BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
Six candidates will run for three seats on the St. Clair Shores City Council this year.
The candidates are incumbent Dave Rubello, incumbent Candice Rusie, incumbent John Caron, Adura Calhoun, Bryan Owens and Dominic Neumann.
Each position has a four-year term from Nov. 10, 2025, to Nov. 12, 2029. The filing deadline was at 4 p.m. on April 22.
According to a document published by the St.
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Students at Lake Shore High School rehearse their upcoming production of “The Little Mermaid.” From left are senior Haleigh Fountain as Flounder, sophomore Brielle Starks as Ariel, senior Lauren Maciejewski as Sebastian and senior Jimmy Sheen as King Triton. For more photos, visit candgnews.com/galleries.
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
et ready for a tail-flipping performance at Lake Shore High School’s production of Disney’s “Little Mermaid.”
Ray Filipek, director of musicals at Lake Shore High
School, said they started working on the production at the end of February. They performed another show in January that they started working on around September of last year. This is the first time in Filipek’s three years they’ve completed two shows in the year. He said it’s been interesting to see the students grow and mature.
Bond increased for another suspect
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
A request to increase the bond for one of two suspects in the reported assault of a St. Clair Shores business owner has been granted, while
the second suspect also now faces a criminal charge.
Court records show that the bond for Daveon Godbold, 20, was increased from a $25,000 personal bond to a $50,000 10% surety bond. According to a release from Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido’s office, Judge Joseph Craigen Oster upped the bond after prosecutors
filed a motion to increase or revoke what was originally set, stating in another release that he was a threat to public safety.
Godbold’s co-defendant, 47-year-old Karl Walker Jr., has also been arrested and charged for his alleged involvement in the crime.
According to a press release sent out by the
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Sterling Heights, Warren enter into Arsenal Alliance agreement
BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com
STERLING HEIGHTS — The mayors of the two largest cities in Macomb County have signed an agreement aimed at growing the defense industry, an industry officials referred to as a national asset.
Mayors Lori Stone, of Warren, and Michael Taylor, of Sterling Heights, signed a $500,000 agreement April 16 between their cities.
The initiative is being called the Arsenal Alliance. It aims to build on the strong defense industry already present in Macomb County by driving development, job creation and retention.
Taylor said the agreement is a partnership between the two cities that will make one of the biggest industries in Macomb County even stronger.
BY MARIA ALLARD AND NICK POWERS allard@candgnews.com • npowers@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — Andrew Dore and Andy Colohan were ready to shop on Record Store Day April 12.
The Madison Heights residents stood in line outside Solo Records in Royal Oak with about 40 other music collectors before the store opened, hoping to find a few titles to be released only on Record Store Day.
“I’m looking for the Jerry Garcia Band re-release and the Prince record,” said Dore, 26. “They also put out non-RecordStore-Day records. It’s fun to see what gems they have. I lean toward jam bands. This is the record store I go to the most.”
Colohan, 26, was in search of Joey Valence & Brae. Even if he didn’t find it, “I’m just here to have fun,” the hip-hop and jazz music fan said. “Coming out early is always fun to get the exclusives and all the new Record Store Day picks.”
Record Store Day, launched internationally in 2007, gives employees and customers a day to celebrate the culture of the independent record store. Artists, even bands no longer together, release new music or re-release material previously not available. Many record shops in metro Detroit participated and some held give-a-ways and discounts. Post Malone was this year’s ambassador.
Record Store Day wasn’t on Mark Iacobelli’s radar, but his 19-year-old daughter Emilina, at college in Grand Rapids, asked if he could get a copy of Kelsea Ballerini’s “The First Time: 10
BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — On a cool late March morning, one of Shelby Township’s newest residents stumbled his way out of bed.
Murray the opossum, resident of the Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center and a local celebrity of note, lives a life unlike that of his peers. He lives in a bespoke enclosure built by a local Eagle Scout for the nature center’s prior resident opossum and sleeps within an artificial tree, receiving artfully crafted meals. Though Murray was born without eyes, the only thing slowing him down from his breakfast of kale — a personal favorite — and vegetables is his own strength to push through the morning grogginess and be on his way.
Despite the relatively lavish living arrangements, not much separates Murray from the possibly hundreds of thousands of other opossums in the metro Detroit region. Conversely, Murray and all those other
opossums have a lot more in common with kangaroos than the rodents some may say opossums resemble.
“Opossums are Michigan’s only marsupial — in fact, the only marsupial found in North America,” said Elizabeth Schultz, nature center coordinator. “Marsupials are any mammals where mom has a pouch where she carries her babies, called ‘joeys.’ They’re kind of like Michigan’s kangaroo.”
Michigan tends to be in the upper range of where opossums are found because they are not particularly suited for cold weather. Opossums have been in North America since prehistoric times and found suitable habitats in the millennia that followed. As ancient forests have given way to farms and urban development, opossums have weathered the changes by focusing on scavenging as their main mode of living.
