On June 11, St. Clair Shores city officials, Optimist Club of St. Clair Shores members, family members and friends came together to celebrate the heroic efforts of the firefighters and police officers who work in the city.
Members of the St. Clair Shores Police Department and the St. Clair Shores Fire Department were given awards for their life-saving efforts during the previous year. The Optimist Club of St. Clair Shores hosted the event at the Assumption Cultural Center on Marter Road.
St. Clair Shores Police Chief Jason Allen and Deputy Police Chief Matt McAllister presented the awards for the Police Department while St. Clair Shores Fire Chief James Piper presented the awards for the Fire Department. According to an email sent by Allen, Deputy Chief Paul Plaza recently retired.
From the Police Department, officers Philip Ayan, Matthew Kerrigan and Mark Stevelinck were given the life-saving award and officers Brandon Cawley, James Paselk and Christopher Provost received the unit citation.
The Firefighter of the Year is Lt. Thomas Bench. Firefighters Brian Posluszny, Cosette Wojciechowski and Chad Hyvonen received letters of commendation.
Police, firefighters recognized at appreciation breakfast Optimists
BY ALYSSA OCHSS
aochss@candgnews.com
The Optimist Club of St. Clair Shores is hosting another Pizza Palooza fundraiser to help a local family get treatment for their little boy.
William Kemp has Level 3 autism, something that affects his ability to speak. He also experiences developmental delays and sensory issues because of it.
Last year, the event raised around $9,000 to help him get stem cell therapy in Florida. The therapy helped him
regulate his emotions better, count, recognize colors and say words including “mama” and “dada.”
This year, the Optimists are host-
ABOVE: The St. Clair Shores Fire Department Honor Guard starts the appreciation breakfast on June 11. TOP RIGHT: St. Clair Shores Police Chief Jason Allen shakes the hand of police officer Mark Stevelinck. He received an award for his life-saving efforts. RIGHT: St. Clair Shores Fire Chief James Piper presented awards to members of the Fire Department.
Photos by Liz Carnegie
How Physical Therapy Can Help Manage Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a common joint condition that can cause pain, sti ness, and reduced mobility. Fortunately, physical therapy o ers a non-surgical approach to managing symptoms and improving overall function. In this article, we explore:
• What osteoarthritis is and the signs to look for
• Key causes of joint degeneration
• How physical therapy helps, including exercise therapy, manual therapy, and education
Exercise Therapy: Move to Improve
Building strength and flexibility is essential for joint health. Here’s how exercise therapy can help:
• The lasting benefits of physical therapy for pain relief, stability, and improved quality of life
If you’re seeking ways to manage osteoarthritis and stay active, this guide will help you understand how physical therapy can make a di erence.
Osteoarthritis is a common degenerative joint disease that a ects millions of people. It occurs when cartilage—the protective tissue at the ends of bones—wears down, leading to pain, sti ness, and discomfort as bone rubs against bone. Over time, this condition worsens, making everyday movements more di cult.
Recognizing The Signs Of Osteoarthritis
If you have osteoarthritis, you might notice:
• Pain and sti ness that make movement uncomfortable.
• Swelling and warmth around a ected joints.
• Reduced range of motion, making tasks harder.
• Joint noises, like creaking or popping.
While osteoarthritis can a ect any joint, it’s most common in the hands, knees, hips, and spine.
What Causes Osteoarthritis
Several factors contribute to the development of osteoarthritis: Cartilage naturally wears down over time.
• Injuries – past injuries can accelerate cartilage breakdown.
• Overuse – repetitive motions put extra strain on joints.
• Genetics – family history increases the risk.
How Physical Therapy Can Help
Strength Training: Strengthening the muscles around a ected joints provides better support and stability, reducing pain.
Aerobic Exercise: Activities like walking, swimming, or biking improve cardiovascular health while keeping joints mobile.
Range of Motion Exercises: Gentle stretching helps maintain flexibility and mobility.
Manual Therapy: Hands-On Relief
Physical therapists use various hands-on techniques to relieve pain and improve movement:
There is strong evidence supporting the e ectiveness of physical therapy (PT) in managing osteoarthritis. Research highlights that supervised exercise therapy, guided by physical therapists, leads to better outcomes for patients.
