10/1/25 St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Local, state officials unveil Chapaton Retention Basin

BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com

On Sept. 16, Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller, along with local and state officials, unveiled the new and fully operational Chapaton Retention Basin in St. Clair Shores. The basin has been under construction for around two years and cost approximately $29 million dollars to build, most of it being state funded through American Rescue Plan Act funds.

“The project involved the rehabilitation and expansion of the Chapaton Canal, at the foot of Nine Mile Road (east of Jefferson Avenue) in St. Clair Shores along Lake St. Clair,” a press release stated. “With its new dimensions of 700 feet long, 200 feet wide and 16 feet deep, the canal has the capacity to store 17 million gallons and will reduce CSOs by 50%.”

CSOs, or combined sewer

ST. CLAIR SHORES RESIDENT TURNS 101

BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com

St. Clair Shores Resident Tanina Lafata will turn 101 on Oct.14. She said she’s had a wonderful life, though it wasn’t perfect.

Tanina, known as Tina, said she grew up with a strict father in Detroit and worked at his grocery store. Tony Lafata, her son, said she doesn’t have good memories of

her childhood, but Tanina said her mother was wonderful.

She graduated from eighth grade and later returned to night school at Lake Shore where she graduated as valedictorian.

Tanina eloped with her husband at the age of 16. When she first met him, her sister, who went to school with him, said he was no good.

The family moved into the Shores in 1957 when Tony was a freshman in high school and her

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“The more she said it, the more I liked him,” Tanina said. “Typical kid today.”

THE EXPERIENCE TO KEEP S ST CLAIR SHORES MOVING FORWARD!

PERSONAL BACKGROUND

Life Long St Clair Shores Resident Lakeview High School Graduate ‘89

Michigan Tech & Purdue University Graduate Parishioner, St Joan of Arc Catholic Church Member, Shorewood Kiwanis

CIVIC BACKGROUND

City Councilman (2012 to Present)

2-Time Mayor Pro-Tem

Board Member and Vice Chair: Southeast Macomb Sanitary District South Macomb Disposal Authority

City Involvement:

SCS Beautifcation Commission

SCS Historical Commission

General Employee Pension Board

Animal Care and Welfare (Past Liaison)

Statler Maloof Dog Park (Past Liaison)

Senior Advisory (Past Liaison)

SCS Memorial Day Parade (Past Liaison)

SCS Activities Committee (Past Member)

WORKING HARD ON CITY COUNCIL

Councilman Caron is dedicated to the fscal health of St. Clair Shores, and his careful watch over the budget and spending is key to that efort.

A key role of the City Council is updating city codes and ordinances; Councilman Caron has authored more of these updates than any other member. Major updates have included:

→ The City's Animal Ordinance underwent multiple revisions, resulting in strengthened protections and improved welfare standards for our beloved pets.

→ By simplifying the enforcement code, he ensured that similar ofenses would carry the same potential penalty, thereby promoting fairness when enforcing the code.

→ Improvements to make the City more business friendly and attractive.

Councilman Caron is a vocal advocate for proper procedure, challenging longstanding practices and resisting the "rubber stamp" mentality.

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Town hall brings together candidates and residents

BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com

In front of residents and guests, five candidates answered questions at a town hall forum hosted by the Women’s Civic League of St. Clair Shores on Sept. 22.

This November, St. Clair Shores residents have a choice between six candidates to fill three City Council seats. Five of those candidates spoke about their volunteer work, their hopes for the city and more at the town hall. The candidates present were incumbents John Caron, Dave Rubello and Candice Rusie, and newcomers Adura Calhoun and Bryan Owens. Dominic Roy Neumann, the sixth candidate, could not attend due to work obligations.

Judge Mark A. Fratarcangeli of the 40th District Court emceed the event, cracking jokes to lighten the mood and asking the candidates questions provided by the league and audience members.

In the beginning, candidates were given two minutes to introduce themselves to residents, explaining their background and why they wanted to pursue a council seat. After that, each candidate was given one minute each to answer each question.