“They have a really important role in our ecosystem,” Schultz said. “They’re kind of like our trash cleanup crew. They go around and they find the dead animals or rot-
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MAY 3
Trivia Afternoon: Free event for ages 18 and older, 2 p.m., St. Clair Shores Public Library, 22500 11 Mile Road, register as individual (to be matched with others) or in teams of four, (586) 771-9020, scslibrary. org
Derek Dexter Memorial 5K: Run/walk at 8 a.m., Lake St. Clair Metropark, 31300 Metropolitan Parkway in Harrison Township, proceeds benefit students who ran cross country and/or track in high school and are entering college for engineering, derekdexter5k.com
MAY 4
‘Let’s Go to the Movies’concert: Performance by St. Clair Shores Community Chorus, 3 p.m., Lake Shore High School, 22980 13 Mile Road, scscommunity chorus.org
‘Star Wars’-themed concert: Macomb Symphony Orchestra performs on “May the Fourth Be With You” day during 50th anniversary season, 3 p.m., Macomb Center for the Performing Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, (586) 286-2222, macombcenter. com, read about MSO at candgnews.com
MAY 5, 8 & 10
‘Hairspray’ auditions: Presented by RWB Theatre Company, open casting for ages 8 and older, 6:30-9 p.m. May 5 and 8, and 10 a.m.-noon May 10, callbacks at 1 p.m. May 10, Anita’s Elite Dance Studio, 37360 Van Dyke Ave. in Sterling Heights, visit www.onthestage.tickets/rwb-theatre-company-llc for rehearsal and performance dates
MAY 8
Grosse Pointe War Memorial Veterans Club dinner: 6 p.m. with food served at 7 p.m. and social time until 9 p.m., Waves Restaurant, 24223 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, (313) 881-4125
MAY 10
Joe Manfreda Dream Dash: 5K run/walk at 10 a.m. and 1-mile run at 10:05 a.m., money helps fund scholarships, Roseville High School, 17855 Common Road, runsignup.com
MAY 11
Spring concert: Hear Warren Concert Band with local honor band students on Mother’s Day, 3 p.m., Warren Woods Middle School, 13400 12 Mile Road, warrenconcertband.com
MAY 12
Veterans Resource Fair: Free event for Macomb County veterans in State House of Representatives District 13, hosted by state Rep. Mai Xiong, D-Warren, 6:30-8:30 p.m., VFW Bruce Post #1146, 28404 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, (517) 373-0845, ccook@house.mi.gov
MAY 18
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, also held June 8, Aug. 3, Sept. 21 and Oct. 5, keywellcollectables.com, facebook.com/ dawnofthecollectors
Downtown Social District: Live music, food trucks,
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outdoor games and more, 5 p.m.-midnight May 10 and 24, June 14 and June 28, July 12 and 26, Aug. 9 and 23, Sept. 13 and 27, and Oct. 11 and 25, held along Greater Mack Avenue from Nine Mile Road south to intersection of Nine Mack and Cavalier drives in St. Clair Shores, see band lineup and more at scsmi.net/999/downtown-social-district
2025 Farmers Market: Sunday markets from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. May 18, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. June 22, July 27, Aug. 24 and Sept. 21, and noon-6 p.m. Oct. 12, Nine Mile and Mack in St. Clair Shores, also Thursday markets from 5-9 p.m. June 12, July 10 and Aug. 14, Blossom Heath Park, south of 10 Mile Road on Jefferson Avenue in St. Clair Shores, see themes and special events at scsmi.net/877/farmers-market
St. Clair Shores Community Chorus: Open rehearsals for ages 14 and older at 7:30 p.m. every Monday, Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church, 22360 13 Mile Road, scscommunitychorus.org
Activities for seniors: Crafting, movies, knitting and crocheting, dominoes, euchre, pickleball and more, St. Clair Shores Senior Center for Active Adults, 20100 Stephens Road, (586) 445-0996
Lakeside Palette Club of St. Clair Shores: Open studio events from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Clair Shores Adult Education Center inside North Lake High
School, 23340 Elmira St., (586) 944-8253, lpcofscs@ gmail.com, lakesidepaletteclub.org, also see club’s works in “My Favorites” exhibit at Grosse Pointe Artists Association gallery inside The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms, on display 8 a.m.8 p.m. until May 2, grossepointeartcenter.org
St. Gertrude Senior’s Club: Meets 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays, St. Margaret of Scotland, 21201 E. 13 Mile Road in St. Clair Shores, (586) 293-2240
Silent Book Group: Bring own book, for ages 18 and older, socializing at 6:30 p.m. and silent reading at 8 p.m. every third Wednesday of month, St. Clair Shores Public Library, 22500 11 Mile Road, (586) 771-9020, scslibrary.org
Overeaters Anonymous meetings: 10 a.m. Saturdays, St. Margaret of Scotland, 21201 E. 13 Mile Road in St. Clair Shores, (586) 293-0814
Lakeshore Ukulele Strummers: Jam sessions for all levels from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Lakeshore Presbyterian Church, 27801 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, (586) 321-9535
Fish fries: Also shrimp and steak, 5-7 p.m. every second Friday of month, St. Clair Shores Moose Lodge #1837, 33877 Harper Ave. in Clinton Township, dine in and carryout, lodge1837@mooseunits.org
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CORRECTION: An article in the April 23 edition of the St. Clair Shores Sentinel should have stated Judge Theodore Metry presided over an arraignment for an assault suspect in the 40th District Court.
BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com
Monroe resident Traci Longenbarger has been breaking barriers for women in the trades for a decade now, working as a female carpenter.
Longenbarger is a business agent for the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights, a union that represents 14,000 carpenters and millwrights across Michigan. She also serves as a part-time instructor for the International Code Council’s Contractor/Trades examination program, and is a career correction specialist, which grants her the opportunity to speak at career fairs and schools.
She is also a Sisters in the Brotherhood point of contact, which is a mentoring group for women in carpentry.
Having gone from Dundee, Michigan, to Hawaii right out of high school, to South Dakota and then back to Metro Detroit, Longenbarger worked a variety of jobs, from carpet cleaning to corrections in the sheriff’s department, to a 10-year career in security.
After she was let go from her security position, Longenbarger started over again at age 34.
“We had a shift in management. I got fired. So here I am, 30-something years old, 10 years I worked in that field. I was devastated,” she explained.
After a year of struggling to make ends meet, an encounter with her dad’s neighbor led her to find a new passion.
