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SPECIAL FEATURES Memorial Day Weekend 8 Out of This World 16 Recognizing Our First Responders 19 Apple Pie Week 22 Reflections on Ice 26 Rockin' the Shores 30
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Notable Neighbor 3 Editor’s Letter 5 Real Estate 10 All In A Day’s Work 12 Business Spotlight(s) 14,20 Smart Legal Tips 17 Financial Planning 18 Health and Fitness 38 Family Life – 1+1=19 28
Home Improvement 32 Gardening & Landscaping 34 Shoreline's Noteworthy News 35 Stepping Back in Time 36 Activity Page 40 Shores Happenings 44 Dining Guide 46
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NEIGHBOR Carolyn L. Barth
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pending her childhood on the outskirts of Chicago in Bensenville, Illinois, the most exciting day of the week for young Carolyn Barth was Wednesday—choir practice day at church where her father was the director. “Music was number one when I was growing up,” Carolyn says. “I’m an only child, so they would bring me along to sit in the choir loft during practice. The beginning of my musical journey was the day I was old enough to join the choir.” Singing has remained a passion throughout Carolyn’s life. She has done considerable solo work and sung in choirs in the Detroit area. “It’s how I express myself. I sing mostly religious music, but also sing classical or show tunes.” Two of her very favorite songs to sing over the years are “Oh Rest in the Lord” and “Climb Every Mountain.” Carolyn balanced voice lessons and singing throughout high school and college. She received an undergraduate degree in biology and voice from Elmhurst University and both her master’s and doctorate from Wayne State University. She received her Ph.D. in microbiology and immunology. Throughout the years, Carolyn has found little use for idle time and volunteered for numerous organizations, including Friends of Vision (volunteer arm of the Detroit Institute of Ophthalmology), the American Association of University Women (for over 60 years), Soroptimist of Grosse Pointe and Pettipointe Questers, #243, Grosse Pointe. She serves on the Michigan Board of Questers and is a member of the board of visitors of the Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute. She is also a member of Grosse Pointe United Methodist Church. Most importantly, Carolyn loves connecting with people. She loves babies, children, and watching families grow. She cherishes the friendship of the large Arsenault/McMillan family. For over 50 years they have been her second family. They affectionately call her “Auntie.”
Favorite Spot in SCS: The end of our dock at Harbor Place Occupation: Retired Operations Manager of Department of Pathology, Henry Ford Hospital and Coordinator of World Congresses, Detroit Institute of Ophthalmology (Henry Ford Health) Hobbies: Singing and listening to music, golf and walking Guilty Pleasure: Eating Erma’s chocolate ice cream and homemade apple pies Last Book You Read: The Moment of Lift by Melinda Gates Proudest Moment: When I was handed my Ph.D. certificate and when a friend and I surprised my parents with a 50th anniversary party—over 100 people were invited, including members of the group that formed my Father’s first church choir years before. I directed that choir at the church service the Sunday after the party. Personal Motto: There is always time to give a hand when asked. Three Words That Describe Me: Familycentered, organized and involved You’re Most Likely to Find Me: At my computer or listening to music or both I Can’t Live Without: Music and playing with little children
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The Shores St. Clair Shores Volume One • Issue Three PUBLISHER Kimbriel Towar EDITORIAL Editor: Anna Swartz Copy Editor: Patricia Austin Assistant: Mary Ann Simmerer Contributers: Flo Abke, GRI, George Arsenault, Jeffrey Brayton, David Femminineo, Christopher Redziniak, Jeff Rice, Kimberly Soulliere DESIGN Creative Director: Stephanie Lortt Designer/Web Coordinator: Elaine Nesom CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Tracy Jarrett, Robert Stark, Steve Foulkrod and Blake Yard Photography SALES Associate Publisher: Sharon McMillan Account Executives: LeighAnn Hildinger, Jessica Zachara, Rebecca Reyes DISTRIBUTION Manager Dave Colton The Shores Magazine (313) 882-0702 getshores.com editor@getshores.com
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EDITOR’S I believe that everyone has a story to tell – each human’s life experiences shape them and create their hopes and struggles. Every individual is special, not just those who are in the spotlight but many of us who may feel that we are simply living an “ordinary” life. St. Clair Shores is a community that is full of amazing people, each with their own story, and I’ve been honored to hear more of them over the last couple months.
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Throughout this third issue of the Shores, there’s a Back-toSchool focus with a whole lot of other neat articles mixed in. You’ll meet Roger Yank, a St. Clair Shores native, and his incredible therapy dog Merlen who have spent a lot of time volunteering at Oxford High School. They’ve stood in hallways, walked into classrooms and even attended prom to offer a calming presence when it was needed most.
I also can’t wait to introduce you to Val Harvey in this issue. She is a 32-year employee of Lake Shore Schools and serves as the transportation director and fills in as a bus driver as well. That’s an easy task, as she drove buses for the first 29 years of her career at Lake Shore. The youngest – but perhaps the smartest – person you’ll discover in this issue is Madeline Calappi. This 10-year-old rising fifth grader saw her invention of a utensil helmet for astronauts come to life. She was one of only four children (out of 784) who received this honor.
In this issue, you’ll also find out more about the Senior Center’s upcoming Apple Pie Week, the Harper Charity Cruise, Reflections on Ice, a recap of the Memorial Day Parade, Rockin’ the Shores and much more! I think it’s safe to say that St. Clair Shores has more than a few stories to share. At the Shores Magazine, we love digging deep and getting to know the extraordinary people within these narratives. It’s my favorite thing, honestly. Always feel free to reach out. We love hearing from you.
Photograph courtesy of Roger Yank
Editor Anna Swartz
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CRUISING FOR
Shorewood Kiwanis’ Biggest Fundraiser Will Attract Thousands on August 31 BY ANNA SWARTZ
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he adage, “the more, the better,” couldn’t be more accurate when it comes to the Harper Charity Cruise, which attracts about 40,000 attendees annually. As the largest fundraiser for Shorewood Kiwanis, the nonprofit relies on the event to support their important work throughout the year. This year’s cruise will be held on Harper from Old 8 Mile to Bayside Road on Wednesday, August 31 from 5-9 p.m. Participating in the cruise is completely free, and all types of vehicles are welcome.
Money is raised through donations, business and individual sponsorships and t-shirt sales. T-shirts are adorned with a logo designed by a Macomb Community College student. Thanks to Roy O’Brien, Shorewood Kiwanis and Macomb, the designers of the top three logos won $1,000 for first place (Martina Lasku of Mt. Clemens), $650 for second (Jillian Caverly of Warren) and $350 for third (Dipa Haque of Sterling Heights). The logo is also included on various advertising for the cruise. Lasku’s winning design features a 1959 Dodge Royal Lancer. “All the businesses on Harper participate in some way. Some have bands, some have cookouts,” said Amy O’BrienKravitz, sales manager at Roy O’Brien Ford. Roy O’Brien is the corporate sponsor for the event and has been involved with the cruise for more than 28 years.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kee Realty in St. Clair Shores is known for hosting a large party at their nowformer office building at 10 Mile and Harper. Thankfully, says Berkshire Hathaway Associate Broker Mario Como, they thought ahead and negotiated with the tenant. Como initiated the party in 2006 and is maintaining the tradition. “We put a clause in the lease agreement that we could have our annual cruise party. We took it that far because it was that special to us. We have a big party with music and food. It becomes a gathering spot. There was speculation that we had up to 1,000 people last year. It’s kinda like putting up Christmas lights – everyone wants to be Chevy Chase.”
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According to Como, there is no fee for their client appreciation party, but any donations are given to Shorewood Kiwanis. Almost $3,000 was raised at the party last year.
Harper Charity Cruise Chairperson Rosanne Minne says that one or two food trucks will be set up in the 9 Mile-andHarper Kroger parking lot. She also encourages attendees to frequent the local businesses, some of which will be barbequing or serving food outside. Parking is available in public parking lots and side streets. Many bike to the event as well, she says. Minne says that the Kiwanis start planning the cruise nine months ahead of time.
“It takes a lot of money – the police presence, t-shirts, all the paperwork and advertising..” Minne and any others who work on putting together the cruise are strictly volunteers. The event is the only 100% charity car cruise in Michigan.
Photos by Steve Foulkrod/ City of St. Clair Shores
Proceeds of the car cruise benefit a variety of projects including, but not limited to: • Lunches for St. Clair Shores Fire Department • Food Pantries • High School Senior Scholarship Program • Christmas in August (supplying children with back-to-school clothes) • Dictionary Program (every third grader receives a dictionary) • Holiday gift certificates for food • Diapers to Gianna House • Kiwanis of Michigan Foundation to support four children's hospitals • Treat developmentally disabled to Reflections on Ice Show • Many charities in St. Clair Shores
Last year’s cruise was one of the most highly attended cruises, and the hope is that 2022 rivals that.
