Nearly 100 Snow-Covered Cars Tagged by Police

Nearly 1o0 cars on public streets in Chesterfield Township had something other than snow on them in the past couple weeks: An orange sticker left by police.

The tag marked 48 hours for car owners to move their snow-covered vehicle from its position in order for snow plows to get to work. Several of the cars that were not moved within that time frame were towed, police said.

"It creates a real traffic hazard," Chief Bruce Smith told the Board of Trustees Monday night. "Fire trucks, school buses and such have trouble getting down those streets."

Smith announced officers would crack down on idle vehicles before last week's snow storm. Car owners who don't get take the necessary action must pay towing and impound fees.

Buried hydrants

The chief also cautioned residents with fire hydrants on their properties to dig them out from the snow in order for fire crews to quickly locate them if needed. While there have not been any issues so far this winter with buried hydrants, Smith said it only takes one hidden hydrant to pose danger in an emergency.

Relay for Life

A kick-off celebration for Relay for Life of Chesterfield is scheduled for Feb. 15 at Sycamore Hills Golf Club, 48787 North Avenue, in Macomb Township. Registration and light refreshments are at 6 p.m. while the program is from 6:30-7:30 p.m. It is free and open to the public.

The kick-off provides residents and businesses information about getting involved in the American Cancer Society event May 21-22 at .

Chesterfield Township Trustee Christine Bell fought back tears as she told the public about the event that honors those who lost their battles with cancer, advocates finding a cure and supports survivors.

"I had an aunt who passed away a couple weeks ago from cancer," Bell said afterward.

For more information, visit www.relayforlife.org/chesterfieldmi.

Sponsorships for sports, events

Parks and Recreation is seeking sponsors for the spring and summer baseball and softball leagues. For $175, a company's name and logo will appear on a team's Major League replica T-shirts. The shirts are part of the official uniforms for every player in the sponsored team. More than one team may be sponsored by the same individual or business.

Last year, more than 800 children, residents and non-residents, participated in the co-ed leagues of children ranging from as young as 3 to mid-teens. 

"I sponsored a team last year," said Trustee Michele Ficht. "It was a lot of fun."

Checks may be mailed to Chesterfield Twp. Parks & Recreation, Att: Baseball Sponsorships, 47275 Sugarbush, Chesterfield, MI, 48047.

 A slew of other events, including the annual Daddy Daughter Dance, Easter Egg Scramble, Music by the Bay and more, also need sponsors, according to the department.

For more information or to register your child for leagues, call 586-949-0400, ext. 4.

In other board news

The board also approved Supervisor Michael Lovelock's recommendation to appoint Michele Stearns to the Beautification Committee and police department purchases, such garage entry doors and a renewed AT&T maintenance agreement for dispatch equipment.