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Hawks steal spotlight at Owlfest

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METRO DETROIT — Michigan farms may be known for crops like cherries and corn, but in recent years, a new homegrown crop has taken the state by storm — the humble, hearty hop.

Originally brought to Michigan over 100 years ago during a homesteading boom, the past 20 years have seen a rise in Michigan hops production. And while Michiganders have been able to reap the rewards of this rise, thanks to breweries macro and See HOPS on page 7A

LEFT: A female red-tailed hawk peeks out of one of the park’s tree buckets April 15. The owls have not been seen since December.

ABOVE: The great horned owl, usually the star of Lake St. Clair Metropark’s Owlfest, was seen only in taxidermy this year.

BELOW: Other birds of the metro Detroit region, including the red-winged blackbird, were also seen.

Photo provided by MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Halo blight can be seen on hops cones. The recently discovered fungal disease kills hops crops, leaving a “halo” of green at the top of the cone while the rest dies.

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Despite being called “Owlfest,” the annual event at Lake St. Clair Metropark featured not great horned owls but red-tailed hawks. Owls have been nesting in the park’s tree buckets since 1991, and both owls and hawks compete for food and territory in a park not big enough for both birds.

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ABOVE: This photo shows the inside of the Garfield Interceptor pipe taken during a 2022 inspection. Chemicals from the fast-flowing sewage corroded the concrete pipe.

LEFT: This photo shows the spiral-wound pipe lining of the Garfield Interceptor sewer beneath Garfield Road at 21 Mile Road in Macomb Township as it is installed by SAK Construction contractors.

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New repair method keeps Macomb drain flowing MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A new method of drain repair was recently employed by the Macomb County Public Works Office, preventing further damage to a key sewer with minimal interference to locals.

Throughout March and April, contractors for the county have been using a

spiral-wound pipe repair process to fix a severely deteriorated pipe at the intersection of 21 Mile and Garfield roads in Macomb Township. The deterioration was caused by a chemical buildup due to the high level of sewage flowing through the pipe, which carries waste away from Shelby Township and Macomb Township.

“All of this agitation is happening, and it creates hydrogen sulfate,” Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice

Miller said. “It is extremely acidic. Sometimes you’ll walk by a sewer grate and you’ll smell an odor — that’s what you’re smelling.”

Acidic hydrogen sulfate ate away at the concrete pipe, creating a situation that Miller feared could lead to a sinkhole forming if nothing was done to fix it. Normally, the county would use a slip line repair method, but that would require a massive footprint to bring in new pipe and would involve shutting down the intersection during the instal-

lation. A slip line repair would also reduce the sewer’s diameter and slow down the flow, in addition to reducing the flow while work was underway.

The Macomb County Public Works Office instead decided to use the spiralwound pipe repair method, requiring less surface and underground disruptions. In doing so, the project became the first in Michigan to employ the technique.

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STERLING HEIGHTS EXPLORES BEEKEEPING REGULATIONS STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights officials are quietly being busy bees, crafting new proposed rules that could regulate beekeeping in the community to make it more harmonious to neighbors.

During a March 21 meeting, the Sterling Heights City Council unanimously voted to ask the city administration to write up a proposal to regulate beekeeping. Any new regulations would amend the city’s zoning ordinance.

City officials have been exploring how to address private beekeeping, which some hobbyists do to get their own honey, beeswax or related products.

According to Giffels Webster planning consultant Andy Aamodt, beekeeping offers sustainability benefits, adding that pollinators “are essential for a vibrant ecosystem.” He said artificial beehives are typically kept in a cabinet ranging between 6 and 20 cubic feet in size.

Aamodt said some other communities that allow beekeeping demand a permit, hive size restrictions, setback requirements, a water supply and a foliage- or fence-based flyway barrier. Such practices are basically in line with the state’s agricultural management practices, he said.

“There are benefits of codifying it into a code of ordinances, mostly that it creates a more manageable expectation for beekeepers and for neighbors,” Aamodt said.

“There are some obvious challenges. When not managed correctly, bees have a potential to become a nuisance — potentially dangerous — for those who are allergic. A lot of it depends on, just, the beekeeper being responsible and being knowledgeable.”

Assistant City Planner Jake Parcell said any regulations that the city comes up with would need to be strict.

“We have come up to the determination that if we create an ordinance on this that’s not restrictive, enforcement on keeping bees on people’s residential lots will become infeasible,” he said.

Parcell added that the city could look at permit fees to cover the cost of regulating the practice. He said any regulations should align with the state’s agricultural management practices.

Councilman Michael Radtke said smartly regulated beekeeping would be a community benefit.

“I know that there are residents keeping bees right now. I’ve seen the hives. So let’s regulate it

A beekeeper handles hives from the Bees in the D organization.

File photo by Jonathan Shead

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From left, Alex Quinlan as Nigel Bottom, Cara Motzkus as Portia, Jay Callahan as Shakespeare, Christine Campbell-Cormier as Bea and Mario Simone as Nick Bottom star in “Something Rotten!” The musical comedy closes out Grosse Pointe Theatre’s 75th anniversary season.

Grosse Pointe Theatre ends anniversary season on funny note with ‘Something Rotten!’

BY K. MICHELLE MORAN

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GROSSE POINTE PARK — Imagine being a playwright during the era of William Shakespeare and having to compete with the Tom Brady of the written word. Such is the living hellscape for brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom, two struggling playwrights trying to establish themselves in the face of insurmountable competition.

Until, that is, they pen the world’s first musical. Badly, but still, give them credit for trying.

