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A new roof for the Roseville Fire Department’s headquarters on Common Road is among the projects slated to be paid for through the new bond.

Municipal facilities bond proposal in Roseville passes

‘I think we’re all heartbroken’ Event to raise money,fire station Splash pad groundbreaking, COMMUNITY REMEMBERS RETIRED SUPERINTENDENT JOHN KMENT allard@candgnews.com

ROSEVILLE — When Theresa Genest was first elected to the Roseville Community Schools Board of Education in the late 1980s, she and the other board members had the task of appointing the new superintendent.

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RIGHT: Kment, left, and Joseph Steenland served alongside each other for many years while Kment was the Roseville Community Schools superintendent and Steenland was the school board president. Steenland died in 2010.

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domestic and sexual violence through comprehensive ROSEVILLE —and Library upgrades, new splash pademergenand renovaservices resources.

The aagency provides tions at both cy, fire support stations are in Roseville’s future. and prevention services for survivors of the polls Nov. and 7, the city’sviolence, municipal facilitiesanbond proposal MOUNT CLEMENS — Taking steps Atthis domestic sexual including emergenpassed. month to highlight awareness of sexual assault, Turn- cy shelter, individual and group counseling, advocacy, According to the official resultsorder fromassistance the Macomb County ing Point Macomb is hosting its sixth annual funda personal protection program, andClerk/ a raiser, Stepping Out With the Stars, April 29.

Register of Deeds Office, there were 2,325 “yes” votes and 1,543 “no” forensic nurse examiners program.

Turning Point strives to empower survivors votes. of See TURNING on page 18A Through taxes, the 30-year bond will generate funding for several building updates in the city. plan to use the2021 funds for with renovations Turning Point President and CEO SharmanOfficials Davenport stands at the event Stepping at Outboth fire stations, building enhancements at the Roseville Public Library, improvewith the Stars emcee Evrod Cassimy, of WDIV-TV. ments to the Department of Public Services building, and upgrades to Photo courtesy of Turning Point the 39th District Court. City officials also promised a new splash pad

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EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe residents took to the polls Nov. 7 to elect a new mayor and two City Council members.

According to Macomb County’s official election results, the majority of voters picked Michael Klinefelt to be Eastpointe’s next mayor. Incumbent Harvey Curley and former East Detroit Public Schools Board of Education member Margaret Podsiadlik won the two seats available on the City Council.

Klinefelt, Curley and Podsiadlik were sworn in at the start of the organizational Nov. 13 City Council meeting.

Klinefelt Only 15.8% of the registered voters in Eastpointe cast their votes.

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Tim Kniaz, left, with help from volunteers like John Hofmann, right, will open the FreeStore Holiday Pop-Up Shop from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 9-10 at a building space located at 21339 Gratiot Ave., located next to the Villa Restaurant.

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While four candidates entered the mayor’s race initially, the field was narrowed down to two candiCurley dates — Mary Hall-Rayford and Klinefelt — after the August primary election. In the general election, with a margin of over 1,700 votes, Klinefelt was elected to be the next mayor of Eastpointe.

“I’d like to thank all the residents that came out to vote. We had an excellent field of candidates this year,” Klinefelt said in a text message.

Klinefelt also congratulated the winners of the Podsiadlik City Council race.

“I know the new Council will be able to work well together and I’m excited to get to work,” he said.

Klinefelt received 3,062 or 69.8% of the votes while Hall-Rayford received 1,322 or 30.2%, according to Macomb County’s official results.

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EASTPOINTE — One local couple is playing Santa Claus this Christmas and several volunteers have already stepped up to be elves.

Tim Kniaz and Nick Gevedon have organized the FreeStore Holiday Pop-Up Shop, which will provide gently used toys and clothing at no cost to families. The idea is to alleviate the financial burden of holiday shopping by offering the items free of charge.

The shop will open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 9-10 at a building space located at 21339 Gratiot Ave., located next to the Villa Restaurant.

Shoppers can pick out items during those times, and organizers will be on hand to wrap them in holiday paper to be ready Christmas morning.

“Anybody can show up,” Kniaz said. “We’re not checking proof of income.”

So far, Kniaz has received donations of gently used toys, books, games, school supplies, coats, ornaments and clothing for children of all ages, including teens.

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Roseville coach Vernard Snowden stands along the sideline with three of his players before the start of the MHSAA regional championship on Nov. 10 at Wayne State University.

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DETROIT — Warren De La Salle Collegiate has a reputation for operating like a well-oiled machine no matter how many seniors graduate or what injuries may hit the squad.

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running back room after injuries plagued their rushing corps, it was the next-man-up mentality for the De La Salle offense.

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EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe’s former mayor was sentenced earlier this month on a charge related to fraudulently applying for a grant as a veteran-owned business.

Former Mayor Monique Owens was sentenced Nov. 9 for fraudulently applying for a grant under the CARES Act Small Business Fund by falsely stating that her business was 51% veteran-owned and had between 100 and 249 employees.

The CARES Act, also known as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, was created to provide economic assistance for workers, families, small businesses and industries affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

In April 2020, Macomb County received $152 million through the act, which was then spread throughout the county. In November of that year, Owens applied for a grant and received $10,000 from the money Owens that the county had received.

Owens originally was facing one charge of false pretenses of $1,000 or more but less than $20,000, a five-year felony. However, on Sept. 28, she pleaded no contest to one count of making a false statement about her financial condition, a one-year misdemeanor, and the original charge was dropped.

In addition to the charge, Owens was ordered to pay $10,000 in restitution to the county. According to an earlier press release from the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office, the office requires that every defendant pays restitution in advance of a plea to ensure that the victim is made financially whole.

Owens was sentenced by Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Jennifer Faunce to six months of non-reporting probation and 100 hours of community service.

Neither Owens nor her attorney, Gerald Evelyn, responded to requests for comment.

“The oath to uphold the law is sworn with the understanding that no one is above the law,” Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido said in a prepared statement issued Nov. 9. “As we honor Veterans Day, my office stands firm in its commitment to the people — to prosecute without hesitation and to hold accountable those who have betrayed the public trust, ensuring that benefits meant for veterans are not lost to fraud.”

