BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
Jingle Mingle to bring holiday cheer
On Dec. 7, the St. Clair Shores 9-Mack Merchants Association will again host the downtown Jingle Mingle filled with holiday cheer and fun activities.
Angela Washington, account coordinator and relator at Rondo Realty, said the event starts at noon and ends at 6 p.m. The downtown area is located along Greater Mack Avenue from Nine Mile Road south to the Nine Mack Drive and Cavalier Drive intersection. The road will be closed for the day.
JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PRESENT PROJECTS IN LANSING
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
Four Jefferson Middle School students will present their projects in Lansing for state senators and others to view.
The students are Ethan Sypho, Addison Sails, Kayla Kolbicz and Kelsey McClelland and they’re all a
part of teacher Robert Schneider’s coding and Scratch programming class.
The event is called the Student Technology Showcase at the Capitol and Schneider said in an email it will take place on Dec. 4.
“K-12 student teams representing their schools from around the state demonstrate best practices of
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
From left, Jefferson Middle School students Ethan Sypho, Addison Sails, Kayla Kolbicz and Kelsey McClelland will travel to Lansing for the Student Technology Showcase at the Capitol in December.
Photo provided by Angela Washington
‘SKATE LIKE A GIRL’ PROGRAM AIMS TO CREATE ‘LIFELONG FRIENDS’
BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com
When you reflect on memories of playing a particular sport growing up, there’s two things that really come to mind. You think about the friendships you made, and still have to this day, because of years spent sharing the ice or field together, and you think about the memories of every moment you spent putting on the glove or lacing up the shoes.
For Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett graduate Natalia Dragovic, currently the Girls Hockey Director for the St. Clair Shores Hockey Association, her aspiration is giving local skaters the same opportunity she had growing up on the ice.
A two-time state champion with the Liggett girls hockey team, Dragovic, 21, has revitalized the St. Clair Shores Hockey Association’s Skate Like a Girl program, offering an hour-and-a-half skating lesson for girls all over metro Detroit once a month at the St. Clair Shores Civic Ice Arena.
“I remember when I was younger and my friends, who I played with, we’d always talk about Anna (VanderMarliere’s) skates and how influential they were and how important they were to the process of us learning and getting started to play hockey,” Dragovic said. “There’s a lot of girls that came out of that program who now play at college,
Turkey Trot, other races bring running community together
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
Every year, America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is hosted in downtown Detroit. Preceding that event is the Strategic Staffing Solutions Turkey Trot where runners of all ages and experience levels can participate and share their love for running.
Sarah Jelinek said they call the S3 Turkey Trot “the parade before the parade.” Ac-
Photo provided by Sarah Jelinek
Sarah Jelinek has participated in the Turkey Trot since 2018 and said the community is what makes the race a lot of fun.
Photo provided by Natalia Dragovic
Velocity
celebrates pitch contest winners, business boot camp grads
BY ERIC CZARNIK eczarnik@candgnews.com
STERLING HEIGHTS — Velocity, the Sterling Heights-based business incubator, recently sent kudos to local businesspeople who got involved in two programs that promote entrepreneurship.
On Oct. 28, Velocity announced the top three winners of its first-ever 3X3 Pitch Competition. Small businesses who entered the contest shared their success stories within three minutes on how they successfully overcame business hardships posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Velocity Executive Director Paula
Macpherson praised the contest’s winners.
“Their stories of determination and innovation are not only inspiring but also energize our entire entrepreneurial community,” she said in a statement.
“At Velocity, we remain dedicated to nurturing small businesses and providing the essential resources and programming needed for local entrepreneurs to thrive.”
The first-place winner was Sherman’s Tennessee Hot Crackers, from St. Clair Shores, which won $5,000. The company sells spicy snacks.
In a statement, company co-owner and marketing director Pam Lenning said the
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Winners of the 3X3 Pitch Competition, held by the Velocity business incubator in Sterling Heights, hold up their awards.
High school wrestlers to watch across metro Detroit
JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com
It seems like with every season the sport of wrestling at the high school level continues to grow, especially on the girls’ side.
There’s tons of excitement surrounding it as the new season nears, and there’s an abundance of local talent looking to leave their mark on the mat.
Below are wrestlers to watch in the C & G Newspapers coverage area.
Senior Wyatt Hepner,
Grosse Pointe South
He keeps on making history at Grosse Pointe South, so why stop now?
His sophomore year, he became the first Blue Devils wrestler to ever reach the state championship match. As a junior, he was the first to ever win a state title when he knocked off Utica Eisenhower senior Sam Agnello 1-0 in the 138-pound bracket.
So, becoming the first back-to-back champion ever at South is now within arm’s
reach for the returning Macomb Area Conference Gold MVP and individual district and regional champion.
A star football player for the Blue Devils defense, which played a vital role in the program winning yet another MAC White league title, Hepner’s physicality on the mat is what separates him from his competitors.
