10/15/25 St. Clair Shores Sentinel

VOTERS

TO ELECT COUNCIL

Voters to decide on police and fire millage

BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com

On Nov. 4, St. Clair Shores voters will be asked to approve or reject a police and fire millage put on the ballot by a majority vote of the City Council earlier in the year.

According to the ballot language on file with the Macomb County clerk’s office, the public is being asked to renew the original 4.4192 mils and an added 0.50 mils for a total levy of 4.9192 mils. The document stated this will raise $10,950,730 in the first year for use by the St. Clair Shores Police Department and the St. Clair Shores Fire Department.

At their meeting on July 21, council members and the mayor were asked to approve one of three options for the millage. The other two options were to keep the millage rate the same at 4.4192 mils or to raise it back to 5 mils, generating around $11,130,600 in the first year.

The ballot language was approved

See MILLAGE on page 23A OCTOBER 15,

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HAVE SCARY GOOD TIME AT SKELEBRATION

BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com

Get out your best costumes and get ready to have a scary amount of fun at the Downtown St. Clair Shores Skelebration.

Amy O’Brien-Kravitz, a sales manager

at Roy O’Brien Ford, said in an email the event is from noon to 3 p.m. on Oct. 25. She said this event is all about the kids and a social district follows the event right after.

Shops in the downtown area will have seasonal specials and activities. The event will end with a costume parade for the kids

that will end in a pumpkin patch. Dance performances, Trunk-or-Treat and more will be there for kids to enjoy.

“Enjoy live music and food trucks, throughout the District’s common area,” O’Brien-Kravitz said in the email.

See SKELEBRATION on page 26A

Priorities for the Next 4 Years!

Ensuring Police and Fire Departments Have The Needed Life

Saving Equipment to Keep Us Safe

“To maintain a high level of service, our first responders need the equipment to do the job. Over the past 5 years, I have voted for $5.5 Million for this needed and vital equipment. It’s the job of City Council to ensure the funds are available and budgeted for this life-saving equipment”

Keep Up the Fight for a Cleaner Lake St Clair

“In the past 5 years, we have completed monumental projects to protect our lake. We need to continue the work to prevent combined sewer overflows into the lake and keep the pressure on other communities to do the same.”

Continue Park Improvements City-Wide

"I will always protect our resident-only lakefront parks, which have seen significant upgrades thanks to our recent investments. I have championed projects in our neighborhood parks as well. My commitment is to continue investing in all our parks to safeguard and improve our city’s quality of life."

Utilize New Technologies to Prioritize Road and Sewer Repairs

"This City has an aging infrastructure. We need to integrate AI into road and sewer inspections to accelerate evaluations, improve issue detection, and ensure unbiased assessments. This will be a new approach for repairing our roads, tackling street flooding, and preventing basement back-ups.”

Hackel pitches new shelter in animal control update

BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com

MACOMB COUNTY — During what was ostensibly a review of Macomb County Animal Control activities, County Executive Mark Hackel floated initial ideas for getting the department into a new facility.

“It’s kind of aged out. It’s beyond its extended useful purpose,” Hackel said on Oct. 2 during an event at the Macomb County Animal Control facility in Clinton Township. “We keep trying to throw some good money after some of the challenges that we’re facing, but the reality is we’ve been working with (county) commissioners and we’re working to figure out how do we come up with a new facility, much like we did with the jail project and we worked on our (Macomb County Sheriff’s Office) Marine Division out on Lake St. Clair. There are things that are capital projects that are needs for the county, and this is one that I know the Board of Commissioners is very supportive of, and we’re going to continue to work forward on that.”

Plans about what such a project may entail were spotty in the moment — Hackel estimated the project to be in the $15 million to $25 million range, depending on whether a new facility would be built from the ground up or as an attachment to another county property, such as the nearby Robert A. Verkulien Building.

“We would hope that it’s (made on) property or land that we

See SHELTER on page 25A

‘All 4 Emma’ comedy fundraiser to benefit family of 3-year-old

Kid described as an ‘absolute warrior’

BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — Alyssa Slanec describes her daughter as a ball of joy.

She also said her daughter has met her cancer diagnosis with strength.

“She’s been through more than most adults, and she has handled it better than most adults,” she said.

Slanec’s daughter, 3-year-old Emma Hartkorn, was diagnosed with stage three renal cancer in December 2024. She had a tumor, and the cancer had taken over

most of her abdomen, her entire left kidney and had migrated into her inferior vena cava, a vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower body to the heart. It was centimeters away from her heart, Slanec said.

After Emma had surgery to remove the tumor and her left kidney, the doctors believed they had gotten ev-

WELCOME TO THE ‘SANDSBASH’

The “Sandsbash” is back with live entertainment, food and dancing, all to support a great cause. The event this year is held from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Nov. 8. Tickets are $60 until Oct. 24 and $70 at the door. The bash will be held at Barrister Gardens located at 24225 Harper Avenue. This year, the event supports Wertz Warriors benefiting the Special Olympics.

The event features live entertainment, an open bar, a “family style” dinner and more. The color scheme is “Red Accent” with the press release stating a touch of red goes a long way.

For more information or to purchase tickets until Oct. 24 contact Al Melfi at (586) 489-6220, Dinghy Concepts at (586) 879-3061, April Sikes Fish at (586) 405-5131 or Marty Sikes at (586) 530-4072.

house at Blossom Heath Park on Oct. 4. Attendees had fun learning about and exploring police vehicles and talking to police officers and staff. Many council members mentioned the open house’s success in their comments at their meeting on Oct. 6.

Yardeners of St. Clair Shores given proclamation

At the St. Clair Shores City Council meeting on Oct. 6, the Yardeners of St. Clair Shores were given a proclamation recognizing their over 30-year commitment to the city.

The group takes care of the grounds around the Selinsky-Green Farmhouse Museum behind the library and has hosted an annual garden tour for around 32 years. Members of the Yardeners were in attendance to accept the proclamation and said a few words before members of council, the mayor, city staff and residents.

Dr. Bergeron has comprehensive education, training, and experience in hospital and clinic-based patient care. She excels in all areas of foot and ankle care with specific training and interest in wound care and foot and ankle surgery (including cutting-edge minimally invasive techniques designed to minimize surgical trauma and help patients recover faster).

Volunteers needed for snow brigade

Volunteers are needed for the St. Clair Shores Snow Brigade to help seniors and others who need help shoveling their driveways during the winter.

Councilman Dave Rubello said the strength of the brigade depends on how many volunteers they get the duration of the season. Participation can also count toward volunteer hours at schools.

If you are a person who needs help shoveling their driveway during the winter or if you would like to volunteer shoveling snow, contact Rubello at daverubello@netscape.net.

Library renovations in progress

According to a Facebook post by the St. Clair Shores Public Library, all library materials have been moved to the youth services and meeting room in the library.

At press time, the main part of the library stands empty without its shelving. Library Director Stephanie Fair noted in an email that they used Library Design Associates for the move.

Budget presented to Macomb County Board of Commissioners

Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel announced on Oct. 3 that his recommended 2026 budget was presented to the Macomb County Board of Commissioners.