“Something Rotten!” is a musical comedy that envisions this duo’s creation and the chaos that ensues. Grosse Pointe Theatre is closing out its 75th anniversary season with a production of this show May 5 to 14 at the Pierce Middle School auditorium in Grosse Pointe Park.

GPT Board President Danielle Caralis, a Grosse Pointe Shores native who currently resides in Birmingham, is making her directorial debut with “Something Rotten!” after playing a number of memorable roles in other GPT shows.

“The fact that this show is so modern definitely drew me in as a first-time direc-

tor,” Caralis said in an email interview.

“Something Rotten!” debuted in 2015 and is set in 1590s Elizabethan England, she said.

“It combines current humor with Shakespearean nostalgia,” Caralis said. “It’s unlike any other show out there; my vision has always been to bring a fresh season finale to Grosse Pointe Theatre and show our patrons a show like they’ve never seen before.”

To bring her vision for the show to life, Caralis assembled a cast of performers from across the metro Detroit area.

Mario Simone, of Romeo, plays Nick, the older of the two brothers.

“Nick has one of my favorite character arcs throughout the show,” Simone said in an email interview. “He starts as a struggling playwright who is willing to do anything to provide for his family. Though his intentions are true, he makes some mistakes along the way and hurts the people he cares about most.”

Christine Campbell-Cormier, of Columbus, Michigan, plays opposite Simone as Nick’s wife, Bea. “Bea is such a strong and confident woman,” Campbell-Cormier said in an email See ROTTEN on page 14A

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The purple-blue 1919 “Fatty” Arbuckle Pierce-Arrow was custom made for silent film actor Roscoe Conkling Arbuckle, known to his fans as “Fatty.”

ABOVE: The Chrysler Turbine, an experimental two-door hardtop coupe powered by a turbine engine, is one of the most-viewed cars at Stahls Automotive Collection in Chesterfield Township.

LEFT: The Tucker sedan had a rear engine, shatterproof glass and independent four-wheel suspension.

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ar enthusiasts who have an affection for vintage vehicles might want to race over to Stahls Automotive Collection.

The museum is the creation of businessman Ted Stahl, who — during his childhood — developed an interest in automobiles and who — as an adult — began collecting antique cars. The car buff, whose grandfather once owned a garage, wanted to share his passion with others, so in 2006, he opened Stahls Automotive Collection in St. Clair Shores.

Five years later, the museum relocated to Chesterfield Township to accommodate the growing collection.

“He’s always been drawn to mechanical things and loves the artistry and engineering behind these historical vehicles,” General Manager Terri Coppens said via email. “He wants to keep the history alive.”

The Stahls Automotive Foundation is a nonprofit organization designed to preserve, restore and exhibit specific vintage vehicles of the 20th Century.

Stahls Automotive Collection is open from 1 to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the first Saturday of the month. There is no cost to visit, but donations are welcome. Visitors can tour the exhibit at their own pace. Staff members keep everything running smoothly, and there’s a group of volunteer docents who share interesting details about the vehicles.

Every piece inside Stahls Automotive Collection tells a story: the one-ofa-kind cars, roadside memorabilia, historic gasoline pumps and shiny chrome.

According to Administrative Assistant Chloe Gieraga, there are approximately 220 cars in the collection, but not all are on the floor at the same time.

“Ted is constantly buying more, so the number changes,” Gieraga said.

“We do swap the cars, and some are in storage, so when people come back, they are sure to see some new ones.”

Sometimes, too, the prized possessions are lent out to different car shows.

“Most of the cars do come from auctions, but some come from classic car dealers or even private sellers. Some have been purchased from overseas, but the majority have been in the U.S.,” Coppens said. “For the most part, we look for things that will tell the story of automotive history. Also things that will bring joy to others.”

The temperature and humidity inside the museum are controlled to keep the cars in mint condition.

“Our staff and volunteers do a great job taking care of the cars and making sure they look pristine,” Coppens said.

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micro, things have not gone down entirely smoothly at the hops farms.

Michigan hops are uniquely vulnerable to diseases, a problem caused by the high-moisture environment anyone from the Great Lakes State is well aware of.

“A lot of our cultivars that are currently available at commercial levels were bred and developed for growers in other parts of the world where they don’t receive as much rain,” said Erin Lizotte, Integrated Pest Management coordinator and senior statewide educator with the Michigan State University Extension. “We’re kind of fighting an uphill battle because we have much wetter weather here in Michigan, so we need our breeding program to develop cultivars that are more at home in those wetter environments and more disease resistant to those diseases we see in wetter environments.”

This moisture vulnerability has opened the door for a variety of infections to take hold of the state’s hops crops, the two most pressing being downy mildew and halo blight.

“Downy mildew has been around since the beginning,” Lizotte said. “I’d say that’s the disease we have spent the most resources and time on tackling, and I think we’ve gotten to a point where growers are able to manage downy mildew effectively on-farm.”

Downy mildew shows up as a fuzzy spore mass on leaves, turning the undersides black. It has proven very

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resistant to winter conditions, so early-season pruning has proven to be the most effective way of preventing its spread. MSU research has also allowed farmers to begin using plants more resistant to downy mildew infections.

While downy mildew is an old problem for hops growers, halo blight is the new troublesome fungus on the scene. MSU researcher Timothy Miles was the first to take notice of the disease in 2018. It shows up as black splotches on leaves and kills hops flowers in a way that leaves only parts close to the stem untouched — a green halo atop a pale infected cone.

“Since (2018), his lab and crew have been sussing out what (halo blight’s) life cycle looks like, as well as how we can potentially control it in hopyards,” Lizotte said.

