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Power Play for Heroes back to assist service
dog charity
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
ST. CLAIR SHORES — The Power Play for Heroes is back this year helping to raise money for Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs and featuring Red Wings alumni from many generations.
Paul Sabatini, a concept development product and business specialist for sports initiatives at GroupeSTAHL, said the game is set for 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 14 at the St. Clair Shores Civic Arena, located on 20000 Stephens Road. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and at that time, professional Indy NXT race car driver Nolan Allaer will be available for a meet-and-greet and autographs.
Admission to the game is $10 and kids 10 and under get in for free.
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WEEK 9 PREP FOOTBALL GAMES TO WATCH SPORTS
BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — High school football teams around the state are preparing for the most dramatic game of the season this weekend. This will be the final regular season game of 2025 for most teams and the games feature rivalries, playoff implications and seasons on the line.
Marquee matchup of the week
St. Clair Shores Lakeview at St. Clair Shores Lake Shore — 7 p.m. Oct. 24
This crosstown rivalry will be a great way to end the season for both teams. Lake Shore has had a rough season but can go out on a high note with a win over a rival to end the year. Lakeview, however, has made a playoff push after a 2-2 start to the season and a big win over Lake Shore before postseason play could be great for momentum.
Games to watch
Berkley at Madison Heights Lamphere
7 p.m. Oct. 24
The season will end for both of these teams with
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Lakeview
senior Logan Grubb, center, celebrates a touchdown during the Huskies’ 30-27 win Oct. 17 at Utica Eisenhower. Lakeview will travel to face crosstown rivals Lake Shore at 7 p.m. Oct. 24.
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
The Power Play for Heroes game is set for 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 14 at the St. Clair Shores Civic Arena, located on 20000 Stephens Road. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. For group tickets, contact Sabatini at paul@stahlsteam.com and for regular tickets, visit stahlshero25.eventbrite.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the door.
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Other featured guests include former Detroit Red Wings player Vladimir Konstantinov, former Detroit Red Wings player Darren McCarty, former NHL Zamboni Driver Al Sobotka, WXYZ Channel 7 sports reporter Brad Galli, former Detroit Red Wings player Drew Miller and more. Konstantinov will not participate in the game but will also be available for autographs in between periods.
Sabatini said there will also be a replica Stanley Cup and the real Ted Lindsay trophy will be available for photo ops.
Service dogs helping veterans
Sabatini said often when veterans get home, they experience thoughts of suicide and other health struggles when transitioning into civilian life.
“They get paired with this dog and it changes their whole life,” Sabatini said.
He went on to say that the group has had no suicides once a veteran is paired with a dog. When a person receives a dog through the charity, they don’t pay anything, and the Power Play for Heroes and other groups can sponsor a dog for them. So far, the event has provided nine dogs to veterans through the years.
“It’s just amazing the stories that you hear from these recipients and how it changes their life and that’s why we continue to do that,” Sabatini said.
The owners and employees at Stahls’ have a deep history of hockey and service in the armed forces.
“We said, ‘How can we pair those two passions together,’ and we created the Power Play for Heroes,” Sabatini said.
He said each year, the Detroit Red
Wings Alumni Association are fully on board
“They actually say it’s one of their marquee events throughout the year, their charity events,” Sabatini said.
Miller was a Detroit Red Wings hockey player from 2009 to 2017. He is also the current president of the Detroit Red Wings Alumni Association. He’s been participating in the game on and off for around five years. He said he enjoys being part of a hockey game and supporting local charities.
“We have such a great partnership with Stahls’ group and a lot of them become friends, a lot of those guys,” Miller said. “And it’s just a fun game of hockey to go out there and raise a lot of money for our heroes and give back.”
He said when he joined the Red Wings alumni, they were already playing games with Stahls.
“The relationship and partnership has been there for a long time,” Miller said.
Miller said the Detroit Red Wings Alumni Association started in 1960.
He said there’s a lot for fans to enjoy at the game and donate to a great cause.
“I’m looking forward to this game,” Miller said. “I think I know the guys on our team are looking forward to it and we just really do value our partnership with the Stahls’ group and this game, the Power Play for Heroes game.”
Sabatini said prior to the game, veterans will be recognized and honored with a Stahls team jersey. Some of the veterans who received a service dog attend the event as well.
