Cancellation of October 21, 2025, Regular Board Meeting (Requested by Clerk’s Offce)
To cancel the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees on October 21, 2025, due to Board Room Technology updates.
G. Cancellation of November 4, 2025, Regular Board Meeting Due to Romeo School “District” [sic] Special Election (Requested by Clerk’s Offce)
To cancel the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees on November 4, 2025, due to the Romeo School “District” [sic] Special election.
H. Bill Run in the Amount of $4,160,381.85. (Requested by Financial Management)
To approve the Bill Run in the amount of $4,160,381.85, as presented.
To approve the Consent Agenda, with the deletion of the Item F. Cancellation of October 21, 2025, Regular Board Meeting, as amended.
MOTION carried to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes – Carabelli, Casali, Stathakis, Vermeulen, Viviano Nays – none
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Stathakis read the items on the Regular Agenda.
MOTION carried to approve the agenda as presented.
PLANNING COMMISSION
1. Adoption for Rezoning Petition #25-21 Simone Mauro (Shelby North, LLC) (Requested by Planning and Zoning)
MOTION carried to adopt Rezoning Petition #25-21 Simone Mauro (Shelby North, LLC); 13000, 13060, 13110 & 13152 26 Mile Road, Part of Vacant Parcel No. 23-07-02-200-032, Parcel No(s), 23-07-02-200-028, 23-07-02-200-024 & 23-07-02-200-023, located on the south side of 26 Mile Road, west of Schoenherr Road; Rezoning from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to R-1-B (Single Family Residential) based on the following:
1. The R-1-B zoning classifcation is consistent with the predominant zoning pattern in the northeast quadrant of the community.
2. The planned extension of sanitary sewers to this portion of the Township supports an increase in density.
3. The change is not out of scale with existing development patterns in this area of the Township.
4. The change in zoning would provide a more uniform and consistent development pattern. Roll Call: Ayes – Grot, Viviano, Carabelli, Casali, DiCicco, Stathakis, Vermeulen Nays – none
DEPARTMENTAL & COMMITTEE
2. Board Room Audio and Video Systems Upgrade (Requested by Supervisor’s Offce)
MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Township Supervisor Rick Stathakis to contract with Advanced Lighting & Sound to upgrade the audio and video system in the Board Room at a cost of $39,291.00. Funds are to be taken from Capital Improvement Fund line item 427-265985-000 and amend the budget accordingly.
3. Copier/Printer Lease Agreement - Building Department (Requested by Building Department)
MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Building Director Tim Wood to lease a Ricoh IM C4510 Color Laser printer for the Building Department at a cost of $157.52 per month for a 60-month term. Additional fees are charged in the amount of $0.0073 per black & white print and $0.0735 per color print copy. Maintenance, parts, staples and toner are included for the term of the lease. Funds are to be taken from General Fund line item 101-371-730-300 and amend the budget accordingly. CLOSED SESSION
4. Closed Session to Consider Attorney-Client Privileged Materials (Requested by Human Resources)
MOTION carried to enter a closed session pursuant to the Michigan Open Meetings Act, specifcally Section 8(h) of the Act MCL 15.268(h),
with our attorney regarding an employment matter for Board discussion.
MOTION TO ADJOURN
Published: Shelby-Utica News 10/29/2025
MOTION carried to adjourn.
MOTION carried to adjourn at 8:19 p.m. A COMPLETE SET OF MINUTES IS AVAILABLE IN THE CLERK’S
Property
be patient and deliberate about making any decisions for that parcel, and allowing a cement construction company really is not going to transform that area the way I envision it, and I believe the way most of us on council feel as well.”
Council member Joel DeVriendt echoed Calandrino’s concerns about the project.
“So, I want to stress more on the side of the future of Utica,” DeVriendt said. “I think the use of that property is critical to how this city is going to evolve in the future. I’d like Utica to be a destination, and a concrete crushing plant is not really going to be attractive for that.”
Other City Council members, including Lou Backus, expressed concerns about potential noise and dust, among other issues, that could come from the proposed development.
“I’m in that business, concrete business,” Backus said. “I know I’ve been to several crushing plants. They’re loud, very dusty. Not only that, but they bring all the dust out of the driveway onto the roads. I mean, they’re continuously cleaning their driveways and roads just to keep the dust down. So, I don’t think it’d be a great fit for us at all.”
Zuniga Cement Construction Inc. couldn’t immediately be reached for comment.
For more information, visit cityofutica.org.
Call Staff Writer Sarah Wright at (586) 498-1068.
Suspect, charges named in Macomb Township shooting
MOTIVE, RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SUSPECT AND VICTIM REMAIN UNCLEAR
BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com
MOUNT CLEMENS — On Oct. 22, Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham and Prosecutor Peter Lucido released the name of the suspect in the alleged attempted murder of a Macomb Township businessman earlier this month and outlined the charges he now faces.
Martin
Jasan Delanta Martin, 32, is accused of shooting at and wounding Eddie Jawad at his home on 24 Mile Road on the morning of Oct. 14. According to court records, Martin was arraigned in the 41A District Court in Shelby Township on Oct. 22 on one count of assault with intent to commit murder and various weapons charges. His bond was set at $1 million cash or surety and he remained held in the Macomb County Jail at press time. He faces up to life in prison if convicted. No defense attorney was listed in court records.
Martin requested a court-appointed at-
torney.
“This is an individual that is on parole out of Ohio, transferred here to Michigan,” Lucido said. “As such it’s a ‘hab four’ or habitual four, up to a life offense. In addition, he’s on parole for armed robbery, kidnapping and assault with a dangerous weapon and probably will have a parole hold, if not already in place, will be in place by the time of his arraignment today.”
Investigators said a suspect snuck onto Jawad’s property on 24 Mile Road near Wellington Valley Drive at around 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 14. The suspect, later identified by investigators as Martin, fired seven shots from a 9mm handgun at Jawad, who was in a car, at around 10:20 a.m. Martin then allegedly fled in a black Ford Escape SUV bearing a license plate that Wickersham said was stolen from a Cadillac registered to a Detroit address.
The Ford Escape proved pivotal in finding Martin, even with the stolen license plate. Investigators relied on details including brake dust on the wheels and smudges and bird poop on the vehicle while crossrefencing security footage from Jawad’s home and traffic cameras in the area. The
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ON SENIOR LIVING
Volunteers offer assistance, friendly conversation to lonely seniors
ABY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
s they retire, experience age-related health conditions and even lose loved ones, some older adults may find themselves experiencing loneliness — possibly for the first time.
Loneliness and social isolation aren’t just emotionally taxing. According to the National Institute on Aging, those who are lonely or socially isolated are more likely to be admitted to the emergency room. Loneliness and isolation are also linked to greater risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, anxiety, obesity, weakened immune function, cognitive decline, depression, dementia and death.
But there are local agencies that can provide comfort and companionship to seniors at no cost.