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LOOKING BACK AT BY ANNA SWARTZ
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Spirit of Patriotism Alive at 69th Annual Parade
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n May 29, St. Clair Shores proved once again that the city cares deeply for veterans and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice while serving their country. The annual Memorial Parade drew thousands to Harper Avenue, which was lined with lawn chairs and people crowded on curbs. Candy fell like rain, while VFW posts, army bands and other veteran groups walked by in the afternoon sunshine. The approximately two-hour parade included entries that encompass many who served in the armed forces, including Jewish War Veterans & Ladies Auxiliary, U.S. Submarine Veterans, Vets Returning Home and Vietnam Veterans of America. In addition, local dignitaries, first responders, nonprofits, marching bands, scout groups, dance troupes and much more showed their support with their participation. Other highlights included a piece of the World Trade Center on display, Grand Marshal Robert Stewart, the jumper from the plane at 11 and Harper, former Detroit Tigers Dave Rozema (of 1984 World Series championship fame) and Journalist Charlie LeDuff. “The Memorial Day Parade is one of the highlights of the year and has been for 69 years,” said Mayor Kip Walby. “I grew up on Jefferson, and my family never missed a parade. This year was as exceptional as always, and the credit goes to the Parade committee, and all the people who make it happen every year, from DPW workers to the Police department, Parks and Rec staff, Communications department who record the whole parade to Bob Ihrie and Debbie O'Brien, who do the announcing, down to the residents and visitors who come back every year...It is one of the best events of the year, and I wouldn't miss it.”
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Top Left: 338th Army Band, Top Middle: Jumper at 11 Mile and Harper Photo by Robert Stark (Stark Raving Robert), Middle Left: Lakeview Marching Band, Middle Right: Mayor Kip Walby, Tom Walby, Anjoli Konja and Michele Walby, Bottom: South Lake Marching Band. All Photos by Tracy Jarrett Photography unless otherwise noted.
DayWeekend Top Left: Former Detroit Tiger Dave Rozema, Top Right: Miss St. Clair Shores Savannah Dynkowski, Bottom Left: United States Air Force Honor Guard, Bottom Middle: St. Clair Shores Eagles #3619, Bottom Right: St. Clair Shores Veteran of the Year Joe St. John Photos by Tracy Jarrett Photography
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Real ESTATE
When to Hire an Attorney for a Real Estate Transaction
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BY FLO ABKE, GRI
hile many real estate transactions are done without the assistance of an attorney, sometimes you may need one to provide advice for a successful real estate negotiation or to help you with real estate related legal questions. Here are some examples of when you may want the advice of legal counsel:
1. If you are purchasing a condo and have questions about the association bylaws or rules and regulations that the management company can't answer to your satisfaction, you may want to consult an attorney. Sometimes bylaws are not written in a manner you can easily understand. If you have questions about condo bylaws and/or rules of the association and how they will affect you, consulting an attorney may help. A real estate attorney can help you understand what you are agreeing to before you purchase the property.
2. If there is a death in the family and the decedent had property that was left in his or her name, you will need to open probate court proceedings. If you want to sell the property of a family member who passed away, you will definitely need an attorney to open a probate estate with the court so that letters of authority can be issued appointing a representative of the estate, and so that the property can be sold. No documents (broker agreements, listing agreements, purchase agreements, etc.) can be signed on behalf of the decedent until a personal representative is appointed by the court. 3. If you are purchasing a home where a non-owner occupant lives, and you want to close on the home before the non-owner occupant moves out. You're basically taking on a tenant in this situation. Is there a lease? Security deposit? What are your responsibilities, and what can go wrong if you own the home and the occupant won't move out or something in the home is damaged? An attorney can help you sort out details and explain the eviction process if necessary.
4. If you or the other party decides not to follow through with what is expected based on a signed legal real estate purchase agreement, you'll need an attorney. Consequences may occur for not doing what is included in a signed legal document.
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5. If you are purchasing a new construction home and aren't clear about your responsibility to the builder or the builder's responsibility to you, it may be prudent to meet with an attorney before you sign papers. The builder will require you to sign documents and provide a sizeable deposit before they start building your house or condo.
6. If you purchase a home and discover an expensive undisclosed problem after you move in, you may want to consult with an attorney.
There are numerous other reasons you may need legal advice before, during or after a real estate transaction. You will want to find an attorney that specializes in real estate and probate/will/trust law. These attorneys can offer the most expertise and best advice for real estate related issues before you make important and expensive real estate decisions. A St. Clair Shores native, Broker/Realtor Flo Abke, GRI, is part of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kee Realty team in St. Clair Shores. She is a member of Grosse Pointe Board of Realtors, Women's Council of Realtors, Michigan Association of Realtors and National Association of Realtors. Flo has achieved a multi-million-dollar yearly sales level since 1994. She is also a junior sectional judge for United States Figure Skating.
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ALL IN A DAY’S Lake Shore Schools Transporation Director Val Harvey BY ANNA SWARTZ A Family-Oriented Career
“Have you ever thought about being a bus driver?” That was the question that changed the trajectory of Val Harvey’s life. The woman posing the question was Harvey’s former Brownie Troop leader Jeanie Mailloux and her son’s bus driver.
“It had never crossed my mind...She told me what a great job it was. So, I put in my application and was hired right away, and I have been here ever since. The most beautiful thing [has been] driving my kids to their field trips. And then as they got older...driving them on their athletic runs.”
Harvey has three children, Evan (36), Jennifer (34) and Vance (15), who will be a junior at Lake Shore High this fall. Vance is on the bowling and golf teams, and her job allows her to attend a lot of his events. That’s one of the reasons she has stayed for so long, she says. Just before Harvey accepted a job at Lake Shore Schools, she was a single mom juggling a part-time job at Mt. Clemens General Hospital and going to college for business administration. A family health situation requiring what the doctors called “constant maternal care” caused her to lose her hospital job. But this opened the door for her 29-year career as a bus driver for Lake Shore Schools, followed by three years
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“EVERYBODY WHO COMES HERE STAYS, IT’S A GREAT PLACE TO WORK.” -VAL HARVEY in her current role of transportation director. A Shorian herself, she considers herself blessed to have a job she loves in her hometown.
The Boy Next Door
During the early days of single mom life, Harvey moved back home into her parent’s basement. Eight months later, she bought the home directly behind them. Meanwhile, her now-husband Ray Harvey, who she dated briefly in high school, moved back to his parent’s house after a divorce. They were neighbors again, just like when they were running around playing football on the lawn as kids. Harvey says they remained platonic for 12 years. “He had girlfriends, and I had boyfriends. But we always bowled and golfed together...when we didn’t have significant others. We didn’t want to ruin what we had. Then finally we went all in, and six months later we got married. That was 20 years ago.”
Harvey calls her family “extremely supportive,” and that vibe translates to the workplace too.
A Tight-Knit Crew
“We are so tight and close knit here... Most people have some connection to Lake Shore. Actually, that’s districtwide. Once a Shorian, always a Shorian.”
Nine drivers run the routes to and from Kennedy Middle School, Rogers Elementary and Masonic Heights Elementary. Special education students also utilize the buses for those schools plus Violet Elementary. About 120 students per elementary school, and around 200 for the middle school are transported each school day. Athletic runs, band performances, vocational education at other schools and Community-Based Instruction (CBI) outings for special education students are some of the many trips
2021-2022 Lakes Shore Bus Drivers: Dawn Sexton • Joan Thomas • Fran Buckman Colleen Martel • Don McGarvah • Kelly Spanick Dawn Blackstock • Doug Domzal • Michael Spanick
Middle Top: (L-R) Ray Harvey, Nathan Santana (grandson), Vance Harvey, Zoey Santana (granddaughter), Val Harvey Kaia Poole (granddaughter) Right: (L-R) Doug Domzal, Don McGarvah, Michael Spanick, Dawn Sexton, Marie Vultaggio (bus monitor), Dawn Blackstock, Kelly Spanick, Fran Buckman, Val Harvey, Joan Thomas Photos courtesy of Val Harvey
that keep the drivers busy throughout the week. Harvey still drives a bus, as the need arises. She doesn’t mind one bit.
True Care for the Children
“I have loved my job from the very beginning,” says Harvey, who students refer to as Miss Val. “There was never a time bus driving that I ever said I didn’t want to get up in the morning....I still love to drive.”
Harvey’s favorite part about her bus driving career has been getting to know the children and their families. Calling out a friendly “good morning” when the door opens is a good feeling, too. Sometimes, the kids give out hugs, Christmas presents, cards, flowers or a proudly presented dandelion. “And then you have a middle schooler who gets you a Christmas present, and you’re like, ‘wow.’ Sometimes you have a relationship with them, and I love it. I hate to say this, but I had a kid that I drove to ECS [Early Childhood Center], and now I’m driving her kid.”