“I went and visited my parents back in Dundee. My dad does what old guys do, and they work out in their yard, and they talk to their neighbors,” Longenbarger said. “I went home that day and my dad’s like, ‘Hey, you should go talk to the neighbor.’ I’m like, ‘I don’t know who your neighbors are anymore. I’m not going to go talk to some stranger. No.’ He’s like, ‘No, you’re going to go talk to this guy.’”
Longenbarger’s dad introduced her to his neighbor who was in the MRCC union, and the rest is history for her.
She explained that it was difficult when she first started out and that it was a hard field to break into because it was predominantly male.
“It was hard in the beginning. I would call places to try to get hired. They would say no
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because I’m a woman; I’m a liability. It was really hard to get my foot in the door back then,” Longenbarger said.
She said all it took was one “yes” amid all of the “noes” to build the confidence that she needed to break out as a woman in the trades.
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This article emphasizes the role of physical therapy in addressing ACL injuries, particularly among young athletes. It outlines common challenges during recovery, such as the risk of re-injury, mental barriers like fear of re-injury, and muscle weakness or imbalance. The article also highlights five key prevention strategies, including strength training, neuromuscular exercises, proper technique, dynamic warm-ups, and core stability training. These approaches aim to rebuild strength, improve balance, and reduce the likelihood of future ACL injuries, all while ensuring safe recovery through professional guidance.
The ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) is a key ligament in the knee, connecting the femur (thighbone) to the tibia (shinbone).
In an ACL tear:
• The ligament is stretched or completely torn, usually in the middle or where it attaches to the bones.
• Swelling, pain, and instability in the knee o en follow.
• The injury commonly occurs during sports involving sudden stops, pivots, or changes in direction.
ACL injuries are influenced by both age and sex. Here are three key statistics:
1. Age: ACL injuries are most common among individuals aged 15 to 30 years, particularly those actively involved in sports. The incidence increases during adolescence and peaks in early adulthood.
2. Sex: Female athletes are at a higher risk of ACL injuries compared to males, especially during high school and college years. This is due to factors like anatomical di erences, hormonal influences, and biomechanics.
3. Children and Adolescents: ACL injuries are rare before the age of 10 but increase significantly between 11 to 17 years, with girls experiencing a higher rate of injuries during this period.
Recovering from an ACL injury can be challenging, especially for young athletes. Here are three common problems young athletes o en face:
1. Re-injury Risk: Young athletes may feel eager to return to sports too soon, which increases the risk of re-injuring the ACL or other parts of the knee. That’s why your physical therapist is an important part of guiding you through your rehabilitation and helping you adhere to recovery timelines.
2. Mental Barriers: Physical therapists are trained extensively to help you manage the mental barriers associated with ACL injuries. Your physical therapist will provide strategies for helping you deal with the fear of re-injury or lack of confidence in your knee’s stability.
3. Muscle Weakness and Imbalance: A er an ACL injury, the muscles around the knee, particularly the quadriceps and hamstrings, may weaken. This can lead to imbalances that a ect your movement and increase the risk of further injuries. Targeted physical therapy for ACL injuries is essential for rebuilding your strength and balance.
Preventing ACL injuries involves a combination of strengthening, training, and awareness. Here are some e ective strategies:
1. Strength Training: Focus on building balanced strength in the quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes. Exercises like squats, lunges, and hamstring curls can help stabilize the knee.
2. Neuromuscular Training: Programs that improve coordination, balance, and body mechanics are highly e ective. These include agility drills, plyometric exercises, and proprioception training.
3. Proper Technique: Learning and practicing correct techniques for jumping, landing, and pivoting can reduce stress on the ACL. For example, landing so ly with knees bent and aligned can minimize injury risk.
4. Dynamic Warm-Ups: Incorporate warm-ups that include dynamic stretches and movements to prepare the muscles and joints for activity.
5. Core Stability: A strong core provides better control over body movements, reducing the likelihood of awkward landings or sudden shi s that can strain the ACL.
6. Rest and Recovery: Overtraining can lead to fatigue, which increases the risk of injury. Adequate rest and recovery are essential.
When Longenbarger first started out in carpentry 10 years ago, she only had two other women in her apprenticeship program that she rarely saw because their classes were on different days.
“That stigma is still out there, that women shouldn’t be out there in the field doing the work but it’s changing. It has changed so much in 10 years,” Longenbarger said. “Back when I came in, and I’m lucky, I had a few incidences that happened to me, but I held my ground. I knew who I was. I stood up for myself, and I had great guys working around me and saw me for the hard worker I was.”
Now, in her current role, Longenbarger gets to encourage and inspire other women in the trades.
“I get to go to high schools to talk. I get to talk at career fairs, women’s events, anywhere that they give me the opportunity to chat about our facility and our career and our opportunities that we offer,” she said. “I am so more than proud to do that, because the MRCC has given me so much, and I’ve given them as well. It’s a give-and-take relationship, but I get so much out of it.”
Third-year Ferris State University construction management student Paige Sornig always knew that she didn’t want a desk job.
“I like the idea of getting to see the project being built, and helping people, especially with newer buildings,” Sornig said.
As a Rochester Adams High School student, she was granted the opportunity to attend Oakland Schools Technical Campuses during her junior and senior years, where she caught a glimpse at the construction program.
She shared that after touring Ferris State,
she was hooked because it was like OSTC “on steroids.”
She said there was some apprehension expressed by some family members and friends when she chose this field.
“My own mom, at first, she seemed kind of against it,” she said. “But I think the more she looked into it, and the more I talked to her about it, she definitely opened up a lot more. And now she even was like, there’s no other job she could see me doing.”
As she heads into her final year at Ferris, she is interested in pursuing entertainment construction, which includes sites like amusement parks, stadiums and venues.