REGINA WINS NINTH STRAIGHT POWDERPUFF GAME OVER MARIAN

BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com

Warren Regina defeated Bloomfield Hills Marian in the two schools’ annual powder-puff game by a score of 14-0 on Sunday, Sept. 14.

Every September, the seniors from both teams face off, and this win gives Regina nine straight victories. The school couldn’t be more excited.

“This is one of our biggest events. It’s something that our freshmen come in looking forward to their senior year,” Regina teacher and senior moderator Rosemary Michels said. “Powder-puff is early in the school year and it just has a buzz and excitement in the building.”

The long-standing tradition has been around since the 1960s, and is truly for anyone and everyone to play.

“All seniors are encouraged to participate. Whether

they’ve played a sport in their life or not,” Michels said. “We also have kids who come in and serve as managers and they are awesome. The feeling of belonging and togetherness is the whole goal of powder-puff.”

The event has transcended just the two schools and now is truly a communal event.

This year’s game was played at Detroit Catho-

Lafata

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youngest son, Angelo, was around a year old. Tony said it was a brand-new street.

“There were still a lot of homes on the street that were like summer cottages,” Tony said. “People from different areas would

come here when this was like a vacation town at one time many years ago.”

Growing up, they met at Tanina’s house every Sunday for dinner with multiple pies, cakes and other foods for everyone.

“This was the gathering place, and she had, what you got, four sisters and one brother, they all came,” her daughter-in-law

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NEWS & NOTES

Beautification Commission gives out awards

At the City Council meeting on Sept. 15, Councilman John Caron and Mayor Pro Tem and Councilman Dave Rubello presented beautification awards to businesses and residents.

The awards were bestowed by the Beautification Commission.

Rubello started off the proclamations with the residential awards. This year, the winning residents are Janice Dumouchelle and James Marshall, Alex and Erika Ottoy and Anthony and Frances Julian.

The awarded businesses are H3 Wellness Collective, Mike’s on the Water and Brightside Dental.

They also presented awards for businesses that have earned recognition by the committee for 10 years. These businesses are Dr. Brian Hunt DDS, Lakeview Condominium Association and Windwood Pointe Condominiums.

Important election dates to note

As the Nov. 4 election looms ever closer, there are a few important dates for residents to remember.

The deadline to register to vote online or by mail is on Oct. 20. On Election Day, polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.

For a full list of dates and local elections, go to the clerk’s page on the Macomb County website at macombgov.org.

POLICE, FIRE DEPARTMENTS TO HOST OPEN HOUSES

The St. Clair Shores Police Department will host an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 4 at the Blossom Heath, located at 24800 Jefferson Avenue. The St. Clair Shores Fire Department will host its open house from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 11 at Blossom Heath.

Get ready for 30th anniversary Senior Expo

The annual Senior Expo will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 16 at the Assumption Cultural Center, located on 21800 Marter Road.

This event has a plethora of information for seniors, their families and caretakers. Vendors will have information about health care, recreation, selfimprovement and more.

Two of the special guests are retired WDIV-TV sports anchor Bernie Smilovitz and former WDIV news anchor Devin Scillian. This event is open for everyone.

Shuttles will be provided to patrons by Cranbury Park and will take off from the Grosse Pointe Woods Lakefront Park at 23000 Jefferson Avenue.

CALENDAR

OCT. 5

Comic and toy show: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (early bird at 9 a.m.), VFW Bruce Post #1146, 28404 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, keywellcollectables.com, facebook.com/dawnofthecollectors

OCT. 7

QPR training: Ages 15 and older can learn to recognize suicide warning signs, start conversation and provide people in crisis with resources using “question, persuade, refer” program, 6:30-7:30 p.m., H3 - Hope, Healing, and Health, 23100 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, presented by Family Center of Grosse Pointe and Harper Woods, free but registration required, maryjo@familycenterhelps.org

