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Council receives library update
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
At its meeting March 17, the St. Clair Shores City Council received a progress update on the library. It is scheduled to go through extensive renovations in September, closing it temporarily from the public.
According to items attached to the meeting’s agenda, the full project would cost an estimated $2,676,900, with around $1.5 million coming from a Department of Housing and Urban Development grant and around $191,844 coming from private donations for a genealogy room and circulation desk improvements.
IT’S
TIME TO REEL IN SUMMER
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
MACOMB COUNTY — As the temperatures rise, local fishing stores prepare for the new season by stocking up and hoping for good weather.
Julie Beltowski, owner of Lakeside Fishing Shop in St. Clair Shores, said she’s been preparing all year for different seasons.
“We close out all the winter stuff and we start getting into all our spring stuff, and they prepare for the walleye and the perch fishing,” Beltowski said.
She said they are ready for the summer season.
“That’s our favorite, is the summertime,” Beltowski said.
She’s worked at Lakeside for 38 years. The shop has been in operation since 1968. They carry rods, reels and more.
Beltowski said summer is their busiest season with anglers fishing for walleye in local rivers and Lake St. Clair.
“And then we have a huge industry for bass,” Beltowski said.
She said that pretty much every weekend in the summer they had a bass tournament somewhere. While there is no specific day fishing season
See FISHING on page 16A
Photo by Alyssa Ochss
The St. Clair Shores City Council recently received an update about the library renovations and its expected costs.
See LIBRARY on page 19A
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
Julie Beltowski, owner of Lakeside Fishing Shop in St. Clair Shores, stands in front of one of the stocked displays in her store.
M3 students graduate with certificates
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer attends ceremony for program’s first group
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
WARREN — With plans for the U.S. Navy to expand its fleet of submarines to further support national security, the Navy has called on Macomb Community College to help achieve that goal.
The Navy recently invested $15.4 million into the college’s Michigan Technical Education
Whitmer congratulates student Carlando Greene on his certification. Behind him is Macomb Community College President James O. Sawyer IV.
Macomb retains
current tuition rates, increases student fees
South Campus may get liquor license
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
MACOMB COUNTY — For the first time in several years, Macomb Community College students will not see an increase in their tuition for the next academic year. However, they will have to pay more for student fees.
At its regular monthly meeting March 19, the Macomb Community College Board of Trustees authorized maintaining the previous year’s tuition rates for the upcoming academic year, which is the Fall 2025 through Spring/Summer 2026 school year.
The vote was 5-2, which also included increasing the college’s student service and information technology/facility fees. The college’s third student fee, registration, will remain unchanged.
Board members Roseanne DiMaria, Joan Flynn, Katherine Lorenzo, Shelley Vitale and Vincent Viviano voted in favor of the measure while Frank Cusumano and Kristi Dean voted against it. In a prepared statement, Macomb Community College President James O. Sawyer IV commented on the changes.
“Macomb Community College is a critical bridge to the skills and credentials necessary for good jobs with wages that sus-
Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
The group of graduates pose for photos with Macomb President James O. Sawyer IV, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel, and U.S. Navy representative Miranda Shurer.
EXPERTS ADDRESS ADVERSE EFFECTS OF RAT POISON
METRO DETROIT — Rat poison, while effective at getting rid of a rodent problem, can have adverse effects on creatures that aren’t meant to get their claws on it.
Laura Mikulski, a Ferndale city councilwoman and a member of the Ferndale Rat Patrol, said rat poison has a massive impact on wildlife because anticoagulant rat poison “bioaccumulates up the food chain.”
“When we’re using it, if the rat takes it and starts accumulating it in its body, oftentimes the rat doesn’t die immediately,” Mikulski said. “But even if it does, if anything eats it, it moves up the food chain into that next animal and bioaccumulates in them.”
R. Scott Larsen, a Michigan Department of Natural Resources state wildlife veterinarian, said there are several types of rat poison that can cause death, including poisons that affect the nervous system, ones that release phosphate gases and more. All of these could be used in the household.
POISON
Photos provided by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Rat poison can have a negative effect on wildlife, from squirrels to raptors.
Sheetz to replace Sacred Heart, Apple Annie’s
BY NICK POWERS npowers@candgnews.com
ROSEVILLE — A new gas station and convenience store is set to come to Roseville, replacing a long-vacant piece of the city’s history.
Sheetz will be located on Gratiot Avenue between Martin and Utica roads, replacing the Catholic Community of Sacred Heart church and Apple Annie’s Kitchen & Bakery.
Nick Ruffner, public affairs manager
WHY ALL THE HOUSEHOLD DUST?
I’m Keith Meadows, owner and operator of Power Vac Air Duct Cleaning. For years I’ve been improving our communities health one family at a time. By now we’ve all heard the statistics: 50% of all illness is a direct relation to dirty indoor air and that it’s 90 times more polluted than outdoor air. Yet, 90% of the calls that I receive everyday are from people complaining about dust, they tell me they dust the TV on Friday but by Sunday they are pushing the dust out of the way again so they can watch America’s Got Talent and none of them know exactly where it’s coming from. Well I’m here to tell you that it’s not because you’re a bad housekeeper. I tell people that by simply having their air ducts cleaned will drastically reduce household dust. The reason is your cold air returns. Cold air returns suck in dirty air and over time it builds up until you have the same type of debris that you would find in your vacuum bag. Cold air returns are also the reason new homeowners are experiencing dust. While your drywall was being sanded, your air returns sucked all of the dust through the system. To prove it, go down to your basement and look for the thin sheets of tin nailed between your floor joists, these are your cold air return lines. Now give them a good pounding, you’ll see pufs
of dust seeping from the edges. That my friends is the reason you have uncontrollable Dust issues. This debris can not be removed without a professional.
Which brings me to my next point- choosing an air duct cleaning company. We have the equipment that is powerful enough to get the job done right, a Power Vac truck. Its the most powerful equipment in the industry.
The truck motor actually powers the equipment and its able to generate 16,000 cfms (cubic feet of air per minute) of vacuum. Most competitors opt for the cheaper, portable equipment attached inside of a van that’s only capable of moving 4,000 cfms. To put things into perspective your furnace moves 2,000 cfms. So basically what’s coming out of your register. The power vac trucks we invest in ofer quadruple the amount of vacuum than most other companies.
