Jefferson Avenue sewer project set to start in February
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
Jefferson Avenue will be under construction starting in February as the city adds another pipe to reduce combined sewer overflows into the lake.
The main goal for the sewer projects is to stop combined sewer overflows from releasing into Lake St. Clair. Such events occur when combined sewer systems become overwhelmed with rainwater and sewage, and the untreated water flows into nearby lakes and rivers. As it stands, the part of Jefferson Avenue from Nine Mile Road to10 Mile Road only has one pipe whereas surrounding areas on Jefferson have two pipes.
Mayor Kip Walby said in 2001, extra pipes were placed everywhere except for this one stretch of road. The reason for this is not known.
Photo by Alyssa Ochss
Lions celebrated in snow sculptures
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
HARRISON TOWNSHIP/ST. CLAIR SHORES — Metro Detroit residents are showing their support for their Detroit sports teams by creating sculptures depicting famous players and mascots this year.
Jamison Agnello, a Harrison Township resident, started making snow sculptures when he was a kid. His dad, Michael Agnello, taught him how.
“He’s always making crazy wild stuff,” Agnello said. “I don’t think my whole life we’ve ever made a three-ball snowman.”
Agnello said his friend interviewed a person at a Rochester bakery. For the last couple of weeks, a large cake of Detroit Lions player Amon-Ra St. Brown stood in the bakery’s window. Agnello said his friend asked him to create his own rendition of St. Brown in his front yard.
“And then said, ‘Hey, if by chance we have a good snowfall, make this for me,’” Agnello said. “My buddy just asked me. No real inspiration.” He said all of his snow creations take around two hours unless they are smaller.
When they get the right snow, he calls his wife and kids on the way home. Once he arrives, his family is already waiting for him, making snow sculpting a family tradition. Agnello said both of his parents inspire him to do things.
See LIONS on page 10A
ABOVE: Construction on the Nautical Mile will occur this year as the city adds to its underground infrastructure.
Photo provided by Jamison Agnello
Jamison Agnello, of Harrison Township, created this snow sculpture celebrating the iconic photo of Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown over the course of two hours earlier this month.
SECOND FRONT PAGE
Requests approved for new retail space
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
At its meeting on Jan. 6, the St. Clair Shores City Council approved a series of motions for a new retail space by 6-1 votes.
Councilwoman Candice Rusie cast the opposing vote in all three requests submitted by St. Clair Retail Management LLC.
The requests included rezoning two parcels of land from multiple family low rise to a general business district. The par-
cels are on Nine Mile Road east of Greater Mack where St. Mary’s nursing home used to be, and a separate parcel that was owned by the city. The second request was for a special land use for a drive-thru restaurant. Another request was for site plan approval for a retail center that includes a drive-thru restaurant and tenant spaces.
A Panera Bread location with adjacent retail spaces is reportedly planned for the development.
Attorney Bob Kirk of Kirk, Huth,
Lange & Badalamenti PLC, presented the item on behalf of the petitioner, along with St. Clair Shores City Planner Liz Koto. He said the building has been closed over five years.
“The uses under the zoning are not conducive and couldn’t be really used for residential because of the configuration of the property and the Nine Mile frontage,” Kirk said during the first item in the planning case.
AQUA FREEZE SET TO DESCEND ON SHORES
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
Get ready for some frosty fun with beautiful ice sculptures at the Aqua Freeze Festival in St. Clair Shores.
This year, the festival will be held from noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25. It will
be held at Blossom Heath Park at 24800 Jefferson Avenue.
Henry Bowman, St. Clair Shores Parks and Recreation events director, said visitors can expect ice carvings, horse-drawn wagon rides and more.
“A lot of creative different ice sculptures,” Bowman said. “My favorite one is
going to be the fire and ice. And we build a chimney, an ice chimney, fill it with wood and light it on fire.”
The fire and ice sculpture is sponsored by Z’s Pub in St. Clair Shores. An ice chair will also be there that is sponsored by Michael Agnello Jewelers.
‘The music is still alive today’ No Quarter is fully ‘Led’-ed BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
WARREN — When Bryan Christiansen first heard Led Zeppelin’s “Heartbreaker” as a teen, it immediately grabbed his attention.
“This guy is the greatest guitar player,” he thought of axeman Jimmy Page. “The riff was just amazing with some killer vocals. I was just kind of baptized into Zeppelin so to speak.”
While there will never be another Led Zeppelin, Christiansen has banded together with other talented musicians to carry on the supergroup’s legacy. In 1998, he founded No Quarter, a Led Zeppelin tribute band that performs around the world.
For Led Zeppelin fans who never saw the band in its heyday, here’s your chance. No Quarter is coming to the Andiamo Celebrity Showroom Jan. 25, and they’re “gonna make you sweat, gonna make you groove.” The Andiamo show is somewhat of an encore performance for No Quarter, which played a year ago at the 800-seat venue.
“The group was brought back because they were extremely popular with the audience members,” Joe Vicari Restaurant Group owner Joseph Vicari said in a prepared statement. “The music
A photo from 2023 shows eventgoers enjoying the Aqua Freeze Festival.
Photo provided by the city of St. Clair Shores
Photo provided
The Led Zeppelin tribute band No Quarter, featuring Bryan Christiansen as Jimmy Page on guitar, will play at the Andiamo Celebrity Showroom on Jan. 25.
Shores to host Galentine’s Day event
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
Grab your gals and get ready to celebrate the love between friends at the Downtown St. Clair Shores Galentine’s Day event in February.
The 9-Mack Merchants Association is sponsoring the event that will take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Feb. 13.
Anna Casali, owner of Casali School of Dance, said individual businesses will provide promotions that benefit their interests. Along with that, there will be a bingo card for patrons to participate in that will earn them 9-Mack Merchant dollars to spend in the downtown.
Some of the activities and promotions include a design your own cocktail activity by Cache Cocktails and Wine Bar, half off yoga classes the day of the event at Shores Yoga, and beanies for the first 50 participants from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Roy O’Brien Ford.
“It’s another event to celebrate and get to know the 9-Mack Merchants,” Casali said.
There will be no vendors at this event, and it is not a Social District outing, Casali said.
“You’re not going to be able to walk in the street with your cocktail,” Casali said.
“You’ll be able to enjoy your cocktail in the designated businesses.”
Casali said that many events held in the downtown area are not held by the city, but by the 9-Mack Merchants Association. The exception to this rule is the Social District which is run by another business in the downtown area.
Amy O’Brien-Kravitz, a sales manager at Roy O’Brien Ford, said that planning for the event started sometime in the summer.
“(We) started throwing some ideas out there and then realized, ‘Yep, we want to go ahead and get this on the calendar,’” O’Brien-Kravitz said.
Casali said she is excited for the event.
“I am a board member, and I think that our goal on the board is to make sure we have some kind of event monthly,” Casali said. “So that the community stays involved with our area.”
Casali went on to say that the response they’ve already received for the Galentine’s event has been great.
“This is the first one so it’s going to be bigger and better than every year that we move forward,” Casali said. “So we have a lot of new things and (are) excited for it.”
O’Brien-Kravitz is also excited.
See GALENTINE’S on page 10A
DNR nears end of egg collection for trout, salmon
BY NICK POWERS npowers@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — State waters will once again be stocked with salmon and trout following efforts by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
“We’re pretty much wrapped up for the season,” said Aaron Switzer, DNR Fish Production Program manager.
The efforts are done in order to “provide fishing opportunities and maintain healthy ecosystems,” according to a DNR press release. Switzer said maintaining the system to support sport fishing is an economic boon for the state.
He said collections began to offset habitat destruction throughout the years. Some of the initial need for the collections was to offset impacts of the logging industry and overfishing. Regulations that reined in these effects came about in the late 19th century and early 20th century.
“Fish or eggs were needed to be added to those to help sustain the fishery,” he said.
He also said the canal system in the Great Lakes opened the environment to invasive species that impacted the environment.
“A lot of it is managing what’s in the water as well,” Switzer said.
The DNR annually collects eggs throughout the fall and winter to stock the fish. Collecting efforts for wild Chinook and coho salmon are complete. See EGGS on page 11A
Photo provided by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources
This photo shows coho salmon eggs that were collected at the Platte River State Fish Hatchery Weir from Oct. 15 to Nov. 1.
JAY WHITE SHINES LIKE A ‘DIAMOND’ ON STAGE
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@andgnews.com
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Neil Diamond fans, get ready to sing along to “Sweet Caroline.”