Macomb/Oakland counties
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RIGHT: Participants in the Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers program are paired with someone in the community who will visit with them on a regular basis. Volunteers often become close with the people they spend time with, as they get to know each other.
Photo provided by Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers
LEFT: Volunteers at The Helm at the Boll Life Center pack meals that will be delivered to homebound seniors.
Photo provided by The Helm at the Boll Life Center
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.
Creativity, haunts and dolls,
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
Two Warren residents take pride in their handmade Halloween display pieces, which they’ve been creating for a number of years.
Couple Braxton Young and Kat Young have had a love for Halloween ever since they were little. Braxton’s father was even born on Halloween.
“Growing up, we were always dressed up and always decorated the house,” Braxton said.
Kat said it’s her favorite holiday.
This year, it has taken them around two weeks and counting to set up their display pieces. The pieces include a homemade spider they call Miss Velvet, a life-size coffin and mummy on
ABOVE: Warren residents Braxton Young and Kat Young stand near one of their homemade Halloween displays.
LEFT: Most of the Youngs’ display pieces are handmade. Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
their front porch, and the newest addition, a repainted dollhouse with “zombified” porcelain dolls spread out around it.
“We got the house off of Facebook, and what was it, white and pink and purple, and we painted it,” Braxton said.
“I put all the spiderwebs,” Kat said. “I hung the lights.”
Kat and Braxton said they’ve had Miss Velvet in their collection for approximately five years. Braxton said it was one of the first projects they did by themselves. The spider is made out of chicken wire, spray foam, plastic wrap and PVC pipe — for the legs — for easy storage.
The couple look to YouTube and other forms of social media for tips and builds.
“There’s these people called “Wicked Makers” on YouTube, and they just make tons of stuff,” Braxton said.
Braxton went on to say the channel started with small spiders and has grown to make animatronics. Braxton also called them an inspiration.
“We’re not there yet, but maybe one day we’ll get there,” Braxton said.
Kat received the porcelain dolls from her parents’ house. They “zombified” them using paint and other materials. Braxton said they create a whole day centered around making decorations involving their two children.
“It’s a process for sure,” Kat said. Kat said the coffin on their porch has
been in her family since she was around 12 years old.
“That is one of my big staples that we put out just because it’s sentimental and it has memories,” Kat said.
The mummy was created by wrapping Braxton in plastic wrap and tracing his silhouette. Kat said a closer look shows indentations for the mouth and eyes.
“That’s one of my prize home DIYs,” Kat said.
The next display on their docket is an alien. So far, it has the basic body outline and a mask for the face. They work on it in their garage, which is also where most of their props are housed across the seasons.
They start the teardown the day after Halloween. Braxton said they try to get the props in the garage as quickly as possible.
“Because then we start decorating for Christmas,” Kat said.
“Mostly it’s just kind of getting everything into the garage and then slowly putting it away after that,” Braxton said.
The house can be broken down, but, Braxton said, it will be a bit more difficult this year since there are things attached to it.
Braxton and Kat said they get a lot of their props from garage sales, Facebook Marketplace and other discounted stores. Some of the items, such as the spiderwebs, are specially ordered. Kat said they don’t really visit craft stores, since they don’t usually have outdoor supplies.
They suggest that first-time makers try YouTube or other sources to start out. Braxton said that while starting his alien prop, he consulted the video site. They plan on adding more props through the years.
Seniors
Oakland and St. Clair counties. Despite the name, neither the volunteers nor the recipients need to be religious, explained Community Outreach Coordinator Stacey Conte.
“Our whole goal is to help seniors and disabled adults to stay in their own homes,” Conte said.
While they prioritize those who are low income or don’t have family nearby, Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers does assist some people who don’t fall into either of those categories. Conte said volunteers will do things like light housework, minor home repairs and yardwork; provide respite care for family caregivers; and take program participants to medical appointments.
“We try to customize our services to what our volunteer skill set is,” Conte said.
One of their most popular services is their companion program. Conte said a senior is matched with a volunteer based on shared interests and geography, and the volunteer will connect with the senior either through weekly or bi-weekly home visits or phone calls.
“That’s one of our most popular services,” Conte said. “A lot of people are isolated
and lonely, especially since the (COVID-19) pandemic.”
Conte said it’s not uncommon for volunteers and seniors to become close; in some cases, they find themselves being invited for holiday meals or birthday celebrations.
“A lot of them become really good friends,” Conte said.
The group runs background checks on volunteers and sends a representative with the volunteer on the first visit, Conte said.
To volunteer or to receive services from Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, go to ivcinfo.org or call (586) 757-5551 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays.
Catholic Charites of Southeast Michigan, which serves residents of Oakland and Macomb counties, offers a similar program, called the AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program.
Carmela LaCommare, program manager for the AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program, said they pair volunteers age 55 and older with seniors or disabled individuals age 21 and over for friendly visits.
“It helps older adults who are homebound,” LaCommare said. “Our older adults in our community sometimes don’t have family members nearby.”
Volunteers are matched with participants based on similar interests, skills or
hobbies. Besides providing companionship, volunteers might take participants to medical appointments or the grocery store, or out to lunch or to bingo or other events.
LaCommare said the average age of their volunteers is 80, and they have one volunteer who just celebrated her 91st birthday.
“It’s an awesome program,” LaCommare said. “Seniors understand each other.”
LaCommare said they currently have a waiting list and need more volunteers.
Volunteers undergo an extensive background check and training, she said.
To volunteer or have a volunteer assigned to you, call (248) 537-3300.
Grosse Pointes/Harper Woods
Residents in the five Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods age 55 and older can turn to The Helm at the Boll Life Center in Grosse Pointe Farms for companionship through the Friendly Reassurance Program. Volunteers are paired with seniors and must have at least monthly communication with each other, although Helm Case Coordinator Allie Short said most talk two to four times per month. Some volunteers stay in touch with their senior by phone, but Short said home visits are possible as well.
“The goal of the program is to decrease isolation and loneliness,” Short said. “We
(also) want to get a sense of how the person is doing and see if they need any supports outside of connection.”
Volunteers also benefit.
“Volunteerism is another way to combat loneliness and isolation,” Short said. “We feel better ourselves when we’re giving back.”
The Helm offers Meals on Wheels to local seniors, but thanks to a recent grant, they’ve been able to add extra deliveries of either prepared dishes or boxes of produce, in conjunction with Edibles Rex and Eastern Market. Short said they try to have volunteers deliver these meals while the senior is home, so the volunteers can check on them and make sure everything is all right.
“Sometimes that food delivery turns into a bit of conversation,” Short said. “It’s one more time a week they’re able to have a friendly visitor and a delicious meal.”
To participate in the Friendly Reassurance Program, call Short at (313) 649-2106 or email her at ashort@helmlife.org. To volunteer for Helm programs or to be added to the meal delivery list, call The Helm at (313) 882-9600.