Owens, the city’s first Black mayor, was elected in 2019. She ran for reelection in 2023; however, she didn’t receive enough votes to advance past the August primary election. Voters elected Michael Klinefelt as the city’s new mayor Nov. 7, and he was sworn in at the Nov. 13 City Council meeting.

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Eastpointe police search for missing memorial bench

Roseville police make arrest after finding woman dead in vehicle

BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe police have issued an alert for a memorial bench that was stolen. The wooden bench has black bars on the side and is engraved with the line, “DONATED IN HONOR OF DR. BETSY COVILLE & HER BELOVED DOG CAMO.” The incident occurred on Nov. 7, around midnight. A light-colored Mercury Grand Marquis was traveling west on Collinson Avenue toward Kelly Road and stopped briefly next to the south side of the property at 21300 Kelly Road. The vehicle then turned to face east, toward Beaconsfield Avenue.

The suspect then exited the vehicle, walked over to the bench, picked it up and placed it in the trunk before driving away eastbound on Collinson Avenue. Police described the suspect as an older man who was wearing a black baseball cap, a jacket, jeans and black shoes.

If you know more about this incident, call Eastpointe police at (586) 445-5100.

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ROSEVILLE — Roseville police are investigating what they believe to be a homicide after a person was found deceased inside a vehicle.

At approximately 11:15 p.m. Nov. 13, Roseville police responded to a report of a disabled vehicle on Gratiot Avenue near Interstate 94. When officers arrived, they found two people inside the vehicle, according to a press release from the Roseville Police Department.

One of the people, who has been identified as a 45-year-old woman from Warren, was found dead.

“It appears that the victim sustained significant trauma to her head and face,” the press release states.

A second person, a 42-year-old Highland Park man who was in the driver’s seat, was taken into custody.

“Evidence in the vehicle led investigators to arrest the male driver for the death of the female victim,” the press release states.

According to the press release, the incident is being handled as a homicide.

“Investigators believe the victim was physically assaulted at a different location and put in the vehicle, then driven to where the vehicle was located by officers,” the press release states.

As of press time, names and charges had not been released. The investigation is ongoing.

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Roseville teachers receive MSGCU grants ROSEVILLE — Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union recently announced its 2023 Classroom Cash Grants recipients, which included teachers from the Roseville Community Schools district.

Kaiser Elementary School teacher April Clos, Roseville Middle School teacher Maryann Smith and Roseville High School teacher Keith Silage all received grants. Each teacher received a grant worth up to $750 to help implement innovative learning experiences designed to promote students’ exploration, independent thinking and problemsolving. Teachers submitted project ideas in math, science, literacy, social and emotional learning, and physical education.

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EASTPOINTE — The public is invited to the annual Eastpointe tree-lighting at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 30 in front of City Hall, 23200 Gratiot Ave. The event activities will include lighting the city’s Christmas tree, singalongs, refreshments, visits with Santa and crafts for kids.

The tree-lighting will also kick off the city’s second annual Light Up the Night. All businesses located on Gratiot Avenue are encouraged to decorate their storefronts with Christmas lights and turn them on simultaneously at 7 p.m. during the tree-lighting.

The idea is to not only spread holiday cheer, but draw attention to local businesses.

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Teen volunteers wanted ROSEVILLE — High school students ages 14-18 in need of service hours are invited to make cat and dog blankets and toys from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Roseville Public Library. The library is located at 29777 Gratiot Ave. The items will be donated to the Macomb County Animal Shelter. The students can receive credit for volunteering. Registration is required by calling (586) 445-5407. The activity will be held in the Erin Meeting Room.

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ROSEVILLE — Fishing, hunting, snowmobile, and off-road vehicle licenses are available at Roseville City Hall, 29777 Gratiot Ave. The licenses are available for purchase at the Treasurer’s Office from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. For more information, call (586) 445-5420.

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EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe Memorial Library, located at 15875 Oak Ave., will have a used book and media sale featuring books, DVDs, CDs, Blu-ray Discs and vinyl records for sale. The Friends Preview will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 30, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 1 and from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 2. For more information, call (586) 445-5096.

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Eastpointe police capture suspect in vehicle theft

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EASTPOINTE — When Eastpointe police responded to an in-progress call for a stolen vehicle Nov. 9, what followed was a chase that ended in a suspect’s arrest.

Melvin Cooley-Cline IV, 20, of Detroit, has been charged with one count of fleeing and eluding, third degree, a five-year felony; one count of unlawful driving away of an automobile, a five-year felony; one count of carrying a concealed weapon, a five-year felony; one count of resisting and obstructing a police officer, a 93-day misdemeanor; two counts of felony firearm, a two-year mandatory felony; one count of altering ID marks

on a firearm, a two-year felony; and one count of driving while license is suspended, a 93-day misdemeanor.

Cooley-Cline allegedly was driving a white 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee that had been reported stolen; the vehicle was sighted at around 5:11 a.m. in the area of Rosalind Avenue and Nine Mile Road. An officer with the Eastpointe Police Depart- Cooley-Cline ment then observed the vehicle traveling southbound on Kelly Road and attempted to conduct a traffic stop.

At that point, Cooley-Cline reportedly fled, leading to a pursuit. Another officer

joined the chase and followed the suspect as he allegedly drove into a field. There, one of the officers struck the fleeing vehicle, ending the vehicle pursuit. Cooley-Cline then reportedly fled on foot. When police caught up to him and arrested him, they allegedly found him in possession of a firearm, and a second gun in the Jeep.

Cooley-Cline was arraigned Nov. 13 in Eastpointe’s 38th District Court. He stood mute and the court entered a plea of not guilty for him. The court set his bond at $250,000 cash or surety. He requested a court-appointed attorney who had not been appointed as of press time.

Cooley-Cline was scheduled for a preliminary examination Nov. 28 at the court.

The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office worked with investigators from the Eastpointe Police Department to determine the charges.