“The Sweet Caroline Tour” starring Jay White, featuring the music of Neil Diamond, comes to the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts Feb. 1. White, a former Detroiter who performs as Diamond on the Las Vegas Strip, looks forward to playing for his hometown.
On stage, White takes on the role of the celebrated singer/songwriter with his music, mannerisms, fashion style and personality. Audience members will experience songs from Diamond’s 50-plus year career with “I Am…I Said,” “Song Sung Blue,” “Forever in Blue Jeans,” “Love on the Rocks” and “America.” It’s a night for any Neil Diamond fan.
“Jay White’s Sweet Caroline Tour was selected for our season based on several factors. Listening to the feedback from our donors and patrons, I felt Jay’s programming was an excellent fit for the Macomb Center,”
William Wood, director of Cultural Affairs and Community Engagement, said in a prepared statement. “Plus, knowing Jay’s local roots and his status as an alum of Macomb Community College made this choice even more special. We’re thrilled to support a hometown talent and can’t wait for our community to experience his incredible show.”
White grew up near Seven Mile Road and Mack Avenue on Detroit’s east side. He attended St. Philomena Catholic School, Bishop Gallagher High School and in 1973 graduated from Finney High School. White also enrolled in classes at Macomb Community College in Warren and Wayne State University in Detroit, but performing was his true calling.
“I kind of gravitated towards that,” White said. “For me it felt very natural, very comfortable.”
Before his career as Neil Diamond began to shine, White had a passion for theater and was cast in several Detroit and Grosse Pointe productions, including “The Music Man,” “Fiddler on the Roof” and “Inherit the Wind.” He also fine-tuned his musical
See DIAMOND on page 6A
Diamond
chops in various groups around town. Local residents may remember White singing baritone with an acapella doo-wop “The Voices.”
“People said to me a couple of times, ‘You sound like Neil Diamond when you sing,’” White recalled.
That sparked an idea and from 1983-87 White performed as Diamond — along with Elvis Presley, Kenny Rogers, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie and Olivia Newton-John impersonators — at Mr. F’s Beef & Bourbon in Sterling Heights, a supper club known for its cow statue outside.
It took time for White to master Diamond’s vocals, characteristics and style.
“It really did start with the voice first,” White said. “Then I started working on the look.”
By 1990, he was one of the headliners in the show “Legends in Concert” at the Imperial Palace in Las Vegas, a gig that lasted nine years and 5,014 performances. The neon lights of the Vegas strip suited White, where he has been a mainstay for more than three decades, including an 8-year stint at the Riviera Hotel & Casino.
“It’s been quite a ride,” White said.
White performs alongside a group of talented players that includes members of Diamond’s band, King Errisson on conga drums and Richard Bennett on guitar. White also recruited his son, Neil White, on bass guitar. He and his wife, Pam, named their son before White embarked on a career as Neil Diamond.
White also takes the show on the road, even traveling Down Under to Australia. When Hollywood director Ron Howard needed a Neil Diamond impressionist for a scene in his 2008 film “Frost/Nixon,” White got the job.
“It was just a tremendous experience,” White recalled.
White has met Diamond twice. The first time was before a Diamond concert at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. They also crossed musical paths again when Diamond performed at the Los Angeles Forum, where he met some of the superstar’s family, including his mom.
“We had a chance to chat,” White said. “She was very kind, very complimentary and very appreciative. The family was very, very kind and took me in very quickly.”
At one point in his career, Diamond gave White a couple of his costumes; they became part of the act. As another memento, Diamond autographed a picture of the two singers together with the following message: “Jay, keep singing so I can stay home and relax. Your friend in music, Neil Diamond.” In 2018, Diamond retired from touring and performing after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
White didn’t start out as a Neil Diamond fan. He changed his tune when in 1978, he attended a Neil Diamond concert with his then-girlfriend and her mother at Pine Knob in Clarkston.
“Wow, this guy is really good. By the end of the twohour show, I was hooked,” White recalled. “I really loved the songs. What a great artist. His stage persona was appealing, so fun, so interesting. His personality was so likeable.”
White also makes time for this other love: hockey. When White’s not center stage as Diamond, he can be found on the ice. He played in metro Detroit as a kid and grew up
watching “Hockey Night in Canada.” As an adult, he has played goalie in several NHL and Hollywood all-star games. White will perform “The Sweet Caroline Tour” featuring the music of Neil Diamond on Feb. 1 at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, located on the Macomb Community College Center Campus at 44575 Garfield Road, at Hall Road. For tickets call (586) 286-2222, email MacombArts@macomb.edu, or visit macombcenter.com. Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
Photo provided
Las Vegas performer Jay White, who grew up on Detroit’s east side, will bring “The Sweet Caroline Tour” to the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts Feb. 1.
BACK: ST. CLAIR SHORES POLICE DEPARTMENT
The first Police Department in what would become St. Clair Shores was organized on June 1, 1926, with four men and two motorcycles, with offices at 11 Mile Road and Jefferson Avenue. In 1927, the department moved to 11 Mile Road and Harper Avenue in the Town Hall, with an additional two men and two cars. By 1932, the department had moved again, to Nine Mile Road and Mack Avenue. By this time, there were eight full-time officers, one part-time officer and a chief.
Harvey E. Champine was appointed chief on Jan. 1, 1945; he served 24 years in that role. During Champine’s tenure the department’s size quadrupled. In 1946, the village voted to adopt civil service, providing for competitive written and oral examinations for those wishing to join the department. A pension plan for officers was also adopted.
By the time St. Clair Shores became a city in 1951, the department had grown to 23 men. In 1962, the department moved again, to a new building at 11 Mile Road and Jefferson, across the street from the previous station. There were 69 men at that time on the force.
That “new” building, which just closed, opened May 9, 1962. This photograph of the building was taken March 4, 1978.
We look forward to seeing the “new” new building in 2025.
To view other historic photographs, visit: https://sbrb-montage.auto-graphics.com.
— Submitted by Heidi Christein, archivist, St. Clair Shores Public Library
Photo provided by the St. Clair Shores Historical Commission
NEWS & NOTES
County medical examiner receives accreditation
MACOMB COUNTY — On Jan. 9, the Macomb County Medical Examiner’s Office announced it received full accreditation from the National Association of Medical Examiners.
NAME is the premier accreditation organization for medical examiner and coroner offices nationwide and promotes the highest quality forensic pathology practice and medicolegal death investigation in the world. Originally accredited in 2014, the Macomb County Medical Examiner’s Office most recent accreditation marks 10 consecutive years of this distinction.
“By achieving and maintaining NAME accreditation, the Macomb County Medical Examiner’s Office continues to advance its level of service to Macomb County residents and law enforcement agencies,” County Executive Mark Hackel said in a press release. “This accomplishment is a testament to the commitment and professionalism of the Medical Examiner’s Office and the entire staff who helped earn this recognition.”
The Macomb County Medical Examiner’s Office serves the residents of Macomb County and provides high quality forensic death investigation services. Staff assists local law enforcement agencies with forensic evaluation of death due to violence, accidents and those not attended by a physician.
Library to host Valentine’s Day craft
ST. CLAIR SHORES — The St. Clair Shores Public Library is hosting a Valentine’s Day craft at 6 p.m. on Feb. 3.
Patrons will get to make their own “kissing booth” to store treats and messages in or to add a little more love to home decor, a press release stated. This craft is great for all skill levels.
Registration is required and can be done in person at the information desk, by phone at (586) 771-9020 or by visiting scsmilibrary.org. Registration starts on Jan. 21.
The library is located at 22500 11 Mile Road.
Bruce Post to host indoor golf outing
ST CLAIR SHORES —The Cpl. Walter F. Bruce VFW Post 1146 is hosting its inaugural indoor golf outing on Feb. 23.
This event includes 18 holes on a golf simulator, dinner provided by BBQ Daddy, swag bags, a 50/50 raffle and more. All proceeds go to benefit the Fisher House Foundation which, according to a flyer, builds comfy homes free of charge for military veterans and their families when a loved one is in the hospital.
Registration is $75 per golfer and can be done in the Bruce Post’s clubroom. The post is located at 28404 Jefferson Avenue.
‘Knocking Violence Out of My School’ video competition underway
MACOMB COUNTY — The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office, in partnership with “A Brighter Macomb,” will hold the third annual “Knocking Violence Out of My School” student video competition. The initiative is designed to empower students to engage with their peers to create safer, more supportive school environments.
Out for blood
DETROIT — January is National Blood Donor Month, and it’s game on for donors.
