SPOTLIGHT ON KIDS THE NECESSARY BURDEN OF TEEN CAR INSURANCE
Shores council awards bid for water main project
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
In a 4-1 vote on April 7, the St. Clair Shores City Council approved a bid award for the 12 Mile Road water main project to F.D.M. Contracting, Inc. of Shelby Township.
Councilman and Mayor Pro Tem Dave Rubello cast the opposing vote. Councilwoman Candice Rusie and Councilwoman Linda Bertges were excused for this meeting.
Community Development and Inspections Director Denise Pike said they plan to upgrade a water main from 1927 on 12 Mile Road between Little Mack Avenue and Harper Avenue.
“The purpose of the 12 Mile Road Water Main project is to upgrade the existing 1927 cast iron water main and corresponding appurtenances with new HDPE (high-density polyethylene) and ductile iron water main and new appurtenances,” items attached to the meeting’s agenda stated. “This project will improve reliability, flow, and service along a primary corridor in the city between Little Mack and Harper Ave.”
Based on estimations from Fishbeck engineers, Pike said the budget for the project was $1.8 million. Staff wanted to award the secondlowest bidder at $1,390,413 with a 10% contingency, making the project
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE PREPARATIONS CONTINUE
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
Excitement is building as preparations continue for the St. Clair Shores Memorial Day Parade.
Pamela Mason, the chairperson of the SCS Memorial Day Parade Committee, said
preparations are going well with a lot of applications flowing in. She said it has been a smooth process so far. She said her cochair, Kyle Nicholson, is really good at planning and preparation with a few years of experience under his belt.
Excitement is brewing in the parade committee and Mason said she’s looking for-
ward to the parade, set to kick off at 1 p.m. May 25.
They are still working on leads for special guests, but they have chosen a grand marshal and Veteran of the Year.
“I don’t believe we can announce that yet,” Mason said. “We’re still working on a couple approvals on that.”
Those interested in being in the parade should contact the SCS Memorial Day Parade Committee at parade@scsmi.net. Mason said they will give an extension if there are late applicants for entry.
Right now, she said they have received 80-100 applications.
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
On April 7, the St. Clair Shores City Council voted 4-1 to approve a contract for water main work on 12 Mile Road between Little Mack Avenue and Harper Avenue.
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Public Schools said in a statement that its board members found racist graffiti on the wall of the high school to be “deeply disturbing.”
Police investigating racist graffiti at Lakeview High School
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
According to a press release from Lakeview Public Schools, racist graffiti was found on the exterior roof level walls at Lakeview High School.
The release states that administrators were notified about the graffiti on the morning of April 14 and that school board members and district leaders were “deeply disturbed” by it.
“This hateful and inappropriate action taken by vandals has no place in our schools or around our community, and it stands in direct opposition to the values of respect, equity, and inclusion that guide our District’s Belief Statements and Strategic Plan,” the release stated.
The graffiti was removed from the building within hours, an investigation was opened, and, the release stated, an email sent to families by the principal failed to “communicate this issue properly.”
Shores business owner allegedly assaulted by delivery driver
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
According to a press release from the St. Clair Shores Police Department, at 7:07 p.m. on April 12, the owner of Amigos Tacos was assaulted multiple times while conducting business.
Police were initially called to the location on Greater Mack Avenue south of Nine Mile Road for a robbery.
The defendant, 20-year-old Daveon Jahmel Godbold, allegedly assaulted the owner after a verbal argument. Godbold, who worked as a DoorDash delivery driver, reportedly attempted to take a delivery but was refused service. He then allegedly assaulted the owner and broke a window. Godbold left and then returned with another unidentified male and they both allegedly assaulted the owner.
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Investigators said Godbold was later located during a traffic stop near the business and taken into custody.
The case was reviewed by the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office and a five-count warrant was authorized, according to a press release. The charges were unarmed robbery, resisting arrest and obstructing police, malicious destruction of property between $200 and $1000, aggravated assault and delivery and manufacture of marijuana.
“The defendant received a $100,000 cash or surety interim bond,” the press release stated.
Godbold was arraigned in the 40th District Court before Magistrate Mark Metry on April 15. Metry set a $25,000 personal bond and ordered Godbold to wear a GPS tether upon his release from custody, pending the outcome of the criminal case.
“This is an ongoing investigation, and detectives are still gathering evidence,” the release stated.
According to court records, Godbold will next appear in
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NEWS & NOTES
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
ST. CLAIR SHORES — The global volunteer organization Soroptimist International of Grosse Pointe hosted its annual awards dinner March 12 at Fishbone’s Rhythm Kitchen Café in St. Clair Shores. They presented awards and more than $11,000 to several women as part of their mission to provide women and girls with access to education and training to achieve economic empowerment.
LaMia Garth, pictured above left, a 2024 Cass Technical High School graduate with a 4.0 grade-point average, received the Virginia Wagner Educational Award, which is given to a woman attending a college or university in pursuit of a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree. Garth has been enrolled since last fall at Virginia State University, where she’s working on a psychology degree.
The Ruby Award — presented to a woman who makes an important difference in the lives of women or girls through volunteering or working for a nonprofit — was given to Rosanne Plasky, pictured above center, who works with the Mercy Education Project in southwest Detroit. Plasky said she plans to use her award money to pay for the costs of transporting women to GED testing centers.
The Live Your Dream Award was presented to Tyechia Stevens, Cerita Cholette and Charlene Okwu, pictured above right. It’s given to women who are the primary financial supporters of their families.
