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ST. CLAIR SHORES — Aqua Freeze Festival is the place to be to break the midwinter bleakness and see beautiful ice sculptures.

Henry Bowman, event director for St. Clair Shores Parks and Recreation, said this year’s festival features a lot of ice carvings.

“We have a lot lined up at this point and everything from single block to multiple block sculptures,” Bowman said.

The event will be held from noon to 9 p.m. on Jan. 13 and noon to 6 p.m. on Jan. 14 at Blossom Heath Park.

The last day for the Tunnel of Lights at Blossom Health is Jan. 14.

They will also have food trucks, horse-drawn wagon rides sponsored by First State Bank and live music, Bowman said. Groups scheduled to perform include Mojo Filter leading the day on Saturday, and Black Mountain Sons on Saturday night.

One of the highlights, Bowman said, is the Fire and Ice Show sponsored by Z’s Pub on Saturday night.

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ST. CLAIR SHORES — “Teddy’s Law” was recently passed as state law in Michigan, and those who worked on the bill package are excited for what it means for animals throughout the state.

State Sen. Kevin Hertel, D-St. Clair Shores, said the package of bills was signed into state law on Dec. 13, 2023, and went into effect

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WARREN — Two projects are on the horizon in Warren Woods Public Schools.

At the Dec. 11 Board of Education meeting, the school board approved two separate bids by 6-0 votes: one for the installation of solar arrays on the Warren Woods Tower High School roof, and one for door hardware replacement at various schools.

For the roof, the board approved a bid to dGEN Energy Partners for $799,799. The company is based in Sheridan, Wyoming, with a mailing address in Niles, Michigan. Funds from the 2023 energy bond issue will cover the cost.

The school board also approved a bid to C.E. Door and Hardware, based in Rockwood, Michigan, for a $124,109 door hardware project. The cost will be covered with $70,348.41 from the Section 97 school safety grant and $53,760.59 from the 2020 bond issue.

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According to district documents, the bid includes the design and installation of a 360-kilowatt rooftop solar array consisting of approximately 665 550-watt bifacial solar panels that will produce about 441,000 kW per year.

Ameresco, an engineering services company, will oversee the final design and coordination of the roof replacement. According to district Deputy Superintendent Neil Cassabon, a solar array is a collection of multiple solar panels operating as one system.

“Currently, there are not any solar panels at WWT,” Cassabon said via email. “We are adding solar as a way to reduce our energy costs by generating our own electricity via solar energy. It will significantly reduce our electric bills.”

The project will include the replacement of approximately 67,000-square feet of the second-floor roof of the high school. The solar panels are bifacial, which means they can collect energy from both the front and back of the panels.

The Warren Woods Tower roof will be replaced with a white roof that will reflect the sunlight to the back side of the panels for up to 25% additional power gain. Once installed, school officials estimate the solar array will save approximately $27,000 in energy costs per year at the school.

At last month’s meeting, the board only approved the bid for the solar array. The replacement of the roof will be done in a different bid package, which is still being developed.

In an effort to save money, district officials have applied for direct pay credits from the federal government through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) program to offset between 40% and 60% of the cost of the project.

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ST. CLAIR SHORES — The St Clair Shores Public Library invites community members to show off their creative side by participating in a Tiny Art Show. Anyone 5 and older is welcome to participate.

Participants must illustrate a 4-by-4-inch canvas on the theme “Winter Wonderland” and canvases are available for pickup between Jan. 8 and Jan. 20. An index card to identify the artists and the work will be provided with the canvas, a press release stated. Index cards should include the artist’s first name, last name and age (which is optional). Canvases are available on a first come, first served basis and supplies are limited.

Any material can be used to create the illustration, including but not limited to paint, markers and fabric. Canvases should be returned to the library between Jan. 29 and Feb. 3. Art will be displayed between Feb. 5 and Feb. 29 on the wall near the library’s Adult Information Desk, according to a press release.

Art pickup for those who would like to keep their work is between March 1 and March 9. Any artwork not picked up will become the property of the library, the release stated.

The show is sponsored by the St. Clair Shores Public Library and the St. Clair Shores Cultural Committee.