The Red Cross and the National Football League have again partnered to invite donors to give blood. Donors who donate blood until Jan. 26 will have a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. Donors of all types — especially those with type O negative blood and those giving platelets — are urged to give.
The winner of the Super Bowl LIX tickets and a guest will enjoy three-night hotel accommodations from Feb. 7-10, access to pregame activities, tickets to the Super Bowl, round-trip airfare to New Orleans, and a $1,000 gift card.
Donors can give blood at Red Cross blood drives or Red Cross blood donation centers in Michigan for a chance to win the tickets. There are three ways potential donors can make an appointment: by using the Red Cross Blood donor app on their smartphone, visiting the Red Cross website at RedCrossBlood.org, or calling the Red Cross at (800) RED CROSS, which is (800) 733-2767.
An appointment for a blood donation lasts about one hour, though the actual donation takes 8-10 minutes. Donors may donate every 56 days. An appointment for a platelet donation takes about two hours. Platelet donors can give every seven days.
City of St. Clair Shores
February 2025 City Council Meeting
Monday, February 3, 2025
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
7:00 p.m. City Hall, Council Chambers 27600 Jefferson Ave, St. Clair Shores Scan QR code or visit www.scsmi.net/councilagendas to view agendas online.
Agendas are posted, by the end of business day, two Fridays before each meeting.
Students can create videos that address themes of anti-threats, anti-violence, anti-weapons, and anti-bullying. Videos should be no longer than two minutes and will be judged by assistant prosecutors and staff from the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office Juvenile Unit.
Submit videos via email to: prosecutorvideocompetition@macombgov.org. The submission deadline is 5 p.m. March 31. The winners will be announced April 14. The prizes are: first place, $1,000 plus a Hero Award for the school; $750 for second place; and $500 for third place.
To view past video winners, visit macombgov. org/departments/prosecutors-office and click on the “Knocking Violence Out of My School Video Competition” link. For questions, contact Communications Director Dawn Fraylick at (586) 469-5737. Anyone interested in scheduling a free presentation at your school about preventing school threats, bullying, and weapons, can contact Heather Esposito at (586) 469-5642 or by email at heather.esposito@macombgov.org.
National School Choice Week 2025
STATEWIDE — National School Choice Week 2025 will be acknowledged Jan. 26 through Feb. 1.
School choice is the process of allowing families to choose the K-12 educational options that best fit their children. The options include traditional public schools, public charter schools, magnet, online, private or home schooling. For more information, visit schoolchoice week.com.
8A/ ST. CLAIR SHORES SENTINEL • JANUARY 22, 2025
— Alyssa Ochss and Maria Allard
MSGCU will award scholarships in various categories to teachers and administrators. Nonmembers are welcome to apply for an MSGCU scholarship and must become a member if selected as a scholarship recipient.
MSGCU accepting scholarship program applications
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — Michigan
Schools and Government Credit Union is accepting applications for its annual scholarship program. The credit union will award over $130,000 in scholarships, including 43
scholarships of $2,500 each to help students and educators reach career goals, and 14 scholarships of $2,000 each to support future first responders.
According to a press release, 10 additional scholarships will be awarded in 2025, representing an increase of $25,000.
See SCHOLARSHIP on page 15A
Photo provided by Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union
“I think it’s going to be a great turnout,” O’Brien-Kravitz said. “St. Clair Shores is an awesome community and people really look forward to fun and different events.”
Though this event is called Galentine’s, it is open for everyone to join in on the fun.
The downtown area is located along Greater Mack Avenue from Nine Mile Road south to the Nine Mack Drive and Cavalier Drive intersection.
Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 498-1103.
Lions
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“I feel like I grew up having just about the greatest childhood ever and all my memories of it are, are of doing things,” Agnello said. “You know, being outside building stuff, creating things.”
Agnello said that though he is not a diehard fan, it’s incredible to see the Lions go this far.
“I can’t wait to see what happens,” Agnello said.
Patty Kirk, a St. Clair Shores resident, said her family makes snow sculptures for fun. One year, they created a bunny for Easter.
“I think it’s something we’ve just elaborated on over the years, you know, each time we make (a) snowman or sculpture, we make it a little bit better than the one before it,” Kirk said. “So pretty self-taught.”
They have a lot of fun making the snow sculptures. They’ve been a Detroit sports family for years.
“My husband’s been a Pistons fan for years and years,” Kirk said. “Likewise, with them doing well as well this year, it’s been pretty cool.”
Kirk and her daughter created the snow sculpture, making it a family tradition for them. She hopes future generations carry that on.
“I think it’s something that is free and fun to do and in wintertime in Michigan, there’s not a whole lot of that,” Kirk said.
Kirk was really excited for the Lions game on Saturday, Jan. 18, after the Sentinel went to press.
“I actually manage a sports bar,” Kirk said. “So definitely exciting and a lot of fun with them in the playoffs.”
Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 498-1103.
Photo provided by Patty Kirk
Eggs and milt, which is the semen of male fish, are gathered during their annual salmon run. Salmon make their way up a fish ladder and into holding ponds at the weir. They’re brought into the facility, where eggs and milt are collected. The eggs are then fertilized.
The wild Chinook salmon eggs were collected from the Little Manistee River Weir in Manistee. Switzer estimated the collection at 4 million, which is slightly lower than the previous year.
“We experienced a solid run of wild Chinook salmon this year,” Switzer said. “The run at the Little Manistee was healthy enough to provide all of Michigan’s egg needs. We were also able to provide eggs to Indiana and Illinois state-owned fish hatcheries. Once hatched, reared and stocked, all of these Chinook salmon contribute to the Lake Michigan salmon fishery.”
The wild coho salmon eggs came from Platte River State Fish Hatchery Weir in Beulah, Michigan.
“We collected nearly 6.5 million coho salmon eggs at the Platte River weir by the time the egg collection wrapped up. This includes approximately 3 million for Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin. All four states work together cooperatively each year to ensure Lake Michigan continues to receive Pacific salmon to supplement the fishery,” said Switzer.
Captive broodstocks of brown, brook and lake trout have also been collected. Eggs from captive broodstocks of rainbow trout are being collected now, but Switzer said that collection should finish “shortly.”
“Captive broodstocks, fish kept at a hatchery to produce eggs and milt, will provide many of the eggs that will later become stocked fish: 378,000 brook trout eggs, 448,000 lake trout eggs, 2.6 million brown trout eggs and 1.5 million rainbow trout eggs,” a DNR press release states. “An additional 422,000 splake eggs (brook trout and lake trout hybrid) will also be collected from captive broodstock to support Michigan’s fisheries management objectives.”
Oden State Fish Hatchery, located in Alanson, Michigan, is where the captive eggs are collected. Collections of rainbow trout started last month and will continue through January. These captive egg collections will happen every one-two weeks throughout the season.
Overall, Switzer said it was “another good year” for the collections.
“We had more than enough fish to get our egg quotas,” he said. “In my eyes, that’s a good year. We didn’t have any issues at our brood facilities. We were able to collect all the eggs we needed.”
A Jan. 8 press release gave an update to the DNR’s stocking effort, stating seven different species were dispersed in 78 locations throughout the state. Species include Atlantic salmon, brook trout, brown trout, lake trout, rainbow trout (Eagle Lake and steelhead strains), walleye and muskellunge.
The number of stocked fish last fall totaled 590,504, according to the release. Switzer said the fall numbers, combined with spring and summer efforts, added up to 9.7 million fish in state waters for 2024.
To find out where fish have been stocked, visit michigandnr.com/fishstock.
Call Staff Writer Nick Powers at (586) 498-1059.
Construction
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“(Now) 22, 23 years later, 24 years later, we’re going to attack this issue and put this second pipe in there like I think it should have been done in 2001,” Walby said. “It’s a 60-inch pipe so it’s a large pipe.”
Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller said although the project is being done through the city and other resources at the Southeast Macomb Sanitary District, all hands are on deck for it. SEMSD includes the communities of St. Clair Shores, Eastpointe and Roseville.
Miller, a Republican, said the work is bipartisan.
“I mean no one really cares about Republican-Democrat when it comes to water quality and protecting the lake,” Miller said.
Around $20 million comes from Macomb County’s American Rescue Plan Act money. About $5 million was garnered by state Sen. Kevin Hertel, D-St. Clair Shores, and around $2 million was secured by U.S. Rep. John James, R-Shelby Township. The total cost of the project is approximately $30 million.
Work is estimated to take 24-30 months.
Miller said the current pipe does not have enough capacity, so they have to discharge the extra sanitary material into the lake during rain events.