“We care,” Short said. “We want to (get to) know you… So please call.”
To find other local support resources for seniors and their families, call the National Institute on Aging’s Eldercare Locator at (800) 677-1116.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY MACOMB, MICHIGAN
ORDINANCE NO. 306
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 6 ARTICLE I, II AND IV OF THE SHELBY TOWNSHIP CODE OF ORDINANCES BY REPEALING IT IN IT’S ENTIRETY AND INCORPORATING ANIMAL CONTROL BEST PRACTICES IN MACOMB COUNTY MICHIGAN AND PROVIDE FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, PENALTIES AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY:
Section 1. PREAMBLE
An Ordinance regulating standards of care and treatment of animals to help insure the safety and wellbeing of animals as well as the community; establishing licensing requirements; providing for the collection of stray animals; providing regulations for the operation of dog kennels; requiring the immediate collection and disposal of animal waste; defning and prohibiting nuisance behavior by animals; requiring animals to be quarantined in specifed circumstances; requiring the humane treatment of animals; prohibiting cruelty to animals; prohibiting tethering of dogs; prohibiting the harboring of a dangerous animal; prohibiting the sale, purchase or ownership of wild and exotic animals; requiring the registration of hobby breeders; providing penalties for the violation of this Ordinance, and repealing all Ordinances in confict therewith.
Section 2. Chapter 6, Article I, II and Article IV of the Charter Township of Shelby Code of Ordinances is repealed in its entirety and replaced as follows:
ARTICLE I.-DEFINITIONS
SECTION 6-1. Defnitions
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this Chapter shall have the following meanings ascribed to them, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Abandon shall mean to desert, forsake, or give up an animal without having secured another owner or custodian for the animal or having transferred the animal to an Animal Protection Shelter, Macomb County Animal Control, Veterinary Agency or properly licensed rescue organization.
Adequate care shall mean the provision of suffcient food, water, shelter, sanitary conditions, exercise, and veterinary medical attention to maintain an animal in a state of good health and to prevent suffering, impairment of health, or the treatment of illness or injury.
Adequate Shelter shall mean provision of and access to shelter that is suitable for the species, age, condition, size, and type of each animal; provides adequate space for each animal; is safe and protects each animal from injury, rain, sleet, snow, hail, direct sunlight, the adverse effects of heat or cold, physical suffering, and impairment of health; is properly lighted; is properly cleaned; enables each animal to be clean and dry, except when detrimental to the species; during hot weather, is properly shaded and does not readily conduct heat; during cold weather, has a windbreak at its entrance and provides a quantity of bedding material consisting of straw, wood shavings, or the equivalent that is suffcient to protect the animal from cold and promote the retention of body heat; and, for dogs and cats, provides a solid surface, resting platform, pad, foor mat, or similar device that is large enough for the animal to lie on in a normal manner and can be maintained in a sanitary manner. Shelters whose wire, grid, or slat foors permit the animals’ feet to pass through the openings, sag under the animals’ weight, or otherwise do not protect the animals’ feet or toes from injury, are not adequate shelter.
Animal shall mean any living vertebrate creature, wild or domestic, except humans.
Animal Breeder shall mean any person, frm or corporation who is engaged in the operation of breeding and raising animals for the purpose of selling, trading, bartering, giving away, or otherwise transferring same.
Animal Control Offcer shall mean any employee who is certifed by the Michigan Department of Agriculture to perform animal control duties under the direction of the Director.
Animal Protection Shelter shall mean a facility operated by a person, humane society, a society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, or another nonproft organization for the care of homeless animals.
Animal Shelter shall mean the animal kenneling facility operated by Macomb County to house stray or unwanted animals.
At Large shall mean the condition wherein an animal is off the premises of its owner and is not under secure restraint by a substantial leash, not to exceed six (6) feet in length, or is not otherwise under the charge and control of a person competent to keep such animal under effective charge and control.
Cat shall mean an animal of the Felidae family or the order Carnivora. Certifcate of Veterinary Inspection shall mean an offcial document issued by an USDA-accredited veterinarian certifying that the animal(s) identifed on the document have been inspected and were found to satisfy federal and state requirements for moving animals from one state to another.
Community Cat shall mean an unowned, free roaming cat that lives outdoors; a community cat may or may not be feral.
Community Cat Caregiver shall mean a person who provides care, including food, shelter or medical care to a community cat and is actively listed as a Community Cat Caregiver with the Macomb County Animal Control’s Trap -Neuter-Return program.
Dangerous Animal shall mean either of the following:
(1) A dog or another animal that bites or attacks a person;
(2) A dog or animal that bites or attacks and causes serious injury or death to another dog or another animal while on public or private property where the injured person or other animal is legally entitled to be, including the property of the dog’s or animal’s owner or custodian.
(3) An animal that is intentionally trained or conditioned to fght or guard, except for animals trained for law enforcement or service purposes while engaged in the activities for which they were trained, shall be considered a dangerous animal.
(4) An animal that has repeatedly attacked, chased, provoked, or menaced any person or animal.
(5) An animal that has been bitten by any animal known to have been afficted with rabies.
Under this article, a dangerous animal does not include:
(1) An animal that bites or attacks a person who is knowingly trespassing on the property of the animal’s owner; or
(2) An animal that bites or attacks a person who knowingly provokes or torments the animals or its young; or
(3) An animal that has bitten or attacked a person or any animal attacking its owner or its owner’s family.
Department shall mean the Macomb County Animal Control Division.
Director/ Chief Animal Control Deputy shall mean the Director or Chief Animal Control Deputy of the Macomb County Animal Control Division, and his/her designee.
Dog shall mean an animal of the Canidae family of the order Carnivora.
Dog License shall mean the registration of a Rabies vaccinated dog that is 4 or more months old, residing within the township, as mandated by the MCL 287.266
Dog Kennel shall mean any establishment that keeps, harbors or boards more than the township limit whether for breeding, sale, animal rescue\ protection or sporting purposes pursuant to Section 4.58 of the Charter Township of Shelby Zoning Ordinance.
Domesticated Animal shall mean any animal which is accustomed to living in an environment managed by humans and is suitable for the purpose of human companionship or service.
Ear-tipping shall mean the removal of the ¼ inch tip of a community cat’s left ear, performed while the cat is under anesthesia, in compliance with any applicable federal or state law, and under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian, designed to be the universal identifcation that the community cat is sterilized and lawfully vaccinated for Rabies at least once.
Exotic Animal shall mean and includes any mammal, reptile or fowl which is not naturally tame or gentle, but is of such nature or disposition, and which, because of its size, vicious nature or other characteristics, would constitute a danger to human life or property. Exotic animals include, but are not limited to:
(1) reptiles, insects, or arachnids which are venomous, and which are not indigenous to Macomb County; or any reptile not indigenous to Macomb County which weighs forty (40) pounds or more, whether venomous or not.