Joint Mobilization: Controlled movements help improve range of motion.
So Tissue Mobilization: Massage and stretching ease muscle tension and improve function.
Education: Knowledge Is Power
Understanding osteoarthritis is crucial for managing it e ectively. Physical therapy includes guidance on:
Self-care strategies: Learning ways to ease symptoms and stay active. Healthy habits: Weight management and lifestyle adjustments that support joint health.
Why Physical Therapy Works
Reduced pain and sti ness
Improved functional ability
Increased strength and stability
Better overall quality of life
Unlike medications or surgery, physical therapy provides long-term benefits by addressing the root causes of pain and sti ness. Some key advantages include:
For example, studies show that long-term adherence to PT exercises significantly improves pain, sti ness, and function in patients with lower limb osteoarthritis.
Additionally, the American College of Rheumatology/Arthritis Foundation strongly recommends exercise interventions for osteoarthritis treatment, particularly when supervised.
1. Exercise therapy.
If you’re struggling with osteoarthritis, physical therapy can help you regain control and stay active. Don’t let joint pain hold you back — start your journey toward better mobility today!
Physical therapists create personalized treatment plans based on your needs, focusing on three core areas:
2. Manual therapy.
3. Education.
Melissa J. Orille, DPT, NCPI
Angie’s Toy Chest gets new location
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
Angie’s Toy Chest has a new location on Harper Avenue and members are happy with the new development.
Angie D’Aleo Morelli, Angie’s Toy Chest executive director, said the organization has been in the Shores since 2017 and moved to the new location two months ago. They originally started in Fraser in 1993. She said it’s been a wonderful experience in the city so far.
“They’ve welcomed us with open arms,” D’Aleo Morelli said.
“And we’re happy to finally have an office in the Shores,” said Brandon Fromm, Angie’s Toys Chest vice president and managing director.
Previously, D’Aleo Morelli said she’s been running the organization out of her basement. Everything in the office was donated from members in the St. Clair Shores community and surrounding communities.
“We did not buy one thing for this office,” D’Aleo Morelli said. “Amazing. When people heard that we were moving in and that we were a charity, they reached out.”
Both D’Aleo Morelli and Fromm said the Lakeshore Kiwanis donated a lot to them because they recently closed their office in the Pare Elementary School building in the South Lake School District.
A grand opening will be hosted at 12:30 p.m. on July 31 at the new Angie’s Toy Chest location at 24840 Harper Avenue.
Our next edition will come to homes July 9.
Be aware of the air EXPERTS ADDRESS
AIR QUALITY INDEX, TRENDS
BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — Over the past few years, summer skies have been marked by the presence of an abnormal haze. While this has done a number to cloud out sunrises and sunsets, the midsummer haze can also pose a health risk.
Air pollution has long been a factor in metro Detroit, and it is not particularly hard to explain why. The history of manufacturing in the area along with the region’s love of automobiles leads to many industrial-related pollutants making their way into the air we breathe.
“We occasionally go over the air quality standard for ozone and for sulfur dioxide,” said Mozhgon Rajaee, an Oakland University environmental health sciences professor. “The sulfur dioxide is mostly exceeded in the Detroit area … and that’s because there’s a lot of industry in Detroit, southwest Detroit and parts of Wayne County.”
But as wildfire season heats up in May, smoke from the west coast, Canada and even
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
Angie D’Aleo Morelli, Angie’s Toy Chest executive director, and Brandon Fromm, Angie’s Toys Chest vice president and managing director, stand in front of a Christmas tree at the new location.
Photo by Dean Vaglia
Hazy air, noticeable at sunrise and sunset, may contain wildfire smoke. Particulate matter from wildfires can feature everything from tree ashes to industrial chemicals.
NEWS & NOTES
Budget approved
The St. Clair Shores City Council approved budget amendments, the Community Development Block Grant Program budget and adopted the budget for the 2025-25 fiscal year at their meeting on June 16.
It passed unanimously in a 7-0 vote.