As well as the game and signings from guests, there will also be auction items and memorabilia, face painting, raffle baskets and more.
For group tickets, contact Sabatini at paul@stahlsteam.com and for regular tickets, visit stahlshero25.eventbrite.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the door.
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Voters to consider Lakeview bond issue
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
Lakeview Public Schools is asking voters to consider a bond to complete renovations within the district.
Superintendent Karl Paulson said there is no increased tax levy increase for residents. The bond request is for 6.15 mills and would generate $44.1 million for the district. Paulson said bonds would be sold in 2026, 2028 and 2030. St. Clair Shores precincts 5-8 are voting on this issue.
“So it’s essentially scheduled to be like a six-year working project, with various things happening each of those two years,” Paulson said.
Paulson said they will sell bonds in spring 2026 with related work to be completed the same season. He said what the voters are approving is paying the bonds back over 25 years. He reiterated that what is being requested is a continuation of the current millage that sits at the same levy of 6.15 mills.
Paulson said they’re able to keep it the same due to the increase in taxable value in the affected areas.
“The timing of this set of sales and the timing of taxable value increases, those two things put together, plus we’re paying off old debt,” Paulson said. “(The year) 2001 debt is going to be paid off in 2026. You’re sort of done with that debt, adding on a little bit of new debt.”
Work will be completed at all seven school campuses within the district.
“It is not as exciting, maybe is the word, as the past couple of bonds in that we’re replacing classroom heating and cooling,” Paulson said.
He said the heating and cooling elements of the school buildings will be the main focus. Work would also be done in media centers, gyms and other areas. It will be completed in classrooms that don’t have new equipment or haven’t had work done in a while.
Heating and cooling elements are located in a cabinet by the windows in each classroom. Paulson said they’re able to draw in fresh air and have different parts to heat and cool the spaces.
“They were all put in either in 2002, 2003 and a few in 2004,” Paulson said. “So they’re all more than 20 years old.”
The equipment wasn’t expected to last as long as it did, but routine maintenance extended its lifetime to 20 years.
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Classic
Jennifer Fisher, Development Director and Renee Consiglio, hospitality coordinator, salon manager and Maggie’s daughter, hold up T-shirts designed for the “Pigs 4 Wigs” event in November.
‘Pigs 4 Wigs’ to raise money for children’s wigs
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids is hosting another “Pigs 4 Wigs” outreach with the assistance of police departments throughout Metro Detroit. The event lasts throughout the month of November in conjunction with “No Shave November,” a campaign focused on raising awareness and funds to fight cancer.
Maggie Varney, owner and founder of Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids, said her family has a long history of law enforcement with multiple family members involved in all levels of public safety. She said she has the utmost respect and admiration for what law enforcement officers do.
cars combine conversation and camaraderie
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — When it comes to metro Detroit car shows, the camaraderie between gearheads is on display as much as the classic cars.
Checking under the hoods of hot rods while sharing stories of drag racing back in the day is how car buffs bond over their vintage rides.
Scott Fritts cruised on over to at least 10 classic car shows this past summer.
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“I don’t think they get enough credit for how much they give back and help the community,” Varney said.
She said it was natural for her to reach out to police departments and started with a toy drive involving the St. Clair Shores Police Department. Varney said she participated in a Cops for Kids drive at the department and it was mentioned how they need to get more involved with Wigs 4 Kids. Varney suggested they could sponsor a child and raise enough funds for a wig.
“They really liked it because with our adopt-a-kid program, you receive a before and after photo of the child,” Varney said.
The event truly came about when an officer
LEFT: The Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids facility in St. Clair Shores has a wide range of services available for children experiencing diagnoses like cancer, alopecia and more.
Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
The custom paint on a 1960 Buick LeSabre is eye-catching as spectators walk around Jammin’ at the Junction Sept. 27 in Roseville.
Photo by Liz Carnegie
CELEBRATE DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS WITH ALTAR MAKING, BALLET
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Lorenzo Cultural Center has several Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) events scheduled Oct. 30 through Nov. 6. The Lorenzo Cultural Center is located on the Macomb Community College Center Campus at 44575 Garfield Road.
