Clinton Township board votes to delay demolition, hopes for better price
BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Meeting for its last scheduled time in July 2025, the Clinton Township Board of Trustees took on an agenda with its usual mix of business and bluster July 28.
On the matter of the abandoned township-owned residential property at 21229 Vermander Avenue, trustees voted to reject a
$23,300 bid to demolish the structure. The township acquired the home in January from the estate of John Brune, who died in the home during a fire, with the goal of getting the building demolished. This goal has not changed, but Building Department
Superintendent Barry Miller believes the demolition costs can be brought under $20,000
“The house needs to come down,” Clinton Township Build-
‘Benefit on the Bay’ continues to help Capuchin Soup Kitchen
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
HARRISON TOWNSHIP/ST. CLAIR
SHORES — When Michael Schodowski was studying tae kwon do to earn his black belt more than 40 years ago, another student invited him to visit the Capuchin Soup Kitchen in Detroit after class one night.
“I didn’t know anything about it,” Schodowski said. “He drove me there and gave
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Comedian and “Full House” actor Dave Coulier visits with several brothers from the Capuchin Soup Kitchen at a VIP Night. This year’s VIP Night is Aug. 21 at Hook in St. Clair Shores.
Photo by Dean Vaglia
The Clinton Township Board of Trustees rejected a bid to demolish the house at 21229 Vermander Ave. during its July 28 meeting. Township officials believe the house can be demolished at a lower price.
When love calls: Fraser councilwoman resigns
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
FRASER — Dana Sutherland is the mayor pro tem and currently sits on the Fraser City Council. But the Aug. 12 meeting will be her last appearance as she and her boyfriend plan to move out of the city to pursue a life together.
Sutherland said she had around three months left in
her term. When she ran for City Council, she was married and has since got a divorce. She met her boyfriend, Matt Binkowski, and said she fell in love.
“We decided to move in together and when we talked about where we wanted our life to be we really wanted to move to Detroit,” Sutherland said.
She also said she wanted to be closer to the city.
“I just kind of resigned for love,” Sutherland said. “My
Historical beer to make Michigan debut in local bar
BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
GROSSE POINTE FARMS — A beer that many Michiganders have sampled and loved while visiting states like Florida and Illinois will soon be just a short drive from home
Grosse community to celebrate this debut starting
Yuengling (pronounced “ying-ling”) will arrive at a handful of Michigan bars and restaurants on Aug. 11 as part of a statewide rollout this year. One of those locations will be Kennedy’s Irish Coffee Bar & Grill in Grosse Pointe Farms, which is inviting the community to celebrate this debut starting at around 3 p.m. Aug. 11.
brewery. Its founder, D.G. Yuengling,
Based in Pennsylvania, D.G. Yuengling & Son Inc. is America’s oldest brewery. Its founder, D.G. Yuengling, started brewing Lord Chesterfield Ale and Dark Brewed Porter in 1829. The company remains family-owned, with Dick Yuengling becoming the fifthgeneration owner in 1985. His daughters have since become employed with the brewery as well.
“It’s a big deal,” said Mike Kennedy, owner of Kennedy’s Irish Coffee. “It’s been a very popular beer (around
life is taking a different path than I thought it would.”
Binkowski recently resigned from the Clawson City Council, stating he fell in love.
Sutherland’s resignation and it will be effective after the Aug. 12 meeting.
She has been on the council for around four years.
SPONGY MOTH: The insatiable leaf eater
BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — For those who have been to the farther reaches of the region in the summer, a few odd sights stand out to the keen eye. Crop dusters flying low in the morning hours. Bands of burlap or duct tape stretched around trees. Dark green specks covering nearly everything in sight. Scores of trees left bare and unprotected from the coming winter’s harshness.
All of this is the doing of one little bug: the spongy moth.
Photos provided by Yuengling
Dick Yuengling is the fifth-generation operator of the family-owned brewery that bears his name.
Photo by Ferenc Lakatos, University of Sopron, Bugwood.org
The spongy moth caterpillar can be identified by its blue and red spots.
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NEWS & NOTES
Clintondale hires new special education director
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On July 29, Clintondale Community Schools announced the hiring of Kevin Knoblock as the district’s director of special education.
“I am honored to join Clintondale Community Schools,” Knoblock said via press release. “It is my personal and professional mission to champion equity and inclusion so that every student, regardless of ability, has access to a meaningful and enriching education.”
Knoblock most recently served as supervisor of student services for Hazel Park Schools, where he led the development and implementation of a fully inclusive special education preschool model. Prior to his work in Hazel Park, Knoblock spent seven years at the Macomb Intermediate School District as a secondary Autism Spectrum Disorder teacher, educating students in a self-contained, center-based program. Knoblock began his career with Chippewa Valley Schools, where he worked for eight years as an early elementary teacher serving students with cognitive impairments in both self-contained and resource room settings.
“Kevin Knoblock brings vision, compassion, and excellence to this role,” Superintendent Kenneth Janczarek said in a press release. “His leadership will strengthen our inclusive practices and ensure that Clintondale Community Schools students receive the support they need to succeed.”
Get out and active on Aug. 16
MACOMB COUNTY — Those looking to fill out their calendars for mid-August will have a lot to pick from on Saturday, Aug. 16.
The fifth-annual edition of Macomb County Pride will take place on Mount Clemens’ Main Street from noon to 6 p.m. with an afterglow at Three Blind Mice at 7 p.m.
Called “Loud and Proud” for 2025, the event will take on a block party vibe with performances, crafts, vendors, food trucks and more.
Over in nearby Clinton Township, the Macomb County Health and Wellness Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Macomb Intermediate School District, 44001 Garfield Road. Over 70 organizations will be on-site to share information, resources and tips to help Macomb County residents better prioritize their physical and mental health.