The Harvard University commit, for wrestling, finished the season undefeated at 48-0 and should be viewed as a state championship contender again this season.
Senior Ricardo Saenz, Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice
He battled back from injury to reach the top of the podium, and he’s got all the makings to do it again.
After returning from a dislocated elbow he suffered in June of last year, Saenz finished his junior season 49-2 at the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 2 state finals by dominating the 126-pound bracket, earning a fall and outsourcing his next two opponents 23-4.
See WRESTLING on page 15A
NEWS & NOTES
— Compiled by Alyssa Ochss
Belgian American Association Band to perform Christmas Concert
The Belgian American Association Band will perform its 2024 Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. on Dec. 11.
The BAA was formed in 1927 to serve metro Detroit’s Belgian community, and the band has performed concert band music in the Detroit area for more than 90 years. Its repertoire includes popular marches, polkas, waltzes and show tunes.
The concert will be held at St. Lucy Church, 23401 E. Jefferson Ave., in St. Clair Shores. Admission is free to all. Donations in the holiday spirit are accepted.
For more information, visit belgianband.org/home/upcoming-events.
Tree lighting scheduled
The St. Clair Shores Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the city’s annual tree lighting event from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday Dec. 6 at City Hall on 11 Mile Road
Councilwoman Linda Bertges said in her comments at a recent council meeting there will be a petting zoo, hot chocolate, free hot dogs and visits from Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus.
From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. starting Dec. 7, the Tunnel of Lights will be available for residents and others to view at Blossom Heath Park on Jefferson. Food trucks will be available every Friday and Saturday as well as other events. The lights will end on Jan. 26.
ANGIE’S TOY CHEST TO HOST ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY
Angie’s Toy Chest will host its Annual Toys for Tots Christmas Party from 6 p.m. to midnight on Dec. 5 at Penna’s of Sterling.
This event has a dinner, an open bar, valet, a silent auction and raffles. Santa will also be there as well as live entertainment. Tickets are $100 and must include a new unwrapped gift. A table of 10 can be purchased for $900. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.
To purchase tickets for the event visit angiestoychest.org or email info@angiestoychest.org.
Penna’s of Sterling is located at 38400 Van Dyke Avenue in Sterling Heights.
CANDLELIGHT MEMORIAL TO BE HELD FOR DECEASED CHILDREN
The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting St. Clair Shores Chapter is holding its 17th Annual Candlelight Memorial to honor the lives of children who have died.
The memorial will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Dec. 8 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, a lighting of candles at 7 p.m. and an announcement of 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 Nov. 24. 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.”
CALENDAR
NOV. 26
‘Capitals and Capitols’: Learn about history of Detroit and Lansing, and three buildings used by state, 6:30 p.m., St. Clair Shores Public Library, 22500 11 Mile Road, registration required, (586) 771-9020, scslibrary.org
DEC. 2
Free medicare help: Hosted by Michigan Medicare Assistance Program and AgeWays, meet with trained counselor by appointment, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., St. Clair Shores Senior Center for Active Adults, 20100 Stephens Road, (800) 803-7174
DEC. 5
Ornament making: Create decorated bulb with vinyl cut on Cricut machine, 6 p.m., St. Clair Shores Public Library, 22500 11 Mile Road, registration required, (586) 7719020, scslibrary.org
DEC. 7
Half-off book sale: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., also Jan. 4, Used Book Store inside St. Clair Shores Public Library, 22500 11 Mile Road, (586) 771-9020, scslibrary.org
Family Christmas Party: See Santa and exotic zoo animals, noon, Lutheran Fraternities of America #57, 16140 Aurora Ave. in Eastpointe, (586) 779-2810, lfa57.hall@ gmail.com
Cookie walk: 9-11:30 a.m., St. Margaret of Scotland, 21201 E. 13 Mile Road in St. Clair Shores, (586) 293-2240
DEC. 13
VIP Family Dance: For kids and role model, also buffet dinner, photos, balloon drop, board game free play and gift, 6-8 p.m., Barrister Gardens, 24225 Harper Ave. in St. Clair Shores, registration required, (586) 445-5480, rare-mi.org — Compiled by Jason Clancy
Photo provided by the Belgian American Association
The Belgian American Band, seen here in 1938, has performed concert band music in the Detroit area for more than 90 years.
THERE’S NO BUSINESS LIKE HOLIDAY SHOW BUSINESS
BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — Banish the “bah humbugs!” with seasonal songs, dances and tales as holiday shows make their way to stages in metro Detroit.
A holiday staple for generations is Meadow Brook Theatre’s 42nd annual production of “A Christmas Carol,” which runs through Dec. 22 in MBT’s theater on the Oakland University campus in Rochester. Taking the reins as Ebenezer Scrooge is wellknown MBT actor Phil Powers.