Día de los Muertos — Day of the Dead — is generally celebrated in Mexico Nov. 1-2, with variations observed in other Latin American countries and different parts of the world. The holiday celebrates the lives of the deceased through decorative altars of sugar skulls, candles, water, bright-colored tissue paper, flowers and photos.
One of the events is an altar-making workshop at 1 p.m. Nov. 1 Under the guidance of the Anton Art Center, participants will make their own altars to honor loved ones who have passed away. All are encouraged to bring photos or keepsakes. There will be limited craft materials on site.
On Nov. 2, the cultural center will present “Brunch & Ballet with Ballet Folklorico” at 1 p.m. Traditional Mexican folk dance — with influences from indigenous, African and Spanish cultures — will be performed in authentic regional costumes. Brunch-styled refreshments will be provided.
MCC AGAIN NAMED ‘VETERAN-FRIENDLY SCHOOL’
WARREN/CLINTON TOWNSHIP — For the 10th straight year, the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency recognized Macomb Community College as a certified Veteran-Friendly School, awarding the college gold-level recognition for the 2025-26 school year.
The VFS program was created by MVAA to recognize colleges and universities across Michigan that demonstrate a commitment to supporting veterans, active-duty service members and their families in utilizing their GI Bill and navigating other educational resources. Colleges can earn gold, silver and bronze level status.
To register and to view the complete list of Día de los Muertos events, visit lorenzoculturalcenter.com. The center will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 30 through Nov. 6.
Governor proclaims October Michigan Apple Month
LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed October to be Michigan Apple Month, celebrating and acknowledging the Michigan apple industry and its growers.
According to an Oct. 6 press release from the Michigan Apple Committee, Michigan’s 850 apple growers harvested an estimated 1.28 billion pounds of apples last year. Growers are estimating a similar-sized crop for 2025. Michigan has more than 17.6 million apple trees spanning over 38,000 acres.
The Michigan Apple Committee is a grower-funded nonprofit organization devoted to marketing, education and research activities to distinguish the Michigan apple and encourage its consumption in Michigan and around the world. For more information, go to michiga napples.com.
To earn gold-level status, an institution must meet six of MVAA’s seven judging criteria. They are: an established process for identification of current student veterans; veteran-specific website; active student veteran organization or club; veteran-specific career services, resources, advising, and/or outcome monitoring; oncampus veterans’ coordinator and/or designated staff point of contact; system to evaluate and award academic credit based on prior military training and experience; and monitoring and evaluation of student veteran academic retention, progress and graduation rates.
MVAA is a state government agency operating under the Michigan Department of Military and Veteran Affairs. It serves as the central coordinating point for Michigan veterans, connecting those who have served in the U.S. armed forces and their families to services and benefits throughout the state.
File photo by Deb Jacques
Photo provided by the Michigan Apple Committee
Car shows
“It’s just hanging out with the guys talking about how much money we put into our cars,” said Fritts, who owns a blue 2017 Ford Mustang. “We’ll talk for hours on end to other people. It’s just relaxing. Family and friends stop by.”
On Sept. 27, the Auburn Hills resident attended the Jammin’ at the Junction classic car show in Roseville with co-worker Bill Burke and his son, Ryan Burke. Jammin’ at the Junction is an annual event that the Roseville Downtown Development Authority hosts on Utica Road between Gratiot Avenue and 12 Mile Road. Car buffs displayed their souped-up vehicles, customized motorcycles and more.
“It’s a local event so I don’t have to go far for it,” said Bill Burke, a Roseville resident and owner of a 1979 Plymouth Arrow, which he calls his Poison Arrow. “We like to see what other people have done to their cars.”
The trio is always tinkering in their garages to make the cars their own.
“We’re guys that don’t buy it from the factory,” Fritts said.
“We change everything,” Bill Burke said.
“We put our own personal preferences and what we like,” said Ryan Burke, of Shelby Township.
They would also like to see younger generations carry on the classic car tradition, something that seems to be missing.
Over at another spot at Jammin’ at the Junction, Chris Mielke and his wife, Ada Mielke, of Roseville; their uncle, John Mielke, of St. Clair Shores; and friend Larry Roberson, of Clinton Township, spent the day taking in the car culture.
Although Roberson doesn’t have a classic car, “I just hang out with the guys. I’m here with good people. There are different walks of life but a common ground around here.”
