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MOUNT CLEMENS — Though situated in the heart of Macomb County, going to Mount Clemens can feel like a trip to the moon, depending on what parking lot you go to.

City officials are aware of the lunar state of city parking and are working to bring drivers back to Earth by embarking on an engineering study of the city’s lots.

Mount Clemens parking lots have largely gone without major renovations since 2003, when a parking lot improvement bond was last taken out.

RIGHT: “Bath City Glow” by mother and daughter mural artists Alana Wynes Iafrate and Angelika Wynes was produced as part of the DIA’s Partners in Public Art initiative.

Located at the Mount Clemens Fire Department on the corner of Dickinson Street and First Street, it features a fire truck driving past Mount Clemens landmarks. It is their second mural in the city after “Bath City Alley,” located between Macomb Place and New Street.

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LEFT: Fans line the walls to watch the 31st running of the Mount Clemens Grand Prix soapbox derby race, hosted by the Mount Clemens Lions Club on Sept. 9. The event was one of several activities taking place that morning along with a ribbon-cutting for a mural and a pancake breakfast hosted by Mount Clemens firefighters.

ABOVE: Isaiah Kassa, 6, of Shelby Township, keeps his eye on the prize during a race down Crocker Boulevard.

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HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Keeping track of your water usage is about to become much easier as new water meter registers will be installed in Harrison Township homes and businesses over the next year.

Registers are the devices that allow water meters to be read and they send out radio signals to township officials that are used for billing purposes.

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LEFT: Electric vehicles line up to take auto show attendees on rides at the Powering Michigan EV Experience.

BELOW: A Ford Bronco begins descending a 36-degree incline at the Ford Built Wild Track Experience.

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A grant proposal, if approved, would see a playing field added to the Cairns Community Center.

State grant could pay for field, programs at Cairns Center

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lantis take up the majority of Huntington Place’s floor space. Toyota Motor Corp. is the only non-Detroit manufacturer with a significant presence, while Volkswagen of America Inc., American Honda Motor Co. and Kia America, Inc. have smaller exhibits. Electric vehicles are given a considerable amount of attention on the show floor with GM, Ford and Stellantis showing off their electric truck, SUV and crossover offerings.

MOUNT CLEMENS — The Cairns Community Center has seen a great amount of activity since the city took over its lease, but an upcoming state grant could make substantial change for the facility.

The city of Mount Clemens has submitted an application for the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s MI Community Center Grant program, asking for $900,000 to build a playing field at the Cairns Center by filling in a retention pond.

“That field would be meant for soccer and lacrosse and just anything they could play on that kind of field,” said Laura Kropp, mayor of Mount Clemens. “There’s also some money in there for programming for youth sports on that field.”

The grant program was established using COVID-19 relief funds to improve community centers in historically underserved areas. Mount Clemens’ grant writer Linda Davis-Kirksey said the city is in the “top tier” of eligible candidates because the center already meets the grant’s requirements for an active facility, and economic factors show a need for free sports and activities in the city.

“We have a good opportunity because of our need, our population that we’re serving and the project in itself all meet the criteria that would lend it to be a good grant to the citizens,” Davis-Kirksey said.

While Mount Clemens is seen as a perfect fit for the grant

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THE RACE IS ON AT THE AMERICAN SPEED FESTIVAL

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

PONTIAC — Fasten your seat belts — it’s time for the third annual American Speed Festival.

The event will race into town from Sept. 28 through Oct. 1 at the M1 Concourse, located at 1 Concourse Drive, which is situated at the northwest corner of Woodward Avenue and South Boulevard.

“The American Speed Festival offers more than just static displays; it provides an engaging and captivating experience for people of all ages,” an American Speed Festival press release states. “Attendees can fully immerse themselves in the event, hearing the thunderous roar of a NASCAR as it enters the pit lane, catching the scent of burning rubber around the track, and witnessing the thrilling spectacle of time attacks. It’s an interactive event that truly brings the excitement to life.”

The M1 Concourse is a playground for any car buff. The 87-acre property features a 1.5-mile road course, an events center, and indoor and outdoor spaces that overlook the racetrack. Also built on-site are private car condominiums that feature living rooms, kitchenettes and personal garages, which will open for a fee on late Friday afternoon.

The four-day American Speed Festival is a chance for car owners and spectators to mingle in an automotive setting. There will be race car drivers and sports car owners on-site. Everything from vintage Indy cars to historic stock vehicles to classic cars will spin their wheels. Some of the cars were built for speed, while others became popular because of their unique style.

“It will be a mix of early classic cars, Packards from the 1930s, cars from the ’50s, ’60s, Oldsmobiles, Buicks,” M1 Concourse CEO Timothy McGrane said.

Festival officials have set up the event so onlookers “can get up close and personal and talk to the drivers,” McGrane added.

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Harrison Township workers and contractors will install new Master Meter water meter registers, seen here, in Harrison Township homes throughout 2023 and 2024. require entry if the water meter is placed outside of the home, like a multi-family condominium where each unit has a meter, but the meters are located in an external service area.

Buildings that have a single heavy-duty meter will see their mechanical meters replaced by ultrasonic ones. Ultrasonic water meters use vibrations to detect water flow, allowing for high and low volume water usage to be tracked. The township has already installed an ultrasonic meter in the Metro Tower Apartments complex.