“Our audiences have seen Phil in a variety of roles throughout the years, and he’s understudied the role of Scrooge for quite a while,” MBT Managing Director Cheryl Marshall said in a press release. “He’s had to fill in several times, but now we’re pleased to see him step in full time. We know he’s going to be a great Scrooge.”
Alternating as Tiny Tim are young actors Russell Clauser and Robert Spiro, both of Rochester. Tickets: (248) 377-3300, ticketmaster.com or mbtheatre.com.
The Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, located on the main campus of Macomb Community College in Clinton Township, will bring the Broadway-style
song and dance revue “Christmas in the Air” to the stage Dec. 14. Featuring Rand Production’s precision dancers, the Tinsel-toes, the show is told from the perspective of one of Santa’s most trusted elves and includes classic and modern holiday songs. Tickets: macombcenter.com or (586) 286-2222.
“As the Marketing Manager of the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, I am thrilled to invite our community to experience the magic of live holiday entertainment,” Kerrie Augustine said by email. “Each performance will bring joy, warmth, and a sense of togetherness, making this season truly unforgettable for all.”
Also at the Macomb Center is Macomb Ballet Company’s production of “The Nutcracker,” Dec. 6 to 8. Tickets: macombcenter.com or (586) 286-2222.
“The Nutcracker is a cherished tradition, but this year we’ve introduced some exciting new elements that we know will captivate both longtime fans and newcomers,” MBC Artistic Director Amber Megna Michalik said in a press release. “Each moment is crafted to transport the audience into a magical world, while staying true to the heart of our mission — making ballet accessible and inspiring to the entire community.”
Singers Karen Newman and Frankie Scinta, joined by special guests The ShamRock Jazz Orchestra, will perform their annual holiday concert Dec. 19 at the Andiamo Celebrity Showroom in Warren. Tickets: andiamoshowroom.com or (586) 268-3200.
The Dec. 11 “Home Alone in Concert” event was sold out at press time, but the Detroit Symphony Orchestra has plenty of other opportunities for audiences to enjoy holiday music, including the PVS Classical Series’ Ellington & The Nutcracker, Dec. 6-8; the Paradise Jazz Series’ “A Charlie Brown Christmas: Cyrus Chestnut and Friends,” Dec. 6; a Tiny Tots concert with Joe Reilly Music Dec. 7; Young Peoples’ Family Concerts’ “Let It Snow!” Dec. 7; Noel Night Dec. 7; PNC Pops Series’ “Home for the Holidays,” Dec. 13-15; “The Muppet Christmas Carol,” Dec. 20-21; and Leslie Odom Jr.: The Christmas Tour, featuring the DSO, Dec. 22. Tickets: (313) 576-5111 or detroitsymphony.com.
Detroit’s oldest choir, Rackham Choir, under the direction of Brandon Waddles, Ph.D., is partnering with the Wayne State University Department of Music to present Mendelssohn’s Elijah Dec. 8 at Hartford Memorial Baptist Church in Detroit, where
See HOLIDAY SHOWS on page 20A
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The Broadway-style song and dance revue “Christmas in the Air” will be at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts in Clinton Township.
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SOUP SCHEDULE
Projects
from page 1A
how technology can enhance teaching and learning for the success of Michigan students,” the STS at the Capitol 2024 website states.
Each team consists of up to four students and one mentor.
All four students created websites, featuring the mini games they created during the class which can take multiple years if they take the class again. Sypho presented his website and stated they created all the games over the course of around 10 weeks. Schneider said the kids work on the projects at home and school.
“Each student here, they make their own website,” Schneider said. “And then with the website we also do coding. We do a program called Scratch where they have to design their own program from basically nothing to something they have to create a completely interactive game.”
He went on to say they use their coding tools to create things in the game such as scoring, interactive elements and much more. Schneider said he picks students who work hard and show promise for the showcase.
“All these kids here, they spend a lot of time outside of class working on these projects,” Schneider said. “I focus on paying attention to detail and a lot of these kids did that.”
Schneider said he applied to the Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning, MACUL, and he’s been attending the event for 10 years on and off.
“I have to apply and then we have to
get accepted,” Schneider said. “And again, we were accepted this year, so it was pretty exciting to be accepted again. I wanted to show that these kids made some really great projects.”
The students were given a set of instructions to complete the games including what type of game and others, but they had creative freedom when it came to designing the game. Schneider said as long as they were meeting the requirements of the project, they had that freedom.
The students said they had fun on the project.
Sypho said he was inspired by Roblox creating his projects.
“It’s sort of similar to it, but I have my own twist to it,” Sypho said.
Kolbicz said she had fun designing her characters. She showed her website that included smaller games, a quiz game and more.
“He had some games that you could try to make, and he had instructions so then I just did that on here and that’s what inspired me,” Kolbicz said.
Both Sails and McClelland presented their games, too, showing off their creativity in their designs.
Sails found the maze the most difficult game to complete. She said it was tricky to get the animals in the right spot and figure out all the details. Sypho found the maze game difficult as well, stating it was hard to figure out the different levels he added.