For more information, call the library at (586) 771-9020 or go to scslibrary.org.

Huge sale planned at Friends of the St. Clair Shores Library’s Used Book Store ST. CLAIR SHORES — The Friends of the St. Clair Shores Public Library will offer a huge sale at their Used Book Store from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Jan. 23.

Everything in the store will be at half price. The sale will include all hardcovers, softcovers and paperbacks as well as CDs, audio tapes, DVDs, puzzles and other collections, according to a press release.

The Used Book Store is located inside the library at 22500 11 Mile Road.

For more information, call the library at (586) 771-9020 or visit the website at scslibrary.org.

County giving out radon test kits MOUNT CLEMENS — The Macomb County Health Department is giving residents free radon testing kits at its Central Health Center at 43525 Elizabeth Road in Mount Clemens.

According to a press release from the department, radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and is responsible for 21,000 deaths nationwide annually. Radon is colorless, odorless and tasteless, requiring special testing kits to detect. Radon occurs naturally in soil and rock, drifting up through the ground and entering buildings through foundation and wall cracks. Kits are available while supplies last.

To request a testing kit, call the Macomb County Health Department at (586) 469-5236.

METRO DETROIT — Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union is accepting applications for its annual scholarship program now through Tuesday, Feb 27.

The credit union plans to award 47 scholarships this year with 33 $2,500 scholarships going to college, trade school and continuing education students and 14 $2,000 scholarships for first responder academy students.

“MSGCU was founded by teachers and we’re proud to honor our heritage by advancing educational journeys through our scholarship program,” MSGCU President and CEO Steve Brewer said in a statement from the credit union. “We’ve provided over $1.1 million in scholarships since the inception of our program 20 years ago, helping 575 recipients in the communities we serve further their educational dreams.”

Scholarship applications are accepted from nonmembers, but all winners must become members of MSGCU. More information can be found at msgcu.org/scholarships.

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DETROIT — Bank of America is accepting applications for its 2024 Student Leaders program.

The paid summer internship program is open to metro Detroit high school juniors and seniors who have a passion for community engagement and want to make a positive difference. Each year, the program connects more than 300 students from nearly 100 communities across the U.S. Selected students must be a high school junior or senior in Wayne, Oakland or Macomb counties. They must be able to participate in an eight-week paid internship at a local nonprofit organization, work 35 hours a week, all while earning $17 per hour.

The participants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship through the end of September 2024, and be in good standing at their school. The students also take part in a weeklong Student Leaders Summit in Washington, D.C., from July 22 to July 27, 2024, with all expenses paid.

The applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher, coach, guidance counselor or school administrator. Interested parties can apply online at bankofamerica.com/studentleaders. The deadline is Jan. 17.

Resolutions for the new year MICHIGAN — What are your New Year’s Resolutions for 2024?

On Jan. 1, BetKentucky.com, a Kentucky-specific sports betting consumer information portal, released a survey stating 94% of Americans will set New Year’s resolutions this year.

In total, 3,000 Americans 21 and older were polled from Oct. 31 through Nov. 3. Of those surveyed, 49% were male and 51% were female. The website compiled a list of the most popular New Year’s resolutions in Michigan.

The No. 1 resolution was to “eat healthier and improve diet,” with 38% of those surveyed placing that first. Second on the list with 29% was to “save money and budget better,” followed by 27% of those surveyed vowing to “improve mental health and reduce stress.”

Also on the list were to lose weight and get fit, travel more and explore new places, strengthen relationships with family and friends, learn a new skill or hobby, career advancement or change jobs, and reduce drinking consumption.

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t. Clair Shores resident Karl Schwarzwalder wanted to give back to the community, and he did that by helping to plan various events throughout the year.

Schwarzwalder is the vice chair of the St. Clair Shores Activities Committee. He joined the St. Clair Shores Cool City Committee in February of 2021. He’s also part of other clubs and is a gate guard at Blossom Heath Park.

He said he always feels a sense of pride in volunteering. He watched his father coach hockey when he was younger and as his own children grew up, he started to volunteer more at places including St. Joan of Arc. “I was (an) usher there. I was on the athletic board there and was involved with being in the concessions area, opening the

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Karl Schwarzwalder helps out the city by planning fun events as part of the Cool City Committee and the Activities Committee.