Between the thousands of buildings needing new registers, the time it takes to schedule a meter replacement and the gradual pace the township workers and contractors are proceeding at, Verkest believes the project will take “the better part of a year.”

For more information about the register replacement process, contact the Harrison Township Water and Sewer Department at (586) 466-1426.

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Built by Master Meter, the new registers will operate similarly to the township’s existing ones but come with the ability for township water customers to check and manage their water usage via an online portal.

“You can download an app and you can get real-time information about your own water bill,” said Harrison Township Supervisor Ken Verkest. “You can set your account to ‘vacation mode’ on this app and if you go on vacation, you shouldn’t have any consumption. This app would give you a signal or a notification on your own if there was consumption.”

According to Verkest, only residents will have the ability to change their water consumption through the register. Township employees will only be able to read data from the registers remotely as part of its existing meter reading work.

“It’s going to be similar to how the water department (already) handles its work, but hopefully more dependable than our current reading devices,” said Justin Murphy, Harrison Township’s public services director.

Each register is expected to last 15-20 years with a 10-year warranty and officials have found the software to be a big improvement over prior register software. The $3.1 million register changeover project began due to failures with the registers the township had installed about 10 years ago and a lack of manufacturer support for those meters.

“We didn’t get great software support and support on the billing side,” Murphy said. “The registers are failing now at a pretty high rate. It’s been a long process to investigate companies, but it’s also been a long time coming and I think this will be great for the township on the billing side and for the residents on the side that they can view and monitor their own use.”

Installing the new registers will require a township employee or a contractor to enter many single-family homes in the township because the registers are installed on top of the meter. The township’s subcontractor has already started sending out letters asking residents to schedule an appointment for the 10-20 minute installation.

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MACOMB COUNTY — A second round of samples of the algae formerly known as lyngbya have been pulled from Lake St. Clair for lab testing.

Samples of Microseira wollei are being sent from Harrison Township to a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers research facility in Mississippi to undergo testing as part of a two-year study of the mysterious algae. These recent samples will be tested against samples taken from the early summer.

“This muck is found in areas of the shoreline where the water flow is stagnant,” Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller said in a statement. “There are a number of boat wells along Lake St. Clair where this stuff is just packed in, or you see it in different areas right along the shore where there are layers of it.”

Studying Microseira wollei will help officials understand the causes of the algae, what threats it poses to life around the water and what steps can be taken for effective management.

Save the Manatees run returns to Metropark

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — After a three-year pandemic hiatus, the Save the Manatees 5k race returns to Lake St. Clair Metropark on Saturday, Oct. 7. “(The route) is very scenic and flat,” said race founder Lesley Argiri. “You run by the water, you go out by the marina and it’s just one lap. And it’s an official registered course, so if anyone were to break any records it would be official.”

Coming into its 20th year, the fundraising run is offering both in-person and virtual participation options this year. All funds from either option will be donated to the Save the Manatee Club to support its efforts in manatee conservation in the United States and abroad. The event has raised about $400,000 for the Save the Manatees Club. The Save the Manatees 5k began when Argiri noticed that, after becoming a runner with her husband, many of the events they took part in were fundraisers.

“I was a biology teacher at L’Anse Creuse High School, and we teach about environmental issues, and I’ve always liked manatees,” Argiri said. “My parents would take us on trips to Florida all the time, and that’s where I learned about them and got intrigued by them. So I figured why not try a save the manatees race and see what happens.”

Runners can register at savethemanatee5k.com. Entry options start at $27.

SMASH TO HELP ST. MARY FUNDRAISE FOR GYM

MOUNT CLEMENS — The St. Mary Catholic School Parents Action Committee is hosting the 50th annual SMASH golf outing at Cracklewood Golf Club on Saturday, Sept. 30.

Originally a men’s-only event, SMASH is used to raise money for scholarships and improvements to school equipment and facilities. Around five $1,000 scholarships are raised to help cover Catholic high school tuition.

“I think that well over the 50 years, probably a quarter of a million dollars have gone to improve the school proper,” said principal Patrick Adams.

This year, SMASH will help raise funds for gym improvements. St. Mary used to have two gyms until its older gym was converted into a chapel.

“You’ve got a big gym, a brand-new gym, about five years old, but you’ve only got two backboards,” Adams said. “We want to put in more backboards so you can have more kids playing at a basket. If we had four more baskets, that means we’d have six baskets, and we could have more teams practicing at the same time.”

The full cost to furnish the gym is about $50,000, which Adams does not expect to be raised through SMASH alone.

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MACOMB COUNTY — The 32nd annual Macomb County Senior Fun Festival will be held at the Lorenzo Cultural Center at Macomb Community College on Friday, Sept. 9, from 9 a.m. to noon. Emceed by Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel, the free event will feature vendors, giveaways, live entertainment, a photo booth and refreshments.

“We look forward to the Senior Fun Fest every year,” Hackel said in a statement. “This event illustrates our county’s commitment to engaging and caring for seniors. We welcome all seniors across our community to come and explore the trusted programs and partners dedicated to helping them each day here in Macomb.”