Memorial race, field day to be held
On June 28, a 3K and field day will be held to raise money for scholarships in memory of James Bush and Austin Lipscomb.
Check in for the 3K starts at 9:30 a.m. with a start time at 10 a.m. The field day check in starts at 11 a.m. with an event start time at noon.
Eventgoers can enjoy a 50/50 raffle, concessions and more when they attend. Tickets are $30 and that includes a T-shirt, a raffle ticket and a commemorative bracelet.
The event will be held at the Lake Shore High School football field located at 22980 13 Mile Road. For more information go to sites. google.com/view/james-austin-10year or email James70Austin8@gmail.com.
Test your knowledge at library’s Stars and Stripes Trivia Night
The St. Clair Shores Public Library will host an Independence Day themed trivia night at 6:30 p.m. on July 7.
According to a press release, groups of four will go head-to-head testing their knowledge on pop culture and everything Americana.
Registration is required and can be done by phone at (586) 771-9020 or in person at the library located at 22500 11 Mile Road. Players may sign up as a group or individually. Those who sign up individually will be paired with a group at the event.
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American Polish Century Club
Lake Shore High School band
Cowbell Choir
St. Clair Shores Police Color Guard
SCS Eagles Aerie 3619
Photos by Erin Sanchez
Compiled by Alyssa Ochss
LEFT: St. Clair Shores resident Craig Brown, a second-degree black belt with Tiger Chung’s Martial Arts, gives a demonstration with nunchaku during the annual RoseFest held June 14 at Memorial Park in Roseville. ABOVE: Seven-year-old Andrew Bidoul, of St. Clair Shores, lines up to break two boards.
Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
CRIME WATCH
Property damage reported on Manhattan Street
At 5:10 p.m. on June 11, property damage was reported in the 24000 block of
A 71-year-old woman informed officers a man threw a rock at a common window on the east side of the building. The woman did not know who the man was and could not provide any other information. The officer took photos of the window damage. The officer attempted to contact the building owner but was unsuccessful.
Fraud reported on Rosedale Street
At 7:53 p.m. on June 11, a case of fraud was reported in the 22000 block of Rosedale Street.
The victim, a 29-year-old woman, reportedly received a text claiming to be from a bank asking if she authorized a Zelle payment in the amount of $2,480.85. The victim said no, and she began a conversation.
The “agent” reportedly stated the victim needed a Chime account. The victim proceeded to set one up, sending screen shots of her Social Security number, address, yearly income and other information. At the time the report was made, the victim believed around $1,500 was withdrawn from the account leaving her in the negative. Around $700 was taken with Apple Pay and an attempt was made for $200 through Cash App but failed.
Fraud reported on Downing Street
At 9:44 a.m. on June 11, an instance of fraud was reported in the 21000 block of Downing Street.
The victim, a 57-year-old man, came into the police station stating he received a gas bill addressed to him listed at an address that was not his on Downing Street. The bill was from December 2024 to March 2025. He stated he lived at a different address on the street, but never at the one listed. He does not know anyone living at the address. He already contacted Consumers Energy and was told to make a police report.
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SPOITLIGHT ON SENIOR LIVING
LIVING WILLS TAKE GUESSWORK OUT OF MEDICAL CARE
BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com
While everyone hopes for the best of health, legal experts say that crafting a “living will” — and deciding who has the medical power of attorney to act on it — is a plan worth having.
Elizabeth Vincent has been a practicing attorney for 13 years and has specialized in estate planning her entire legal career. Her current practice focuses exclusively on the subject.
She explained that a living will is different from a last will and testament in that a
living will states the signer’s desires regarding life-sustaining medical treatments.
A last will and testament, meanwhile, provides guidance to the signer’s family regarding the distribution of the signer’s estate through the probate court.
She noted that living wills are utilized in medical cases where the signer cannot communicate their wishes regarding treatment.
“It’s something that many think their family members can just figure out in the moment, but I feel it’s unfair to place that burden on loved ones when we’re talking about something as personalized as medical care,” Vincent said.