“Transformation from a generational standpoint is the way I see it,” Miller said. “We’re doing this for our children, for our grandchildren, to improve the water quality of Lake St. Clair.”
Miller said that though not all of the muck issues residents and others are experiencing in their canals can be attributed to this one issue, it’s a large contributing factor.
“We’re essentially going to be able to pay for this project without raising anybody’s water (or) sewer rates for this particular project,” Miller said. “I’m not saying that everybody’s rates will never go up no matter what.”
The project will be completed in phases on Jefferson. At different times during the project, half of Jefferson will be closed down to only two lanes going north and south. Walby said the road will only be shut down for around three to five blocks at a time.
“Probably all the way to the left turn lane will be shut down,” Walby said.
He went on to say the road will open all the way after the three to five blocks.
“And then they will continue to move like that all the way down Jefferson Avenue,” Walby said.
In total, there will be five phases.
The city, at the time of publication, already started notifying the affected businesses along the Nautical Mile.
Walby estimates for the next three years, the St. Clair Shores Memorial Day Parade will be hosted on Harper Avenue. The parade committee has also already been notified of the scheduled construction.
The hope is that this project won’t affect tourism in the area.
“There’s construction projects (that) happen everywhere and when that happens it does, sometimes, it does impact (tourism). (It) depends on how they do it,” Miller said. “In this case, as I said, we’re really trying to be as sensitive as we can to that.”
Pete Trombley, water waste superintendent at SEMSD, said that around 46 million gallons of sanitary material were discharged into the lake during an event that had around an inch worth of rainfall. Miller said the material is treated by shocking it with a bleach. The substance is not enough to kill wildlife within the ecosystem of the lake, but strong enough to bring the E. coli counts down.
“We are permitted by EGLE, state of Michigan, to do this. We all have permits,” Miller said. “But seriously, now we’re in 2025 and this is what we’re doing? I mean, come on.”
“This pipe will give us capacity,” Walby said. “It will give us the additional capacity to cut these discharges down significantly.”
This project should also have an impact on basement flooding, especially on the north end of St. Clair Shores, said Vince Astorino, operations manager at SEMSD.
“It’s a major restriction right now, so that will help things,” Astorino said.
Walby said that though this is a positive step, he acknowledges that this will have an impact on the residents and businesses of St. Clair Shores. He said the project will begin with setup around Feb. 17.
Work on the project was awarded to Ric-Man Construction Inc. which is based in Sterling Heights.
“We’re aware of the Nautical Mile and trying,” Walby said. “We’re not being facetious; we try to do as little impact on businesses as we can although we know it will have (a) significant impact on it.”
Miller said they have an open forum scheduled for sometime in February. The date, place and time had yet to be determined when the Sentinel went to press.
“We have a fiduciary responsibility and that fiduciary responsibility is to take care of our lake and try to leave it better than we found it,” Walby said. “And at the end of the day, once we complete this goal, this road project, we have accomplished that.”
Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 498-1103.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
13A/ ST. CLAIR SHORES SENTINEL • JANUARY 22, 2025
JAN. 24-26
Tunnel of Lights: 5-9 p.m., Blossom Heath Park, 24800 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, facebook. com/st.clairshoresparksandrecreation
JAN. 25
Aqua Freeze Festival: Ice sculptures and live carving, horse-drawn wagon rides, mini golf, live music, beer tent, food trucks, hot cocoa, and fire pits, noon-9 p.m., Blossom Heath Park, 24800 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, (586) 445-5350, facebook.com/st.clair shoresparksandrecreation
Winter Fest: Includes dance party in heated tent, pony rides, petting zoo, outdoor games, photo booth, local pro sports team mascots, disc golf demonstrations and food trucks, noon-3 p.m., Ghesquiere Park, behind Grosse Pointe Woods City Hall, 20025 Mack Plaza, gpwmi.us
JAN. 26
Night at the Races: Fundraiser hosted by St. Clair Shores Firefighters Local 1744, bet on horses in virtual races, also 50-50, prizes, hors d’oeuvres and drinks, 7 p.m.-midnight, Blossom Heath Inn, 24800 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, facebook.com/ stclairshoresfirefighters
‘The Fifth Estate and Vietnam Era Counterculture in Michigan’: Discussion by political activist, DJ and author Peter Werbe, 2 p.m., Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society Museum, 16600 Stephens Road in Eastpointe, (586) 872-2581, mimths@mimths.org, mimths.org
Rosary for Life: Presented by Right to Life - Southeast Macomb County, 1 p.m., St. Basil the Great Catholic Church, 22860 Schroeder Ave. in Eastpointe, (586) 774-6050
FEB. 6
Wild game fundraiser: Presented by Shorewood Kiwanis Club, includes dinner, craft beer, wine and liquor, and raffles, 5:30 p.m., Century Banquet Center inside American Polish Century Club, 33204 Maple
Lane in Sterling Heights, (586) 246-6317, eventbrite. com
FEB. 16
Daddy-daughter dance: 1-4 p.m. with lunch at 2 p.m., also DJ, photo booth, gifts, raffles and ice cream bar, Barrister Gardens, 24225 Harper Ave. in St. Clair Shores, purchase tickets at Civic Ice Arena, 20000 Stephens Road, (586) 445-5350
FEB. 23
Indoor golf outing: Inaugural event benefits Fisher House Foundation (builds comfort homes for military and veterans to stay in while loved ones are in hospital), 16 teams of three play 18 holes using simulators, also dinner, swag bags, 50-50, raffle baskets and cash bar, 4-8 p.m. (check-in at 3 p.m.), X-Golf, 31252 Harper Ave. in St. Clair Shores, register by Feb. 1, vfw1146brucepost.org
ONGOING
St. Clair Shores Community Chorus: Open rehearsals for ages 14 and older at 7:30 p.m. every Monday, Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church, 22360 13 Mile Road in St. Clair Shores, spring concert featuring music from movies at 3 p.m. May 4, Lake Shore High School, 22980 13 Mile Road in St. Clair Shores, scscommunitychorus.org
Silent Book Group: Bring own book, for ages 18 and older, socializing at 6:30 p.m. and silent reading at 8 p.m. every third Wednesday of month, St. Clair Shores Public Library, 22500 11 Mile Road, (586) 771-9020, scslibrary.org
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 Road, (586) 445-0996
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
Overeaters Anonymous meetings: 10 a.m. Saturdays,
C & G Newspapers publishes 21 papers in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties:
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Classifieds: For ad rates (586) 498-8100
Legals and Obits: (586) 498-1099
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Automotive Advertising: Louise Millar | (586) 498-1054 | lmillar@candgnews.com
Real Estate Advertising: Paula Kaspor | (586) 498-1055 | pkaspor@candgnews.com
To view more Community Calendar and to submit your own, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise an event, call (586) 498-8000.
St. Margaret of Scotland, 21201 E. 13 Mile Road in St. Clair Shores, (586) 293-0814
‘Sky & Space’: Featuring works by Lakeside Palette Club of St. Clair Shores and other local art groups, exhibit on display from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays until Feb. 22, Anton Art Center, 125 Macomb Place in Mount Clemens, theartcenter.org
Lakeside Palette Club of St. Clair Shores: Open studio events from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Clair Shores Adult Education Center inside North Lake High School, 23340 Elmira St., (586) 944-8253, lpcofscs@ gmail.com, lakesidepaletteclub.org
Lakeshore Ukulele Strummers: Jam sessions for all levels from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Lakeshore Presbyterian Church, 27801 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, (586) 321-9535
Storytime: 1:30 p.m. every second Wednesday of month, near Dick’s Sporting Goods at Macomb Mall, 32233 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville, shopmacombmall. com
Young Modelers Club: For ages 8-16, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays until April 19, Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society Museum, 16600 Stephens Road in Eastpointe, contact Jim at (248) 574-3487, (248) 399-2386 or jimandkatie17@att.net
Ice skating: Noon-8 p.m. Sundays, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays, and 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays until March 2, The Rink at Campus Martius Park, 800 Woodward Ave. in Detroit, downtowndetroit.org/ experience-downtown/things-to-do/the-rink
Free tax preparation: For Macomb County residents with annual family income of $67,000 or less, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 7 and 21, March 7 and 21, and April 4 and 11, see locations and documents needed at macombca.itfrontdesk.com/vita, make appointments starting Jan. 23, (586) 463-2537
Powerful Tools for Caregivers: Virtual workshops hosted by AgeWays, learn to communicate with family and healthcare providers, reduce stress, guilt, anger and depression, and make difficult decisions, 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Feb. 18, free but donations accepted, register at wellnessprograms@ageways.org, tinyurl.com/agewaysworkshops or (833) 262-2200
Health workshops: For hypertension, diabetes, pre-diabetes and more, hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, corewellhealth.org/classes-events/ southeast-michigan
Lupus support groups: 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of month and 7 p.m. every last Wednesday of month, Zoom, (248) 901-7299, milupus.org/support-groups
Home Care One Cares For Those In Need
Home Care One Owner Perry Calisi believes in honesty, integrity, and compassion -- and has offered such quality care through his home care business for the past ffteen years in Grosse Pointe, St. Clair Shores, and Macomb Township in southeastern Michigan.