“I am proud of our financial condition,” Hackel said in his letter to the board, included within the budget document. “Sound financial practices, a recovering economy and enhanced State funding enabled my administration to focus on protecting core programs, people and partnerships. The budget reflects lean operational practices while ensuring that services with the most significant impact on residents and businesses remain prioritized. It also includes resourceful compensation increases for employees to ensure the County remains competitive in this volatile labor market.”

The $1.1 billion budget features a $367.5 million general fund with “100% of departmental operating expenses being covered by forecasted revenues” according to Hackel. The county executive also calls for action regarding aging infrastructure around the county, appropriating $12.2 million of the general fund to the county’s five-year capital improvement plan and appropriating $23 million to capital improvements over the course of 2027 and 2028. The proposed budget and prior county budgets can be found online at the Macomb County Finance Department’s website in the “financial transparency” section.

With the budget presented to the Board of Commissioners, it is now the board’s decision to review, analyze and approve a final budget within the year, according to the Macomb County charter.

Photo provided by the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office

A chase spanning multiple jurisdictions crossed over the St. Clair Shores Golf Course, resulting in around $10,000 in damage on Oct. 6.

Home invasions reported in multiple jurisdictions

BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com

MACOMB COUNTY — A Port Huron man is facing a 13-count warrant in relation to several home invasions across multiple jurisdictions that occurred on Oct. 6.

At a press conference on Oct. 9, Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham laid out the string of events leading to Thomas Tackett’s arrest.

Authorities were first notified of Tackett’s presence by a concerned resident who spotted him drinking out of their garden hose at around 12:32 p.m. in Harrison Township. When a deputy approached him, Tackett stated he was homeless and thirsty. Tackett had a backpack on at the time. The deputy offered him a ride, which he declined stating he could walk.

About 10 minutes later, a deputy was reportedly notified by a citizen who said his house was broken into and his handgun was stolen.

“The original deputy that contacted this individual said, ‘Hey, this must be our suspect. He was walking in this direction,’” Wickersham said. “Other deputies went to this area at 16 Mile (Road) and Prentiss (Street) where they saw the individual.”

Wickersham went on to say the deputies made contact with him and tried to pat him down. Tackett reportedly fled on foot, eluding them before making contact with another individual.

“(He) indicated he was armed and carjacked his 2023 Ford Expedition,” Wickersham said of the encounter.

Tackett reportedly drove onto 16 Mile, crossing over the median and onto Beamer

Street, traveling at a high rate of speed. Deputies tried to pursue him but lost sight of him due to the dust in the air.

Tackett traveled southbound on Jefferson Avenue, and the department contacted the Southeast Regional Emergency Services Authority.

“Communication between all agencies began,” Wickersham said.

With the help of homeowners, the St. Clair Shores Police Department picked him up on Elmira Street where Tackett allegedly tried to carjack another individual in St. Clair Shores. Shortly after, SERESA received a report from a homeowner saying Tackett tried to break in. The homeowner reportedly fired two shots at Tackett when he allegedly broke down the door, but him. Tackett reportedly got back into the vehicle and St. Clair Shores officers chased him onto the St. Clair Shores Golf Course, resulting in around $10,000 in damage.

He reportedly drove onto Harper Avenue northbound where St. Clair Shores officers terminated their chase and Clinton Township officers picked it up.

“They started to pursue him at a high rate of speed through Clinton Township, through the city of Mount Clemens, northbound on Gratiot (Avenue,)” Wickersham said.

Tackett traveled eastbound on Hall Road and onto Interstate 94, driving westbound in the eastbound lanes on the shoulder. The chase was called off by Clinton Township police due to the danger.

Tackett eventually left the highway onto Crocker Boulevard and fled left on foot toward the area of Bon Heur Street in Harrison

FOOD MUSIC GAMES DANCING

PAPER COVERS ROCK

McFall proposes state bill to support foster animals

BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com

LANSING — A bipartisan bill proposed by state Rep. Mike McFall aims to provide financial relief for those who foster animals.

If approved by the state Legislature, House Bill 5063 will provide a $50 credit per animal fostered for a minimum of seven days, with another $50 for every 30 additional days of fostering, for up to five animals per year.

The program would begin with the 2026 tax year and adjust the credit annually for inflation. Verification would be required from qualifying nonprofits or municipal shelters.

“I’m a big animal lover, and I follow on social media a lot of rescues and local shelters, and I see constant calls for fosters because they’re overflowing with animals,” said McFall, D-Hazel Park.

House Bill 5063 is co-sponsored by state Rep. Joe Aragona, R-Clinton Township. It was developed in collaboration with Michigan Humane and aims to shore up support for foster homes.

Proponents say with the cost of living rising, more people are being forced to choose between paying their bills and keeping their pets, increasing the need for foster families.

In addition, there are situations where people

See ANIMALS on page 10A

Safe Storage Saves Lives — Protect What Matters Most.

PETER J. LUCIDO

Macomb County Prosecuting Attorney

Responsible gun owners know that safety starts at home. Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido invites youto join the Safe Gun Storage Saves Lives campaign — a community-wide initiative toprevent accidents, youth violence, and suicidethrough proper firearm storage. Whether you’re a hunter, collector, orprotector, securing your firearms isn’t just the law — it’s a commitment to your family and your community. To

John Waite gives ‘Best of What I Got’

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

WARREN — Suzanne Finley is probably John Waite’s biggest fan.

The Dryden resident has attended his concerts since 1985, including shows at Sterlingfest, the Magic Bag in Ferndale, Pine Knob in Clarkston and the Ritz in Roseville (with Bad English). She even drove to Cincinnati once to see him live.

Finley first discovered the singer/songwriter as a kid when listening to her sister’s albums by the Babys, a rock band Waite fronted from 1975 to 1981 with songs like “Back on My Feet Again” and “Midnight Rendezvous.” Finley marked her 45th John Waite show when he performed Sept. 27 at the Andiamo Celebrity Showroom in Warren. While Finley knows his hits, she also appreciates the deep cuts.

“It never gets old. I’ve just been a superfan,” she said. “I love his lyricism. He’s very poetic. He’s an excellent, excellent songwriter.”

Waite not only plays his heart out on stage, but after the show he and his band members generally come out and meet their fans. Finley has met Waite 16 times.

“He’s always very nice,” she said. “I feel like he really appreciates his fans.”

“I’ve got a loyal following,” said Waite, a native

of Lancaster, England. “There’s a bond we share. That’s the connection. It’s been kind of a wonderful life. We just want to play. It’s what I do.”

Waite has played annually at Andiamo since 2020. Joining him on stage last month was bassist Tim Hogan, also his manager; drummer Alan Childs, and guitarist Kyle Cook of Matchbox 20.

“The band are great guys. We’re friends. They’re dedicated,” Waite said. “When we get together, it’s powerful. Everybody gets up there and plays like it’s their last night on earth.”

Warren resident Beth Morrow caught last month’s show.

“Not only did his voice stand the test of time, the band did an amazing job as well,” she said. “It was so wonderful to see John and his band afterwards for a short meet and greet. Each one of them took a moment to chat and sign personal memorabilia.”