Vendors include the Area Agency on Aging 1-B, the Macomb County Health Department and the Detroit Institute of Arts. Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido will be at the festival providing information about threats and scams targeting seniors, including fraud scams, telemarketing scams, foreign solicitations, financial exploitation of vulnerable adults, domestic violence and elder abuse.

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Board seeking support for road grants

BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Seeking to bring in money for road projects, the Harrison Township Board of Trustees approved a plan to apply for 2024 Macomb County subdivision reconstruction grants at the board’s Sept. 11 meeting.

Distributed by the Macomb County Department of Roads to townships, up to three subdivision road projects will be selected for 50% county funding up to $500,000 per project. The township voted to work with infrastructure consultant Wade Trim to complete the grant applications while township officials seek signatures for road projects.

“Part of the Department of Roads’ new requirements is that we have signatures upfront prior to granting these projects,” said Harrison Township Clerk Adam Wit. “We’ve met with three different (subdivisions) about that. One of them has signatures in circulation, one’s already done and the third one at this point has not picked up petitions, so we’re not sure if that one is going to go.”

Each project is tied to a special assessment district, which requires a majority of the affected residents to sign on. The third road project, which Township Supervisor Ken Verkest does not believe

will reach its signature threshold in time, is unique due to the mix of residential and commercial properties on the street.

The contract with Wade Trim has a maximum cost per project of $1,500, meaning the maximum cost to apply for three streets is $4,500. Applications are due to the township by Sept. 29.

Concrete repairs

Premier Concrete of New Baltimore won a contract to replace sidewalks and concrete patches damaged by water main break repairs for $17,000, undercutting the other bidder by $500.

While Premier has performed work for the township in the past, Trustee Brian Batkins raised concerns about the lack of a guarantee for flakes, cracks or chips.

“Depending on the concrete mix, that’s the three things it does if it’s poured incorrectly,” Batkins said.

Batkins’ concerns stem from a pump station’s concrete pad flaking due to incorrect pouring, which required the bad concrete to be replaced.

Verkest expressed support for using Premier due to its work over the past decade, though Batkins stated he would like to require contractors to agree to certain standards going forward.

Call Staff Writer Dean Vaglia at (586) 498-1043.

Strategic plan approved by Mount Clemens commissioners

BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com

MOUNT CLEMENS — As summer rolls into fall and the new year comes ever closer, the Mount Clemens City Commission took a step toward charting its future by approving a fiscal year 2024 strategic plan at the Sept. 5 meeting.

The plan was formed over the course of two pre-meeting sessions in February and July.

“We had a difficult first session and I think some of us were feeling very frustrated after that difficult first session, and I would like to thank all of you (commissioners) for not giving up on that and working through it,” said Mayor Laura Kropp.

Broken into seven categories, the plan outlines various points about how to best reach its goals for the coming fiscal year.

“I’m very happy that we’re building on something that was started a couple years ago,” said City Commissioner Laura Fournier.

“We’re not just shelving it, saying, ‘Oh maybe we should do a plan.’

We’re actually using the one we did and building on it. Thank you for building on it and getting it done.”

The plan begins with the organizational mission of “Enhancing community through effective and equitable public services,” as well as the city’s values. From there, the plan is divided into categories focused on capital improvements, safety and blight control, economic development, recreation, connections with other communities and See PLAN on page 17A

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But for those looking to go beyond looking at exhibits and sitting in static cars, look no further than the four different ridealong experiences.

Electric enthusiasts can take a ride on the Powering Michigan EV Experience, where seven brands — BMW of North America LLC, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, Tesla and Volkswagen — give a rapid ride through a twisting course at the back of the exhibition hall. EVs of all sizes are available for rides ranging from the Chevrolet Bolt EUV compact to the titanic GMC Hummer EV. The Powering Michigan EV Experience provides a smooth-if-intense ride through the hall, but those looking for a more rugged ride-along are in an abundance of luck. Ford, Jeep and Ram all provide terrain-filled experiences to put their offroad vehicles to the test. Ram’s Truck Territory course puts its 1500, 2500 and 3500 trucks through an industrial-themed route with inclines, banked corners and rough terrain. Camp Jeep has a similar experience where Wranglers and Grand Cherokees test their off-road capabilities on a trail-themed course.

“A lot of times, people ask questions about Jeep and if owners really do go offroad,” said Stellantis spokesperson Rick Deneau. “Some do and some don’t, but if you don’t, maybe you don’t know about the

capability of the vehicle. This (Camp Jeep) is really awe-inspiring, going up the steepest and highest hills, going through the different areas with the wheel articulation. You might not experience that if you’re not an off-roader.”

Ford’s Built Wild experience puts the Ranger Raptor and Bronco Badlands through much of the similar paces, including a 38-degree climb and descent as well as other hazards like inclines and uneven terrain. The F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E are available for rides at the Powering Michigan EV Experience.

“The whole goal is really to get people to experience these vehicles so they can understand what these vehicles can do, especially these electric vehicles,” said Ford spokesperson Dan Barbossa. “We really want people to understand a Lightning, how fast it can go, how light it is and the capability that it has as well.”