(2) non-human primate;
(3) animals covered under Michigan Wolf-Dog Cross Act as per MCL 287.1001- 287.1023.
(4) animals covered under Michigan Large Carnivore Act as per MLC 287.1101 - 287.1123.
Health Certifcate shall mean a valid Health Certifcate issued by an accredited veterinarian after examining the pet and determining that it is free of infectious diseases. Health Certifcates are valid for 30 days from the date of examination.
Impound shall mean an animal confned, kept, and maintained by the Macomb County Animal Control Division.
Livestock shall mean cattle, elk, reindeer, bison, horses, deer, sheep, goats, swine, poultry (including egg- production poultry), fowl, llamas, alpacas, live fsh, crawfsh, and any other animals that are part of a foundation herd (including producing dairy cattle) or offspring.
Neglect shall mean failing to suffciently and properly care for an animal to the extent that the animal’s health is jeopardized.
Neuter/Castration shall mean professional sterilization procedure performed by a veterinarian that renders a male animal incapable of reproducing.
Nuisance shall mean to unreasonably interfere with the use and/or enjoyment of the property of another.
Owner shall mean: any person
(1) having a right of property in an animal; or an authorized agent of the person having a right of property in an animal;
(2) keeping or harboring an animal or has an animal in his or her care, custody or control;
(3) having control or purporting to have control over an animal;
(4) named in the licensing records of any animal as the owner;
(5) occupying the premises where the animal is usually kept if such premises are other than the premises of the owner as shown on the licensing records;
(6) The parent or guardian of an owner under 18 years of age shall be deemed the owner as defned in this section. If an animal has more than one owner, all such persons are jointly and severally liable for the acts or omissions of an owner.
Person shall mean an individual, frm, partnership, corporation, trust, or any association of persons or other legal entity.
Rabbit shall mean a long-eared short-tailed lagomorph mammal with long hind legs of the Leporidae family.
Spay shall mean professional sterilization procedure performed by a veterinarian that renders a female dog or cat incapable of reproducing.
Stray Animal shall mean any animal running loose on public or private property without restraint; without being under direct human supervision and/or control.
Tethering shall mean the restraint and confnement of an animal by use of a chain, rope or similar device.
Trap-Neuter-Return shall mean the process of humanely trapping, sterilizing, vaccinating for Rabies, ear-tipping, and returning community cats to their original location.
Wild Animal shall mean any animal which is now or historically has been found in the wild, or in the wild state, within the boundaries of the United States, its territories, or possessions. This term includes, but is not limited to, animals such as: deer, skunk, opossum, raccoon, mink, armadillo, coyote, squirrel, fox, wolf, etc.
ARTICLE II -LICENSING OF DOGS
Section 6-41. Licensing Required.
All dogs shall be licensed by the Department in accordance with State law (MCL 287.266) except:
(1) A dog under four months of age;
(2) A dog licensed by another state in which the dog and owner reside, if the owner will be present in the Township for thirty days or less.
Section 6-42 . Rabies Vaccination.
All dogs shall be protected by a rabies vaccine at the time of license issuance from the Department. Such vaccine shall be administered by a veterinarian except when a veterinarian states annually in writing that the dog should not be vaccinated for medical reasons and indicates when/if the dog can be vaccinated.
Section 6-43 . Wearing of License Tag.
Dogs are required to wear valid license tags. It is prohibited and a violation of this Chapter for a dog to be off owner’s property without wearing a valid license tag.
Section 6-44 . Failure to Show License.
It is a violation of this Chapter for a person upon whom a demand is made, to fail or refuse to exhibit the dog certifcate of vaccination or its license tag when requested by a person authorized to enforce this Chapter.
ARTICLE III-COLLECTION OF STRAY ANIMALS
Section 6-55. Animals Running at large.
It shall be unlawful for a person who owns or who has charge, care or custody of an animal to allow the animal to run at large. A person who owns or has custody or control of an animal shall, at any time the animal is off that person’s property, restrain the animal with a lead or leash of a length suffcient to maintain effective control of the animal.
Section 6-56 . Capture.
An animal may be taken into custody by the Director or Shelby Township Police Department for the following circumstances:
(1) Dogs and other domestic animals that are running at large in violation of township ordinances or state laws.
(2) Stray, abandoned, or abused animals.
(3) Animals maintained contrary to township ordinances or state laws.
(4) Any animal that has bitten a person.
Section 6-57 . Interference with an Animal Control Deputy; Police Offcer. It is a violation of this Chapter for a person to interfere with, oppose, or resist a person who is authorized to enforce this Chapter while he/she is engaged in the performance of any act authorized by this Chapter.
Section 6-58 . Stray Livestock.
A person who owns or has custody or control of livestock or poultry shall prevent such animals from running at large on public or private property without the consent of the property owner and pursuant to the Township Code of Ordinances and Zoning Ordinance. However, this Section shall not prohibit the leading or driving of livestock, under the owner’s or custodian’s supervision, along a public highway.
Section 6-59 . Relinquishing Strays
Any person picking up any stray animal or animal found running at large may deliver such animal to the Director by taking it to the Macomb County Animal Control Division.
ARTICLE IV- DOG KENNELS
Section 6 -70 . Dog Kennels.
Kennels and or dog day care uses are permitted uses in certain zoning districts as set forth by the provisions of the Charter Township of Shelby
Zoning Ordinance, specifcally, but not limited to, sections 4.58. Any person operating a dog kennel shall obtain a kennel license annually in accordance with MCL 287.270 and comply with applicable Township Zoning Ordinance provisions.
Section 6-71. Rabies Vaccination.
Each dog kept in a kennel shall be up to date on age appropriate vaccinations including but not limited to rabies vaccination.
Section 6-72. Display of License.
Every person having a kennel license shall keep the license posted in a conspicuous manner at the kennel and obtain individual dog licenses for each qualifying dog over 4 months old.
Section 6-73. Conditions of Kennel.
(1) Building. Whenever a commercial animal facility is unattended, the name, address and telephone number of the owner of the facility and the person responsible for the care of animals shall be posted in a conspicuous place at the front of the facility. Enclosures that give adequate protection against weather extremes shall be provided. Floors and walls of buildings shall be of an impervious material to enable proper cleaning and disinfecting. The building temperature shall be maintained at a reasonable level and adequate ventilation shall be provided.
(2) Cages. Cages shall provide enough space to let each dog stand up, lie down, and turnaround without touching the top or sides of the cage. Cages shall be of a material and construction that permits cleaning and sanitizing. Cage foors, unless radiantly heated, shall have either a resting area above the cage foor or some type of bedding.
(3) Runs. Dog runs shall be of concrete or pea gravel. Concrete runs shall have adequate slopes for sanitation. If pea gravel is used, droppings must be collected and removed. All runs must be periodically disinfected.