“We sit back and have a good time,” John Mielke said.
“I like the old school cars. It brings back nostalgia,” said Ada Mielke, owner of a 1994 Ford Mustang GT convertible. “I like the sounds, the rumbles, the smell of the old gas.”
Chris Mielke’s dad, Ken Mielke, who was John’s brother, owned a red 1965 Plymouth Barracuda and was always at Jammin’ at the Junction. Ken died in 2021, but his family kept up the tradition of attending car shows.
“He won a trophy his last year here, and two months later he was gone,” John Mielke said. “He did all the work in his garage, including painting it.”
Ken Mielke was an influence on his son, Chris.
“I was born into cars. I started build-
ing my first Jeep at 14,” Chris Mielke said. “I still own it. I was literally brought up at the old Mount Clemens race track. My mom took cotton out of the blanket into our ears because it was so loud.”
On Sept. 28, the good vibes carried over to the 25th annual Holy Cross Classic Cruisers show at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Warren, which drew car fans and church members who volunteered to help with the show. Co-Presidents Ron Ratzow and Fred Birchard welcomed the crowd. Birchard owns three classic cars: a 1948 Ford Deluxe Coupe street rod, a 1957 Ford Thunderbird and a 1966 Ford Mustang.
“We love trying to bring people together that enjoy cars,” Birchard said. “We’re like golfers. Golfers do anything to play golf. We do anything to play with a car, old cars particularly. We have cars from 1929 in the club, a ’32 Ford, a dozen or more prewar cars.”
“We have about 15 to 20 members in our car club. Half of them are members of the church,” Ratzow said. “Our whole purpose of the club is to let people have the opportunity to know Jesus.”
Ratzow, of Harrison Township, loves to bring his two-door 1935 Ford Sedan street rod to shows as well as his 1983 Chevrolet Malibu station wagon, which he modified so it resembled a Chevrolet El Camino. One of his favorite cars was his 1956 two-door Lincoln Premiere hardtop.
“I wish I wouldn’t have gotten rid of it,” he said.
Randy Stier, who owns a 1966 Ford Mustang fastback, also made it out to the Holy Cross Classic Cruisers show.
“I’m 78 and I’ve been doing this since I was 16,” the Warren resident said. “Car shows every weekend. I run into people I haven’t seen in a while. Car guys are good guys. Someone will show up with jumper cables or whatever you need.”
Madison Heights resident Paul Christlieb — who owns a 2007 Ford F-150 Harley Davidson Edition — attended the Holy Cross Classic Cruisers show for the first time this year.
“It’s awesome. The camaraderie is great,” he said. “You can walk out here and talk to anybody. If you have a problem, they come and help.”
Pretty soon the car shows will end until 2026.
“That is the time to work on them,” Christlieb said. “The cars get done in the fall and winter for next year.”
The Holy Cross Classic Cruisers has two shows every year: a blessing of the rides in the spring and a car show every fall.
SPOTLIGHT ON CAR CARE
Local, state professionals share tips to get your car winter ready
BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — Between scraping your windshield and navigating snowy roads, winter driving isn’t always easy. But taking a few minutes and some easy steps can help prepare your vehicle to keep you safe in Michigan’s winter.
Rick Killewald, a master mechanic at Snappy Oil in Clinton Township, suggests drivers check some of their wear-and-tear parts, such as hoses and belts, in preparation for winter.
He also suggested drivers check parts such as wiper blades, and make sure their battery is holding a charge. It’s also important, he said, to check tire pressures and make sure they aren’t dry-rotted or bald.
“Usually on the driver’s door panel, inside the door, it tells you what the tire pressure is supposed
to be,” he said.
Killewald said the shop he works at is available to help drivers get their cars ready for winter.
“We check the tires, check the brakes, make sure the battery, hoses, belts, wipers are good,” he said. “That’s basically what we check for winter, just to make sure they’re all good for winter.”
In a press release, the Michigan State Police also told drivers to remove all snow and ice before driving.
“Snow, ice and dirt buildup can dim the beams of lights and reduce visibility, and snow and ice from the roof can fall onto your windshield and block your view of the road,” the release states.