Younger attendees will get a chance to test drive a car of their own at the new Camp Jeep Kids Zone. The all-new Power Wheels Jeep Wrangler 4xE is ready for a spin around the Kids Course, while a 26-foottall climbing wall adds a hint of adventure to the auto show experience.

The North American International Auto Show runs at Huntington Place from Sept. 16 to Sept. 24 and is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., except on Sept. 24, when the show ends at 7 p.m. Tickets are available online at naias.com.

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LEFT: David Bonior speaks at a dedication ceremony for the David Bonior Trail in Clinton Township on the morning of Sept 9. RIGHT: Erik and Israel Norden built a tree-shaped sculpture in Clinton Township memorializing David Bonior’s legislative and personal passion for environmental causes.

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Now 20 years away from working in the Capitol, Bonior’s years of service are memorialized in two separate ways across Clinton Township. The first was the renaming of the Freedom Trail to the David Bonior Trail at a ceremony held on the morning of Sept. 9.

“A lot of people don’t realize how much work it is to be in a job like he had for all those years, how much time away from home he spent,” Clinton Township Supervisor Robert Cannon said.

The trail runs along Metropolitan Parkway in Clinton Township, terminating at Lake St. Clair Metropark in Harrison Township and at Schoenherr Road in Sterling Heights, where it connects to the Clinton River Trail.

Bonior said he was an active user of the trail.

“Judy and I lived near the paths and used them often,” Bonior said. “First running, then taking long walks to the lake five miles from where we live all the way and back.

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In addition, the American Speed Festival will celebrate three significant automotive anniversaries: 100 years of Americans at Le Mans, 70 years of Corvette, and 50 years of International Race of Champions (IROC) Series.

The “vroom vroom” fun begins on Thursday with the “speed ring” circuit laps for competitors from noon to 5 p.m., followed by the Motor Grille driver reception from 6-9 p.m. The speed ring is a rare opportunity to see race cars from every era perform on the Concourse track.

The momentum continues on Friday with on-track activities featuring various classifications of supercars, endurance race cars, vintage Indy race cars and Le Mans race cars.

Corvette fans will want to stay for the Corvette parade laps at 12:50 p.m., along with the Reeves Callaway tribute, set for 12:25 p.m. Callaway founded Callaway Cars and was well known in the Corvette community.

“He passed away suddenly earlier this year,” McGrane said. “We’ll have six of his race cars from when he raced on display.”

Among the many activities on Saturday

will be a parade lap featuring Ford GTs and GT40 sports cars, among more speed ring events. The festival will finish out Sunday with an awards ceremony, an art expo, an Americans at Le Mans seminar, a vintage Indy seminar and more.

“There are so many great cars out there,” said McGrane. But if he had to pick his favorite model, he said it would be “the 1959 Aston Martin DBR1.”

McGrane, who grew up in Kent, England, in the southeastern part of the country, remembers the look of the luxury sports car, which gained fame for the James Bond movies.

“It was sort of a brand I was fond of when I was a young boy,” McGrane said. “I grew up very close to a racetrack. Cars were something that made an impression on me very early in my life.”

For more information about the American Speed Festival — including admission fees to the various events, off-site parking and shuttles — visit m1concourse.com or call (248) 326-9999. For information about entering your car in the Speed Ring, email the car selection committee at asfcarselection@m1concourse.com.

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funds, the Community Center Grant is a hotly competitive one.

“It is very competitive,” Davis-Kirksey said. “There were probably 1,000 people on that initial call when they first put out the (request for proposal) on the grant.”

Even with competition from around the state, Davis-Kirksey is confident Mount Clemens will be selected. She believes about 30 applicants will receive a share of $60 million in grant funds, which are limited to $2.5 million per award.

Applicants are expected to hear back from the state by Oct. 23, and project agreements will begin being issued by Oct. 30.

Even if Mount Clemens misses its share of the grant funds, improvements are being made to the facility thanks to Community Development Block Grant special projects.

The 2022-23 CDBG project for the center was the purchase and installation of new air conditioning units, the installation of which

is underway, and the 2023-24 project is the construction of a playground.

“In 2021 there were chains on the doors, and we have made significant investments and brought a lot of resources by grant money to the Cairns Community Center by recognizing that (the local) community specifically needs that community center,” Kropp said. “Now it is used by the entire community because of the programming we’ve been able to partner with and offer in the Cairns Community Center. I would say it’s a significant success story.”

The Cairns Community Center regularly hosts activities through Advancing Macomb’s Breaking Barriers to Play program, which partners with local youth groups to provide free and low-cost youth sports programs in Mount Clemens, Fraser and the Clintondale Community School District.

Thomas Barnes of TCB Youth Mentoring oversees the program. To sign up for sports through Breaking Barriers to Play, visit www. breakingbarriers.io.

