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JULY 26, 2023 • Vol. 43, No. 16
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248-920-8900 A demolition crew took down the water tower at the St. Clair Shores Golf Club a little after 11 a.m. on July 17, despite a months-long effort to save it. Citing concerns about its structural integrity, members of the St. Clair Shores City Council voted 5-2 on Feb. 21 to bring the tower down.
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Shelby and Utica put part of water and sewer payments in escrow until state settles debt dispute Fall 2023
August | September | October
Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
INSIDE St.Clair Shores LIBRARY REFRESH SOUTH LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL ELECTION Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023
Precincts 1 – 6 Polls are open from 7 AM-8 PM on Election Day The City Clerk’s Office will be open on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. for voting needs.
SELINSKY-GREEN FARMHOUSE MUSEUM OPEN WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS BEGINNING SEPT. 9 The Selinsky-Green Farmhouse Museum, located behind the St. Clair Shores Public Library, presents the history of a family typical of the late nineteenth-century settlers in this area and is available for special tour groups. Please call the library at 586-771-9020 or come into the library for more information on scheduling special group tours.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY EVENTS! BOOK & PUZZLE SALE 12-8 PM Tue, Aug. 1 Library We’re bringing out lots of donated books, especially puzzles, for this one-day sale. Find a wide selection, reasonable prices, and the perfect place to pick up exciting books to finish your summer reading.
THE ST. CLAIR SHORES PUBLIC LIBRARY IS GETTING A $1.5 MILLION UPDATE. The St. Clair Shores Public Library is in for a significant renovation thanks to a $1.5 million federal grant from the Office of Community Planning and Development. The Community Project Funding Grant allows the library to better serve its patrons by transforming the user experience within the building. The library plans to expand its youth services area, create a makerspace, and update technology. The library looks forward to the makerspace becoming a magnet for the community. A makerspace is a collaborative workspace used to make, learn, explore, and share with others. This area will promote individual growth and entrepreneurship, leading to innovations and becoming a source of new ideas, goods, services, and businesses within our community.
This renovation will also include a new genealogy room, a new Friends of the Library bookstore, a new circulation desk, and a dedicated teen space. The renovated expansion of the youth services room will allow children to explore the world around them through hands-on activities, books, and research. These various activities will allow us to support literacy and allow children to learn while having fun in a safe space. Currently, there is no start date for the renovation. Anyone interested in following the work can find updates through the library newsletter, published every two months with new programs and events, on the library website at www.scslibrary.org, on their social media pages, and through city council sessions.
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FALL STORYTIMES There’s a new storytime coming to the Youth Services Department from Sept. 18-Oct. 16. Please join us for these free, fun-filled programs of stories and music. Space is limited, so registration is required. Adults must stay with children at all Storytimes. ALL AGES STORYTIME Children of all ages can join us for Morning Storytime at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays or Wednesdays. We also have Evening Storytimes for all ages at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays or Wednesdays.
TODDLER TIMES TODDLER DROP-IN PLAY 10-11:30 AM Aug. 17, Sept. 21, Oct. 19 Ages 12-36 Gilstorf Meeting Room in the library The Youth Services Department of the St. Clair Shores Public Library invites children ages 1236 months old and their caregivers to Toddler Drop-In Play in the Gilstorf Meeting Room. Toys and puzzles will be available for children to play with between 10-11:30 a.m. on Aug. 17, Sept. 21, and Oct. 19. Have fun and meet new friends! No registration is required.
Event to raise money, awareness for Turning Point Summer/ Fall ‘23 ACCESSORY SALE 12-8 PM Mon, Aug. 14 Library A repeat of a classic favorite, this Accessory Sale will feature jewelry, lots of watches, purses, scarves, and other donated merchandise that will spiff up your fall wardrobe. Unbelievable prices and a wide variety of items. PUZZLE SALE AT THE LAC STE CLAIRE ART FAIR 10 AM-5 PM Sat & Sun, Sept. 16 & 17 Veterans Memorial Park The Friends of the Library is returning to the Lac Ste Claire Art Fair to sell donated jigsaw puzzles. From small, child-friendly puzzles to 3,000 piece challenges, we have what you need to stockpile for up north and the upcoming winter months.
BABY & TODDLER STORYTIME Baby Storytime sessions for children 0-18 months happen at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesdays, and Toddler Storytime for children 18-30 months is 9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays. STORYTIME REGISTRATION Registration for all these sessions begins Monday, Sept. 11, in-person at the library, online at www.scslibrary.org, by calling 586-771-9020, or emailing us at SCSYouth@libcoop.net.
TODDLER DANCE PARTY 10-10:30 AM Sat, Sept. 9
Children, 12-36 months, are invited to get their groove at the Toddler Dance Party! This program will include a short story and lots of dancing. No registration is required.
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ASSUMPTION CULTURAL CENTER
domestic and sexual violence through comprehensive | (586) 779-6111 ASSUMPTION HAPPENINGS services and resources. The agency provides emergency, support and prevention services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including an emergency shelter, individual and group counseling, advocacy, a personal protection order assistance program, and a forensic nurse examiners program.