The release also states drivers can be hit with a fine if snow or ice from their vehicle impairs the visibility of other drivers by hitting their windshields, the road or the shoulder.
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Experts say drivers should check some of their wear-and-tear parts, such as hoses and belts, in preparation for winter.
Photo by Brian Wells
an out-of-conference game, but a competitive one nonetheless. Berkley finds itself in second in the Oakland Activities Association-Gold, and after starting the season 1-3 is now playing with the chance to make the postseason. Lamphere is third in the Macomb Area Conference-Gold and will be looking to secure a 6-3 season.
Oxford at Macomb Dakota
7 p.m. Oct. 24
Oxford ends the season with two difficult out-of-conference opponents after a Week 8 matchup against highly ranked North Farmington. The team is in a battle for second place within the OAA-Red and will be looking for a strong finish. Dakota is aiming to finish 2025 with just two losses and become a threat in the postseason.
Utica at Warren Cousino
7 p.m. Oct. 24
This matchup features two of the best teams in the MAC as Utica is tied atop the MAC-White and Cousino will finish in second in the MAC-Blue. Cousino’s only division loss this year is to MAC-Blue champion Port Huron Northern, and both of these teams will
CarsIf drivers don’t have an ice scraper, they can use items such as an expired credit card or gift card, an old CD or CD case, a dustpan or plastic kitchen utensils. However, drivers should avoid using metal tools to scrape ice as it can scratch the glass, and warm water can crack the glass if used to clear ice.
The press release also states drivers should keep their gas tank at least half full to help prevent the fuel lines from freezing, and
be looking to go into postseason play with an emphatic regular-season finale win.
Grand Blanc at Romeo
7 p.m. Oct. 24
Grand Blanc may not be a local team, but it’s impossible to look at this week’s games and not highlight this one. Romeo finished the season with a perfect 5-0 record in the MAC-Red and won the division, while Grand Blanc is on the hunt for an undefeated season. Grand Blanc will have to get through Romeo after getting through then-undefeated Davison to achieve a 9-0 record in 2025.
Birmingham Groves at Birmingham Seaholm
7 p.m. Oct. 24
One of the biggest rivalries in the metro Detroit area is Seaholm versus Groves, and Seaholm will host this year’s showdown. Both teams are having solid seasons and will finish toward the top of their respective divisions. Two seasons ago, Seaholm defeated Groves in the regular season and in the postseason, but Groves returned the favor by accomplishing the exact same feat in 2024. That puts these rivals as playoff-caliber teams that are 2-2 in the last four meetings, and it should make for an electric Friday night at Seaholm High School.
emergency winter supplies should be kept in the vehicle at all times.
Some of the items recommended include flashlights, hand warmers, toilet paper, high-calorie foods such as nuts, granola bars and dried fruit, and extra mittens, hats and socks. Blankets and shovels can also be useful.
The press release also states drivers should allow plenty of time to reach their destination.
“Allow plenty of time to reach your destination so you won’t be tempted to drive faster than you should,” the release states.
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ST. CLAIR SHORES SENTINEL
KeEp the darknesS at bay during gloOmy winter days
BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — With fall’s arrival and winter’s approach, shorter days paired with colder weather can do a number on people’s mental health.
Seasonal affective disorder is a sub-type of depression that is influenced by seasonal patterns, typically occurring in relation to the winter months. While research surrounding SAD has not been able to find a definitive cause for why it occurs, it nevertheless has been found in “millions” of people, according to Oakland University psychologist David Schwartz.
“Most of the thinking in a lot of the research seems to point to that when the days get shorter and we have less sunlight, that those affect things like the hormones in our body, as well as neurotransmitters like serotonin (and) melatonin, and that can cause changes within the brain chemistry that can affect depression,” Schwartz said. “It often can affect people who are already
prone to other types of depression as well or who have other stressors going on in their life, but sometimes it can happen completely independently of that too. The one silver lining with this type of depression is that it is highly predictable, so that gives us plenty of time to prepare and know it’s coming and do a number of things that can hopefully mitigate some of its effects so that it’s not as severe.”
The effects of Seasonal affective disorder can be debilitating, and one also does not need to be clinically depressed to find oneself impacted negatively by the changing of the seasons. Luckily, there are ways that have been devised to mitigate these seasoninduced issues that do not require medical help — though those who believe they might have Seasonal affective disorder are encouraged to meet with a psychologist.