While the search for the secret to stopping halo blight is ongoing, MSU researchers have made strides in combating hops-affecting viruses. Carolyn Malmstrom’s work in the field led to her developing hops virus testing protocols, allowing growers to send samples to MSU for testing and diagnosis.

As it stands, the surefire way of fighting disease on hops is by preventing it from taking hold. Farms, nurseries and other growers can keep plants and seeds sanitized, infected leaves and flowers can be pruned away and disposed of, and fungicides can be applied to plants to kill whatever lingering disease remains. But Lizotte said the goal of MSU’s scientists is to have plants become naturally immune to common diseases.

“I don’t want to call it a Band-Aid, what we’re doing See HOPS on page 11A

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NEWSWORTHY INCIDENTS REPORTED TO LOCAL POLICE, AS COMPILED BY C & G REPORTERS

Car chase stopped

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Clinton Township police officers were tapped in to help stop a suspect fleeing Roseville police on the evening of April 6.

The suspect was fleeing after an alleged felony assault, and police were able to eventually stop the suspect’s Pontiac. A handgun was found in the suspect’s pocket, the license for which expired in 2020.

Both the suspect and the gun were turned over to Roseville police.

A parade of dumpster fires

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On April 10, residents around the Metro Woods apartment complex reported three dumpster fires in the area.

One witness claimed a dark car was being driven around the complex. Clinton Township police officers spoke with someone in the area, though no arrests were made.

Man cusses at workers

Vehicle stolen

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — An unknown suspect or suspects are said to have stolen a 2012 Chrysler 300 from the Ascension St. John Hospital parking lot in the 19200 block of Mack Avenue sometime between the hours of 6:45 p.m. April 20 and 7 a.m. April 21. The vehicle was locked at the time.

More vehicles taken

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Between the hours of 2 p.m. April 19 and 7:09 a.m. April 20, an unknown suspect is said to have stolen a white 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix from where it was parked on the street in the 1000 block of Wayburn Street.

On April 21, a 2021 blue Kia Forte was stolen from the 1400 block of Lakepointe Street.

Police said the suspect or suspects stole the Kia without the keys.

Pricey bikes taken

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights police were called after a 20-something man wearing a black jacket and a ponytail allegedly was cussing at workers inside a store along 15 Mile Road, near Ryan Road April 9. Police said the man then went to the parking lot and was then seen behind a gas station car wash. The report did not describe what ultimately happened to him.

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Two Detroit Bikes A-Type bikes — one black, one pink — that are valued at $1,300 apiece were stolen from a garage in the 1300 block of Wayburn Street at around 2 a.m. April 22 by an unknown man who was captured on home surveillance footage. The suspect is also said to have taken roughly $150 worth of lawn tools. The garage was open and unlocked at the time.

Bleeding man taken to hospital

Sign swiped

STERLING HEIGHTS — Police went to a gas station in the 39000 block of Van Dyke Avenue April 9 after hearing that someone was being disorderly.

Officers reportedly saw a man with a bleeding arm and bloody clothes who claimed that police had beaten him up. When the Fire Department came to check on the man, he allegedly said it was March when asked what month it was.

The Fire Department took the man to a hospital.

Kia theft attempted

GROSSE POINTE CITY — In another of the many recent thefts of Kia vehicles across the area, an unknown suspect or suspects smashed the passenger side window on a 2022 Kia and tried to steal the vehicle April 22 while it was parked in the 400 block of Cadieux Road, police said. Three unknown suspects dressed in all black clothing were seen attempting to steal the vehicle. Police said the vehicle was ransacked and the ignition was broken during this incident, but the suspects were apparently unable to start the vehicle.

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Police said an unknown suspect stole a metal-framed business sign worth $150 from the front of a business in the 15000 block of Kercheval Avenue between the hours of 8 and 10 a.m. April 20.

Woman sought for retail fraud

GROSSE POINTE CITY — An unknown woman is accused of stealing nearly $50 worth of merchandise from a business in the 17000 block of Mack Avenue April 20.

Larcenies from vehicles under investigation

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — According to police reports, an unknown suspect entered an unlocked vehicle while it was parked in the driveway of a home in the 2100 block of Hollywood Avenue between the hours of 10 p.m. April 20 and 8 a.m. April 21 and stole several Amazon packages and a gray backpack. The total value of the missing items is said to be about $60. The vehicle was unlocked at the time.

In a second incident, an unknown suspect entered a vehicle parked in the driveway of a home in the 2300 block of Allard Avenue between the night of April 20 and 11 a.m. April 21 and stole a Rolex watch worth $14,000, along with a wallet. The victim told police the vehicle was locked but a key was left inside the passenger door pocket, so if anyone tried the vehicle door handle, they would have been able to get inside the vehicle. The missing items were removed from the center console.

with her daughter, at which point her daughter started yelling at her. The argument escalated to the point where the daughter pushed her mother to the floor in the kitchen. While falling, her head struck a cabinet, causing a laceration. The Shelby Township Fire Department was summoned to the scene to provide medical attention to the mother. The daughter was placed under arrest for domestic violence and transported to the Police Department for processing.

Porch pirate sought

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 5:30 p.m. on April 13, a fraud report was made after an incident the same day in the 21000 block of Bon Brae Street.

Upon arrival, an officer spoke with the victims, a 75-year-old man and a 72-year-old woman, who said she was on the computer when a pop-up window appeared. The message said the computer was infected and to call the number on the screen.

The woman reportedly called the number and provided bank information and Social Security numbers for both herself and her husband.

She was then allegedly told not to tell the bank or police about it.

