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DECEMBER 18, 2024 • Vol. 33, No. 28
Packard Proving Grounds to present ‘’Twas a Night Before Christmas 1939’
Utica Community Schools crossing guard Mike Delicata holds one of the two LED stop signs that the Utica Fire Department recently bought for crossing guards as traffic passes through the Van Dyke Avenue and Hahn Street intersection Dec. 11. Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com
Utica firefighters donate LED stop signs for crossing guards at 2 intersections UTICA — As a firefighter in the city of Utica and a parent of a child attending Utica Community Schools, Mark Ricketts is concerned about the high volume of traffic in the areas of the crosswalks on Van Dyke Avenue at Hahn Street, as well as Cass
Avenue and Hahn Street. “With the onset of winter, when the sun rises later and sets earlier, visibility becomes a significant issue at the crosswalks on Van Dyke Avenue at Hahn Street, as well as Cass Avenue and Hahn Street,” he said. To address this issue, the Utica Firefighter AsSee SIGNS on page 16A
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SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Packard Proving Grounds is bringing back a historical Christmas setting with ’Twas a Night Before Christmas 1939,” which will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 20. The unique event will transport guests back in time to celebrate the holiday season as it was in 1939, 85 years ago. The evening will feature historically accurate decorations, activities and storytelling reflective of the era. Along with historic Lodge tours, Santa will arrive in a 1937 Packard convertible; traditional crafts and activities will be available for children; storytelling will be by Mrs. Claus; and vintage Christmas cartoons, all from 1939, will be shown. Everyone is also welcome to enjoy a cup of cocoa, eat a cookie and write a letter to give to Santa. Each child who comes to the event is welcome to make their own mini-newspaper chain and decorate an ornament to take home to decorate their Christmas tree at home. Santa will ride into the Packard Proving Grounds in the back of the convertible at 5 p.m. when the gates open, weather permitting. Santa will be seated under a lighted garland arch inside the repair garage, where he can meet visitors. Each child will receive a traditional candy cane.