One common way of countering the seasonal darkness is to undertake light box therapy, which involves spending a prolonged amount of time around a bright light.
“(Light boxes) are actually rather inex-
pensive now; you can find them in the $20$40 range,” Schwartz said. “They usually recommend 20 minutes a day or more sitting in front of that light during the winters when we’re not getting as much sunlight. Of course, anything anyone can do to get themselves outside and exposed to real sunlight is going to be helpful for that too; when we have those rare days when the sun comes out in the winter, even if it’s cold, taking a five or 10-minute walk or sitting on your balcony or porch of your apartment can do wonders.”
Redesigning spaces to take on a summer theme or feel can be a way of getting the brain into the right mood. Schwartz has worked with students where corners of dorms have been turned into little slices of summer with inflatable palm trees, light boxes and even some sand. Putting up pictures of summer scenes to remind you that the winter will eventually end helps as well.
On furthering the redecorating aspects into full interior design overhauls, Steph
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Light box therapy is one method of addressing seasonal affective disorder at home. Shutterstock image
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Morris, of interior design firm North + Birch Interior Design, says using fabrics such as linens and building cozy spaces around windows can go a long way in making the winter months livable.
“We use a lot of linens in our designs,” Morris said. “A lot of our designs are pretty timeless and linen is a classic textile that’s stood the test of time. It’s good in any season; it’s really cool and crisp in the summer yet still very cozy in the winter, and it also has a great hand that gets softer over time. There’s a relaxed feel about it because we expect linen to wrinkle and show some movement in it, but also, it’s still very classic and tailored all at the same time.”
Another recommendation from Morris is to incorporate houseplants and use more earthy tones for furniture and other elements when possible. In order to get more light into a space, Morris says to work in more accent lighting and use warmer-colored bulbs around a residence.
“That soft, ambient lighting (from accent lights) is extra cozy in the winter, so we keep the ceiling lights on a dimmer and then we really warm up the space through wall
sconces and table lamps,” Morris said. “We use a warmer wattage often referred to as a ‘daylight’ light, especially in the table lamps.”
When Schwartz is working with someone who is known to be affected by Seasonal affective disorder, he works with them to set up a variety of little things to help them get into a summer mood despite the season. Developing and listening to a playlist of summer music can help put the mind in brighter, warmer times. Patients with Seasonal affective disorder may also be asked to incorporate as many summer behaviors and activities as possible into their daily habits.
“Some (behaviors) obviously they can’t do during the winter … but there’s a lot of things we do during the summer that we probably don’t realize we stop doing during the winter,” Schwartz said. “If we keep those same routines, it helps us keep in that mindset of looking toward the summer (and) is also just a reminder that spring is coming. We know that there’s a time limit to this.”
It’s the fact that Seasonal affective disorder has a sort-of time limit in the arrival of spring that, in Schwartz’s eyes, makes it easier to manage than other forms of depression. The end is always in sight and — with enough therapy, redecorating, habit rewiring and work with professionals — the light at the tunnel’s end will be as warm as it is bright.
CRIME WATCH
Retail fraud reported on Harper Avenue
At 8:22 p.m. on Oct. 14, a report was made about a case of retail fraud that occurred in the 31000 block of Harper Avenue.
An officer spoke with the key holder who had footage of the incident. The footage shows the first suspect walk in and walk around the store near the deodorant aisle, taking items off the shelves. They walk out of the store with a pink bag in their hand. The second suspect walks in and obtains a hand-held shopping basket according to the report. They do the same as the first suspect. The cashier was then alerted to their presence by a customer. When one of the suspects walked out, she called out, “Hey!” in an attempt to get his attention. The suspect then said, “Have a good one,” before walking out of the store and leaving on a bike. The other suspect left on foot.
The officer spoke to the store manager over the phone who indicated they’d like to open a report and that they had the footage for the officer.
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Pigs 4 Wigs
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from Milford knew a family who received a wig for their child.
“He said, ‘We’d like to do a fundraiser for, you know, how can we help?’” Varney said. “So we told him about the adopt-a-kid, and he goes, ‘Well, why don’t we get more police departments involved?’”