When the woman and man went to the bank, they were informed it was a scam and were able to change their banking information before any money was taken. An officer advised both parties to check their credit report and make a police report if anything suspicious occurs.

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Sometime between 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. April 21, an unknown suspect is said by police to have stolen a UPS package containing a hooded sweatshirt worth $54 from the front porch of a home in the 1400 block of Buckingham Road.

Suspect sought for using counterfeit cash

GROSSE POINTE CITY — A woman is being sought by police after she allegedly used a counterfeit $100 bill to make a purchase at a business in the 17000 block of Kercheval Avenue April 18.

The investigation was ongoing.

Police respond to screaming, items smashed

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Officers were dispatched to an apartment in the area of West Utica and Ryan roads at 3:55 p.m. April 7. Dispatch received a call from a neighbor who reportedly could hear someone screaming from a nearby apartment.

Officers arrived on the scene and could hear loud screaming coming from the apartment. Officers made contact with the residents of the apartment. The argument was between a mother and her teenage daughter. The argument ensued over the mother taking her daughter’s phone away. The daughter then smashed her tablet and started kicking her mother, according to the police report.

The daughter was arrested and transported to the Macomb County Juvenile Detention Center, according to police.

Mother pushed, hits head on counter

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 6:22 p.m. April 7, officers were dispatched to a residence in the area of Shelby and 25 Mile roads for a domestic violence complaint. Upon arrival, officers interviewed all the people in the home. According to the caller, she stated that she just came home from the bar

Computer fraud reported

Vehicle break-in reported

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 5:11 a.m. on April 15, a report was made about a vehicle theft that happened on the same day in the 24000 block of Little Mack Avenue.

Officers were dispatched to the location where three suspects in face masks and a burgundy vehicle were reportedly trying to break into other vehicles. They pulled into the parking lot of the location where they observed another vehicle with its rear brake lights activated. There were no other vehicles in the parking lot. The officers pulled up to the passenger side of the vehicle and saw the window shattered. One officer exited the police vehicle to look around and saw no one in the vehicle. They called other officers and continued searching the lot.

Another officer arrived and tried to make contact with the owner. One officer saw a large landscaping block on the floorboard and interior damage. The vehicle’s owner, a 61-year-old woman, said the last time she saw her vehicle was at 7 p.m. the night before and it was left locked.

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BELGIAN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION BAND TO PERFORM ANNUAL SPRING CONCERT METRO DETROIT — The Belgian American Association Band will perform its annual Spring Concert at 4:30 p.m. May 21 at Zuccaro’s Banquets & Catering, 46601 Gratiot Avenue, in Chesterfield Township.

The BAA Band, now under the direction of Dale Marzewski, includes members from all over metro Detroit. The band will perform a variety of music including marches, waltzes, selections from musicals, big-band favorites and other popular tunes.

Tickets are $35 per person and include a buffet dinner and beverages after the concert. After-dinner music will be provided by the Eric Neubauer Ensemble.

Doors open at 4 p.m.

For more information and for advance tickets, contact belgianband@gmail.com.

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DETROIT — Mariners’ Church of Detroit, 170 E. Jefferson Ave. in Detroit, will feature Dan Lewis giving the talk, “Bound for Glory: The Story of American Chapel Cars” from 10 to 11:30 a.m. May 6. The talk will look at how railroad cars were adapted to house a chapel with pews, an altar, pulpit and sometimes even a confessional so that traveling clergy could reach people in remote areas. Although first used for Episcopal services, the model was later used by other denominations, including the Baptist and Roman Catholic churches. For more information, visit marinerschurchofdetroit.org.

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel, as part of “National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week,” thanked county dispatchers for their service via a video message.

“Dispatchers are oftentimes the first of the first responders the public has contact with,” Hackel said in a statement. “They are essential in connecting the public with our police, fire and EMS personnel. Although this is the nationally recognized week, I want all dispatchers to know they are appreciated each and every day for the incredible work they perform.”

Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham also shared positive words for the county’s 911 dispatchers.

“Our dispatchers are highly trained and dedicated to their profession,” Wickersham said. “The unknown exists every time they answer a 911 call or an officer’s radio transmission. Our dispatchers are caring, compassionate and care for the safety of our citizens and the first responders who serve them. I thank all public safety dispatchers for a job well done.”

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Shelby Township Lions Carnival: Midway opens 4 p.m. on weekdays and noon on weekends, parking lot at Lakeside Mall, 14000 Lakeside Circle in Sterling Heights, shop-lakesidemall.com

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Adult throwback prom fundraiser: Includes food, an open bar, a DJ and more, 7 p.m., Tompkins Community Center at Windmill Pointe Park, 14920 Windmill Pointe Drive in Grosse Pointe Park, phoemale.org

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Treasure Hunters Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Dodge Park, 40260 Utica Road in Sterling Heights, myshpr.net, (586) 446-2700

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Evening of the Arts: Showcase by Arts Academy in the Woods, 6:30 p.m., Macomb Center for the Perfoming Arts on Macomb Community College’s Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, www. macombcenter.com

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Museumfest: War gaming event, 1 p.m. May 19 and 10 a.m. May 20, Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society Museum, 16600 Stephens Road in Eastpointe, facebook.com/MichiganMilitaryMuseum, mimths.org

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United Shore Professional Baseball League: Opening weekend includes fireworks May 19, Italian Heritage Night May 20 and dog-friendly day May 21, Jimmy John’s Field, 7171 Auburn Road in Utica, uspbl.com