“Fleeing from the police not only puts officers and innocent people at risk but also makes things worse for the person doing it. By prosecuting those who choose to run, we send a strong message that we won’t tolerate such dangerous actions in our community. We’re committed to keeping everyone safe, including our police, as they work to protect and serve,” Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido said in a prepared statement.

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EASTPOINTE — Community Choice Credit Union customers who stopped by the member center in Eastpointe the morning of Nov. 3 had the opportunity to meet the city’s fire marshal, Alton Polk.

Polk spent the morning distributing smoke detectors to visitors during the credit union’s smoke detector giveaway program.

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The show offered people the chance to meet celebrities who are part of pop culture and purchase autographs, photographs and selfies for a fee of anywhere from $40 to as much as $250 depending on the celebrity.

Missy Merchant made the journey to Novi from Petoskey, as Motor City Comic Con is the largest show in the area and offered her a chance to meet up with friends, show off cool cosplay and get the opportunity to meet and interact with Harvey Guillen and Doug Jones. She said it is worth the expense to meet the celebrities, as it offers her evidence of the interaction, which she proudly displays at her home and work. She said her entire living room is decorated with autograph memorabilia “When I look at (celebrity autographs and pictures) it kind of takes me back to the fun of the moment of being with that celebrity or sharing those moments together. So, it’s a nice visual reminder to que up those memories,” Merchant said. “For me it’s definitely worth it.”

Merchant works as a counselor to those afflicted by addiction and other mental health issues. She said the autographs and memorabilia she has displayed at her office also act as a form of icebreaker and help ease tension with her clients.

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and not like they’re in, like, a doctor’s office,” she said.

Merchant said that she feels the time she got with the celebrities she met at MC3 is “pretty adequate” for the amount of money she spends to have time with them. According to Merchant, Guillen and Jones both strive to make sure their fans leave feeling good about the experience. She said that at the May show, Jason Isaacs took approximately five to 10 minutes per fan to make sure they had a “quality” interaction. She said there are usually at least one to two celebrities she wants to see at each show.

“All of the (celebrities) I have met here have (taken time with fans),” Merchant said.

“There have been some at other conventions that have been a lot more standoffish, where it is a lot harder to justify (paying to meet them).”

Some attendees, such as Jedidiah Mann, of Warren, and his friend, Keven Schuster, of Roseville, said that the cost of the celebrity interactions deterred them from the opportunity to meet a celebrity.

“They do tend to be more on the expensive side if you do get autographs, so that’s why I didn’t,” said Mann.

Some families, such as the Boughton family, of Livonia, deliberated on what would be the best value for their money.

They said that they were fans of Billy Dee Williams, who played Lando Calrissian in the “Star Wars” universe, but the cost of an autograph and photo was too pricey. Therefore, they said they were leaning toward just getting the professional photo with Williams, as the whole family could get in one photo

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he Thanksgiving turkey is fresh out of the oven, the mashed potatoes are ready and the Christmas tree lights are twinkling.

It’s time to eat, but tension is also on the menu.

That’s because, in many cases, the conversation around the dinner table has turned into a political debate, with family members in opposite camps. When someone shares an opinion on the current state of the country, it turns into a heated argument. The hearts are racing, the fists are clenched and the voices become louder.

It’s like Archie Bunker and Michael Stivic in the 1970s sitcom “All in the Family.”

But this isn’t a comedy show, and holiday conflict with family is something that could arise. One offhand remark could set off another guest. Add alcohol into the mix, and tempers flare. Some people thrive on debating hot topics — religion, politics, sports, the COVID-19 pandemic — while others want to hide inside their Christmas stockings and wait for the holiday hostility to end.

If you want to avoid tension during the holidays, there are some strategies you can try, said Carrie Krawiec, a licensed marriage counselor and family therapist from the Birmingham Maple Clinic.

“There are people who are conflict prone and some who are conflict avoidance,” Krawiec said. “You can only control your behavior.”

One way to cut down on the disharmony is to ask your guests to wait until after dinner to hold a heated discussion or tell them politely not to debate around the children present. Going into the garage to continue a tense conversation is another option. Also, think about the way your comments might come across to others, and remember that people have their own beliefs, values and opinions that might not align with yours.

During holiday visits, there are different family roles, too, that play into the dynamics of the get-together.

“There’s the class clown, the people pleaser, the black sheep and the know-it-all,” Krawiec said. “They invoke different reactions for different reasons.”

Bringing up the past can be a pleasant experience for some, but it also can bring up bad memories.

“Memories and traditions may be different,” Krawiec. “One family member might remember something fondly, and others not so much. That could cause us to question ourselves.”

However, conflict is not always “a bad thing,” Krawiec said. It can sometimes make the conversation more interesting or get people to look at situations in a different way.

“Sometimes I like to hear people’s thoughts,” she said. “It can be very invigorating.”

But if the atmosphere gets too heated, take a few minutes for yourself, Krawiec suggested, such as a visit to the bathroom, moving into another room or taking a walk around the block “to let the moment pass.” Deep breathing can also calm a person’s nerves.

If you feel like you might need to leave altogether, should tension arise, figure out a code word ahead of time with family. Say the code word to your spouse and children in an unassuming way so they know it’s time to leave.

There are also individuals who feel social anxiety when invited to parties. Krawiec said that “it’s very common” to feel anxious when going to someone’s house where you don’t know anyone. One suggestion is to try to meet someone who will be at the gathering beforehand. Or plan on just staying for a while and not all night if you feel uncomfortable.

“You can stay if it’s pleasant enough,” Krawiec said. “It’s an opportunity for you to get out if you’re alone for the holidays. Someone cared about you enough to include you.”

Pontus Leander, associate professor of social psychology and director of Center for Peace and Conflict Studies at Wayne State University, said that while “it’s not always possible,” the party host can provide a gentle reminder of the norms and expectations.

“They can do it in a light and fun way,” Leander said. “You don’t want people to feel controlled. If the host is not able to set norms and expectations, recognize your own boundaries and limits. Just because someone says something does not mean we need to react.