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METRO DETROIT — Getting in shape and losing a few pounds are common New Year’s resolutions, and local gym owners and trainers are sharing people’s goals, what techniques are popular and what they think is most effective.

Mona Mangen, the owner of Hotworx in Clawson and Plymouth, said that she’s seen an uptick in those looking for short, “heated” workouts.

“People are really loving the heated workouts,” she said. “It’s 125 degrees, but it’s a very dry heat. It’s short, but you get an intense sweat. People also feel like the one-on-one instructor feeling they get from things like a personal trainer really seems to help.”

Alexis Pacheco is a certified personal trainer, a health coach and the owner of Five Crown Fitness in Shelby Township. She said that she is seeing less heavy workouts and more of a focus on steady improvements and mindfulness.

“I think that people have been tracking steps. Because of the weather right now, which is a little abnormal, people are still walking either outside or on a treadmill. They want to get more movement in their day,” she said. “I think there’s an increase in wellness and mindfulness as a whole. People are seeking more opportunities for yoga and meditation as opposed to traditional strength training.”

Douglas Edwards, the director of the YMCA of Farmington Hills, said that many people are looking for group activities.

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Shores receives clean audit for FY 2023 nue, 20% ($7,287,061); charges for services, 12% ($4,526,570); licenses and permits, 6% ($2,398,057); fines and forfeitures, 5% ($1,817,591); and other revenue, 4% ($1,563,051).

Barnes said the total expenditures were around $38.6 million. This is a $2.7 million increase from the previous year with the 2022 expenditures totaling $35,917,112.

“A significant portion I should say of that increase is related to a $1.4 million transfer out to your parks and rec fund to go towards the pool improvement project,” Barnes said.

The breakdown of expenditures was as follows: public safety, 59% ($22,855,728); general government, 25% ($9,764,643); parks and recreation, 11% ($3,977,906); transfers out, 4% ($1,557,323) and other, 1% ($471,814).

Public safety expenditures went from 53% in fiscal year 2022 to 59% in fiscal year 2023 after a reclassification of some expenditures. The state changed its chart of accounts this year, making all the accounts the same across Michigan cities.

Transfers out were marked in this year’s audit, but were not present in last year’s au-

Late last year, St. Clair Shores officials received an unmodified opinion for their fiscal year 2023 audit, presented by the firm Yeo and Yeo. The fiscal year ran from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023.

The report was presented at the City Council meeting on Dec. 4 and a motion to receive and file it was approved by a 7-0 vote.

Ali Barnes, a managing principal from Yeo and Yeo, said this is the highest level of assurance that what is presented in the financial statements is accurate.

“It’s management’s responsibility to come up with the information within those financial statements, do the reconciling, figure out what they believe the numbers are, and it’s only our responsibility to give you that opinion on those numbers,” Barnes said.

According to the charts presented at the meeting, the city had $37,329,254 in its general fund with taxes creating most of that revenue at 53% ($19,736,924). In fiscal year 2022, the general fund had $35,906,350.

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St. Clair Shores City Manager Dustin Lent said this fiscal year, in 2023, they have around $16.14 million in unassigned fund balance reserves and last fiscal year, in 2022,

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CRIME

WATCH Report made of assault

At 9:21 p.m. on Dec. 26, a report was made about a felonious assault that occurred the same day in the 22000 block of Nine Mile Road.

At the stated date and time, an officer arrived at the location and spoke to the victim, a 19-year-old woman, who said she was working the drive-thru window and that a man in a gray vehicle had just gotten his food. The woman said the man was going through his food when she asked him to move forward as she was on a timer. The customer did not move, and she asked again. The suspect told her once he was done going through his food he would do so.

The woman asked him again to pull forward and he allegedly pulled out a black handgun, pointing it at her.

There was a female passenger, but she was not involved. The man reportedly told the victim to say it one more time while pointing the gun at her. He then drove away and left the scene.