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Craft show: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Macomb Sports & Expo Center, Building P on Macomb Community College - South Campus, 14500 E. 12 Mile Road in Warren, (810) 658-0440, smetankacrafshows.com Shoes That Fit 5K Fun Run: Also food trucks, stations for kids and more, all proceeds go to group supplying children in need with new athletic shoes, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (fun run/walk at 10 a.m.), University Liggett School, 1045 Cook Road in Grosse Pointe Woods, www.uls.org/ shoesthatfit

MAY 24

An Evening of Red, White & Blue: 6 p.m. cocktails/ hors d’oeuvres and live music, 7:15 p.m. program and remarks, 8 p.m. dinner, 9:15 p.m. dessert, and 10:15 p.m. fireworks, The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms, www.warmemorial. org/veterans/redwhite blue23

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Chic & Unique Vintage Market: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, chicanduniquemi.com

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MAY 28

St. Clair Shores Memorial Day Parade: 1 p.m., along Jefferson Avenue from Nine Mile Road to 11 Mile Road, scsparade.org

‘Familial(ar)’: Exhibit exploring multicultural identity as formed by immigration through visual art composition, on display until May 26, Anton Art Center, 125 Macomb Place in Mount Clemens, theartcenter.org

MAY 29

Summer yard art sale: Hosted by Macomb Charitable Foundation, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays May 11 until Labor Day, Schramm’s Farm, 21701 24 Mile Road in Macomb Township

Roseville Memorial Day parade: 10 a.m., Roseville High School to Roseville City Hall Eastpointe Memorial Day Parade: 11 a.m., Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society Museum to Spindler Park, ceremony and festival to follow, facebook.com/erchamber Shelby Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays May 20-Oct. 14, Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, ShelbyFarmersMarket.org

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Center Line Independence Festival: Carnival, bands, inflatables, petting farm, food trucks, magic and more, Center Line Memorial Park, 25355 Lawrence Ave., also Cruisin’ 53 at City Center Plaza in Center Line and Run Warren Center Line at Warren City Square (both June 3 only), facebook.com/CLIF2023

Sterling Heights Memorial Day celebrations: Ceremony at 9 a.m., courtyard outside City Hall, 40555 Utica Road, parade at 10 a.m., sterlingheights.net, (586) 446-2489

Dodge Park Farmers Market: 3-8 p.m. Thursdays June 1-Sept. 28, 40620 Utica Road in Sterling Heights Mount Clemens Farmers Market: Opening day May 6, runs 7 a.m.-1 p.m. every Saturday until Nov. 18, City Park & Ride Lot, 141 N. River Road, (586) 493-7600, mountclemensfarmersmarket.com

Royal Oak Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, also antiques and collectibles 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays, and food trucks and concerts on select dates, 316 E. 11 Mile Road, ROFM on Facebook, (248) 246-3276

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Photo provided by MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

A black spot from halo blight can be seen on a leaf.

now in terms of fungicides and cultural management practices, but we’re also really hopeful that, down the road, we can start to transition to cultivars that are just more at home and happy growing in Michigan,” Lizotte said.

Until then, frequent vegetation management and other prevention methods are the best way of ensuring large, quality crop yields.

Todd Parker, the head brewer at Rochester Mills Beer Co., said they go through Michigan hops providers when they can and that the state of Michigan has a good hop industry.

“Definitely knowing your supplier is important,” Parker said. “A lot of the sup-

SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2023, 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 Pastor Chris Cox from Lakepoint Church in Shelby Township, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Trail Life Troop-MI 1776.

ROLL CALL Members Present: Richard Stathakis, Stanley Grot, James Carabelli, Lisa Casali, Lucia Di Cicco, John Vermeulen, Vince Viviano Also Present:Rob Huth, Township Attorney APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes: Board Meeting -- March 7, 2023 (Requested by Clerk’s Office) To approve the minutes, as presented.

B. Letter of Understanding - FIT Program / COAM (Requested by Police Department) To approve a Letter of Understanding with the Shelby Township Command Officers’ Association and the Township of Shelby regarding the Shelby Township Physical Fitness Program, as presented.

C. Letter of Understanding - FIT Program / POA (Requested by Police Department) To approve a Letter of Understanding with the Shelby Township Patrol Officers’ Association and the Township of Shelby regarding the Shelby Township Physical Fitness Program, as presented.

D. Letter of Understanding - 911 Communication Technicians (Requested by Police Department) To approve a Letter of Understanding with the Shelby Township Police Officers’ Labor Council 911 Police/Fire Communications Technicians and the Township of Shelby regarding the job assignment bonuses for the Terminal Agency Coordinator, Local Agency Security Officer and Master Street Address Guide, as presented.

E. DPW Maintenance Trainee Job Description (Requested by Human Resources) To concur with the recommendation of Human Resources Director Lisa Suida and approve the modified job description for the position of DPW Maintenance Trainee, as presented.

F. Library Director Compensation Schedule 2023 (Requested by Human Resources) To concur with the recommendation of Human Resources Director Lisa Suida and approve the modified compensation schedule for Township Library Director, as presented, effective March 22, 2023.

G. Old Settlers Post 4659 Requests Permission to Solicit Donations (Requested by Clerk’s Office) To grant permission to Veterans of Foreign Wars, Old Settlers Post 4659, to solicit donations at store fronts throughout Shelby Township for “Buddy Poppy” days on May 4, 5, and 6, 2023. All solicitors shall be readily identifiable, fully insured, and carry proper credentials.

H. Cancellation of April 4, 2023 Regular Board Meeting (Requested by Board of Trustees) To cancel the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees on April 4, 2023.

I. Credit Card Purchases in the Amount of $24,246.51 (Requested by Treasurer’s Office) To approve the Credit Card Purchases in the amount of $24,246.51, as presented.