From 9 a.m. to noon in Shelby Township, the Macomb County Board of Commissioners is hosting a drop-in community bike ride at River Bends Park located at 5700 22 Mile Road in Shelby Township. Hosted by Commissioners Don VanSyckel of Sterling Heights and Sylvia Grot of Shelby Township, the event encourages residents to embrace an active lifestyle and explore their surroundings.
Juvenile, pictured top, and adult, pictured bottom, spotted lanternflies can be confused with other species of insects. Michiganders are recommended to check the Department of Natural Resources website to make sure they’re looking at a spotted lanternfly before squishing it.
DNR asks Michiganders to spot, squish, and report lanternflies
MICHIGAN — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is asking Michiganders to take action against the invasive spotted lanternfly insect.
Aside from being an outdoor pest, the spotted lanternfly feasts on over 70 types of crops including the also-invasive tree of heaven and native black walnut, river birch, willow, sumac and red maple. The insects cause direct damage by sucking sap from host plants and secreting large amounts of a sugarrich, sticky liquid called “honeydew.” The “honeydew” and the resulting black sooty mold can kill plants and foul surfaces, along with attracting other pests like yellow jackets, flies and ants.
Spotted lanternflies spread mostly through their eggs being moved, so Michiganders are asked to check surfaces on cars, trailers, firewood, outdoor furniture, equipment and more to make sure no lanternfly eggs are being carried. The lanternflies can be spotted in the juvenile stage as a black or red bug with white spots and as an adult with tan-clear wings covered in black spots.
To make sure spotted lanternflies are being properly targeted, the DNR recommends people to check its website for lookalike species. Once the insect is properly identified as a spotted lanternfly, Michiganders are encouraged to promptly squish the bug and report its sighting to the DNR by completing the survey at www2.dnr.state.mi.us/ors/Survey/38.
Henry Ford Hospital Macomb gets new president
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On July 21, Henry Ford Hospital Macomb announced Emily Moorhead had been named the hospital’s new president and began serving in the role on July 1.
Moorhead comes to the Clinton Township hospital from Henry Ford Jackson Hospital, where she served as president and chief operating officer for more than five years.
Prior to joining Henry Ford Health, Moorhead served in senior leadership roles at Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health and GE Healthcare.
“I’m thrilled to be here at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital — which truly feels like home to me,” Moorhead said in a press release. “I look forward to growing relationships in the community and working alongside our dedicated and talented team members, who give their all every day in providing the very best healthcare to our patients.”
Moorhead brings a combination of scientific understanding and strategic business insight to her new role. She earned a degree in chemistry from Michigan State University and studied strategy and organizational development as she earned an MBA from the University of Michigan.
Camp Grace Bentley has openings for adults
BURTCHVILLE TOWNSHIP — There are still openings available for adults with special needs who would like to attend Camp Grace Bentley Aug. 10-15.
Located outside Port Huron, residents from around the state with physical and mental challenges are welcome to enjoy swimming, campfires, movie nights, team sports, arts and crafts and more. Many individuals from Macomb County have attended in the past.
Camp Grace Bentley, located at 8250 Lakeshore Road on the shores of Lake Huron, is a nonprofit organization and will hold a spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 3-7 p.m. Aug. 16. The cost for the spaghetti dinner is $15 per person, and $10 for children and 10 and younger. Children 3 and younger are free. For more information go to campgracebentley.org or call (313) 962-8242.
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Knoblock
Moorhead
American Red Cross, the District Detroit partner for blood drive
DETROIT — The American Red Cross, in partnership with the District Detroit, will hold a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 7, on the Via Concourse at Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave. Free parking is available at the Trinity Health Garage, 165 Sproat Street.
All presenting donors will receive two tickets to a Detroit Tigers game and two tickets to a preseason Detroit Red Wings game. Blood and platelet donors are needed, especially those with type O blood.
Donors also will have a chance to Spin the Wheel to win an additional giveaway. Donors who give Aug. 1 to Aug. 28 will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. In addition, the Red Cross will perform free A1C testing, which is commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes, on successful donations (one test result per 12-month period). Visit RedCrossBlood.org/Test for more information.
Blood transfusions are given to patients for serious injuries, burns, automobile crashes, surgeries, childbirth, anemia, blood disorders, cancer treatments, heart issues and more. Plasma transfusions are used for patients with liver failure, severe infections and serious burns.
There are three ways to make an appointment to give blood: using the Red Cross blood donor app, visiting RedCross Blood.org, or calling (800) RED CROSS, which is (800) 733-2767. Appointments will be prioritized. Walk-ins will be taken as time permits.
Bassmaster Magazine ranks Lake St. Clair among nation’s best
BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com
ST.
CLAIR SHORES — Bassmaster
Magazine released its annual list of the 100 Best Bass Lakes in America and Lake St. Clair was ranked in the top 10 in the country.
The magazine starts the rankings by compiling a top 25 in each region, and
lakes located in Michigan are represented throughout the northeastern region’s top 25. Lake St. Clair and Lake Erie finished third and fourth, respectively; Burt/Mullett lakes and Grand Traverse Bay finished sixth and seventh, respectively; Lake Charlevoix and Bays de Noc were ranked ninth and 10th, respectively; and Saginaw Bay came in at No. 21 in the top 25.
After ranking each region, Bassmaster puts together the publication’s countrywide rankings and Lake St. Clair is always near the top. This year was no different. The local lake came in as the 10th best bass lake in America.
“(Lake St. Clair) has taken an average 25 pounds per day … to win a tournament
Anglers prepare for competition in Lake St. Clair the morning before the Bassmaster tournament in 2024.
Photo provided by Bassmaster Magazine
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Jake Portwood finishes in first place in his event at the Paddleboard National Championships held July 18 at the Wyandotte Boat Club.
PADDLEBOARD NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS HELD IN MICHIGAN
BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com
DETROIT — The USA Stand Up Paddleboarding National Championships took place in Michigan this year, held July 18-20 at Belle Isle and Wyandotte. Officials said the weekend event was a success for both the community and USA SUP organization.