Soroptimist International of Grosse Pointe also provides funds to a handful of female high school students in the Grosse Pointes to attend preparatory classes for the ACT/SAT college admission tests, along with sponsoring some students at St. Anne’s Secondary School in Ghana. For more information about SIGP, visit grossepointesoroptimist.org.
FARMERS MARKETS TO START MAY 18
SOCIAL DISTRICTS TO START MAY 10
ST. CLAIR SHORES — With summer comes fun outdoor events including the downtown social districts in St. Clair Shores. There will be live music, outdoor games and more. The first event will be held from 5 p.m. to midnight May 10. The other dates are May 24, June 14, June 28, July 12, July 26, Aug. 9, Aug. 23, Sept. 13, Sept. 27, Oct. 11 and Oct. 25.
The downtown area is located along Greater Mack Avenue from Nine Mile Road south to the Nine Mack Drive and Cavalier Drive intersection.
Eventgoers can enjoy alcoholic beverages in a marked cup while they walk along the commons. They cannot bring their own beverages or take their marked cups from one bar to another.
For a full list of rules and other information, go to the city’s website.
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THE ALARM PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
METRO DETROIT — The American Red Cross is looking for volunteers to help them distribute information for its Sound the Alarm program from April 26 through May 17.
Sound the Alarm is a fire safety education drive in which the Red Cross promotes its installation of free smoke alarms, which are provided year-round. Go to soundthealarm.org/michigan for more information.
ST. CLAIR SHORES — As warmer temperatures are approaching, so are the scheduled dates for the St. Clair Shores farmers markets.
The first farmers market of the season will run
from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. May 18, celebrating “Flowers and Food Trucks.” The other dates for scheduled farmers markets are June 12, June 22, July 10, July 27, Aug. 14, Aug. 24, Sept. 28 and Oct. 12.
LIBRARY TO HOST TRIVIA AFTERNOON
ST. CLAIR SHORES — The St. Clair Shores Public Library will host an afternoon of trivia beginning at 2 p.m. May 3.
According to a release, teams of four will answer trivia questions. Registration is required and can be done individually or as a group. Those who have less than four people in their group will be paired up with others. The event is for patrons 18 and older. Registration can be done in person at the library at 22500 11 Mile Road or by calling (586) 771-9020 beginning April 22.
The markets are located at Blossom Heath Park at 24800 Jefferson Avenue.
For a full list of times and dates, go to the St. Clair Shores website at scsmi.net.
Taking stock of chickens in St. Clair Shores
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
At the St. Clair Shores City Council meeting on April 7, residents came out in support of allowing egg-laying chickens within the city’s boundaries.
Residents spoke during public comment at the end of the meeting with each person allowed five minutes to speak on topics that are important to them. The morning of the meeting, a post was made on Facebook asking residents to come out and speak on the topic. It garnered a lot of attention with 365 comments at the time of publication, some in support of chickens and some against it.
St. Clair Shores resident Brian Dyer said he’s requesting a study group about a potential ordinance change related to backyard chickens. He addressed a couple of
CRIME WATCH
Larceny reported on Jefferson Avenue
At 8:30 a.m. on April 15, an act of larceny was reported in the 23000 block of Jefferson Avenue.
The officer spoke with the victim, a 45-year-old woman, who stated that she
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comments and concerns on the Facebook post. Some of these concerns included noise, rats, predators and smell.
“I would like to ask, aren’t dogs, cats, pigeons and quails, which the city already allows, (known to) present the same dangers?” Brian said.
He went on to say that the city allows bird feeders.
“And chickens are essentially fed by bird feeders. So as long as we’re containing everything, then it really shouldn’t be an issue,” Brian said.
He also brought up the benefits of having chickens, including nutritious eggs and the fact that chickens eat pests like mosquitos.
St. Clair Shores resident Erich Dyer said he did have “renegade” chickens for around three years and didn’t have any complaints from neighbors.
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and her daughter stopped at a convenience store on the way home. The vehicle door was unlocked and when they came back outside, her daughter’s backpack was missing from the vehicle. The backpack was worth about $25 and also contained AirPods worth around $199 and a Chrome book worth around $200. There were also schoolbooks in the backpack.
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the 40th District Court before Judge Joseph Craigen Oster for a probable cause conference at 8:30 a.m. April 22, after the Sentinel went to press. A preliminary examination was tentatively scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on May 6.
According to a press release from Macomb County Prosecutor Pete Lucido’s office on April 16, Lucido filed an emergency motion for a hearing to “revoke or significantly increase” Godbold’s bond.
“This was not a spontaneous act. Video shows the suspect left, returned with help, and came back to continue the attack,” Lucido said in the release. “This attack was a threat to public safety, and a complete lack of respect for our laws.”
According to the release, they are seeking to revoke his bond or replace it with a high cash or surety bond only. They also requested Godbold be given a steel cuff GPS tether requirement.
“We are committed to protecting our hardworking business owners and residents, and ensuring accountability,” Lucido said in the release.
Elisha Oakes was listed as Godbold’s attorney, according to court records. She could not be reached for comment at press time.
Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the St. Clair Shores Police Department Detective Bureau at (586) 445-5305.
Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 498-1103.
MACOMB SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CELEBRATES 50 YEARS
BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — From a few strings in a side room to full concerts in a hall, a lot can change in 50 years.
For the Macomb Symphony Orchestra, a professional classical orchestra that performs at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts as well as at other locales throughout the county, 2025 marks its golden year.
According to Thomas Cook, orchestra director from the MSO’s founding in 1974-2021, the orchestra formed as an outgrowth of the Macomb Community College music program at the South Campus, though it did not take long for the orchestra to become its own nonprofit organization. Many of the orchestra’s early concerts took place in the multipurpose room.