J. Bill Run in the Amount of $1,267,988.40 (Requested by Financial Management) MOTION carried to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented.

Roll Call: Ayes - Grot, Carabelli, Casali, Di Cicco, Stathakis, Vermeulen, Viviano Nays - none

pliers are good about keeping the diseased hops out of the system.”

Jeremey Lewis, the brewer and coowner of the Copper Hop Brewing Co. in St. Clair Shores, and co-owner Ryan Balicki said in emails that they couldn’t speak about the overall health of hops in the state. But Lewis said they use 45th Parallel as the distributor for their in-state hops — this includes Cascade, Centennial, Mittelfruh and Fuggle varieties — and that they’ve never had a problem.

“I typically order what I need for the coming year in October after the harvest,” Lewis said in an email. “I have never had an issue with being able to get what I need.

The quality has been outstanding and year to year very consistent.”

Brian Tennis, owner and founder of Hop Alliance, said it was too early to tell how the crops for this year will do, but that last year was one of their best harvests yet

APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION carried to approve the agenda, as presented.

DEPARTMENTAL & COMMITTEE 1. Repair Recalled Fire Suppression Sprinkler Heads - Activities Center (Requested

by Parks, Recreation & Maintenance) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Parks, Recreation, and Maintenance Director Joe Youngblood and have CertaSite replace all recalled sprinkler heads at the Activities Center per their attached quote at a cost of $20,421.56. Funds are to be taken from Capital Improvement Fund line item 427-265-985-000 and amend the budget accordingly.

2. Purchase - New Vehicles (Requested by Parks, Recreation & Maintenance) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Director Joe Youngblood and purchase two (2) 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles from Berger Chevrolet at a cost of $48,360.00. Funds are to be taken from Capital Improvement Fund line item 427-789-985-000.

3. 2022 Sidewalk Gap Program (Requested by Financial Management) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Township Engineers Anderson, Eckstein, and Westrick, Inc. (AEW) and approve costs related to the 2022 Sidewalk Gap Program contracted with L. Anthony Construction Inc. at a cost not to exceed $180,000.00. Funds are to be taken from Capital Improvement Fund line item 427442-967-500.

4. GIS Storm Sewer Mapping Program - Proposal for Professional Services (Requested by DPW) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Director of Public Works David Miller and accept the Proposal for Professional Services to authorize Anderson, Eckstein and Westrick, Inc. (AEW) to complete the Stormwater GIS and Flood Investigation Program by mapping the remaining 28 sections on the Township’s GIS program over the next five (5) years for an amount not to exceed $140,000.00. Funds are to be taken from Water and Sewer Fund line item 592-296-807-000 and amend the budget accordingly.

5. Engineering Design Standards - Professional Services (Requested by DPW) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Public Works Director David Miller and accept the proposal for professional services and authorize Township Engineers, Anderson, Eckstein and Westrick, Inc. (AEW) to complete the Engineering Design Standards Guidebook and prepare applicable modifications of Chapter 58 within the Shelby Township Code of Ordinances at a cost not to exceed $30,000.00.

Funds are to be taken from Water and Sewer Fund line item 592-591-807-000 and amend the budget accordingly.

6. Hose Testing Contract (Requested by Fire Department) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Fire Chief Frank Pierce and enter into a one-year contract with National Hose Testing Specialties, Inc. in Wyoming, MI, to test approximately 25,000 feet of hose at a rate of 40 cents per foot for a total cost of $10,000.00. Funds are to be taken from Fire Fund line item 206-340-730-300.

7. Purchase Zoll Cardiac Monitors and AutoPulse Systems (Requested by Fire Department) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Fire Chief Frank Pierce and approve the purchase of two (2) Zoll X-Series cardiac monitors with needed accessories and full 5-year worry-free warranty for each AND two (2) Zoll AutoPulse Systems with needed accessories and full 4-year worry-free warranty from Zoll Medical Corporation for a price not to exceed $128,677.44 ($99,967.44 for the equipment and $28,710.00 for the warranties). The warranties will be paid annually starting upon receipt of the equipment: $6,422.40 for years 2023-2026 and $3,020.40 in 2027. Funds are to be taken as follows: $99,967.44 from Capital Improvement Fund line item 427-340-985-

because of good weather and other factors.

He said their hops weren’t affected by diseases last year.

“Fortunately, not for us,” Tennis said.

“We’re up right up in the Leelanau (Peninsula), like right around the 45th Parallel, so we really haven’t seen a lot of the damages that some of the other farmers in the state have.”

Lizotte says MSU researchers have been involved in studying hops since “day one” of the plant’s return to the Mitten State in the 2000s, planting the seeds for what has become a strong partnership between the growing industry and academia.

“The partnership between the university and the industry is really critical to both of us,” Lizotte said. “We really take our lead from the industry on what their priority needs are. Without the industry of research at MSU, I don’t think we would have a hops industry in Michigan.”

000 and $28,710.00 from Fire Fund line item 206-340-730-300 and amend the Fire Fund budget accordingly.

8. Vehicle Purchase - Auction (Requested by Police Department) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Police Chief Robert J. Shelide and approve the purchase of two (2) vehicles from Motor City Auto Auction at a cost not to exceed $75,000.00, related up-fitting costs from Cynergy Inc. at a cost of $16,900.00, and graphics from Graphic Communications at a cost of $2,550.00 for a total cost of $94,450.00. Funds are to be taken from Police Fund line item 207-305981-000 and amend the budget accordingly.