Family care for family with Hackett Homecare
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Founder and owner
John Hackett is a Grosse Pointe Farms native who grew up on the eastside and earned a bachelor of science degree in nursing. After playing professional baseball, he worked in the medical field and sold pharmaceuticals. The business began as he cared for his own parents, who struggled with issues related to Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. He decided to create a homecare business for other elderly people.
“I am really blessed to have such a loving, caring, trustworthy and loyal team. They provide superior care for their clients,” Hackett said. “Our caregivers are the heartbeat of the company and embody the company’s core values. They are the reason Hackett Homecare has such a strong reputation.”
“It just kind of hit home,” Hackett said.
Hackett Homecare specializes in companion care, personal care, Alzheimer’s/dementia and Parkinson’s care, and traumatic brain injury, A.L.S. and catastrophic injury care.
Hackett has only praise and appreciation when he speaks about his team, many of whom have been working with him for over 15 years.
With Hackett Homecare, it’s a family atmosphere and very frequently the caregivers are treated like family with their clients.
“I wouldn’t place a caregiver in a home unless I feel comfortable enough to have them in my own parents’ home,” Hackett said.
His staff consists of registered nurses, certified nursing assistants and companion aids. They provide care from a few hours at a time to around the clock.
For more information, visit Hacketthomecare. com. To schedule a free consultation for service, call John Hackett at (313) 319-8050.
Living wills are often drafted in conjunction with a designated medical power of attorney — the decision-maker who can act on the signer’s behalf. Both are included in an estate plan, providing guidance to family members making decisions.
The goal is to eliminate guesswork during what is already a stressful situation.
“A living will, however, is not a legally enforceable document, unlike a medical power of attorney,” Vincent cautioned, noting it can only advise loved ones on how to proceed.
Still, that guidance can make a world of difference. The document lists specific direcSee LIVING WILLS on page 18A
northern Michigan makes its way east and through the Detroit area. Drifting wildfire smoke is full of particulate matter air pollutants, which are solid, inhalable debris classified by its size in 10 micrometers or 2.5 micrometers. What exactly composes particulate matter pollution depends on what had to be destroyed to produce it. As Rajaee puts it, particulate matter is made up of things.
“When a wildfire is happening, you’re burning trees,” Rajaee said. “You’re burning structures sometimes, if homes are burning. In some of the areas that are burning there was a lot of mining that happened … All those hazardous chemicals — metals, for example — that are tied up within those trees are liberated when you burn (the trees,) and so they get in the air. So, it’s possible this smoke contains heavy metals like arsenic, lead and mercury.”
In the short-term, breathing contaminated air can irritate respiratory systems. Extensive exposure to contaminated air can lead to lung diseases, heart attacks and even death in some cases.
The best way to make sure you are not exposing yourself to too much contaminated air — especially since pollutants like ozone
can be strong on otherwise clear, sunny days — is to check the air quality index for your given area on a regular basis. The Environmental Protection Agency’s AirNow.gov website features AQI ratings by ZIP code, and the fire and smoke map allows users to interact with and inspect readings from air quality monitors around the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Rajaee says healthy individuals can be active outside up to an AQI rating of 151, which starts the “unhealthy for everyone” category, while those with compromised immune systems and other health risk factors should limit outdoor activity to the “good” and “moderate” ratings.
“I would say 150 and above, that’s a good cutoff right there,” Rajaee said. “Even if you’re healthy, that poses a risk to your health. If the levels are above 150, I would encourage people to not do the outdoor activity; you can wait to mow your lawn or do yardwork, or if you planned an outdoor birthday party for your 12-year-old kid, maybe this is the time to figure out a way to move that inside.”
The future of metro Detroit’s air quality is as clear as a wildfire sunrise — quite hazy and not great to look at. Rajaee says dynamics of Canadian wildfires in particular are expected to get worse as the climate continues to change. Hotter temperatures in polar
regions lead to drier forests, which are more prone to catching fire from lightning strikes during severe thunderstorms, which are also expected to increase in frequency.
Kelly Karll, manager of the environment and infrastructure group for the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, says that air pollution has been decreasing throughout the region since the 2000s and as of midJune, the regional organization was consult-
ing with state and federal environmental agencies about updating a portion of Wayne County to confirm that it has reached attainment regarding sulfur dioxide pollution.