Larceny reported on Little Mack Avenue

At 5:15 p.m. on Dec. 20, a report was made about a larceny that occurred on the same day in the 24000 block of Little Mack Avenue.

Dispatch advised officers that the caller said she observed a man in the basement area of her apartment build-

ing. She said the man was holding a drill and she believed he took money out of the washing machines and dryers.

When officers went to the scene, they checked the area with negative results. One of the washing machines still had a drill bit stuck inside the change compartment along with some change still in it. Of the eight apartment buildings, five appeared to have the washing machine and dryer change drilled out. It did not appear access was made inside the change compartment.

Damaged washing machines and dryers were in the building basements of the five apartments. Officers took photos of the damaged machines.

Package thefts reported on 13 Mile

At 2:49 p.m. on Dec. 16, a report was made about a string of larcenies that occurred on the same day in the 22000 block of 13 Mile Road.

Dispatch advised there was a tan vehicle that was loading and then leaving packages of merchandise in the middle of 13 Mile Road. An officer traveled to the area of 13 Mile Road and Shorian Drive. He saw an empty Amazon box in the middle of the road. The box was addressed to a location on Greater Mack Avenue. Three more empty packages were also observed on Shorian Drive. A total of four empty packages were recovered with three of them addressed to the address on Greater Mack Avenue and the fourth listed at a location in Detroit.

An officer traveled to the Greater Mack address in an attempt to make contact with the owners. While on scene,

a 64-year-old man approached the officer and stated he observed the theft of the packages. He said he observed a lightcolored vehicle pull in front of the residence and that three younger males ran up to the house, took the packages, ran back to the vehicle and drove off. He said he saw the vehicle travel down 13 Mile and park near a house at Shorian Drive.

The officer relayed this information to another officer who located a similar suspect vehicle and stopped it at Jefferson Avenue and Martin Road. Another officer spoke to the owner at the Greater Mack address, and she stated she had at least two packages delivered. They included a set of Disney shoes, dresses and crowns, and a set of Christmas drink coasters. At the time, the total value of the stolen merchandise could not be determined.

The officer went to the scene of the traffic stop and upon arrival the four individuals in the vehicle were detained and placed in handcuffs. The officer saw several suspected stolen items that were removed from the vehicle including Disney merchandise. An officer informed the suspects that they were going to be placed under arrest. One of the suspects, a 16-year-old male stated he wasn’t involved in the thefts and that he was in the car when the thefts took place.

An officer transported the juvenile, and another officer transported the arrestees to the station while another officer waited for a tow truck. It was determined that the listed vehicle would be towed to the St. Clair Shores Police Department and that a search warrant would be sought to inventory the vehicle and stolen merchandise.

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fund balance,” Lent said.

He said expenditures outpaced revenue.

“Which means we actually spent more money last year than we brought in,” Lent said. “When you do that, you have to dig into your fund balance because you didn’t bring in enough.”

Lent sent this is due to larger projects. One of the main larger projects was the pump house issues at the pool.

“A lot of those improvements toward the pool were north of about $2 million, which is what ate into our fund balance,” he said. “So that’s why the city spent more money this year than we normally did, but the council knew that and they approved that and that’s why we went forward.”

The three utility funds — sanitary sewer, water and stormwater — have total revenue outpacing total expenses, Barnes said.

“Definitely a positive there; we always want to be seeing that,” Barnes said. “Because when you are doing your capital improvement projects, those expenses, as you might see them, might sit on your balance sheet as an asset.”

Lent said the state wants the pension system at least 60% funded. This fiscal year, general employees were funded at 61.6% and police and fire pensions were funded at 63% at the end of the year. Lent said the 56.42% for general employees and the 56.94% for police and fire reflected in the audit was a “snapshot” of how the markets looked on June

30, but that markets are usually lower in the summer. He said they’ll have to send an underfunded status notification to the state in March or April.

“We’re over the amount they requested, but per the pension it looks like we’re just under,” Lent said.

General city employees hired after 2013 do not receive pensions, but instead receive the city’s version of a 401(k) plan — a 401(a), he said. Police and fire still receive pensions.