Most days, Harvey is in the Transportation Department office next to Lake Shore High. She begins work at 5:30 a.m. answering emails and phone calls. Most of the correspondence pertains to route changes, such as a child needing to be picked up at another parent’s house. Other times, Harvey’s department has coordinated the drop off and pick up of homeless or displaced families – even if they are now outside the school district’s boundaries. This helps provide some normalcy for the children. Despite Harvey sitting behind a desk most days, the office is bustling with activity. Drivers come and go between runs.
“Everybody who comes here stays, it’s a great place to work,” she says.
“The number one thing that I can honestly say about every single driver is that they truly care about the kids. They care about what’s going on at home, what’s going on in their neighborhood...You can’t be a bus driver and not love your job.”
MISS VAL'S
Favorites
Favorite Music: Christian and Country Movie: I Can Only Imagine Weekend Activities: Spending time with the family Hobbies: Gardening, sewing and traveling Places I have traveled: U.P., Florida, Tennessee, Myrtle Beach, Aruba, Puerto Rico, Germany, Canada, Chicago, New York City, Cooperstown, New York, and a beautiful three-week road trip out West Favorite Spot in Saint Clair Shores: My mom's beautiful backyard
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BUSINESS
spotlight
BY ANNA SWARTZ
Roy O'Brien
& 76 Years at 9 Mile Mack for The Infamous Jingle
“Stay on the right track to 9 Mile and Mack to get the best deal in toooown, cause Roy O’Brien has the best deal around.” This original jingle, sung by Detroit-based group The Gaylords in the 1950s, was playing from the computer speakers in Sales Manager Amy O’Brien-Kravtiz’s office. A cross between a barbershop quartet and a pop vocal group, the harmonized voices were the result of a marketing strategy to literally get the dealership on the map. It started, O’Brien-Kravitz said, with a lost customer driving to St. Clair, Michigan to find the dealership. Since the catchy tune mentions the crossroads, they hoped no one would make that mistake again. And now, Roy O’Brien Ford has been a landmark in St. Clair Shores for 76 years. “I’ve been on an airplane before and someone says, ‘Where do you work?’ and they started singing the jingle,” O’BrienKravitz says. “It’s very recognizable. It’s our little claim to fame.”
Four Generations of O’Briens
O’Brien-Kravitz’s grandfather Roy E. O’Brien opened the dealership in 1946 during World War II. No new vehicles were being built at the time, so he sold used vehicles in the showroom until Ford began shipping new vehicles again. Always a prominent dealership in the area over the decades,
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Roy O’Brien ranks in the top 150 for sales volume out of the 3,200 Ford dealerships nationally.
“I work alongside several fourth-generation family members,” O’Brien-Kravitz says. “I am told it’s very unusual for a business to succeed through [this many] generations.” Five of the seven O’Brien siblings are currently involved in the business or have retired from it. Every sibling worked at the dealership at some point, she says, such as filing in high school.
Key to Their Success
Almost 110 employees work within the dealership’s various departments: Service, New and Used Sales, Business Office, Parts, Collision and Body Shop. O’Brien-Kravtiz credits their business’ success with their low turnover rate. For instance, their salespeople have been there for an average of 17 years. Hiring is done slowly, and people are often given opportunities in other departments. In addition to employee retention, Roy O’Brien prides itself on having excellent customer service. Adapting to the times is one way that Roy O’Brien keeps customers coming back.
“Our goal is to embrace evolving vehicle technology and the process by which folks acquire vehicles,” O’Brien-Kravitz says. “We will strive to deliver superior products and service in this vibrant community for many years to come.”
Future of Vehicle Sales
She is often asked about the current lack of inventory and the high cost of vehicles. “I’d like to think that in a couple more years, when the effects of Covid wear down a little bit that maybe we can return, and price levels will level off...in appliances and cars and groceries. We all need that.”
One thing O’Brien-Kravitz made very clear was that price gouging – selling several thousand dollars over the sticker price – does not exist at their dealership. “Every day we get offers to sell the few vehicles that we do have...for anywhere from $2,000 to $10,000 over sticker [price],” she says.
Top Left: Roy O’Brien Ford in 1946 Top Right: Roy O’Brien Ford in 1966 Bottom Left: Sales Manager Amy O’Brien
Bottom Right: (L-R) John O’Brien (retired from Parts), Chairman Mark O’Brien, Kathleen O’Brien (retired SCS school teacher), Sales Manager Amy O’Brien-Kravitz, President and General Manager Roy P. O’Brien, Maureen O’Brien-Bratto (retired from Vehicle Sales), Beverly O’Brien (mother) and Eve McCarty (retired caregiver) Photos courtesy of Roy O'Brien
Community Involvement
Roy O’Brien also serves the community as the corporate supporter of the Shorewood Kiwanis Harper Charity Cruise (28-plus years); the title sponsor of Rockin’ the Shores; and longtime supporters of the St. Clair Shores fireworks, Memorial Day Parade and June Fest. Roy O’Brien Ford is located at 22201 E. 9 Mile Road in St. Clair Shores.
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10-YEAR-OLD'S INVENTION BROUGHT TO LIFE
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hat challenges do astronauts face when they’re in a rocket ship? That’s what Masonic Heights student Madeline Calappi was asking herself when she dreamed up a utensil helmet for use in outer space. After all, astronauts can’t have their fork floating away when they have mac and cheese to eat, right? Calappi’s problem-solving skills were noticed, as her invention was one of only four ideas chosen to be brought to life out of 784 total entries in this year’s Operation LiftOff: Little Inventors MISD Mission Moon. STARBASE One, a nonprofit youth program utilizing STEM education, created the helmet using CAD design and 3D printing. The process began on May 13 when Calappi met the makers via Zoom and discussed her utensil helmet idea and planned how to create her vision. The conversation covered the design, materials “MADELINE IS A and colors. ONE-OF-A-KIND KID.” "My favorite color is purple. I'd like for the fork, -REBECCA CALAPPI knife, and spoon to be silver," Calappi said. She wanted Velcro on the helmet, exactly what NASA uses, too. According to Mark Muzzin, STEM education consultant, her invention is a big deal. He said that nine districts and 27 teachers participated. Calappi created her submission in Debbie Bloomhuff's fourth grade class during the 20212022 school year. Her classmates, which included best friend Sierra Grant, loved her concept. On June 9, a special celebration was held to honor Calappi and three other young inventors from Macomb County whose ideas were also being brought to life. "It looked cool,” says Calappi of her helmet prototype. “I liked it. It was way more than I hoped it would be." Madeline Calappi’s mother, Rebecca Calappi, said that the entire family – she, her husband and son – are very proud of Madeline. She explained the experience as “an amazing opportunity for her to grow and gain confidence.” “Madeline is a one-of-a-kind kid,” Rebecca Calappi says. “She is true to herself, determined and caring. This program certainly met its goal with her as she is excited to further Top: Madeline Calappi's idea on paper explore science and engineering projects. Combine that Left: Madeline Calappi, left, with her desire to be a DJ, and she could be the first person Middle with Rick Simms and Jill Brodzik from STARBASE One – Simms and Brodzik to throw a dance party on another planet!” created the helmet prototype For more information about Starbase, go to www. starbaseone.org. To check out ideas from other young people, Middle Right: Madeline Calappi with her mother Rebecca Calappi check out littleinventors.org/ideas
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Photos courtesy of Rebecca Calappi
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Your Rights Following an Auto Accident BY DAVID FEMMININEO
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hen you are involved in an automobile accident, it is certainly important to be aware of what you are entitled to receive. After all, you have paid for insurance to protect you if you are involved in an accident. Generally, your insurance company will love you right up until the moment that you actually file a claim. Then, often times, your insurance company will then do everything they can to not pay your claim or only partially pay you what you are entitled to. Specifically, you have certain rights against your own insurance company and then certain rights against the other driver. Since Michigan is a No-Fault State, you have certain rights against your own insurance company regardless of fault. Those rights, against your OWN insurance company, are:
1. The right to recover 85% of your wages for the first 3 years following the accident so long as your doctor disables you from working. 2. You can receive $20 per day for assistance around the house for your normal activities of daily living that you would normally perform on your own and now require others’ help.
3. Payment of medical bills up to the amount of the limits of medical that you purchased from your auto insurance company (this can be as low as zero or as high as unlimited). It is important to recognize and understand the rights that you have against your own insurance company so that you can obtain the compensation that you deserve.
Now, against the other driver, you have the right to recover for your pain, suffering, fright, shock, embarrassment, humiliation, depression, stress and anxiety that occurs as a result of the accident. You also may recover any excess medical bills beyond your limits as well as any excess wage loss beyond the maximum wage loss rate under Michigan law. Lastly, you may also recover for any permanent disfigurement that may have occurred as a result of the accident and the resulting surgeries, cuts, road rash, etc.
The recovery against the other driver involved in the accident is strictly dependent upon fault. You must be less than 50% at fault for causing the accident in order to be able to recover. Unfortunately, if you are greater than 50% at fault for causing the accident (even if you are determined to be 51% at fault) you are barred from recovering under Michigan law. Michigan law can be complicated regarding automobile accidents. I would advise that you seek legal advice immediately following an automobile accident so that you may fully exercise your rights.