(4) Feeding. All food shall be free of contamination, wholesome, palatable, and of suffcient quality and nutritive value to meet the daily requirements determined by the condition and size of the animal.
(5) Water. All animals shall have fresh water available at all times. Water vessels shall be mounted or secured in a manner that prevents tipping.
ARTICLE V - ANIMAL BEHAVIOR
Section 6- 85. Quarantine.
Every animal that has bitten a person/animal shall be quarantined for a period of not less than 10 days. Such quarantine may be at the Macomb County Animal Control, a veterinary offce, or a place designated by the Director. The owner shall surrender the dog to the Director upon request. Should the owner refuse to cooperate, the Director may seek a court order or warrant to enforce the quarantine.
Section 6- 86. Defecation.
A person shall immediately collect and properly dispose of all fecal matter deposited by the animal while it is off their property. It shall be unlawful for a person who owns or has custody or control of an animal to allow the animal to defecate on any public or private property without immediate removal of same.
Section 6-87. Nuisance or animals causing a nuisance. It shall be unlawful for a person who owns, has custody or control of an animal to allow the animal to be a nuisance or engage in nuisance behavior. Nuisance behavior shall include, but not be limited to:
(1) repeated urinating or defecating on property other than that of its owner and/or
(2) damaging inanimate personal property; or
(3) frequently or for a continued duration howls, barks, whines, yelps, meows, squawks or makes other sounds which shall disturb the peace and quiet of any person or cause an annoyance or disturbance to the neighborhood or to people passing upon the streets of the Township.
ARTICLE VI - KEEPING OF ANIMALS
Sec100. Humane Treatment of Animals required.
Every person who owns or who has charge, care or custody of an animal shall comply with each of the following requirements:
(1) Feeding. Each animal shall be supplied with suffcient, good, wholesome food and water.
(2) Cleanliness. All animals and all animal buildings or enclosures shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
(3) Unattended Animals. No animal shall be without attention\ supervision for an unreasonable period of time.
(4) Dangerous Surroundings. No condition shall be maintained or permitted that is, or could reasonably be expected to be, injurious to the animal.
(5) Teasing. Every reasonable precaution shall be taken to ensure that animals are not teased, abused, mistreated, annoyed, tormented or made to suffer by any person or means.
(6) Ventilation and Light. Every building or enclosure where animals are maintained shall be constructed of materials that are easy to clean and shall be kept in a sanitary condition. The building shall be properly ventilated to prevent drafts and to remove odors. Heating and cooling shall be provided as required according to the physical needs of the animals with suffcient light to allow observation of the animals.
(7) Cages. All animal rooms, cages, kennels, and runs shall be of suffcient size to provide adequate and proper accommodation for
the animals.
(8) Shelter. Proper shelter of suitable size and protection from the weather shall be always provided.
(9) Structural Strength. Housing facilities for animals shall be structurally sound and shall be maintained in good repair to protect the animals from injury, contain the animals and restrict the entrance of other animals.
Section 6.-101. Severe Weather Conditions for Dogs.
It shall be unlawful for any person to leave any dog outside and unattended during the period in which any severe weather warning has been issued for Macomb County, Michigan by the National or Local Weather Service or for a unreasonable amount of time, if the temperature during such period remains entirely either below 32° F. or above 90° F. “Outside,” for purposes of this section, shall mean any dog that is outdoors subject to the weather and elements, which expressly includes, but is not limited to, a dog in a securely fenced-in yard, a dog in a carrier, or a dog tethered or tied-out. The dog shall be considered “outside” regardless of access to an outdoor doghouse or similar structure, unless such structure is a properly functioning climatecontrolled and weather-resistant structure.
Section 6-102. Dog Tethering Prohibitions.
It shall be unlawful for any person to attach chains or tethers, restraints or implements directly to a dog without the proper use of a collar, harness or other device designed for that purpose and made of a material that prevents injury to the animal. In addition, no person shall:
(1) Tether a dog without the continuous presence of an adult on the premises at all times that the dog is restrained; or
(2) Tether a dog unless the tether is a coated steel cable specifcally designed for restraining dogs and is at least three times the length of the dog as measured from the tip of its nose to the base of its tail and is attached to a harness or non-choke collar specifcally designed for tethering, with a swivel attached to both ends, done in such a manner as to not cause injury, strangulation or entanglement of the dog on fences, trees, another tethered dog, or any other manmade or natural objects; or
(3) Tether more than one dog to a single tether or tether one dog to a single tether that would allow the dog to come within three (3) feet of another tethered dog or a property line; or
(4) Use a tether or any assembly or attachments thereto to tether a dog that shall weigh more than one-eighth of the animal’s body weight, or due to weight, inhibit the free movement for the animal within the area tethered; or
(5) Tether a dog on a choke chain or in such a manner as to cause injury, strangulation, or entanglement of the dog on fences, trees, or other man made or natural obstacles; or
(6) Tether a dog without access to shade when sunlight is likely to cause overheating; or appropriate shelter to provide insulation and protection against cold and dampness when the atmospheric temperature falls below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, or to tether a dog without securing its water supply so that it cannot be tipped over by the tether; or
(7) Tether a dog in an open area where it can be teased by persons or an open area that does not provide the dog protection from attack by other animals; or
(8) Tether an animal in an area where bare earth is present, and no steps have been taken to prevent the surface from becoming wet and muddy in the event of precipitation.
Section 6-103. Leaving Animal in Unattended Vehicle. It shall be unlawful to leave or confne an animal in an unattended motor vehicle under conditions that endanger the health or well-being of the animal.
Section 6-104. Cruelty.
It shall be unlawful for a person to perform acts of cruelty on an animal, including but not limited to the following:
(1) Beating. No person shall beat, kick, hit, bite, burn, or in any manner cause an animal to suffer needlessly.
(2) Injury. No person shall cause abusive injury to an animal.
(3) Teasing. No person shall tease or entice a dog or other animal.
(4) Alcohol. No person shall give an animal any alcoholic beverage or controlled drug unless prescribed by a veterinarian.
(5) Incompatible Animals. No person shall allow animals, which are natural enemies, temperamentally unsuited, or otherwise incompatible, to be quartered together, or so near each other as to cause injury, fear, or torment. Animals shall not be considered enemies if two or more animals are trained so that they can be placed together without attacking each other, or performing, or attempting any hostile act toward each other.
(6) Injurious Tack. No person shall allow the use of any tack, equipment, device, substance or material that is, or could be, injurious or cause unnecessary cruelty to an animal.
(7) Proper Exercise. Working animals shall be given exercise proper for the individual animal under the particular conditions.
(8) Working Sick Animals. No person shall work or use any animal that is overheated, weakened, exhausted, sick, injured, diseased, lame, or otherwise unft.
(9) Abandonment. No person shall abandon any animal.
Section 6-105. Harboring a Dangerous Animal It shall be unlawful to harbor or keep any of the following
(1) A dangerous animal
(2) An animal that has rabies or an animal that has been bitten by an animal known to have been afficted with rabies.