She added that she also likes the idea of building schools.
“Last year, I built a school in Detroit, and I had a parent come up to me, and they were just crying,” Sornig said. “They were like, ‘Thank you for making the school safer for my kids. I feel so much more comfortable and confident with them going here. It means a lot, and it especially means a lot that you’re a female, because I was telling my daughter, ‘Girls can do anything,’ and she saw you and she was like, ‘Whoa, Mom, look at her.’”
Longenbarger and Sornig encouraged other women to find a trade that they enjoy if they’re interested.
“I like to stress to women coming in, we are a sisterhood, and it is a brotherhood, but sisters coming into this, there’s more than one position. You can work with other women. It doesn’t have to be you versus them, like, it should be us united working together,” Longenbarger said.
For more information about the MRCC, visit hammer9.com.
To find out how to apply for a carpentry apprenticeship, visit buildmifuture.com.
For more information about Ferris State’s construction management program, go www. ferris.edu/CET/construction-man agement.
Compiled by Alyssa Ochss
At its meeting on April 21, the St. Clair Shores City Council approved the purchase of a new light rescue truck for the St. Clair Shores Fire Department in a 7-0 vote.
The current truck is from 1997 and currently has a little over 70,000 miles on it with 6,999 rescue hours used, according to a document attached to the agenda. According to representatives from the Fire Department present at the meeting, the truck is used for high-risk, low-frequency runs.
The lowest bid came out to $238,986 from Macqueen.
The St. Clair Shores Public Library is hosting a Cricut crafts session at 6:30 p.m. on May 12.
Patrons will create a tic-tac-toe board, and they will be guided through the session, adding their own unique flair to their boards.
This event is for patrons 18 and older and registration is required. Registration can be done in person at the library at 22500 11 Mile Road, by phone at (586) 771-9020 or online at scslibrary.net starting on April 29.
The St. Clair Shores Public Library is hosting a board game day from noon to 4 p.m. on May 10.
According to a press release, board game enthusiasts are invited to drop in any time for a day of strategy and fun. No registration is required.
The Assumption Cultural Center is hosting its annual garage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 16 and May 17.
Come browse a selection of gently used children’s items, adult clothing, home decor and more at this year’s sale. Food and baked goods will also be available for guests to purchase.
All proceeds from the sale benefit the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church and Cultural Center and the Assumption Nursery School & Toddler Center. The Assumption Cultural Center is located at 21800 Marter Road in St. Clair Shores.
For more information, please call (586) 779-6111.
The Assumption Cultural Center is hosting their Spring Fling from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on May 1.
This is a ladies’ night filled with shopping and delicious food, a press release stated. Tickets are $35 and proceeds will benefit Philanthropic Outreach of Assumption’s Ladies Philoptochos Society.
For more information, email AssumptonSpringFling@gmail.com or call (586) 779-6111.
The Assumption Cultural Center is located at 21800 Marter Road in St. Clair Shores.
The Michigan Vintage Pyrex Swap is being held in St. Clair Shores this year with a bunch of vintage treasures to swap and buy.
The event is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 31 at the VFW Bruce Post located at 28404 Jefferson Avenue. Setup for vendors is from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and public shopping starts at 11 a.m.
A large array of vintage linens, dishes, collectibles, handmade goods and more will be available for purchase.
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Year Anniversary Edition.” She struck out when she tried to find the country’s singer album, one of the most in-demand releases on Record Store Day. Iacobell, 50, of Macomb Township, said that if he couldn’t find it, he’d pick up something from Taylor Swift.
Solo Records owner Heath Craig welcomed customers at 9:30 a.m.
“It’s the busiest day of the year and it’s the most fun,” Craig said. “We’re happy to share in our love of music.”
The line for Record Store Day at Ferndale’s Found Sound stretched down Nine Mile Road, ending near Pops for Italian restaurant just before the record store opened at 10 a.m.
“It’s not as big as it’s been and it’s not as small as it’s been,” said Ray Hayosh, manager of Found Sound. “It’s somewhere in between.”
He predicted the “Wicked” soundtrack, Charli XCX’s “Guess” single with Billie Eilish and Post Malone’s tribute to Nirvana would sell well.
“Those are definitely the ones we’ve got the most calls about,” Hayosh said. “Usu-
ABOVE: Ken, pictured, and Kristin Lingenfelter will hold their annual Lingenfelter Collection Spring Open House from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 3 at 7819 Lochlin Drive in Brighton. Atwill donations taken at the door will benefit the American Cancer Society.
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
The Lingenfelter Collection, in Brighton, is a private car collection that pays tribute to America’s love for the automobile.
Owned by Ken and Kristin Lingenfelter, the collection is closed to the public, except for a few times a year in which it opens for charity events.
Car fans, start your engines because it’s time for the Lingenfelters’ annual Spring Open House. The Lingenfelter Collection will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 3. While there is no set cost to attend the family-friendly event, visitors are asked to make at-will donations at the door. Money raised from the event will benefit the American Cancer Society. Neither tickets nor reservations are required.
The
LEFT: The 1963 Chevrolet Corvette split-window coupe is probably Ken Lingenfelter’s favorite car. He first discovered the sports car at age 10.
“Cancer has touched everybody at some point,” Ken said. “I lost my father, Charles, and my sister, Karen, to it. This is a way to help the American Cancer Society.”
Attendees can view the whole collection, which includes 150 Corvettes, muscle cars, exotic European models and race cars. The collection is spaced out in three rooms that measure about 30,000 square feet. The Spring Open House not only raises money for a worthy cause, but it kicks off cruising season for car buffs.