David Femminineo is an auto accident injury attorney and founding owner of Femminineo Law in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. David graduated from Detroit College of Law in 1996 and has been practicing injury law for over 25 years. David can be reached at his office at (586) 954-9500 or on his website at getdavidgetpaid.com.
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Financial PLANNING
Don’t Write Off the Second Half of 2022, Yet B Y J E F F R E Y B R AY TO N
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can’t recall a time with this many conflicting economic signals all at once. Unfortunately, in the face of heightened levels of uncertainty, the path of least resistance for the stock market is generally lower, and this is exactly what we have seen in 2022 thus far. This year has been a painful reminder that investing is not always easy or fun.
The reality is what we have experienced this year in the stock market, while unsettling, is more normal than the previous 18-24 months. U.S. markets had been moving higher, almost without interruption, since the spring of 2020. Statistics collected by Dow Jones Market Data tell us that the broad market will fall between 12-14% on average once every calendar year. I know historical averages are of little solace when your investments are declining every month, but it does confirm the declines have always been temporary.
Why have markets fallen in 2022? Several factors are at play, but we believe the main trigger has been a sudden pivot by the Federal Reserve (Fed) toward a more aggressive schedule of interest rate hikes to fight inflation. Let’s discuss the nutshell version of Fed monetary policy. Inflation is essentially a symptom of an overheating economy, and the Fed is attempting to cool the economy down by increasing the cost of borrowing. The fear is that the Fed will raise rates too aggressively and, in the process, choke economic growth and potentially
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push the economy into a recession. This risk adds a layer of uncertainty to future economic growth and earnings, and markets hate uncertainty. It now seems everyone is expecting the worst case scenario for 2022, and the year is only half over! The media has us so obsessed with what could go wrong, it’s nearly impossible to consider the other side of the coin. There is still the possibility that the U.S. economy will grow faster than expected, and worker productivity, along with wages, will go up. In this case, corporate profits will improve. Broken supply chains may heal and even improve. Corporate America was forced to adapt and innovate to keep running during the pandemic, and this could result in a new wave of productivity as the pandemic finally eases. All of this could be more than enough to offset any harm caused by moderating interest rates. Please don’t mistake this for a forecast. I submit these potentially positive developments just as a reminder that not everything is doom and gloom. Markets have a funny way of surprising us – both down and up.
Jeffrey Brayton is a graduate of the University of Michigan and has an MBA from Wayne State University. He is the co-owner of Lakeshore Financial Planning in St. Clair Shores and has spent the last 29 years helping individuals and families clarify and work toward achieving their unique financial goals. For more information about Lakeshore Financial Planning, go to www.lakeshorefinancialplanning.com
recognizing
OUR FIRST RESPONDERS Optimist Club Hosts SCS Appreciation Breakfast
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he Optimist Club of St. Clair Shores hosted the SCS Police & Fire Appreciation & Recognition Breakfast on May 19. Of the 170 people in attendance, 103 included police and firefighters and their family members. This gathering was extra special, since the breakfast had not been held since 2019 due to the pandemic.
Both departments recognized individuals and handed out their department certificates from late 2019, 2020 and 2021. For the police, officers were honored for meritorious service, lifesaving and an award for valor. The Fire Department presented special recognition, lifesaving, letter of accommodation awards and firefighter of the year. Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel served as the guest speaker at the event. In addition, the breakfast was sponsored by Michigan Schools & Government Credit Union, Bagnasco Calcaterra Funeral Home, Kaul Funeral Home and The Loop.
“Prior to Covid, this had been an annual appreciation and recognition breakfast for both St. Clair Shores departments," Optimist Club President Debbie DePape said. "As one of our signature events, we are very proud of both our police and firefighters and look forward to next year's event.”
Top: Representatives of Michigan Schools & Government Credit Union (far left and far right) followed by, left to right, Optimist Club Vice President Dave Martin, Fire Chief James Piper, Police Chief Jason Allen and Optimist Club President Debbie DePape Bottom: SCS police and firefighters with Miss St. Clair Shores Savannah Dynkowski
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BUSINESS
spotlight
BY ANNA SWARTZ
It’s been around since the 1950s, but many are still unfamiliar with this unique spa treatment. Semrow and Spencer experienced it for the first time about seven years ago on one of their first dates. “Float therapy is a cabin with 10 inches of water and 1,200 pounds of Epsom salt, so it’s denser than the Dead Sea,” says Semrow. “The temperature is the same as your skin, about 94.5 degrees. When you’re lying there floating, the zero-gravity aspect helps realign your spine and muscles because you don’t have any sort of gravity that's keeping your body from being the way that it should be.” Plus, Epsom salts are great for relieving tense or overworked muscles. For this reason, many professional sports teams he year was 2021, and engaged couple Taylor have their own float tanks. Those with MS, fibromyalgia Semrow and Jason Spencer both found themselves and other chronic conditions will experience relief from in a state of limbo. Spencer’s decade-long gig as a floating, according to Semrow. At the spa, the two float cabins are in separate rooms, and touring musician had ended, and Semrow was struggling to find the just the right work environment as a massage clients have the option for a complete sensory deprivation therapist. So, Semrow decided to make a dream a reality and experience while floating, turning off lights and sound. This create the perfect place herself – from the décor, soothing is good for mindfulness, Semrow says, which helps with vibe and services offered to the extra care she wanted to anxiety and depression. Spencer loves the creativity that is sparked from being provide her clients. With Spencer’s support, her vision led to the opening of Sirona Wellness Spa on May 1, 2022. The in the cabin. “Everyone is stuck in this world of stimuli,” Semrow adds. “It’s like TVs, people, your phones. It’s an business specializes in float and massage therapy. “I feel like people don’t always know how to start their hour to force yourself to just shut that all off.” [self-care] journey,” says Semrow. “It's not all about exercise Massage + Floating = A Perfect Pairing or eating right. It’s about taking care of your body and your For those who want to pair floating with massage, they mind too. We felt like we needed a place like this in the area.” recommend floating first to warm up the muscles. This allows the therapist to get to those deeper muscles a little Denser Than the Dead Sea While Semrow is passionate about massage therapy, easier. The spa offers 10 types of massages, including they loved the idea of bringing both float and massage Couples Swedish and Couples Deep Tissues, as well as therapy together because of their combined physical and Cupping, Reiki & Reiki (energy healing) and Ashiatsu (deep mental health benefits. But first, what is float therapy? compression using feet instead of hands).
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Top Right: Sirona Wellness Spa owners Jason Spencer and Taylor Semrow hired local artist Ivan Montoya to paint the inviting mural by the spa's entrance. He has also created murals in Mexicantown and Eastern Market. Middle: One of two float rooms at Sirona Top Left: A space for clients to relax after enjoying float or massage therapy Bottom: The reception area Interior photos by Blake Yard Photography
Shortly after the salon opened, an infrared sauna was added to Sirona. It can be booked separately. This offers the benefits of light therapy which, according to Spencer, range from improved mental health to the ridding of toxins and heavy metals.
A Wellness Community
In addition to Spencer and Semrow, three additional massage therapists and one manager help Sirona run smoothly six days a week (closed Tuesdays). As their business grows, they may add classes and workshops, like meditation or yoga pop-ups. For now, they’re excited to continue greeting new and returning clients. “We want to have a welcoming space. We don’t want people to feel rushed out. We want to build this community where we know people’s names, and they know us. We can catch up about their kids and...get to know them. It’s not just an ‘in-and-out, give me your money kind of thing.’ We really want to build more of a wellness community of mental and physical health.”
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apple pie week
A SWEET TIME AT THE SENIOR CENTER BY ANNA SWARTZ
REC PE Open Face Apple Pie
Ingredients 9-inch pie crust Enough thinly sliced Granny Smith apples to generously fill crust 1 ¼ cup sugar 1 stick margarine or butter 1 tablespoon flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 egg ¼ teaspoon salt Directions Thinly slice apples. Stir together flour, sugar, salt and cinnamon. Add egg and mix. Add melted margarine or butter and mix well, then pour over apples. Bake at 450°for 10 min., then lower to 350° for 30-40 min., or until apples are tender. From the kitchen of Wandena Swartz & in memory of her mother Wanda Sisk, who handed down this recipe
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pple Pie Week, scheduled for the week of September 12, makes life a bit sweeter at the St. Clair Shores Senior Activity Center. Just ask Joyce McKinnon, who has been helping with the annual event for two decades. She says that member volunteers start peeling apples on Sunday and work through Thursday. Pies are for sale on a first-come, first-served basis on Tuesday through Friday and typically disappear within 30 minutes.