“We don’t have as much industry as we used to 20, 30 years ago, and that has had an improvement to (regional air quality,)” Karll said. “It’s really been a collaborative effort. Everybody plays a part. (The Michigan DeSee AIR on page 12A
Screenshot taken from airnow.gov
The Environmental Protection Agency’s airnow.gov website allows for quick air quality index readings searchable by city name or ZIP code. A guide to AQI ratings is available in a tab on the website’s main page.
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partment of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy) has instituted more stringent permit standards for industry. Industry has new technology that has improved air quality coming out of its point sources and stacks. Transportation and vehicles have improved. There’s been a push to replace diesel vehicles, and that’s been a big push over the decade or so. We certainly have electric vehicles reducing the amount of gas engines. There’s a lot of different pieces that fall into that.”
Even still, the problem of air pollution is a long way from being solved. And without mass efforts to make further changes — and no relief in sight from wildfires — both Rajaee and Karll recommend people take precautions to limit exposure and contributions to air pollution. People are encouraged to stay indoors on days when the AQI rating is high and to not add to the pollution by running engines during the day. If you must go out, exposure can be limited by keeping car windows closed and wearing a mask if you will be outside for an extended period of time.
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CALENDAR
JUNE 27
Fireworks Extravaganza: Gates open at 3 p.m., fireworks from 9:30-10:30 p.m., Veterans Memorial Park, 32400 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, purchase ticket and parking at Civic Ice Arena, 20000 Stephens Road in St. Clair Shores, rainout date June 28, facebook.com/st.clairshoresparksandrecreation
JUNE 28
Men’s health expo: Free event includes full body composition scans, mini fitness classes and guided stretching, chair massages, healthy snack samples and nutrition guidance, giveaways, and tour of new facility, 9-11 a.m., Mission Metabolic Health, 21444 Harper Ave. in St. Clair Shores, register at (586) 2004265 or info@missionmetabolichealth.com, missionmetabolichealth.com
JUNE 30
‘Motor City Famous’: Learn about celebrity homes, graves and little-known locales from author Steve Platto, 6:30 p.m., St. Clair Shores Public Library, 22500 11 Mile Road, registration required, (586) 771-9020, scslibrary.org
JULY 3
Thursday Nights Under the Lights: Hear Mainstream Drive (high-energy dance cover band), bring chair or blanket, 7-9 p.m., The Alley at Erin Commons, 28363
Gratiot Ave. in Roseville, monthly concert series continues with Cosmic Groove (eight-piece band plays all genres) Aug. 7 and Wayback Machine (classic rock covers from ’60s-’90s) Sept. 4, roseville-mi.gov/332/ roseville-dda-events
JULY 7
Stars and Stripes Trivia Night: Compete in teams of four or be placed with group, 6:30 p.m., St. Clair Shores Public Library, 22500 11 Mile Road, register in person or at (586) 771-9020, scslibrary.org
JULY 11
Scholarship golf outing: Presented by Optimist Club of St. Clair Shores, features breakfast, lunch and dinner, 18-hole scramble with cart, contests, door prizes, raffles, 50-50, celebrity host and more, registration/ check in at 8 a.m. and shotgun start at 9 a.m., St. Clair Shores Golf Club, 22185 Masonic Blvd., (586) 530-4203, scs_optimistsgolfouting@outlook.com, find group on Facebook
JULY 11-13
Lakefront Psychic and Holistic Festival: Includes mediums, psychics and healers, aura photography, astrology, tarot readings, crystal marketplace, reiki energy healing, reflexology and massage, shopping, live music, food trucks and more, 3-9 p.m. July 11 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 12-13, VFW Bruce Post #1146, 28404 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, rywevents. com
See CALENDAR on page 23A
Angie’s
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Angie’s Toy Chest is a branch of the United States Marines Corps-founded Toys for Tots nonprofit. The organization started in 1947 when Col. Bill Hendricks’ wife wanted to donate a handmade doll to a needy child. After a long search, D’Aleo Morelli said, Hendricks asked his fellow U.S. Marines to help give toys away to needy children. The first year, they donated around 150 toys to children in need and Toys for Tots was born out of the growing need for toys.