Assumption Cultural Center | 21800 Marter Road | St. Clair Shores, MI | 48080 | www.assumptionculturalcenter.org
BY KRISTYNE E. DEMSKE
kdemske@candgnews.com
MOUNT CLEMENS — Taking steps this month to highlight awareness of sexual assault, Turning Point Macomb is hosting its sixth annual fundraiser, Stepping Out With the Stars, April 29. Turning Point strives to empower survivors of
COME BE GREEK FOR A DAY! ENJOY THE POPULAR GREEK FOOD YOU’VE COME TO LOVE!
Shores water tower taken down aochss@candgnews.com
A demolition crew brought down the water tower at the St. Clair Shores Golf Club on July 17, despite
DRIVE-THRU CARRY-OUT OPEN DAILY DURING FESTIVAL HOURS Call ahead to order at (586) 596-6326 or (586) 779-8071. View menu and order online at www.assumptionfestival. com.
GREEKFEST GRAND RAFFLE! BUY YOUR WINNING TICKET NOW! 1st Prize: $10,000 • 2nd Prize: Meira T Gold Diamond Necklace – value: $3,170, donated by Ahee Jewelers • 3rd Prize: $500 • 4th, 5th & 6th Prizes: $200 Drawing on August 20 at 6pm See n Tickets: $10 each io admiss on DAILY 50-50 DRAWING
REGISTER FOR ASSUMPTION OFFERINGS ONLINE at www.assumptionculturalcenter.org OR CALL (586) 779-6111
ENJOY THE SENIOR EXPERIENCE!
ANNUAL SENIOR EXPO IS BACK WITH DEVIN SCILLIAN, WDIV-TV NEWS ANCHOR, AND ARIZONA SON!
A day for Senior health, wellness, recreation and resource information. Helping older adults and caregivers maintain healthy, active and secure lifestyles. More than 50 Exhibitors Workshops and Health Screenings Valuable Resource Guide for each guest!
Thursday, October 5th 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Special Keynote Speaker: Devin Scillian, WDIV-TV News Anchor Performance by Arizona Son, featuring Devin Scillian, follows keynote Complimentary Lunch by Henry Ford Health. Raffles, Giveaways and More! No reservations required. Free Shuttle for convenient parking at Grosse Pointe Woods Lakefront Park For corporate sponsorship and exhibit information, call (586) 779-6111
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a months-long effort to save it. the fence around the golf course As a crowd of people watched, near Masonic Boulevard and Harper Point to President CEO Sharman Davenport standsElat the 2021 event with Stepping Out the tower cameTurning crashing the and Avenue, and at Masonic Heights with the Stars emcee Evrod Cassimy, ground shortly after 11 a.m. after ementary School across the street,of WDIV-TV. Photo courtesy of Turning Point workers sawed through the tower’s with their phones out to record the See DEMOLITION on page 5A support beams. Residents stood at To purchase tickets and for more information, visit www.assumptionfestival.com or call (586) 779-6111.
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FALL CULTURAL SERIES
Violin and Piano Recital with Kypros Markou & Dr. Marina Stojanovska Enjoy a performance by Professor Kypros Markou, Director of Orchestral Studies, Wayne State University, violin, and Dr. Marina Stojanovska, collaborative pianist, School of Music, Oakland University. Performance includes Works by Schubert and Beethoven. Concert will be followed by a Meet ‘n’ Greet with refreshments. Thursday, November 2, 7pm | Tickets: $20 Hellenic Cuisine — Learn to make a favorite recipe of Greece! Classic Pastitsio (Greek lasagna)! At the end of class, you will enjoy tasting this popular dish. Monday, October 2, 6pm | Class fee: $20 Assumption looks forward to hosting these events and extends a warm welcome! Call Center office for reservations: (586) 779-6111
Presented by Assumption Cultural Center and Senior Expo Committee: Ascension St. John Health System Assumption Cultural Center Beaumont Health Cranberry Park/Shorepointe Village Harper Chiropractic Center Henry Ford Health The Helm Hope Senior Home Care Shores Hearing Center
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AUGUST 17, 18, 19 & 20 A four-day weekend filled with popular Greek food and pastries; entertainment with music and international dancers – Greek, Irish, Ukranian and Polish! Enjoy Taverna, Frappes, Baklava ice cream sundaes; Tour church Iconography by Vlasis Tsotsonis; Shop the Marketplace for unique items and gifts from the USA and Greece: Icons, art, photography, jewelry, oil paintings, handmade crafts, home accessories, imported women’s clothing and more! Plenty of kids’ activities: Inflatables, games, magic shows, stilt walkers, balloon man, puppet shows, face painting, hair color and braiding! 4 Days, Rain or Shine! August 17, 4pm-10pm • August 18, 4pm-11pm • August 19, 11am-11pm • August 20, 11am-7pm • Grand Opening – Thursday, August 17, 5:00pm
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Tower that stood since the 1920s demolished on July 17
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