‘It’s one of those songs you wait your whole life to write’

When reflecting on the Babys, Waite said it was almost impossible for the band to get a record deal.

“We didn’t get signed until we made a video,” he said. “We looked different. We looked like mods with long hair.”

With a setlist that included “Head First” and

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CRIME WATCH

Theft on Little Mack Avenue

At 9:36 a.m. on Oct. 7, a report was made about a theft that occurred in the 25000 block of Little Mack Avenue on Sept. 29.

The manager of the establishment said on a previous date a suspect walked in carrying a small dog. She allegedly took two packages of a product and dropped one package into her pocket as she approached the counter. She reportedly told the clerk she forgot her wallet, set one package on the counter and left. On the report date, the same woman came into the store, the manager recognized her and told her to leave. The manager caught a picture of the license plate before she left.

Animals

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are temporarily unable to care for their pets due to medical emergencies, domestic violence or other circumstances.

In such cases, many have sought relief through Michigan Humane’s Safety Net program, which finds foster homes for pets until their owners are ready to home them again.

The demand for the program has been high. In the first half of 2025, Michigan Humane’s program received 441 inquiries about the service. But due to the limited availability of homes able to accept animals on short notice, only 42 pets from 21 families were fostered.

“There are two angles here,” McFall said. “We’re trying to help relieve some of the foster needs for shelters and rescues, but also there’s a huge need for temporary fosters for people who still want their animal, but they need someone to take care of it briefly for them.

“I’m sure families would much rather keep the pet while using a temporary shelter until they get back on their feet,” he said. “To them, their animals are part of the family.”

Supporters of the bill say that by providing a tax credit to make fostering more affordable, more homes will be able to open their doors to those in need.

“Michigan Humane often refers to our foster caregivers as ‘in-home heroes,’ because that is truly what they are. The difference they make in each individual animal’s life is immeasurable,” said Laura Kniffen, foster program manager for Michigan Humane, via email. “They provide much needed relief

Larceny reported on Eight Mile Road

At 9:09 p.m. on Oct. 7, a report was made about a larceny that occurred in the 20000 block of Eight Mile Road.

Officers met with a 62-year-old woman who stated her key fob had been stolen from the gym counter and that she feared going to her car.

The woman told police that before using the restroom, she set her things, including the key fob, on the gym counter. Another woman was in the restroom next to the victim’s stall. The woman left before the victim did and when she came back out, her key fob was missing.

Officers checked the area. The vehicle was towed from the lot and the victim was given a courtesy ride home.

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to staff when our shelters are overrun with animals, especially during kitten season.”

She said that keeping animals in a home environment lowers their stress, improves their health and helps socialize them. It also reveals their true personalities — valuable information that helps Michigan Humane find them the right home.

In cases where a pet already has a home and is waiting to be reunited with their owner, foster families ensure the pet is not lost forever.

“They do this by taking the owned pet into their homes, caring for them and loving them as their own until the owner is ready to reunite with them,” Kniffen said. “The need for this program is vast, especially with the current housing crisis.”

While Michigan Humane tries to provide its foster families with supplies, there are still costs involved, such as traveling to and from veterinary appointments. That’s where the tax credit from House Bill 5063 makes a difference.

“The proposed bill would be a way to make (foster families) feel appreciated by recognizing that the work they do is valued,” Kniffen said.

Mike Webb — the mayor of Hazel Park who worked alongside McFall on the Hazel Park City Council when McFall was a member — said that he’s heartened to see his former colleague continuing to help the community.

“(McFall) has a big heart,” Webb said. “He goes the extra mile to make sure people are taken care of, and that’s what good leaders do. He’s creating opportunities for people to take care of their loved ones, and that includes their pets.”

Call Staff Writer Andy Kozlowski at (586) 498-1046.

‘She had a heart of gold’

Shirley Glass Terrace opens, showcases culinary arts students

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Macomb Community College accounting professor

Shirley Glass was an instructor at the school for 55 years, encouraging her students to strive for their personal best and also mentoring her colleagues when needed.

Outside the classroom, the avid art collector could often be found at local art fairs, visiting the Detroit Institute of Arts, or taking in a performance at the Detroit Opera House.

Glass died in 2021. She was 78 and her legacy lives on. Glass, who taught more than 600 classes from 1966 to 2021, gifted MCC her estate by making a $3.2 million donation. According to a college press release, that marked the largest individual contribution in the school’s history. The donation was put towards constructing a new outdoor dining area at Center Campus called the Shirley Glass Terrace. The new space honors the longtime educator.

“While up-to-date resources, technology and facilities are vital to supporting the work of Macomb Community College, it’s the people of the college that truly make a difference in the lives of our students, residents and community,” MCC President James O. Sawyer IV said in a prepared statement. “Shirley Glass is a shining example. She was wholeheartedly committed to her students, to her colleagues and to the critical role Macomb plays now and in the future of Macomb County.”

The Shirley Glass Terrace is part of a major renovation located adjacent to the Macomb Culinary Institute’s teaching restaurant, the Monarque. The Shirley Glass Terrace and the Monarque are in the final stages of preparation and inspections, and will open soon.

As part of the reimagining of the teaching restaurant, culinary arts, pastry arts and hospitality management students could submit suggestions for a new name to replace Center Stage. The winning entry, Monarque, was submitted by Christina Thompson, a pastry arts student who graduates in December. The Mount Clemens resident won a $250 Macomb scholarship.

The Monarque teaching restaurant includes an expanded and modernized dining area, a new open-concept kitchen, a fully functional beverage service and training bar, and a formal entrance. The goal of the renovation is to better simulate real-world industry conditions and provide Macomb’s students with hands-on professional learning experiences and the community with firstclass dining experiences.

According to the press release, Glass was instrumental in developing and expanding the accounting program at MCC. Accounting professor Brian Newman was the executor of Glass’s estate. He first met Glass in 2014 when he was hired at the college.

“She welcomed me on the first day like a family member. Shirley was a very kind and generous individual. She had a heart of

LOOKING FOR A DENTIST?

THE HIDDEN RESILIENCE OF THE WILD RABBIT

BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — They are small, brown and everywhere, and boy, do they hop.

Rabbits do not need much more of an introduction. Anyone who has spent time in southeastern Michigan has seen their share and more of wild rabbits — particularly, the widely abundant eastern cottontail — but aside from a jump scare while driving or a fleeting critter spotted while out and about, the actual role and purpose of rabbits tends to go unknown to the average Michigander.

Which begs the question: What even is a rabbit?

For starters, a rabbit is not a rodent — it’s an entirely different animal altogether.

“(Rabbits) are within the order Lagomorpha, taxonomically,” said KR Vedolich, a naturalist with the Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center in Shelby Township. “They are genetically distinct from a lot of different kinds of animals … and this is the group that contains rabbits and hares and pikas. They are separate rodents and rodents are in their own taxonomic order, Rodentia.”

The eastern cottontail rabbit is native

to Michigan, having been in the eastern part of North America for millions of years. For all of that time rabbits have played a key role in how the natural environment of the region has functioned, even if most of what they do is hidden from the surface view.

