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JULY 23, 2024 • Vol. 45, No. 17
Library renovations fast approaching BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
As fall approaches, so do the city’s expected library renovations. Councilman Ron Frederick said they are still not to their monetary goal for the renovations. At the time of the interview, bids for contractors were open and could affect the price. He said expected renovations will make the library safer for children and teens beSee LIBRARY on page 17A
Fitzgerald educator has tricks up his sleeve BY MARIA ALLARD
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The St. Clair Shores Public Library will have ongoing renovations starting in the fall.
METRO DETROIT — Whether he’s on stage performing his comedy/magic “Just Joe Magic Show” or teaching students inside the classroom, Joe Chasney knows how to capture an audience. The educator and comedian/magician has been juggling both careers since the 1990s.
Chasney developed his sleight of hand when his grandmother Geraldine Chasney gave him the book “Juggling for the Complete Klutz” for his 12th birthday because she didn’t know what else to buy him. But it fit Chasney like a rabbit in a hat as he developed a talent for juggling, which then led to magic. Chasney always remembers the day when his friend Scott wanted to learn how to juggle, too. It
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ABOVE: Magician/comedian Joe Chasney brought his “Just Joe Magic Show” to Bumpers Landing in Harrison Township July 10. Carrie Kuhle, of Harrison Township, participates in a card trick. Photo by Erin Sanchez
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