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Rex Lux, age 89, of Shelby Township, Michigan, died on September 7, 2023. He was born in Detroit, MI to the late Roland and Marion Lux. Beloved husband of Patricia for almost 68 years. Loving father of Debra Lux Roland (late Thomas), Sheri Kenny, late Rex Roland Lux (Sharon), and Donald Lux (Ellen). Awesome grandfather of 12 grandchildren: Danielle Roland Sherman (Mark), Ashley Roland Hull (Joshua), Kevin Roland (Sarah), Melanie Roland, Patrick Kenny (Gina), Staci Kempisty (Paul), Adam Lux, Christopher “Butch” Lux, Jason Lux (Aryana), Christian Lux, Ryan Lux and Brennan Lux. Also survived by 11 great-grandchildren: Breanne, Adeline, Skylar, Kendall, Reagan, Chase, Brycen, Levi, Lyla, Charlie, and Liam. Brother of Kay Smuczynski (Carl), brother-in-law of the late Gene Modrycki (Chi Chi), and Donald Modrycki (Margie). Always by his side, his beloved canine companion, Bella.

Rex’s love for his wife, family and friends is undeniable. He enjoyed family gatherings and celebrations and was consistently the “life of the party”. Always welcoming, he truly enjoyed spending time with his many friends, relatives, and cherished family. His inspiration and impact will live on.

Throughout his career, Rex worked as a Design Engineering Leader at various companies in the automotive industry and retired from Volkswagen of America. A lover of water and everything nautical, Rex loved sailing, built several boats, was a ship model maker, an author, an artist specializing in boat pictures, and loved being anywhere around the Great Lakes. Growing up, he spent many summers on Harsens Island enjoying the many freighters passing by.

Rex was a paratrooper in the U.S. Army – 82nd Airbourne Division – and was a Korean War Veteran. He also served as an active Post Commander of Fraser VFW Post #6691 from 1992-1994. Rex’s patriotism, pride, and love for this country was unwavering.

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blackbirds were my favorite along the spillway, and today if you walk there, you’ll see swans of all sorts in the water. These pathways are graced with native flora species and other treats for the walkers and runners who take advantage of them. Those walks gave us a pretty good workout — as you can imagine, five miles — but more importantly, they refreshed our minds and spirits, and they reminded us of the beautiful place in the community that we lived in.”

Bonior worked in Congress and with local officials to get the trail made throughout the 1990s, and two plaques thanking Bonior for his efforts are located along the trail.

The second memorial to Bonior’s service is a large metal and glasswork tree located at the corner of northbound Gratiot Avenue and Wellington Crescent, just outside of Mount Clemens on the banks of the Clinton River. Designed by Sterling Heights sculptors Erik and Israel Norden, the treeshaped sculpture will turn brown as it ages and represents Bonior’s dedication to environmental causes.

One cause that was formative to his federal legislative career was the preservation of the Clinton River’s natural banks. In 1977, federal funds were allocated to lining the river with concrete, but Bonior took the step to have the $345 million removed from a bill.

“It was a bad idea, and it would’ve been a terrible waste of money,” Bonior said. “As a commitment to the environment … we passed out pine seedlings throughout the district — a million trees in over a 30-year period. Legislatively, we banned PCBs, we removed arsenic from our drinking water and we stopped oil drilling in our Great Lakes.”

Numerous county politicians current and past came out to take part in the dedications ranging from former staffers to local officials from as far away as New Baltimore and Eastpointe.

Despite being out of office for 20 years, concerns about partisan cooperation were present at both ceremonies. Bonior spoke of his time finding cooperation with politicians of opposing ideologies at the trail dedication, making reference to working with Macomb County Republicans and members of Canada’s Conservative Party on Lake St. Clair issues. At the sculpture dedication, Bonior

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As part of its renaming of the David Bonior Trail, the Clinton Township Board of Trustees had two plaques thanking Bonior for his efforts to build the trail. spoke of his concerns about the future of the environment and civil political discourse.

“I see as the two top priorities, the environment, saving the planet, and the second one is saving our democracy,” Bonior said.

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NORTHERN MICHIGAN — What better way to truly explore the beauty of autumn than a road trip, especially in northern Michigan. While there are plenty of scenic rural stretches across the state, the upper stretch of the mitten offers countless panoramas of forested ridges, dunes and lakeshores ablaze in fiery reds, oranges and yellows.

Fall officially starts Saturday, Sept.

23, but colors across the northern lower peninsula are expected to reach partial to peak displays the first two weeks of October, according to various sites tracking fall foliage. If you’re thinking about a road trip north, here are a few scenic drives to consider.

Tunnel of Trees, M-119

This 20-mile scenic stretch along

Lake Michigan, from Harbor Springs to Cross Village, is by no means a road less traveled (expect heavy traffic on weekends and other times), but there’s a reason why it’s so popular and a mustvisit in the fall. Officially a state highway, M-119, this shoreline road is thick with trees, their canopies reaching over the roadway. In the fall, the trees create a tunnel of colors. Adding to the magic are glimpses of Lake Michigan, nature preserves and small villages. Just outside Harbor Springs, Pond Hill Farm offers a one-stop fall extravaganza, with pumpkin patches, hay rides, u-pick fruit, hot cider, donuts and more. There’s a playground for kids and farm animals to feed.

Farther north, stop at the Good Hart General Store, in the village of Good Hart, home to a few hundred people.

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as the village’s grocery, bakery, deli and post office. You can pick up homemade pies, cookies and other treats. If you’re looking for a diversion to a local beach or picnic spot, the store staff will guide you. At the end of the sometimes twisting route lies Legs Inn in Cross Village. It’s as kitschy and rustic as you might imagine but the inn is well-known for serving some of the best Polish fare around — including pierogi, smoked whitefish and stuffed cabbage.

