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On Nov. 7, St. Clair Shores voters elected Ronald Frederick, Chris Vitale and Linda Bertges to serve on the City Council for the next four years. Frederick and Vitale are both incumbents. Bertges was elected to the seat being vacated by outgoing Councilman Peter Accica, who did not run for another term citing health issues and served at his last meeting on Oct. 16. Six candidates vied for the three City Council seats in this year’s election. Mayor Kip Walby ran unopposed. In the race for the three seats up for election this year, Frederick received the most votes with 6,744 (23.3%), followed by Vitale with 6,089 (21.0%) and Bertges with 5,323 (18.4%). Each will serve a four-year term. Bryan Owens finished fourth See COUNCIL on page 13A

Event to raise money, awareness for Turning Point BY KRISTYNE E. DEMSKE kdemske@candgnews.com

MOUNT CLEMENS — Taking steps this month to highlight awareness of sexual assault, Turning Point Macomb is hosting its sixth annual fundraiser, Stepping Out With the Stars, April 29. Turning Point strives to empower survivors of

domestic and sexual violence through comprehensive services and resources. The agency provides emergenThe new City Council had a study session on Monday, Nov. cy, support and prevention services for survivors of 14, after the elected council members were sworn in. domestic and sexual violence, includingPhoto an emergenby Alyssa Ochss cy shelter, individual and group counseling, advocacy, a personal protection order assistance program, and a forensic nurse examiners program.

LAKEVIEW VOTERS PASS REPLACEMENT OPERATING MILLAGE Voters in the Lakeview Public Schools district passed a replacement operating millage proposal by a margin of 66.1% (2,518

votes) to 33.9% (1,293 votes) on Nov. 7. by our community is a reflection of their apAccording to the proposal language, the “The high level of support from our preciation for the quality work Lakeview’s proposal in the amount of 21 mills — with Turning Point President and CEO Sharman Davenport stands at the 2021 event with Stepping Out community on the ballot question is appre- staff do on a daily basis for the children en- 18 mills being the maximum levy — will with the Stars emcee Evrod Cassimy, of WDIV-TV. ciated by the staff and Board of Education,” trusted to us. Thank you to all of Lakeview’s cover the next 20 years and will “replace, rePhoto courtesy of Turning Point Lakeview Superintendent Karl Paulson said residents for this vote of confidence in the store and extend the authority of the School in an email. “I believe this level of support District.” See MILLAGE on page 20A

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Princeton Elementary School Principal Justin Cabe and Dean of Students Jen Donnelly spent a day up on the roof Nov. 3, much to the excitement of the students and parents. The two were up on the roof as a reward for the students at Princeton. They surpassed their initial fundraising goal of $35,000 at their Fun Run Oct. 6. This is their main fundraiser for the year and the money stays at Princeton Elementary School. “If they hit the goal of $35,000, they get to pick one of three choices,” Cabe said. Cabe said later on they also have sponsors for the Fun Run. “The money raised through the annual Fun Run event goes towards things for the students that are not paid for through the general fund, including transportation for field trips, supplies and technology upgrades,” Donnelly said in an email. “Many local businesses provided sponsorships and were represented on banners posted on the day of the (Fun Run).” The three reward choices the students were given were Donnelly and Cabe’s banishment to the roof for the day and into the evening, the students could try to dump water on them in a modified dunk tank, or Cabe and Donnelly would get taped to the wall inside the school.

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People gather for a recent historical dedication at the Lake Shore Church. According to the plaque, the church’s beginning can be attributed to a group of women who formed a Ladies Aid Society in 1922 to help nurture children and embrace the community. In 1941, a new chapel was built and dedicated to accommodate the growing congregation. The previous chapel was then used as the public library for the Village of St. Clair Shores. On Sept. 30, 1923, they dedicated the church as it opened for Sunday morning worship.

