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OUR FIRST RESPONDERS Optimist Club Hosts SCS Appreciation Breakfast
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he Optimist Club of St. Clair Shores hosted the SCS Police & Fire Appreciation & Recognition Breakfast on May 19. Of the 170 people in attendance, 103 included police and firefighters and their family members. This gathering was extra special, since the breakfast had not been held since 2019 due to the pandemic.
Both departments recognized individuals and handed out their department certificates from late 2019, 2020 and 2021. For the police, officers were honored for meritorious service, lifesaving and an award for valor. The Fire Department presented special recognition, lifesaving, letter of accommodation awards and firefighter of the year. Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel served as the guest speaker at the event. In addition, the breakfast was sponsored by Michigan Schools & Government Credit Union, Bagnasco Calcaterra Funeral Home, Kaul Funeral Home and The Loop.
“Prior to Covid, this had been an annual appreciation and recognition breakfast for both St. Clair Shores departments," Optimist Club President Debbie DePape said. "As one of our signature events, we are very proud of both our police and firefighters and look forward to next year's event.”
Top: Representatives of Michigan Schools & Government Credit Union (far left and far right) followed by, left to right, Optimist Club Vice President Dave Martin, Fire Chief James Piper, Police Chief Jason Allen and Optimist Club President Debbie DePape Bottom: SCS police and firefighters with Miss St. Clair Shores Savannah Dynkowski
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