Home Care One provides assistance for seniors and patients in their homes, and helps with alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s Disease, hospital and nursing home sitting, interim care during hospice, physical and mental disability assistance for children and adults, and people recovering from surgery. Services also include full or part-time and 24hour care services, and daily living activities such as meal preparation, running errands, assistance with bathing, house cleaning, doctor visits and more.
as everything becomes more expensive,” he said. “In my experience, more people have done better living in their home rather than facilities; just by familiarity and independence.”
Perry said he entered the business by hearing that someone needed help.
Perry wants to increase community awareness about how his company offers these personalized services to keep your loved ones living independently at home. Perry added that he and his staff go further than the next by helping clients stay as independent as possible.
“The public should look at home care as a way of staying independent, and in one’s own home --
“I just set up my own business model for what I would want for my own mother,” he said. “I would want someone honest and compassionate in the house.” Perry said he tries to match his roughly 18 employees’ personality types with patients. “It assures that there is going to be an assimilation of getting along,” he said. Betty, a client, said she is “really lucky” to have caregivers take really good care of her. “I get all that pampering,” she said smiling. “They’ve been with me ever since. I haven’t been let down for anything.”
Betty’s caregiver, Theresa, said Perry cares about his clients and he cares about his employees as well. “He is good about matching an employee with a client, which is nice,” she said. “We all work together. He cares all the way around... that is him in general.”
For more information call 313-409-0120 or go to http://www.homecareone.net/.
Owner, Perry Calisi with Caregiver Teresa
COLORS OF THE YEAR DESIGNED TO ADD WARMTH, LUXURY TO YOUR HOME IN 2025
BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com
Anew year is a great time to update the spaces in your home with fresh color. Trend forecasters from global color authorities, like Pantone, along with various major paint brands, have announced their colors of the year — which industry leaders predict will dominate interiors in 2025.
Whether you decide to add hints of trending colors in home decor or update the paint on your walls for a bolder look, experts say these are the colors to select.
Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year, Mocha Mousse, is a warm, rich brown “infused with subtle elegance and earthy refinement,” according to the company’s website.
“Mocha Mousse expresses a level of thoughtful indulgence,” Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, said in a prepared statement.
The soft brown is a versatile shade that “evokes the feeling of comfort in a home,” according to Pantone — whether on flooring, a painted wall, within home decor, or in more natural materials like wood and stone, rattan and wicker or leather and linen.
Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year is Cinnamon Slate, “a delicate mix of heathered plum and velvety brown,” according to Arianna Barone, color marketing manager at Benjamin Moore. The hue, she continued, offers “enduring style and modern sensibility.”
“Adaptable, yet distinct, it brings a soothing familiarity and balance to any design,” Barone noted. “The nuances in its undertones are what make it unique, but still versatile.”
For the past couple of years, Pantone officials said, they have seen a reach for more saturated and colorful hues.
“We also continue to notice a growing sentiment of creating unique and personalized spaces that also have a sense of ease,” Barone shared. “As people gain a better understanding and overall appreciation for color and how it’s used in design, we now see them opting for more nuanced hues that are adaptable, yet distinct. Certainly not neutral, but not quite primary, these colors encourage curiosity and invite you to think of all ends of the color spectrum.”
When designing a room with Cinnamon Slate, Pantone officials said bringing in warmer accents in golds and ambers can make the violet undertone more distinguishable. On the other hand, by using cooler colors and lighting, and plum hues, Cinnamon Slate can take on more of a neutral look.
“We love it color-drenched in a living room, especially when paired with leather, warm woods and brushed gold metallic accents for a moody vibe,” Barone said. “It is also beautiful in a bedroom with layered neutrals for a truly enveloping respite.”
Behr announced Rumors, a deep ruby red, as its Color of the Year for 2025. The color, Behr officials say, is poised to add warmth and a touch of luxury throughout the home. “Rumors is a universal color that transcends design styles and embraces self-expression,” the company’s website says, “from eye-catching curb appeal on a front door to a four-wall drench in a bedroom.”
“We’re seeing people embrace color like never before,” Erika Woelfel, vice president of color and creative services at Behr Paint Co., said in a prepared statement. “Rumors is a modern take on the timeless red that creates an energetic appeal to make a lasting statement in a stunning way.”
After a decade and a half of annual Color of the Year announcements, Sherwin-Williams decided to celebrate color in a new way — combining its collections to curate the Sherwin-Williams 2025 Color Capsule of the Year.
“It’s very special to commemorate our 15th Color of the Year anniversary by expanding to an entire capsule that is a modern, fresh take on color, with a balanced and usable assortment of shades,” Sue Wadden, director of color marketing at Sherwin-Williams, said in a prepared statement. “Together — as a complete palette or in expertly picked pairings — the capsule’s alchemy creates something to be treasured in any style or setting.”
The 2025 Color Capsule of the Year, the company says, includes “a mix of forever favorites, beautiful hues of the moment and future classics that encapsulate a variety of eras and aesthetics,” comprising the following shades: Grounded, a “versatile and captivating brown”; Sunbleached, “an adaptable and airy light neutral that is somewhere deeper than white, not quite gray, and ventures beyond a basic beige or taupe”; Chartreuse, a “vibrant yellow-green”; Rain Cloud, a “stormy and deep gray-blue hue”; Clove, an “entrancing brown”; Malabar, a “sandy beige neutral”; Bosc Pear, a “cinnamon-dusted golden hue”; White Snow, a beautiful, pure white; and Mauve Finery, a “sophisticated” true mauve.
Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.
TOP: Benjamin Moore selected Cinnamon Slate, a mix of heathered plum and velvety brown, as its 2025 Color of the Year.
Photo provided by Benjamin Moore
ABOVE: Rumors, a deep ruby red, is Behr’s Color of the Year for 2025.
Photo provided by Behr
LEFT: Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year is Mocha Mousse.
Photo provided by Pantone
Scholarship
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MSGCU will award scholarships in various categories to teachers and administrators.
Nonmembers are welcome to apply for an MSGCU scholarship and must become a member if selected as a scholarship recipient.
“Earning a degree or certification requires a great deal of determination and hard work, along with a significant financial investment,” said Steve Brewer, president and CEO of MSGCU, in a release announcing the 2025 scholarship program. “MSGCU is increasing our scholarship awards this year to support more students in the communities we serve. We have provided over $1.25 million in scholarships since our program started 20 years ago, helping more than 600 recipients complete their education.”
The MSGCU High School Excellence Scholarship, formerly the Educational Solutions Scholarship, helps high school seniors who attend college. There are 18 scholarships in the amount of $2,500 each.
The Rudolph Heino People Helping People Scholarship supports college-bound high school seniors with a commitment to helping others. A total of 15 scholarships of
$2,500 are being offered.
With four $2,500 scholarships, the Larry Swantek Educational Studies Scholarship benefits high school seniors and current college students planning to become teachers. The Milo Perreault Educator Advancement Scholarship helps certified teachers and administrators continue their education. Four $2,500 scholarships will be offered.
William Cayen Skilled Trades Scholarship supports students pursuing certification in electrical, heating/air conditioning, automotive, or other industrial and advanced technologies or skilled trades programs. Two $2,500 awards are offered to current skilled trades students or graduating high school seniors pursuing a skilled trades certificate.
The credit union also funds the Stephen Thomas First Responder Scholarship, which supports first responders enrolled in police and/or fire academies at local colleges with 14 scholarships of $2,000 each. Applications occur directly with Macomb Community College, Oakland Community College, Washtenaw Community College, and Schoolcraft College.
Scholarship applications can be submitted online at msgcu.org/scholarships. The deadline to apply is Feb. 25.
Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
Zeppelin
was spot on with Led Zeppelin’s.”
“We loved the place,” Christiansen said. “It had a good buzz and an excited crowd. Everyone was having a really good time.”