The police officer suggested he and Varney could reach out to departments and host the fundraiser in “No Shave November.” The officer said the men could grow out their facial hair and the women could wear nail polish or earrings. Varney said the officer informed her that law enforcement officers usually don’t get to grow their hair or wear nail polish or earrings.
“What’s good is people will notice cause that’s not your norm and they will ask you and it gives you a chance to talk about the program,” Varney said.
The officer coined the “Pigs 4 Wigs” event name.
“He came up with it, not us,” Varney said.
“He wanted to take something bad and make something good,” said Jennifer Fisher, development director of Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids.
Varney said one year, officers from different departments made it a competition to see who could raise the most money. She said Sterling Heights has usually come out on top most years, but that one year, the Wolverine Lake Police Department beat their effort when a “secret angel” donated a large
amount of money.
“But it’s a friendly competition,” Varney said.
“It’s all for the kids,” Fisher said.
Participating departments include Fraser, Hazel Park, Lathrup Village, Milford, Orchard Lake, Portage, Romeo, Shelby Township, South Lyon, St. Clair Shores, Sterling Heights and Wolverine Lake.
Multiple departments including St. Clair Shores, Sterling Heights and others have donated over $500 and received a star on the organization’s Galaxy Wall in their facility located on Harper Avenue.
Varney said their program transcends all socioeconomic boundaries.
“And a lot of them (officers) know kids in the community that they serve that are going in through our program so that makes it even more real to them,” Varney said.
The charity has been around for around 22 years and has assisted thousands of children with different diagnoses such as cancer, alopecia, blood diseases and more. They service all of Michigan including the Upper Peninsula. This year, they received thousands of hair donations from 68 countries.
They also receive all types of hair including straight hair, curly hair with all different curl patterns and everything in between. If they don’t have a specific hair texture, Varney said they use different hairstyling methods to create them.
The charity also offers a wide range of other services to their clients including spa days, makeup lessons, hair styling lessons, counseling services and more. To find out more about Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids, visit their website at wigs4kids.org.
Another big part of the bond will be converting the administrative side of the Wheat Early Childhood Center to a complete early childhood center. Administrative offices will be moved to another location.
Other projects include roofing, upgrades to the Jefferson Middle School tennis courts, security upgrades and more. Paulson said the only way to do big projects in Michigan is through the bond process.
“School districts go through the exercise of having an election with their local community and they have a bond proposal, and they identify the dollar amount, and the dollar amount relates to the tax levy required to pay those (dollars) back,” Paulson said.
Paulson said they sometimes use general fund money and bond money to com-
plete projects. He said some school districts don’t have general funds at all. The school district has been saving money in its general fund over the years. Paulson also said later in the interview they cannot expect the state to fund schools where they can spend over $40 million dollars when their budget is around $65 million.
The rules of the bond are strict. The school district cannot use the funds for items outside of the preplanned outline they submitted to the state for approval.
Lakeview Public Schools Board President Dan Dombrowski said in an email the district has been grateful to the community for approving work thus far.