“They’re a good herbivore to clean up our forest floor to help control plant populations,” Vedolich said. “After a rabbit eats it has to digest that food and then poop it out. That poop provides important resources for other animals in the area. Think of dung beetles or any other kind of insect that might relish those nutrients (in the poop) and break those down further to help fertilize the soil. There’s multiple steps of moving energy around the ecosystem.”

Another step in the energy-moving process is the rabbit’s role as a prey animal that is eaten by other animals within the environment, therefore passing energy along the food chain. Beyond moving energy, rabbits also move plenty of dirt by building underground tunnels — and not just for rabbits.

“They build really extensive burrow systems which are actually quite sophisticated,” Vedolich said. “They can have dozens, even over 100 different entrances into a single burrow system … But those burrows

are not only important for the rabbit itself to find shelter from predators. Those kinds of borrow systems that rabbits build are also important for other types of wildlife as well. Animals like snakes may take advantage of the additional shelter. Skunks might also use rabbit burrows. Things like groundhogs, chipmunks, even turtles can find their way (into burrows). It’s a really cool thing. They provide a lot of services to the environment.”

Rabbits and humans have always had an interesting relationship. Along with being a prey animal hunted for fur and food for centuries, more recent development patterns in the region have seen wild rabbits go through a cyclical relationship with the lands they live on.

“In the original forest there may have been a very healthy population of rabbits that, with initial urban development, was probably pushed out by all of the noise, changing structures (and) heavy equipment,” Vedolich said. “But as time goes on, let’s say that (a) subdivision is now established. The ground is settling, homes are settling, you may have more people in an area which is a deterrent for rabbits to be nearby — but it also might mean that their predators may not be around. When it comes to rabbits in

an urban landscape, there’s a benefit of being around because they have more ornamental plants they can eat and there’s potentially less predation pressure on those animals within an urban environment.”

But for all their interactions with humans and the world built by humans, wild rabbits like the eastern cottontail are an entirely separate species from the domestic rabbits that make up one of the county’s most popular — and most abandoned — pets. While eastern cottontails are a local species, domestic rabbits have a lineage of Iberian See RABBIT on page 20A

Voters to elect council members, decide on proposals

In the Sentinel’s coverage area, voters will select candidates for City Council on Nov. 4. They will also consider a public safety millage proposal and a Lakeview Public Schools bond proposition. Candidates were asked, in 75 words or fewer, to state their top goals if elected. The answers are printed verbatim.

St. Clair Shores City Council

Six candidates are running for three four-year terms.

Adura Calhoun

Age: 66

Occupation: Retired State Parole/Probation Agent

Municipality of residence: St Clair Shores

For how long: Six years

Online campaign info: calhounforcitycouncil.com

Education: Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice, Certificate in Gerontology

Previously and currently held elected offices: None

Top goals: There is no higher priority to me than public safety. I am an avid supporter of our police, fire and EMS services. I would fight to expand life-saving resources that keep our neighborhood safe. Maintain a balanced budget. I will always be a resource for Veterans and an Advocate for our seniors.

John D. Caron

Age: 54

Occupation: Community Service Coordinator, Macomb County Public Works

Municipality of residence: St Clair Shores

For how long: 54 Years

Online campaign information: No answer given

Education: Lakeview High School Class of 1989, Bachelors of Science in Metallurgical Engineering from Michigan Technological University, Masters of Science in Engineering from Purdue University

Previously and currently held elected offices: St. Clair Shores City Councilman since 2012

Top goals: Keeping the City’s finances strong and balanced is key to continue our investments in Police, Fire, Parks and Recreation, Senior Activities, Streets, and Infrastructure. Continuing an efficient government will keep bringing new residents and businesses to our community. Encourage community engagement through our City’s boards,

commissions, and committees. There must be a strategic focus on expanding our Downtown area and enhancing the north end business district of the City, thereby supporting all areas.

Dominic Roy Neumann

Age: 45

Occupation: Business Owner

Municipality of residence: St. Clair Shores

For how long: 40 years

Online campaign information: n/a

Education: Wayne State University

Previously and currently held elected offices: None

Top goals: I want to find efficiencies in government to get greater value for our tax dollars. I also would like to make our city government more accessible and transparent to the taxpayers. This includes holding Priority Waste up to their contract terms and exploring other options if necessary. I would investigate the feasibility of installing speedbumps on some residential streets to curtail the speeding issues. In short, help the city work better for the residents.

Bryan L. Owens

Age: 48

Occupation: Audioprostologist, Local Business Owner

Municipality of residence: Macomb

For how long: 48 yrs

Online campaign information: Bryan Owens Facebook.com

Education: Macomb Community College, Audiology Academy Of America

Previously and currently held elected offices: No answer given

Top goals: 1. Strengthen support for police, Firefighters and first responders to keep our neighborhoods safe.

2. Invest in recreational development, including modern facilities and programs that serve all ages.

3. Promote responsible economic growth, balancing business opportunities with protecting our community’s character.

With my experience as a business

owner and community leader, I’ll bring practical solutions and a strong voice for residents.

David J. Rubello

Age: 63

Occupation: Advertising Specialist in the St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Municipality of residence: St. Clair Shores

For how long: 63 years

Online campaign information: Facebook Profile

Education: BA in Broadcasting/Cinematic Arts 1984 CMU, Lakeview HS 1980

Previously and currently held elected offices: St. Clair Shores City Council

Top goals: Keep St. Clair Shores financially strong, including a healthy rainy-day fund. Ensure safety with strong police/fire departments. Maintain quality of life with an improved parks and recs department. Keep our Senior Center vital. Focus on improving the water quality of Lake St. Clair. Execute the current master plan and continue to re-vitalize strategic areas for growth. Protect our business community. Connect our Nautical Mile district to our Downtown District more effectively. Explore North District growth.

Candice B. Rusie

Age: 44

Occupation: Attorney

Municipality of residence: St. Clair Shores

For how long: Approx 35 years

Online campaign information: facebook.com/CandiceBRusie

Education: Lake Shore High School –1999; Wayne State University – BA in psychology, criminal justice minor, summa cum laude 2004; Michigan State University College of Law – Juris Doctor, magna cum laude 2007

Previously and currently held elected offices: St. Clair Shores City Council, first elected in 2009 and re-elected in 2013, 2017, and 2021

Top goals: 1) Continuing fiscal responsibility, transparency, accountability, smart budgeting, conscientious stewardship of resources, adherence to proper policies/ procedures, thorough Council meeting preparation and tough questioning. 2)

Continuing working and advocating for residents. Continuing social media outreach to address residents’ questions and solve problems. Continue volunteerism and community service. Promote and support local businesses. 3) Continuing support and improvements of services, infrastructure/ roads, measures for a cleaner lake, family/youth-focused projects (Library renovation, Parks/Rec facilities/ programming).