Section 6-106. Wild and Exotic Animals.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any owner or occupant of any premises located within the Township to own, breed, purchase, sell, offer for purchase or sale, keep, maintain or have in possession or under his or her control any dangerous, wild or exotic animal, on or about the premises.
This subsection shall not apply to the following:
(1) Zoological parks and aquariums that are accredited by the American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums (AZA, bona fde scientifc, educational, or medical research facilities/institutions, and museums).
(2) Veterinary clinics treating an ailing animal;
(3) Wildlife sanctuaries, nature centers and nature preserve either acknowledged by the state or permitted by the Township; and (4) Exhibition of exotic and wild animals shall be permitted to organizations and/or entities that are accredited by the American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums (AZA).
(5) Pursuant to a possession permit issued by the state department of natural resources as defned in the Wildlife Conservation Order, in good standing, authorizing temporary noncommercial shelter and/or treatment for an injured or abandoned wild animal until the animal can feasibly be released from captivity.
(6) Facilities that have been approved pursuant to zoning approval by the Township to own, breed, purchase, sell offer for purchase or sale, keep wild or exotic animals and have been inspected and certifed by the Macomb County Animal Control.107. Community Cats
The preferred method for controlling the community cat population is through Trap-Neuter-Return (“TNR”). TNR is a method for humanely and effectively managing cat colonies and reducing free-roaming cat populations. The process involves trapping the cats in a colony, having them spayed\neutered, ear-tipped for identifcation, vaccinating against rabies, then releasing them back into their original territory.
A. It is unlawful and a violation of this article for a person to feed, provide care or shelter to a community cat.
B. Exception. Persons who participate in the Macomb County Trap Neuter -Return program and register with the Department as a Community Cat Caregiver may provide food, care and shelter to community cats and must comply with the following regulations:
i. All community cats shall be sterilized, ear tipped and vaccinated in accordance with the Trap-Neuter-Return process.
ii. All community cats living in colonies shall be cared for on the private property of the community cat caregiver or with the permission of the property owner or property manager.
iii. All community cats may be managed and maintained by a community cat caregiver under the following requirements:
a. Food. Feeding areas may not be located within thirty (30) feet of a primary residential or commercial structure.
b. Food shall be provided in the proper quantity for the number of cats being managed and is to be supplied no more than twice per day, for only 30 minutes each feeding time.
c. Food must be placed in feeding containers that are maintained and secure.
d. All feeding stations shall be kept in a clean, sanitary manner.
e. Food may only be placed out between the hours of dawn and dusk. No food shall be left out overnight.
iv. Water. Supplied water must be clean, potable, and free from debris and algae.
v. Shelter. If shelter is provided, it shall be unobtrusive, safe, and of the proper size for the cat(s). Shelters may not be located within thirty (30) feet of a primary residential or commercial structure.
vi. Trapping of free-roaming or community cats is permitted only for the purpose of Trap-Neuter-Return unless the community cat is injured, and veterinary care is required.
vii. An ear tipped cat received by Animal Control shall be returned to the location where it was trapped with no hold periods, unless veterinary care is required.
C. It is a violation of this section for a Community Cat Caregiver to fail to register with the Department or fail to care for the community cats in violation of the provisions of this section. 6-107. Maximum number of dogs and cats.
It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to keep more than three dogs or three cats total at any one time on a lot or parcel of property within the township, with the exception that a litter of pups or kittens, or a portion of that litter, may be kept for a period of time not exceeding fve months from birth, and with the exception of the provisions set forth in section 6-73 regarding kennels and the business premises of a licensed veterinarian.
Whenever any person does or desires to possess, harbor, shelter, keep or have custody of more than three dogs or three cats total on the same premises in contravention of this subsection, said person or establishments shall frst make written application to the zoning board of appeals in accordance with the procedure set forth in the Township Zoning Ordinance section 7.16. The applicant shall be a resident of the premises where the animals are proposed to be kept. For each hearing on an application, the zoning board of appeals shall request the attendance of the animal control offcer and shall follow statutory requirement of notifcation for a public hearing. The zoning board of appeals shall have the authority to review the application and grant the applicant’s request after consideration of the following criteria:
Whether the animal was one of four or more dogs or four or more cats kept on subject premises prior to the effective date of ordinance no. 283.
The total number of animals required to be licensed by this article which presently are kept or will be kept on the subject premises.
Convictions, pending violations and complaints pertaining to this ordinance or its predecessor made against the applicant or any resident of premises where the animals are proposed to be kept.
The reasons for and circumstances surrounding the request.
The risk of disturbing the peace and quiet of the neighborhood if the request is granted.
The zoning board of appeals shall have the authority to impose reasonable conditions upon a license for additional dogs or cats provided such conditions are designed to encourage compliance with this article.
Section 6 -108. Rabid animals; reporting; confnement.
If an animal is believed to have rabies or has been bitten by an animal suspected of having rabies, such animal shall be confned by a leash or chain on the owner’s premises and shall be placed under the observation of a veterinarian at the expense of the owner for a period of ten days. The owner shall notify the Macomb County Animal Shelter of the fact that his/her animal has been exposed to rabies, the Macomb
County Animal Control Offcer may seek a warrant to have such animal removed from the owner’s premises to a veterinary hospital and be placed under observation for a period of ten days at the expense of the owner.
ARTICLE VII – ANIMALS ON DISPLAY
Section 6-145. Animal Display
Any person (public or private) that displays animals to the public or conducts performances featuring animals must be licensed as an exhibitor in accordance with the USDA Animal Welfare Act 7 U.S.C. 2131 et seq. This licensing requirement does not apply to 4-H or FAA exhibits/ events. No performing animal exhibition, including a circus, shall be permitted in which animals are induced or encouraged to perform through the use of chemical, mechanical, electrical, or manual devices in a manner which will cause, or is likely to cause, physical injury or suffering. All exhibitions must comply with relevant provisions of the Township Zoning Ordinance.
ARTICLE VIII ENFORCMENT.
Section 6-155. Authority to Enforce
The Charter Township of Shelby Police Department, Macomb County Animal Control and its designees, shall have authority to enforce any and all provisions of this chapter. The chief of police may make additional designees through executive order as he or she deems appropriate.
Section 6- 156 . Criminal Penalties.
A violation of this Ordinance is a misdemeanor as adjudicated by a court of competent jurisdiction, punishable by imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days, or a fne of not more than $500.00 or both.
Section 2. Chapter 1, Section 1-7(h) of the Charter Township of Shelby Code of Ordinances shall be amended to read and remove as follows
It is unlawful and constitutes a municipal civil infraction for any person to violate or fail to comply with the following provisions of this Code: 6 Animals 6-2; 6-5; 6-71
Section 3. Chapter 6, Article II entitled “Birds and Waterfowl” of the Charter Township of Shelby Code of Ordinances shall relocated to read as Article IX and the section numbers reallocated accordingly.