No Quarter, based on the West Coast, plays a full Led Zeppelin concert taking on the music, personas and look of the British quartet. Before going full throttle as Led Zeppelin, No Quarter had to get permission from the band.
On stage, Christiansen as Page — often dressed in a dragon-inspired jumpsuit — has sparks coming from his amps. Stepping into the mystique of vocalist Robert Plant is August Young hitting those high notes. Joel Pelletier recreates the talents of bassist/ mandolin player John Paul Jones. The sonic booms heard on drums is Nathan Carroll echoing the force of John Bonham, who died in 1980, resulting in the band’s permanent breakup after a 12-year run.
But Led Zeppelin never really went away.
“The music is still alive today. We get on stage and we basically act out all the characters,” Christiansen said. “We walk on stage and perform the music the way they would. We do it note to note. We play it the way they played it. The music has to be there. That’s everything.”
For some rock fanatics, Led Zeppelin is the soundtrack of their lives. Whether the band was shaking the earth with its classic rock sound, bursting with a heavy blues vibe or feeling mellow with a song like “Going To California,” they lived up to their moniker “hammer of the gods.” No Quarter takes its on-stage personalities to heart. Christiansen even named the tribute band after a Led Zeppelin song, known for its haunting overtones.
“I study Jimmy Page, the look, the mannerisms. I think that’s important because that’s my character,” he said. “Fans really know their stuff and keep us on our toes. You get a lot of people that want the deep cuts. You got the classics like ‘Stairway To Heaven,’ ‘Kashmir’ and ‘Whole Lotta Love.’ We want to play what they know and what they like. It’s really fun to play. It’s never boring.”
For part of the show, No Quarter performs a mix of studio numbers. “Dazed and Confused,” for instance, is always popular with the crowd. Lately, one of Christensan’s favorite songs to replicate is “In My Time of Dying.”
“The power of that song blows me away. The way they rocked it up,” the guitarist said. “When we brought it into our set, the crowd reaction has been phenomenal.”
“When the Levee Breaks” is another highlight for the No Quarter founder.
“John Bonham launched into that with just an incredible groove,” Christiansen said. “I knew when he passed away Led Zeppelin was done. They had a psychic connection and you can’t bring someone in fresh and jump into it.”
No Quarter also brings its audience back to 1973 when Led Zeppelin performed three concerts at Madison Square Gardens in New York City. The footage eventually became the 1976 film “The Song Remains the Same.”
“It takes you right back to the Gardens,” Christiansen said. “It’s like you’re sitting in the fifth row.”
It’s hard for Christiansen to pick a favorite Zeppelin album. He’s a fan of “Led Zeppelin II” and “Led Zeppelin IV,” but “‘Physical Graffiti’ is probably my all-time go-to album,’” he said.
Although Christiansen never saw Led Zeppelin live, he made sure to attend a Page/Plant concert when the duo toured in the 1990s. That set the wheels in motion to form No Quarter.
According to Christiansen, No Quarter has been mentioned in Rolling Stone magazine and has played shows with many players from the rock world including Peter Frampton, Eddie Money, Tesla, Nazareth and Foreigner.
One highlight for Christiansen was performing at the Whisky a Go Go on the famed Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California. He said he stood in the same spot as Page did when the band came over from England to the U.S. in 1969.
No Quarter performs Jan. 25 at the Andiamo Celebrity Showroom. Doors open at 7 p.m. Showtime is 8 p.m. For ticket information visit andiamoshowroom.com or call (586) 268-3200.
Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
Photo provided
Led Zeppelin fans will appreciate Nathan Carroll, who takes on drummer John Bonham’s persona in the tribute band No Quarter.
Retail
He also said they believe their plans are “consistent” with the downtown area and surrounding properties.
“It will not affect the traffic,” Kirk said. “We understand there is residential abutting (it) but in older cities like this, even newer cities, there was never any plans made for buffer zones, so we have a lot of commercial abutting retail — commercial uses, but your zoning ordinance addresses it.”
Councilman and Mayor Pro Tem Dave Rubello said changes like this have to be made to continue building excitement in the downtown. He also mentioned around five letters attached to their documents from residents who reportedly border the property’s wall.
“These types of decisions (happen) when you rezone and you try to create things and we all get up and want to see the city move forward,” Rubello said during the first item in the planning case. “I’m all in favor of this whole project and we just have to really make sure that we do, we try to keep the residents behind there happy also, because everyone’s living together back there, right?”
Rubello also mentioned the property as it stands is a mess.
Rusie said she thinks the current zoning is
appropriate as a buffer transition zone. She also mentioned a previous case involving a different drive-thru restaurant that the City Council turned down.
“And this actually would, I think, impact more residents, and just the shape of, the irregular shape of the parcel,” Rusie said.
Rusie also asked if there were any blight cases open against the property. Koto replied that there were cases open against it at the time of the meeting.
“We do have open code enforcement violations on the property right now, but we don’t have it as a blight case at circuit court,” Koto said.
During the site plan approval, concerns about ingress and egress and sound came up. Kirk explained that the petitioners are willing to add a second access point and remove the currently planned access on Glen Court.
Councilman John Caron brought up the concerns about sound and Alejandro Fernandez of Stonefield Engineering and Design, said they have newer technology that allows them to control the volume called automatic volume control.
“It’s a feature that’s going to ensure that at no point the noise coming out of the menu board is 15 decibels above noise level,” Fernandez said. “That’s the sound of leaves rustling, like autumn leaves, and it will never be above 60 decibels at any point, and that’s like a normal conversation between two people.”
CRIME WATCH
Larceny reported on Harper Avenue
At 4:47 p.m. on Jan. 6, an act of larceny was reported in the 22000 block of Harper Avenue.
Dispatch told officers a purse had been stolen by a suspect who returned to a restaurant after going to their car. Officers arrived at the scene and spoke to an employee of the restaurant, a 49-year-old woman. The employee saw the silver vehicle the suspect drove and stated the purse on the driver’s seat was hers. She stated she placed it on the hostess stand as she was getting ready to leave when the suspect came in and asked her to seat her children while she went back to her car to get something. The employee and her coworker sat the kids and when they returned, the purse was missing.
Video surveillance shows the suspect leaving the restaurant with the purse and going to her vehicle before returning to the restaurant without it. Officers spoke to the suspect, and she claimed she thought it was left behind by someone and intended to take it to the police department. The woman denied taking anything from the purse and a search only showed personal items. The victim and fellow employees stated the suspect tried to flee out the back door when she saw officers arrive. An officer saw footage and physically saw a verbal confrontation break out while the suspect tried to leave out the back door.
The victim got her purse back and found $250 missing out of the front pouch. The suspect denied taking it when asked by officers. The suspect was placed under arrest, handcuffed and placed in the back of a scout car. She was then transported to the police station. Two other officers tried to question
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the adult children, but they fled out the back door before officers could question them.
Fraud reported on Harper Avenue
At 3:01 p.m. on Jan. 2, a case of fraud was reported in the 24000 block of Harper Avenue.
Dispatch informed the officer a suspect had tried to cash a fraudulent check at a bank. Upon arrival, an officer made contact with the branch manager, a 57-year-old woman. She stated the suspect tried to cash a check for $1,972. Any checks over $1,500 need an ID check which she asked for. The check was from a company in Clinton Township. The suspect then ran out of the bank and got in the passenger seat of a gray vehicle before driving off. The manager called the company, and they advised that the check was fraudulent. The manager stated something like this has happened before at another bank on Nine Mile Road and Gratiot Avenue. The woman stated she would send photos of the ID used in Eastpointe and of the suspect at the St. Clair Shores branch.
Fraud reported
A case of retail fraud was reported at 9:08 a.m. on Jan. 2.
An officer was on patrol when he was flagged down by a gas station. The manager, a 34-year-old man, said a man in a wheelchair stole a hat and other items before he left northbound on Harper Avenue. Two other officers in the area were advised of the situation and found the man at a bus stop. The man was searched for weapons and admitted to stealing a fruit pie, the hat he was holding and candy. The manager stated he did not want to press charges and just wanted his items returned. Photos were taken of the items before they were returned.
— Alyssa Ochss
Michael Agnello, owner of Michael Agnello Jewelers, has been to the festival and said St. Clair Shores offers a lot of fun things for families to do. He said it’s especially nice to have something to do during the winter.
“St. Clair Shores is wonderful about giving opportunities for families and things that don’t cost,” Agnello said. “Things that people can go do for free or (at a) very minimal cost. And it’s just a wonderful event.”