This is a Charter Amendment for a millage renewal that replaces the expiring police and fire millage and a new .50 mill to partially fund the St. Clair Shores police and fire departments

Proposal A

Shall the charter of St. Clair Shores, Michigan be amended by adding sec 8.9(g) authorizing the annual levy of an ad valorem property tax in the amount of 4.4192 mills ($4.4192 per $1000 of taxable value) for a period of three (3) years commencing July 1, 2026, as a renewal of the previously approved police and fire millage of 5.00 mills, as reduced by the Headlee amendment to 4.4192 mills, plus a new millage of 0.50 mills, totaling 4.9192 mills to be used exclusively for police and fire department operations, raising an estimated $10,950,730 in the first year levied?

Lakeview Public Schools

LAKEVIEW PUBLIC SCHOOLS COUNTY OF MACOMB STATE OF MICHIGAN

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT BOND PROPOSITION

Shall the Lakeview Public Schools, County of Macomb, State of Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed FortyFour Million One Hundred Five Thousand Dollars ($44,105,000) and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds, in one or more series, to pay the cost of the following projects to create a modern learning

COMMUNITY BRIEFS

Macomb County residents on alert for Spongy Moths

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County’s Michigan State University Extension office is asking residents to help protect Macomb’s trees and outdoor spaces by reporting sightings of Spongy Moth egg masses to its Spongy Moth hotline at (586) 469-6432.

Spongy Moth egg masses appear as fuzzy, yellow-brown clumps about 1 to 2 inches long and are often found on tree trunks, outdoor furniture, playsets, sheds, fences, vehicles and other outdoor surfaces around homes.

Egg masses that are reported to the MSU Extension hotline will be inspected by surveyors to determine if suppression treatments will be applied. Spongy Moth egg masses are strong enough to survive Michigan winters. In the spring, each egg mass hatches into hundreds of caterpillars that feed on tree leaves, leaving trees vulnerable to disease, drought and even death after repeated infestations. Managing the Spongy Moth population allows for tree canopies to remain full and healthy while preventing Macomb County environments from potentially damaging Spongy Moth outbreaks.

MCC AGAIN NAMED ‘VETERAN-FRIENDLY SCHOOL’

MACOMB COUNTY — For the 10th straight year, the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency recognized Macomb Community College as a certified VeteranFriendly School, awarding the college gold-level recognition for the 2025-26 school year.

The VFS program was created by MVAA to recognize colleges and universities across Michigan that demonstrate a commitment to supporting veterans, active-duty service members and their families in utilizing their GI Bill and navigating other educational resources. Colleges can earn gold, silver and bronze level status.

To earn gold-level status, an institution must meet six of MVAA’s seven judging criteria. They are: an established process for identification of current

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environment for students and for health, safety, security, energy conservation and other purposes: • Remodeling, equipping, re-equipping, furnishing, re-furnishing school buildings and other facilities; • Acquiring and installing instructional technology infrastructure and equipment in school buildings and other facilities; and • Preparing, developing and improving sites at school buildings and other facilities? The annual debt millage required to retire all bonds of the School District currently outstanding and proposed pursuant to this ballot is expected to be at or below 6.15 mills which is a 0 mill increase from the annual debt millage levied in 2025. The maximum number of years any series of bonds may be outstanding, exclusive of refunding, is not more than twenty-four (24) years; the estimated millage that will be levied to

pay the proposed bonds in the first year is 1.44 mills (which is equal to $1.44 per $1,000 of taxable value); and the estimated simple average annual millage that will be required to retire each series of bonds is 2.82 mills annually ($2.82 per $1,000 of taxable value). If approved by the voters, the bonds will be guaranteed by the State under the School Bond Qualification and Loan Program (the “Program”). The School District currently has $42,250,000 of qualified bonds outstanding and $0 of qualified loans outstanding under the Program. The School District does not expect to borrow from the Program to pay debt service on these bonds. The estimated computed millage rate required to be levied to pay the proposed bonds may change in the future based on changes in certain circumstances. (Pursuant to State law, expenditure of bond proceeds must be audited, and the proceeds cannot be used for teacher, administrator or employee salaries, repair or maintenance costs or other operating expenses.)

student veterans; veteran-specific website; active student veteran organization or club; veteran-specific career services, resources, advising, and/or outcome monitoring; on-campus veterans’ coordinator and/or designated staff point of contact; system to evaluate and award academic credit based on prior military training and experience; and monitoring and evaluation of student veteran academic retention, progress and graduation rates.

MVAA is a state government agency operating under the Michigan Department of Military and Veteran Affairs. It serves as the central coordinating point for Michigan veterans, connecting those who have served in the U.S. armed forces and their families to services and benefits throughout the state.

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SPOTLIGHT ON HEALTH

Local resources make staying active this winter easier than ever

BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com

It’s easy to be active in the summer heat, but in the winter, it can sometimes feel like there are fewer opportunities to get out and continue moving. As the temperature outside finally begins to drop, it’s important to remain active.

The good news is that these days there are plenty of resources to help people of all ages get out of the house during the cold months. In the metro Detroit area, there’s everything from indoor classes and leagues to full-blown gyms with trainers.

“It’s very important to move your body… from someone that’s 20 to someone that’s 80,” Peak Physique of Troy co-owner Nick Pietrykowski said. “And one of the biggest things that we try and do is make sure the client is not making this a chore.”

Peak Physique of Troy offers not just personal trainers, but life coaches to help you get the most out of each and every day all year round.

Taking care of your body year-round also goes beyond just physical benefits. It’s a great way to improve your mental health during days that may be cold and dark.

“I feel like that’s the biggest thing when you get into winter — the mental health aspect of it,” Pietrykowski said. “We’re sitting more, we don’t want to go outside. As winter hits we still need blood flow and oxygen.”

Age shouldn’t stop anyone from accomplishing this, either. If anything, it’s even more important to continue getting out as often as possible as a senior. The health benefits will be rewarding and noticeable.

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OCT. 16

Senior Expo: Find information about health care, recreation, self-improvement and more from 50-plus exhibitors, also screenings, giveaways and more, plus keynote speech by former WDIV sports anchor Bernie Smilovitz and musical performance by former WDIV news anchor Devin Scillian and Arizona Son, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Assumption Cultural Center, 21800 Marter Road in St. Clair Shores/Grosse Pointe Woods, assumptionculturalcenter.org, (586) 779-6111

OCT. 18

Lahser High School — Class of 1985: 40th reunion, 5-11 p.m., The Kingsley Bloomfield Hills — A Doubletree by Hilton, 39475 Woodward Ave., purchase ticket at eventbrite.com

OCT. 18-19

Macomb County HarvestFest: Includes trick or treat stations, hayrides, bird and reptile shows, pumpkin patch, inflatables, princesses and superheroes, petting zoo, movies, live music, games, food trucks and more, also bring items for Gleaners Community Food Bank, noon- 5 p.m., pavilion at Freedom Hill County Park, 14900 Metropolitan Parkway in Sterling Heights, harvestfestevents.com

OCT. 24-25

St. Clair Shores Halloween Tour: Take self-guided driving tour of 25 decorated houses throughout city, 6-9 p.m. with “no scare” actors from 6-7 p.m., see St. Clair Shores Halloween Tour Facebook page and SCSHalloween Instagram page for map as event draws near, read story at candgnews.com