Don’t take the bait. You can only control your responses. Sometimes silence is the right response.”

Other guests not involved in a tense conversation also could take on the role of peacemaker.

“Bystanders have the power to disrupt the flow of the conversation,” Leander said. “If you

see it getting uncomfortable, ask, ‘Can you guys talk after dinner or at another time?’ This signals to them this is not the time or place. Other people might be relieved as well.”

Leander pointed out that holiday gettogethers are different now because people can keep in touch all year via social media.

“We are living in a very modern communication environment. People have a way of interacting all year round. Everyone already knows what everyone is doing. It’s not how it was 20 or 30 years ago when we used to see each other once a year,” he said. “People say harmful things online and you see them at the holidays.

They feel this is their chance to push back.”

If you find yourself getting worked up, take a 10-second break.

“Your mind and body will coordinate and be OK again,” Leander said.

Leander suggested writing down ideas of what to talk about when visiting with family and friends.

“Make a list of what would be nice to know about them and what people are excited about. That will let them speak,” Leander said.

“They’ll find the conversation more meaningful. It does take effort from everyone. If a conflict occurs, ask a new question.”

Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.

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and share the expense. Christian Boughton explained that most of the celebrities allow up to four people in a photo.

“It’s expensive — especially for individuals; like, his is like $250 for an autograph,” Christian Boughton said. “So we’re wondering if we want to spend the money on that or go buy some of this mom and pop stuff.”

“It’s just being able to say that I did it,” Christian Boughton said of his reason to buy the celebrity encounters.

Christian Boughton said the high cost to meet the celebrities is understandable, because they are high-profile names.

“The first time I came here they had William Shatner. His prices were very expen-

Mark Martell, of Farmington, cosplays as a Viking Predator during the 2023 fall Motor City Comic Con on Sunday, Nov. 12.

sive, but for him to be incentivised to come here, they kind of let him charge what he charges,” Christian Boughton said.

“This is how they make their money,” added Jennifer Boughton.

“Just like anything, if we decide that it’s too much to get an autograph, then we just won’t get the autograph. We’re fine with that because we already got the photograph,” said Christian Boughton. “I think it just comes down to, ‘What does it mean to you?’ I don’t really have any attachment to Billy Dee, but for me, going and getting that autograph from Matthew Lillard, who I grew up watching him as Shaggy in the live action (‘Scooby-Doo’) series, so I’ve been a fan of his for years, so that meant a lot more to me than the hundred bucks I spent. For my dad, $250 for this photo (with Williams) — well worth it.”

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Roseville junior quarterback Jordan Simes hands the ball off to senior Bryan Weathersby Jr. Photo by Donna Dalziel

The Pilots defense was keeping Simes busy all game in the pocket, forcing an interception to De La Salle junior defensive back Dalton Drogosh late in the third quarter.

De La Salle’s defense has had success in the past against Roseville, holding the Panthers to just 35 total points in their last three matchups. De La Salle had eliminated Roseville the past three seasons in the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 2 playoffs, and Drogosh said they were prepared for a motivated Roseville squad.

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“I was expecting it (the game) to be a lot faster than it was,” Bitonti said. “Guys up here, they’re bigger, they hit harder, and they move faster, but I was prepared for it.”

Bitonti rushed for 178 yards on 21 carries in the win, and while he didn’t punch his ticket into the end zone, Bitonti set up the offense in Roseville territory all night.

Senior Landon Belesky opened up the Pilots’ scoring to take an early 7-0 lead in the first quarter, and Bitonti and junior quarterback Sante Gasperoni would take the reins on the ground game from there.

Bitonti broke free on a 49-yard run down the left sideline to set up a 1-yard touchdown run by senior Dylan Trondle in the middle of the second quarter. Bitonti found room on a 16-yard run on De La Salle’s next drive, along with a Roseville facemask penalty on the play, to set up De La Salle at the Roseville 42.

Bitonti said the offense had a game plan for the rushing attack going into the matchup.

“I just watched a ton of film on our previous 3-4 defenses and really grinded out,” Bitonti said. “I was ready for it.”

Gasperoni would finish off the drive with a 24-yard touchdown on a read option that saw the Roseville defense crash one side and Gasperoni sprint down the other as De La Salle extended their lead 21-0.

Roseville’s offense would finally get the wheels spinning early in the third quarter on a 29-yard touchdown throw from Jordan Simes to junior wideout Herman Searcy to make it 21-7, but that would be the only traction the Panthers offense gained.

Gasperoni would tack on a 5-yard rushing touchdown in the middle of the third quarter and finish the job with a 10-yard touchdown pass to sophomore wideout Damion King IV to open the fourth quarter.

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Jennifer Irwin, of Wilmington, Delaware, said that the experiences of meeting her celebrity heroes at conventions across the country, such as MC3, are well worth it to her. Irwin said that her joy in meeting celebrities has also given her the opportunity to meet some good friends from various other states. She met up with her friend Janel Gatten, of Morganfield, Kentucky, at the Motor City Comic Con, whom she met through a convention Facebook group.

“For us, it’s a friendship thing too, because, obviously, we live far apart,” Irwin said.

“It’s, like, really common for attendees of cons to make friends with other congoers,” Gatten said. “For me, it’s the whole experience. I mean, I wouldn’t go for just an autograph or just a photograph.”

Irwin said that she will only travel to attend a convention if there is somebody that she wants to meet there. She said she will not go just for the atmosphere, or to see the people in cosplay, or for the artists.

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them the past couple years and beat them, and we knew they were going to come wanting revenge. All week, our coaches got us ready. We came out, played hard, and made some adjustments in the game, and we came out victorious.”

It’s a tough draw each year for a talented Roseville squad to face the defending Division 2 state champions, but head coach Vernard Snowden said the matchups have shown his team where it needs to improve.

“People will say, ‘It’s not fair that Catholic League schools can get people from all over,’” Snowden said. “I’m not using that as an excuse, and I’m not using that as a reason. There’s a glaring difference with us and them, and we know what it is. It’s up front with the linemen and the depth of the offensive linemen. None of their guys I’ve seen go both ways. We had some guys go both ways.