D’Aleo Morelli’s first party had 75 people and at the most she had around 1,200. In 2002, D’Aleo Morelli was awarded a civilian medal from the Marines for her work.
The new office space has rooms to create baskets, storage for the donations and more. Though the office still needs a few more things, it is open to the public.
D’Aleo Morelli said she believes every child should wake up on Christmas to a bike. Both her and Fromm said they would like to line the whole office with bicycles to give away to needy children.
Fromm said there will be a toy drop at the office location and the hours will be posted on the door soon.
“Almost every day somebody’s here and in the last quarter of the year we’ll be here every day,” Fromm said.
Their main event each year is the Christmas Gala, and it is hosted on Dec. 4 this year. The celebration will be big because the United States Marine Corps is celebrating its 250th birthday on Nov. 10. Earlier this year, the United States Navy and the United States Army also celebrated 250
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years. In two years, the Toys for Tots organization will celebrate its 80th birthday.
D’Aleo Morelli said that their liaison is looking for the youngest and oldest Marine in Macomb County to honor them.
“We will have a birthday cake celebration where the Marines will cut the cake with their swords,” D’Aleo Morelli said.
“This is in front of everybody. This is the opening,” Fromm said.
Each year at the gala, they try to honor a Marine who has passed away.
They will also be raffling off a Kia at the gala. For more information, go to AngiesToyChest.org or email info@angiestoychest.org.
Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 498-1103.
Angie’s Toy Chest has been at its new location on Harper Avenue for about two months.
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
NOTICE OF WATER QUALITY REPORT AVAILABLE
The City of St. Clair Shores 2025 Water Quality Report describing the source and quality of your drinking water is available at https://www.scsmi.net/DocumentCenter/View/7756/.
To receive a paper copy in the mail, contact the Department of Public Works at (586) 445-5363.
City of St. Clair Shores
July 2025
City Council Meeting
Monday, July 21, 2025
7:00 p.m. City Hall, Council Chambers 27600 Jefferson Ave, St. Clair Shores
Scan QR code or visit www.scsmi.net/councilagendas to view agendas online.
Agendas are posted, by the end of business day, two Fridays before each meeting.
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tives with the signer’s preferences — for example, whether they would accept using a ventilator and for how long. Other preferences could be about types of pain relief, the use of feeding tubes, or even when or whether to terminate life support.
As for organ donation, that is decided by the person with medical power of attorney, Vincent said, and not included in a living will.
“In my practice, when medical powers of attorney are discussed and life-sustaining procedures are addressed, we go through a prepared estate planning homework to discuss the client’s wishes,” Vincent said. “We charge a flat fee for estate planning, which varies based on the client’s goals and overall needs. A case-by-case assessment is done in an initial consultation with each client.”
She said the medical power of attorney is an equally important decision.
“The biggest consideration I advise my clients to make is to appoint the correct person to make these decisions for them, and to ensure that the person whom they appoint is someone who will follow through on their wishes, regardless of their personal feelings,” Vincent said.
“Withholding life-sustaining care is a difficult call to make, whether you have someone’s wishes or not, and appointing an individual who cannot come to terms with a family member’s decisions can result in unnecessary delays,” she said.
It’s an uncomfortable scenario to imagine, but she said there’s comfort in having a guide for others to follow, should things take a turn for the worse.
“One of the best gifts a person can give their family is to have a comprehensive estate plan prepared with an experienced estate planning attorney,” Vincent said.
Troy-based attorney Ren Nushaj agreed, saying that a living will and designated medical power of attorney brings “immense peace of mind” to the signer and their family.
“It removes uncertainty during moments of great difficulty and ensures that medical decisions reflect the patient’s own values and wishes,” Nushaj said in an email. “For loved ones, it eliminates the burden of making agonizing choices in the dark and allows them to focus on supporting the person they care about with clarity and confidence.”
Call Staff Writer Andy Kozlowski at (586) 498-1046.
