News & Notes - 12/20/23 Sentinel

Michael Greene

Assistant city manager leaving St. Clair Shores
ST. CLAIR SHORES — During City Manager Dustin Lent’s comments at the Dec. 4 meeting, he announced that Assistant City Manager Michael Greene is leaving the city of St. Clair Shores to pursue a career in Lathrup Village.

Lent said at the meeting it was definitely exciting but also a bit sad.

“So congratulation(s) — it has been a pleasure working with you,” Lent said. “Lathrup Village is getting a great administrator, and good luck.”

Greene said in an email one of his career goals was to be a municipal manager of a community. He said the skills he enhanced in St. Clair Shores benefited him.

“I want to thank our City Manager, Mayor, and the City Council for providing me with support and encouragement throughout my time with St. Clair Shores,” he said in the email. “It was greatly appreciated. I would also like to thank my department head colleagues for their dedication to the City and all the assistance they have provided me whenever I had a question or task big or small. The City truly has a good team and I look forward to seeing what they can accomplish.”

Lakeshore Knights of Columbus donates $2,000 to Adaptive Learning Program
ST. CLAIR SHORES — At the Nov. 20 St. Clair Shores City Council meeting, the Knights of Columbus donated $2,000 to the St. Clair Shores Adaptive Learning Program formerly known as their Special Needs Program.

Bo Kirk, deputy grand knight, and Kevin McKay, grand knight, from the Lakeshore Knights of Columbus Council #2733, were in attendance to present the check to Mayor Kip Walby and City Council members. They handed out papers that showed everything the Knights of Columbus did for the city.

They said the money was raised through various fundraisers throughout the year. McKay said approximately 10 years ago, the council decided to keep the money in the Shores instead of spreading it everywhere.

“The Adaptive Learning Program has always been close to our hearts, and we’re going to try to keep going along with the other things that we do,” McKay said.

Library invites children to two activities
ST. CLAIR SHORES — Children of all ages are invited to drop in at the Gilstorf Meeting Room at the St. Clair Shores Public Library for two fun activities. No registration is required.

From 1 to 4 p.m. on Dec. 28, children are invited to get creative at the Crafternoon program. Craft materials, scissors, glue, tape, markers and crayons will be available for use. Children will also be able to fill a box with materials to take home, according to a press release.

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Jan. 5, children are invited to a Family Game Day. There will be board games for all ages in the Gilstorf Meeting Room for friends and family to enjoy.

“Winners get bragging rights!” the release said.

Wish a veteran a ‘Merry Christmas’
CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP — Anyone who has a soft spot for military veterans is encouraged to participate in the Michigan Veteran Homes “Make a Veteran Smile Campaign.” Residents can send a letter, card, banner or food tray liner with personal messages to veterans.

It’s recommended to write in large letters with dark ink. Large cards or banners that can be displayed or hung are welcome, and the standard paper food tray liners with coloring or personal messages work well because they are used during every meal service.

Letters can be addressed to ATTN: Make a Vet Smile and hand-delivered or mailed to Michigan Veteran Homes at Chesterfield Township, 47901 Sugarbush Road, Chesterfield Township, MI 48047.

Michigan Veteran Homes provides day-to-day operational oversight of the state’s veteran homes on behalf of the Michigan Veterans Facility Authority and is a branch of the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.

Looking for Pistons fans
DETROIT — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and the Detroit Pistons have kicked off the fifth annual #MIKidsCan Pistons Kids Day Sweepstakes. A total of 25 Michigan kids ages 7-12 will be selected to spend the day as a Detroit Piston during Kids Day at the Pistons game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Jan. 20, 2024.

The sweepstakes offers kids an opportunity to get an in-depth look into various front office roles and responsibilities, and experience working with a staff member for the day. Parents can enter their children in the #MIKidsCan Pistons Kids Day Sweepstakes until Jan. 5 at nba.com/pistons/pistons-kids-day.

Letters can be addressed to ATTN: Make a Vet Smile and hand-delivered or mailed to Michigan Veteran Homes at Chesterfield Township, 47901 Sugarbush Road, Chesterfield Township, MI 48047.

Enjoy a glass of eggnog
STATEWIDE — Get that eggnog ready. According to the website WealthofGeeks.com, Michigan residents will drink 37.3 million eggnog drinks this Christmas season.

The website also states that 2:42 p.m. is considered an acceptable time to drink the first eggnog of the day. Some people prefer their eggnog plain, while others add nutmeg, vanilla extract or even their favorite rums, bourbons and brandies.