Lent said the state wants the other post-employment benefits to be funded at around 40%. This fiscal year, the city of St. Clair Shores has its general employees funded at around 26% and its police and fire at around 32%. This is compared to last year where general employees were at around 21% and police and fire were at around 29%.

Lent said that though this is below what the state wants, it’s actually very good.

“So we actually went up, which means we actually saved more money in these accounts, which makes us more funded for the future,” Lent said.

Lent said the things they need to work on, or material weaknesses, revolve around the health care system for city employees. Barnes said there was an increase of over $2 million in prepaid expenditures related to health care and there was money in the account that should not have been there.

“Upon kind of noticing and getting going on our testing, it was discovered that the majority of what was in that prepaid account should not have been there. There was a large portion that was related to just activity within the fiscal year that needed to be removed,” Barnes said. “Mostly

related to having HSA accounts and balances were funded for employees, and instead of that amount being expensed, it was sitting in an asset account.”

Barnes said once the issue was resolved, it made police and fire expenditures over budget by about $922,000 and it put that fund into a deficit by about $1.2 million.

“So over time here as you’re able to look at your millage rates and do calculations for current year payments, you will be able to alleviate that deficit,” Barnes said. “It will probably take a little bit of time to make sure that can be done, but that is the issue related to the health care.”

There were no significant deficiencies and no management comments.

Lent said he’s happy that they didn’t have any major issues.

“For what it was, I mean, we were very happy with our audit,” Lent said.

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“It’ll be quite the show,” Bowman said.

“It’ll start after dark, and it should be great.”

There will also be a heated warming tent and a selection of Michigan beers.

The Owners of Z’s Pub, Lee Ann and Kevin Zmyslowski, said they’re always excited for the Aqua Freeze event. They’ve been sponsoring the event for three years.

“We love sponsoring and trying to help out the city,” Lee Ann said. “We love the city.”

Kevin said they also sponsor other things in St. Clair Shores. Lee Ann said they try to sponsor a few events throughout the year and donate.

“We just love the city, and we try to help in any way we can,” Lee Ann said.

Bowman said eventgoers cannot bring their own alcohol into the event and must buy it there. Admission to the festival is free and attendees should dress for the weather.

“I think they’re going to have a good time,” Bowman said. “It’s a great break in the winter.

And we have so many different events that go on. We look forward to having people out there.”

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immediately. Hertel said he’s thankful his colleagues allowed that to happen.

According to the state documents, the bills were sponsored by both Hertel and state Sen. Dayna Polehanki, D-Livonia.

“Taken together, the bills would require a research facility to first offer a dog or cat that would otherwise be euthanized to an animal shelter for adoption and prescribe administrative fines for failing to do so,” a Senate Fiscal Agency summary from June stated. “They would provide research facilities and shelters with civil liability immunity in the transfer of the animals.”

Hertel said his bill, Senate Bill 149, sets up the requirements for the adoption while

Polehanki’s bill, Senate Bill 148, sets up reporting mechanisms and penalties “for those that do not obey by the law.”

Hertel said he started working on the bill around 2017 or 2018 when he was still in the Michigan House of Representatives.

He met with St. Clair Shores City Councilman Dave Rubello as well as the Humane Society of the United States. He said there wasn’t much movement in the state House at the time. He also said they did get a committee hearing once but it was not taken up for a vote.

“But it was always a priority for us and so we continued to work on it and thankfully as I moved over to the Senate and this legislative session we were able to get the support of both the committee chairs in the Senate and the House and move the bills forward,” Hertel said.

Rubello said the bill will save thousands of cats and dogs that go through laboratories from being destroyed.

Teddy the beagle, the namesake of the law, was adopted by Rubello, who works at C & G Newspapers.

“These bills introduced will now make it possible for them to live in regular homes and stuff,” Rubello said. “Be adopted out through special adoption agencies for dogs and cats. So, great feeling. It’s been a threeyear fight, and a lot of people worked hard.”

He went on to say the Humane Society of the United States worked hard on the bill with him and he gave a special thanks to Hertel.

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IV said in a college news release. “This is a critical resource in helping position our residents for careers in high-tech, high-demand, high-wage occupations while sustaining and contributing to the growth of local industry and helping advance the economic prosperity of Michigan.”