Home Care One Cares For Those In Need
Home Care One Owner Perry Calisi believes in honesty, integrity, and compassion -- and has offered such quality care through his home care business for the past ffteen years in Grosse Pointe, St. Clair Shores, and Macomb Township in southeastern Michigan.
Home Care One provides assistance for seniors and patients in their homes, and helps with alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s Disease, hospital and nursing home sitting, interim care during hospice, physical and mental disability assistance for children and adults, and people recovering from surgery. Services also include full or part-time and 24hour care services, and daily living activities such as meal preparation, running errands, assistance with bathing, house cleaning, doctor visits and more.
as everything becomes more expensive,” he said. “In my experience, more people have done better living in their home rather than facilities; just by familiarity and independence.”
Perry said he entered the business by hearing that someone needed help.
“I just set up my own business model for what I would want for my own mother,” he said. “I would want someone honest and compassionate in the house.”
Perry wants to increase community awareness about how his company offers these personalized services to keep your loved ones living independently at home. Perry added that he and his staff go further than the next by helping clients stay as independent as possible.
“The public should look at home care as a way of staying independent, and in one’s own home --
Perry said he tries to match his roughly 18 employees’ personality types with patients. “It assures that there is going to be an assimilation of getting along,” he said.
Betty, a client, said she is “really lucky” to have caregivers take really good care of her. “I get all that pampering,” she said smiling. “They’ve been with me ever since. I haven’t been let down for anything.”
Betty’s caregiver, Theresa, said Perry cares about his clients and he cares about his employees as well. “He is good about matching an employee with a client, which is nice,” she said. “We all work together. He cares all the way around... that is him in general.”
For more information call 313-409-0120 or go to http://www.homecareone.net/.
Owner, Perry Calisi with Caregiver Teresa
Fundraiser
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ing the event to raise money to help William get more stem cell therapy and further his progress.
Bryan Owens, a member of the Optimist Club of St. Clair Shores, said the event will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on July 20. One ticket costs $3 and four tickets cost $10 with each ticket good for one slice of pizza. Participants will then score the pizza based on which they think is the best. The event will be held at Blossom Heath Park located at 24800 Jefferson Avenue.
At press time, 12 businesses had signed on to participate. That’s two more than last year, Owens said, and everyone will be more prepared for the number of people expected.
Owens said the object of the treatment is to destroy inflammation in the frontal lobe of the brain.
“When you have any inflammation there, it’s what prevents a lot of learning skills,” Owens said. “Things like talking and sometimes understanding speech.”
There are many more things that inflammation in the brain can interfere with including memory, executive function, social behaviors and more.
Debbie DePape, president of the Optimist Club of St. Clair Shores, said hopefully the second treatment in Florida will be just as good as the first one. She said Owens came up with the initial idea last year and it exploded.
The fundraising goal this year is $10,000.
Awards will be given out to the best square pizza, the best round pizza, the best gluten free pizza, the overall highest scorer and the people’s choice award. Other awards will include a box folding contest for the pizza place employees.
Last year, DePape said, Owens gave out awards that were shaped like wooden pizza paddles engraved with the winners’ names and more information.
“We’re hoping to do the exact same thing this year,” DePape said. “Right now, we have even more pizza places signed on than there were last year and several of them are repeats so they know what they’re getting into.”
DePape said she believes pizza places ran out of pizza within 45 minutes of starting with a line out to the parking lot. She believes the pizza places will be more prepared.
“Being that last year was our first time, we had no idea that it was going to be the success that it was,” DePape said.
Owens hopes the fundraiser will go on for more years so they can help more families. He said it’s great for everyone including businesses, the club, the participating families and the family they help.
“Nobody loses in a fundraiser like this,” Owens said.
Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 498-1103.
Photo provided by Heidi and Rhode Kemp Pizza Palooza will raise money to help William Kemp receive treatments.