9. Vehicle Purchase (Requested by Police Department) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Police Chief Robert J. Shelide and approve the purchase of two (2) 2023 Ford Interceptor Utilities from Signature Ford at a cost of $92,378.00 and the purchase of related equipment from Cynergy Inc. at a cost of $12,486.00 for a total cost of $104,864.00. Funds are to be taken from Police Fund line item 207-305-981-000 and amend the budget accordingly.

10. TRU Trailer Purchase (Requested by Police Department) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Police Chief Robert J. Shelide and approve the purchase of a UTV trailer from USA Trailer Sales at a cost not to exceed $11,500.00. Funds are to be taken from Police Fund line item 207-305-981000.

11. Radios and In-Car Computers (Requested by Police Department) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Police Chief Robert J. Shelide and approve the purchase of six (6) replacement in-car computers from Dell Marketing at a cost not to exceed $20,000.00 and six (6) radios from Motorola Inc. at a cost not to exceed $27,000.00. Funds are to be taken as follows: $20,000.00 from Police Fund line item 207-305-980-000 and $27,000.00 from 911/Emergency Response Fund line item 267-306-857-000 and amend the budget accordingly.

12. Purchase of Production Trailer (Requested by Community Relations Department) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Community Relations Director Brad Bates to purchase one (1) 2023 Rock Solid 8.5’ X 22’ cargo trailer from Reedy Branch Equipment Co, LLC at a cost of $22,489.00. Funds are to be taken from Community Relations Fund line item 598-598-985-000 and amend the budget accordingly.

13. Production Trailer Customization Project (Requested by Community Relations Department) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Community Relations Director Brad Bates and award the Production Trailer Customization Project to Gerling and Associates at a cost not to exceed $58,603.00. Funds are to be taken from Community Relations Fund line item 598-598-985-000 and amend the budget accordingly.

14. Recommendation of Vendor Beautification Committee (Requested by Beautification Committee) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of the Beautification Committee and award Green Meadows Landscape, Inc a 4-year contract ending March 31, 2026, for the Schoenherr/ Mound Road Maintenance at a cost not to exceed $25,000.00 per year. Funds are to be taken from General Fund line item 101-900-830-002.

MOTION carried to adjourn at 7:53 p.m.

A COMPLETE SET OF MINUTES IS AVAILABLE IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE FOR REVIEW OR AT WWW.SHELBYTWP.ORG.

Stanley Grot Shelby Township Clerk Published: Shelby-Utica News 05/03/2023

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The rehabilitation project cost about $3 million and is expected to last for 50 years. At press time on April 19, grout was being applied to the pipe. The county expects the project to be completed in May.

“We are well on our way to getting this thing complete and hopefully get the traffic cones out of the way,” Miller said.

Repairing the pipe is not the last thing the department plans to do in the 21 Mile and Garfield area. A small air scrubber will be built near the intersection to manage the hydrogen sulfate odors from the sewage. Construction of the scrubber is expected to be completed by late 2025.

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“It is very much like traditional slip lining, with the exception of we don’t have to dig a large shaft to push pipe into it and we’re utilizing existing structure such as manholes or bolts to access that sewer,” said Anthony Aderhold, of SAK Construction, the contractors performing the work. “The materials for SPR come on large spools, and it’s a PVC strip. We use an advancing machine that winds it into the pipe.”

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the PVC around the existing pipe structure before supports and a structural grout are applied to lock the lining in. The use of only an advancing machine and a pipe spool reduces the surface footprint. The lack of workers going into the pipe allows the sewer to flow as it normally does, and the smooth PVC pipe reduces the friction of the pipe section without significantly changing the diameter.

SPR repairs are not common. Aderhold said SAK only does about two or three repairs of this kind a year.

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other spot rests a 1919 Pierce-Arrow Model 66 A-4 Tourer, and spectators also can check out a 1935 Brewster Town Car. As for Coppens, her favorite car is the 1931 Cord LeGrande Speedster.

“Most people know it because it has a bar in the door,” she said.

Currently, the museum only has a few muscle cars, but plans are in the works to add more.

“We are slowly trying to for the car buffs who like those cars,” Gieraga said.

Staff is trying to add more kid-friendly interactive activities. One example was the Halloween Trunk-Or-Treat last fall.

The building also has a room dedicated to vintage organs — another of Stahls first loves — that play music periodically throughout the day.

‘It was fit for a king.’

Other treasures that really attract visitors are the 1948 Tucker sedan and the 1963 Chrysler Turbine car. The Turbine was an experimental two-door hardtop coupe powered by a turbine engine that didn’t catch on in the industry.

Docent Jack Haynes said just 51 Tuckers were made under automobile entrepreneur

Preston Tucker and “only 47 survived.” It also gave the Big Three competition.

“It was recognized as a good car. The car is very sturdy, like a tank,” Haynes said. “It’s a rear engine, very roomy, has shatterproof glass and independent four-wheel suspension. There are all kinds of safety features.”

But one safety feature was left out: seatbelts. As Haynes explained, Tucker was told, “If you put in seatbelts, people are going to think this is dangerous.”

Another slice of nostalgia is the 1965 Kirkham AC Cobra, which docent Duane Sabella is knowledgeable about. One plus to volunteering at the museum is hearing the “very interesting stories” of people visiting the museum.

Trey Brand is the museum’s historian and is always glad to share narratives about each car.

“The higher-end cars were built custom for one person,” Brand said.

The purple-blue 1919 “Fatty” Arbuckle Pierce-Arrow, for instance, is a standout and was custom-made for silent film actor Roscoe Conkling Arbuckle, best known as “Fatty.”