According to college officials, the Mobility and Sustainability Center has not been updated since the 1980s, and the $58 million renovation and expansion project will make it much more modern. The renovation project will update the present 74,900 square-foot facility into a 131,000 squarefoot Mobility and Sustainability Center.

The new center will feature a state-ofthe-art, flexible lab and teaching environments designed to address needs in growing sectors that will include electric vehicles, sustainable energy management and advanced construction methodologies.

The building will be designed so that it can adapt to changing technology for both current and future programs. Plans for the renovation and expansion include a larger capacity for data infrastructure and greater electrical loads. Increased classroom and lab space to provide opportunities for more stu-

dents to pursue high-demand career pathways also is part of the plan.

According to the college news release, the college’s Mobility and Sustainability Center project received bipartisan support from Macomb County’s delegation in the Michigan House of Representatives and Michigan Senate, with heavy input from state Rep. Denise Mentzer, D-Mount Clemens.

“This exciting and innovative project will be transformational for Macomb Community College, for Macomb County businesses and for the students,” Mentzer said in a prepared statement. “I am proud that I could play a small role in bringing it home to Macomb.”

Construction of the Mobility and Sustainability Center is expected to begin in early 2025 and is expected to take 18 months to complete. Classes in M Building will be temporarily relocated during the renovation process.

According to a college spokesperson, before an architectural firm or contractor are selected, college officials must follow the state’s capital outlay process. When the project is further along in the process, an architectural firm and a construction manager will be proposed for consideration by the college’s Board of Trustees.

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The door hardware replacement project includes door handles and locking mechanisms in each door. The plan is to have the project underway at this school and have it completed by the end of summer 2024.

According to Cassabon, school officials will replace some of the district’s old classroom door hardware at Warren Woods Middle School (111 units), Briarwood Elementary School (13 units) and the district’s education center (66 units).

The seven-member school board only had six members present at the Dec. 11 meeting because the district was undergoing a transition after the recent resignation of longtime board President Jere Green. Jennifer Nitz was recently appointed to fill the vacancy and will serve her first meeting Jan. 22, 2024.

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concession stand up every weekend for our athletic events,” Schwarzwalder said.

He also mentioned many other things he did during his time at St. Joan of Arc. This led to coaching roller hockey in St. Clair Shores and Eastpointe. He also volunteered to hold sideline markers for football games in the Lakeview school district.

Before his children were born, Schwarzwalder was approached by a former mayor about possibly becoming a City Council member. He said he felt that was something a little over his head and decided to lay low for a little while.

“And then as my kids grew and came along, I got involved in raising them, and when they got older and could take care of themselves a little more and my wife had a little more free time and I did, that’s when I decided to start volunteering for the city, ” Schwarzwalder said.

He said the Activities Committee plans four main events throughout the year.

“Starting with our concerts in the park, we do a Halloween event, we do Christmas tree lighting and we do the fireworks, too,” Schwarzwalder said. “And as far as those things

go, we serve as support to Parks and Rec.” He said he works closely with Activities Committee Co-Chair Liz Monger, and with the St. Clair Shores Parks and Recreation Department as well as the City Council, to host these events. A few people he works with include Parks and Recreation Event Director Henry Bowman and Parks and Recreation Director Rob Spinazzola. He said the committee offers suggestions for these events and helps out during them. Schwarzwalder even announces at the concerts.

“It’s just a lot of fun seeing the city enjoy them all and come together and have great nights and great memories,” Schwarzwalder said.

He said he loves seeing children’s faces during the Halloween event and the Christmas tree lighting when they see Santa.

Schwarzwalder said it was interesting to learn from previous members who have left the committees over the years.

“It was interesting to learn from the first group of people who were there, watch them and take what they started and grew, and make it even bigger and better,” Schwarzwalder said.

Planning each event is an ongoing process, he said.

“We move from one project to the next in the Activities Committee,” Schwar-

zwalder said. “And once one is finished, we start planning for the next one, but some of them are under time frames.”

He further explained they have to wait for some of the sponsors to take the lead before they can proceed with planning for the event.