OCT. 12

2025 Farmers Market: Noon-6 p.m., Blossom Heath Park, south of 10 Mile Road on Jefferson Avenue in St. Clair Shores, scsmi.net/877/farmersmarket

OCT. 13

Learn about bonsai gardening: Hosted by Yardeners of St. Clair

Shores with presentation by 40-plus year bonsai enthusiast Jim Limback, 7 p.m., St. Clair Shores City Hall, 27600 Jefferson Ave., (586) 2124179, scsyardeners@gmail.com, find group on Facebook

ONGOING

Downtown Social District: Live music, food trucks, outdoor games and more, 5 p.m.-midnight Oct. 11 and 25, Greater Mack Avenue between Nine Mile Road and intersection of Nine Mack and Cavalier drives in St. Clair Shores, see band lineup and more at scsmi.net/social-district

St. Clair Shores Community Chorus rehearsals: For ages 14 and older, 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church, 22360 13 Mile Road, scscommunitychorus.org

‘Artist Choice Show’: Features 53 works by 44 artists from local groups including Lakeside Palette Club of St. Clair Shores, on display 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays until Oct. 16, Anton Art Center, 125 Macomb Place in Mount Clemens, (586) 4698666, theartcenter.org, read story at candgnews.com

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overflows, occur when combined sewer systems become overwhelmed with rainwater and sewage, and the untreated water flows into nearby lakes and rivers.

Other parts of the project include replacing the sluice gates, separating sanitary sewage from stormwater in a 14-acre area, replacing an old pipe and adding a trash collector at the end of the pipe.

This project closed down the Nine Mile boat ramp for two years starting in 2023.

At the press conference on Sept. 16, Miller said a reason she wanted the public works job was due to the amount of CSOs many Michigan counties were discharging into the lake.

“And I knew that we could do better, and we did not have to live this way,” Miller said.

She went on to say her team created a master plan, reviewing all they could do to reduce CSOs.

Miller said with the basin, they are well on their way to their goal.

“It is on time, on budget, fully functional and it works,” Miller said.

Due to increasing inclement weather

resulting in heavier rain falls, Miller said all of the people in her industry had to do a better job of positioning themselves as stormwater managers.

“Even though the state, as I say, permits us, those of us that run these retention basins, to continue to discharge combined sewer overflows, quite frankly it’s ridiculous in my opinion in the Great Lakes State in 2025 that we think this is OK,” Miller said. “It’s not OK. We can do better.”

She said there needs to be collective political will and resources to complete projects such as this one.

“That’s what’s happened here in Macomb County,” Miller said.

The project was a bipartisan effort gaining the support of U.S. Rep. John James (RShelby Township), Democratic U.S. Sen. Gary Peters, Democratic state Sen. Kevin Hertel, Republican state Rep. Alicia St. Germaine and more. A few of the politicians sent representatives to the event as they could not attend because of other obligations.

“That water doesn’t know if it’s a Republican or a Democrat or an independent or whatever it is, right?” Miller said. “It just knows that it wants to be clean.”

Hertel, Macomb County Commissioner Sarah Lucido and Eastpointe Mayor

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Powderpuff

lic Central’s field so that it could accommodate the crowd. Alumni from both schools come back every year to watch and share stories about their senior powder-puff games as well.

“We have alumni coming back year after year watching and cheering,” Michels said. “They form an alumni fan tunnel at halftime for the team to run back through which is a cool experience too.”

There’s a production behind the game. It has become such a big event that the meetings to begin outlining the details for the weekend begin in early June.

“It is a production. There’s so many things that go into it. We always do a rally the Friday before it. They do presentations to their parents and the school and we have a DJ. It’s a fun pep rally to get everybody going,” Michels explained. “We have a mass together and they get to wear their uniforms.

“It’s really nice,” he said.

Scott Smith was Regina’s head coach this year for the first time after being an assistant coach last year. Smith started coaching the girls in July with around 100 girls and after eight weeks of practice the team came out on top.