M-22, Manistee to Glen Arbor

It’s a long and winding road from Manistee to Glen Arbor, but one far less-traveled than the popular Tunnel of Trees. Pick up Route 22 just north of Manistee and follow along the Lake Michigan coastline, past orchards and vineyards and farm stands selling apples and other seasonal produce. The two-lane highway passes through small communities like Onekama, Arcadia, Elberta and around picturesque inland lakes. There are spots along the way to pause and take in views of Lake Michigan. Stop in Frankfort for a cold brew at Stormcloud Brewing Co. or shop along its tidy main street. Farther north, the road passes through Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Learn more about the nearly 72,000-acre park at the Philip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire or detour along Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive for even more impressive views of Lake Michigan. Empire is also home to one of the best chocolatiers around, the Grocer’s Daughter Chocolate Shop. Always busy, Glen Arbor boasts several restaurants, gift shops, wine tastings, bike rentals and paddling adventures. M-22 continues along the perimeter of the Leelanau Peninsula, with

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embracing the city’s diversity.

Plans to improve housing in the city include expanding the new Administrative Hearings Bureau to include rental properties, property maintenance, building and fire code violations on top of anti-blight enforcement. The plan also calls for developing a property maintenance code enforcement strategy and providing the same level of accountability to the Mount Clemens Housing Commission as it does for other property owners.

The capital improvement goals focus on developing a funding strategy to pay for

easy access to about two dozen wineries, busy with harvest in the fall, and other small towns — Leland, Northport and Suttons Bay.

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The River Road parallels the winding Au Sable River in northeastern lower Michigan, from Oscoda to Huron-Manistee National Forest. The 22-mile stretch, known as the River Road National Scenic Byway, offers wonderful views of the famous river from high vantage points and stops at wellknown landmarks. One of the best viewing spots is the Foote Pond Overlook, where you can see the river from high sand bluffs. It’s also a great location to see eagles that nest nearby. The river, which empties into Lake Huron, was once a major transportation route for floating giant white pines from the surrounding forests. The Lumberman’s Monument Visitor Center pays homage to that past and shares the stories of lumberjacks through videos and displays. A 14-foot bronze Lumberman’s Monument stands high on a bank overlooking the river, a sure-bet photo opp for Instagramers. Along the way, stop at Iargo Springs and descend the 300 or so stairs to the clear springs. The stairs were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, but the springs were first discovered and used by Native Americans. The surrounding forest is abundant with outdoor activities, everything from camping and hiking to trails for off-road vehicles. Cap your road trip with a ride on the AuSable River Queen, the only paddlewheel boat operating in northern Michigan. It’s a wonderful way to enjoy views of exploding colors along the river, from the river.

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The full plan can be found online in the Sept. 5 meeting agenda packet.

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“We just made our last payment, and we’re now out from under this debt obligation but we also have all these parking lots that need attention,” said mayor Laura Kropp. “Now we can redirect those parking funds to pay for a study that says, ‘This is the most immediate need,’ and will prioritize where those parking lots need the most attention, where we need to spend the most resources and in what time frame.”

Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick, the city’s contracted engineering firm, will give attention to each of the city’s parking lots, but the engineers will not begin the parking study until several other studies are completed.

“The engineering firm right now is working on downtown studies to show us what infrastructure in terms of roads and sidewalks need to be done,” Kropp said.

“Once they complete that, then they’ll begin the study on the parking lots.”

Studies on the sewers and other parts of underground infrastructure have already been completed, meaning the city will eventually have a comprehensive report of its whole infrastructure it can use to plan capital improvement projects. When that report will be ready and when work can begin, however, are less concrete.

“The study will dictate when that work will be done and how it will be done,” said city manager Gregg Shipman.

Funding is also a question, depending on what avenues the city pursues, such as securing grants or taking out a bond.

Even without a study, city officials are aware of certain parking lots in need of attention. The asphalt and concrete quilt of the New Street parking lot is one such lot, though this will be repaired as part of next year’s Cherry Street Mall and Macomb Place

redevelopments.

“The New Street lot is our first priority, and it was also the only lot not done in our last go-around of parking lot repairs,” Kropp said.

The Roskopp parking lot is another area of interest as it is the city’s largest lot and may become part of an Artspace live-work complex, assuming discussions with the city and Artspace bear fruit.

Though the parking study and the work that will come of it is a far way off, residents are able to contact the city with road and parking concerns by using the “report issues” form linked at the bottom of every mountclemens.gov webpage.

“That ‘report a site’ gets emailed to someone that monitors it daily,” Shipman said. “If we receive one today, before the end of the day, somebody would be out there to look at it.”