“This is kind of a celebration of being able to get their favorite cars out. It’s actually very fun. People can come in and we’ll lead them to the collection,” Ken said. “Car enthusiasts love this museum. There’s something for everybody. We get a lot of young kids.”
The Ferrari and Corvette models seem to be the crowd favorite. Spectators can also
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ST. CLAIR SHORES — Wine on the Water is coming back this year from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on May 31.
Eventgoers can enjoy wine, charcuterie, late night pizza and more at this event.
Tickets are $40 per person and must be purchased in advance at the Civic Ice Arena, located at 20000 Stephens Road. Ticket sales began on April 11 and are limited to 300 people.
This event is located at Blossom Heath Beach House Patio on Jefferson Avenue.
Community Chorus takes us to the movies
ST. CLAIR SHORES — The St. Clair Shores Community Chorus Spring concert is May 4. The scholarship performance will be at 2:45 p.m. and the main show begins at 3 p.m.
The theme this year is “Let’s go to the movies,” with a variety of songs from beloved movie musical classics and more. The performance is at the Lake Shore
High School Auditorium located at 22980 13 Mile Road.
Presale tickets are $20 for adults. Tickets are $22 at the door. Children 4-12 are $10 and children 3 and under get in for free. Tickets can be purchased on their website at scscommunitychours.org. For more information, call (586) 482-6056.
ST. CLAIR SHORES — State Rep. Mai Xiong, D-Warren, will host a free veterans resource fair from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. May 12 at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Bruce Post No. 1146, 28404 Jefferson Ave.
Done in conjunction with state, county and local partners, the fair will be a chance for Macomb County veterans in the 13th Michigan House District to find a wide variety of resources and support they need.
Xiong represents the 13th District, which includes Roseville, the eastern part of Warren, and parts of St. Clair Shores.
Macomb, U of M sign transfer agreement
MACOMB COUNTY — On April 15, Macomb Community College and the
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ting foods and they’ll eat them. They’ll catch live food, too, but they’re not the best hunters. They’re not going after people’s chickens or anything. Sometimes, they might get into a coop and go after the eggs, but they’re not very fast (and) not the brightest of animals, so really, they’re just finding dead things to eat.”
The omnivorous diet of opossums means they can virtually eat any organic material they come across. At Burgess-Shadbush, Murray’s meals often include a balance of greens and meats, the latter ranging from cat kibble to whole prey like mice and chicks. In the wild, this means they’ll eat anything they come across that is not too hard to pin down — including residential trash, which is where many Michiganders run into them.
“A lot of times people tell me they open their back door, and they see an opossum, and it opens its mouth wide, and it hissed, and they were so scared, and they ran back inside,” Schultz said. “And I always tell them that is exactly what the opossum wants! They’re all about intimidation; they would never actually come after you. They would open their mouth, they hiss, and they try to just be super scary looking.”
Should an opossum fail to scare predators away, the scavenger turns to the second trick in its acting repertoire — playing dead. When in the throes of danger, the toothy thespians get overwhelmed, faint and begin oozing a foul-smelling liquid from their mouth and butt to dupe predators into thinking they’re diseased so they move on.
The “acting” can last for around 10-15 minutes before the opossum regains consciousness and resumes its scavenging.
Ironically, given the scented ooze trick, opossums are fairly resistant to diseases. They have too high of a body temperature to become infected by rabies, though they can still carry the virus.
Opossums are constantly on the go to scavenge — even joeys begin scavenging as soon as they fall off their mothers, no learning required — and that regularly brings them around to residential areas. While they pose minimal threats to humans and pets, their presence can be unwanted. An opossum will leave an area quickly if they cannot find any food, so the best way to avoid them knocking on your door (or rather getting into your trash bags) is to not give them a reason to bother.
“They’re not trying to be harmful; they’re not trying to attack anything. They’re just trying to find food and move on,” Schultz said. “If you don’t want an opossum in your backyard, make sure you’re covering all food sources, you’re not leaving cat food out (and) the dog food is covered. They’ll eventually move on. Just have patience.”
With human society providing so many good food sources for opossums, it is all too common for interactions between humans and opossums to turn lethal. Drivers striking opossums crossing the road, opossums getting caught or poisoned by rodent traps and pets of humans, like cats and dogs, attacking wandering opossums have all led to many situations where opossums become injured and, if left alone, die. Cynthia Russ, owner of the
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University of Michigan announced a new transfer agreement for a dental hygiene master’s degree.
The articulation agreement will offer an accelerated online Master of Science in Dental Hygiene program. The Accelerated Online Associate of Science to Master of Science in dental hygiene pathway provides a three-year option for transfer students who have completed or are completing an associate degree in dental hygiene and want to advance their education.
The online pathway is designed for part-time study and begins in the fall semester of 2025. To enroll, students must have an associate degree from Macomb with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better; graduated from a Commission on Dental Accreditation-accredited dental hygiene program; current local anesthesia and nitrous oxide licenses; and a current dental hygiene license to practice in the U.S.
For applicants in the program, 60 dental hygiene credits and 24 general education credits will transfer from Macomb. Students will then need to complete 54 credits at U of M. In addition to transferring to Michigan, students may concurrently take courses and access advising and other services at both institutions.
UTICA — Trinity Lutheran Church, 45160 Van Dyke Ave., is hosting a “Family Feud” event at 5 p.m. May 3 to benefit the Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers (IVC) program.
“Family Feud” will feature a live version of the popular game show, a silent auction and strolling food. Tickets are $10 each. Half of the proceeds will benefit IVC.
IVC, headquartered in Roseville, provides support to older and disabled adults who are struggling to remain safe and independent in their own homes. IVC works throughout Macomb, Oakland and St. Clair counties to recruit, support and train volunteers who share their time and skills with neighbors in need.