“Everyone came together and it turned out as good as expected,” Smith said. “The girls did a really good job and put in a lot of hard work and the outcome shows the hard work that they did put in.”

One of the best parts of the experience is seeing the growth and development of the players over the course of two months. Implementing a game plan and being rewarded

with a shutout victory is a great way for the girls to start off their senior year.

“When it started out we told the girls that the offensive side of the ball was going to be kind of slow moving, but if (Marian) can’t score then they can’t win,” Smith said. “They put in the hard work and at the end they started clicking.

“I’ve coached boys football for 15-20 years and this is probably some of the most fun I’ve had, is coaching this,” he said.

The game is ingrained into the identity of both schools and will be something that the participants and viewers will remember for the rest of their lives. The impact on everyone is apparent.

“We really focus on our sisterhood here,” Michels said. “One awesome thing about powder-puff, across the generations and across the years we are Regina sisters and we are here to support each other. It’s a way to connect.”

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

Town hall

They were asked multiple questions, including these two:

On the millage

The first audience question asked candidates what their stance was on the upcoming police and fire millage on the ballot in November.

Owens said he believes every millage should be left in the hands of the public, but he does support the millage.

“I don’t think it should be decided by six or seven people of the city,” Owens said.

Caron said he was in favor of keeping the millage at the current rate instead of increasing it because he thinks the city is fiscally sound.

“We got $15 million in the rainy day fund,” Caron said. “Actually projected this year, adding $1.4 million to that rainy day fund, so (I) didn’t really see why we were asking people for an increase after they’ve already had taxes go up due to inflation the prior four years.”

He went on to say it is important to make sure both departments are funded.

Calhoun said as a law enforcement professional, she will always support police and fire.

“I support the millage,” Calhoun said.

Rusie said she echoed Caron’s sentiments at the town hall and at the previous council meeting as well. She said she supported the renewal instead of an increase.

“Yes, people always pass the millage, and we are grateful for that, but we should be grateful for that and not trying to test the limits of their generosity by keep increasing and increasing the ask, especially when we haven’t made the case to justify that yet. I think that’s how the city kind of loses some of its integrity,” Rusie said.

Rubello said he is for the millage.

“The dollar isn’t what it used to be, that’s for sure, 10 years ago,” Rubello said. “You can’t buy the same stuff.”

On where to cut costs

An audience question asked candidates

where they would make cuts if they had to. The question specified around $50,000 in cuts.

Caron said the city would have to look at building up efficiencies first. He also said to make sure they have an open bidding process.

“You’re making sure that if projects (are) going out to bid, it’s all fair, everyone has a shot at it and that you’re taking the best lowcost bidder that is out there,” Caron said.

Calhoun said essential services should never be cut and always remain in place.

“If I had to make a cut it would be something like tree trimming or landscaping,” Calhoun said.

Rusie said she was on council during the 2008 recession and that they made cuts but in ways that didn’t impact residents. She said, fortunately, she doesn’t think they will be in that position again, but there are things they can do.

“We’ve done alternate funding through grants and bonds and things like that, so there will be a way where we could keep the city moving forward and not have to impact the services we provide to the residents even if we did have to save further money,” Rusie said.

Rubello said he was also around during the recession years. He said these issues would be decided by seven council members.

“I really don’t think it’s the opinion of just one person,” Rubello said. “We’re sort of, when you’re on a council, you’re on a team and you have to work together.”

Owens shared similar ideas, stating multiple $50,000 charges becomes a decent amount.

“I think that’s not that one person should be answering,” Owens said. “I think it should be a question that’s answered by the council, by seven people. And it should be voted on what needs to be trimmed and what doesn’t.”

The video recording of the town hall can be found on the SCSTV, the city’s YouTube channel. Candidates provided their contact information at the beginning of the forum, but it can also be found on the Macomb County website at macombgov.org under the “Elections” tab.

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

SPOTLIGHT ON LEARNING

ABOVE: A beekeeper removes a frame from a box beehive at the Michigan State University Tollgate Farm and Education Center.