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The St. Clair Shores Goodfellows will be selling papers across the city from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Dec. 2 to raise money for families in need. Those interested in contributing to the “No kiddie without a Christmas” cause can buy a paper from the Goodfellows or help sell them. “Newspapers to sell can be picked up at the Central Fire Station located at 26700 Harper, between 10 Mile and 11 Mile Road,” the release states.

Jingle Mingle celebrates downtown businesses

From noon to 5 p.m. on Dec. 2, patrons can enjoy the Jingle Mingle held in downtown St. Clair Shores, according to an email. The event highlights the businesses downtown with sales, kids crafts inside the businesses and other activities. This is not a social district event. According to the email, there will be a

Christmas tree lighting outside of Greater Chiropractic and Casali Holiday Dancers will perform at 4:45 p.m. “This event is about spotlighting all our great shops, businesses, restaurants, bars, etc. in Downtown,” Sasha Murphy, manager of the Downtown St. Clair Shores media pages, said in the email. “We think it will be a festive afternoon to eat, shop, and play local.”

Candlelight Memorial to be held for deceased children

The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting St. Clair Shores Chapter is holding their 16th Annual Candlelight Memorial to honor the lives of children who have died. The memorial is from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Dec. 10 at the St. Margaret of Scotland Parish located at 21201 13 Mile Road between Little Mack Avenue and Harper Avenue. There will be special readings, music, lighting of the candles at 7 p.m. and announcing the names of the deceased children. If you want to have your child’s, children’s or grandchild’s name called during the memorial, please contact Kathy Joerin or Rhonda Esler by Dec. 1. Joerin can be reached by calling (586) 293-6176 or emailing kjmac21@aol.com. Esler can be reached by calling (586) 354-8072.

If you wish to have your child included in the presentation, please email or call Shiloh Delisi at (586) 944-4203 or tcfcandlelightscs@gmail.com by Dec. 1. Please include your child’s name, age at the time of passing, names of parents, siblings and your contact information. Please bring a picture of your child to display if you wish. “The Worldwide Candle Lighting gives bereaved families everywhere the opportunity to remember their children so that their lights may always shine,” an event announcement read. “We invite all parents, family and friends to come and share with others who understand and feel the same kind of grief.”

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ike Koch has a long history of volunteering with the Goodfellows and local school districts to help kids grow into outstanding citizens and young adults. Koch said he’s been volunteering with the St. Clair Shores Goodfellows for more than 30 years and that he is the president of the organization. He said he enjoys helping people and giving back to the community. Growing up, giving back to the community was instilled in him by his parents. “We, as a family, were always involved, whether it was church activities or community activities,” Koch said. “So growing up, that was just always part of my life and it’s continued on.” During November and December, the St. Clair Shores Goodfellows are the most active. They’re motto is “No Kiddie Without a Christmas.” Local school districts throughout the months of November and December will collect nonperishable food for the Goodfellows. Through the help of Scout groups, the food is sorted at the North Fire Station in St. Clair Shores to make gift baskets. “Those gift baskets will be distributed to needy families within the city of St. Clair Shores Christmas Eve morning,” Koch said. They host a newspaper sale the first Saturday of December to raise funds to help needy families during the Christmas season. The funds are used for purchasing perishable items such as turkeys and stuffing and other things. An interview process takes place for the families to get more details about their needs and the size of the family. “And for every child that lives in the city of St. Clair Shores that comes from a needy

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Goodfellows, Koch said, the two main opportunities to volunteer are the newspaper sales and giving out the baskets. He said for both events they have people show up year after year. “The amazing thing is, you come one year to help deliver food baskets Christmas Eve,” Koch said. “You will be back the next year. You go into someone’s home Christmas Eve morning with several baskets of food and a turkey, and it just warms your heart that you’ve brought some joy to somebody’s house.” He went on to say that without volunteers, an organization like theirs wouldn’t exist and it’s important to have volunteers. He said it’s important for people to get involved, whether it be with Goodfellows or a local school, and help out the children. “If we can help the kids out, they’re going to grow up to be better people, better citizens and learn that they’re appreciated,” Koch said. “And you know if you start at a young age helping them out, they’re going to grow up to be really good people in my mind.” Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 498-1103.