Power Vac is family owned and our crews are trained to arrive on time, work with a smile and respect people and their belongings. Call today at 248-656-0600 and receive $100 of for the next week.
Visit our website CALLPOWERVAC.COM where you can watch a short video on the cleaning process and what to watch out for while price shopping.
Photo by Nick Powers
The Catholic Community of Sacred Heart church has roots in Roseville stretching back to 1861. The church has been vacant since 2017.
April and Keith Meadows help keep indoor air clean with their local business, Power Vac.
Cross-country travels recognize Boy Scout milestone anniversary
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — When the Boy Scouts of America celebrated its 100-year anniversary in 2010, a group of scout leaders from southeast Michigan found a way to commemorate the milestone.
Over a year’s time, the volunteers traveled the U.S. in a 32-foot recreational vehicle donated by All American Homes/Coachmen. During their journey, the scouters — adult leaders in the organization — visited Boy Scouts councils in each state to which they ventured.
The Boy Scouts of America website, scouting.org, states there are 248 councils. The group traveling the country consisted of 16 teams with four to six members in each team. They took turns on the route, which they called “A Century of Values.” It was quite the adventure.
“The volunteers are still talking about it 15 years later,” said Frank Mallon, a traveler and trip adviser.
Because the organization began Feb. 8, 1910, the scouters traveled from Feb. 8, 2009, through Feb. 8, 2010, promoting the history and accomplishments of the Boy
Scouts of America. The first group of travelers kicked off the trek from Mallon’s hometown of Laingsburg, Michigan.
“Because it was winter, we headed south towards Texas,” said Mallon, who said it took five days to get there. “It was an amazing trip.”
Mallon, of Novi, said each group spent anywhere from two to five weeks on the road
During the “A Century of Values” journey to commemorate 100 years of the Boy Scouts of America in 2010, one of the stops was the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C.
Photo provided by Frank Mallon
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NEWS & NOTES
Compiled by Alyssa Ochss
SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT
METRO DETROIT — Get ready to crank the volume on your turntables: Record Store Day 2025 is coming up April 12.
Record Store Day, held internationally, was launched in 2007 and gives employees and customers their own day to gather and celebrate the culture of the indie record store.
It is also a time when artists release new music or re-release albums and CDs that previously weren’t available or might have been out of print. Some bands releasing material are still active on the music scene, while others have disbanded but still release music on Record Store Day. This year’s Record Store Day ambassador is multiple platinum recording artist Post Malone. According to the website recordstoreday.com, the following stores in the C & G Newspapers coverage area will participate in Record Store Day 2025. A list of new releases also can be found on the website. Please note that locations are subject to change.
ESTHER TOCCO CELEBRATES 100TH
BIRTHDAY
Esther Tocco, a longtime St. Clair Shores resident, turned 100 on Feb. 3.
She was recently given a proclamation by the city of St. Clair Shores before assembled family members, the St. Clair Shores City Council and city staff.
Tocco was featured in a story about her life published in the Sentinel of Feb. 2. You’ll find the story at candgnews.com.
• Village Vinyl (shown), 34230 Van Dyke Ave., Sterling Heights.
• Dearborn Music-Farmington, 33025 Grand River Ave., Farmington.
• Flipside Records, 3099 Coolidge Hwy., Berkley.
• Melodies & Memories, 23013 Gratiot Ave., Eastpointe.
• Found Sound, 234 W. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale.
• Ripe Records Detroit, 15212 Charlevoix St., Grosse Pointe Park.
• Weirdsville Records, 61 Macomb Place, Mount Clemens.
• Blast in the Past, 28071 Gratiot Ave., Roseville.
• Solo Records, 30148 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak.
• The Detroit Record Club, 28834 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak.
• UHF Music, 512 S. Washington Ave., Royal Oak.
• Media Reload, 13285 Hall Road, Utica.
FISH KILLS EXPECTED DURING THAW
LANSING — If you see fish floating this spring, do not be too alarmed.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources wants Michiganders to know that fish kills — fish that died under ice in the winter — are expected to emerge as ice melts throughout the spring. Other animals affected by this include turtles, frogs, toads and crayfish.
“Winterkill is the most common type of fish kill,” said Aaron Switzer, DNR Fish Production Program manager. “It can be particularly common in shallow lakes, ponds, streams and canals during seasonal changes. It’s a natural phenomenon, and these kills are localized. They typically do not affect the overall health of fish populations or fishing quality.”
Shallow lakes with a large amount of aquatic vegetation and soft bottoms are more prone to winterkill, particularly when a deep snowpack reduces sunlight for the plants. Canals in urban areas also are quite susceptible, due to the large amounts of nutrient runoff and pollution from roads, lawns and septic systems that flow into these areas, especially after large storm events.
TRIVIA NIGHT
The St. Clair Shores Public Library is hosting another Trivia Night starting at 6:30 p.m. on April 7.
“Teams of four will test their knowledge of an eclectic combination of subjects to see who will be named the grand champions,” a press release stated.
Registration is required and can be done in person at the library at 22500 11 Mile Road or over the phone by calling (586) 771-9020.
Patrons 18 and older can register as a group or an individual. Additional contestants will be placed on teams with less than four people.
SHORES SAILOR SERVES BY SERVICING SHIPS
GREAT LAKES, ILL. — Chief Electrician’s Mate Julian Miller, of St. Clair Shores, was recently photographed by the U.S. Navy’s community outreach team testing at the Surface Warfare Engineering Schools Command Great Lakes advanced maintenance course for surface ships.
According to the Navy, Miller and his cadre are “tasked with operating, maintaining and repairing the electrical systems and equipment” aboard U.S. Navy vessels.
Thank you for your service!
ST. CLAIR SHORES FIREFIGHTERS TO HOST EASTER EGG HUNT
The St. Clair Shores Firefighters Local 1744, in collaboration with St. Clair Shores Parks and Recreation, will host the annual Easter Egg Hunt at noon on April 19.
The hunt begins promptly at noon and participants are encouraged to be on time. Participants should bring an Easter basket with them and a press release reminds parents and guardians to bring their camera.
The event takes place at Blossom Heath Park located at 24800 Jefferson Avenue.
FILING DEADLINE FAST APPROACHING
The filing deadline for candidates running for St. Clair Shores City Council is at 4 p.m. on April 22.