State

LEFT: Beekeepers examine a frame from a box beehive. Students in the Southeastern Michigan Beekeepers Association basic beekeeping class will compare hives with each other to see how their bees are doing in relation to the rest of the class.

Photos by Brian Louwers

Responsible beEkeEping begins with learning

BY DEAN VAGLIA

dvaglia@candgnews.com

Despite how it may look in videos and pictures, beekeeping is no simple task.

What appears at first to be pulling racks out of boxes while wearing bulky clothes belies a complex field of animal husbandry where climates are watched, pesticides are precautioned and the wrong move may see a whole hive die off.

“There’s a fad that’s been going on (called) ‘garden hives,’” said Randy List, an instructor of classes with the Southeastern Michigan Beekeepers Association. “They put the box with hive stands in their garden and put some bees in there, and they do nothing to them and bees die and next

year they put more in there. That’s not what proper beekeeping is. (Beekeeping is) husbandry; you have to monitor what’s going on and deal with what’s going on.

The weather and climate is a big deal … so you have to be aware of what to expect, understand what you’re seeing and deal with it.”

For those who find themselves interested in beekeeping and want to learn how to get into it, List recommends first reaching out to local beekeeping clubs and speaking with active keepers. If what they have to say sounds good, interested parties are encouraged to take a course like SEMBA’s basic beekeeping classes. Running from February to October with monthly classes at Michigan State

SPECIAL NEEDS PARENT WORKSHOP

for Parents & Caregivers of Children with Special Needs

War Memorial

Wednesday, October 8 | 6:00-8:00PM

Join us for a relaxing and inspiring evening featuring keynote speaker Molly David, practical tools for balancing your emotional health and your relationships while parenting from Dr. Maria Jones and Ashley Ball, and a guided meditation with Cass Ghiorse. There will be chances to win free services from local spas, and everyone will go home with a copy of Molly's book!

The Sensory Zone trailer will be in the parking lot at The War Memorial! The Sensory Zone is a calming and welcoming space where individuals with sensory processing needs can find respite from a world filled with overwhelming stimuli. Through play, exploration, and socialization, Feed the Need Sensory Zone uses therapeutic tools to support physical, occupational, and social development.

Featuring:

Quiet Zone | Tactile Panels | Sensory Tools

Stop by and have fun exploring this unique experience!

• Real talk from parents and therapists • Guided movement & breathwork • Sensory Zone trailer for kids In association with:

30TH ANNIVERSARY Senior EXPO!

EXPERIENCE SENIOR LIFE TODAY! THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2025

Keynote Speaker: Bernie Smilovitz, Retired WDIV-TV Sportscaster

Entertainment: Devin Scillian and Arizona Son

ST. CLAIR SHORES/GROSSE POINTE WOODS, MI - Gather your neighbors, family and friends because it is time for the annual premiere lifestyle and health expo for active adults. See what is happening from healthcare to finances and fitness. The 2025 Senior Expo is hosted at the Assumption Cultural Center, located in the communities of St. Clair Shores and Grosse Pointe Woods. This wellness event for seniors, which is free to the community, provides area adults with an abundance of informative exhibits, educational seminars, interactive experiences, and valuable resources for today’s senior lifestyles.

Platinum co-sponsors of Senior Expo are Henry Ford Health and HAP. The 30th Anniversary theme is a tribute to Detroit and its iconic history. In a tribute to the history of Detroit, the Keynote Speaker, recognizing the 30th Anniversary Expo is the beloved and retired WDIV-TV sports anchor, Bernie Smilovitz. Former WDIV news anchor Devin Scillian will join his band, Arizona Son, during the luncheon. The band is sponsored by A.H. Peters. A Detroit favorite, the National Coney Island Cart will be on-site in celebration of National’s 60 years in business!