The thing is, we got to really, really hit at the weight room. We got to be strategic with it and get bigger and stronger. That’s the key part that’s missing with us and them.”

Roseville did spark up the crowd late as junior Desmond Straughton returned a De La Salle fumble 59 yards for a touchdown with just under a minute left in the game.

Roseville (8-4) wrapped up its successful 2023 season with a district title and will return key playmakers on the offensive end

in Simes, Searcy, Straughton and junior Eric Slater to kick-start their 2024 campaign.

The defense is a different story, with playmakers across the board graduating, including Huston Eubank, Elijah Parker, Corey Cobb Jr., Anthony Scott, Brandon Cunningham and Bryan Weathersby Jr. Roseville is set to return eight starters on offense and six on defense, gearing up for another successful run in 2024.

“We’re going to be good,” Snowden said. “Next year is going to be a real good year for us as well.

De La Salle (10-2 at press time) was expected to play Waterford Mott on Nov. 18 at Troy Athens High School in the MHSAA semifinals, after press time for C & G Newspapers. Visit candgnews.com for updated MHSAA playoff football scores.

Waterford Mott features one of the most lethal dual-threat quarterbacks in the 2024 class in senior Kalieb Osborne, but the Pilots have been playing lights-out this season, despite graduating 47 seniors last year.

“We lost a lot of big players from last year, but we’ve had some young guys step up big time, and they ball out every week,” Drogosh said.

The Pilots were looking to make their fourth-straight MHSAA Division 2 state finals appearance as the two-time defending state champions. The championship game will take place on Nov. 25 at Ford Field.

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“I only go if there is an actor that I want to meet,” Irwin said.

She said that her husband paid around $1,000 to give her the “Outlander” experience package at another convention for her birthday, and it was really worth it to her, but that is the most she said she would pay to meet a celebrity. She said it included a threeday admission, an autograph and photo with Sam Heughan and two other cast members, and two panels. Irwin explained that because she has watched “Outlander” so many times, it was well worth it to meet some of the cast.

“To me, yes. It was absolutely worth it.

Meeting him was like a dream come true,” Irwin said. “Just interacting with someone who helped to bring that show to life, I was over the moon and I’ll probably never meet him again. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”

Irwin said she has never been disappointed after she met any of her heroes from the acting world, but she admitted that she has been disappointed after meeting some musicians she admired.

“It’s something that you would otherwise likely never experience,” Gatten said.

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top administrator. At that point, Genest had known Kment for many years and felt he was the right person for the job.

Genest is among the many community members mourning the loss of Kment, who died Nov. 2 at the age of 76. The dedicated educator had retired in 2019. Kment worked in the district for 51 years, and he served for 31 years as superintendent.

“He was my friend. I had known him from being the high school principal and when I was a PTO parent,” Genest said. “All of his decisions were based on what’s best for kids. He was very kind and very considerate of people.”

Genest, who is the current board president, remembers one piece of advice Kment gave to school officials when it came to hiring new staff members.

“If you ask them if they like kids and they hesitate, you don’t want them,” Genest said.

School officials have plans to celebrate the district’s 100-year anniversary during the 2024-25 school year. Because of Kment’s commitment to the district, he was invited to attend the different activities planned. In-

stead, “He’ll be there in spirit,” Genest said.

Kment began teaching in 1968. During his tenure, he was an assistant principal and athletic director of Brablec High School, and eventually he became Roseville High School principal and then district superintendent in 1988. He also worked as an adult education and community education director and served on many educational committees statewide. He left such an impression on the community that in 2009 the new Kment Elementary School, located at 20033 Washington St., was named after him.

He officially retired from the district in late July 2019 with current Superintendent Mark Blaszkowski named as his successor.

“I’m thankful for his trust in me to take on the new leadership role,” said Blaszkowski, who said he learned a lot from Kment.

“He was able to manage and maintain our district’s finances through bond projects and millages, and keep our district as financially sound as possible.”

For the “likable and approachable” Kment, the students came first.

“He was very committed to helping all the kids find a path. He was visible. He was so well-known over the years to state politicians, families and city officials,” Blaszkowski said. “He was very supportive toward our staff for their careers or if (they wanted to)

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Several years ago, Roseville Community Schools Superintendent John Kment, right, presented Austin Lorentzen, then a junior at Roseville High School, with the Roseville Student of the Year Award. try something new.”

Blaszkowski admired Kment’s ability to network with people, and he never forgot a face.

“He could remember people’s names,”

Blaszkowski said.

“He had such a great memory,” Genest said.

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“The city of Roseville is really grateful that our residents passed the bond millage.

We’ll be getting to explore and look at the process for the splash pad, renovating our fire departments and other city buildings,” City Manager Ryan Monroe said. “It’s a long process to get those kinds of plans going and to make sure we do our due diligence in pricing it out, and those projects will have to go to bid. We are going to actively begin that process.”

Officials have already met with the city’s architectural firm to start planning the projects.

“We typically use Anderson Eckstein and Westrick for these types of projects,” Monroe said in a follow-up email. “We are in the planning stages, but I am hopeful we will have the splash pad project planned and ready to break ground in 2024. We will also be working on the fire station remodel plans that should also begin in 2024.”

One of the projects will be an addition to the DPS building. Money also will be allocated for updates at the city’s two fire stations: the headquarters at 18750 Common Road, and the city’s second fire station at 17644 Frazho Road.

According to Fire Chief Keith Jacobs, the headquarters location needs a new roof.

Plans also include updating the dormitory

house. It alerts you. It will help you make the appropriate decisions. It can buy you time to get out of the house.”

Polk recommends checking the batteries of the smoke detectors every six months to make sure they are working properly. A good way to remember that is to inspect them during the switches to and from daylight saving time in the spring and the fall.

Along with installing smoke detectors, another safety tip Polk offered is to close bedroom doors at night before going to sleep. While it’s not a 100% guarantee, keeping the doors shut “can stop the fire from entering the room,” Polk said.