He attributes a lot of the fun activities to Bowman and the work he does.
“It seems St. Clair Shores always has something going,” Agnello said.
Beer and food will be available for purchase.
Though there aren’t any specific rules eventgoers should abide by, both Agnello and Bowman suggested to dress warmly.
“It’s Aqua Freeze, so you don’t have to freeze,” Bowman said.
The last day for the Tunnel of Lights at Blossom Heath Park will be Jan. 26.
There is no admission charge for the event.
Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 498-1103.
Osteoporosis: Physical Therapy to Strengthen Bones and Reduce Fall Risk
E ective Physical Therapy Interventions Boost Bone Density and Prevent Fractures
Physical therapy to strengthen bones: In this article we discuss several aspects of osteoporosis, focusing on evidence-based physical therapy interventions and e ective exercises. We identify key exercises recommended for managing osteoporosis, such as weight-bearing, resistance, balance, and flexibility exercises. We also explore recent articles from authoritative sources that reinforce the benefits of combining exercise with pharmacological treatments.
What is osteoporosis?
Additionally, we emphasize the e ectiveness of physical therapy interventions in improving bone density and reducing fracture risk.
Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by weakened bones, increasing the risk of fractures and breaks. As we age, bone density naturally decreases, making it crucial to adopt strategies that can help maintain and improve bone health. Proven methods include a combination of diet, lifestyle changes, and physical therapy interventions designed to strengthen bones and enhance overall musculoskeletal health.
What role does physical therapy play in treating osteoporosis?
Physical therapy plays a significant role in managing osteoporosis. It focuses on exercises that improve bone density, enhance balance, and reduce the risk of falls. Weight-bearing exercises such as walking, jogging, and dancing are particularly e ective as they force the bones to work against gravity, stimulating bone growth and strength. Resistance training using weights or resistance bands also helps in building and maintaining bone density.
Is balance training important?
Recent research underscores the importance of combining exercise with pharmacological treatments to manage osteoporosis e ectively. Studies show that integrating physical activity with medication can significantly enhance bone density and lower the risk of fractures. This combined approach ensures that patients receive comprehensive care tailored to their specific needs.
One such study highlights the additive e ect of exercise on pharmacological therapy, revealing larger improvements in bone mineral density compared to medication alone. This indicates that patients who engage in regular physical activity experience better outcomes, emphasizing the necessity of including exercise in osteoporosis management plans.
The Importance of Personalized Physical Therapy Care Plans
Moreover, personalized exercise programs created by your licensed physical therapist are crucial. A tailored approach considers individual health status, fitness levels, and specific needs, ensuring that the exercises are both safe and e ective. Physical therapists play a key role in designing these personalized programs, monitoring progress, and making necessary adjustments to optimize results.
Balance training is another critical component of physical therapy for osteoporosis. Activities like tai chi and yoga not only improve balance but also enhance flexibility and coordination, which are essential in preventing falls. Improving balance reduces the likelihood of fractures, particularly in the hips and spine, which are common injury sites in osteoporosis patients.
Your PT should improve flexibility.
Flexibility exercises, including stretching and Pilates, contribute to maintaining the range of motion in joints and muscles. This is vital for performing daily activities safely and e ectively. Flexibility exercises also help in relieving sti ness and pain, making movement more comfortable and reducing the risk of injuries.
What does scientific research say about the importance of specialized physical therapy care for osteoporosis?
It’s also important to learn more about the benefits of physical activity with consistent participation. Continuing to learn helps foster a positive attitude towards exercise, making it a regular part of your lifestyle. Support from your healthcare providers and family members can further motivate you to stay committed to your exercise routines.
In addition to exercise, other lifestyle changes can support bone health. Adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D, avoiding smoking, and limiting alcohol consumption are essential factors. These lifestyle modifications complement physical therapy interventions, contributing to overall bone health and reducing the risk of osteoporosis-related complications.
Conclusion
In conclusion, managing osteoporosis e ectively requires a multifaceted approach involving diet, lifestyle changes, and evidence-based physical therapy interventions. By incorporating weight-bearing, resistance, balance, and flexibility exercises into their routines, patients can significantly improve bone density, reduce fracture risk, and enhance their overall quality of life. Regular consultations with healthcare providers ensure that the management plan is tailored to individual needs, promoting optimal outcomes for those living with osteoporosis.
Emily Upshur, PT, DPT
Melissa J. Orille, DPT, NCPI
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Jeeps stolen, recovered
GROSSE POINTE WOODS — A resident in the 2100 block of Hawthorne Road reported to police that his unlocked Jeep Wagoneer was stolen from his driveway before 9:20 a.m. Jan. 2. The resident told police that the key fob had likely been left inside the vehicle. Police said they recovered the vehicle later in Harper Woods, but items that had been inside — including checks, camera equipment, a stroller, an iPad, a North Face jacket and a bracelet — were missing.
In a separate incident, a resident in the 2000 block of Lennon Street contacted police at 6 a.m. Jan. 6 after finding that one of the two Jeeps that had been parked in his driveway had been stolen. The other Jeep had been broken into and the victim told police that Jeep had contained keys to the Jeep that was stolen. Police said they recovered the missing Jeep later in Harper Woods.
Vehicle break-in attempt reported
GROSSE POINTE PARK — Two unknown suspects — possibly juveniles — are being sought by police after they reportedly tried to break the driver’s side window on a Chrysler Pacifica while the vehicle was warming up in the 1400 block of Lakepointe Street at 6:45 p.m. Jan. 2. Police said surveillance footage shows the suspects walk up to the vehicle and try to break in.
Vehicle theft under investigation
GROSSE POINTE FARMS — According to an online Nixle report, a vehicle was stolen from the Country Club of Detroit at around 1 p.m. Jan. 3. Police said three unknown people in a red Honda Civic — believed to be a 2006 to 2011 model — arrived at the club and allegedly entered three vehicles in the main parking lot and attempted to enter three other vehicles. The vehicle that was stolen was recovered a few hours later, abandoned on the east side around the Warren/Detroit border.
The case was under investigation.
Threatening suspect sought
GROSSE POINTE CITY — An unknown woman in her mid-40s is facing possible charges for issuing threats and causing a disturbance after the suspect is said to have menaced an employee at The Village Lululemon store at around 4:15 p.m. Dec. 27. According to a police report, the suspect threatened the employee after the employee asked the suspect and the group that the suspect was with about a missing skirt that was in the group’s shopping bag, but which hadn’t been paid for.
The group said they had bought the skirt.
Broken window emergency
MOUNT CLEMENS — At around 11:15 p.m. on Dec.
to the corner of Dickinson and Avery streets to speak with a 34-year-old woman about damage to her car.
The woman said her boyfriend, 36, broke the front passenger window of her Subaru Legacy after she refused to drive him home. The boyfriend walked home.
Angry diner
MOUNT CLEMENS — On Dec. 18 at around 1 p.m.,
a 52-year-old Harrison Township man entered Paco’s Restaurant on Crocker Avenue to pick up lunch. After eating in his van, the man reentered the restaurant with a bloody hand and claimed the restaurant was responsible for his injury. Paco’s staff called for Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies, but the man left before deputies arrived.
The Harrison Township man called Paco’s at least four more times, blaming the restaurant for his injury.
Lots of tires flattened
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Officers from Shelby Township were dispatched to the 40000 block of Van Dyke Avenue for a malicious destruction of property complaint at 12:11 a.m. Dec. 8. Upon officers’ arrival to the parking lot, they met with the caller. The caller advised that she noticed her vehicle had two flat tires.
The caller looked around the parking lot and noticed several other vehicles that also had flat tires.
The officers walked through the entire parking lot and found eight vehicles with flat tires. The department had no suspects and the case was turned over to the detective bureau.
Package stolen
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A Shelby Township officer was dispatched to the Police Department’s lobby to meet with a woman whose package had been taken from her porch Dec. 8. The woman said she had purchased Christmas gifts to be delivered to her home. The woman reviewed her doorbell camera surveillance video and observed an unknown male suspect take the items that were sitting on her porch.
Minivan stolen
STERLING HEIGHTS — Police said they investigated the theft of a Dodge Caravan from the 43000 block of Schoenherr Road Dec. 26.
According to police, the vehicle owner said the Caravan was stolen after it had been left running by itself for approximately 25-30 minutes. The owner reportedly said the minivan was in bad shape and was essentially junk, though it reportedly contained tools that were more valuable than the vehicle.