Each year Senior Expo hosts more than 1,500 seniors, their families and caregivers. For 30 years, this eastside community-based committee has dedicated itself to offering a day of health, wellness, recreation and community resource information to help design a happy, healthy and secure lifestyle. “We are committed to providing a vibrant and informative event that celebrates and supports our senior community,” said Terri Murphy, CSA, Hope Senior Home Care, and Chairperson of the Senior Expo Committee. “We continue providing a platform that empowers seniors to live their lives to the fullest.”

Visitors will enjoy more than 50 exhibitors offering giveaways and information on healthcare, recreation, self-improvement, retail products, managed care, physical training, financial and legal advice to name a few. Popular Workshops include Food is Medicine, Ask the Elder Law Attorney, Medicare Counseling, Ask

the Physician and Ask the Nutritionist. On-site Health Screenings include: spine evaluation, blood pressure, knee pain/arthritis/physical therapy screening, mini chair massages, from area health facilities. Also featured is a Community Resource Center including VA information, Medicare information and much more.

The Courtyard Senior Super Tent will feature Motown music!

The Resource Guide, a valuable reference book for adults of available services throughout the Metro area, is distributed at Expo and remains a useful tool all year through. The Guide is developed by the Senior Expo Committee and is made available at hospitals, city offices, libraries, and committee facilities.

Senior Expo Committee members who have planned for the event all year long include: Assumption Cultural Center; The Helm at the Boll Life Center; The Macomb County Chamber of Commerce; The Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce; Henry Ford Health; Cranberry Park; Hope Senior Home Care; Harper Chiropractic Center; American House Lakeshore; Health Alliance Plan (HAP); and Adair Consulting and Events.

Don’t miss the opportunity to include your company in this worthwhile event. Sponsorship and vendor sites are still available.

If there are unanswered questions about resources for today’s seniors as well as caring for an adult family member or friend, come to the Senior Expo for those answers and the latest information available for a population living longer, more active and healthier lives. A memorable day is guaranteed.

Senior Expo 2025 takes place on Thursday, October 16th. Expo hours are 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Free shuttle is provided by Cranberry Park for convenient parking at Grosse Pointe Woods Lakefront Park. For further information, call (586) 779-6111.

Assumption Cultural Center is located at 21800 Marter Rd. in the communities of St. Clair Shores Grosse Pointe Woods.

Senior Expo 2025

Experience Senior Life Today!

Thursday, October 16th, 8:30a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Assumption Cultural Center

St. Clair Shores/Grosse Pointe Woods

Keynote Speaker, 11:00am Bernie Smilovitz

Performance by Devin Scillian And Arizona Son

Sponsored by A.H. Peters

Over 50 Exhibitors and Give-aways

Platinum Sponsor: Henry Ford Health & HAP

Community Resource Information

Health and Wellness Screenings

Senior SUPER Tent featuring Motown

Beekeeping

University’s Tollgate Farm and Education Center in Novi and the Bowers School Farm in Bloomfield Hills, the SEMBA basic beekeeping course teaches students how to get into responsible beekeeping.

“It starts out as bookwork and classroom work … and then the students get bees,” List said. “The students all have bees and they learn from each other’s bees, because they’ll have a hive right next to each other and they’ll be doing something totally different. The whole point of that is I look at your hive, you look at my hive and everybody else’s hive as a group and we learn what’s going on. (Around fall) they take the hives back to wherever they’re going to take care of them and then (October) is a wrapup meeting.”

Students work with beekeeper instructors, like List or fellow instructor Luke Altomore, to learn information important for the first year of maintaining a honeybee hive. Subjects taught include the biology of the honeybee, how bees operate alongside other pollinators, how to maintain hives, how to maintain the health of honeybees, learning about different types of pests, mites and oth-

er threats, the tools of beekeeping and more. It costs around $500 to take the class, including the textbook and a box hive. Taking the SEMBA course gives students a preliminary set of information to begin beekeeping while also building relationships with emerging and experienced beekeepers in the area.