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586-756-0757

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR SEPT. 21

ArtParty fundraiser: Live music, food, art demonstrations, hands-on art experiences and more, 6-9 p.m., Anton Art Center, 125 Macomb Place in Mount Clemens, theartcenter.org

SEPT. 23

44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, www.lorenzo culturalcenter.com Medicare 101: Free one-day class 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Oct. 12, Nov. 16 and Dec. 14, Room 104 at Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, RSVP to (586) 465-0588

Health and Wellness Fair: Free food, health screenings, activities and resources, also face painting, yoga, meditation and more, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Macomb Intermediate School District, 44001 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, cbirchall@misd.net

Nightmare on Auburn Road: Trick or treating, family fun zone, cider and doughnuts, crafters and vendors, zombie walk, Michigan craft beer tent, live music, find Bigfoot contest, and more, noon-8 p.m., downtown Utica

Festival of the Senses: More than 100 artists and specialty food vendors, plus performers and family activities, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Clinton Township Civic Center, 40700 Romeo Plank Road, clintontownship.com/378/ Festival-of-the-Senses Toshokan Anime Club: For grades 6-12, 7-8 p.m., Clinton-Macomb Public Library - South Branch, 35679 Gratiot Ave. in Clinton Township, registration required, (586) 226-5072, cmpl.org

SEPT. 29

Senior Fun Festival: Free safety and preparedness event with Macomb County prosecutor and experts, 9 a.m.-noon, Lorenzo Cultural Center on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, seniors.macombgov.org/ Seniors-SeniorFunFest

OCT. 7

Tony Orlando: 7:30 p.m., Macomb Center for the Perfoming Arts on Macomb Community College Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, www. macombcenter.com

OCT. 10

Widowed Friends lunch: 1:30 p.m., Ms. Mary’s and Pete Too!, 34000 S. Gratiot Ave. in Clinton Township, RSVP to Sue at (586) 549-1041 by Oct. 5

OCT. 20

Comedy and Cocktails: Benefit from 5:30-10 p.m., local comedian Dan Turco and headliner Kevin Nealon at 8 p.m., Macomb Center for the Perfoming Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, macombcenter.com

ONGOING

Front Row Center: Icons of Rock, Blues and Soul: Photo exhibit by Larry Hulst, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. until Sept. 27 (except Sept. 24), Lorenzo Cultural Center on Macomb Community College - Center Campus,

Fall Festival: Hayrides, artisan market, food trucks, music, kids activities, farm animals, nonprofit booths, cider and doughnut tent, bonfire and more, 3-7 p.m., Clawson City Park, 935 N. Custer Ave., cityofclawson.com

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OCT. 8 Art exhibits: Artist Choice Show features works by groups from Mount Clemens, St. Clair Shores, Shelby Township, Warren and Romeo, also “From Where I Sit” presented by Black Women of Macomb County, all on display until Oct. 10, Anton Art Center, 125 Macomb Place in Mount Clemens, theartcenter.org Mount Clemens Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-1 p.m.

Saturdays until Nov. 18, City Park & Ride Lot, 141 N. River Road, (586) 493-7600, www.mountclemens farmersmarket.com Widowed Friends breakfasts: 10:30 a.m. every second Monday of month, Big Boy, 16880 Hall Road in Clinton Township, RSVP to Gerry at (586) 556-9471 • 10 a.m. every third Friday of month, The Pantry, 44945 Morley Drive in Clinton Township, RSVP to Loree at (810) 335-2096.

Men overcoming loss of partner/spouse: Meetings 6-7:30 p.m. every third Tuesday of month, virtual and in person, Hospice of Michigan, 39531 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, wlawton@hom.org, (586) 263-8514 Knitting and crochet circle: 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, Harrison Township Public Library, 38255 L’Anse Creuse, Suite A, projects donated to charitable organizations, group in need of yarn, fleece craft store gift cards, (586) 329-1261 Live music: Every Tuesday-Thursday, Octopus’s Beer Garden, 152 N. River Road in Mount Clemens, (586) 221-1531 To view more events and to submit your own, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise, call (586) 498-8000.

Scare Away Hunger 5K and Family Fun Run: Supports Neighborhood House, costumes encouraged, 9 a.m., music and snacks after, Rochester Municipal Park, 400 Sixth St., register at ranh.org/events

OCT. 10

Sugar Skull! A Día de los Muertos Musical Adventure: 9:30 a.m. and noon, Macomb Center for the Perfoming Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, macombcenter.com

OCT. 12

location, 15240 15 Mile Road, fraserpubliclibrary. org

OCT. 20-21

Trick or treating: Also games and crafts, 4-8 p.m.

Oct. 20 and noon-3 p.m. Oct. 21, Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road, registration ends at noon Oct. 19, troyhistoricvillage.org

OCT. 20-22

Halloween Hoot: Enjoy spooky family fun on the nature trails, 5:40-9:10 p.m., Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve, 333 North Hill Circle in Rochester, registration required, dinosaurhill.org/hoot

OCT. 21

Halloween Bash 2023: Fundraiser for Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs includes food stations and open bar, DJ, raffle and 50-50, 7 p.m.-midnight, Premier Events Center, 20400 S. Nunneley Road in Clinton Township, halloweenparty2023.com

OCT. 23

Hall-oween: Trick or treating, seasonal crafts, cider and doughnuts, stories of Halloween past and more, 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m., Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Drive in Rochester, meadowbrookhall.org/ halloween

BeWitched & BeDazzled: Boutique shopping, lunch, costume judging and raffles, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., The Palazzo Grande, 54660 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, meadowbrooktheatreguild.com/ bewitched-bedazzled