“There’s some not-so-great acoustical locations there, but we soldered through there and performed there as well as at local high schools and some summer park concerts,” Cook said.
Much like today, the initial orchestra was made up of 15 professional musicians from around the region, though unpaid at that time.
After operating out of Warren for the better part of the 1970s, the orchestra made the move north to Clinton Township in 1983 as the Macomb Center was opened. Cook attributes much of the orchestra’s growth
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SPOTLIGHT ON KIDS
THE NECESSARY BURDEN OF TEEN CAR INSURANCE
BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN tchristensen@candgnews.com
Obtaining a driver’s license is one of the major milestones in life but also can become a liability very quickly.
“Statistics show that young drivers are involved in more car accidents, and many companies consider them a greater risk,” a fact sheet shared at michigan.gov states. “As a result, automobile insurance will be one of the most expensive costs teens will face in relation to obtaining their driver’s license and earning the privilege to drive.”
To help ensure that young drivers and their parents don’t find themselves in a sticky situation with a car accident, parents must take action to put their child on car insurance as soon as the child gets their learner’s permit.
“People are mostly nervous about the fact that their car insurance for teen drivers does rake their prices up pretty high,” said Azaila Powell, of Powell Insurance Agency. “In the event of an accident, your child needs to be listed on your own insurance, because it can cause voiding their insurance and your own.”
In terms of costs for insuring a teenager, every company is different, according to Sue Crowe, an insurance agent with State Farm in St. Clair Shores.
Crowe said that at State Farm, it is nearly impossible to predict the general cost of insurance after adding a teen because of an algorithm they use to give families coverage that makes sense based on their personal
In terms of costs for insuring a teenager, every company is different, according to Sue Crowe, an insurance agent with State Farm in St. Clair Shores.
situations.
“You can’t even guestimate anymore. Thirty or 40 years ago, I could tell you exactly what it would be. Now, all of us insurance companies have our secret algorithms, and for me to spit out the cost, I can’t even do that anymore,” Crowe said. “It used to be so easy. I think insurance companies are better at matching a risk to the price now… you need to find a good, reputable company with a good agent that can help guide you when
you are making the choices to pick out the discounts.”
Every state is different when it comes to insurance policies. In Michigan, a teen has to be 18 or older to be able to purchase their own car insurance, according to Powell. The teen driver must be put onto their parent’s insurance policy as soon as they receive their learner’s permit.
Michigan is a no-fault state, and the law requires people to have no-fault insurance on
all cars. If you have an accident, no-fault insurance will pay for the injuries to the people involved and for the damages your car does to other people’s property, according to michigan.gov.
“It is against the law to drive, or let your car be driven, without no-fault insurance. If you are caught driving without insurance, you could be fined $500, sentenced to jail time, and have your license revoked,” according to michigan.gov.
“If you don’t notify your car insurance company of a new driver and they are the cause of an accident while they are driving, the insurance may not cover your teens medical bills,” Powell said. “They also may not be able to sue the at-fault driver who caused an accident if they are not listed, even if your teenager wasn’t found guilty or at fault, even if they suffered an injury. Putting off adding your child to your car insurance policy is definitely not a good call.”
To help parents navigate saving money on car insurance, Crowe said it is important to find a trustworthy insurance agent who can help find all of the discounts that the company has to offer.
“Take advantage of every discount that an insurance company has to offer. You need to find a good, reputable company with a good agent that can help guide you when you are making the choices to pick out the discounts.” Crowe said. “For example, we (State Farm) have a good student discount that has a very good effect on the cost… Bottom line, See INSURANCE on page 11A
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FAR LEFT: This mangave in the center paired with angelonia — the white flowers — and an ornamental oregano are an example of a thriller, filler and spiller that can coexist in a pot together.
NEAR LEFT: When choosing a tomato or other vegetables to grow in a container, Lindsey Kerr, of MSU Extension, advises gardeners to look for keywords like “patio,” “baby,” “bush” or “dwarf.”
CONTAINER GARDENING 101:
TIPS TO HAVE THRIVING PLANTS IN SMALL SPACES
BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com
Not all gardens need to be grown in the ground. According to Lindsey Kerr, the Wayne County consumer horticulture educator for Michigan State University Extension, container gardening is a great option for those who want to enjoy gardening without the need to dig holes in their backyards or for aspiring gardeners who do not have backyards at all.
“Container gardening is great for people who live in smaller spaces, maybe in a condo or an apartment,” Kerr said. “But even homeowners that have maybe a deck or a patio, container gardening can be great because you might not have to bend over as much.”
Kerr advised beginner container gardeners to keep an eye out for keywords like “patio,” “baby,” “bush” or “dwarf” when purchasing fruits and vegetables.
“If you want to grow squash in a pot, then you would want a dwarf or a bush-type squash plant. It’s not going to vine. Squash, like zucchini, can get huge. They bred ones that the plant is smaller, but the produce is the same size,” Kerr said.
She added that, ultimately, one would want a bigger pot, around 18 inches across, for things like toma-
toes, because they can grow tall. Wind could cause them to topple over in a smaller pot, and the plant might dry out faster in a smaller pot.
Kerr added that gardeners should also be careful not to put young, small plants in a pot that is too big to avoid rotting. Instead, she encourages container gardeners to start small with a 4- or 6-inch pot and gradually work up to the 18-inch pot as the plant grows.
“I tell people to only plant one tomato plant or one pepper plant or one eggplant in a pot. I don’t think it’s a good idea to put other things in a pot with them. It’s just too much competition,” Kerr said.