There were a handful of competitions during the weekend, including 100-meter sprints, technical races and 10k distance races. All events were held at either the Wyandotte Boat Club or on Belle Isle Beach.
“Detroit and the Belle Isle location have a very, very long history with paddleboard racing,” said Harrison Withers, a member of the USA SUP Board of Directors and event organizer for the 2025 national championship. “And to be able to tack onto an existing event
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The spongy moth — scientifically known as the Lymantria dispar, and until 2022 as the gypsy moth — is an invasive insect species brought to the United States in the mid-19th century. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, larvae kept in Massachusetts escaped sometime between 1868 and 1869 and the moths have made their way west ever since. Their travel has been facilitated by the wind, as the species’ larvae are carried away, and the spongy moth makes its presence in an area known with its infamous appetite for nearly all kinds of foliage.
“Generally, the feeding (on leaves) is going to impact stressed trees,” said Cheryl Nelson, a forest health outreach forester with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. “The healthiest of trees — those that are watered, yard trees that are watered, trees in a forest that have been managed (and) thinned out to leave behind healthy trees — are going to survive a couple years of defoliation by the caterpillars. But what can happen is that without those leaves to capture the sunlight and create more food, stressed trees can die from it.”
The spongy moth larvae’s ability to defoliate trees has become one way state natural resources officials track its spread. The 2021 generation of spongy moths was able to defoliate 1.3 million acres of Michigan forests. That 2021 generation was the spongy moth’s population peak, giving Michiganders their best chance of seeing what has become a campground pest and arborist’s scourge.
“The spongy moths as caterpillars have both blue and red pairs of dots on their backs, so they’re very easy to see and identify,” Nelson said. “Then, as the adult moths, the females are white and do not fly … The males have the big, bushy antennas to seek out those female pheromones. They fly to mate with the female, and then the female will lay egg masses. (Spongy moth eggs) are going to be brown and fuzzy and then there are the individual eggs underneath (the fuzz).”
While the DNR does not undertake mitigation efforts against the spongy moth,
the species has found itself in the crosshairs of a litany of mitigation methods. One of the more accessible ways of dealing with spongy moths in an area is by “banding” trees. When spongy moth caterpillars are about an inch long, wrapping large lengths of burlap around affected trees creates an easy spot for knocking or vacuuming the caterpillars off the tree and into buckets of soapy water for disposal. Bands can also be made from duct tape covered in petroleum jelly or commercially available insect barrier pastes such as Tanglefoot. More information about making these barriers can be found in the Michigan State University Extension article “Using Bands to Protect Shade Trees from Spongy Moth.”
Those with more resources at their disposal can arrange to have the microorganism called Bacillus thuringiensis, more commonly referred to as Bt, sprayed to control outbreaks in their area. Bt is a naturally occurring organism that damages the digestive system of spongy moth caterpillars when swallowed. Bt sprays and powders are available for purchase, and larger amounts of Bt can be aerially applied. More information on Bt can be found in the MSUE article “Btk: One Management Option for Spongy Moth.”
But the most meaningful mitigation tool of all is one nobody has to apply — because it’s already inside the Spongy Moth. Nucleopolyhedrosis virus is present within spongy moth communities and, when populations are high during outbreaks, can cause moths to die from the stresses of competing for food and resting space. Alongside the NPV virus is Entomophaga maimaiga, a fungus from Japan that has been used to attack spongy moth populations in the United States since the early 1900s and was introduced to Michigan in the 1990s. When moisture and humidity are high, spongy moth caterpillars can come into contact with Entomophaga maimaiga spores on soil or tree bark. The fungus then grows inside the caterpillars and can kill them within a week.
It is on the back of these mitigation factors that the spongy moth population has shown signs of decline. Since their defoliating heyday of 1.3 million acres in 2021, spongy moths only defoliated around 169,000 acres in 2024. And with one of the
mitigation measures being a virus, Nelson says the spongy moth has been naturalized in Michigan.
“Now spongy moths act just like our natural populations of (caterpillars) where we might see outbreak years, but then after two to three years those numbers drop down again because they have those natural biocontrols in the environment to knock them back,” Nelson said. “Spongy moths are now considered naturalized, and we will see the same happen with populations getting high again. We’ll have outbreaks to deal with in the future (and) numbers will drop back.”
People can control the spread of spongy moths by checking their clothes, vehicles and items for any caterpillars and spongy moth eggs after spending time outside. For more information about spongy moths, go to canr. msu.edu/spongy-moth/index.
Photo by Ferenc Lakatos, University of Sopron, Bugwood.org Creeping along a leaf, the spongy moth caterpillar is known for its insatiable appetite for foliage.
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the country). We’re fortunate to be one of the first places in Michigan to serve it.”
It will be available at first on draft only, with bottles to come later, he said.
Kennedy and his wife, Allyce, are cohosting the Aug. 11 event, which will feature a visit from Yuengling representatives. Because Aug. 11 is a Monday, it coincides with the bar’s Monday $5 burger special. The bar is also known for its Philly cheesesteaks, which seems fitting for the arrival of Yuengling.
Tom Junod, director of business development for Yuengling, said Kennedy’s Irish Coffee is one of four bars in Michigan where the beer will be served in Michigan for the first time Aug. 11. The others are in Lansing, Ann Arbor and Detroit, he said. More venues will be carrying it as well in the future, Junod said.
“There’s been a lot of excitement about our brand in Michigan,” Junod said. “It’s been a long time coming, so we’re excited to finally be bringing our beer to Michigan.
Kennedy said Yuengling appeals to a wide spectrum of beer drinkers and will
make a great addition to the large variety of draft beers they already offer.
“We’re honored that they’re bringing it to Michigan and giving us the opportunity to sell the beer,” Kennedy said. “We’re excited.”