Schneider said he is very proud of the students and what they created.
“Lakeview’s always been leaders in technology, so (we are) very proud of their work,” Schneider said.
Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 498-1103.
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
Teacher Robert Schneider is shown in the foreground with student Ethan Sypho in the background.
Marine
Photo by: Lori Hannon
Like last year, the 2024 Jingle Mingle will be hosted in downtown St. Clair Shores. The street will be closed so eventgoers can wander around and enjoy the day.
Jingle Mingle
“All the local businesses in the Nine Mack Merchant’s Association will be having their own little special things going,” Washington said.
A few things she listed included a hot chocolate making station, the Grinch, Santa Claus, and a DJ at Rondo Realty.
Gina Fuga, owner of Greater Chiropractic, said at her business, they will have visits with Anna and Elsa from Disney’s “Frozen,” as well as crafts for the children. The activities at the chiropractic office will precede a movie at 4 p.m.
“And free popcorn with the movie. It’s going to be right in the street,” Washington said.
The movie has not been decided, but it will have a holiday theme.
Inflatables, heaters and tents with seating will also be provided at the event.
“The goal is to kind of bring a big outdoor community event just to get people in the streets and kind of jingling and mingling,” Fuga said.
St. Clair Shores Stone and Tile will host a friendship bracelet making station. Eventgoers can bring a canned good for the Gleaners donation box or make a monetary donation and can get a ticket to make a bracelet.
“It doesn’t have to be anything huge, but just trying to get some food and stuff for donations,” Washington said.
Fuga said the boxes are now available at Rondo Realty, Philly’s Cheesesteaks and Greater Chiropractic.
“They’re here now and they’ll be here the day of,” Fuga said. “I think the final day is (the day of) Jingle Mingle, too, for the food donation.”
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The first 100 people who attend the event will get a free St. Clair Shores ornament sponsored by Strong Roots Chiropractic. A contest will also be available with three prizes. To participate, dress in your holiday best.
“So you could be dressed as Santa Claus, you could just have a holiday sweater on, you could have reindeer antlers, anything. You’ll get a ticket to be put in for the raffle,” Washington said. “We’re doing the drawing around 4 p.m., I think just before the movie starts, so we want people to come as festive as they can.”
There will also be performances by the Casali School of Dance and carolers.
This event is a revival of events held in the past. It was started last year in its current form with help and coordination of Anna Casali, studio owner at Casali School of Dance, Sasha Murphy, the Downtown St. Clair Shores social media coordinator, and others.
“The goal is to make it more of (an event) where people come and hang out for the day instead of just like a shopping day,” Fuga said.
She also said they’re trying to make it a yearly thing.
“Bring the whole family, too,” Washington said.
Jingle Mingle is not a social district event and open alcohol is not permitted.
“Everyone can feel free to grab a drink at the local bars and restaurants,” Washington said.
After that, Washington said, folks can do some shopping and enjoy the other activities.
“Otherwise, just have fun,” Washington said.
Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 498-1103.
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winnings will go toward building out a new facility.
“Working with the Velocity team has been an absolute pleasure, and we are truly grateful for this opportunity,” Lenning said.
Defense manufacturer Ares Technology, from Shelby Township, won second place and a $3,000 prize.
Romeo-based Fundraiser Blankets took third place, winning $2,000. Founders Joanna Serra and Barbara Kent help schools, sports teams and other groups fundraise by making bespoke logo blankets for them.
Besides the contest, Velocity recently congratulated 13 female entrepreneurs who graduated from a Women’s Business Builder Bootcamp, where they learned about business planning and entrepreneurship.
Sterling Heights graduates from the program were Kathy Bolio, Erica Crawley, Twanda Lane, Danielle Tedesco and Carmen Williams.
The boot camp’s other graduates were Sirena Higgins, Kelli Kalso, Kinza Llyas, Jenna Neumann, Adeline Paul, Shonta Ruffin, Alejandra Walters and Tamika Ware.
Tedesco, who owns International People
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entrepreneurs who graduated from a Women’s Business Builder Bootcamp present their certificates of completion.
Wrestling
page 5A
Saenz, a returning individual district and regional champion in 2024, headlined a loaded Brother Rice roster that helped the Warriors return to the team states stage for the third straight season.
This Brother Rice group, which includes Richard Davis, Owen Stropoli, Deacon MacNeill, Caleb Steele, and a plethora of other talented wrestlers, have helped revamp the wrestling program’s culture under head coach Scott Kolesky.
Brother Rice made team states for the first time in 32 seasons back in 2022, and with Saenz and company leading the charge, there’s no signs of that stopping.
Saenz is a student of the game, for he’s always watching videos and tweaking certain things he can do better, but he’s a dangerous man on the mat.
Senior Logan Criteser, Macomb Dakota
Now that he’s finished throwing around offensive players for Macomb Dakota’s district-winning football team, Criteser, a Macomb County dream team selection last season, will carry over his fierce competitiveness to the mat.