MSU Extension Greenhouse and Floriculture Extension Educator Caitlin Splawski, who is based in Oakland County, shared how to ensure success for coinhabiting plants in a container.
“The rule of thumb is to have a thriller, a filler and a spiller in a container so that you kind of mix and match those different height levels within the container,” Splawski said.
Splawski said a thriller is the center or the tallest plant. The fillers spread out under the thriller to cover the soil, and the spillers trail over the sides of the container.
She shared that a combination of plants in a
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spot could have a mangave as the thriller, since they have fibrous tissue with a high water-holding capacity, paired with angelonia as the filler and an ornamental oregano as the spiller.
“Those two plants (angelonia and ornamental oregano) are going to use up a little more moisture, which is fine when you’re combining it with one that doesn’t use quite as much moisture, but they can all tolerate full sunshine, and that will make them flower more,” Splawski said.
She added that most plants need attention on a weekly basis, so tools like selfwaterers can help to keep the moisture level consistent, and some pots have water reservoirs to allow the plant to access additional water if needed.
“You can use little tricks like that to kind of help keep those pots maintained, and just knowing your preferences as a gardener is important,” Splawski said.
She explained that gardeners who don’t want to have to worry about checking on their plants so much might prefer plants that require part shade since they can do well with only six hours or less of sun.
She shared an example of some partially shaded plants that could coexist in a contain-
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“This act of hate and intolerance is unacceptable and will not be ignored. Every student and staff member in our district deserves to feel safe, valued, and respected,” Lakeview Public Schools Superintendent Karl Paulson stated in the release. “We are taking this matter very seriously and are committed to supporting our students and staff as we work to ensure accountability and healing. Once identified the perpetrators of these actions will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.”
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buy a safer car, because with a safer car, the less extreme injuries can happen, and therefore the cost of the insurance is reflective.”
Making sure that new drivers are practicing safe driving is another major suggestion that both Crowe and Powell emphasized to help avoid accidents in the first place.
“A lot of parents don’t talk to their teens about driving safety. There are times it seems
er and combine different textures, including alocasia as the thriller, Persian shield as the spiller and euphorbia as a filler.
Splawski encouraged gardeners to combine herbs with flowers, if they’d like, but advised gardeners to be careful when using pesticides on ornamental plants that are combined with edible plants.
“You can combine all sorts of flowers with herbs. You just want to make sure that you know you’re treating them in a way that is going to be safe for you to eat. So, steer clear from putting any pesticides on those containers. If you are someone that uses those chemicals, you’re going to want to keep in mind that you’ve got edible things in the pot,” she said.
Splawski added that gardeners pulling out their containers for the new growth season might be pleasantly surprised to find some perennial herbs that survived the Michigan winter.
“When you are rehabbing your containers for the season, you might have some perennial herbs that can last in those containers for you over the winter. And all you have to do is build in some annuals around them, and it gives you a nice start,” Splawski said.
Both Kerr and Splawski warned Michigan gardeners who have a case of spring fever to hold off on planting just yet, with some exceptions for hearty plants such as kale, let-
Anyone with information is encouraged by the school district to contact the St. Clair Shores Police Department at (586) 4455305.
Detective David Jacquemain is the officer in charge of the case and he is also the district’s resource detective. The release also states school security and technology is being used in the investigation to aid police.
“We stand united in our condemnation of hate, and we remain committed to building a school community rooted in dignity, equity, and justice for all,” the release stated.
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that they may have left it up to the drivers training school to kind of help, but it’s important for parents to be involved in that process,” Powell said. “Distracted driving is a very serious issue that goes on within our community. It is important for teen drivers to have guidance when it comes to driving and understand the importance of not being on their phones.”
For more information about teen car insurance in Michigan, visit michigan.gov.
Call Staff Writer Taylor Christensen at (586) 498-1081.
tuce, snap peas and pansies. Otherwise, Kerr said to keep a watchful eye on the weather, and it is usually safe to plant around Memorial Day.
“We can plant those kinds of things in pots and have them outside, and they’ll be OK. If it’s going to get below freezing, then I would just cover those pots. You can cover them with blankets or old towels or bedsheets, and that helps hold in the heat overnight, and then you take those covers off in the morning. But I would wait till late May to plant anything like tomatoes and eggplant and peppers and cucumbers, melons, squash, beans
Lettuce can be grown around this time of year for eager gardeners who have a case of spring fever. Pictured is lettuce grown in an aluminum lasagna
— those things like to be hot,” Kerr said. Gardeners are encouraged to reach out to the MSU Extension with any questions at www.canr.msu.edu/home_gardening. The MSU Extension gardening hotline, (888) 678-3464, operates from 9 a.m. to noon on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
“It’s a free resource that Michigan State University Extension provides to everybody in Michigan. So we just want people to know that so we can fulfill our mission of serving the people of Michigan,” Kerr said. Call Staff Writer Kathryn Pentiuk at (586) 498-1070.
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“This is the rush,” Mason said. “This is when we start getting flooded with applications. We expect that to go higher.”
She said they usually have 150-160 applications and that they’re on track to have that again this year. They have returning parade participants as well as new participants. Mason also said there will be new floats in the parade this year.
“It’s going to be a little new. It’s going to be a little different. More to see,” Mason said. “Just hoping for good weather.”
City Councilman Dave Rubello, the council’s liaison on the Parade Committee, said preparations have gone smoothly.
“We got a new group of people. We’re drawing off the old parades and inventing some stuff for the future parades,” Rubello said. “It’s good to have some new ideas and faces, which I’m excited about.”