Like Yuengling, Kennedy’s Irish Coffee Bar & Grill has a long history. The bar, which was opened by Kennedy’s parents — John and Kathy Kennedy — in 1980, just celebrated its 45th anniversary in May.
Kennedy’s Irish Coffee will be serving Yuengling’s original Traditional Lager, the light beer Yuengling Flight, and Yuengling Black & Tan initially.
Beer lovers will also be able to buy Yuengling soon for home and picnic use. Junod said packaged beer sales will start at Michigan liquor and grocery stores Sept. 15, where it should be widely available. Customers can expect to find Yuengling’s classic lager, light lager, low-carb Flight line and black & tan brews in store, Junod said.
“We’ve gotten a lot of great reception (from Michigan bars and stores),” Junod said.
Kennedy’s Irish Coffee Bar & Grill is located at 18666 Mack Ave. in Grosse Pointe Farms. For more information, call (313) 881-5675 or visit their Facebook page.
Call Staff Writer K. Michelle Moran at (586) 498-1047.
SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS
WBY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com
ith looming tariffs likely to push auto prices higher, industry insiders say now’s the time to buy.
It’s a buyer’s market, according to Robert Shastal, general manager of the Fox Automotive Group in Rochester Hills.
“Right now, buyers have an advantage,” he said. “If they wait, they could face higher prices, fewer incentives, missed opportunities on trade values, and the end of EV credits.”
Buying sooner may keep more green in your wallet, with tariffs on imported vehicles
WARREN, MI – In a world where weight loss surgery often takes center stage, two Warren men are proving that discipline, structure, and expert medical guidance can lead to equally life-changing results—without going under the knife.
Under the care of Dr. Sam Awada a global leader in the tness industry and a recognized expert in exercise science, obesity medicine, and sustainable weight loss, Greg M. and Nick G. began a physicianguided transformation in early 2025. Greg joined on January 27, followed by Nick on February 4.
In under six months, they lost a combined 215 pounds, each shedding more than 100 pounds, entirely through non-surgical means.
“If you told me I’d lose 100 pounds in six months, I would’ve called it impossible,” said Greg. “But Dr. Awada gave me a system that worked—he kept me accountable, educated me, and helped me believe in myself.”
Nick echoed that sentiment:
“I haven’t felt this good in 15 years—my back pain is gone, I t into clothes I hadn’t worn in years, and I’ve adopted a maintainable lifestyle. Dr. Sam changed my life.”
Dr. Awada credits their success to structure, consistency, and trust: “ ere’s no secret. When patients commit, and we provide the right tools and education, the results follow. ese two are proof.”
ese success stories are just part of the comprehensive care provided at 24 Hour Lifeline Urgent Care and Family Medicine—a full-service, physician-led medical facility and mini emergency room serving Warren and surrounding communities.
We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year— including holidays. We never close.
Ledell Griffin, of Galeana’s Van Dyke Dodge Ram in Warren, says the dealership’s inventory of Ram trucks is stacked, making it a great time for people to consider buying.
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
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Council
Fraser Mayor Michael Lesich said he appreciated her service to the city and said she’s great. He said he’s enjoyed serving on the council with her.
“It’s like any city council, we don’t always agree, but I’ve always felt that she was somebody I could talk to, work through issues and we can find common ground,” Lesich said.
Sutherland said the idea of moving in together came up around the winter holidays in 2024 with plans to move out in fall of 2025.
“It just kind of ended up moving a little bit faster than we had anticipated,” Sutherland said.
Sutherland said she is grateful for the opportunity to be on council and for everyone who voted for her.
“I hope that I’ve made them proud,” Sutherland said.
She went on to say being on council was a big deal for her as she grew up in low-income housing in Fraser.
“Thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve,” Sutherland said. “The other thing was just that I hope that they are an open and loving and forward-thinking community because I really think that is what will help get Fraser to where residents say that they desire to be.”
Sutherland said she never thought she’d move out of Fraser.
“Sometimes life doesn’t turn out the way you expect it and I’m very, very fortunate that mine has turned out the way that it has because I am very happy,” Sutherland said. “But I will miss Fraser. Fraser is home. Yeah, I just wish them the best.”
Sutherland said that though there are different personalities on the City Council currently, there has also been thoughtful collaboration.
“I couldn’t be prouder of Mayor Lesich and the work that he puts in and the amount of care and dedication he puts into the city of Fraser,” Sutherland said. “He is absolutely an amazing advocate to have for the city of Fraser. The residents are very, very lucky to have him.”
Sutherland’s seat is up for election in November and Lesich said he is not sure if there is time to fill the seat until the election. Usually, the next highest vote-getter from the last election would fill the seat, but everyone ran unopposed at the time.
“It wouldn’t happen until October and then the seat would be filled in November,” Lesich said. “So I’m not sure that we’ll get that seat filled right now.”
Lesich said he will miss Sutherland.
“I think she made a positive impact on our city,” he said.
Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 4981103.
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expected to lead to price increases in the near future.
“The tariffs and supply chain costs are rising, but right now, automakers are still holding their line with incentives. People will risk paying more once those costs hit because the manufacturers can’t take on the additional costs forever,” said Shastal.
Ledell Griffin, sales manager at Galeana’s Van Dyke Dodge in Warren, said tariffs will not only increase prices, but it will also affect incentives and how vehicles and parts are shipped.
“It’s passed down to the consumer, so it’s not something that the manufacturer pays for,” he said. “If a part used to cost $100, it might cost $150 to $200, depending on the tariffs.”
New vehicle inventory has rebounded to near pre-pandemic levels, so buyers also have a wider selection to choose from. And, with increased inventory, dealerships are more likely to offer deals to attract buyers.
“Whenever we have a lot of in-
ventory, we put a lot of sales on, so that’s another good reason to buy, because inventory is now at an all-time high for me. I’ve never had so many trucks,” said Griffin.