Police said they were seeking surveillance footage that might have captured the minivan’s theft.
Time to check hemlock trees for invasive species
METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development are asking for help protecting eastern hemlock trees from an invasive species.
The pests are hemlock woolly adelgid and the best time to catch them feeding is in the winter months. Robert Miller, an MDARD invasive species prevention and response specialist, said this climate triggers feeding activity, making the adelgids easier to spot.
“As hemlock woolly adelgid feeds, it secretes a white, waxy material that creates ovisacs,” he is quoted as saying in a DNR press release. “The presence of these small, round, white masses makes it possible to identify infested trees.”
The insects, which aren’t native to Michigan, drain the nutrients out of the hemlocks. Infestations have been confirmed in Allegan, Antrim, Benzie, Leelanau, Mason, Muskegon, Oceana, Ottawa and Washtenaw counties. Hemlock trees have the following characteristics: Cone- or egg-shaped trees up to 75 feet tall; drooping or feathery branches; flat needles growing individually from the sides of twigs; needles that are dark green on top with two parallel, white stripes underneath; and papery cones about three-quarters of an inch long that hang downward from branches.
You can report an infestation to the Midwest Invasive Species Information Network, at MISIN.MSU.edu or available as a downloadable smartphone app. Reports can also be submitted by email to MDA-Info@ Michigan.gov or by phone to MDARD at (800) 292-3939.
to leave gas station
STERLING HEIGHTS — Police went to a gas station in the 8000 block of 15 Mile Road Dec. 6 upon hearing that a man wearing a beige hoodie “with cartoons on it” was acting aggressively in the store while disturbing customers and asking for money. Police said they also heard that the man smelled of alcohol.
When police arrived, a manager reportedly said the suspect was refusing to leave, though he reportedly complied once police told him to depart.
Man accused of stealing balls from store
STERLING HEIGHTS — Police heard Dec. 7 about a shoplifting incident at Walmart, 33201 Van Dyke Ave.
Store staff said a man tried to leave the store after failing to scan a basketball and football at the self-checkout. Police said $90.94 worth of unpaid items was found with the suspect. Police said they cited the suspect for third-degree retail fraud.
Woman accused of stealing bathmat set, storage bin
STERLING HEIGHTS — Police said they went to Target, 2310 Metropolitan Parkway, Dec. 7, upon hearing that a woman grabbed two bathmat sets and two plastic storage bins but allegedly only scanned for purchase one bathmat set and one bin.
Police said the stolen items amounted to $44.99 in value. Although the suspect reportedly said she had scanned all the items and blamed the situation on an equipment failure, police said they cited her for third-degree retail fraud.
Electric scooter riders accused of hitting things
STERLING HEIGHTS — Police heard a Dec. 7 report of two male individuals who were allegedly refusing to leave the premises of Target, 2310 Metropolitan Parkway, despite multiple requests.
The individuals were accused of “hitting things” while riding an electric scooter, police said.
Police said one of the individuals ended up walking away, while the other one reportedly stood outside the building before leaving with his mother. Police took no further action.
Expired tags trouble
HARRISON TOWNSHIP — While patrolling around Shook and Union Lake roads at around 5:40 p.m. on Dec. 18, Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies pulled over a Ford Fusion with an expired license plate tag. The driver, a 24-year-old Detroit woman, told deputies she had an appointment the next day to get new tags and a new license.
GET A SLICE OF THIS
METRO DETROIT — Michigan has good taste when it comes to pizza.
Recently, the McNair Center at Northwood University partnered with the Michigan Chamber of Commerce to conduct an analysis of who serves the best pizza. According to their report released Dec. 16, Michigan is the pizza capital of the United States and maybe even the world.
The study, “Michigan: The Unlikely Pizza Capital of the United States (and the World?),” analyzed the size and scope of the U.S. and global pizza industry and the economic role Michigan plays. The study also looked at the history and economic role in growing the U.S. and global pizza markets, and what role eight entrepreneurs from Michigan had in influencing the size, scope, and quality of the growth.
“We found that across the U.S. and around the world, millions of people speaking different languages were brought together by the common pleasure of consuming pizza, whose origins emanated from entrepreneurial activity within a 60mile radius of downtown Detroit, Michigan,” stated Dr. Timothy G. Nash, one of the study’s authors who led the McNair Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship at Northwood.
The study determined Michigan is home to four of the top 10 U.S. pizza chains by sales in 2023: Domino’s Pizza at No. 1; Little Caesars Pizza at No. 3; Hungry Howie’s Pizza at No. 8; and Jet’s Pizza at No. 9. Those four institutions accounted for 30.5% of the U.S. pizza sales in 2023, recording a combined $14.36 billion of the $46.98 billion industry total.
According to the results, the four Michigan pizzerias recorded nearly 15% of global pizza sales with $23.6 billion of the $159 billion total. The headquarters for the “Michigan Four” are all located within less than 60 miles of each other in southeast Michigan in Madison Heights, Detroit, Sterling Heights and Ann Arbor.
achieve their career goals and scholarships for future first responders and those seeking careers in skilled trades. The credit union plans to award a total of $130,000 in scholarships this year. “Earning a degree or certification requires a great deal of determination and hard work, along with a signifi-
cant financial investment,” MSGCU President/CEO Steve Brewer said in a press release. “MSGCU is increasing our scholarship awards this year to support more students in the communities we serve. We have provided over $1.25 million in scholarships since our program started 20 years ago, helping more than 600 recipients complete their education.”
For a scholarship application or more information, visit msgcu.org/scholarships.
driver came by to drive her home.
Guard dog
HARRISON TOWNSHIP — At around 9 p.m. on Dec. 16, a 53-year-old Harrison Township woman entered her apartment in the 36000 block of Union Lake Road to discover it was broken into.
While nothing was stolen, the woman’s dog was nowhere to be found. She told Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies she believed the dog chased off an intruder, which had appeared to access the apartment through a window. Deputies told her the dog had been found by the Clinton Township Police Department.
Condiments caper
HARRISON TOWNSHIP — At around 6 p.m. on Dec. 17, a 45-year-old Harrison Township woman pulled into the driveway of her home in the 43000 block of E. Morgan Court with a rental GMC Terrain. About two hours later, she went outside to find the GMC covered in ketchup and mustard. She called for Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies to report the incident, who were greeted by a condiment-free
Abandoned trailer
Pups compete in annual dog show
BIRMINGHAM/BEVERLY HILLS — The Birmingham Youth Assistance’s 42nd Annual Kids’ Dog Show will take place from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 2 in the Berkshire Middle School gymnasium, located at 21707 W. 14 Mile Road in Beverly Hills.
All participants are required to be checked into the show by 12:30 p.m. Registration to participate has passed. Each year, kids ages 4-14 bring their dogs to compete in a fun competition for prizes. The categories are designed to be low stress and include, Best Costume for dog and child, Best Trick, Waggiest Tail, Best Looking, and Musical Sit, which is a game similar to musical chairs.
Comfort dogs will be at the event, courtesy of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department. Kids will also get a chance to learn an easy obedience command from an instructor from the Southern Michigan Obedience Training Club.
“We are thrilled that this fun event has become such a popular tradition in our community,” BYA Chair Ann Nazareth Manning stated in a press release. “The enthusiastic kids who participate each year and the generosity of our sponsors make this show possible and help further the work of Birmingham Youth Assistance.”
Visit birminghamyouthassistance.org/kids-dog-show, for more information.
COREWELL HEALTH CHILDREN’S RECEIVES $1.6 MILLION IN GRANTS
ROYAL OAK — Corewell Health Children’s has recently received $1.6 million in Children’s Miracle Network Grants.
The grants will be used to enhance pediatric programs at Corewell Health Children’s locations, and more than 60 programs received funding.
“The success of the Corewell Health’s Children’s/CMN partnership relies upon the generosity of the entire community,” Matthey Denenberg, M.D., chief of pediatrics for Corewell Health, said in a press release. “Individuals, corporate partners and hospital team members all contribute to provide our pediatric team the opportunity for ongoing advancement in medical care for our youngest patients. Together, we can give children exceptional care that positively impacts their lives.”
The grants included funding for the pediatric social work program, pediatric epilepsy research support, child life therapist program, Corewell Health’s Teen Safe Driving Initiative, more than 480 bike safety helmets for the annual Bike Day event and the purchase of neonatal intensive care unit equipment including ventilators and pediatric vision screeners. For more information on Corewell Health Children’s, visit corewellhealth.org/SEchildrens.
Photo provided by Birmingham Youth Assistance