Christmas resale: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (early bird at 8 a.m.) Oct. 24 and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 25, gym at St. Margaret of Scotland, 21201 E. 13 Mile Road in St. Clair Shores, (586) 293-2240

OCT. 25

Downtown Social District: Live music by Paper Covers Rock, food trucks, outdoor games and more, 5 p.m.-midnight, Greater Mack Avenue between Nine Mile Road and intersection of Nine Mack and Cavalier drives in St. Clair Shores, scsmi.net/socialdistrict, facebook.com/downtownstclairshores

OCT. 26

Halloween Fun Fest: Features trick-or-treating, cider and doughnuts, bounce houses, petting zoo, Bubba Balloona Chick, safety and anti-bullying coloring and activity books, and more, 1-4 p.m., Veterans Memorial Park, 32400 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, purchase wristband for 30-minute time slot in advance, St. Clair Shores Parks and Recreation, 20000 Stephens Road, (586) 445-5350, facebook. com/st.clairshoresparksandrecreation

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“Try to include things that you’ll enjoy doing, because you’ll be more apt to do them,” Madison Heights Active Adult Center supervisor Jennifer Cowan said. “I think if you take the winter off it’s going to be really difficult, in the spring, to get back up and do the things you want to do.”

The Madison Heights Active Adult Center hosts a multitude of activities in the winter. Not only are there classes and groups meeting all the time, but the location also offers a free exercise equipment room and an indoor walking path so that you can use the center even if you can’t make a class.

“One of our guiding mindsets here is that the longer you stay active, the longer you’re able to do things on your own and remain independent, the longer you can stay in your home, and you can continue to do the things you want to do. I think it all connects,” Cowan said.

There are so many health benefits to working out as a senior, but a full-blown workout plan isn’t necessarily required to reap those benefits. There are tons of activities offered in the area that simply get the

blood pumping a little bit and provide an excuse to see others.

“We have a ton of different classes like yoga, chair yoga, Pilates, line dancing, and ballroom dancing, too,” said Matthew Dubinsky, the St. Clair Shores Senior Activity Center’s senior coordinator. “It’s yearround, so they can be consistent at it. We can keep people moving all year.”

The center is also doing balance classes through the Macomb County Health Department and has done classes that teach people how to shop for healthier meals, too.

These places are more than just workout spots. They have become pillars of the community where everyone is safe, welcome and encouraged to socialize all yearround.

“They come to the senior center and it’s not just doing yoga or a fitness class. It’s really the mental stimulation part of it, too,” Dubinsky said. “I think that’s one of the best parts of it.”

To set up a conversation with a life coach and learn more about Peak Physique of Troy, go to peakphysiquetroy.com. To learn more about activity centers in Madison Heights and St. Clair Shores, go to madison-heights.org and scsmi.net.

Call Sports Writer Scott Bentley at (586) 498-1090.

Reaume Bene ts Advisors Announces Move to Troy

Navigating the world of health care, Medicare and voluntary benefits for individuals and groups can be a full-time job. It’s not something an individual or business owner can do on their own when other duties call.

That’s where Reaume Benefits Advisors/Senior Health Advisors can help.

RBA (Reaume Benefits Advisors) has been in business since 2003 and has stayed on top of all the changes to Medicare and the benefits marketplace. Now open on Big Beaver Road in Troy, owner Art Reaume said there’s no cost for a consultation with his team of experts advising individuals and business owners looking to offer employees the best benefits.

“We specialize in small- to medium-sized group benefits which include health care from all the major carriers,” Reaume said. “We also

have individual plans that one of our agents can provide consultation about.”

An initial fact-finding meeting will let Reaume’s team discover what each client’s needs are and what the budget will allow. The team will then examine the plan design you have, and if you don’t have one, will help you decide and understand what that would entail.

“We work as consultants for people on Medicare. We help them decide which of the plans is going to best fit their needs for both prescription drug coverage and doctor network,” Reaume said. “We guide them on what plan makes the most sense for them.”

For business group coverage, RBA identifies the needs of the group to work within a budget that allows them to offer benefits.

“Benefits are the biggest issue for employers right now, and it helps employee retention for the employer,” Reaume said. “Being able to offer the proper plan and do it in an affordable manner is very critical.”

Available benefits now include potential access to a memory loss

tool designed to assist those with cognitive decline through virtual exercises, done remotely, that improve cognitive thinking and even balance.

“Treatment is virtual, at no cost to the enrollee for Medicare-eligible clients,” Reaume said. “It slows down or stops the symptoms of cognitive decline.”

The offices of Reaume Benefits Advisors/ Senior Health Advisors are now located at 755 W. Big Beaver, in Troy. To set up a consultation or for more information, call (248) 390-0906.

Need a Medicare benefits checkup? Come see us!

If you have a Medicare drug prescription plan, now is the time to see if it will serve your health care needs and budget in 2026. The list of prescription drugs your insurance carrier covers may change, along with the provider network your doctors may be part of.

Open Enrollment, from October 15 to December 7, is the time of year that Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plan beneficiaries can make changes to their plan for next year.

Even if you’re satisfied with your current plan, certified counselors from the MI Options Program at AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services can make sure it continues to meet your Medicare needs in the year ahead. The service is free and unbiased: counselors are not connected with any commercial health insurance plans.

From year to year, drug prices change, making it even more critical to get a benefits review.

“With all the changes in prices and such, it’s more important than ever to check your plan, because you may find there are plans with a lower premium or lower drug costs that still allow you to see your current providers and may provide extra services, as well,” says Shari Smith, Outreach and Partnership Manager for the MI Options Medicare Assistance Program. In addition to phone and virtual counseling options, AgeWays is scheduling in-person Medicare assistance events at community venues around the six-county region it serves, including Oakland County. Appointments are required for all counseling appointments, including in-person event County include: Events around your county include:

54100 Broughton Rd., Macomb 10:00 am –3:00 pm Friday, November 7, and Friday, December 5

35679 Gratiot Ave., Clinton Township 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Tuesday, October 28, and Tuesday, November 18

40730 Romeo Plank Rd. 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Thursday, October 23, and Thursday, November 13

21885 Dunham Rd. Suite 6 (enter Door C), Clinton Twp. 9:00 am-1:15 pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays throughout Open Enrollment. Call 586-469-5228 for appts

18185 Sycamore St., Roseville 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Friday, October 17, and Friday, November 7

14975 21 Mile Rd., Shelby Township 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Monday, November 17, and Tuesday, December 2

20100 Stephens Rd., St. Clair Shores 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Monday, October 20, Monday, November 10, and Monday, December 1

40200 Utica Road, Sterling Heights 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Thursday, October 30, Thursday, November 20, and Thursday, December 4

8207 E 9 Mile Rd., Warren 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Wednesday, November 5, and Wednesday, November 12

To make an appointment, call the AgeWays MI Options Program at 248-262-0545. You can also reach the statewide MI Options call center at 800-803-7174 from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm weekdays.

For a full list of appointments in the six-county region served by AgeWays, go to Ageways.org.

This program is supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $337,326 with 100 percent funding by ACL/HHS through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ACL/HHS or the U.S. government.