On the football field, his physicality
and drive are some of the core reasons why he broke Dakota’s single-season sack record with 14.5 this year.
Competing in the 190-pound bracket last season, Criteser was regional runner-up after falling to the eventual state runnerup, Rochester Hills Stoney Creek graduate Adam Bazzi, while displaying his resilience in the Division 1 state finals.
Criteser dropped his first match of the tournament, but quickly rebounded with a pair of wins to set himself up for a seventhplace match, which he would win with a fall.
Criteser finished the season with a 41-6 record and played a key role in Dakota dominating the MAC Red, winning the league title, the Macomb County Invitational, and the MAC Red/White Divisional Meet.
When you see his quick hands and explosiveness on the gridiron, it’s no secret why he’s one of the top wrestlers in Macomb County.
Junior Wyatt Lees, Detroit Catholic Central
It can be difficult to stand out around a room full of state championship-winning wrestlers, but Lees is becoming an anchor for the Shamrocks.
A state champion at 106 in 2023, Lees returned to states in the 113-pound bracket
See WRESTLING on page 21A
Nonsurgical spinal decompression
St. Clair Shores Lakeview senior Logan Craft stands after a win.
Photo provided by Eric Julien
Skate
from page 3A
at high levels, or who play AAA hockey.”
The Skate Like a Girl program, open to girls ages 4-18, is free of cost with equipment provided to the skaters, which they are also able to keep.
Dragovic, who took over as the director within the last year, said the St. Clair Shores hockey program on the girls side has seen a noticeable dip in numbers, whether it be due to expenses, time constraints, or other factors.
With more and more high schools offering girls hockey, especially St. Clair Shores with the St. Clair Shores Lakers Unified squad consisting of players from Lakeview, Lake Shore and South Lake schools, Dragovic hopes the program can help boost numbers in the sport.
“I just think it’s important to get this started back up again because I think it would be good for all the high schools in the area, getting girls who didn’t have the option or necessarily think that’s a sport they wanted to do when they were younger,” Dragovic said.
During the session, there are several coaches on hand to help with beginner or experienced skaters.
Coaches range from current high school or 16U and 19U players in the St. Clair Shores Hockey Association to licensed coaches, including Anna VanderMarliere.
With the age ranging from 4-18, any and all experience levels are welcomed. With having multiple coaches on the ice, Dragovic said they’re able to cater to each skater.
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“Let’s say there are four girls who aren’t strong skaters and need to work on their skating, a coach or two can work with them on their skating technique and proper edge work,” Dragovic said. “If another group is more advanced and wants to actually start working on the fundamentals, a couple other coaches can take them and start working on drills. We just try to adapt to what each kid needs at the time.”
Maddie Mckee, who played alongside Dragovic at University Liggett, currently serves as one of the coaches in the program.
When you look at creating unbreakable bonds with future friends, Mckee said look no further than where she and Dragovic are today.
“It (the program) provides girls the opportunity to meet lifelong friends because I started playing hockey with Natalia when I was 9, and now we’re 20 and we’re coaching together,” Mckee said. “It really is kind of a 360.”
Mckee and Dragovic both come from hockey-oriented families, but it’s never too late to be the first in a family to step on the ice.
“This program is awesome for anybody who’s ever gone to a Red Wings game and thought, ‘Hey, maybe I want to get on the ice,’” or they don’t have the right equipment,” Mckee said. “We’re able to provide them that if they want to step on the ice and give it a try.”
The next Skate Like a Girl session will take place Dec. 15 from 5-6:30 p.m. For more information, email Dragovic at nataliajadranka@gmail.com.
Call Staff Writer Jonathan Szczepaniak at (586) 4981090.
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A young skater attempts to shoot a puck during a Skate Like a Girl session Nov. 16 at St. Clair Shores Civic Ice Arena.
COMMUNITY BRIEFS
Seeking Hall of Fame applications
St. Clair Shores is now accepting applications for their Sports Hall of Fame.
Nominees must have lived, played sports or attended school in St. Clair Shores.
A link to the application and instructions can be found at scsmi.net under the Parks and Recreation tab.
Check presented to fire, police department
At the St. Clair Shores City Council meeting on Nov. 18, Sarah DeDonatis, vice president of the Women’s Civic League, presented the checks from the Guns and Hoses game that took place in August.
Sgt. Stephen Stindt from the St. Clair Shores Police Department and Lt. Scott Campbell from the St. Clair Shores Fire Department accepted the checks for their departments.
DeDonatis said three charities will receive $350 each. The charities are the Great Lakes Burn Camp, Cops for Kids and a com-
pany chosen by the Women’s Civic League.
Stindt thanked the Women’s Civic League and said he personally wasn’t there, but when he’s been there in the past it was always fun.
Campbell said they have an “awesome blessing” in the city because members of the police and fire departments get along.