Those interested in purchasing a new or used electric vehicle, or an EV, can also take advantage of savings, but only for the next two months. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 qualified certain electric vehicles for a tax credit of up to $7,500 for eligible buyers. However, the federal vehicle tax credit is set to expire Sept. 30.
“One of the big incentives for all brands is the federal EV tax credit — $7,500 on new, and $4,000 on used — which ends Sept. 30, making the next two months the last chance to capture that savings for a buyer,” Shastal explained.
If you already have a car and are looking to trade, industry leaders say now is an excellent time.
“Trade-in value remains strong and used car inventory is still tight, so the dealers are paying top dollar for trades, making it a great time to maximize the vehicle’s value,” Shastal added.
Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.
Cruising the avenue
BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Another year, another cruise completed.
Car lovers took to the streets of Macomb County’s main thoroughfare on Sunday, Aug. 3 for the 22nd edition of Gratiot Cruise, which saw an estimated 75,000 attendees line the sidewalks and cruise the famed avenue between 14 Mile Road and Wellington Crescent.
Given the construction along Gratiot, Cruise Treasurer Paul Silvestri estimated that spectators were down despite an increase in participants.
“We had 75 cars registered for our car show at the headquarters,” Silvestri said. “That number was up compared to last year. We kind of use the headquarters as the measurement gauge as to where we are, so that was an improvement over previous years.”
Even with the spectator estimates being down, Silvestri attests there were plenty of people along the thoroughfare supporting the Gratiot Cruise — and supporting local businesses.
“Bars were having parties, businesses were having parties; people were congregating and spending money in those businesses,” Silvestri said. “The whole point when we started this in 2003 was to drive new business, new customers to those downtown development businesses along Gratiot.”
Silvestri says plans are already being swirled around for the 23rd edition of the cruise in 2026, such as adding a motorcycle category to the car show and spreading out activities across the avenue rather than having hubs at the cruise headquarters and the family fun area.
The Gratiot Cruise takes place along the Clinton Township stretch of Gratiot Avenue on the first Sunday in August.
Call Staff Writer Dean Vaglia at (586) 498-1043.
On a warm and sunny Aug. 3, cruisers from all over flocked to Gratiot Avenue in Clinton Township for the 22nd edition of the Gratiot Cruise. Many cruisers brought classic pieces of American motoring history. LEFT: Nick Klaver of Roseville brought his 1983 Mercury Marquis low rider to the event.
ABOVE: Keith Dromowicz shows off his 1955 Packard Clipper. TOP: The Gentz sisters, 6-year-old Kaitlyn and 10-year-old Courtney, paint a panel van.
Photos by Liz Carnegie
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that has its own pretty rich history in Detroit … kind of adds to the legitimacy of stand-up paddleboarding.”
This was the third USA SUP national championship. The location has moved each year, with the first two championships taking place in Long Beach, Calif., and
Head, S.C. in 2023 and 2024, respectively.
“Before USA SUP and the national championships, there was no one single definitive event in our sport,” Withers said.
“We’re coming to the Midwest (this year) because paddleboarding is a sport that people enjoy on all kinds of different water. It’s not just the surf-related locations. … We don’t just paddle on the coast; we paddle throughout the country.”
See PADDLEBOARD on page 20A
Photo by Erin Sanchez
Kristen Marina Lefeldt won Sprint Open Round 1: Heat 3.
Capuchin
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me a tour. I was taken aback from all the good work they do. I felt more appreciative about the things we take for granted.”
After volunteering for several years, Schodowski — president of the company Shelving.com based in Madison Heights — wanted to do more. So, in 1993, he invited family and friends to Island Cove Marina in Harrison Township for a fundraiser to benefit the nonprofit organization.
While listening to music from an AM/ FM radio, a crowd gathered for beer and pizza and raised $1,400 for the charity during Schodowski’s initial fundraiser. In its 10th year, the “Benefit on the Bay” fundraiser moved from the marina to MacRay Harbor, located at 30675 N. River Road in Harrison Township. Schodowski has never lost his desire to help the Capuchin Soup Kitchen and is preparing for the 32nd annual Benefit on the Bay Aug. 22 at MacRay Harbor.
“Benefit on the Bay is very high-electricity. There’s a high vibe in the room,” Schodowski said. “It’s a very high-energy event.”
The event will include food, entertainment, silent and live auctions, an ice cream and frozen espresso cart, and more. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Also scheduled is a performance by the Capuchin Show Choir. Ryan Ermanni, of Fox 2 News, will emcee the benefit, and there will be a special appearance from retired Detroit Lion Herman Moore.
According to organizers, all of the evening proceeds support the Capuchin Soup Kitchen. To date, Benefit on the Bay has
raised over $3 million in net proceeds for the charity.
“We underwrite 100% of the costs,” Schodowski said.
With its success over the years, Schodowski added another component to the fundraiser: a VIP night. This year’s third annual VIP night will be held the evening before Benefit on the Bay from 6-9 p.m. Aug. 21 at Hook Restaurant, located at 24214 Jefferson Ave., in St. Clair Shores.
Tickets are $250 per person and include hors d’oeuvres prepared by Robert Nahra, also known as “Chef Bobby,” an open bar including Celani Wines and desserts by On the Rise Bakery Café, which is one of the Capuchin programs. Tickets are limited.
Those who attend will learn more about the Capuchins because several brothers from the charity will be in attendance. The VIP evening will have an island flair. Attire is casual, and guests can arrive by car or boat. Valet parking will be available. Sponsorships are available.
For tickets and sponsorship details for either event, go to benefitonthebay.org. Checks can be made payable to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen and mailed to Shelving. com c/o Mike Schodowski, 29275 Stephenson Hwy., Madison Heights, Michigan, 48071. For more information call (248) 318-7655 or email dbell@thecapuchins.org.