Section 4. Chapter 6, Article V entitled” Pigeon Lofts” of the Charter Township of Shelby Code of Ordinances shall be relocated to read as Article X and the section numbers reallocated accordingly.
Section 5. SEVERABILITY
If any section, subsection, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent portion of this Ordinance, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
Section 6. REPEAL
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in confict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 7. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall be effective thirty (30) days from the date of publication hereof.
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify the foregoing is a true and complete copy of Ordinance No. _______ duly adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Shelby at a Regular Meeting held on ________________, 2025, pursuant to and in full compliance with the Open Meetings Act, being Act 267, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, as amended, and that the minutes of said meeting were kept and will be made available as required by said Act.
STANLEY T. GROT, Clerk
Introduction Date: October 21, 2025
First Publication Date: October 29, 2025 Adoption Date: TBD
Second Publication Date: TBD
Effective Date: TBD Published:
Packard Proving Grounds explores Packard’s
role
in aviation and the founding of Selfridge Field
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site invites the community to a special Historical Speaker Series presentation, “Henry B. Joy and the Selfridge Connection,” from 1 to 2 p.m. Nov. 9.
Best known as president of the Packard Motor Car Co., Henry B. Joy also played a pivotal role in aviation history. In 1915, Joy acquired more than 600 acres of land along Lake St. Clair, establishing the Joy Aviation Field to test Liberty aircraft engines. By 1917, the U.S. government had leased the property, transforming it into Selfridge Field — one of the nation’s oldest active military air installations.
The presentation, led by Steve Mrozek, will uncover the link between Detroit innovation, Packard’s aviation legacy, and the enduring story of Selfridge.
“Packard’s story is bigger than cars — it’s a story of vision, innovation, and national impact,” Packard Proving Grounds Executive Director Mary Anne Demo said in a press release. “This program connects our local history to a piece of America’s aviation heritage that still resonates today.”
The event is free for Packard Proving Grounds members and $5 for nonmembers. Tickets may be purchased online at PackardProvingGrounds.org/Nov9-HSS-PPG or by calling (586) 739-4800. The Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site is located at 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township.
Packard Proving Grounds
hosts wedding garage sale Nov. 16
Historic Site will host its next wedding garage sale from 1 to
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site will host its next wedding garage sale from 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 16. The sale will give couples the opportunity to resell décor from their special day while offering shoppers the chance to find unique wedding items at a fraction of retail cost.
Couples who were married at the Packard Proving Grounds may participate at no cost. All other couples will pay a $25 fee for a selling space. These are not traditional vendors, but couples reselling items from their own celebrations — everything from table décor and signage to large mirrors, arches and floral arrangements.
The sale is open to the public, with $1 admission for shoppers. For more information, visit PackardProvingGrounds.org/NovemberWeddingGarageSale.
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“This event gives our couples more than just a way to pass along their décor,” Packard Proving Grounds Executive Director Mary Anne Demo said in a press release. “It’s also an opportunity to connect with other Packard couples and share experiences — what worked well, which vendors they used, or advice they’d offer for planning a wedding at our site.”
— MARY BETH ALMOND
Photos
Erin Sanchez
DOGSTRAVAGANZA FUNDRAISER COMING UP
TOWNSHIP — The Humane Society of Macomb is hosting a Dogstravaganza fundraiser for dogs and cats Nov. 5 at Shelby Gardens, 50265 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township. The event will include dinner, drinks, a silent auction, entertainment and more. VIP tickets cost $125 and include a 5:30 p.m. admission. General tickets cost $75 and include a 6:30 p.m. admission. For more information, call the Humane Society of Macomb at (586) 731-9210.
HONOR
MILITARY, FIRST RESPONDERS AT TOWNSHIP’S
VETERANS DAY SERVICE
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The township will celebrate its Veterans Day ceremony coordinated by Phil Randazzo at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Veterans Memorial at 52700 Van Dyke Ave. The Veterans Day Ccremony will feature patriotic music performances, speeches and a prayer.
Utica High School to host used instrument sale
UTICA — The Utica High School Band Boosters will be hosting their 39th annual used instrument sale Nov. 9.
From 9 a.m. to noon, an appraiser will be available at Utica High School, 47255 Shelby Road, to help set an asking price for those looking to sell their instruments.
“If your instrument sells, the seller will get 80% of the sale price and the UHS Band Boosters will receive 20%,” a press release from the Utica High School Band Boosters states. “A $10 fee may apply if you have the instrument appraised, but choose not to participate in the sale.”
Then from 1 to 4 p.m., instruments will be available for purchase for those with kids who may be starting band class, know someone who wants to learn an instrument or who is looking for an upgraded instrument among other needs.
“This is a great opportunity to purchase an instrument at a reasonable price,” the press release states.
For more information, visit uticabands.org.
REPRESENTATIVE INTRODUCES RESOLUTION TO HONOR DETROIT RED WINGS’ 100TH SEASON
UTICA/SHELBY TOWNSHIP — On Oct. 22, state Rep. Ron Robinson, R-Utica, introduced a resolution in the Michigan House of Representatives to commemorate the Detroit Red Wings on their 100th season in the National Hockey League.
“For a century, the Detroit Red Wings have been a proud part of Michigan’s identity,” Robinson said in a press release. “Their legacy of hard work, determination, and perseverance reflects the values we hold, not just in Detroit, but across every corner of our state.”
The franchise was founded in 1926 and has evolved from the Detroit Cougars to the Red Wings. The resolution highlights Red Wings milestones like the
“The Memorial Day Ceremony is an occasion to remember and honor our fallen soldiers,” Randazzo, a Vietnam veteran whose honors include two Purple Hearts and two Bronze Stars for valor, said in a prepared statement. “And, on Veterans Day, we celebrate the men and women who served our nation and were blessed enough to make it back home to their families and friends.”
For more information, contact the Township Supervisor’s Office at (586) 731-5154.
team’s 11 Stanley Cup championships as well as more than 3,000 total wins and more than 1,000 players who have worn the winged wheel. It also honors the team’s charitable contributions through the Detroit Red Wings Foundation, which has supported youth programs and community initiatives across Michigan.
“The Red Wings represent more than just championships,” Robinson said in a press release. “They represent community, tradition, and pride in where we come from. Generations of Michiganders have grown up watching this team and wearing that Winged Wheel with pride. Their story is part of our story.”