Three city council seats are up for election this year. According to the city’s website, candidates must provide an affidavit of identity, receipt of filing, statement of candidacy and nonpartisan nominating petitions with at least 50 signatures and no more than 100 signatures.
“A primary election is held only if the number of candidates who file is more than twice the number of available seats,” the website stated.
For more information, go to scsmi.net.
Photo by Evan Mueller
File photo by Patricia O’Blenes
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
CRIME WATCH
Burglary reported on Nine Mile Road
At 3:30 p.m. March 17, a report was made of a burglary that occurred March 13 in the 22000 block of Nine Mile Road.
The officer spoke to the victims, a 53-year-old woman and a 58-year-old man. The woman said she left the apartment to take out the trash, leaving the door ajar. On the way back, she found an item wrapped in athletic tape just outside the apartment door, which she picked up and took inside with her. When the man returned later that day, he saw that the item contained a diamond of his, leading him to panic. He asked the woman why it was out, and she said she found it by the door but did not know what it was. The man checked his safe and found that all of the jewelry secured in there was gone.
No other items were missing, and the house was not in disarray. The man told officers the safe was locked but that he became careless and left one of the spare keys in the lock.
Suspect flees traffic stop
At 3:12 a.m. March 27, a driver reportedly eluded police after an attempted traffic stop near Little Mack Avenue and 10 Mile Road.
Poison
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Two officers were stationary when they saw a white vehicle drive south through the light and accelerate rapidly. They slowed when they saw the officers. Another white vehicle approached the red light and slowed before speeding through. The officers activated overhead lights and sirens to chase after the vehicle that was going at speeds in excess of 75 mph.
Once onto Harper Avenue, the officers saw taillights through Harper and Shady Lane Avenue. The vehicle was parked with the door ajar and no passenger or driver to be found. Officers canvassed the area, with no results.
Retail fraud reported at store on Harper Avenue
At 6:19 p.m. March 24, a case of retail fraud was reported in the 31000 block of Harper Avenue.
The caller, an 18-year-old woman, stated a regular customer had stolen a tall beer from the cooler. He was seen walking down the cooler aisle, grabbing two beers and placing one inside his jacket. He paid for multiple items, but did not pay for the beer in his jacket.
The suspect was seen leaving the scene in a gray vehicle. The woman stated he has stolen two Miller Lite cans on two separate occasions before.
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Larsen said they see problems when predators eat rats poisoned with anticoagulants.
“We also see problems with animals that are not the target, so things like squirrels and chipmunks that will get into a rodent bait and then they will have the same problems that the rodent will have in terms of those clotting problems,” Larsen said.
Wildlife such as raptors have a very quick death from poison, while coyotes and foxes can exhibit symptoms due to the stress on their immune system. Mikulski said second generation anticoagulants can last in an animal’s liver for up to eight months. Some symptoms can include lethargy, bruising and blood pooling. Also included is mange, which Mikulski said can be a major red flag.
“When they have that much anticoagulant in their body, at a critical stage you can see nose bleeds, you can see bleeding from the rectum,” Mikulski said. “There’s a lot that goes wrong very quickly.”
She also said a small amount of the dye found in rodenticides can be seen in the animal’s poop.
Larsen said they don’t see many cases of rat-poisoned animals.
“The analysis for those poisons is pretty expensive, so we only look at cases where we have a high suspicion,” Larsen said.
They do see it a lot in squirrels and foxes.
“We are only seeing it in the select cases that get to us,” Larsen said. “We’re not doing any broad studies looking to the exposure in our wild population.”
He said animals that die without being found or turned in to the DNR could have exposures that the DNR doesn’t know about.
The danger for humans isn’t necessarily ingestion and bioaccumulation because humans
POISON on page 19A
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
COMMUNITY BRIEF
Pier fees to start this season
Starting this season, nonresidents will have to pay a fee to access the Blossom Heath Activity Pier.
The following fees were set to start on April 1:
• Residents with a park pass get in free and are allowed to park beyond the entry gate.
• Nonresidents have a $5 daily entry fee per person, with children 3 and under admitted at no charge. They must park before the entry gate and walk.
• An annual pass for nonresidents is $100 per person, which allows one year of access to the pier from time of purchase. They must park before the entry gate and walk.
• These fees will not affect special events.
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• Residents without a park pass get in free but must show proof of residence with a driver’s license to gain entrance to the pier. They must park before the entry gate and walk.
then convinced her son to complete the program with her.
that build Navy ships and submarines.
Center, located at Martin Road and Van Dyke Avenue, for a state-of-the-art training center to offer an accelerated Michigan Maritime Manufacturing (M3) training program.
Last November, the school welcomed its first group of students into the intense, 17-week course; some studied welding, while others were in the computer numerical control machining program. The classes met for eight hours a day, five days a week. The accelerated program addresses the urgent need for skilled labor in the defense sector as workers are needed to manufacture the parts
A total of 21 students — ranging in age from their 20s through their 50s — graduated from the program during a ceremony held March 20 at the Student Community Center on South Campus, in Warren. Macomb President James O. Sawyer IV, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel, and U.S. Navy representative Miranda Shurer all provided remarks to the graduates, and the family members, friends and staff in attendance. Donald Hutchison, dean of engineering and advanced technology at Macomb, was the emcee.
“This really is an exceptional group of Michiganders, these 21. You came into this
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In Memory of
Frances Rubello
Frances Rubello, age 93, passed away on March 13, 2025. She was born on February 3, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan to her late parents Joseph and Fulemena Leone. Frances was preceded in death by her husband Joseph S. Rubello. She is survived by her loving children: Geraldine (Ted) Gillespie, Florence (John) Misuraca, David (Greta) Rubello; loving grandchildren: Nicholas (Rosie) Rubello, Adriano (Pamela) Rubello, Sasha Rubello; and siblings: Vincent “Jimmy” (Terry) Leone, Joseph JoAnn) Leone, the late Russell (Frances) Leone, and the late Benedict (Deanna) Leone.
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel, center, takes a moment with Dvantrae Mannie, left, and his mother, O’Deasia Williams, who both graduated from the Michigan Maritime Manufacturing program. Williams entered the program after changing careers from semi-truck driving. She
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at a time, and about 140 scouters made the trip overall. Teams No. 2 and No. 3, for instance, traveled toward Florida and northward toward the East Coast. When it was Team No. 10’s turn, the group drove to Washington state and parts of the Northwest.