OCT. 28

OCT. 13

Trunk or treat: 5-7 p.m., Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society Museum, 16600 Stephens Road in Eastpointe, mimths.org

Halloween Spooktacular: Trick or treating at 6, 6:30 and 7 p.m., then “Hotel Transylvania” at 7:30 p.m., Heritage Lake, 52700 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, register.shelbytwp.org

OCT. 14

HallowPalooza: Trunk or treating and free cider and doughnuts, noon-2 p.m., Tucker Senior Center, 26980 Ballard St. in Harrison Township, register at harrisontownshipmi.gov Trunk or treat: Also bounce houses, food and music, 1-4 p.m., Stahls Automotive Collection, 56516 North Bay Drive in Chesterfield Township, stahlsauto.com

OCT. 20

Friday Night Movie: Free viewing of “Hotel Transylvania,” 8-10 p.m., Fraser Public Library’s temporary

Fall Spectacular Craft Show: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sports & Expo Center, Building P on Macomb Community College - South Campus, 14500 E. 12 Mile Road in Warren, smetankacraftshows.com

Howl-O-Ween: Bring dogs to play and show off costumes, also photo opportunities and treats, noon-2 p.m., Daisy Knight Dog Park, 3410 Livernois Road in Troy, register by Oct. 27, troymi.gov

OCT. 29

Fall Fun Fair: Trunk or treat, games/prizes and refreshments, costumes encouraged, free and intended for kids in sixth grade and younger, 4-5:30 p.m., Metropolitan Church of the Nazarene, 18945 Frazho Road in Roseville, (586) 778-5010

OCT. 31

Widowed Friends Halloween party: Costumes optional, 1:30 p.m., Roger’s Roost, 33626 Schoenherr Road in Sterling Heights, call Diane at (586) 435-4928 by Oct. 25

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NOTES NEWS AND NOTE ITEMS TAKEN FROM AROUND OUR COVERAGE AREAS

Save the date for the ‘Nightmare on Auburn Road’ UTICA — The city of Utica will be hosting its first Nightmare on Auburn Road event from noon to 8 p.m. Oct. 7. The event will feature trick-or-treating downtown, a family fun zone, cider and doughnuts, crafters and vendors, a zombie walk at dusk, a Michigan craft beer tent, live music, a find Bigfoot contest, and more. Auburn Road will be closed to traffic during the event.

Photo provided by the Girl Scouts of Southeastern

Michigan

Seaholm High School student earns Shining Star Award

BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham resident Zoe Granger will be awarded the Shining Star Award by the Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan at a signature fundraising event Sept. 7 at Chroma, in Detroit’s historic Milwaukee Junction.

Granger, a senior at Seaholm High School, is being honored for developing the Caring Kids Kits and her contribution to the Girl Scouts. At the presentation Sept. 7, she will become an honorary Girl Scout.

“Zoe Granger exemplifies what it means to be a Girl Scout,” Monica Woodson, the CEO of the Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan, said in a press release. “She saw a need and created a project that made a positive impact in our community. She generously offered her time and leadership experience to our Girl Scouts. Zoe inspires all of us to do more for others.”

More information on the Shining Star Award and this year’s fundraising event can be found at gssem.org/gala.

YAPPY HOUR TO BE HELD SEPT. 21 ROCHESTER HILLS — Metro Detroiters are invited to Meadow Brook Hall’s sprawling gardens 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 21, to support the Michigan Animal Rescue League at its 14th annual Yappy Hour.

Proceeds from the pet-friendly cocktail party – MARL’s biggest fundraising event of the year – will support the organization’s work of providing life-saving care to over 1,500 homeless and at-risk dogs and cats each year. Attendees will enjoy cocktails, culinary delights, gourmet treats, several photo opportunities, a silent auction and more while mingling with two- and four-legged guests throughout the fundraiser.

“Yappy Hour is a truly special event. This year we are celebrating 70 years of MARL’s unwavering dedication to animal welfare so guests can expect an especially memorable evening,” Magee Humes, MARL’s executive director, said in a press release. ”The funds raised are critical in allowing us to continue our important work of providing life-saving care to homeless and at-risk dogs and cats.”

Cat lovers can also join in on the spirit of Yappy Hour by supporting Team Cat and MARL’s feline friends. Yappy Hour tickets start at $125 and include two drink tickets, a strolling dinner and unlimited gourmet dog treats. Certain sponsorship levels include an invitation to an exclusive VIP pre-event reception. All information can be found online at marl.org/yappy-hour.

HOPE NOT HANDCUFFS SEEKS VOLUNTEERS

METRO DETROIT — The Families Against Narcotics flagship program Hope Not Handcuffs is seeking volunteers.

Hope Not Handcuffs allows anyone who is struggling with a substance use disorder to go to any of the nonprofit’s 125-plus participating law enforcement agencies or community partners and ask for help, according to a release.

Families Against Narcotics then dispatches a volunteer “Angel” to meet the participant at their location, offer support, and work with the Hope Not Handcuffs call center on getting people placed into treatment, according to the release.

“If you’re a compassionate person who would like to be an Angel and make a difference in someone’s life, FAN can use you,” the release states.

For more information, call 833-202-HOPE (4673) or email hnh@ familiesagainstnarcotics.org.

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