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Home Care One Owner Perry Calisi believes as everything becomes more expensive,” he said. in honesty, integrity, and compassion -- and “In my experience, more people have done better has offered such quality care through his home living in their home rather than facilities; just by care business for the past twelve years in Grosse familiarity and independence.” Pointe, St. Clair Shores, and Macomb Township in Perry said he entered the business by hearing southeastern Michigan. that someone needed help. Home Care One provides assistance for “I just set up my own business model for what I seniors and patients in their homes, and helps would want for my own mother,” he said. “I would with alzheimer’s, dementia, want someone honest and Parkinson’s Disease, hospital compassionate in the house.” and nursing home sitting, Perry said he tries to match interim care during hospice, his roughly 18 employees’ physical and mental personality types with disability assistance for patients. “It assures that there children and adults, and is going to be an assimilation people recovering from of getting along,” he said. surgery. Services also include Betty, a client, said she full or part-time and 24is “really lucky” to have Owner, Perry Calisi with Caregiver Theresa hour care services, and daily caregivers take really good living activities such as meal preparation, running care of her. “I get all that pampering,” she said errands, assistance with bathing, house cleaning, smiling. “They’ve been with me ever since. I doctor visits and more. haven’t been let down for anything.” Perry wants to increase community awareness Betty’s caregiver, Theresa, said Perry cares about about how his company offers these personalized his clients and he cares about his employees as services to keep your loved ones living well. “He is good about matching an employee independently at home. Perry added that he and with a client, which is nice,” she said. “We all work his staff go further than the next by helping clients together. He cares all the way around... that is him stay as independent as possible. in general.” “The public should look at home care as a way For more information call 313-409-0120 or go of staying independent, and in one’s own home -- to http://www.homecareone.net/.

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ond consecutive year to help the nonprofit meet its $7.9 million fundraising goal. “After the Christmas lights come down and the ornaments are packed away, the need in our community persists. Donations made during the Red Kettle Christmas Campaign help support The Salvation Army’s critical social and community programs that many families and individuals rely on all year long,” Wolffis said in a press release. “It is my pleasure to partner with The Salvation Army again this year and do my part in helping my neighbors in need. I look forward to the

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with 4,745 votes (16.4%), followed by Kristine Crook with 3,620 (12.5%) and Jay Heck with 2,459 votes (8.5%). Frederick said he is excited to work with Bertges, Vitale and the rest of the council again. “I’m excited and humbled by the voters making me the top vote-getter,” Frederick said. “It says a lot about the direction of St. Clair Shores.”

continued partnership between Commercial Alliance and The Salvation Army and the positive impact this relationship will have on our community.” Dorrell said that such funds are more important than ever. “With the rising cost of living, economic insecurity and inflation, families in metro Detroit are facing financial uncertainty. Some may lack proper shelter, a warm meal or may even be choosing between paying rent and buying presents this Christmas,” Dorrell wrote. “We owe it to our neighbors in need to come together and lend a helping hand when times get tough. When you give to The Salvation Army, your donation makes it possible for us to help our community’s most vulnerable 24 hours a day and 365 days a year.” Vitale said he feels very humbled. “When you get told that people appreciate your work it’s very humbling,” Vitale said. He also said this election was a tight race with good opponents and campaigns. “This was no walk in the park,” Vitale said. Bertges said her main goal is making sure that St. Clair Shores continues to be a great place to live, work and play. “I love my city and I’m very excited to be elected and move the city forward,” Bertges said.