For the Cool City Committee, Schwarzwalder said they are more open to creating new events. The committee, he said, is very involved with the social districts during the summer. With the help of multiple different people from the council and from businesses around the social district area, they’ve come up with new ideas for the events.

“We created a kid zone down there, which we bought all the toys for,” Schwarzwalder said about the social district. “And we get there early. I’m usually there between 4 and 5 o’clock every other Saturday during the summer.”

The Cool City Committee has also hosted a lot of pub crawls and uses the funds to assist families who are in need during the holidays.

“And we’re always looking for new events to do with Cool Cities,” Schwarzwalder said.

He said a lot of people come up to thank him for what he does whether it’s through social media or in person. They also offer suggestions about how to improve the events.

“But it’s not for me wanting people to tell me thank you so much as it is seeing people enjoy themselves,” Schwarzwalder said. “I’ve always said that, in the city, if you can’t find something to do or something that interests you, you’re just not trying hard enough because there’s plenty to do in this city.”

He said people should get involved in volunteering and that it’s very rewarding.

“Both our committees are always looking for people, people that are interested,” Schwarzwalder said. “And I always think that if you are interested but you’re afraid, don’t be afraid, because you’ve got to start somewhere.”

To find out how to volunteer for any St. Clair Shores committees, visit the St. Clair Shores website at scsmi.net. Schwarzwalder said a lot of the committee meetings are open to the public.

“All you would have to do is contact City Hall, find out when those meetings are and you’re more than welcome to attend them,” Schwarzwalder said.

This article is part of an ongoing series recognizing individuals for their service in the St. Clair Shores community. Do you know someone who should be featured? Email Alyssa Ochss at aochss@candgnews.com or call her at (586) 498-1103.

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between 600 and 800 people, depending on the time of year.”

“Per week, we are seeing about 100 to 150 people. It was about that point before COVID,” added Mangen. “Actually, we might be seeing a few more people than before COVID.” Pacheco believes that most who were in the habit of working out never stopped, but now people are seeking more chances to get out and be with others in their workouts.

“I think it’s different than pre-pandemic levels,” she explained. “I think people are seeking community, so they are seeking more group settings. People who were accustomed to working out never stopped. They have developed more out of the Peloton era and now are focused more on groups or clubs. I think it’s very different than it was.”

While many are trying new avenues for health, many New Year’s resolutions still revolve around health-related goals, but sometimes in non-traditional ways.

“Overall health is important for a lot of people,” said Mangen. “We’re not seeing as many people setting weight goals, as opSee WORKOUTS on page 22A

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He also said he located 27 of the 32 beagles that were released, and he got the owners involved in the case as well.

“First-time-ever case,” Rubello said.

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And it’s great to make a difference.”

Blake Goodman, the state director of the Humane Society of the United States, said the group conducted the undercover investigation in 2019.

“That was released to the public with footage (from the) undercover investigator of what those dogs went through,” Goodman said.

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were rescued from a facility in 2022. The beagles were placed in shelters across the country and the Humane Society of the United States helped those beagles get adopted.

Goodman said, so far, there have been 16 states with similar laws enacted, with Iowa being the most recent before Michigan.

“We’re pretty proud of this work,” Goodman said. “It represents a good first step in a lot of states to moving on from animal testing. We really think it’s the least that labs could do.”

He said he’s excited Teddy’s Law was passed.

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He also said it gives people in his field hope that Michigan is turning in a positive direction. He said his gratitude goes to Hertel and Polehanki.

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“Some of the common resolutions are healthier food habits or losing a specific weight amount,” Edwards added. “Often we see people trying to team up with someone else as an accountability partner.”

Pacheco warned against untested trends and shortcuts, however.

“Weight loss is still the No. 1 goal,” she said. “There’s a lot of confusion about how to go about healthy weight loss. New and trending medications available have become popularized from celebrities. Especially with women, there’s a lot of confusion about weight loss. We still recommend traditional routes, such as increased movement, eating healthy, water intake, sleep and mindset.”

The biggest challenges for people in their health goals remain, it seems, staying committed to the initial goal in the new year.