“My team’s support to the students doesn’t end in October,” List said. “They’ve got our numbers and our emails and that continues on. In fact, I still get calls from people from several years back. We also have a Facebook page for alumni, and some people participate in it and others don’t, just asking questions and what’s what. When it comes to extracting the honey, that’s another expense so a lot of people will get together and chip in instead of paying $300 for just (their own) equipment and sharing it. You’re gaining friends and you’re gaining contacts.”

On top of the $500 class and possibly some share of the burden for extraction equipment, beekeeping is a fairly significant investment up front. Altomore says the cost can be $1,000 or more when including protective equipment, hives and honeybees, but there’s also plenty of money to be made once the hives start producing honey.

“The interesting thing I found out was,

See BEEKEEPING on page 18A

CRIME WATCH

Retail fraud reported on Harper Avenue

At 6:43 p.m. on Sept. 22, a case of retail fraud was reported in the 22000 block of Harper Avenue.

Officers received a call from a store manager about a woman who is known to steal alcohol and drink it in the store. The woman, 61, arrived in a white vehicle. Upon arrival, one of the officers located the white vehicle with a man in the driver seat. The suspect walked out and sat in the passenger seat and a manager confirmed it was her. An officer asked the suspect to exit for questioning and she admitted to the crime after the officer explained why they were there.

The woman apologized and said she’d pay for the items, stating she’s never done this before. She told police that an upcoming surgery made her nervous, making her want to drink. The manager said it was an ongoing problem.

Neighbor issues reported on Gaukler Street

At 6:16 p.m. on Sept. 22, a case of neighbor trouble was reported in the 20000 block of Gaukler Street.

An officer arrived at the location and a 29-year-old man approached him, visibly upset with his shirt hanging over his shoulders. He wanted to know why the officer was called and the officer informed him it was about a verbal dispute. The man stated his neighbors, a 40-year-old woman and a 40-year-old man, drove over his grass, damaging it, when pulling into their driveway. He’s put up orange reflecting signs and explained that he works hard on his property and was upset the neighbors damaged it.

The officer spoke to the neighbors who called. The man was visibly upset with his face red and hands shaking. The man claimed their neighbor came out yelling at them and that he tore off his shirt. They were intimidated by his actions. They told the officer about a long history of disputes over a variety of things and stated they wanted to document everything fearing it would escalate. They were encouraged to be more mindful of the property line.

— Alyssa Ochss

(586) 498-8000

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Michael Klinefelt spoke about the impact the basin will have on Macomb County

Lucido, who represents District 13 (including part of St. Clair Shores, Eastpointe and part of Warren,) thanked the residents.

“This has been a long project, and this project has really affected their day-to-day lives,” Lucido said. “Seeing the construction, hearing it in their backyard, so I do want to give a shout-out to them also for their patience and for being so understanding and supporting this project.”

Lucido said that the project does not increase the water and sewer taxes of residents and thanked Miller for her hard work. Miller in turn clarified she cannot guarantee water and sewer taxes won’t ever go up.

Klinefelt said when surrounding communities are dedicated to keeping the water clean, it brings a lot of value to residents and tourists.

“Our combined sewer system has been a known problem for many, many years and just the past couple of years I’ve seen more movement and more improvements than I have my entire life,” Klinefelt said.

St. Clair Shores Mayor Pro Tem and

Councilman Dave Rubello represented the city, as did other council members who attended the event. Rubello thanked the people who worked on the basin for everything. He said Miller, Hertel and others have made a difference.

“This is one of the things that will make a difference, that will fight back against combined sewer overflows that we’ve heard about for years and years,” Rubello said. He introduced his fellow council members including Ronald Frederick, John Caron and Candice Rusie.

“As Candice Miller said, we’re all in it together,” Rubello said. “And if we’re all pushing the same way, we made a difference.”

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

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after a couple years of beekeeping, I was making enough money selling my honey to pay for all of my equipment — and had some left over, too,” Altomore said. “There’s that to keep in mind, that if you do keep up with the hobby, you’ll have enough honey sales to pay for everything that you need to start with.”

Altomore says honey runs for about $15 per pound and $1 per ounce with bottling and labels being a minimal monetary expense.