‘I believe we make an impact’
Capuchin Soup Kitchen Executive Director Br. Gary Wegner said money raised during the annual benefit primarily is put towards the charity’s general operating expenses. Wegner, who has been a Capuchin
Photo provided by the Capuchin Soup Kitchen
A group of participants attend the Benefit on the Bay at MacRay Harbor in Harrison Township. The annual event raises money for the Capuchin Soup Kitchen in Detroit.
Demolition
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ing Department Superintendent Barry Miller said. “It’s in a bad way inside. It’s on (a) half-crawl, half-piers. It’s just not a good product to begin with. (The cost of) $23,000 to take out a house with no basement in it is absurd, so I think I can get that number down.”
With the current bid rejected and Miller determined to find a lower bid, the board has directed the department to find three bids from companies to demolish the home. Trustee Dan Kress mentioned he knew someone who was interested in purchasing the property; Supervisor Paul Gieleghem asked him to get the interested party connected with the Building Department.
Chipping update
With the township’s contracted waste hauler the subject of recent discussion, Kress used time on the board to discuss reported missed pickups of wood from township residences. The wood pickups are handled by the Clinton Township Department of Public Works as part of its branch chipping service.
DPW Director Mary Bednar answered the questions raised by Kress, stating that the DPW has a single two-person crew assigned to chipping and that weather events had led to some delays in the service.
“We actually, during the storm events that we had in June, we actually put two crews out to catch up,” Bednar said. “Those storms put us about a week and a half behind — I wouldn’t say behind; it was just that much more chipping. We’ve compared our services from last year to this year and they are very comparable.”
The branch chipping service operates on a seasonal basis from May 1 through Sept. 30. A DPW crew rotates between township neighborhoods and will chip branches gathered and left out per the DPW’s specifications. Go to clintontownship.com/553/
Branch-Chipping-Service for more information about the program.
Park reservation discussion
After around an hour of debate, trustees approved the Save Our Sons and Save Our Sisters mentoring programs to use Joy, Normandy and Prince Drewry parks until October at no cost. Both organizations aim to provide peer mentoring programs for teenage boys and girls, respectively.
What kept the board from moving swiftly on the item was the question of the group’s organizer, Thomas Barnes. Known for his work in Macomb County recreation and mentoring as the executive director of the TCB Youth Mentoring organization, Barnes was charged with child abuse and domestic violence offenses in December 2023 for allegedly abusing his daughter through corporal punishment. Earlier on July 28, Barnes entered into a domestic violence guilty plea and agreed to participate in an intervention program in exchange for having the child abuse charge dropped, according to court records. Barnes was not present at the meeting. His attorney, Saima Khalil, did not respond to a request for comment by press time.
Barnes’ charges were brought up by Clinton Township Clerk Kim Meltzer as her reason for opposing the programs operating at the township parks. While members of the board were initially receptive to allowing the program to move forward as-is as long as Barnes was not present at the parks for the events, the board opted to subject whoever would be leading the groups at the park in Barnes’ place to a background check. Trustee Shannon King said he would be at the parks for the events, and the board voted 5-2 to allow the groups to reserve park space at no cost. Meltzer was joined by Treasurer Mike Aiello in opposition.
Save Our Sons and Save Our Sisters will be at Joy Park on Saturdays from 6-8 p.m. until the end of October, with the groups operating out of Prince Drewry Park on Normandy Park on Aug. 16.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
AUG. 6
Concert: Adults invited to hear Vanessa Carr perform jazz, Motown, Broadway, opera and more, 6:30 p.m., Clinton-Macomb Public Library - Main Branch, 40700 Romeo Plank Road in Clinton Township, register at (586) 226-5040, cmpl.libnet.info/events
AUG. 8
Community health fair: Free event includes basic health screenings, food distribution, kids activities, cooking demonstrations, community resources and prize drawings, 2-5 p.m., held outdoor across street from MyCare Health Center, 18 Market St. in Mount Clemens, mycarehealthcenter.org/national-healthcenter-week-2025
Summer Reading Soiree: Adults invited to play book bingo, make mug and bookmark, get book recommendations and more, light refreshments served, literary garb or fancy clothes encouraged, 6 p.m., ClintonMacomb Public Library - Main Branch, 40700 Romeo Plank Road in Clinton Township, register at (586) 226-5050, cmpl.libnet.info/events
AUG. 13
SCAMS presentation: Stopping Crimes Against Macomb Seniors, led by Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office, 1 p.m., Partridge Creek Senior Village, 17200 Dove St. in Clinton Township, (586) 469-5642, heather.esposito@macombgov.org
Fizzy science: Ages 6-12 can see chemical reactions during hands-on program, 3 p.m., Clinton-Macomb Public Library - South Branch, 35679 S. Gratiot Ave. in Clinton Township, (586) 226-5073, cmpl.libnet. info/events
AUG. 14
Medicare 101 educational seminar: Presented by Medicare Learning Services, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, also held Sept. 18 and Oct. 28, registration required, (586) 465-0588
AUG. 14 & 21
Macomb Ballet Company auditions: Expand training
through rehearsals and perform in classical productions while continuing at primary studio, 4:30-6:15 p.m. (ages 13-19 as of Jan. 1, 2026), 6:30-7:45 p.m. (12 and older) and 6:30-7:30 p.m. (7-11), 51504 Danview Technology Court in Shelby Township, macombballet.org/auditions
AUG. 16
Health and Wellness Fair: Free event features nearly 70 vendors, therapy dogs, vibroacoustic harp therapy and meditation sessions, massages, yoga and expressive art station, face painting, appearance by Detroit Pistons mascot Hooper, health screenings, interactive activities and more, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Macomb Intermediate School District, 44001 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, facebook.com/wearemccmh
Watch baseball, support food pantry: $10 of every $25 ticket to game at Jimmy John’s Field goes to St. Paul of Tarsus Catholic Church in Clinton Township, purchase includes grandstand seat, hot dog, chips and pop or water, 5:30 p.m., 7171 Auburn Road in Utica, must use QR code on flyer at spotcatholic.org
AUG. 20
Widowed Friends lunch: 1:30 p.m., Gnocchi Italian Restaurant, 41620 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, RSVP to Vicky at (586) 260-4124 by Aug. 18, widowedfriends.com
AUG. 21
SCAMS presentation: Stopping Crimes Against Macomb Seniors, led by Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office, 1 p.m., Hampton Manor, 18401 15 Mile Road in Clinton Township, (586) 469-5642, heather. esposito@macombgov.org
AUG. 21-24
Fraser Lions Club Carnival: Rides and games, beer and food, vendor show, and live music all four days, also petting zoo and pony rides Aug. 23-24, and foam party and fireworks Aug. 24, Steffens Park, 33000 Garfield Road, see times at band lineup at fraserlionscarnival.com
AUG. 23
Cars and coffee: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Pleasantrees (former
To view more Community Calendar and to submit your own, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise an event, call (586) 498-8000.