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CRIME WATCH
Police ask public to help identify man
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identify-
CALENDAR COMMUNITY
OCT. 29-31
Pumpkin patch: Also pumpkin pies and gourds for sale, plus areas for photo opportunities, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 29-30 and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 31, Christ Lutheran Church, 12500z Canal Road in Sterling Heights, proceeds support church and community needs, wallacegayle76@gmail.com
NOV. 1
‘Monarch Butterfly Migration’: Learn about raising and tagging them before 3,000-mile trek to Mexico for hibernation, also butterfly gardens and how to help them survive, program presented by Southern Michigan Daylily Society and monarch butterfly authority Lori Smith, 10 a.m., Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Drive in Shelby Township, free but register to marietta.crabtree@gmail.com, (586) 612-1848, midaylilysociety.com
NOV. 2
Harvest Holiday Market: 50-plus vendors expected, also site tours, noon-4 p.m., Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, (586) 7394800, packardprovinggrounds.org/harvestholiday
NOV. 5
Dogstravaganza: Fundraiser for Humane Society of Macomb, includes dinner, drinks, silent auction, entertainment and more, 6:30 p.m. (VIP at 5:30 p.m.), Shelby Gardens, 50265 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, eventbrite.com
NOV. 7
Wine tasting fundraiser: Also fine liqueurs and craft beer sampling, plus gourmet food, appetizers and music, annual holiday event for Shelby Township Lions
ing the individual pictured.
This person was seen in the area of 26 Mile and Jewell roads on Oct. 19, at approximately 5 p.m., and officers would like to speak with him regarding an ongoing investigation.
If you recognize this individual or have any information, call (586) 731-2121, Ext. 373, or email chbennett@shelbytwp.org.
Truck stolen from apartment complex
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A police officers from Shelby Township was dispatched to the 45000 block of Spring Lane, the Spring Hill Apartments, near West Utica and Ryan roads, for a stolen vehicle at 1:34 a.m. Oct. 24. The officer met with the owner of the vehicle, who stated he last saw the car parked in the parking lot of the apartment complex. The owner stated he still had both sets of keys for the vehicle, a silver 2016 Ram pickup truck. The vehicle was entered into a police database as stolen. Detectives are investigating.
Club (supports Leader Dogs for the Blind and other charities), 6:30-11 p.m., The Palazzo Grande, 54660 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, shelbylionsclub.org
NOV. 8
Holiday craft and vendor show: 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 8600 27 Mile Road in Washington Township, ourredeemerlwml@gmail.com
Trivia night: Doors at 6 p.m., light buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m. and general topic trivia at 7:30 p.m., also cash bar, 50-50 and basket raffles, 6-9:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, 46146 Cass Ave. in Utica, proceeds benefit Fueling Kids’ Futures-Utica, (586) 744-9458, fkfutica@yahoo.com, fuelingkidsfutures. org/events
NOV. 9
‘Henry B. Joy and the Selfridge Connection’: Learn about Packard Motor Car Company president’s interest in aviation during early 1900s, 1-2 p.m., Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, final Historical Speaker Series event of 2025 includes “How The Packard Proving Grounds Was Saved” Nov. 23, (586) 739-4800, packardprovinggrounds.org/all-events/historical-speaker-series
NOV. 13
‘Night Lighting Magic’: Presented by Shelby Gardeners Club, hear from Sue Grubba of Creative Scapes about illuminating gardens and pathways, 1-2 p.m., Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Drive in Shelby Township, (586) 873-3782
ONGOING
Fall art show and sale: Presented by Shelby Township Fine Art Society, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays Nov. 4-24, Shelby Township Library, 52610 Van Dyke Ave., group also hosts meetings from 6:30-9 p.m. every second Wednesday of month through June, Shelby Township Activities Center, 14975 21 Mile Road, (586) 243-2056
ID theft reported
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A woman came into the Shelby Township Police Department to make an identity theft report at 1:37 p.m. Oct. 23. She had received a letter in the mail from Wells Fargo advising that a new account had been opened in her deceased husband’s name. The woman completed a credit check and found that there were several attempts at ID theft using her deceased husband’s Social Security number. The report was documented and the woman did not want any police action at the time.
Domestic assault invesitgated
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Police officers from Shelby Township were dispatched to the 45000 block of Utica Green West, near Mound and West Utica roads, for a domestic assault at 2:45 a.m. Oct. 18. The caller advised dispatch that his girlfriend had assaulted him before leaving the apartment. The caller said the woman slapped him at a bar in Royal Oak, according to police. After the man asked the woman to come
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
Tour Packard Proving Grounds: Free for individuals (45-minute sessions) and small or large groups (60
to his apartment so she could get some belongings back, the man said the woman walked up to him again and slapped him across the face, scratched his neck and ripped his shirt. The officers on the scene attempted to make contact and have the woman return to the scene, but she refused to come back. The case was being reviewed for charges by the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office.
Larceny from automobile
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A woman came into the Shelby Township Police Department at 9:10 a.m. Oct. 20 to report that her vehicle had been broken into and items were stolen. The woman stated she lives in the 7000 block of Flickinger, near 22 Mile and Shelby Road, and this happened sometime between Oct. 19 and the morning of Oct. 20. The woman stated that several items were taken from the vehicle, along with her medication.
minutes), 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, sign up for time slot at packardprovinggrounds.org/ visit/#tour
Shelby Writers’ Group meetings: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, Shelby Township Library, 52610 Van Dyke Ave., (586) 739-7414
Shooting
from page 12A
owner of the Escape — a relative of Martin who reportedly allowed Martin to borrow the SUV — was located in Eastpointe. Data from the SUV’s security tracking system put the vehicle at an address near Wellington Valley Drive during the attack on Jawad. Martin was arrested in the city of Warren on Rivard Avenue on Oct. 19.
Wickersham said 23 search warrants were executed during the investigation. Agencies and units involved in the investigation included the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office tactical team, the Warren Police Department, the FBI Violent Crimes and Gang Task Force, the Macomb Sheriff’s Enforcement Team, the Eastpointe Police Department and the computer crimes team of the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office.
“This was a total effort of law enforcement at every level to get this individual into custody,” Wickersham said.
The case remains under investigation. Wickersham would not provide an answer when asked about a motive in the case, and any relationship between Jawad and Martin remained unclear at press time.
Jawad, the owner of more than 20 gas stations throughout metro Detroit, was injured by broken glass in the shooting and a bullet reportedly grazed his right leg.
“We’re told a bullet hit his left leg but didn’t penetrate,” Wickersham said.
In June, Jawad was removed from a Macomb Township Planning Commission meeting when he opposed the development of a Sheetz gas station at the rezoned location of a former drug store. Wickersham said the Pennsylvania-based company’s development in the township is “completely unrelated” to the case.
Lucido said Martin was scheduled to be back in 41A District Court for a probable cause conference on Nov. 3 before Judge Stephen Sierawski. A preliminary examination was scheduled for Nov. 10 in the same court.
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Cement
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Electrical
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Cleaning Service
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Decks/Patios
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Gutters
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Home Improvement
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Home Repairs
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Landscaping & Water Gardens
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DrainageSystem Professionals
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Snow Removal
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Painting&Carpentry
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Plumbing
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Plumbing
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Powerwashing
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Tree Service
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ELITETREE SERVICE
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