He estimated preparations are about 75% done and that they are trying to wrap up planning and preparation by May 1.
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in the decades since to the Macomb Center’s opening and using it as a venue.
“We got a lot more visibility,” Cook said. “(The Macomb Center is) really the only first-class acoustically sound facility in Macomb County, I would think. There are some other places that are fine, too, but everybody knows if they live in Macomb County or even adjoining areas what the Macomb Center is and what they present.”
The Macomb Center became a focal point for a number of events in the county, serving both traveling acts stopping by the Detroit suburbs and local acts looking to perform within the community. The Macomb Symphony Orchestra used the Macomb Center’s presence to establish itself as, in Cook’s words, the “voice of classical music in Macomb County.” The move allowed the orchestra to expand to up to as many as 70 musicians per concert and even begin paying all of its musicians as of the 1990s.
“We wanted to tackle different pieces, more challenging pieces, and we didn’t have the bodies in the student body to accommodate that,” Cook said. “Gradually we picked up more community players and those who came from a great
“I’m out there just collecting money, trying to do stuff, trying to help fund the parade. This year’s parade as well as future parades,” Rubello said. “And (it) seems like things are going along pretty smooth.”
He suggested people viewing the parade be patient, have fun, get there early, clap for the veterans coming through and wave the American flag.
A fundraiser dinner will be held from 4-8 p.m. May 1 at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Cpl. Walter F. Bruce Post 1146, located at 28404 Jefferson Avenue. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for both seniors over 50 and children 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased at the Civic Ice Arena located at 20000 Stephens Road.
Parade T-shirts are being sold at the first farmers market on May 18 and at the first social district event on May 10, as well as along the parade route. They will be $10.
The committee is still looking for volunteers along the parade route. Those interested can call or text Maria Galla, parade volunteer coordinator, at (586) 293-0100. Mason said they’re looking for around 50-60 volunteers with a few walking along the route with their designated group.
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distance — some from Ann Arbor and Windsor and what have you — we had to compensate them for their time and their gas, so it gradually grew from that.”
Cook stepped down from directing the orchestra in 2021 with Andrew Neer taking on the role. Having grown up in Sterling Heights, Neer found out about the orchestra around 2019 and has worked to make the organization more visible.
“I’m a little bit more involved in (the business and marketing side) than maybe your average music director would be,” Neer said. “I take a big hand in helping to navigate the social media presence, design the website, all those types of forward-facing community outreach types of things, in addition to going to different events in the community to try connecting with businesses and people in the area so they know we exist, and we can continue to grow and develop our support base.”
Having conducted orchestras across metro Detroit and guest conducted in Europe, Neer’s experience at the stand is without doubt. But the management of the business aspects of the orchestra has become very important since taking on the role, especially as the orchestra came out of the COVID-19 pandemic financial situation and into a continually uncertain economic situation.
“Coming out of COVID and the challenges that it
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faced, the orchestra has been struggling to bring in the same amount of money than it did (before),” Neer said. “And their expenses have expanded because of the pay changes and some of that stuff … But the board (of directors) came to make some adjustments so we can continue into the future, and we can continue to keep this alive and vibrant in the county.”
Should the orchestra navigate its financial situation, Neer believes it has a bright future. Neer would like to increase the orchestra’s involvement with Macomb County student musicians.
“To work with this organization, this group of people, the board, the legacy that Tom started, I just want it to go on in perpetuity so that we can have the continual development of our art and the curation of art right here in Macomb County,” Neer said. “My biggest hope for the organization is that we could continue to grow and continue to develop in a way that would be lasting and have an impact on the community for the good.”
The Macomb Symphony Orchestra’s 2025 schedule currently includes a concert with a “Star Wars” theme on Sunday, May 4 at the Macomb Center and a park concert as part of Shelby Township’s Summerfest on the evening of June 21. For more information visit macombsymphony.org. Call Staff Writer Dean Vaglia at (586) 498-1043.
Photo provided by John Lind Preparations are underway for the 2025 St. Clair Shores Memorial Day Parade. Organizers said the lineup is still coming together.
Arsenal of Democracy Museum is expected
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total $1,529,454. According to documents attached to the meeting’s agenda, this is $152,000 more than the lowest bidder.
“We are recommending going with the second-lowest bidder because of my personal past experiences on the Florence and Ridgeway project,” Pike said. “And we’ve also checked references for F.D.M. among many of the surrounding communities and they all have very positive experiences.”
The project on Florence Street and Ridgeway Street was a water main project.
Dino Cervi, owner of Bricco Excavating Company, LLC, said during public comment at the beginning of the meeting that he wanted to defend his company against accusations by the city regarding the project on Florence and Ridgeway. He said he asked the city for a conversation and the city refused.
“We were unaware of any concerns,” Cervi said. “I’ve also reached out to the engineer who ran the Florence and Ridgeway project, and they were also unaware of any of the accusations being made about Bricco Excavating.”
He said the council and residents have the right to spend the extra money for the project.
“But it should not be at the expense of my company’s reputation,” Cervi said. “We have been in business for 29 years and we have never had a project pulled from us when we were read the low bidder.”
Responding to what Cervi said, Councilman John Caron said he’s been asking about some type of evaluation process for projects for a long while now. He asked if there is any documentation for the Florence
and Ridgeway project. Pike said there were no evaluations and there were also very few daily reports from project inspectors.
“What we have is personal experience, and my personal experience — and it is burned into my brain because it was one of the first projects I worked on in my tenure with the city of St. Clair Shores — was we struggled heavily with residents and addressing resident complaints,” Pike said.