Along the way, the scouters participated in local parades, council camporees and other events. The final stop was on Feb. 8, 2010, in Irving, Texas, to celebrate the organization’s 100-year anniversary at the National Scouting Museum.
“There were four bunks and it could sleep up to seven people. We got up at 6 a.m. and didn’t go to bed until midnight,” Mallon said. “Our plan was to visit two councils per day. There are a lot more councils in the East.”
Sometimes the group would sleep in the parking lot of a council’s building.
“We could use the office for whatever we needed,” Mallon said.
When the southeast Michigan convoy met up with the other councils, sometimes there would be 10 people in town waiting for them or sometimes 100 “when we pulled in,” Mallon said. In recognition of the anniversary, many times the group was interviewed on local television and radio stations.
The southeast Michigan members presented each council with a centennial mural to display, made by Eagle Scout Bill Morrison, an artist who is best known for his work involving “The Simpsons” and “Futurama” television shows. The 24-inch by 36-inch historic artwork features a number of photos that depict the Boy Scouts history. There are photos of famous Scouts, the first National Jamboree in Washington, D.C., in 1937, the 50th anniversary commemorative stamp, different merit badges and more. Morrison also decorated the RV’s exterior.
The caravan visited or camped at 71 Boy Scouts camps, and at 74 KOA campgrounds. While the goal was to visit councils across the country, the group also found time to sightsee. The itinerary included the International UFO Museum in Roswell, New Mexico; the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas; Niagara Falls; Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri; Yosemite Na-
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SPOTLIGHT ON HOMES
JUMP-START YOUR GARDEN BY STARTING SEEDS INDOORS
BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com
The weather in Michigan remains brisk, but the spring tides soon will bring about sunnier days in the Mitten State.
As the sunnier weather hits, people will be able to begin more outdoor activities, including growing and maintaining vegetables and flowers. But to get started now inside their own home, gardeners often get involved in seed starting.
When it comes to getting ready with seed starting, Rachel Zorn, a sales associate with Piechnik’s Greenhouse & Garden Gate, said the prospective planter needs to think about their own likes and interests with growing and whether they lean more into vegetables or flowers.
See SEEDS on page 17A
ABOVE: A basic list of starting supplies includes the seeds themselves, seed starting mix, cell packs or small containers and pots, and a light, as you need more than sunlight from a window, according to Lindsey Kerr, a consumer horticulture educator with Michigan State University Extension’s Wayne County Office. RIGHT: Kerr advised that people should buy labels, too, to help distinguish the different seeds.
Soulliere Landscaping & Garden Center: Helping Your Ideas Grow
When locals think of Soulliere Landscaping & Garden Center, beautiful outdoor spaces come to mind. And yet, many customers would be surprised by the garden center’s full range of products. “Many people aren’t aware that we offer an extensive selection of quality patio furniture,” said Kim Soulliere, vice president of the company.
Soulliere Landscaping began as a familyowned business when Kim’s grandfather and great-uncle founded the company back in 1952. Her father took the helm in the 1970s, and today, Kim continues the family legacy alongside her siblings Michelle, the company president, and Ronald, who also serves as vice president. Their dedicated team also includes foremen who’ve been with the company for 35 years.
One standout feature is their digital photo design service. “Customers can bring us a photo, and our landscape architects use it to create a realistic digital rendering,” Kim said. “It helps people see exactly how their yard could look.”
Open year-round, the garden center constantly updates its inventory to match each season and offers an extensive selection of nursery stock sourced from across the United States and Canada. Kim pointed out, “We stock unique plants you might not find at other local nurseries.”
For homeowners eager to tackle their own projects, Soulliere Landscaping offers everything necessary to get started. “We’re proud to be very diversified,” Kim explained. “We sell bulk materials like brick pavers, boulders, patio blocks and bagged garden products, and we offer delivery as well as professional sod
Providing quality work and merchandise for fair prices remains central to the company’s mission. “Our deep knowledge and experience really sets us apart,” Kim added. “We genuinely love what we do, and our friendly, knowledgeable staff make all the difference.”
Soulliere Landscaping Garden Center is located at 23919 Little Mack Ave. (between 9 and 10 Mile on the West Side) in Saint Clair Shores. For more information, call (586) 7762811 or visit soullieregardens.com.
Photos by Brian Louwers
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tional Park; the Atlantic and Pacific oceans; Snake River Canyon in Idaho; and many more landmarks.
There was a lot of work involved with the trip, but the volunteers also found time to visit with relatives while out of state.
“We often stayed at their homes,” Mallon said.
Dave Busse, of Troop No. 1478 out of St. Anne Catholic School in Warren, was among the team leaders who made the “A Century of Values” trip. For two weeks, he traveled to San Jose, California; Los Angeles and Las Vegas with his wife, Kathy; Chuck Prohaska; and Mark and Michelle Hodges.
This story is part of C & G’s Behind the Wheel feature series. Do you own a vehicle with an interesting history? Contact Staff Writer Maria Allard at allard@candgnews.com or at (586) 498-1045, and you could be featured in an upcoming edition. For more stories, visit candgnews.com/news/auto.
“It was fun but there were some challenges,” said Busse, of Warren. “It was a great treat for us. The Scouting values were always there.”
One thing he learned when meeting the different councils was that “we all have the same challenges recruiting young people and finding ways to raise money for the program.”
When the entire group reached the end of the excursion, the motor home had traveled 49,000 miles. According to a book Mallon wrote on the experience, he said that there were an additional 8,000 miles logged known as “victory laps” around the state of Michigan.
Currently, the motor home is in need of repairs. A GoFundMe page has been established to raise the $25,000 needed for the updates. Mallon would like to fix up the vehicle so that Scouting groups can rent it out for parades, campouts or other activities during June, July and August. A two-week notice would be required. A staff member will provide a designated driver for all events.
To make a donation, visit gofundme.com/f/back-on-the-road-again-2025. For more information on “A Century of Values,” contact Mallon at (248) 348-5189 or foxtrot@mi.rr.com.
by Patricia O’Blenes
It is currently walleye season, and Lakeside Fishing Shop is stocked with everything needed for fishermen.