Money raised is used to supplement the cost of the center’s meals program, which offers low-cost lunches for seniors (50+) at 11:30 a.m. every weekday. A suggested donation of $5 donation is requested for those over 60, and $6 for those under 60. These meals are open to everyone, not just Senior Center members or St. Clair Shores residents. Senior Center Coordinator Matt Hubinsky says these meals are referred to as “dining with your friends,” as it is a congregate meal program. “A lot of wonderful friendships are created as a result,” he says. The appeal (pun intended) of this occasion for McKinnon? “I enjoy peeling apples,” she says. “And I get to talk to my lady friends.”
These friendships were all formed at the Senior Center. Originally a group of 24, McKinnon refers to her crew as “the birthday club,” since she met them when the center brought out cake and coffee in honor of everyone’s birthdays each month. Since McKinnon met these women and men, their group has dwindled to 14.
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A 67-year St. Clair Shores resident, McKinnon and her husband Marvin live within walking distance of the Senior Center. At the age of 87, she drives these days and faithfully shows up about five times every week. Her favorite activities include exercising and playing rummy.
Top Middle: Joyce McKinnon, left, and Joan Chapman Far Right Bottom: Jannett Williams Photos courtesy of the St. Clair Shores Senior Center
Senior Center Coordinator Matthew Hubinsky says that 80 bushels of apples were used during last year’s Apple Pie Week. A total of 1,000 pies were made in 2021, and the goal is to make the same amount this year. Chef Marti Marques and several assistants are the ones who add the special ingredients to the peeled apples and create the perfect homemade pies.
According to Hubinsky, Marques makes a different recipe each year. The type of apples used are a key factor in the recipe chosen, he says.
As for McKinnon, when she’s not busy with Apple Pie Week, she enjoys baking at home. “I get recipes out of the newspaper. I let [my friends] be my guinea pigs." Questions about volunteering for Apple Pie Week, or how to buy a pie? Call Diane or Annette at (586) 498-2413. For more information about the Senior Center’s meal program, call Jeff at the center’s Helping Hands line at (586) 498-2339.
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hope
HAS FOUR LEGS
SCS Native and His Australian Shepherd Bring Smiles and Calm to Oxford High BY ANNA SWARTZ
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t Oxford High School in Oxford, Michigan, Merlen is popular – his confident demeanor and kind temperament draw people to him. It’s common to see him in the halls between classes surrounded by a crowd of admirers. Interacting with him makes their day brighter, which is his sole purpose at school. That’s because Merlen is a 10-year-old Australian Shepherd therapy dog owned by St. Clair Shores native Roger Yank, a 1964 Lake Shore High graduate. Merlen and Yank spent two days per week in 2022 volunteering at Oxford High, and they plan to continue in the fall.
Therapy Dogs of Oxford High
On a typical school day, about four therapy dogs from various organizations can be found at Oxford High. Merlen is a 2015 graduate of U.S.A. Therapy Dogs, and five other dogs from the same organization also volunteer at the high school. Yank estimates that approximately 20 dogs of various breeds have walked the halls this year.
“The therapy dogs in the school have been able to provide a sense of joy and playfulness that was so needed here,” says Christine Ellis, family school liaison at Oxford High for the 2021-2022 school year. “Merlen specifically is remarkable. It takes a special dog to come into this environment – not only the institutional feel of the building but the additional anxiety and stress that is clinging to the air here. But Merlen just came in with his sunshine smile and quiet confidence...He would stand at the entrance door, and you could see [the students’] entire body language shift.”
When Yank, who currently resides in Oxford, discovered that the school was seeking therapy dogs to help students and staff heal after the November 2021 tragedy, he started making phone calls. In late January, he was called at the last
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minute to bring Merlen to the open house that unveiled a renovation to parts of the school.
“Absolutely, I’ll be there in 15 minutes,” Yank said. “Everyone was petting [Merlen] and loving him. He was hugging everybody.” That was the night that introduced them to their work at the school.
Mike Senn, part of the security team employed by ESS at Oxford High, became friends with Yank and Merlen. A retired Detroit police officer who later worked as plain clothes security personnel, Senn felt that he had more to offer and could help with the healing process at the school. During the spring of 2022, Senn was stationed inside the hallway near the main entrance. This spot is where Senn, Yank and Merlen spent many mornings waiting to greet students. Senn also has St. Clair Shores roots – he is a 1969 South Lake graduate.
A Special Duo
“I think it’s 200% positive,” Senn says of Yank’s volunteer work with Merlen. “The look on the kids’ faces is worth a million dollars. It eases their anxiety...You’ll see Roger stopped at a corner between classes, there could be six to eight kids stopped, taking turns petting [Merlen]. The dog is just like their good buddy. And I read that off their faces, it’s genuine. Now, Roger is a very nice person. His temperament is perfect. They both have the same temperament...Their presence is what brings a good feeling to the school.” Ellis agrees with Senn, that Yank and Merlen are a remarkable duo. She also notes that Oxford High has an enrollment of about 1,800 students, so each day brings a lot of activity.
“Roger is a really special person, to be able to continue coming here,” Ellis says. “It’s a lot to ask from anyone,
especially a volunteer. He has a way about him that is instantly calming. He made such a huge difference throughout the year. I feel super honored to have gotten to know them. It takes an emotional toll on the handler and the dogs.”
Additional training earned Merlen the title of “Advanced Trick Dog” in 2018 from American Kennel Club. According to Karen Yank, he now knows 50 tricks, 13 more than was necessary for his title. The tricks are often incorporated into his therapy with children and adults.
Merlen’s Mission: Bringing Joy to Students
Yank and Merlen spent partial days on Mondays and Wednesdays at the school. Sometimes greeting students at the start of the day, finding a central spot during passing time for maximum petting access or visiting classrooms. Some doors have a “Dogs Welcome Anytime” sign; other times Yank knocks and peeks in. Then Merlen squeezes between desks to greet students. “He does his job very well,” Yank says. “Even when I go into classrooms, he goes from person to person.” And yet, all this socializing can be tiring for Merlen. “Some days, it’s too hot in the school for him,” Yank says. “He’ll do it if I keep pushing him. We’ll go out and get some fresh air, and I’ll give him a break.”
Merlen’s incredible manners and patience are due to his therapy dog training. He was also a show dog before Roger Yank and his wife Karen Yank owned him. His therapy training included how to walk past another person and how to properly greet them. Avoiding distraction is another key component to training.
Merlen holds a special place in the hearts of the students. Multiple pictures of him can be found on a student-run Instagram account @oxforddoggies, dedicated to all therapy dogs at the school. In the end, Merlen is at Oxford High to bring a sense of joy and calm. It’s clear he has succeeded, thanks to the constant support of the Yanks.
“Merlen is a confident individual, it’s like he knows that he’s doing a good thing,” Senn says. “He just shows up and he’s himself...He’s showing his love to the kids. Of course, he can’t talk, but he doesn’t need to.” Left Page: Merlen’s first appearance on the student-run @oxforddoggies Instagram account
Top Right: Christine Ellis at the Oxford High prom with Merlen Photo by Karen Yank Middle Left: Roger and Karen Yank with Merlen at the Oxford High prom Courtesy of Roger Yank Middle Right: Merlen’s “trading card” Courtesy of Roger Yank
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reflections
ON ICE
Spring Show Is Source of Joy for Skaters, Audience BY ANNA SWARTZ A Long-Awaited Event
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hree years is a long time to wait for your favorite annual event as a figure skater – Reflections on Ice. Just ask Molly Schelosky, who is a coach and choreographer who also skates in the show. “After cancellations of our last two shows due to Covid, all [of us] were incredibly excited to get back on the ice and perform for the audience,” Schelosky said. “The show was filled with great music and over 100 skaters ready to debut what we had been working on for weeks! It felt amazing to be able to perform in front of a big crowd again to celebrate all our hard work.” The 50th anniversary of the Reflections on Ice show, titled “Night at the Museum,” was held at Civic Arena on May 13-15. A total of four performances were held over the weekend. Based on the 2006 movie of the same name, which starred Ben Stiller, the show boasted participating skaters ranging in age from 3 to 63. According to Schelosky, the skaters come from the St. Clair Shores Figure Skating Club, members of the learn-to-skate program and synchronized skating teams from the area. In addition to the open-to-the-public shows, a special dress rehearsal show for the developmentally disabled is held on Friday morning. Shorewood Kiwanis coordinates invites and provides snacks for attendees at the show.
Behind the Scenes with the Director
Claire LaDue has served as the director of the Spring Ice Show for 15 years. She grew up in England and competed there before joining Disney on Ice and touring all over the world. She met her husband in the U.S. and directed at two rinks before coming to the Civic Arena. “I immediately knew that this would be my home due to the camaraderie amongst the coaches,” she says.