Waite

“Isn’t It Time,” the Babys enjoyed moderate success, but after five years of touring, Waite said, “We were making zero money, and it just fell apart.”

It was time for a “Change.” Waite launched his solo career with 1982’s “Ignition.” The album featured the song “Change,” which experienced heavy rotation during the early days of MTV. Two years later, he scored his first No. 1 hit on the Billboard chart with “Missing You.” When writing the single, he knew it would be a hit.

“It meant all things to everyone. It applied to all different situations,” said Waite, who has 2.2 million monthly listeners on Spotify. “It’s one of those songs you wait your whole life to write.”

Waite said having the most popular song in the U.S. is “an interesting place. You really feel like you’ve achieved something. It was something I didn’t take lightly.”

In Waite’s case, it’s unclear which came first: the musician or the songwriter.

“There’s also the argument, is it poetry or is it music?” said Waite, influenced by the guitar riffs of Jimi Hendrix and the blues of John Mayall. “The songs I love the most are the ones with interesting lyrics. To marry storytelling into music, that’s the challenge.”

He said the Beatles’ “Paperback Writer” is one example.

“What a topic,” Waite said. “You didn’t see that coming.”

When songwriting, Waite is inspired by the world around him. For instance, he penned the ballad “Downtown” after living in New York City.

“A mom trying to find things for her kids at a Goodwill store or the guy sitting in a coffee shop by himself,” Waite said. “There’s a million stories. People go through so much.”

‘He had so many great songs. His band was great too.’

In 1987, Waite reconnected with former Babys member Jonathan Cain, who had joined Journey, and Ricky Phillips, Journey guitarist Neal Schon and drummer Deen Castronovo to form Bad English. They recorded two albums, producing a hit with “When I See You Smile,” and disbanded in ‘91.

Waite never stopped playing music and continued to write, record and tour. At one point, country music got a hold of him when he moved to Nashville and became friends with bluegrass artist Alison Krauss. The pair recorded “Missing You” as a duet. A highlight was performing Vince Gill’s “Whenever

You Come Around” in three different music keys at the Grand Ole Opry.

Sterling Heights resident Karen Martellaro never misses a John Waite show at Andiamo.

“Every time I go, it’s a treat. I like the variety of music. I like how he plays his solo stuff, his music with the Babys and he breaks out Bad English,” she said. “It’s a great venue. It’s a fun night. I think the band is a finetuned machine. They all work well together.”

She also hangs with the other fans to meet Waite.

YOU took all our crazy calls and helped us beyond words to sell our house.  We had to do extra stuff that Roseville wanted us to do.  We did it and the house fnally sold.  No fault of yours or ours.  I appreciate the coffee cup from your vacation and the beautiful basket.  WE LOVE THEM!  If you need to sell or buy a house, Courtney is who you can count on!

Thanks, Marsha and David.

Re-Elect Councilman Dave Rubello Community Advocate & Volunteer

Dave advocates for infrastructure updates, senior citizen protection, a vibrant business community, a clean lake, reliable city services and fscal responsibililty. He was the creator of the Senior Snow Brigade and the co-creator of the St. Clair Shores Social District.

Vote Absentee or In Person on Tuesday, November 4th.

For more information about Dave Rubello, you can fnd him on fb and instagram.

Fundraiser

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erything, Slanec said, so she and her husband decided to hold off on any chemo or radiation until doctors could confirm if she was cancerfree.

“That was a whole fight with the hospital, and they got CPS involved, and it was terrible,” she said.

Doctors found a genetic mutation that caused the cancer in her left kidney. It has started attacking Emma’s right kidney, and currently, she’s in kidney failure and in need of a transplant.

But despite the potential for it to be a lifelong battle, Slanec said her daughter has been strong.

“She has been an absolute warrior through the whole process, much stronger than I have been,” Slanec said. “I have cried a lot this year.”

As soon as she was diagnosed, Slanec, a St. Clair Shores resident, dropped out of nursing school. Her mother, who lives in Ann Arbor, flew in to take care of her three other kids.

To help with the expenses, Comedy 4 Cancer — a nonprofit organized by Warren resident JD Marshal, aimed at helping families who have kids that have been diagnosed with cancer — has organized a benefit show.

“It’s just a tough, tough time for her and her mom,” said comedian Bob Phillips, who is headlining the show.

Phillips said he has done hundreds of benefit shows, a number of which have been for Marshall’s nonprofit. He’s always happy to donate his time to help, he said.

“My business, my career is making people laugh. That’s what I do,” Phillips said. “And in these kinds of situations, people need to laugh more than ever, or at least take a little respite from the tough times they’re going through … That makes me feel very good about my profession.”

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in Warren.

Slanec said the support has been overwhelming.

“All of my family lives in Arizona, and so I have oftentimes felt very alone, and I don’t feel alone,” she said. “I don’t know much more to say. It’s very overwhelming.”

The “All 4 Emma” show will be held Oct. 18 at the Bishop Murphy Knights of Columbus, 22040 Ryan Road, in Warren. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. General admission tickets cost $15, and a table of eight costs $80.

For more information, go to comedy4cancer.com.

Call Staff Writer Brian Wells at (248) 291-7637.

Looking Back: Happy 90th Birthday to the SCS Library!

The St. Clair Shores Study Club was founded about 1934, and membership was limited to 30 women. The aim of the Club was “peace, charity, equity, and a higher civilization.” In practical terms, this meant the group met for lectures and discussions, raised money for projects in the Village of St. Clair Shores and volunteered their time, generally trying to contribute to their community.

One of their first projects was the collection of books for a public library, which they initially staffed and opened in 1935. They met at the home of one of the Study Club members, Mrs. Russell (Meta) Srigley, at 21518 Yale Street. The house is pictured here, from a photo from the 1970s and is still standing.

Both Russell and Meta Pardo Srigley were Canadians, born in Ontario. She was born in Blenheim in 1882. He was born on Pelee Island in 1889 (Pelee is the largest island in Lake Erie and the southernmost populated point in Canada). The Yale house was built in 1933, according to city records, and the Srigley’s lived there when Meta began working on the library project with the other women of the Study Club.

The library opened September 27, 1935, with just over 500 books, in a room in the St. Clair Shores municipal building. The library was open Mondays and Fridays from 3-5 p.m. and from 7-9 p.m. The current building opened in 1959.

To view other historic photographs, go to sbrb-montage.auto-graphics.com.

— Submitted by Heidi Christein, archivist, St. Clair Shores Public Library

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Township. He was reportedly unsuccessful at gaining entry to three homes in the area but allegedly got into a home and demanded the homeowner’s vehicle keys. According to investigators, that led to a scuffle and Tackett allegedly stabbed the homeowner with a fork.

Tackett the allegedly broke into another home where he demanded the homeowner’s keys, was threatened with a gun and fled. As he left that house, he was apprehended and taken into custody.

Wickersham said Tackett didn’t care about property or life in the chase.

The chase lasted around 40 minutes and

crossed over three jurisdictions, causing the L’Anse Creuse Public Schools system to go on lockdown.