With the holidays approaching, Polk also shared several holiday fire safety tips. For anyone planning to deep fry a turkey, cook it outside on a surface that is noncombustible. Also, keep some distance between your home and the turkey fryer. When preparing a meal, stay close to the food items.

“When you’re cooking, don’t leave,” Polk said. “Pay attention to what’s going on.” areas at each station to make them co-ed.

When the stations were built in the 1960s, there weren’t any female firefighters; now there are five.

“Nothing is set in stone, but that’s what we’re hoping for,” said Jacobs, adding that the passing of the bond “is a benefit to the citizens of Roseville and the employees.”

When a bond proposal passes, it taxes the city’s residents. The bonds are sold in the capital markets at a date determined by the city, a financial adviser and an underwriter.

The interest rates can change due to market conditions. Upon closing, funds generated from the bond sale are deposited in the city’s construction fund and are available to spend for completion of the projects contemplated in the bond proposal.

The new bond averages 0.744 mills per $1,000 of taxable value per year. The taxable value is the value used to calculate property taxes.

For example, under the bond, a family whose home is worth $125,000 with a taxable value of $62,500 will pay approximately $45 per year under the municipal facilities bond.

The municipal facilities bond replaces the city’s existing Chapter 20 millage for stormwater repairs that passed 30 years ago.

The previous Chapter 20 millage was 1 mill per $1,000 of taxable value per year. According to city officials, while the new bond will still tax residents, the tax rate will be lower than the Chapter 20 bond.

Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.

“If you have a real tree, keep it watered. A healthy tree does not catch fire as easily as a dry one does,” Polk said. “Keep anything that produces heat away from the tree. Keep extra cords away from the tree.”

When it comes to holiday lights inside and outside, make sure the cords are plugged in properly.

“Don’t overload circuits,” said Polk, who added that “a lot of people start using space heaters” this time of year.

“Space heaters cause a lot of fires,” the fire marshal said. “Don’t throw blankets on them. When not home, make sure it’s unplugged and off.”

Community Choice Credit Union representatives look for ways to help customers not just financially, but in other areas as well.

“We are a community-based credit union and part of that is giving back to the community. We have a budget to be able to provide different things to members,” Eastpointe Community Choice Credit Union member center manager Brooke Bieber said. “Our partnership with the Fire Department is just one example. We understand the importance of fire safety. Smoke detectors in the homes save lives.”

Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.

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Election from page 3A

Klinefelt, 35, an assistant prosecuting attorney, has lived in Eastpointe for 30 years, he previously told the Eastsider. Previously, he served on the Eastpointe City Council from 2015 to 2019.

While Hall-Rayford said she was disappointed with the voter turnout, she said her team had a great campaign.

“Mike will be fine and so will I,” she said. “My team had a great campaign. … We were determined to run a clean race and we did.”

Klinefelt’s term is for four years.

Curley, Podsiadlik to fill council openings

Six candidates were running to fill two openings on the Eastpointe City Council.

Curley, who served 12 years as the city’s mayor in the 1980s and ’90s and was elected to council in 2019, will continue to serve. He received 2,442 votes or 31.5%, according to Macomb County’s official results.

The second opening will be filled by Podsiadlik, who received 1,693 votes or 21.8%.

Podsiadlik, 57, previously told the Eastsider that she’s lived in Eastpointe her whole life. She served on the East Detroit Public Schools Board of Education from 2008 until 2016. East Detroit Public Schools is now known as Eastpointe Community Schools.

Curley and Podsiadlik will serve four-year terms.

Additionally, Vicky Coleman received 1,068 or 13.8% of the votes for City Council; Nicola Strong received 995 or 12.8%; Wanda Moody received 974 or 12.6%; and Miranda Nicole Barconey received 585 or 7.5%, according to the county’s unofficial results.

“I think we were all there for the right reason and it was a different experience,” Podsiadlik said at the Nov. 13 meeting. “I think it was great that we were all able to be kind to each other and we were all running for the same reason, so I’d like to commend everyone for taking on that challenge. And I want to thank all of the voters for voting for me. I really, truly appreciate your confidence and I hope I will do you proud.”

Curley also thanked all the voters during council comments Nov. 13.

“This council and the administration has some very serious things to tend to. It’s not a game,” Curley said of the upcoming term.

He encouraged people to give the council feedback.

“We have a job to do and we’re going to start that at the next meeting, and we’re going to try to do things that are right for this community. We need to bring it back together, and we need to all do our jobs for that, and we invite you to do the job with us.

Help us out. Give me a call,” Curley said.

Call Staff Writer Brian Wells at (248) 291-7637.

Kment from page 16A

Robert Taylor had with Kment dates back to the 1970s when Taylor was a student in Kment’s 11th grade social studies class at Brablec.

“He was a very highly educated young man at the time,” said Taylor, whose four children went through Roseville Community Schools.

“He taught in a way everyone was able to follow him. He spoke very well. He was a fun guy to have as a teacher. He made people laugh. He had wisdom and was always full of energy.”

Kment always wanted people “to better themselves,” Taylor said.

“He was an inspiration to everyone.”

Taylor echoed what Blaszkowski and Genest said about Kment’s ability to remember people. Taylor, who graduated in 1976, said Kment attended the class’s 30-year reunion.

“He knew everyone in that class,” Taylor said.

One activity in which Taylor got to better know Kment was the annual mock City Council meeting in which students shadowed city officials.

“I’ll always remember him,” Taylor said. “I think we’re all heartbroken.”

According to the website legacy.com, Kment is survived by his wife Julie (née Santoni) of 54 years, six children and 11 grandchildren. Visitation was held earlier this month at A. H. Peters Funeral Home in Warren. A Mass was held at St. Veronica Catholic Church in Eastpointe. Interment was at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton Township. Memorial donations can be made to the American Heart Association or Roseville Scholarship Foundation.

Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.