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starts this summer, Beltowski said it all has to do with the weather. She said the store is completely full and that they’re ready to “rock and roll.”
John Bacarella, owner of Sportsmen’s Direct in Harrison Township, said their seasons start with supply orders made six to nine months before the season starts. There are several different seasons, including walleye season, open water season and ice fishing season.
Bacarella said that in the winter once the lake freezes over, they’re busy every day, but during the summer it’s dependent on the weather.
“It’s an interesting business,” Bacarella said. “You’re at the mercy of the weather. Or you’re at the mercy of the weatherman, more importantly.”
He explained that if the forecast calls for turbulent weather, out-of-state fishermen will not make the trip out.
Bacarella said panfish like perch are the easiest to fish for and don’t require a lot of expensive equipment. Perch fishermen typically use live bait.
“They’re either using minnows or they’re using worms and just very simple two hook systems,” Bacarella said.
Bacarella said that Lake St. Clair Metro Park is one of the best public access spots on the lake.
“Then you have the different boat launches, but they’re not truly a fishing access,” Bacarella said. “You can fish there, but they’re not designed specifically for that as an access.”
A resident or nonresident needs a license to fish in Michigan. Sales for these started March 1, and the licenses will last from April 1 of this year until April 1 of next year.
Those 17 and older must get their own fishing license, and Bacarella said the state is trying to lower the required age for fishing licenses to 16.
“It didn’t make it through the Legislature in time,” Bacarella said. “So everybody got a break, because they were talking about raising the license fees substantially for this year, but they didn’t.”
Those found fishing without a license can expect fines and other consequences.
“I would encourage everyone to get a fishing license,” Bacarella said.
According to the state’s website, all-species licenses cost $11 for seniors. An all-species day pass for residents and nonresidents is $10. An all-species annual license is $26 for residents and $76 for nonresidents. An all-species annual youth license is $2.
Though Bacarella gets more excited for the winter season, he’s hoping for nice weather during the summer.
“The fish populations are good right now,” Bacarella said. “(The) perch population has been fantastic. I mean, hopefully, we have good weather. It’s the whole thing. It’s all about the weather.”
Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 498-1103.
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Once they do that, Zorn said, they can go out and select the seeds they’ll be using.
“There are a lot of different seeds on the market,” she said. “Some of them are treated seeds. Some of them are non-GMO. There’s pretty much anything that you could want out there that would fit with what you are looking to do and what your comfort level would be. Once you have the seeds themselves, then you’re going to need a tray for starting the seeds in, usually something that’s got fairly small compartments to start with.”
Zorn said a lot of new gardeners are interested in growing their own vegetables, which leads to their interest in starting seeds.
“They’re looking at that as a way of connecting with nature, a way of supplementing their own produce at home,” she said. “Vegetables can be a very easy first thing to get started with. They generally germinate fairly quickly and with a good percentage of success.”
The packaging the seeds come in will come with instructions on how quickly they germinate and can give an indication of the farmer’s timing for planting seeds, according to Zorn.
This helps let the farmer know when the last frost in their area would be, as plants are very susceptible to weather.
“Anything that started in the house — you do want to have that bright sunny window — but you also want to have a plan in mind for transitioning them outdoors so that they can start to harden off before they’re truly planted outside,” she said.
A basic list of starting supplies includes seeds, seed-starting mix, cell packs or small containers and pots, and a light, as you need more than sunlight from a window, according to Lindsey Kerr, a consumer horticulture educator with Michigan State University Extension’s Wayne County Office. The light can be a LED light. A heat mat also can improve germination rates, but it isn’t necessary.
Kerr believes the variety of what people can do in seed starting leads them to start their involvement.
She said that concerns involving pesticides in plants and vegetables lead people to start seeds as well.
“When they grow them themselves, they know there are no pesticides applied,” she said. “It’s just fun. A lot of people say it’s therapeutic or it gives them something to look forward to. You plant those seeds,
14A See SEEDS on page 24A
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national defense while earning a good living.”
program from all different walks of life,” Whitmer said. “We have a Coast Guard veteran, a caregiver in a group home, a grocery store clerk, an accounting student and a library worker, among many others. There’s a mother and son duo here, too, which is just incredible.
“Our service members and their families sacrifice so much to keep us safe, and I’m grateful to you for carrying on your family’s legacy through this M3 so that we can all work together to ensure that our armed forces are the strongest in the world,” Whitmer said. “The M3 initiative is an incredible opportunity for Michiganders to protect our
According to the governor, the U.S. only builds 0.1% of the world’s ships today, while “China makes 53% more than everyone else combined.”
“We’re falling behind when it comes to building ships. I’m really happy the U.S. Navy is taking this seriously. They’ve called for the construction of hundreds of new ships and submarines over the next few decades,” Whitmer said. “Just a few weeks ago, (President Donald) Trump said he was going to establish a new office of shipbuilding in the White House.”
She also told the crowd former Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro said the Navy picked Macomb “because of the strong net-
During the graduation ceremony, graduate Jamal Adams stands as Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel shares a little about his background.
Poison
do not eat wildlife. The real risk for humans is if a child gets into rat poison.
“Because it’s brightly colored, they may think it’s candy, and that poses a real risk,” Mikulski said.
She said to better prevent a child from getting into it, get a secured storage box. However, this does not completely eliminate the threat, because rats travel around the property and hide the poison in their cheek pouches.
“If they get scared while they run back to their home, they can drop that rat poison. That’s why we sometimes see cases where kids (get) first-hand poisoning from rat poison out in the backyard,” Mikulski said.
She said this occurrence is very rare.
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“The Library Director has worked with the finance department and the city manager and feels confident we could cut $100,000 out of next year’s budget to offset some costs,” the item states. “Lastly, the Library fund has an estimated balance of $400,000.”
City Manager Dustin Lent said construction documents are still being worked on, and once those come in July, they will have a firmer price. Bids are expected to go out in July as well. Lent also said the St. Clair Shores Library Board approved $135,000 from the endowment fund, and the Friends of the Library will donate $10,000 for the project.
Other cut costs include reducing some of the cleaning services while construction is ongoing.
“We do realize that we are going to have to clean some bathrooms, that kind of stuff, for staff,” Lent said. “So we’re sure we’re going to have some costs during that six-month process, but there will be some cost savings.”