Along with the honey and whatever joys and profits come from that, beekeeping is more than just the practice of raising bees and managing their hives. Both List and Altomore waxed poetic about the scent of a hive, as well as the relaxing feeling of simply being with and watching the bees.

“When you find apiaries, which is a bee yard, you will usually find a folding chair or a stool or a bench for people to go out and sit,” List said. “We work with the city of Livonia parks and rec; we have an apiary there and whenever we’re there, there’s always somebody walking by and waiting to come in and sit and watch and listen.

“When we have lectures and observation hives, with the bees behind glass, it’s fun watching the kids but it’s also fun watching the adults watching the bees, getting mesmerized just by looking at it. It is mesmerizing if you let it happen to you,” List added.

While some may try to get into beekeeping as a way of “saving the bees,” SEMBA’s website discourages this and recommend those interested in that to “plant and encourage pollinator friendly farms and gardens, to join the movement to eradicate lethal pesticides, or to participate in citizen science projects that support endangered pollinators.” But for those with a passion and drive for the work, science and art of bee husbandry, Altomore has a dire warning for anyone following the road to beekeeping.

“Beekeeping is addictive,” Altomore said. “You think you’re going to have one or two hives, and before you know it your bees are multiplying, you’re splitting your hives, and very quickly you can have up to 10 or 12 hives.”

To learn more, go to sembabees.org.

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

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Refill Emporium has new ownership

Detroit native Caitlin Elyse is the new owner of Refill Emporium, your neighborhood destination for sustainable living. Located at 21524 Harper Ave., right next to Bulk Food Marketplace, Refill Emporium offers eco-friendly home, bath, beauty and cleaning products, all with a focus on reducing everyday waste.

Elyse took over the business in July, inspired by the founders’ vision and driven to expand its impact. “I grew up in southeast Michigan, and I care deeply about this community,” she said. “I want to make sustainability simple and accessible for everyone.” Refill Emporium makes it easy to shop more sustainably, offering refill stations, low-waste alternatives and guidance for anyone looking to reduce their environmental footprint. Whether you’re just starting your sustainability journey or already committed, Elyse and her team are ready to help.

Stop in, say hello, and discover a more sustainable way to shop — right here in St. Clair Shores. Refill Emporium can be reached at (586) 210-0455.

Lafata

Sharon Lafata said. “They were all married, and they all had kids.”

“It was kind of like the meeting place on Sunday for the whole family,” Tony said.

Sharon also said Tanina and her family were extremely tight. Many of the other family members were also close to each other.

Tanina said her husband was also a little tough, but she mellowed him. She sold Avon products, going door to door for around 50 years. Tanina led an active life, tap dancing or doing other kinds of exercise. Tony said she would still be dancing if she still had her vision.

After her husband passed away, Tanina started dancing at the Polish Century Club. She met a few people there and while walking at other places. One of the men she met, she ended up seeing long-term.

Tanina has two children, two daughterin-laws, and a collection of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren spanning five generations. For her 100th birthday, most of the family gathered to celebrate with both Angelo’s and Tony’s side of the family.

On their parents’ 50th anniversary,

Tony and Angelo threw a wedding for them at Lakeland Manor.

“And I thought to be married 50 years, I deserve a veil and a gown, right?” Tanina said.

Tanina said she danced until around midnight that night.

She said her two sons and two daughter-in-laws are wonderful.

Tanina said life is different today and that the children are different. What is considered a social norm today was not as common back then. Tony said when she was born in 1924, a new car was around $600. The house she lives in was around $14,900 when she first bought it.

“What you could buy then as opposed to what you can buy today is a lot different,” Tony said.

Tanina said her monthly payment was around $80 a month and Tony said his tuition at St. Gertrude High School was around $52 a year.

“That’s putting things in perspective,” Tony said.

“Now, you got to go into the thousands,” Tanina said.

Tanina wished good luck to the younger generations and advised them to make things such as marriage work.

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

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