Gibraltar Trade Center), 237 North River Road in Mount Clemens, more on eventbrite.com
AUG. 27
Spaghetti dinner: 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. (or until gone), Lt. Wood-Cpl. Reid VFW Post #6691, 17075 Anita Ave. in Fraser, continues every fourth Wednesday of month, (586) 899-9883
AUG. 29
’90s-themed party: For kids in grades 6-12, clothing to match decade encouraged, 6 p.m., ClintonMacomb Public Library - Main Branch, 40700 Romeo Plank Road in Clinton Township, register at (586) 226-5030, cmpl.libnet.info/events
ONGOING
Farmers market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 9, Sept. 13 and Oct. 11, John F. Kennedy Knights of Columbus Council #5460, 33320 Kelly Road in Clinton Township, (586) 610-2990
Outdoor Summer Movie Series: Free event features “Toy Story” Aug. 16, “Finding Nemo” Sept. 6 and “The Incredibles” Sept. 13, also face painting, cotton candy and popcorn, bring blanket or chair, coolers permitted (no alcohol), screenings start around dusk, Steffens Park, 33000 Garfield Road, (586) 293-3100 (ext. 205), facebook.com/fraserrecreation
Baumgartner House Museum open houses: Also sales most first Sundays of month, 18577 Masonic Blvd. in Fraser, see times and dates at facebook.com/ baumgartnerhouse, read story about 150th anniversary at candgnews.com
Summer Sounds: Free concerts from 5-8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 3-6 p.m. Sundays until Aug. 31, also 3-6 p.m. Sept. 1 (Labor Day), Center Court at The Mall at Partridge Creek, 17420 Hall Road in Clinton Township, see lineup at shoppartridgecreek. com/events
Summer Concert Series: Hear Velvet Steel (top 40 rock and pop) Aug. 10, Vinyl Rockit (party) Aug. 17, Taylor Tucky (country) Aug. 24 and Larry Lee & the Back in the Day Band (funk, R&B and soul) Sept. 1,
6:30-9 p.m., Lake St. Clair Metropark, 31300 Metropolitan Parkway in Harrison Township, metroparks. com/lake-st-clair-metropark
Wellness Wednesdays: Free fitness classes sponsored by Henry Ford Health, includes yoga from 9-10 a.m. Aug. 6, 13, 20 and 27, Center Court at The Mall at Partridge Creek, 17420 Hall Road in Clinton Township, shoppartridgecreek.com/events
Uptown Friday Night Concert Series: Hear The Phunkfish (classic rock and grooves) Aug. 8, Deadicated (Grateful Dead tribute) Aug. 15, Spooky Sterling (Motown and classic rock) Aug. 22 and more weekly until Sept. 12, 7-9 p.m., stage in front of O’Halloran’s Public House on Macomb Place in downtown Mount Clemens, downtownmountclemens.org/events
Weekly car show: 3-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Ram’s Horn Fraser, 31917 Utica Road, (586) 296-1744, ramshornfraser.com
Monthly car shows: 5-8 p.m. Aug. 21 and Sept. 18, Sanders Chocolate and Ice Cream Shoppe, 23770 Hall Road in Clinton Township, (586) 464-5372
Widowed Friends breakfasts: 10:30 a.m. every second Monday of month, Big Boy, 16880 Hall Road in Clinton Township, RSVP to Gerry at (586) 556-9471, widowedfriends.com
Live entertainment: 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Great Baraboo Brewing Co., 35905 Utica Road in Clinton Township, (586) 792-7397, greatbaraboo.com
Book clubs: Find meetups about historic American figures (Presidential Book Club), solving cases (Mysteries & Munchies), quiet reading for adults and kids (Silent Book Club and Silent Book Club Jr), and recipes and sharing dishes (Cookbook Club), Fraser Public Library, 15260 15 Mile Road, (586) 293-2055, fraserpubliclibrary.org
Men overcoming loss ofpartner/spouse meetings: 6-7:30 p.m. every third Tuesday of month, virtual and in person, Hospice of Michigan, 39531 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, wlawton@hom.org, (586) 263-8514
Lake St. Clair
on Lake St. Clair. So that’s a 5-pound average per bass,” Bassmaster Magazine Editorin-Chief James Hall said. “It’s not just smallmouth but largemouth playing as well. So, you have two separate and very desirable species. … What makes St. Clair special is you have a lot of fish, and you have big fish.”
Hall also pointed out that Lake St. Clair has been ranked as high as No. 1 in the nation in prior lists.
“When it was (ranked No. 1), the lines at the boat ramps were backed up 2 miles from where they launch the boat,” Hall explained. “It can create some more traffic; however, the community gets so much benefit.”
There’s a lot that goes into the Bassmaster rankings and it’s always one of the most talked-about lists in the sporting world every year when it’s published. The top 100 isn’t just thrown together; it’s the culmination of a year of research.