The item went on to explain that the budget has an estimated shortfall of $380,956. Lent said this cost can go up or down during the construction process.
At the Feb. 18 meeting, $1,691,844 in funding was secured with an estimated soft cost of $2,517,800.
According to the item, the cost change includes removing the lighting upgrade in the adult area and adding it as an alternative, among other things.
Renovations to the library include a new genealogy room, new carpeting in the entire library, adding a new children’s area, a
Pets can also get into rodenticides if they scavenge in the backyard.
“Anytime that you suspect that your dog has eaten a rat, killed a rat, there is a risk involved,” Mikulski said.
She said the first thing pet owners should worry about if a dog kills a rat is leptospirosis. That comes from rat urine.
“That has a certain bacteria that attacks the liver, and when it attacks the liver the dogs can get jaundice and they can die,” Mikulski said. “It’s very serious. There are vaccines for it, but the vaccine does not cover all strains.”
If a dog eats a rat, pet owners should watch their dog for any symptoms, such as lethargy.
“And if you suspect that the rat was poisoned — for instance, if the rat was behaving oddly or if you see that your dog picked up something in your backyard — first-hand
new makerspace and more.
Councilwoman Candice Rusie thanked everyone for the support on the project.
“It’s an old building, just like the buildings we’ve been dealing with, and this one is actually utilized a lot by the public,” Rusie said.
She said the residents utilized the expected renovated areas.
“It’s not just a place to house books. It actually, you know, is a community hub,” Rusie said.
Rusie said she’d also like to close the gap by sitting down with officials, stating some people might want to sponsor the library like they did during some of the park events. She said this might help bring down the price of costs during the project.
Lent said outreach by council members has already started, with a few organizations stating they will donate, but no firm monetary figures have been released yet. Rusie said she thinks if they have some literature with information about the library it would help sell the message.
Councilman John Caron said in terms of redoing the front of the building, a flowerbed maintained by the Beautification Commission is a memorial for a former Library Board member. They moved some of the hostas from his house to the bed on library grounds.
“Any landscaping plan around there, you need to coordinate with Lil on Beautification,” Caron said.
He said she was the driving force on maintaining that bed.
Councilman Chris Vitale said he noticed the signage and asked about what the exterior might look like due to a need to change the signs. Lent and Mayor Kip Wal-
digestion of a rat poison can be very critical,” Mikulski said.
She said in those cases, it’s best to take the dog to a vet.
Larsen suggested that pet owners keep rat poison out of areas where pets can get to it.
“Most of those baits are not going to be designed to be attractive to those animals, but certainly they can get into, and that can also be a concern if you have a rodent that dies or is sick because it gets into that rodenticide,” Larsen said.
He said the concern is if a pet finds the rat, eats it and gets sick from there.
Rat poison alternatives include snap traps placed at night. Mikulski suggested these traps have some sort of protection over them so non-targeted species aren’t hurt or affected.
Homeowners can use dry ice in a method Mikulski called “burrow busting.” The CO2 sublimating from the dry ice sinks in
by stated there are no plans released yet, with Walby saying those plans will be released.
Councilman Ronald Frederick said the library director, Stephanie Fair, has suggested creating a “wall of fame” or a plaque showing who has donated.
“I can tell you we’ve spent a lot of time on this, and I think we’ve got it right to
the burrow when the rats are sleeping, euthanizing them. Mikulski called the method “wildly effective.”
“But local pest control people cannot do that because they have to use something that is an EPA-approved pest control device or application,” Mikulski said.
A number of other methods could be used instead of rat poison. Larsen said decreasing their food supply helps.
“Enclosing containers if there’s any sort of feed,” Larsen said. “If there’s bird feeders, making sure that there’s not fallen seed around on the ground attracting rodents, potentially even bringing those in at night.”
He said sealing up basements and crawlspaces and also having a domestic cat could help as well. He said prevention is going to be one of the biggest keys.
Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 498-1103.
where we’ve got everything tweaked, and we can’t wait to see the bid documents,” Frederick said. “Thanks, everybody, for your help.”
To see the plans for the library, visit the St. Clair Shores website, scsmi.net, and go to the agendas under the “City council” tab. Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 498-1103.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
20A/ ST. CLAIR SHORES SENTINEL • APRIL 2, 2025
APRIL 5
Craft and vendor show: Concessions available, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Recreation Authority of Roseville and Eastpointe, 18185 Sycamore St. in Roseville, (586) 445-5480, rare-mi.org
APRIL 7
Trivia night: For ages 18 and older, 6:30 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
APRIL 11-13
Prom Closet Tour: Presented by Sparkle Network, Class of 2025 seniors (and some Class of 2026 juniors) can pick out dresses and accessories for free, appointments available from 3-7:45 p.m. April 11, 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m. April 12 and 1-4:45 p.m. April 13, Macomb Mall, 32233 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville, must fill out application at sparklenetwork.org or request form from sparkle.network3@gmail.com, (248) 840-8136
APRIL 12
Record Store Day: Celebrates culture of independent record stores while offering music released specially for annual event, find local shops — including Melodies & Memories (23013 Gratiot Ave. in Eastpointe) and Blast in the Past (28071 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville) — and more at recordstoreday.com
APRIL 14
Yardeners of St. Clair Shores: Presentation about pollinator gardening, 7 p.m., St. Clair Shores City Hall, 27600 Jefferson Ave., garden group also meets June 6, Aug. 2, Sept. 20 and Oct. 13, (586) 212-4179, scsyardeners@gmail.com
APRIL 19
Egg hunt: Presented by St. Clair Shores Firefighters Union and St. Clair Shores Parks and Recreation, bring own basket and camera, noon, Blossom Heath Park, 24800 Jefferson Ave., (586) 445-5380
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APRIL 20
Egg hunt: Also prizes and photo backdrop, around 12:30 p.m. (follows 11:30 a.m. Mass), side lawn at St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church, 21100 Madison St. in St. Clair Shores, (586) 778-5100
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
ONGOING
Fish fries: 4-8 p.m. Fridays until April 18, VFW Bruce Post #1146, 28404 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, dine in and carryout, cash only (ATM on site), facebook.com/vfw1146brucepost
• Also shrimp, macaroni and cheese, pierogi, cheese pizza, lobster tail and gluten-free swordfish, 4:30-8 p.m. Fridays until April 11, St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church, 21100 Madison St. in St. Clair Shores, dine in and carryout, plus delivery by calling Carolyn at (586) 612-5857 by Wednesday before, saintisaacjogues. com
• Also grilled cheese, pierogi and more, 4-7 p.m. Fridays until April 11 and 3-7 p.m. April 18 (Good Friday), St. Margaret of Scotland, 21201 E. 13 Mile Road in St. Clair Shores, dine in and carryout, proceeds support parish youth programs, (586) 293-2240, stmargaret-scsmi.org
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, spring concert featuring music from movies at 3 p.m. May 4, Lake Shore High School, 22980 13 Mile Road, scscommunitychorus.org
Activities for seniors: Crafting, movies, knitting and
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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
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
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
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, also see works in “My Favorites” exhibit at Grosse Pointe Artists
Association gallery inside The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms, on display daily from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. (8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays) until May 2, grossepointeartcenter.org
Easter Bunny photos: Select times April 4-19, also pets photos from 4-7 p.m. April 7 and 14 (must be on leash or in carrier to enter building), South Court at Macomb Mall, 32233 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville, shopmacombmall.com/events
‘Macomb County Annual Secondary Student Show’: Exhibit on display 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays until April 12, Anton Art Center, 125 Macomb Place in Mount Clemens, theartcenter.org
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
Health workshops: 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
NOTICE TO ST. CLAIR SHORES PROPERTY OWNERS ST. CLAIR SHORES CITY ORDINANCE PLANTING AND MAINTENANCE OF PLANT LIFE AND FORESTRY
SEC. 28-21. - PURPOSE.