“AFTER CANCELLATIONS OF OUR LAST TWO SHOWS DUE TO COVID, ALL [OF US] WERE INCREDIBLY EXCITED TO GET BACK ON THE ICE.” -MOLLY SCHELOSKY
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Planning the behind-the-scenes aspect of the show is a six-month project for LaDue, who picks out and orders 250 costumes for the occasion. The ones she can’t find to fit her theme, she has made. She also picks and edits about 75 songs total for the music in each number. Skaters are then grouped together by age and levels. That’s usually 30 acts, she says. Coaches, including LaDue, then choreograph the numbers. LaDue’s daughter Sophia is a senior this year, and she had her first solo in the show. “I’ve been watching her since she was three. It’s her favorite time of year.” “The ice show is very special for the skaters and different from competing because they don’t have to do their hardest elements and land jumps and [focus on] rotating all their spins. They seem to become more comfortable as the weekend progresses, and they really start to shine.” Schelosky, who played Marie Antoinette during the show, shared LaDue’s sentiment: “It was so much fun. After spending a whole year competing by yourself, [doing] something with other people was just an amazing feeling.”
Shorewood Kiwanis’ Involvement
That incredible feeling was shared by the audience as well. The crowd of 400 with developmental disabilities who attended the dress rehearsal on Friday morning greatly enjoyed the show, says Shorewood Kiwanis member Dave Rutter. He, along with fellow Kiwanian Lori Grimsley, were the volunteers who spearheaded the annual involvement of their organization this year. This includes coordinating attendees with local organizations, greeting guests, escorting them to seats and giving them goodie bags. “This is the highlight of their year – even more than birthdays and Christmas,” Rutter said. “They really love it. It works great for both sides, for the skaters and the patrons. It’s been a very good arrangement for 50 years and brings them joy.” Shorewood Kiwanis also gives a cash donation to the St. Clair Shores Figure Skating Club to contribute to the cost of renting a wheelchair ramp/platform that holds 10 wheelchairs side by side. This roughly five-foot by 40-foot platform was placed on the north end of the rink, giving a birds-eye view. The Kiwanis also placed an ad in the show’s program, to help support the St. Clair Shores Figure Skating Club. Rutter explains how helping the skating club fits perfectly into Kiwanis' mission of helping children: “It incorporates physicality with art, and it teaches life lessons. When you’ve landed a jump, you’ve fallen 100 times before that.”
Top: (L-R) St. Clair Shores Figure Skating Club soloists and featured skaters Luc Henri, Rachel Vohs, Lydia McNanney, Sophia Kalyvas, Ryleigh O’Donoghue, Sophia Riviera, Molly Schelosky, Abby Owczarek, Lucy Turrini and Sophia LaDue Middle: Molly Schelosky Bottom: Participants in the group number “Vikings”
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life
FAMILY 1+1=19
This series follows St. Clair Shores resident George Arsenault’s journey. Now 94 years young, George looks back at what it was like to raise a family of 19.
The Day 1+1 Equaled 19
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une 10, 1966 was a perfect day: Delores and I were married and started our 1+1=19 joint venture. It was sunny and in the low 70s as I drove my children to Delores’ house on the morning of the wedding. After all 17 children passed final inspection, we got into our two nine-passenger station wagons and drove to St. Clare De Montefalco Catholic Church in Grosse Pointe Park for the wedding.
George and Delores’ wedding day on June 10, 1966.
On our way to the church, my car radio was playing songs like “People,” “Strangers in the Night,” and “Follow Your Dreams” from the popular movie, “The Sound of Music.” I felt that this was a good omen, and I thought that this venture of ours was predestined to succeed. Everything was pointing in that direction.
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The children were full of anticipation, as Delores had planned for all 19 of us to be included in the ceremony. Delores’ sister Patricia asked our two youngest daughters, “Who’s getting married this morning?” Three-year-olds Mary Ann McMillan and Janet Frances Arsenault both answered, “We all are! All of us!” They were right. We were all getting married. One big happy wedding would make one big happy family. That was our prayer.
We wanted unity, and it would start from the very beginning. It would not be your children and my children. It would be our children. Delores’ four older boys – Donald, Jamien, Tim and Joe – were on the altar assisting Father Sweeney in the mass ceremony. Six-year-old Susan McMillan and 5-yearold Aileen Arsenault wore blue organdy dresses as the lookalike flower girls. The remaining children preceded down the center aisle, followed by the bride and groom. All the children dressed up in their best, many had new shoes. Everyone had something new. It was quite a glorious show. The next step was the seven Arsenault children joining the McMillan children at St. Clare School in the fall. The school was full, but the principal adjusted and added seven more spots for our family. When the two 3-year-olds started school two years later, the nun said to little Mary Ann, “You’re from the Arsenault-McMillan family, aren’t you? Which one are you?” Little Mary Ann replied, “I’m number 17.”
George Arsenault has been a St. Clair Shores resident for over 26 years. He worked for GM, retiring after 36 years, and then retired from Chrysler Motor in 1996 after eight years. He worked as a financial analyst, computer programmer and systems director. He raised a family of 19 in the Grosse Pointes before moving to St. Clair Shores.
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ROCKIN’
Festival’s Success Proves Downtown SCS is a Hot Spot
Detroit-based band Sponge plays at every Rockin’ the Shores Band photo courtesy of Sponge
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manager at Roy O’Brien Ford. “It brings people to St. Clair Shores and showcases the businesses that are down here. Without having a music festival in the street, some wouldn’t know that there’s an amazing coffee shop right there. Caffè Far Bella has excellent coffee and soups. And [there’s] The Cheesecake Shoppe. There are also several bars and restaurants: Shores Inn, Firehouse, Copper Hop, and Cache', the new cocktail lounge...I don’t want [residents] to just drive through. It’s nice to have something that brings them into the street that allows them to see what we offer.”
“We get behind [Rockin’ the Shores] because it’s good for the neighborhood,” says Amy O’Brien-Kravtiz, sales
“We love an opportunity to bring the community together,” O’Brien-Kravitz says. “What better way than to host a music festival in our backyard! With a wide variety of musicians, there truly is something for everyone.”
owntown St. Clair Shores has been successful in putting itself on the map as a popular hangout spot. This is just what Roy O’Brien Ford was hoping for when they became the title sponsor of the first Rockin’ the Shores event in 2016. This year, the one-day festival will take place on Saturday, September 17, from 1-11 p.m. Just like every year, Detroit-based band Sponge will perform, along with Vertical Horizon and at least 10 local bands with original music. Two stages will be set up in the 9 Mile and Mack area, which will be closed to traffic to make way for the expected 3,000 to 5,000 attendees. Food trucks, a full bar with craft beer and liquor, and oversized games like Connect Four, Jenga and corn hole will add to the fun atmosphere. There is a cover charge after a certain time. Stay tuned to RockintheShores.com for more details.
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Other sponsors for the event include Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Petitpren, Maker’s Mark and Faygo. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Cowbell Choir, and the money will be funneled to music programs for children.
Photos courtesy of 360 Event Productions
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home IMPROVEMENT TACKLE END-OF-SUMMER PROJECTS BY CHRISTOPHER REDZINIAK
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ummer is in full swing, and now is the time to get moving on outdoor projects while the sun shines. Stay away from interior work that keeps you in the attic or other cramped spaces where the ambient temperature can make working miserable. Head outside for some fresh air.
Back to the Basics of Landscaping
When it comes to landscaping, focus on water diversion for the yard and avoid adding shrubbery and tree planting till the fall.
Planting in the summer adds to your curb appeal but can be wasted cash with the right plant in the wrong season. Trees and shrubs like cooler weather and lots of water to establish their root system before the winter but can wait till the fall. August heat will keep your plant from flourishing from the transplant and require more attention to start growing. Focus on making sure soil around your home is graded away from your foundation with the highest point sitting close and the lowest moving water away from structures on your property. Pull invasive vegetation away from your home. Beautiful as it can be, ivy can crush chimneys and pull down exterior walls if left alone. They can also be hiding critters waiting to make a home for the winter months.
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Cracked Concrete & Peeling Paint
Seal the cracks between the foundation, driveways and walk. This will keep moisture from seeping into your basement. Products used for sealing and cement require curing times, so summer temperatures are optimal.
Spend a weekend taking your home’s exterior from old to new. Faded color or old, cracked paint that has seen a few seasons requires your attention. Every four to five years homeowners should be repainting their home before cracks and chipping begins. Cracking paint can occur with heat from direct sunlight and moisture. When paint starts chipping away, your facelift is overdue, and your exterior surfaces need repair.
You want to avoid having to do these types of repairs and maintenance once the weather begins to cool. Take the time now to prevent winter hassles. Christopher Redziniak is a co-owner of Red Baron Enterprises, LLC, serving Southeastern Michigan, and is a second-generation handyman. He is active in working within our community, encouraging, and supporting other family-owned businesses in the area.
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B Y K I M B E R LY S O U L L I E R E Watering Your Plants
You’ve picked out the perfect trees, shrubs and perennials to complete your landscaping goals for the year. Once they’re in the ground, don’t forget that water is essential for root development particularly during the first year after planting. One to two weeks after planting, water daily. After that, rainfall of one inch or more per week is likely sufficient.