For tickets or to donate silent auction items, visit www.ivcinfo.org or call (586) 757-5551.
METRO DETROIT — The American Red Cross is looking for volunteers to help them distribute information for its Sound the Alarm program through May 17.
Sound the Alarm is a fire safety education drive in which the Red Cross promotes its installation of free smoke alarms, which are provided year-round. Visit soundthealarm. org/michigan for more information.
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A lot of the students he started with are now seniors in the production.
“They’ve been a major part of everything,” Filipek said. This is an extracurricular musical and is separate from the drama curriculum in the high school.
Filipek said he loves working with the students from year to year. Some students who started off in smaller roles have grown to get some of the major roles.
Halleigh Fountain, a senior, is playing Flounder, and Filipek said she really came out this year. She played a lead in their previous production “Little Shop of Horrors.”
“Just the persistence of them growing from when they were young to now has been really cool to see,” Filipek said.
Filipek said the students are a great mix of people with kids from all walks of life and he said it’s a really accepting group.
“I try and treat them like adults, and I expect them to act like adults,” Filipek said. “It’s kind of an environment where they can be free. They don’t have to worry about the things that are going on outside; they can just stay here, be here and be a part of everything. It’s a great opportunity for just a ton of things to blossom and meet new friends.”
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Photo by Patricia O’Blenes Students rehearse for the upcoming production of “The Little Mermaid” at Lake Shore High School. In front, senior Haleigh Fountain, who portrays Flounder, sings “She’s in Love.”
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The two cities are natural partners, being that they’re so similar and share a border, he said.
“It’s long past time that we collaborate on more issues like this for the benefit of our people and for the betterment, really, of the nation,” he said.
The agreement, Taylor said, will take funding from Sterling Heights and Warren to create a joint venture to support the contractors that are already there while also helping to find new government contracts through the Department of Defense.
“This is not a competition,” Taylor said. “We’re working for the betterment of the entire region.
Stone said the partnership is meant to show a strong commitment to defense and is meant to be celebrated. It continues to build on a legacy started before World War II, she said.
“Our region has long been known as the Arsenal of Democracy, a title earned through the determination, ingenuity and industrial power that helped win World War II,” she said. “This legacy continues today.”
Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel, who also spoke at the event, said the defense industry in the county isn’t just a regional asset, but a national asset.
“We are making things here that protect those who protect us,” he said.
Taylor said the timing of the agreement is good because of the current state of the national economy.
“The global economic situation right now is chaotic,” Taylor said. “The national economy is chaotic, so this is the best time for us to be undertaking an initiative like this. To put a statement out and say Macomb County, Sterling Heights and Warren, we’re important, we matter.”
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ally, there’s one in particular that everybody seems to want and that’s not the case this year.”
Davion Jackson, who hails from Detroit’s westside, was first in line. In order to get the spot, he’d camped out around midnight. Jackson came for Lil Uzi Vert’s threerecord set, the Thompson Twins’ “Into the Gap: Live!” and the “Wicked” soundtrack. Jackson has over 200 records.
“I’ve been doing it for over two years now,” Jackson said. “Last year, I went to Dearborn Music in Farmington. This is my first year here.”
Lynae Peres, of Ferndale, who’s taken part in the event for three or four years, camped out with folding chairs and blankets around 7 a.m. Peres was waiting to add Swift’s “Fortnight” single and Gracie Abram’s “Live from Radio City Music Hall” to a collection that numbers at least 100.
Ken Bernard, from Royal Oak, who got in line just before 10 a.m., came for Joni Mitchell’s “Live 1976” and George Harrison’s “All Things Must Pass.” This is his fifth year attending the event. He’s been collecting records since he was 11 years old and his
first was a Jackson 5 record. The following year, he rode his bike to the now-defunct Korvette’s to pick up Elton John’s “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.” He currently has about 400 records and CDs in his collection.
“The line is really long today. It’s huge!” Bernard said. “I think I’ve gotten in line earlier in previous years. I was sitting at Java Hut, just relaxing and thinking, ‘Oh, I should really get in line.’ I think it might’ve doubled while I was sitting there.”
‘Both Joe and I love music’
Some music fans went to great lengths to track down the music they love, including a crowd that camped out overnight outside Village Vinyl in Sterling Heights. When the store opened Saturday morning, at least 200 people were lined up around the strip mall.
“Everybody was super cool. Everybody was bonding and making new friends,” Village Vinyl owner John Lehl said. “It’s kind of cool to see people sitting together.”
Lehl said pop star Swift was the top seller of the day. Other popular female artists were Abrams, Eilish and Charli XCX. Many customers also bought Post Malone’s “Tribute to Nirvana,” Wallows, Oasis and the “Wicked” soundtrack, which had a “very limited” release.
As music from Gladys Knight, Marvin Gaye, Club Nouveau and Billy Paul played through the speakers, the store remained busy throughout the day. Macomb Township resident Rick Paulus, 57, stopped in to pick up Mark Morton’s “Without the Pain.”
“He’s the guitar player from Lamb of God, and this is a country album he did,” Paulus said. “I’ve heard a little bit of it, and it sounds good.”
Paulus himself plays guitar in a local band called the Violators, set to play May 3 at Roger’s Roost in Sterling Heights. He likes the idea of Record Store Day, although that’s not the only time he picks up music at Village Vinyl. About a month ago he traded in some of his collection to help pay for the first Badlands album, featuring guitarist Jake E. Lee.
Over at Blast in the Past, owners Jacquie and Joe Pellegrino welcomed a steady stream of music fans and even set up a sidewalk sale in front of the store.
“The first 10-12 girls were looking for Taylor Swift. They were happy,” Jacquie said. “We had Post Malone. That was a pretty popular one.”