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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 differ-

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ing 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 get-togethers 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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“At the PTO meeting, there was a challenge of if we doubled our goal would Mr. Cabe and Mrs. Donnelly do all three and we said yes,” Cabe said. “Obviously, we more than doubled. We ended up coming in at just under $84,000.” The total amount of money raised during the Fun Run was $83,226. While on the roof, they greeted the students as they came into school and played with the students at recess. They also had a desk up on the roof and were still working throughout the day. At the end of the day, they dropped around 30 pounds of candy to the children, Cabe said. “And we stayed on the roof into the evening and then at 7 o’clock that night we read a bedtime story through Facebook live,” Cabe said. “And we each read a bedtime story, and told all the kids to have a good weekend, and that was kind of the end of the day.” Donnelly said in an email they tried to get work done, but the wind made it difficult. Both said it was a bit chilly as well. “In fact, a stack of papers that Mr. Cabe took up ended up blowing off the roof!”

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At 5:25 p.m. on Nov. 5, a report was made about a retail theft that occurred on the same day in the 28000 block of Harper Avenue. Upon arrival, an officer spoke with the caller, an employee, who stated he had multiple pictures of the suspect vehicle and its license plate. The suspect had come into the store twice that day. The first time, he purchased a canister used to generate whipped cream with nitrous oxide gas, worth around $100. The second time he came in, he stole another canister and walked out without paying. The employee said this suspect has stolen from them in the past. The officer spoke to the owner over the phone who stated he wanted to prosecute the suspect since he didn’t listen to his previous warnings. The officer told the owner to save the photos and security footage for detectives. Another officer spoke briefly with the suspect over the phone. A sergeant was able to locate the suspect at an apartment complex. He was parked behind the buildings. The two officers could see the suspect, a 45-year-old man, sitting in the driver’s side, apparently inhaling nitrous oxide. The vehicle was locked, and he was told mul-

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On Nov. 7, a report was made about a case of retail theft that occurred the previous day, Nov. 6, in the 20000 block of 11 Mile Road. Upon arrival at the business, an officer spoke to the manager, a 30-year-old woman, who stated that around midnight, two men entered the store and asked the employee, a

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At 2:35 p.m. on Nov. 2, a report was made about a larceny that occurred between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. the same day in the 20000 block of Eight Mile Road. The victim, a 70-year-old man, came into the police station and said that his iPhone

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Emily’s DeliA Holiday Tradition Neighborhood places come and go all the time. New spots to eat open and close, sometimes before the residents really even get a chance to know the owners. That’s definitely not the case at Emily’s, the Order ahead for these “Home of the Meat Pie.” The Lebanese carry out Holiday Favorites! delicatessen on Mack, south of Nine Mile Road, has been a neighborhood favorite for over 50 years. Cocktail Size Meat Pies, “Everything here is my mom’s recipes,” said Spinach Pies & Chicken Pies, Sam Hakim Sr., whose family still prepares the Kibbee Soneyeh”Stuffed food fresh each day, using the same recipes and Grape Leaves: ingredients. “The meat pies, the spinach pies. We Qtr., Half and Full Roasters make raw and baked kibbee, lots of grape leaves and lots of hummus and tabbouleh. Everything is the same.” The recipe for success, he said, has been consistency and familiarity. “When we started back then, everything, every region, Lebanon, Italy, they all had their way that things were supposed to taste,” Sam said. “Our recipes are very consistent, the same spices. Everybody has a different way to do things. Our longevity is due to good food, good service and the family being here all the time. It’s just the basic things.” Consistency and familiarity goes for the food, and the customers at Emily’s. New patrons show up all the time, thanks to the food’s reputation, but each day brings back familiar faces who stop in for lunch, drop by for a few meat pies—with just the right amount of spiced lamb, onions, pine nuts and lemon-- when they’re back in town, or pick up an order for an office meeting or family gathering. “If you’re a young kid, you’ve been coming here since you were 10 years old,” Sam said. “When you come back to visit your family in St. Clair Shores or Grosse Pointe, wherever you’re going, one of your first stops is here. It happens all the time.” Sam would know. He’s been at Emily’s since day one, working with his mother, and now alongside his son, Sam Jr. “He learned everything from my mother,” Sam Sr. said. “She taught him what to make and how to cook. He’s absolutely terrific.” Emily’s is located at 22205 Mack in St. Clair Shores and is open seven days. Regular hours are 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Special orders are available on request. Emily’s also stocks a variety of mid-eastern groceries including imported cheeses, nuts and sweets. To place an order or for more information, call (586) 777-2256. 0413-2347 Est. 1971

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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.