She went on to say the project was not kept clean and that there was a lack of notice of road closures.
“I don’t intend to disparage the contractor. We would like to work with them again, but we feel that this project, given that it is one of our most traveled corridors, it’s imperative that those issues are not repeated,” Pike said.
Councilman Chris Vitale said having some sort of evaluation process would be very helpful.
“Because then that would become part of our packet and we could read through that,” Vitale said.
He also said there were a lot of details in the summary sheet with constant resident complaints, cleanliness and other things mentioned. The one that stands out, Vitale said, was the issue mentioning a refusal from the foreman to address resident concerns.
He said due to the number of projects, it’s hard to remember what project it is and where the complaints came from. He asked if Pike remembered specific instances of conversations with the foreman and if Pike agreed that the company didn’t know about the complaints.
“I am not certain what the gentleman here knows or doesn’t know, and I don’t know if that went up the chain,” Pike said. “But I can remember very specific instances where the foreman would stay in his truck, and we
SCHOOL BRIEF
Macomb, U of M sign transfer agreement
MACOMB COUNTY — On April 15, Macomb Community College and the University of Michigan announced a new transfer agreement for a dental hygiene master’s degree.
The articulation agreement will offer an accelerated online Master of Science in Dental Hygiene program. The Accelerated Online Associate of Science to Master of Science in dental hygiene pathway provides a three-year option for transfer students who have completed or are completing an associate degree in dental hygiene and want to advance their education.
The online pathway is designed for part-time study and begins in the fall semester of 2025. To enroll, students must have an associate degree from Macomb with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better; graduated from a Commission on Dental Accreditation-accredited dental hygiene program; current local anesthesia and nitrous oxide licenses; and a current dental hygiene license to practice in the U.S.
For applicants in the program, 60 dental hygiene credits and 24 general education credits will transfer from Macomb. Students will then need to complete 54 credits at U of M. In addition to transferring to Michigan, students may concurrently take courses and access advising and other services at both institutions.
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were dealing with resident concerns.”
Pike said they do have a template of questions that the city engineer put together so they can start evaluations.
“Because we agree that as these projects start to run together, so do some of the concerns so it would be good for all of us to have this in writing,” Pike said.
Vitale said that though the bid is more expensive, they also say they expect good service to the residents.
“I’m 100% willing to pay a little bit more on this contract to get that kind of good service and even to send the message that we expect that good service,” Vitale said.
Rubello said that to him, $152,000 is a lot of money. He mentioned that there will probably be problems as well.
“I’m going to be a no vote on awarding this to F.D.M. because I think some of the things that you’re talking about right now, and I understand about customer service, I get all that, but I think some of this right now can be solved with a simple sit down with Dino,” Rubello said.
St. Clair Shores City Manager Dustin Lent said there were seven bidders on this project and prices were competitive.
Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 498-1103.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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APRIL 26
‘Brew crime’ story: Presentation about century-old keg found in Detroit River in 2020 and city’s ties to Prohibition era, for ages 16 and older, 2 p.m., St. Clair Shores Public Library, 22500 11 Mile Road, registration required, (586) 771-9020, scslibrary.org
APRIL 27
Pasta dinner fundraiser: Supports St. Margaret of Scotland’s Boy Scout Troop 1407, all-you-can-eat event includes traditional red sauce and pasta, salad bar, bread and dessert, also raffle baskets and 50-50, noon-5 p.m., 21201 E. 13 Mile Road in St. Clair Shores, facebook.com/groups/bsatroop1407
MAY 3
Trivia Afternoon: Free event for ages 18 and older, 2 p.m., St. Clair Shores Public Library, 22500 11 Mile Road, register as individual (to be matched with others) or in teams of four, (586) 771-9020, scslibrary. org
Derek Dexter Memorial 5K: Run/walk at 8 a.m., Lake St. Clair Metropark, 31300 Metropolitan Parkway in Harrison Township, proceeds benefit students who ran cross country and/or track in high school and are entering college for engineering, derekdexter5k.com
MAY 4
‘Let’s Go to the Movies’concert: Performance by St.
Clair Shores Community Chorus, 3 p.m., Lake Shore High School, 22980 13 Mile Road, scscommunity chorus.org
MAY 5, 8 & 10
‘Hairspray’ auditions: Presented by RWB Theatre Company, open casting for ages 8 and older, 6:30-9 p.m. May 5 and 8, and 10 a.m.-noon May 10, callbacks at 1 p.m. May 10, Anita’s Elite Dance Studio, 37360 Van Dyke Ave. in Sterling Heights, visit onthestage.tickets/rwb-theatre-company-llc for rehearsal and performance dates
MAY 8
Grosse Pointe War Memorial Veterans Club dinner: 6 p.m. with food served at 7 p.m. and social time until 9 p.m., Waves Restaurant, 24223 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, (313) 881-4125
MAY 10
Joe Manfreda Dream Dash: 5K run/walk at 10 a.m. and 1-mile run at 10:05 a.m., money helps fund scholarships, Roseville High School, 17855 Common Road, runsignup.com
MAY 18
Comic and toy show: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (early bird at 9 a.m.), VFW Bruce Post #1146, 28404 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, also held June 8, Aug. 3, Sept. 21
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.