“We like to say we get along 364 days a year, the other day we play softball,” Campbell said. “But at the end of that game every single year we have a drink together, we celebrate and, really, we talk about who won.”
He went on to say that who really won was the charity they supported.
New mayor pro tem chosen
In 6-0 vote, the St. Clair Shores City Council decided to appoint Councilman Dave Rubello as the city’s mayor pro tem. Councilwoman Candice Rusie, the city’s previous mayor pro tem, was excused for the meeting.
Every year, a new mayor pro tem is chosen to aid the mayor should that person be absent for any meeting or activity.
Mayor Kip Walby said he appreciated Rusie’s support over the year.
Rubello thanked the council and said it was an honor.
— Alyssa Ochss
Turkey Trot
cording to The Parade Company’s website, it’s been in Detroit for over 40 years. There are three different races: the 10K Turkey Trot, the 5K Stuffing Strut and the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mashed Potato Mile.
“And you follow a lot of the parade route,” Jelinek said. “And a lot of people are, they dress up like turkeys.”
She went on to say participants dress up in Thanksgiving themes and Christmas themes.
“It’s a very fun-themed run, less (of) an emphasis on time and performance,” Jelinek said.
Jelinek said anyone can join the Turkey Trot regardless of running experience.
“You don’t necessarily have to be a like hardcore runner to enjoy it,” Jelinek said.
Jelinek personally has been participating in the S3 Turkey Trot since 2018. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she said the race was virtual where runners went on their own individual runs instead of going downtown. She said this wasn’t quite the same because of the lack of a social aspect. She called this the most important part of the race.
“A lot of what’s fun is people who know
each other in the running community will meet up downtown at Huntington Place,” Jelinek said. “And everybody has on their ridiculous looking turkey outfits or elf outfits. So everybody looks kind of funny and they’re all meeting up and excited to go.”
Jelinek said she feels all the races in Michigan are getting bigger and says there is a running boom right now. She said she doesn’t have exact numbers for the Turkey Trot, but she has noticed other races gaining more attention and participation.
Tammy Marquez, a St. Clair Shores resident, participated in the Big Bird Run in Roseville this year. They also had the options of a 10K, a 5K and a 1-mile race. She said she chose the 10K.
“It was really nice because it was a smaller race and it goes through quiet neighborhoods and through parks throughout the city of Roseville,” Marquez said.
She added there wasn’t a lot of road traffic.
“We did have some crowd support,” Marquez said. “We had some folks out on their front porches kind of cheering us on. So that was nice to still get that encouragement.”
Marquez said it was a nice event and the proceeds from the race go back into community programs. She also said she had a lot of fun during the race and that it was nice to
run with other people.
“Running is something that I always enjoy,” Marquez said. “And a lot of the route that we took is routes that I typically run just on my normal runs on a daily basis, so it was nice.”
Marquez started running around 13 years ago after she had her kids. She said it’s turned into a lifelong activity.
Though no training is needed for the races such as 10K, Marquez said it would be more enjoyable to have a little bit of training under your belt.
“If you have any kind of goal in mind for wanting to improve then yes, absolutely,” Marquez said. “Training would be important.”
Jelinek added in an email that the metro Detroit running community is great and welcomes newcomers openly.
“The Turkey Trot is a great event that has distances for all experience levels, including people just getting started with the Mashed Potato Mile,” Jelinek said in the email. “Participants can run, walk, or do a combination.”
She recommends those trying out the Turkey Trot for the first time to wear something festive, stay warm at Huntington Place beforehand and to check the weather.
“It really can differ every single year,” Jelinek said. “There’s been rainy years, there’s
been cold years, there have been years where it’s pretty mild. Keep an eye on the forecast until the morning of and just adjust what you’re planning on wearing.”
The biggest tip she has is to stay at Huntington Place to keep warm because it is a short walk to the starting line from there.
According to The Parade Company’s website, registration and packet pick up for the Turkey Trot this year will be from noon to 7 p.m. on Wednesday Nov. 27 at Huntington Place in Room E. Packet pickup will also be available day of at 6 a.m. in the same location. They accept cash or checks only made payable to The Parade Company.
Huntington Place is located at 1 Washington Blvd. in Detroit. The expo center was formerly known as Cobo Hall, Cobo Center and TCF Center.
The starting time for the 10K and the mile is 7:30 a.m. and the starting time for the 5K is 8:30 a.m. Jogging strollers are allowed, but no pets or bikes are permitted. The start line for the mile is on Atwater Street behind Huntington Place and the start line for both the 5K and the 10K is at Griswold Street and Fort Street.
For more information about the parade and the races, visit theparade.org.
Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 498-1103.
Holiday shows
over 130 choral singers, five soloists, a full orchestra and the church’s famed pipe organ will delight and inspire audiences. Tickets: rackhamchoir.org.