Be sure to water around and away from the center of the plant to encourage plant roots to grow deeper and wider to find water. Tree leaves may wilt, droop, turn yellow, show early fall color, turn brown at the tips or margins, curl or show all these symptoms if they are not given enough water.
You can choose between the many good fertilizer products on the market. You’ll usually have two kinds to choose from: water soluble or solid feed. I recommend organic solid fertilizer, which is usually good for four to six weeks. Apply throughout the growing season. Whichever fertilizer you choose, remember that more is not better. Plants prefer slow and steady. For established beds, it is best to fertilize them in the spring around the same time the dandelions start to flower.
New gardeners are often surprised to find that what they considered a good soaking is only wetting the soil to a depth of an inch or so. Watering well encourages roots to extend deeper, where they are protected from the fluctuating surface temperatures. Shallow-rooted perennials experience stress, dry out quickly and must be watered more often. Plants can wilt on sudden hot days after wet spells because they grew more foliage than their roots can support. After a plant has been given time to dry out, it will push out more root growth to get back in balance. This growth pattern greatly helps plants survive the cold temperatures and weather conditions of Michigan winters.
To determine how much to water your plants, dig down six inches 30 minutes after watering. This allows you to see how deep the water has penetrated. A good six inches of wet soil is ideal. You can also use a rain gauge – make sure to put it out on your property with no overhead obstruction and check the gauge after every rainfall.
Feeding Your Plants
In addition to watering your plants, you need to feed them too! Utilizing compost and fertilizer are the two best ways to do this. Top dress with an inch of compost annually. Compost can be purchased in bags or bulk. As the compost decays, it will feed and amend the soil.
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Kimberly Soulliere is a co-owner of Soulliere Landscaping Garden Center in St. Clair Shores. She is a member of Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association. Kim loves spending time outdoors, gardening, cooking and baking.
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NOTEWORTHY NEWS
Lake Shore Holds District-wide Special Olympics
Lake Shore Public Schools is committed to inclusion and demonstrated that on June 7 through their own Special Olympics Field Day. Due to Macomb County's Special Olympics cancellations over the past two years, students' special tradition was removed. But this barrier didn't stop caring volunteers, coaches, family members and staff from creating a scaled-down version of their own at Lake Shore High School. Lake Shore athletes facilitated field games for special needs students from the district. Special Olympics Michigan provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Top Right: Landon Laughton from Violet Elementary with Lake Shore High football team members Photo courtesy of Lake Shore Schools
Downtown SCS Hosts Successful June Fest
Downtown St. Clair Shores was bustling on Saturday, June 4 during the annual June Fest at 9 Mile and Mack. The family-friendly event boasted events such as a petting zoo, dance performers, princesses and characters meet-andgreet, a clown, craft fair, music and sidewalk sales. Another highlight of June Fest is Battle of the Bands, where local bands compete to win a spot on stage at Rockin’ the Shores on September 17 (also held at 9 Mile and Mack). This year’s winning band is Rock & Roll Prep School. June Fest was put on by the 9-Mack Merchants Association. Connie’s Children’s Shop Owner Denise Korte, right, sponsors Tootsie the Clown for the event each year Photo courtesy of Downtown St. Clair Shoress
$5,000 Grant Brings Garden to Senior Center
A $5,000 grant from First State Bank allowed the Senior Center of St. Clair Shores to install raised garden beds near the center’s patio. The space allows members to engage with one another while maintaining the garden.
“We plan to give the vegetables and herbs back to our members and to our chef for the meal program,” says Senior Center Coordinator Matthew Hubinsky. Discounted meals are served each weekday at the center. First State Bank offered a “Banksgiving” grant application event in November last year, and the senior center’s board applied for and won the grant for the garden space.
(L-R) Pat Binge, Judy Molitor and St. Clair Shores Council Member Ron Fredrick Photo courtesy of St. Clair Shores Senior Center
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STEPPING BACK IN TIME Kyte Monroe
The Namesake Behind the City’s Popular Park
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he crack of the bat, cheers from the crowd and grassstained knees – little league is a spring and summer tradition that runs decades deep in St. Clair Shores. At no other place in the city is this more apparent than at Kyte Monroe Memorial Playfield. Many residents may not be familiar with a remarkable teenager and talented athlete who used to frequent what was then called Washington Field. He served as a little league manager in the late ’50s and early ’60s. He was called wise beyond his years due to his extraordinary knowledge of baseball and coaching skills. His name was Kyte Monroe. Kyte moved to St. Clair Shores in 1957 with his parents Clarence and Vicki Monroe and younger brother Greg. A highly regarded three-sport athlete, Kyte suffered a severe knee injury in football practice that would leave him on the sidelines. Yet he quickly proved his mettle as a master of those sidelines.
Kyte's Coaching Techniques
“His players were well prepared.” says Jim Lewis, who played on the Blackjacks against Monroe’s team. “I mean every time you played their team you were in for a tough game. They hardly ever lost. They had talent, but he coached them well.”
Roger Yank played for Monroe’s team, the Monroe Lions, from 1957-1959. The Yank and Monroe families were very close friends during those years. At the time, Yank was 1012 years old, and Monroe was four years older than him. Even though Monroe functioned much like a coach, he was always called the manager due to his age. Yank recalls the first day of practice during his first season with Monroe.
“The weeds were up to here,” Yank positions his hand a foot off the ground. “The infield was solid dirt. [We had] one of those old backstops that had four panels of cyclone fencing with no overhangs or sides. The bench was bowed in the middle. Our jeans were rolled up. He sat us down and said – You guys are going to condition first. Don’t even bring your bat, ball or glove to practice for the first two weeks. Get up and start running. We would run the whole perimeter of Kyte Monroe, which I’m guessing is about ½ to ¾ mile [at the time]. And he’d have us do two or three laps.” This was followed by being taught how to properly slide, round the bases and hit the corners on the inside. Monroe would work on batting with each individual player, says Yank, showing no favoritism. Practice lasted for two hours after school every day.
Handpicked by Kyte
Front row (L-R): Frank Shanley, Dave Miriam, Jim Teer, Jimmy Hostetler, Paul Mazur, Tom Tapin, Stu Robertson, Tom Lopiccolo. Second row (L-R): Jerry Seay, Sam Lopiccolo, Fred Sroda, Bruce Dinda, Bob McIntyre, Bill Hostetler Third row (L-R): Charlie Mitchell, Ron Ross, Roger Yank, Greg Monroe, Dave Parsons. Back row (L-R): Kyte Monroe, Mr. Hostetler, Mr. Yank Photo courtesy of Roger Yank and Jim Lewis
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Yank still thinks of those days as some of the best in his life. One special moment with Monroe stands out. The Detroit Sunday Times ran an article about Monroe – the young skilled manager in St. Clair Shores who taught his players his extraordinary knowledge of the game. Monroe picked Yank to be in a photo for the newspaper.
Yank was pictured with Monroe, who is showing him some batting skills.
Kyte Monroe’s high school graduation photo, 1959 Photo courtesy of Jim Lewis
Lewis knows the exhilarating feeling of being singled out by Monroe. “You’re a really good catcher. I’d like you to be on my team next year.” Those were the words Monroe said to Lewis after seeing him play, and Lewis still recalls that those words were “a big deal.” While Lewis was able to play an exhibition game organized by Monroe in the fall of 1961, that was the only time he ever played for him.
SCS Mourns a Tragedy
Monroe died in a car accident on November 24, 1961, just one day before his 19th birthday. He was a sophomore at Michigan State University studying education. He was planning to become a teacher and coach.
“I still remember the funeral home; it was unbelievable,” recalls Lewis. “[You] couldn’t move. There were so many people there...There were people in the community who didn't know him who showed up because it was Kyte Monroe. They knew of him. He had an impact on the young people and especially in the baseball community. It was a tough time.”
Many also knew Monroe from his job as a summer supervisor at North Shore Elementary School for the St. Clair Shores Recreation Department. That’s how Lewis first met Monroe in 1960.
Remembering a Legend
To honor Monroe, the field on Harper near Masonic was renamed Kyte Monroe Memorial Playfield on August 20, 1962. On May 17, 2015, the park was rededicated and received the first marker developed in conjunction with the city’s historic marker program. The occasion was commemorated by a ceremony put on by the St. Clair Shores Historical Commission.