“It was fit for a king,” Brand said. “Like a lot of wealthy people at the time, he had a driver.”

The tires on the car are approximately 36 inches in size.

“The wheels are original,” Brand said.

“They’ve been restored but they haven’t been replaced.”

The car stayed in top condition. “Because Roscoe lived in Los Angeles, he didn’t have to deal with bad weather,” Brand said.

Constructed from wood with techniques normally used for boats, the 1924 Delage GL Skiff Torpedo is another crown jewel.

“Delage was a French luxury brand in the 1920s, ’30s and ’40s,” Brand said. “It’s essentially a boat. It has three layers of wood in a crisscross pattern. The outer layer is mahogany.

Oak is stronger and cheaper, but mahogany looks better. It’s more rich and colorful.”

Get ready to cruise

The museum welcomes group tours for schools, Scouts, adult care centers and senior living facilities at no charge. The tours are available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Contact Gieraga at (586) 749-1078 or email chloe.gieraga@stahlsauto.com.

Beginning June 1, Stahls will begin holding its Cruise Nights every Thursday from 4 to 7:30 p.m. with the exception of the third Thursday of the month. On Cruise Night, the museum is open from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

The Stahls Automotive Collection is located at 56516 North Bay Drive. For more information, visit www.stahlsauto.com or call (586) 749-1078.

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interview. “The way her character combines comedy, strength and compassion drew me to the role. I can really relate with Bea’s big personality and deep love for her family.”

Campbell-Cormier added that her character is “funny, clever and heartfelt. She proves she can do anything a man can do — and she’s sure to remind her husband, Nick, of that.”

Caralis said working on “Something Rotten!” has been very rewarding for her.

She believes her experience as an actor, singer, dancer, stage manager and assistant director all helped prepare her to helm this production.

“I have an incredible crew supporting me and a cast who’s willing to jump higher and run farther to make this show the best it can be,” Caralis said.

Simone echoed that sentiment.

“It has been an absolute blast working on this show,” Simone said. “The cast and crew are so incredibly talented, and it has been a pleasure to perform with each and every one.”

Likewise, Campbell-Cormier said she’s been having a great time and praised the “energy and talent” of the cast and crew.

The cast also includes Alex Quinlan, of Royal Oak; Jay Callahan, of Clinton Township; Cara Motzkus, of Grosse Pointe Park; Tom Pagano, of Clinton Township; Nick Marinello, of Mount Clemens; Kyle O’Donnell, of Grosse Pointe Farms; Adam Bernard, of Royal Oak; and Mike Edick, of Grosse Pointe Woods.

The ensemble consists of Sarah Bryant, of Sterling Heights; Carl Ghafari, of Grosse Pointe Shores; Dylan Hart, of Taylor; Shelby Holley, of Royal Oak; Nick Hysick, of Sterling Heights; Kristina Kamm Mardlin, of Warren; Charles Kruse, of Grosse Pointe City; Sophie Leszczynski, of Grosse Pointe Woods; Jimmy O’Leary, of Detroit; Kristina Pagels-Quinlan, of Royal Oak; Jordan Prisby, of Grosse Pointe Woods; Emily Ruskak, of Royal Oak; Trevor Sherry, of Clin-

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so that it’s done the right way — it doesn’t cause a problem for others,” Radtke said.

Councilwoman Barbara Ziarko said that a couple of years ago, an organization called Bees in the D was once interested in an arrangement to set up hives in the vicinity of Dodge Park. Bees in the D did not reply for comment by press time.

ton Township; Sara Shook, of Grosse Pointe Woods; Pano Varlamos, of Grosse Pointe Woods; and Kyle Weatherbee, of Grosse Pointe Woods.

“Something Rotten!” only recently became available for community theaters to stage, so this is the first time GPT is doing this show.

Caralis said this musical is a “hilarious, raunchy comedy about two brothers trying to become the next Shakespeare (in the age of Shakespeare) who disagree on how to reach the top. This disagreement and stress to be the best leads to the hiring of a soothsayer, while drawing the watchful eye of the Puritans. In between these antics, we have two beautiful love stories, kick-lines, huge tap numbers and dancing eggs.”

This is a show that appeals to both sides of the Shakespeare demographic.

“If you love Shakespeare, you’ll love this show,” Caralis said. “If you hate Shakespeare, you’ll love this show!”

Knowing that this show would close out this milestone anniversary season has added “a lot of excitement and anticipation,” Campbell-Cormier said.

“This is the best season finale for our 75th season because it’s so new and different for our members and patrons,” Caralis said.

“It’s unlike anything we’ve ever done before and really shows the genius of modern playwrights. It absolutely added pressure, but as a community theatre, we’re used to thriving under heat, so it’s a challenge myself, my crew and cast have eagerly faced head on, and we can’t wait to share it with our patrons and supporters!”

Simone agreed.

“We are anxious for people to come and enjoy this incredible performance,” Simone said. “I’m honored to be leading the final performance of our 75th season and can’t wait for the 76th.”

Pierce Middle School is located at 15430 Kercheval Ave. in Grosse Pointe Park.

Tickets cost $30 and can be purchased in advance by visiting www.gpt.org or calling the GPT box office at (313) 881-4004. Tickets can also be purchased at the door if available.

“They actually come out, and they take care of the hives,” Ziarko said. “They harvest the honey, and then we could sell the honey like at the farmer’s market or at Sterlingfest to recoup some of the money that we put into this.”

The city said it plans to put together an ordinance in the next 90 days.

Learn more about Sterling Heights by visiting www.sterling-heights.net or by calling (586) 446-2489. Learn more about Bees in the D by visiting beesinthed.com.

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