Armed man reported at park

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.

Vehicle with medical equipment stolen

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.

Resident reports phone harassment

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.

Fraud reported

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 11:17 a.m. on Oct. 24, a fraud report was made after an incident that occurred on Oct. 23 in the 27000 block of Little Mack Avenue.

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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.

Women arrested for Kohl’s shoplifting incident

STERLING HEIGHTS — Police reportedly went to Kohl’s, 44200 Schoenherr Road, Oct. 21 upon hearing that shoplifting was occurring. According to store staff, three women were putting items in bags while in the men’s section and then they allegedly took some bags full of merchandise out of the store without paying for it. 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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Tunnel of Lights: Also holiday entrtainment, food trucks and more on select dates, 5-9 p.m. Dec. 2-Jan. 14, Blossom Heath Park, 24800 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, (586) 445-5350, facebook.com/stclair shoresparksandrecreation

NOV. 25

Comic and toy show: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (early bird 9 a.m.), VFW Bruce Post #1146, 28404 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, also Dec. 23, dawnofcollectors@ gmail.com

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NEWSAND

No sew blanket-making parties: Hosted by Optimist Club of St. Clair Shores, bring own materials, blankets to be donated to Macomb Foster Closet, 6-8:30 p.m., Lake Shore Public Schools’ Taylor Building, 30401 Taylor St., RSVP to Maureen at (586) 246-2559 or maureenwark@yahoo.com

NOV. 29

Holiday jazz concert: 7 p.m., Bethel Lutheran Church, 26400 Little Mack Ave. in St. Clair Shores, (586) 778-0021

DEC. 2

Cookie walk: 9-11:30 a.m., St. Margaret of Scotland, 21201 13 Mile Road in St. Clair Shores

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Clothing drive and more: Optimist Club of St. Clair Shores accepting gently used and new items for ages 18 and younger, donations to go to Macomb Foster Closet, 8:30 a.m.-noon Nov. 27-Dec. 1, drop off at Lake Shore Public Schools’ Taylor Building, 30401 Taylor St., deb216@aol.com, (586) 291-1271

Book Discussion Group: Meets 1 p.m. every second Wednesday of month, St. Clair Shores Public Library, 22500 11 Mile Road, scslibrary.org/bookdiscussion. html Overeaters Anonymous meetings: 10-11 a.m. Saturdays, St. Margaret of Scotland, 21201 E. 13 Mile Road in St. Clair Shores, (586) 293-2240 St. Gertrude Senior’s Club: Meets 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays, St. Margaret of Scotland, 21201 E. 13 Mile Road in St. Clair Shores, (586) 293-2240 Sweet Mountain Strings: Dulcimer music group for all levels, 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Tuesdays, Big Family of Michigan, Suite 1, 23500 Pare St. in St. Clair Shores, (586) 777-4602 St. Clair Shores Community Chorus: Meets 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church, 22360 13 Mile Road, scscommunitychorus.org Lakeshore Ukulele Strummers: Jam sessions for all levels, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Lakeshore Presbyterian Church, 27801 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, (586) 321-9535 Health workshops: For chronic pain, high blood pressure and more, hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, beaumonthealth.digitalsignup.com

Lakeside Palette Club of St. Clair Shores: Open studio events, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Clair Shores Adult Education Center inside North Lake High School, 23340 Elmira, (586) 944-8253, LPCofSCS@gmail. com, lakesidepaletteclub.org

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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.

Photo provided by Birmingham Shopping District

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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