The primary push for the rededication in 2015 was because while many knew the name of the park, few knew the story behind it. “Some people did not know that Kyte Monroe was a person,” said Lewis, who along with Jimmy Kinsella, the late Councilman Tony Tiseo and Mayor Kip Walby, was instrumental in planning the rededication. “[People would say]: ‘we’ve got a doubleheader at Kyte Monroe,’ but nobody knew who he was. I would say 90 percent of the people who played baseball at Kyte Monroe over the years didn’t know...So, there was an impetus to uncover who he was.” Kyte Monroe’s younger brother Greg Monroe passed away in March 2022. A Celebration of Life is being planned for later this year. To get in touch with the St. Clair Shores Historical Commission, send an email to historicalcommission@scsmi.net
Historic Marker Program
In Collaboration with the St. Clair Shores Historical Commission
On October 1, 2013, Mayor Kip Walby charged the Historical Commission with developing and implementing a historic marker program for the City. The marker was to include pictures and historical information of structures that played a significant role in the development of the City. In May of 2015, the first marker was dedicated at Kyte Monroe Memorial Playfield. Since then, markers have been placed at the following locations: • Davis Block at Eleven Mile and Harper Avenue • Richards Automotive at Nine Mile Road and Harper Avenue • Roy O’Brien Ford at Nine Mile Road and Greater Mack Avenue • St. Gertrude Church at Jefferson Avenue • L’Anse Labadie Farm at Ten Mile Road and Jefferson Avenue • Blossom Heath south of Ten Mile Road and Jefferson Avenue • Van’s Used Cars at the junction of Little Mack and Harper Avenue For more information about the City’s historic marker program, send an email to the St. Clair Shores Historical Commission at historicalcommission@scsmi.net
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ave you ever noticed that opposites attract, but like-minded people make the best couples for the long haul? I truly believe couples that train together stay together. Exercising regularly truly is a lifestyle choice. If you are in a relationship, it is critical to have your partner on the same page. Choices about dining out and food at home are all affected depending on your lifestyle. I can remember quitting alcohol nearly two years ago, and my wife deciding to do the same made my journey so much easier. I cannot imagine what it would have been like to be around it in my own home while trying to abstain. On the same note, major diet changes and a new exercise lifestyle have the same affect when you are in a relationship.
Here are some tips for those who want to go on a journey together and make a change. First, consider joining a gym or engaging in other exercise. Couples can often benefit from discounts on memberships, personal training and oftentimes free couples classes. In addition, other less organized exercise, such as going on a nightly brisk walk together, has excellent benefits. This allows for nightly conversation about the day and burning calories and fat. You can make it fun and competitive with each other. Measure out one mile to start, challenging each other to beat your time each night several nights per week. Consider kayaking and bike
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As for nutritional tips, we are fortunate that plenty abound on the internet and or in cookbooks that line the shelves in our kitchen. You may find it useful to consult a certified dietician or nutritionist to set some personal goals that work best for your body and its needs. Whatever you decide, it is best to plan out your weekly meals, as it is proven that this leads to eating more nutritious foods. Many successful couples will prep meals on Sunday for the week. For those who want to pursue weight loss/gain or just monitor exercise frequency, tools such as MyFitnessPal (app) can work wonders in keeping you accountable. Making a lifestyle change is tough. It can be much easier with the help of a partner. Stay positive through the journey and encourage one another, and you will likely see excellent results not only physically but relationally. Jeff is the owner of MAC Gym in St. Clair Shores, Fraser and Mt. Clemens. He is an International Sports Science Association certified personal trainer and a 22-year industry veteran, You can contact Jeff at (586) 218-7933 or Thegymjt@ gmail.com
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CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT SERIES
Mondays at 7 p.m. These concerts are held at Wahby Park, 24800 Jefferson. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. August 1 – M/O Saxophone Quartet August 8 – Belgian American Association Band August 15 – The Sounds of Music August 22 – Jeff Cavataio August 29 – Planet D Nonet
MUSIC IN THE PARK
Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. Free and open to the public at Veterans Memorial Park, 32400 Jefferson. August 3 - Joey Vee Band (American country) August 10 - Captain Fantastic (Elton John tribute band) August 17 - Kathleen Murray and The Groove Council (Motown/R&B)
Fall Plant Exchange Saturday, September 17, 9-11 a.m. The plant exchange will be held in the parking lot of the St. Clair Shores Public Library. Load up your vehicles with your extra plants and divisions. Bag and tag your offerings to trade or give away to other gardeners. No money is involved, come with your plants and enjoy a “tailgate garden party.” Please label all plants. The library is located at 22500 Eleven Mile Road.
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Sunday, August 7, Noon-8 p.m. Blossom Heath Park, 24800 Jefferson Hawaiian Luau-themed event with food trucks, Polynesian Dancers, steel drums and a traveling beer garden. For more info, go to https://www.facebook.com/st.clairshoresparksandrecreation
SCS COMMUNITY GARDEN ST. CLAIR SHORES PUBLIC LIBRARY
The library is located at 22500 Eleven Mile Road.
1st Stop for Tots Thursdays at 10 a.m., August and September With a focus on children from birth to age 4, a 30-minute gathering for songs, rhymes and a story will be held on the grounds of the Selinsky-Green Farmhouse Museum, which is located directly behind the library’s parking lot. Bring a chair if you'd like. If the program is cancelled due to inclement weather, it will be posted on the library's Facebook page, or inquire by calling the library at (586) 771-9020, ext. 3.
VFW BRUCE POST
The Post is located at 28404 Jefferson. All events are open to the public.
Car Cruise at VFW (weather permitting) Every Friday and Saturday thru August 26 at 4 p.m
YARDENERS 29th Annual Garden Tour Saturday, August 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Registration, ticket sales and map distribution start at 9 a.m. at the Selinksy-Green Farmhouse Museum. This is a self-guided driving tour with some walking. The cost is $5 for adults; children 12 and under are free. No advance ticket sales. Participants will view some of the loveliest yards in St. Clair Shores. Yardeners and master gardeners will also be available to answer questions. The museum is located behind the St. Clair Shores Public Library, 22500 Eleven Mile Road.
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The garden is located behind the Civic Arena, 20000 Stephens.
Yoga at the Garden August 7 and September 11 at 9 a.m. April Estrada from Hippie Yoga will be conducting basic gentle yoga practice as you take in the wonders of nature. All levels of experience welcome. Bring your yoga mat and some water. A suggested donation of $5 benefits the Community Garden.
MOVIE UNDER THE STARS
Wednesday, August 10 at Dusk Veterans Memorial Park, 32400 Jefferson This will follow the Captain Fantastic Music in the Park concert.
FARMERS MARKET
Blossom Heath Park, 24800 Jefferson (south of 10 Mile Road) Thursdays, 5-9 p.m. August 11, September 8, October 13 Live music, food trucks and traveling beer garden. Sundays, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. August 28, September 25 Sundays, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. October 2 Food truck rally, beer available for purchase.
SOCIAL DISTRICT SATURDAYS
Second and fourth Saturday thru October Downtown SCS will be closed from about 5:30-11 p.m. on Greater Mack between 9 Mile and 9 Mack Drive. Residents can enjoy games, vendors, food trucks and live entertainment. Entry is free. Bands will play from approximately 7-11 p.m. August 13 – The Reason You Came – Robert McMannis August 27 – American Ages September 10 – OrbitSuns September 24 – Joey Vee October 8 – Jody Raffoul Band October 22 – Mainstream Drive
SELINSKY-GREEN FARMHOUSE MUSEUM
The museum is located behind the St. Clair Shores Public Library, 22500 Eleven Mile Road.
Museum Tours August, every Wednesday from 1-4 p.m. September, every Wednesday and Saturday from 1-4 p.m.
Music in the Garden with Sweet Mountain Strings Tuesday, August 30, 7-8 p.m. Enjoy music from a mountain dulcimer group. Bringing a blanket or chair is recommended. This event is free and open to the public.
Chores on the Farm Wednesday, August 31, 1-4 p.m. The museum welcomes you and your children and/or grandchildren to join them in learning “hands-on” what chores children would have had on the Selinsky-Green farmstead.
Historical Cooking Demonstration Saturday, September 24, 1-4 p.m. Featuring fall recipes, this event is open to the public.
BOURBON, BREWS & BBQ FESTIVAL
September 8-10 at Blossom Heath Park, 24800 Jefferson (south of 10 Mile Road) Thursday, September 8, 5-10 p.m. Bernadette Kathryn, time TBD Friday, September 9, 5-10 p.m. Joey V band plays 7-8:30 p.m. Saturday, September 10, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Destination Unknown, time TBD For more details, stay tuned to facebook.com/st.clairshoresparksandrecreation
APPLE PIE WEEK
Week of September 12 The St. Clair Shores Center will once again be baking apple pies and selling them to the public. Proceeds help supplement the center’s meal program. Questions about volunteering for Apple Pie Week, or how to buy a pie? Call Diane or Annette at (586) 498-2413.
Captured in the St. Clair Shores Community Garden Photo courtesy of Cyndi George Harper Charity Cruise Photo by Steve Foulkrod/City of St. Clair Shores Joey Vee will be performing at both Music on the Lake on August 3 and at Bourbon, Brews & BBQ Festival on September 9. Photo by Tracy Jarrett Photography
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Yoga in the Community Garden Photo courtesy of April Estrada from Hippie Yoga
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