Police/fire
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Firefighters Kieth Benando, Scott Campbell, Dan Hoard, Chad Hyvonen, Jeffery Knudsen, Aaron Piper, Brian Posluszny, Eric Retzbach and Cosette Wojciechowski received the unit citation. Firefighters Maclean Alexander, Andrew Beauregard, Adam Bolan, Jacob Busacca, Matthew Chambers, Ian Griffin, Jason Jenuwine, Jamie Maier, Nicholas McCormick, Martin Miljan, Aaron Piper, Anthony Porta, Eric Retzbach, Geoffrey Schmueser, Brian Sears, Dan Sebastian, Adam Walleman and Josiah Wood received the life-saving award.
The awards were given for efforts in saving lives during suicide attempts, sinking vehicles and more.
Debbie DePape, the Optimist Club of St. Clair Shores president, said the event has been running for 12 years. Inspired by other municipalities and her own son’s service, the Optimists originally hosted a breakfast for the Police Department the first year. They added the Fire Department in a separate breakfast the second year.
DePape said around five years ago, the chiefs of both departments suggested a joint breakfast.
“Which works out great,” DePape said. “Works out great for our guests that attend and for the departments.”
DePape said she thinks the breakfast went well that day and she was happy to see the number of firefighters recognized.
“Usually we have quite a few (from) the Police Department, but it was nice seeing all the firefighters being recognized,” DePape said. “Even those that couldn’t be there.”
DePape said firefighters and officers sometimes get called out to serve the community during the breakfast.
She hopes the breakfast continues for years to come.
Piper said he thinks the breakfast was fantastic.
“The Optimists (club) does a great job and the partners that they get pull in together and it’s always a great event,” Piper said.
Allen said he agreed.
“There are a lot of community members that showed up, and elected officials and educators and business operators and the support is always amazing,” Allen said.
Piper said seeing the support from the community is humbling and exciting.
“We feel it every day but it’s interesting to take that time out to actually bring it together and see, so it’s great,” Piper said.
Piper thanked the Optimists, the firefighters and the police officers who work hard every day.
In 2026, the St. Clair Shores Police Department will celebrate its 100th anniversary. The Fire Department will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2027. Both Allen and Piper said there are plans in the works to celebrate the milestones.
Allen said there will be some activities at the grand opening of the new Police Department next year and Piper said they are still working out some plans.
Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 498-1103.
Calendar
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ONGOING
Downtown Social District: Live music, food trucks, outdoor games and more, 5 p.m.-midnight June 28, July 12 and 26, Aug. 9 and 23, Sept. 13 and 27, and 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, facebook.com/downtownstclairshores
Music on the Lake: Hear Mainstream Drive (highenergy dance cover band) June 25, Zang (classic rock) July 9, Rockstar (’80s rock) July 16, Stone Blossom (classic rock) July 23, Captain Fantastic Detroit (Elton John tribute) July 30, Sunset Blvd. (classic rock) Aug. 6 and Family Tradition Band (country) Aug. 13, 7-8:30 p.m., Veterans Memorial Park, 32400 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, scsmi.net/307/events
2025 Farmers Market: Sunday markets from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 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. 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
Weekly car shows: Also music, BBQ and 50-50, 4-7 p.m. Thursdays until end of September, St. Margaret’s Catholic Church, 21201 E. 13 Mile Road in St. Clair Shores, (586) 293-2240, stmargaret-scsmi.org/news/ classic-car-show-is-back
• 4-8 p.m. Fridays until Aug. 29, VFW Bruce Post #1146, 28404 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, (586) 778-1146, facebook.com/vfw1146brucepost
Pool/splash zone: Eugene J. Ellison Municipal Pool open 1-9 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, Lac Sainte Clair Park, 27600
Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, and Veterans Memorial Splash Zone open 10 a.m.-8 p.m. daily, Veterans Memorial Park, 32400 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, park passes required (also pool passes), scsmi.net/799/pool-splash-zone
Lakeside Palette Club of St. Clair Shores: See works by club’s 60 artists during annual spring show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays or by appointment until June 30, Anchor Building at Trader Todd’s Marina, 24030 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, club also holds 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
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
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
Health workshops: For hypertension, diabetes, pre-diabetes and more, hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, corewellhealth.org/classes-events/ southeast-michigan
St. Clair Shores Sentinel
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