“We sold almost all of the Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks today,” Joe said. “We have people coming in for Dolly Parton.”
“Both Joe and I love music. That’s been
our passion for years. We’ve made a lot of friends through the years. We like all types of music, rock ‘n’ roll, jazz,” Jacquie said. “Joe has built up a very good, strong clientele. The Beatles go very well for us. Pink Floyd is a good seller, the Rolling Stones. We sell a lot of jazz and blues.”
Joe began doing record shows on and off in the 1970s.
“When I lost my job in ’87, I took my hobby and turned it into a business,” Joe said.
In the early 1990s, when vinyl was being phased out, Joe bought a lot of those records from the now-closed Harmony House Records and Tapes chain “for less than a dime apiece.” They sold well at record shows.
“People want to have something they can relate to,” he said of vinyl. “When you pick up an album, you read about all the people and the producers.”
This was the second year Blast in the Past participated in Record Store Day. Not only does the Roseville business have vinyl, CDs, laser discs and 8-tracks, its shelves are filled with all kinds of memorabilia, including dolls, lunch boxes and Funko Pops. Blast in the Past will celebrate 30 years in business next February.
Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
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St. Clair Shores Police Department, Godbold allegedly assaulted the owner of Amigos Street Tacos multiple times after a verbal argument broke out. Godbold worked as a DoorDash driver and reportedly attempted to take a delivery but was denied service. He allegedly assaulted the owner and broke a window.
Godbold reportedly left the restaurant and returned with Walker, and then allegedly proceeded to attack the owner again.
The case was reviewed by the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office and a five-count warrant for Godbold was authorized, according to a previous press release. The charges were unarmed robbery, resisting arrest and obstructing police, malicious destruction of property between $200 and $1000, aggravated assault and delivery and manufacture of marijuana.
Godbold was arraigned in the 40th District Court on April 15.
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Clair Shores city clerk, since the number of candidates is not more than twice the number of seats on the ballot, no August primary election will be held. The general election will be held on Nov. 4 this year.
Caron said it’s an honor to show the residents what he’s been doing as part of the City Council.
“I think it’s a great part of our democracy that you have to go out and actually prove your worth every so many years when you’re running for elected office and show that you’re still working for the people,” Caron said.
Rubello said he is happy there is no primary due to the cost.
“We have six strong competitors vying for three seats and I hope the residents of St. Clair Shores are happy with the work I’ve done for them over the past four years, and I wish everybody luck and a good campaign,” Rubello said. “A good, strong, clean campaign.”
Rusie said it’s nice to see people who
Walker was arraigned on April 21 on the charge of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, a 10-year felony. According to the press release, he had a cash or surety bond set at $50,000. Oster also presided over Walker’s arraignment and he was remanded into custody.
“This was not a spontaneous act. Video shows these suspects returned to continue an attack on the restaurant owner,” Lucido said in the press release. “This attack was a threat to public safety, and a complete lack of respect for our laws. We are committed to protecting our hardworking business owners, residents, and ensuring accountability for such heinous acts of violence.”
Preliminary examinations for Godbold and Walker are scheduled for 8:30 a.m. and 9 a.m., respectively, on May 6.
According to court records, their respective attorneys are Camilla Barkovic and Kevin Bessant. Barkovic could not be reached for comment. Bessant said he had no comment on the case at press time.
Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 498-1103.
want to serve the residents of the community.
“It’s always an honor to do so and I’ve done so at this point for 16 years. I hope the residents select me again to continue working for them and helping make St. Clair Shores a great place to live, work and play,” Rusie said.
Calhoun said she’s been a resident with her husband for six years and that when they first came to the city, they started volunteering.
“We started giving back,” Calhoun said. “I am a community advocate, a law enforcement professional and a proud military spouse.”
Neumann said his grandfather owned a business in the city and that he got interested in city politics that way.
“I’m just interested in it and want to see what I can do to help the city,” Neumann said.
Owens said to let the people decide.
“I think it’s time for a change,” Owens said. “I think the city needs some new ideas and city council should be more united.”
Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 498-1103.
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Motor City Possum Rescue and a Michigan Department of Natural Resources certified rehabilitator, says she receives about a dozen calls a week during the mating seasons of late winter and early spring.
When injured opossums are brought to her Ferndale-based mammal rehabilitation operation, Russ says opossums are some of the easier to handle animals she treats.
“They’re not as aggressive,” Russ said. “Most of the time they’ll hiss at you and show all their scary teeth, but they don’t lunge or chase you. I’m more nervous about handling squirrels than I am anything, because they’re so quick and they can puncture your hand. (Squirrels) can crack a walnut with their teeth, so they can easily break your finger. But opossums are pretty docile. They look scary, way scarier than they are.”
When a dead opossum mother is brought to her, the goal is to get the joeys out of their pouch and onto bottled milk. Once grown to about a half pound, the joeys are released and returned to the wild. In rare cases when an opossum may be unfit to be returned to the wild, it is possible they may be relocated to wildlife centers such as Burgess-Shadbush, as was the case with Murray.
Ways to avoid needlessly tempting the fates of opossums include not littering so they are not attracted to roads, slowing down to give opossums a chance to flee if one is spotted while driving and covering rodent traps so opossums are less likely to get caught by them.
“I feel like people just have to learn to coexist and understand that (opossums) are not a threat,” Russ said. “They’re not going to hurt your dog. They’re not going to hurt your cat. They’re not going to attack anything because they’re not aggressive and they’re actually beneficial.”
Schultz expects the opossum population of Michigan to remain well all things consid-
ered, given their scavenging nature and the wide availability of food sources across the region. However, she notes that opossums are likely to serve as an indicator species regarding problems elsewhere in the ecosystem.