“More than just a performance, Elijah is a celebration of unity and shared purpose,” said Waddles, who is also the artistic director for Rackham Choir, by email. “It challenges us to reflect on social justice, ethical leadership, and community solidarity — values that resonate powerfully today. With its stirring solos and majestic themes of resilience, Elijah inspires courage and connection, reminding us how music can serve as a bridge to bring us closer together. Join us on Sunday, December 8, for an unforgettable holiday classic!”
Various venues — several in downtown Detroit — will offer festive productions by 313 Presents. Tickets: (800) 745-3000 or 313presents.com. For Magic of Lights: magicoflights.com.
“313 Presents once again hosts an exceptional lineup of live holiday entertainment this season and invites families to create one-of-a-kind treasured memories at the Fox Theatre, Little Caesars Arena and Pine Knob Music Theatre,” 313 Presents President Howard Handler said via email. “We welcome guests to the Fox Theatre for Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (Nov. 27 to Dec. 1), Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet (Dec. 8), Mannheim Steamroller (Dec. 13) and ‘’Twas The Night Before’ by Cirque du Soleil (Dec. 20 to 31). Channel 95.5 brings the Jingle Ball to Little Caesars Arena (Dec. 10) followed by back-to-back performances of Trans-Siberian Orchestra (Dec. 28) and then WWE’s Live Holiday Tour (Dec. 30)
rounds out the arena season. Finally, Magic of Lights, the dazzling drive-through spectacular spanning 1.5 miles, has returned to Pine Knob Music Theatre (in Clarkston) through December 30.”
Bringing the holiday laughs is the new holiday sketch comedy “The Christmas Collection,” written by and starring Maggie O’Reilly, Tom Novik and Katie McGraw. Being staged Dec. 5 to 21 at Planet Ant Theatre in Hamtramck, “The Christmas Collection” follows the unique characters of the soon-to-be-shuttered Plaza Place Mall as it hosts its last Christmas Collection celebration. Tickets: planetant.com.
Motor City Brass Band will ring in the holidays with Motor City Academy Brass Band during “Sounds of the Season” Dec. 22 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center in Dearborn. Tickets or more information: mcbb.org, dearborntheater.com or (313) 943-2354.
“Motor City Brass Band looks forward to getting you in the holiday spirit with music for every age,” MCBB Music Director & Conductor Gordon Ward said in a press release. “In addition to your holiday favorites, we are pleased to present ‘Christmas Eve Sarajevo’ 12/24 by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra.”
Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts in Detroit’s holiday programming includes the family-friendly, funky musical “Who Brought the Humbug?” Dec. 8; a Christmas concert by vocal group Amadeus Dec. 14; Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2024 Dec. 15; “Rocky Mountain High Experience: John Denver Christmas,” Dec. 18; Voyageur College Prep Dance Department’s “Holiday Detroit,” Dec. 19; “Magical Motown Christmas,” Dec. 20; “Last Christmas Vietnamese Show,” Dec. 21; and Grand Kyiv Ballet’s Christmas ballet, “The Snow Queen,” Dec. 26. Tickets: musichall.org or (313) 887-8500.
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• Josh Lemanski, Grosse Pointe South 2023-2024 record: 39-13
• Dom Beccari, Rochester Adams 2023-2024 record: 35-8
• Eli Thomas, Rochester Adams 2023-2024 record: 35-12
• John David Quinlan, Rochester Adams 2023-2024 record: 35-10
• Jace Morgan, Rochester Adams 2023-2024 record: 42-2
• Cameron Leone, Warren Mott 2023-2024 record: 31-10
• Logan Craft, St. Clair Shores Lakeview 2023-2024 record: 42-7
• Jay’Den Williams, Roseville 2023-2024 record: 49-1
• Lee Krueger, Detroit Catholic Central 2023-2024 record: 44-6
• Connor Bercume, Detroit Catholic Central 2023-2024 record: 43-3
• Grayson Fuchs, Detroit Catholic Central 2023-2024 record: 42-6
Wrestling
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and left nothing in his path, tallying three straight falls to become a two-time state champion.
Lees, a two-time regional champion who finished the season with a 49-5 record, was one of five DCC wrestlers to bring home Division 1 individual titles while the Shamrocks captured its second straight team state championship and 10th since 2010.
He’s quick but can wrestle with power for his weight class, making him one of the more dominant wrestlers to match up against.
Only a junior, it will be exciting to see how he finishes his final two seasons with DCC, as he is already a two-time individual and team state champion.
Sophomore Deacon Morgan, Rochester Adams
Wrestling is a family affair with his older brother Jace Morgan, a state qualifier and returning senior, and their father David Morgan, a former Michigan State University wrestler, all knowing what it takes to succeed on the mat.