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GROSSE POINTE CITY — Police were investigating after an unknown suspect is said to have stolen an estimated $95 worth of soap products from The Village CVS store at around 3:30 p.m. Nov. 2.

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GROSSE POINTE PARK — Police were called to Patterson Park at around 4:20 p.m. Oct. 28 after a man was said to have been seen in the parking lot with a handgun. When officers got there, they said they found the suspect alone in his vehicle with the gun.

According to a report, the man was intoxicated.

Police said they arrested the man — a 67-year-old from Grosse Pointe Park — and secured his weapon without incident. The suspect could be facing a charge of possession of a firearm while intoxicated, police said.

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GROSSE POINTE WOODS — An unknown suspect is said to have stolen a doctor’s vehicle while it was parked in the north lot of Ascension St. John Hospital between the hours of 6:15 a.m. and 4:40 p.m. Oct. 20. Besides the vehicle, the suspect got away with the victim’s wallet and an estimated $40,000 worth of equipment used for surgeries, according to a police report.

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GROSSE POINTE SHORES — A 46-year-old Grosse Pointe Shores woman filed a report with police Oct. 19 after she said she got a series of calls and texts from an unknown person starting at 5 p.m. Oct. 18 from a phone number with a 248 area code. The victim told police she let all the calls go to voicemail, but the caller never left her a message.

After the calls, she said the person texted her from the same number at 7:45 p.m. Oct. 18. The message referred to the victim by an expletive and warned her to watch her back because the suspect knew “where you live in Grosse Pointe,” according to a police report.

The victim said her husband blocked Caller ID and tried to call the suspect himself, but although the caller answered the phone twice, the caller never said anything. The victim told police she didn’t know who or why anyone might be angry with her. The case was turned over to the detective bureau for further investigation.

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Upon arrival, an officer was met by the manager of the business, a 27-year-old woman, who showed the officer video footage. The footage started at 9:25 p.m. on Oct. 24 and showed the suspect, an unknown man. The suspect is shown walking up to the counter and buying an item. He can be seen pulling money out of his pocket and paying for the item.

According to the manager, the suspect told the clerk he wanted $500 on a Cash App card. He pulled money out of a different pocket and paid for it. The suspect reportedly bought two $500 gift cards using money from the same pocket. The footage does not show the suspect vehicle. The manager stated they were scammed out of $1,500 but the amount of counterfeit bills given to the officer totaled $1,560.

The counterfeit bills were all $20 bills.

Fraud reported

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 2:56 p.m. on Oct. 19, a fraud report was made after an incident that occurred on the same day in the 27000 block of Jefferson Avenue.

At the stated time on that date, the victim, a 58-year-old woman, walked into the police department to make a report. She stated she answered a Facebook ad to complete a survey for Walmart and receive money. The woman said a few days later, she received a check in the mail for $1,570.32 and began receiving text messages from a phone number instructing her to cash the check and send gift cards.

The woman then went to a bank to cash the check and was notified that it was fraudulent. The woman did not send any gift cards and she did not lose any money.

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The women had exited the store’s eastern doors and entered a Chevrolet sedan, and an officer reportedly spotted the vehicle taking off. Police said they tried to initiate a traffic stop, but the vehicle allegedly tried to get away, driving through a stop sign in the process.

After a brief police pursuit, all three suspects reportedly exited the car. Police said they chased and arrested the trio, at one point reportedly using a stun gun in the process.

Police retrieved the merchandise, valued at $1,130.25, from the car and a suspect’s purse and gave it back to Kohl’s.

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CATS & DOGS ACROSS 1. Baby powder 5. Hundredweight, acr.

8. Same as gauge 12. S squared, e.g.

13. Actor Wyle 14. Undergraduate’s field of study 15. J. Edgar Hoover’s man 16. Norse capital 17. Extremely angry 18. *Tweety chaser 20. Bob Ross’ do 21. Not quite right 22. Hawaiian dish 23. Directed 26. Brought down 30. Deed 31. Rifle’s backward move 34. Denim innovator 35. Like salad greens 37. Greek R 38. Read-only memory device 39. Western Samoan money 40. Oklahoma athlete 42. Tiny guitar 43. Relating to dreams 45. Like certain Debbie?

47. U.S. Marine Corps gift recipient 48. Gin mixer 50. Title for Turkish leader 52. *1929 Best Actor Oscar nominee 56. Lallygags 57. Medley 58. Pineapple producer 59. Suggestions 60. *Lassie’s mark in Hollywood sidewalk 61. Arabian bigwig 62. Banana leftover 63. New York time 64. “Wanted!” state DOWN 1. Labels with a name, on Facebook 2. Major or general employer 3. Same as #36 Down, archaically speaking 4. Painter’s surface 5. Receipt listings 6. *Corgi’s homeland 7. Marvel Comics hammer wielder 8. *Jon Arbuckle, Odie and ____ 9. A bit cracked 10. Kind of move, 2

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Tree lighting: Also singalongs, refreshments, visits with Santa and crafts, 6:30-9 p.m., Eastpointe City Hall, 23200 Gratiot Ave., cityofeastpointe.net

NOV. 25

Euchre tournament/fundraiser: Also beer, pop, food, door prizes and 50-50, proceeds benefit local charities, register at 5:45 p.m. and play at 6:30 p.m., Eastwood Rebekah Lodge #499/Odd Fellows Lodge #496, 23322 Gratiot Ave. in Eastpointe, (586) 899-2734

NOV. 28 words 11. Bard’s before 13. End of rugby match 14. *Cat sound 19. Manicurist’s file 22. Neighbor of Ger. 23. *Nome, AK hero 24. Continental divide 25. Like old cracker 26. *Rhodesian Ridgeback’s target 27. *Old episodes of Eddie Crane’s TV show 28. Call forth 29. Two identical molecules put together 32. Rubber sandal 33. Exclamation of surprise 36. *Fido, in Latin 38. More then one crocus 40. *Canine command 41. Newspaper VIP 44. ____ beef

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52. Thorny gift 53. Large book 54. Pelvic parts 55. Smart but awkward one 56. “A stiff upper ____”

