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OCTOBER 30, 2024 Vol. 33, No. 23
Sheriff Anthony Wickersham
SPOTLIGHT ON SENIOR LIVING
SETTING UP ESTATE SALES 18A
Van Dyke lane closures to last 3 weeks in Utica, changes coming
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SPORTS
Advanced Sports Performance, a newly opened softball facility, holds a team practice for the 13U Michigan Batbusters travel softball team Oct. 10. Photo by Erin Sanchez
BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com
UTICA — Lane closures began Oct. 26 for the Van Dyke Avenue median project, which aims to eliminate the dangerous driving conditions that result from illegal left turns. The project includes the inside northbound lane being closed just south of Canal Road and then reopened north of Hall Road. The southbound turn lane to Canal will be closed, south of Hall Road, and the southbound inside lane will become the “turn only” lane from Van Dyke onto Canal. The inside lane will reopen south of Canal. The project is expected to last three weeks. Officials expect that this closure will be for the entire project. Utica Mayor Gus Calandrino said the excessive number of illegal left turns on Van Dyke, south of Hall Road, has created the need for additional traffic controls. “A cement median with mounted delineators is being constructed on Van Dyke from Hall Road to Greeley (Street). These illegal turns disrupt traffic and create hazardous driving conditions for our commuters. “We regret the disruption during the construction period.
‘ONE STOP SHOP’ SOFTBALL FACILITY A ‘SAFE SPACE’ FOR LOCAL ATHLETES BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Walk through the doors of Advanced Sports Performance on any given night during the week, and there are three things you’re guaranteed to notice: smiles on numerous faces, softball players perfecting their craft and owner Leslie Heisler’s vibrant personality. “It’s nice having that personal touch of hers, and you sense it when you’re there,” said Bob Hall, Utica Eisnehower’s varsity softball coach
and an Advanced Sports Performance team member. “You see her around the place because she has a lot of pride in her facility and what we’re doing in her facility. It’s nice to have that personal contact with not only the facility, but the owner of the facility. It’s a win-win situation to be honest with you.” Located in Shelby Township at 47959 Van Dyke Ave. between 21 Mile and 22 Mile roads, Advanced Sports Performance has become a haven for softball players in the surrounding area See SOFTBALL on page 14A
See VAN DYKE on page 27A
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