and Oct. 5, keywellcollectables.com, facebook.com/ dawnofthecollectors
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, scscommunitychorus.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., lakesidepaletteclub. org, also see club’s works in exhibit at Grosse Pointe Artists Association gallery inside The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms, on display 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays and 8 a.m.-8 p.m. MondaysSaturdays until May 2, grossepointeartcenter.org
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
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, scslibrary.org
Activities for seniors: Crafting, movies, knitting and crocheting, dominoes, euchre, pickleball and more, St. Clair Shores Senior Center for Active Adults, 20100 Stephens Road, (586) 445-0996
Overeaters Anonymous meetings: 10 a.m. Saturdays, St. Margaret of Scotland, 21201 E. 13 Mile Road in St. Clair Shores, (586) 293-0814
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
2025 Farmers Market: Sunday markets from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. May 18, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. June 22, July 27, Aug. 24 and Sept. 21, and noon-6 p.m. Oct. 12, Nine Mile and Mack in St. Clair Shores, also Thursday markets from 5-9 p.m. June 12, July 10 and Aug. 14, Blossom Heath Park, south of 10 Mile Road on Jefferson Avenue in St. Clair Shores, see themes and special events at scsmi.net/877/farmers-market
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“Got about eight to nine eggs a day. Eliminated every bit of food waste I have, and I have six young children, so there’s a lot of food waste,” Erich said.
He said owning chickens was a joy and that it went very well.
St. Clair Shores resident Alex Gobar said he grew up in a country area in Ohio where a lot of people had chickens. He said the only issues they had there were predators and that there aren’t as many in the city. He claimed that if every household in the United States had three chickens, it would eliminate the egg industry in the country.
“If you just allowed three chickens and all that it would help sustain a household even if the eggs do drop down to a $1.99 a carton again,” Gobar said.
He also said chicken care is something that can be passed down to children.
“So they actually learn where food is coming from instead of just going to the market and just picking up whatever’s there, so they actually can see it,” Gobar said.
Councilman Chris Vitale said during his council comments that he’s open to “reasonable accommodation.”
“I’m not committing to anything until I see language and guardrails and things like that,” Vitale said.
He went on to say chickens are usually used to teach children about animal husbandry and called it useful for that situation.
Councilman and Mayor Pro Tem Dave Rubello said during his comments that he’s open to hear what the residents say.
“Like Mr. Vitale said, no promises, but I think it’s worth talking about,” Rubello said.
Mayor Kip Walby said at the end of public comment that he hears the public.
“We are going to do more research here,” Walby said.
He explained the next step would be a study session.
“We do understand it,” Walby said.
He also said that this is not a done deal but that they would like to get more information about the situation.
Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 498-1103.
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Oakland Elementary student wins ‘Why Compost’ poster and essay contest
ROYAL OAK — Jose F. Aguado, a student at Oakland Elementary School, has been chosen as the winner of the district’s “Why Compost” Poster and Essay Contest.
Aguado created an entry called “Soil Doesn’t Spoil,” which detailed the purpose and benefits of composting. His work was chosen for the clear message and strong visual presentation.
Aguado will receive a composting bucket from the city of Royal Oak for winning, and will be honored April 25 with a tree planted in his name for Earth Day.
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The winning poster will be displayed at Oakland Elementary, and Aguado will be recognized at the Royal Oak Schools Board of Education meeting May 10.
FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS HIGHLIGHTS STUDENT ARTWORK
WARREN — Warren Consolidated Schools is hosting its annual Festival of the Arts now through May 16 at the Warren Community Center, 5460 Arden Ave.
The show is open to the public and features approximately 400 pieces of artwork created by students in early childhood through 12th grade. District officials will host a special awards ceremony May 8 at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. for elementary students and at 7:30 p.m. for secondary students.
Spectrum Orchestra wraps up season with special performance BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Spectrum Orchestra will close the season at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 2, with a concert at Bloomfield Hills High School, located at 4200 Andover Road in Bloomfield Township. Jeremy Crosmer of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra will perform Antonín Dvořák’s famous Cello Concerto in B minor.
“We’re absolutely thrilled to be welcoming Jeremy back as a soloist for the fourth time — that’s how popular he’s been,” said Eszter Horváth, Spectrum Orchestra’s music director, in a press release.
“He’s a fantastic cellist and performer. The Dvořák concerto is nothing short of a masterpiece, and this is a wonderful opportunity to hear it played so beautifully by Jeremy.”
Tickets, available for purchase online or at the door, are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors 65-plus and free for those under the age of 18. For more information, visit spectrumorchestra.org.
Mayor compliments Hyatt Place in Utica remodel UTICA — Mayor Gus Calandrino said he’d like to thank the management team at the Hyatt Place in Utica for the nearly $2 million renovations they made. Calandrino called the transformation “incredible”
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Assault reported on Greater Mack ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 2:29 p.m. on April 8, an assault report was made in the 22000 block of Greater Mack Avenue.
An officer met in a parking lot and saw the victim, a 26-year-old woman, on the ground complaining of leg pain and her sister, a 30-year-old woman, was there as well. The victim was taken to the hospital where the officer met her. She stated that she, her sister and their coworker, a 35-year-old man, were working at a house when her sister and the man got into an argument. The man allegedly bumped into the sister intentionally starting the argument and proceeded to throw a cleaning brush at her. The victim tried to intervene, but the man threw her and her sister to the ground and ran out of the house and into the vehicle there. The victim stated the man was in the driver’s seat about to leave when she jumped in as well and grabbed onto the wheel. The man allegedly drove with her holding onto the wheel, stopping in a parking lot on Greater Mack, and that he shoved her out and proceeded to run over her foot. When she cried in pain, the man said he didn’t care and drove off. The man was later located and taken into custody.
Theft reported on Little Mack
ST. CLAIR SHORES — On March 26, a report of theft was made at a business in the 25000 block of Little Mack Avenue.