“They eat a lot of amphibians, frogs and toads, so if we’re not being careful and there’s pollution in water that affects the frogs and amphibians and even fish, that could affect the opossums,” Schultz said. “Another thing to consider is that there is a lot of fear in southeast Michigan about coyotes, but coyotes keep the opossum and raccoon populations under control. Areas that have too many opossums and raccoons will actually have fewer birds, studies have shown, because both eat bird eggs. As we continue to grow the many suburbs around here and expand our cities, just making sure we’re acknowledging that there are other animals out there. They don’t want to have anything to do with us. They’re just trying to survive.”
Though opossums are not known to be particularly friendly, Murray and other animals can be visited at the Burgess-Shadbush
Nature Center on Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. More information about the nature center can be found on shelbytwp.
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Call Staff Writer Dean Vaglia at (586) 498-1043.
view late ’60s and early ’70s muscle cars, among other unique styles. Ninety percent of the collection is the Lingenfelters’ with 10% owned by friends displaying their vehicles.
Ken’s wife, Kristin Lingenfelter, will be at the open house. She is such a sports car enthusiast that she races in regional and national events with the Sports Car Club of America and the National Council of Corvette Clubs. In 2022, the racing competitor was named NCCC Rookie of the Year in the Michigan Region.
“She tried it out once and fell in love with it,” Ken said.
Ken is the owner of Lingenfelter Performance Engineering, which offers engine building, engine and chassis tuning components, and installation for most GM vehicles, “with a large presence of Corvettes,” Ken said.
In 2008, Ken acquired Lingenfelter Performance Engineering, founded by his distant cousin John Lingenfelter. The company’s headquarters is located in Brighton where the annual Spring Open House will be. Lingenfelter Performance Engineering has two more
locations: a build center in Wixom, and a build center in Decatur, Indiana.
“We build race cars as well, and we also build performance engines,” Ken said. “Many times (customers) want the engine rebuilt to get the performance.”
Recently, Ken joined the National Corvette Museum Board of Directors as an atlarge member. Ken’s dad was a General Motors executive, so he’s always had an interest in high-performance cars. His favorite car is the 1963 split-window Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. He first spotted the sports car when he was 10 years old, and years later bought one of his own.
“It was so exotic and profound. It’s such a great design. It’s a sports car that is very fun to drive,” Ken said. “I love Corvettes more than any other car. It’s an amazing product built by GM.”
The Lingenfelter Spring Open House has raised more than $392,000 for the American Cancer Society since 2016. The American Cancer Society funds cancer research, provides support and access to care for all cancer patients, and continues its work to prevent, find and treat cancer.
“Each year we are blown away by the generosity of the car enthusiast community,” Jenni Beamer, senior executive director of the American Cancer Society in Michigan,
said in a prepared statement. “The American Cancer Society is grateful to the Lingenfelters for this amazing opportunity that raises critical funds for our work right here in Michigan to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.”
Attendees at the spring open house will have the opportunity to pick up a free colorectal cancer screening kit on-site. Trin-
ity Health Michigan will distribute the kits and provide educational materials and information about colorectal cancer screening at the event.
The Lingenfelter Collection is located at 7819 Lochlin Drive in Brighton. There is also a retail store on-site. For more information, visit the Lingenfelter Collection Spring Open House on Facebook.
At 12:12 p.m. on April 23, a theft was reported in the 21000 block of Greater Mack Avenue.
The officer met with a 23-year-old man who stated he was a crew manager for the business. He stated they arrived at the location with three trimmers in their truck at around 10 a.m. When they went back to the truck, they saw a black vehicle driving erratically. One of the trimmers was missing and the strap securing it was tampered with. The man contacted the building owner who said they have a camera pointed at the area
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Lauren Maciejewski, a senior playing Sebastian, said it’s been a great experience performing in the play.
“We’ve had a lot of ups and downs, but I know that we always pull it together and it’s always a great show,” Maciejewski said. “There’s always a lot of laughs and that’s I think what helps through the tough times we have.”
The students are allowed to ad lib in the show, creating memorable and funny moments.
Brielle Starks, a sophomore playing Ariel, started performing in fourth grade, but the director allowed her to perform with the high schoolers when she was in eighth grade. She said it’s been a great experience.
“All the shows we’ve done, each of them have a very special place in my heart because I’ve got to explore different characters and obviously, I love these guys so there’s nowhere else I’d rather be,” Starks said.
Jimmy Sheen, a senior playing King Triton, said the show has the biggest cast they’ve ever had as they are including elementary students
“So we have fourth through 12th grade students,” Sheen said.
Some of the students stay at school from the early morning to the evening, but they all say it’s worth it in the end and some call the theater their second home.
All the students shouted out Filipek who continued the theater program.
Performances are at 7 p.m. on May 15, 7 p.m. on May 16 and at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. on May 17. The understudies will perform at 1 p.m. on May 17. Tickets are $12 in advance
it was stolen from. The trimmer was worth approximately $450.
At 8:23 p.m. on April 21, a theft was reported in the 21000 block of Walton Street.
An officer met with the victim, a 57-year-old man, who stated three kids stole bikes from his unlocked garage. Video surveillance footage shows the three juveniles entering the garage and taking the bicycles. All three of them attempt to ride away, but one of them falls from the bike’s flat tire and leaves it there. Officers responded to another larceny where a man said his daughter’s bike was stolen. Another bike was left and matched the description of one of the bikes taken from the man’s garage.
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Filipek said he’s passionate about the program and he thinks arts and sports together are a great thing.
“These kids put in so much hard work, I really let them kind of create the show and their characters,” Filipek said. “So it’s so much of their work that they put in and I hope that’s reflective.”
Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 498-1103.
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