The purpose of this article is to promote the planting, preservation and maintenance of plant life and forestry within the City in order to beautify public and private properties, enhance their values and protect the health, safety and welfare of the public from unsightly, damaged, diseased, noxious or dangerous plant life and forestry.
SEC 28-22 DEFINITIONS
Noxious weeds includes Phragmites Common Reed (Phragmites australis), Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria), Canadian thistle (Circium arvense), dodders (any species of Cuscuta), mustards (charlock, black mustard and Indian mustard, species of Brassica or Sinapis), wild carrot (Daucus carota), bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis), perennial sowthistle (Sonchus arvensis), hoary alyssum (Berteroa incana), ragweed (Ambrosia elatior 1.) and poison ivy (Rhus Toxicodendron), poison sumac (Toxicodendron vernix), poison oak, oxeye daisies, goldenrod, or other weeds which are permitted to attain a height of eight inches or more.
Prohibited species includes all noxious weeds, as defned in this section, and any tree of the species of poplar (Populus sp.), willow (Salix sp.), box elder (Acer regundo), and elm (Ulmus).
SEC 28-29 NOXIOUS WEEDS PROHIBITED
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Growth prohibited. No owner, his agent, or tenant of any parcel of land within the City shall permit on such parcel or upon any sidewalk, alley, or right-of-way abutting same the growth of noxious weeds. The owner, his tenant, or agent shall destroy noxious weeds before they reach a seed-bearing stage, shall prevent their regrowth, and shall prevent them from becoming a detriment to public health.
SEC 28-30 OVERGROWN GRASS, BRUSH, WEEDS PROHIBITED
Any property overgrown with weeds, grass, or brush must be cut and maintained at a level of eight inches or less. Shrubs, plants and trees shall not obstruct any traffc sign or public way. Trees shall be trimmed to maintain eight feet of clearance above the sidewalk.
Grass, weeds, noxious weeds, or brush in excess of 8” will be cut by the City as many times as necessary. Costs incurred by the City plus $100 administrative fee per cutting shall be billed to the owner of the property. Unpaid charges will be added to the tax rolls for such property.
SEC 28-31 OVERGROWN OR DANGEROUS SHRUBS, PLANTS AND TREES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY PROHIBITED.
The property owner, his agent or tenant shall remove from any tree, shrub or plant growing on his property all diseased, dangerous, decayed, unsightly or broken limbs, branches or vines which may hinder the safety of persons using abutting public property. Additionally, the property owner, his agent or tenant shall remove any shrub or tree on his property which is dying or dead and endangering the safety and welfare of the users of neighboring property.
If the City determines that the current condition of a tree poses an imminent and signifcant threat to the preservation of the health, safety and welfare of the public, then the City shall have the authority to enter upon the premises or hire a contractor to enter upon such premises to remove or cut down same. The costs incurred by the City in maintenance, removal or trimming of shrubs, plants and trees plus an administrative fee of one hundred ($100) dollars per such activity shall be billed to the owner of the property.
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Published: St. Clair Shores Sentinel 04/02/2025
Sheetz, a gas station and convenience store, will replace Apple Annie’s on Gratiot Avenue. The restaurant opened in 1998.
Sheetz
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for Sheetz, spoke about the new location in an emailed statement.
“Sheetz can confirm it is planning to build a store at the corner of Gratiot Avenue and Utica Road, and we are excited to be joining the Roseville community,” Ruffner stated. “Given that the building located at this site has been abandoned for several years, we are working with local officials to stimulate economic growth, create meaningful jobs, and bring new opportunities to the area.”
Sheetz was founded in 1952 by Bob
Sheetz and has expanded across the United States with over 600 locations.
The church has been vacant since 2017. Sacred Heart’s roots stretch back to 1861.
Leonard Pagano opened Apple Annie’s in 1998 with Dan Rubino. Since customers have heard the news, Pagano said he’s heard positive things about the restaurant.
“They appreciated me being here and are glad to see I’m finally retiring,” Pagano said. “I mean, they’re sorry to see me leaving, but they’re glad for the reason I’m leaving.”
According to Sheetz, the chain is set to open 50-60 locations in southeastern Michigan in the next five to six years.
Call Staff Writer Nick Powers at (586) 498-1059.
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MCC
tain families and build economic prosperity,” Sawyer said. “With rising inflation, many are having to make hard choices to manage their finances. Macomb is committed to do everything we can to ensure our residents can continue to afford the education and training they need to position themselves and their families for great futures.”
According to school officials, the college’s student service and IT/facility fees have remained the same for more than a decade. However, the needs in areas they help fund have increased and require more ongoing investment and resources, including academic and student support services, and campus and IT security.