“Accountability and consistency are always the biggest hurdles,” said Edwards. “About 60% of people fall off within 90 days of making their New Year’s resolutions. At The Y, we try to guide people so they stay in line with their aspirations for the whole year.”

“Staying consistent and remaining motivated are always the big ones,” agreed Mangen.

Pacheco also said the unrealistic goals can be something that causes people to give up on their resolutions, and she advises people to set more manageable milestones.

“I think the biggest struggle is unrealistic expectations because of things they see on social media and in our culture,” she said. “I used to be a coach for WeightWatchers, and the No. 1 thing that stopped people was trying to do too much at once and making massive changes that their body and mind weren’t ready for. There’s a much higher probability of selfsabotage if the effort you need to put in is too much.”

Edwards agreed that one of the best things someone trying to get in shape can do is to take small but steady steps.

“If you have a specific goal, think of it as a ladder with steps on it,” he said. “If the steps are too far apart from each other, you can’t reach the next step. Reasonable goals allow you

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to make this steady progress. Having an accountability partner is a big thing that helps too.”

“My advice would be to stay diligent and the weight will fall off,” agreed Mangen. “Getting to the gym is the hardest part for anybody.”

Pacheco said that one of the oldest and most tried and true methods is still the most effective: join a partner or group in health goals.

“Create reasonable expectations and engage with accountability partners, whether that’s a coach, a friend, a spouse, a group that meets regularly or so forth,” she said. “ It’s much easier and much more fun when accomplishing these goals as part of a group.”

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Aqua Freeze Festival: Food trucks, horse-drawn carriage rides, beer tent, live music, mini golf, hot cocoa, firepits and live ice carving, noon-9 p.m. Jan. 13 and noon-6 p.m.

Jan. 14, Blossom Heath Park, 24800 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, (586) 445-5350

JAN. 10-14

Activities for seniors: Crafting, movies, knitting and crocheting, dominoes, euchre, pickleball and many more games, St. Clair Shores Senior Center for Active Adults, 20100 Stephens, (586) 445-0996

JAN. 29

St. Gertrude Senior’s Club: Meets 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays, St. Margaret of Scotland, 21201 E. 13 Mile Road in St. Clair Shores, (586) 293-2240

Tunnel of Lights: 5-9 p.m., Blossom Heath Park, 24800 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, facebook.com/stclairshores parksandrecreation Puzzle competition: Teams of 2-6 ages 5 and older race to work on 500-piece puzzle for prize, 6:30-8 p.m., St. Clair Shores Public Library, 22500 11 Mile Road, register at (586) 771-9020 Michigan Secretary of State Mobile Office: Services intended for seniors, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Clair Shores Senior Center for Active Adults, 20100 Stephens, register at (586) 445-0996 by Jan. 19

JAN. 31

SCAMS presentation: Stopping Crimes Against Michigan Seniors, 2-3 p.m., St. Clair Shores Public Library, 22500 11 Mile Road, (586) 469-5642

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Life on the Home Front During the Civil War: Lecture at 2 p.m. Jan. 10, exhibit on display until April 10, St. Clair Shores Public Library, 22500 11 Mile Road, (586) 771-8935

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of Scotland, 21201 E. 13 Mile Road in St. Clair Shores, (586) 2932240 Sweet Mountain Strings: Dulcimer music group for all levels, 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Tuesdays, Big Family of Michigan, Suite 1, 23500 Pare St. in St. Clair Shores, (586) 777-4602 Lakeshore Ukulele Strummers: Jam sessions for all levels, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Lakeshore Presbyterian Church, 27801 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, (586) 321-9535 Health workshops: For chronic pain, high blood pressure and more, hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, beaumonthealth. digitalsignup.com • For high blood pressure (6-7:30 p.m. Mondays Jan. 22-March 11), diabetes (6-8 p.m. Mondays Jan. 29-March 11) and kidney disease (1-3 p.m. Wednesdays Jan. 24-March 20), free and virtual, nkfm.org/ PATH, mihealthyprograms.org Lupus support groups: 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of month and 7 p.m. every last Wednesday of month, Zoom, www.milupus.org/ support-groups, (248) 901-7299

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