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Edmund Fitzgerald: Learn about ship that sank in Lake Superior in 1975, 2-3 p.m., Roseville Public Library, 29777 Gratiot Ave., (586) 445-5407, rosevillelibrary.org

DEC. 16

No More Violence In Silence: Charity fashion show organized by Haven Women’s Shelter, 6 p.m. (doors at 5:30 p.m.), Athena Banquet Center, 25650 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville, more information on eventbrite.com

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Book clubs: Booked for the Evening meets at 6:30 p.m. every first Thursday of month, Mystery Book Club meets at 6:30 p.m. every third Thursday of month, Roseville Public Library, 29777 Gratiot Ave., (586) 445-5407, rosevillelibrary.org

NOV. 29

Drive-thru food banks: 2-4 p.m. every second and fourth Fridays of month, Covenant Missions Food Bank, 28491 Utica Road in Roseville, open to community and no appointment needed, erchamber.com

NOV. 30

Indoor Park: Play program for ages 10 months to 5 years old, 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays and Thursdays until Dec. 14, Recreation Authority of Roseville & Eastpointe, 18185 Sycamore St. in Roseville, (586) 445-5480, rare-mi.org

Widowed Friends lunch: 1:30 p.m., Tequila’s Mexicana Cantina in Roseville, RSVP to Diane at (586) 435-4928 by Nov. 22 Tail Waggin’ Tutors: Ages 4-12 can read to therapy dog Prescott, 5-7 p.m., Roseville Public Library, 29777 Gratiot Ave., register for a 15-minute time slot, (586) 445-5407, rsvlibraryservice@roseville-mi.gov Light Up the Night: 7 p.m., all Gratiot businesses in Eastpointe, facebook.com/erchamber

DEC. 9

A Season of Joy Gathering: Doughnuts, hot cocoa and cider, art show, ice sculptures and music, noon-2 p.m., The Halfway Schoolhouse, 15500 E. Nine Mile Road in Eastpointe, facebook.com/erchamber

Young Modelers Club: For ages 8-16, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Saturdays until April 20, 2024, Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society Museum, 16600 Stephens Road in Eastpointe, (248) 399-2386, mimths.org Euchre Night + More: 6-8 p.m. every first Saturday of month, Metropolitan Church of the Nazarene, 18945 Frazho Road in Roseville, bring finger foods to share (drinks provided), metronaz.org/adult-ministry-events

DEC. 12

Christmas Traditions: Learn from Troy Historic Village history interpreter, 2-3 p.m., Roseville Public Library, 29777 Gratiot Ave., (586) 445-5407

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UTICA TO DEDICATE PURPLE HEART TRAIL

NASH RECEIVES ST. CLAIR SHORES COMMUNITY CHORUS SCHOLARSHIP

SHELBY TOWNSHIP NATIVE SERVES IN MARSHALL ISLANDS

UTICA — The public is invited to attend the dedication of the Utica segment of the Purple Heart Trail at 1 p.m. on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, at the American Legion Post 351, 46146 Cass Ave. Some of Utica’s Purple Heart recipients and their families will be present.

The Purple Heart Trail is a nationwide effort to pay tribute to those who have been awarded the Purple Heart medal with sections of roads dedicated to them.

Signs are placed along the roads where elected leaders have designated part of the trail. Find more information at purpleheart.org/purplehearttrail.

NEWS AND NOTE ITEMS TAKEN FROM AROUND OUR COVERAGE AREAS

ST. CLAIR SHORES/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Allyson Nash will receive the St. Clair Shores Community Chorus Macomb Community College scholarship, according to an email.

Nash is a graduate from Dakota High School. There, she was involved in show choir and multiple musicals, including “Footloose” and “Les Misérables.”

After completing her studies at Macomb Community College, she wants to participate in the Disney College Program and then transfer to a university to complete her degree, the email stated. Her goal is to become a full-time music teacher.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Celia Martin

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — According to a U.S. Navy press release, Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Eric Alter, left, from Shelby Township, Michigan, checks the temperature of a Marshallese local for pre-surgery screening Oct. 31, 2023, at the Majuro Hospital in Majuro, Republic of Marshall Islands, during Pacific Partnership 2024-1.

Pacific Partnership, now in its 19th iteration, is the largest multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Its goals are to improve regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, to increase stability in the region, and to foster new friendships.

ATHLETES INDUCTED

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — University Liggett School in Grosse Pointe Woods recently inducted, from left, Class of 2002 member Mags Dillon, Class of 1998 member Kevin Espy, Class of 1997 member Abby Tompkins Johannson, Grosse Pointe University School Class of 1968 member Bruce Barit and Grosse Pointe University School Class of 1966 member Tom Gage into the ULS Athletic Hall of Fame. Grosse Pointe University School was one of several predecessors of ULS. The Hall of Fame recognizes the accomplishments of some of the school’s top athletes.

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Santa is coming to town in Birmingham BIRMINGHAM — Residents can welcome Santa to town Nov. 25 with the Birmingham Shopping District. Register to take a short walk through downtown, starting in the parking lot of the Surnow building, 320 Martin St. The walk will stop at various shops and will conclude at Santa’s home in Shain Park. Participants can register online at allinbirmingham.com.

VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT TO GIVE OTHERS A MERRIER CHRISTMAS METRO DETROIT — The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit is seeking volunteer bell ringers for the 2023 Red Kettle Christmas Campaign. Shifts are available in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties.

Individuals and families can sign up for two-hour sessions in person at a red kettle site, or participate in a virtual bell ringing shift from home online. To register, visit registertoring.com. Virtual bell ringers can sign up and begin raising funds at any time. The traditional bell ringing begins Nov. 10 and runs through Christmas Eve, excluding Thanksgiving and Sundays.

The Salvation Army provides after-school programs, food, shelter, emergency disaster services, substance abuse treatment and free legal aid for families and individuals throughout metro Detroit. Donations from the red kettle campaign help fund those programs. To support the nonprofit organization through a monetary donation, visit SAmetrodetroit.org.

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