The student service fee will increase from $10 to $15 per student per semester. The IT/facility fee will increase from $5 per billable contact hour to $7.50. This will result in an increase of approximately $27.50 per semester for most students. The college’s registration fee will stay at $50.
The tuition rates per billable contact hour for Fall 2025 through Spring/Summer 2026 school year are:
• Resident rates: $113.
• Out-of-district rates: $212.
• Out-of-state/foreign rates: $270.
• Affiliate rates, which are students living in areas not served by a community college district: $146.
• Early college/dual enrollment rates: $108.
Liquor license update
College officials are in the process of
obtaining a liquor license at South Campus, located at 14500 12 Mile Road in Warren.
On March 20, the Michigan House of Representatives passed HB 4065. This is the first step in obtaining permission from the Liquor Control Commission to allow alcohol to be served in conference spaces at South Campus. The next step is passage of the bill by the Senate, and then for the college to follow the LCC process for approval.
According to Jeanne M. Nicol, executive director, communications and public relations at Macomb, the bill provides for liquor to be served at events in the college’s conference spaces at South Campus, including in the John Lewis Student Community Center and the Sports & Expo Center. Obtaining the license will not support sales of liquor by the college to generate revenue, and alcohol will not be available for sale at the college’s sporting events.
The college has had a liquor license for many years for conference spaces at Center Campus, located at 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township. Macomb’s conference spaces at both campuses are used for college events and also are rented by external organizations.
Presently, serving liquor at South Campus events requires filing for a special license for each event. Obtaining a liquor license will be more convenient and less time consuming.
According to Nicol, examples of the types of events with cocktail receptions held at South Campus will include the Michigan Defense Expo, the court reporters’ annual event, and the North American Council of Automotive Teachers conference.
Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
The Macomb Community College Board of Trustees recently voted to maintain the same tuition rates and raise student fees for the next academic year. In addition, South Campus in Warren might get a liquor license.
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work of hands-on programs available to local high schools and community colleges.”
At the March 20 ceremony, Shurer addressed the graduates. Her husband, Ronald Shurer, who died in 2020, reportedly of cancer, was an Army Special Forces staff sergeant and the recipient of the Medal of Honor.
“You will show how valuable this training program is and make sure manufacturers know they can trust graduates from the program. They will come to them skilled and ready to do important work,” Shurer said.
“This accelerated training utilizes a curriculum that was developed for our national accelerated training and defense manufacturing program in Virginia, which has trained more than 750 skilled workers since February of 2022,” Shurer said. “Beyond our submarines, our maritime industrial base produces parts for different classes of service ships like aircraft carriers, destroyers and a lot of other vessel types.”
According to Patrick Rouse, director of workforce and continuing education, engineering and advanced technology at Macomb, students in the M3 program do not pay any tuition or supply costs.
The Navy’s $15.4 million investment is designed to support the M3 program through early 2027 and graduate up to 384 students.
The Navy’s investment included new CNC milling machines, lathes, welding machines, labs and classrooms. Funding also paid for the hiring of instructors.
In the M3 program, students chose to pursue welding or CNC machining. In the first group of cohorts, there were 11 welders and 10 CNC machinists. The students studied the four commonly used types of welding: TIG, or tungsten inert gas; MIG, or metal inert gas; flux-cored; and stick.
“The courses were designed to mimic the workplace,” Rouse said.
About half of the graduates already were hired at local companies, including Dynasty Fab, American Rheinmetall, RCO Engineering and Schwartz Machine. Those newly hired workers signed contracts upon receiving their certificates at the graduation ceremony.
“The bulk of the students are going into maritime supplies to support the U.S. Navy. A couple accepted jobs in defense, and one person is in advanced manufacturing as a whole,” Rouse said.
According to Rouse, the starting pay for such jobs is $22-$25 per hour.
Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
and you end up staring at the soil every day, waiting for them to come up. So there’s that excitement and anticipation. And then sometimes there’s cost savings, too. You buy a bag of seeds or a package of seeds, and that can cost less than one single plant. So cost is definitely something people think about.
“When you grow things at home, they have so much more flavor. And so that’s really exciting for people,” Kerr added. “They realize they’ve never had such good tomatoes before and cucumbers. So it can be satisfying or exciting and kind of open up this whole new world of food to people.”
Kerr is active in seed-starting herself, having both a home garden and an office garden where she grows vegetables, which she both keeps and donates to the Women, Infant and Children federal assistance program. She also teaches seed-starting workshops around Wayne County.
Kerr said there is an initial investment in seed starting, but overall, it’s not a hard hobby to get into. She advised that people should buy labels, too, to help distinguish the different seeds.
“The main thing is that you have to be
paying attention,” she said. “If you go on vacation, that’s not going to work. Your seeds are going to die from lack of water. But if you’re there, you’re present, then I think it’s pretty easy and it can be a lot of fun.
“You can start seeds, like snap peas, and you can plant them outside in your garden right now and they’ll come up and they’ll kind of do their thing, and that’s very hands off and that’s very easy,” she continued. “But when you start tomatoes inside, that’s a little bit more involved.”
Kerr said there is something satisfying about starting a seed and bringing a plant all the way to harvest, whether it’s a vegetable or a flower.
“It’s pretty incredible to take this little, tiny thing — it’s like a speck — and … it grows and … maybe it becomes a pumpkin, or it becomes a zinnia. It’s just incredible to watch that whole experience and think ‘I did that.’”
Zorn said people often are looking for a connection with nature, which leads to seed starting.
“That gratification of being able to start something from a tiny little seed and get it all the way to a plant that could be producing beautiful flowers or actually producing food items,” she said.
Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 4981077.
In Memory of
Christopher R. Myers
Christopher R. Myers, Age 73. March 16, 2025
Beloved husband of Elaine. Loving father of Dan (Lauren), Jim (Megan) and Michael (Shelbey). Proud grandfather of Alexandra, Vinny, Natalie, Lillian and Huxley. Dear brother of Sally (Joe) Myers-Brown, Susan and James. Loving son of the late Don and the late Tish. Christopher earned a bachelor's degree in Agronomy at Michigan State University. Chris is German and Welsh by heritage however, he is proudly Sicilian by marriage. Visitation and funeral service was held on March 22nd at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Funeral Home. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Donations may be made to a Favorite Charity in Christopher’s name. Please share memories with the family at their online guestbook@WujekCalcaterra.com.
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