Investigators said Tackett has a lengthy criminal history dating back to 1995. He was released in June for previous charges in 2017 and 2018.

He is now facing charges including fleeing and eluding, home invasion, and assault with a dangerous weapon. The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office announced the charges on Oct. 8.

“I think in this incident, everyone came together, everyone did what they were supposed to do, what they were trained to do,” Wickersham said.

Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 498-1103.

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in a 5-2 vote with Councilman John Caron and Councilwoman Candice Rusie both opposed to raising the rates. Both council members as well as Councilman and current Mayor Pro Tem Dave Rubello are up for election this year.

Caron said in an interview he was always in favor of a renewal stating it would fund all current operations and equipment they have at both departments.

“I did not see any argument or plan for what the increased funding would be used for so without that I, in good conscience, could not ask the residents for an increase if there wasn’t a plan for how the increased funds would get used,” Caron said.

Caron said if the millage were to pass, he wants the budget to be looked at to make sure the money does go to the departments and doesn’t get mixed in with the rest of the general fund.

He explained that the current millage is used to offset any funding the departments need, but it does not fund all police and fire functions.

The police and fire millage goes into the general fund which is one large account.

“The budget is how it’s decided, how the general fund dollars gets split between the different departments,” Caron said.

Councilman Ronald Frederick said in a text message that the millage only covers around $11 million of the $23 million it takes to cover the cost of the departments. He said the proposal used to be at 5 mils but due to Headlee rollbacks, it dropped, hence the need to raise it.

“As everything costs more so does the operations of these two important departments!” Frederick said in the texts. “I can only say, when you call 911, it’s too late to upgrade your departments. That’s why we need to do it now!”

For the full proposal language and other election information, go to the clerk’s section of the Macomb County government website at macombgov.org.

Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 4981103.

already have,” Hackel said. “These are my suggestions (and) we’re putting it out there that we’re working with the board (of commissioners). I think that’s going to be a savings, not having to worry about the land itself. Suggested properties could be Freedom Hill, could be a partnership with Macomb Community College. We’re going to be doing a new Verkulien Building, so with that there could be a combined effort trying to build a facility for the animal shelter there as well.”

Hackel’s idea about what to do with the current shelter was more sorted out, at least as far as keeping it around. Hackel said the nearly 70-year-old building at 21417 Dunham Road (built in 1958 and remodeled in 1981) could keep its animal-focused mission by being repurposed as kennels for animals showcasing higher levels of aggression, among other potential uses.

“Based upon the footprint we see here, there’s no question that it’s going to be the kennels and the appropriate type of kennels separating animals that would be more aggressive than others,” Hackel said. “We’ve got the medical portions of the facility where we

try to make sure, we have separation of animals that might be sick. We’re using a garage for major incidents (around 30 cats recently rescued from an Armada home were set up in the garage), but this isn’t really the best use of the area to deal with these cats that were brought in from a hoarding situation.”

Along with still-operational facilities at the current shelter, there is space to walk animals on the property itself. More space can be found at the surrounding county facilities and at the nearby Nicholson Nature Center. Hackel was also open to the facility being repurposed by another county department.

Even with an aging building, work has been steady and evolving within the department. Macomb County Animal Control took in over 2,620 animals over the past year, vaccinated nearly 4,200 pets, microchipped over 1,530 animals, spayed and neutered over 720 animals and issued nearly 10,500 licenses. All of this was done by a team of 30 volunteers and a small team of animal control officers, their collective work coming out to a 95% save rate among animals taken in by the department, 960 direct adoptions and over 540 animals returned to owners from the Clinton Township-based shelter.

An initiative highlighted by Hackel and Animal Control Director Jeff Randazzo was the new MicroChip Connect program,

which are self-service stations that give people the ability to check an animal for an implanted microchip to make reuniting lost pets an easier task.

“Clinton Township, Roseville, Armada and Shelby Township were all our pilot programs for our new self-scanning microchip stations, and they’re all located at the police departments,” Randazzo said. “So far, just in Clinton Township, over 33 people within the last two weeks have utilized that self-scanner. It tells us that the community is more engaged, and our microchip returnto-owner rate is definitely going to increase. It’s about finding lost pets and getting them reunited, diverting them from coming into the shelter.”

Along with the self-scanner initiative, Macomb County Animal Control hosts events throughout the year to connect its

services to the community. The Snip Happens event, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 11, will register the first 20 male outdoors cats for trap-neuter-return treatment. A fill-thetrailer event happening at the Garfield Road Pet Supplies Plus in Clinton Township over the weekend of Oct. 10-12 aims to raise supplies to support Macomb County seniors and their pets. The department is also hosting a trunk-or-treat event at the Macomb Public County Works parking lot — just up the road from the shelter at 21777 Dunham Road in Clinton Township — on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 1-3 p.m.

Go to macombgov.org/departments/animal-control for more information about the department, to learn how to adopt an animal, to find out how to volunteer and more.

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

Skelebration

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Lindsey Siehda, owner of Shores Yoga, said she thinks Skelebration is a really fun event. It is free to get in and Siehda said the businesses spend a lot of time and money hosting free events.

“And it’s all for the community,” Siehda said.

She went on to say that she thinks it’s a community centered and oriented event.

“We just do it for the people,” Siehda said.

There will also be hot chocolate stations

and Shores Yoga will be hosting a dog costume contest. The contest is limited to a specific number of entries and it’s best to enter early. Siehda said she thinks a great way to include the whole family.

“A lot of us consider our dogs part of the family like our kids,” Siehda said.

To enter the contest, visit shoresyogastudio.com. The costume contest starts at noon.

Downtown St. Clair Shores is located along Greater Mack Avenue from Nine Mile Road south to the Nine Mack Drive and Cavalier Drive intersection.

Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 498-1103.

Glass

gold. If you had any questions, people looked to her to see what we were supposed to do,” Newman said. “She loved to go out to eat with good food and frequented the Culinary Arts Department. It just shows the love she had for the college, the institution and the students. This is a final tribute to her legacy.

“It’s an extension of the culinary program. These are students that are doing all the work,” Newman said. “I got a sneak peek. It’s gorgeous. Everything is beautiful. It’s really like a hidden gem of the college. The culinary faculty does a phenomenal job.”

Mike Balsamo, dean of business, information technology and culinary at MCC, said the terrace brings together Glass’s three greatest passions: education, food and community. The culinary arts students take a number of courses that include culinary techniques, sanitation, table service, baking, wine appreciation, artisan and special breads, and much more.

“A lot of students are ready for employment at local places. A lot of them work in country clubs,” Balsamo said. “A lot of them want to go into catering. With younger students, they want to be entrepreneurs. They want to own food trucks or open up a bake shop on their own.”

One class Balsamo has observed firsthand is plated desserts.

“You can really see the creativity of the students. There is a little bit of an artistic component,” he said. “The challenge

is not just to bake but the presentation is very important.”

Balsamo worked with Glass for about five years.

“She had a big, booming teacher’s voice and was always very approachable,” he said. “She liked to have the students

work together. She was big on tutoring so she could spend time with students who needed help. She was always a great colleague.”

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