After receiving a call about the theft, officers attempted to locate the suspect, but they were unsuccessful. They met with the shift manager, who stated the suspect pulled out his own bag and started putting things in it. He went to the bathroom with a cart he brought in.
The employees tried to get in the bathroom, but he had jammed it shut with the cart. The man exited and the shift manager stated they aren’t allowed to try to stop theft. She called the store manager about the footage and the value of the items. The store manager stated she’d get the information and send it to officers.
Vehicle found flipped upside-down
EASTPOINTE — According to a police report, at around 3:30 a.m. April 5, officers with the Eastpointe Police Department were dispatched to the 17000 block of Lincoln Avenue to investigate a hit-and-run complaint.
Upon their arrival, they reportedly observed a silver Chevrolet Equinox upside-down on Lincoln Avenue and deduced it had struck a parked GMC Terrain.
The driver of the Equinox had fled the scene on foot, police said. The crash was not witnessed, and
to police.
The suspect’s vehicle was impounded for further investigation.
Police say they uncovered sex acts at massage parlor
EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe Police Department announced April 10 that it had received complaints from customers of “JC Massage Parlor” on Kelly Road, where workers were allegedly offering sexual favors to them during or after massages.
The Eastpointe Police Department’s Detective Bureau and Eastpointe Special Investigations Unit conducted an investigation and reportedly found that customers were being provided sexual acts for an extra fee.
Two workers were arrested after a search warrant was conducted, police said. In a statement April 10, Eastpointe Police Lt. Alexander Holish said that the department wishes to thank the U.S. Border Patrol for assisting the department in its investigation.
Stolen goods
HARRISON TOWNSHIP — On March 30 at around 10 a.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to an apartment in the 27000 block of Coleridge Avenue to speak with a 35-year-old Harrison Township man about stolen goods.
The man parked his Dodge SUV in an overflow parking lot of the complex the night before, later taking his work vehicle down to Detroit. Upon returning in the morning, he discovered the rear driver-side window was broken and $5,450 of luxury goods were stolen.
Slashed tire
HARRISON TOWNSHIP — On March 26 at around
6 a.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the 43000 block of West Morgan Court for a property damage report.
Deputies spoke with a 40-year-old Harrison Township man who found a flat tire on his Chevrolet sedan that, upon further inspection, appeared to be a slash.
The man told deputies he believed his neighbor — his ex-girlfriend — or her son may be responsible. Deputies spoke with her and she denied any involvement.
Lost dog
MOUNT CLEMENS — On March 29 at around
10:30 p.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the 70 block of Grove Park Avenue by a Macomb Township resident for an animal complaint.
dog without a collar was sitting next to her car. Unsure if it was violent, deputies and animal control came to the scene and took the dog to the Mount Clemens Department of Public Services building. No microchips were found in a search of the dog and a lost dog log was sent to dispatch.
Potential vandalism
MOUNT CLEMENS — On March 27 at around 11:30 a.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the 270 block of Cass Avenue to speak with a resident about damage to his car.
At around 1 a.m. the man was informed by a neighbor about a loud crash coming from the man’s home, which turned out to be the rear window of his Ford EcoSport being shattered. The man also found part of a brick on the ground.
The man told deputies that he believed his “estranged” wife was a potential suspect, though she denied any involvement when the man called her after discovering the damage.
Police arrest driver at Taco Bell
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township police officers were dispatched to the drive-thru lane of Taco Bell, 47154 Van Dyke Ave., for an intoxicated man in the lane at 11:50 p.m. March 28. Upon officers making contact with the driver, they smelled an odor of intoxicants on the driver’s breath. After a field sobriety test and a preliminary breath test, the driver was arrested for operating while intoxicated, according to the police report. The man was booked and lodged at the Shelby Township Police Department. According to the report, the driver had three prior OWI arrests.
Man found with pills
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A Shelby Township police officer observed a vehicle with the driver and passenger not wearing seatbelts at 11:47 p.m. March 28. The officer conducted a traffic stop and met with the two men. The officer advised the passenger to step from the vehicle. Upon searching the subject, the officer reportedly found prescription pills that did not belong to the subject in his pocket. The subject was placed under arrest and the rest of his belongings were searched. More prescription pills were located, police said. The man was booked and lodged at the Shelby Township Police Department for possession of analogues. The case was forwarded to the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office to be reviewed for charges.
Teens arrested for larceny GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Two 15-year-olds from Detroit were arrested after the victim told police he
in the 19000 block of Raymond Street at around 2:40 p.m. April 1. The victim told police he saw one of the teens walking away from his vehicle and the other still standing near it, and when he confronted them, the teens ran away. Police said the center console of the victim’s vehicle was rummaged through and left open. Officers gave chase on foot and caught up with both suspects, taking them into custody.
Victim robbed of thousands in identity theft
GROSSE POINTE SHORES — A 36-year-old Grosse Pointe Shores man filed a report with police April 2 after discovering that an unknown suspect hacked into the victim’s PayPal account in May 2021 and spent an estimated $5,000 of the victim’s money. The victim told police he didn’t know about the theft until recently, when it impacted his checking account.
Stolen AirPods recovered
GROSSE POINTE CITY — The victim of a Harper Woods car theft March 30 was able to track his Apple AirPods — which had been in the vehicle — to a bar in The Village, where they were found to be in the possession of a 23-year-old Grosse Pointe Woods man April 1. Police said the AirPods were returned to the victim. The suspect could be facing possession of stolen property charges, police said.
Five arrested for larceny GROSSE POINTE FARMS/CITY — A Grosse Pointe City sergeant spotted a white sedan in the