“We start by sending out surveys to all of the DNRs of each state. … We ask each of them to rank the lakes in their state. They’re the ones that know best, and it’s based on catch rate, size of fish, access and stocking practices,” Hall said. “We also send out a survey to all of our BASS Nation conservation directors and presidents.”
Once there is a collection of lakes, then the real work starts for Bassmaster Magazine. The publication begins doing research and collecting data on the lakes and the fish in the lakes.
“We search for any possible tournament for any of the lakes that are mentioned… We see what, kind of, the high-water mark is for size of the fish. And then the cream kind of starts rising to the top,” Hall said. “The quality of results kind of start putting the lakes in order. … Then we start digging deeper and talking to pros, guides, fisheries, biologists.
… Then we have a blue-ribbon panel, and we give them all the data.”
The process takes months to finish and is something that makes the consistently high ranking of Lake St. Clair even more impressive.
An angler who has found a lot of success at the lake over the years is Bassmaster pro Jay Przekurat. A Wisconsin native, Przekurat won the Bassmaster tournament at Lake St. Clair in 2024.
“I’ve had a really good track record on St. Clair,” Przekurat said. “I think what makes the lake so good is the fish don’t sit on the same spots every year. … You can put the boat in the water, and you could float across the entire lake and catch a bass, which is the coolest part of the lake.”
The professional angler perspective on Lake St. Clair is similar to a casual fisherman, which is unique. It doesn’t matter what level you fish at. The lake is rewarding to all due to its features, or lack thereof.
“The lake is featureless. … It’s basically straight sand,” Przekurat said. “Those fish live out in the middle of the lake and there’s just not much rock. … I just think that’s the reason why it’s so good.”
Lake St. Clair is seen as a national treasure and the community will hopefully continue to benefit from what it provides anglers everywhere.
“It’s literally everything in that town,” Przekurat said. “Then to be able to showcase the body of water when the tournament does come around … it’s a huge event not only for the town, but for all the people that love to fish, or maybe they’re just getting into fishing and want to experience what Lake St. Clair is like.”
For more information about Lake St. Clair, go to michigan.gov or metroparks. com. To keep up to date with Bassmaster events, go to bassmaster.com or follow bass_ nation on Instagram.
Call Sports Writer Scott Bentley at (586) 498-1090.
Paddleboard
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The sense of community is something that USA SUP was excited to bring to Detroit. Officials say the paddleboarding competitions are truly for everyone.
“When we have events like this, there might be somebody … that doesn’t know that paddleboard racing is a thing,” Withers said. “If we can show folks that it’s more than just paddling around for a few minutes, and that you can actually build community and make some friends … that’s the greatest impact we can really have.”
The star of the show was paddleboarding legend Seychelle Webster, who ended the weekend with three gold medals and a silver in what was her first time paddleboarding in Detroit.
“Personally, I’m thrilled. … It went extremely well,” Webster said. “Being one of the best in the country is a huge honor … and I’m training to be one of the best paddlers in the world.”
Capuchin
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friar since 1982, also said the organization does not receive any government assistance. He has attended the Benefit on the Bay events at MacRay Harbor for several years and described them as “celebratory.”
“It’s a beautiful location out on the lake,” he said. “People are very supportive. We hope they get to know the soup kitchen. I believe we make an impact.”
Inspired by St. Francis of Assisi, a number of friars that were part of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, based in Rome, started the Capuchin Soup Kitchen in Detroit in 1883. In 1924, Rev. Solanus Casey arrived at the monastery, and the charity began to expand, especially when the Great Depression hit in 1929. The Capuchin Soup Kitchen now has seven programs to assist men, women and children in need.
The meal program, which started it all, currently has two Detroit sites for families to get a free meal. The 1264 Meldrum St. facility is open for breakfast and lunch. The second site at 4390 Conner St. offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Wegner said between the two the meal sites more than 1,000 meals are served per day.
The friars also made farming part of its community with the Earthworks Urban Farm, a 1.25-acre certified organic farm located on the east side of Detroit. There is a spiritual care component, which serves as
Webster has been paddling competitively for about a decade now and has seen the growth of the sport right in front of her eyes.
Having a national championship for paddleboarding is something that paddlers don’t take for granted. The title can open the door for even bigger opportunities.
Webster said that the championship series provides an official path for athletes in the sport. The 2025 series was deemed a success with strong viewership all weekend. It was also a success for USA SUP, with a new region of the country now following the sport.
“One of the things I love about this sport is all the different places it can take you to,” Webster said. “Belle Isle was gorgeous. … It had all the different elements you’d look for in a stand-up paddle race.”
For more information on USA SUP, visit usasup.org, or follow “usasupofficial” on Instagram to track future competitions.
Call Staff Writer Scott Bentley at (586) 498-1090.
another program, and the Capuchin Services Center provides emergency food and clothing where items are offered in a retail-like setting.
The Capuchin Soup Kitchen also provides substance use disorder support and treatment and sponsors Jefferson House, a 12-bed, residential treatment facility for men recovering from addictions. The program, too, provides the men the opportunity to work at other Capuchin Soup Kitchen locations, for which they are paid a modest stipend. New residents to Jefferson House are admitted via referral from inpatient substance abuse treatment programs.
In an effort to boost the lives of children and teenagers, the Rosa Parks Children & Youth Program was incorporated with after school tutoring and art therapy sessions for children ages 6-15, youth leadership opportunities, and family activities.
The seventh Capuchin Soup Kitchen program is the On the Rise Bakery & Cafe located inside the Solanus Casey Center at 1780 Mount Elliott St., in Detroit. The bakery is open for business Tuesdays through Saturdays for muffins, pies, sandwiches, sweets, coffee and more. The menu items are prepared by men who have recently been released from prison or have completed a substance use disorder treatment program.
For more information on the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, go to cskdetroit.org or call (313) 579-2100.
Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
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