In his first year, success would be an understatement for the freshman phenom as he captured an individual district and regional
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• Ryan Totten, Detroit Catholic Central 2023-2024 record: 49-11
• Brady Hamby, Macomb Dakota 2023-2024 record: 38-9
• Carl Nihranz, Macomb Dakota 2023-2024 record: 46-4
• Draven McAllister, Fraser 2023-2024 record: 41-13
• Stanley Anderson, Fraser 2023-2024 record: 39-7
• Ethan Miller, Fraser 2023-2024 record: 29-23
• Jack Lower, Rochester 2023-2024 record: 38-6
• Merrick Kustarz, Utica 2023-2024 record: 36-13
• Jaxon Griffin, Ferndale 2023-2024 record: 32-10
• Joshua Golding, Warren Woods Tower 2023-2024 record: 24-10
• Dominic Gumtow, Warren Woods Tower 2023-2024 record: 47-3
• Richard Davis, Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice 2023-2024 record: 49-4
title while placing sixth at the MHSAA Division 1 state finals.
Morgan finished the season with an impressive 25-4 record and quickly made a name for himself in the 106-pound bracket, earning all-State honors with his sixth-place finish.
Morgan will be part of a talented roster the Highlanders plan to return – with aspirations of making some noise at team states.
After seeing what Morgan could already do as a freshman, it would be a surprise to no one if he’s hoisting an individual state title in due time.
Junior John Kaminski, Warren Mott
Warren Mott fielded seven four-year seniors – an impossible void to fill by any means.
Kaminski was one of Mott’s few underclassmen that were able to help the seniors end their high school careers at the Division 1 team state finals, but now it’s time for the Marauders to lean on Kaminski and the rest of their underclassmen from last year.
Kaminski finished the season with a 3813 record and a regional runner-up finish to his credit, which helped Mott earn the most state qualifiers in school history with six.
States didn’t go exactly according to plan for Kaminski as he finished 1-2 in the 144-pound bracket, but he’s poised for a breakout campaign his junior year.
CRIME WATCH
Theft reported on Arrowhead Street
At 10:23 a.m. on Nov. 11, a larceny was reported in the 21000 block of Arrowhead Street.
The officer spoke with the victim, a 38-year-old woman, who stated she parked her unlocked vehicle in the driveway overnight. Between the hours 12:30 a.m. and 8 a.m., an unknown suspect entered her passenger door and stole her green backpack which contained her MacBook.
Mail fraud reported on Overlake Street
At 2:13 p.m. on Nov. 14, a case of mail fraud was reported that the victim said occurred on Sept. 23 in the 22000 block of Overlake Street.
The officer spoke with a 68-year-old woman who worked in the business office. She stated on three separate occasions, three checks sent to the Archdiocese of Detroit had either the payee or the amount changed. On Sept. 13, she wrote a check for $8,811.77. She stated on Oct. 21, she was notified the check was altered and written out to a different person for the same amount.
The listed recipient allegedly had an address in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. They stated they have been in contact with the archdiocese who informed her that there were checks from other churches that have been altered and they currently have an investigation open.
Vehicle theft reported on Benjamin Street
At 6:50 a.m. on Nov. 13, a vehicle theft was reported in the 22000 block of Benjamin Street.
The officer spoke to the victim, a
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39-year-old man, who stated his vehicle was parked in front of his address at around midnight and he discovered it missing at 6:50 a.m.
He told police the vehicle is paid off and that he owns it outright. The vehicle was locked and the owner has both sets of keys, according to a police report. There was no evidence of forced entry.
Fraud reported on Elizabeth Street
At 6:08 p.m. on Nov. 13, a case of fraud was reported that occurred on Oct. 27 in the 19000 block of Elizabeth Street.
The victim, a 30-year-old man, walked into the police station and stated he received a phone call claiming they were the fraud department of a bank. The caller requested the man to give his full Social Security number over the phone. Weeks later, the man saw what appeared to be fraudulent transactions on his bank statements. He talked to his local bank and his accounts have been locked and changed. He was also issued new credit cards.
Fraud reported on Harper Avenue
At 12:33 p.m. on Nov. 14, a case of fraud was reported in the 32000 block of Harper Avenue.
A skimming device was found on an ATM at a business. Upon arrival, the officer spoke to the owner, a 59-year-old man, and a machine technician, a 27-year-old man. The technician stated he came to the business and found the device attached to the ATM in the store. The device had two parts: a plate that covered the ATM insert card hole and a “Y” shaped device inserted in the card slot.
Both men had handled the devices prior to the officer’s arrival. Evidence was collected and photos were taken. The officer asked the owner to have employees take notice of suspicious behavior near the machine.
— Alyssa Ochss
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Macpherson wished the grads well.
City of St. Clair Shores
December 2024
City Council Meeting
Monday, December 2, 2024 Monday, December 16, 2024
7:00 p.m. City Hall, Council Chambers 27600 Jefferson Ave, St. Clair Shores
Scan QR code or visit www.scsmi.net/councilagendas to view agendas online.
Agendas are posted, by the end of business day, two Fridays before each meeting.
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Call Staff Writer Eric Czarnik at (586) 498-1058.
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