“We hope that the public will again support the District in the latest request for Bond approval to complete more projects related to student growth and achievement while addressing needed upgrades due to the aging of equipment and infrastructure,” Dombrowski said
Hungry Howie’s Pizza celebrates grand opening in St Clair Shores
Hungry Howie’s Pizza has a new location. Sitting at the corner of Harper Avenue and Ardmore Park Drive, just south of 11 Mile Road, Hungry Howie’s Pizza is ready to serve the residents of St. Clair Shores the flavored crust pizza that made Hungry Howie’s famous. Hungry Howie’s offers round pizza, thin crust, deep dish and its new Detroit-style pizza that has the sauce on top — where it’s supposed be. The pizzeria also offers one-of-akind oven-baked subs, salads, wings and a wide variety of tasty bread choices such as Howie Bread, 3 Cheeser Howie Bread, Deep Dish 3 Cheeser Howie Bread, Stuffed Howie Bread and Cinnamon Howie Bread. The Hungry Howie’s staff is excited to meet and serve the people of St. Clair Shores. Located at 27101 Harper Ave. in St Clair Shores, people can call (586) 722-2885 or order online at hungryhowies.com.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
11A/ ST. CLAIR SHORES SENTINEL • OCTOBER 22, 2025
OCT. 24-25
St. Clair Shores Halloween Tour: Take self-guided driving tour of 25 decorated houses throughout city, 6-9 p.m. with “no scare” actors from 6-7 p.m., see St. Clair Shores Halloween Tour Facebook page and SCSHalloween Instagram page for map, read story at candgnews.com
Christmas resale: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (early bird at 8 a.m.) Oct. 24 and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 25, gym at St. Margaret of Scotland, 21201 E. 13 Mile Road in St. Clair Shores, (586) 293-2240
OCT. 25
Downtown Social District: Live music by Paper Covers Rock, food trucks, outdoor games and more, 5 p.m.-midnight, Greater Mack Avenue between Nine Mile Road and intersection of Nine Mack and Cavalier drives in St. Clair Shores, scsmi.net/social-district, facebook.com/downtownstclairshores
OCT. 26
Halloween Fun Fest: Features trick-or-treating, cider and doughnuts, bounce houses, petting zoo, Bubba Balloona Chick, safety and anti-bullying coloring and activity books, and more, 1-4 p.m., Veterans Memorial Park, 32400 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, purchase wristband for 30-minute time slot
in advance, St. Clair Shores Parks and Recreation, 20000 Stephens Road, (586) 445-5350, facebook. com/st.clairshoresparksandrecreation
NOV. 1
‘Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot’: Free screening of 2024 movie about church members who adopt children from foster system in Texas, 3 p.m. (doors and light refreshments at 2:30 p.m.), Bethel Lutheran Church, 26400 Little Mack Ave. in St. Clair Shores, (248) 495-6089
NOV. 8
Sandsbash XXVI: Fundraiser for Special Olympics Michigan, includes open bar, family-style dinner, live entertainment by Full Circle Project, dancing, raffles, live auctions and more, 6 p.m.-1 a.m., Barrister Gardens, 24225 Harper Ave. in St. Clair Shores, facebook. com/groups/sandsbash
NOV. 19
Silent Book Group: For ages 18 and older, bring own book, 6:15-7:45 p.m. with reading at 6:30 p.m., library in J-Building on Macomb Community College - South Campus, 14500 E. 12 Mile Road in Warren, group to resume at St. Clair Shores Public Library in 2026, (586) 771-9020, scslibrary.org
To view more Community Calendar and to submit your own event, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise an event, call (586) 498-8000.
ONGOING
Pumpkin patch: Also free pumpkin recipe and coloring kit, noon-5 p.m. Sundays and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays until Oct. 30 and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 31, Lake Shore Presbyterian Chruch,27801 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, facebook.com/ share/17Jyg8axYe
St. Clair Shores Community Chorus rehearsals: For ages 14 and older, 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church, 22360 13 Mile Road, www. scscommunitychorus.org
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 St., (586) 944-8253, lpcofscs@ gmail.com, lakesidepaletteclub.org
Activities for seniors: Crafting, movies, knitting and crocheting, dominoes, euchre, pickleball and more, St. Clair Shores Senior Center for Active Adults, 20100 Stephens Road, (586) 445-0996
St. Gertrude Senior’s Club meetups: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays, St. Margaret of Scotland, 21201 E. 13 Mile Road in St. Clair Shores, (586) 293-2240
Overeaters Anonymous meetings: 10 a.m. Saturdays, St. Margaret of Scotland, 21201 E. 13 Mile Road in St. Clair Shores, (586) 293-0814
Lakeshore Ukulele Strummersjam sessions: All levels welcome, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Lakeshore Presbyterian Church, 27801 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, (586) 321-9535
MI Options Medicare Assistance Program: Get free unbiased counseling during enrollment period (ends Dec. 7), one-on-one appointments available by phone, virtually or in person, (248) 262-0545, find locations at ageways.org/calendar
Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less: Virtual 15-week program presented by AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services and led by registered dietitian nutritionist, free for first-time participants ages 60 and older, register at (833) 262-2200 or wellnessprograms@ageways. org, tinyurl.com/agewaysworkshops
Health workshops: Hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, corewellhealth.org/classes-events/ southeast-michigan
Lupus support groups: 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of month and 7 p.m. every last Wednesday of month, Zoom, (248) 901-7299, milupus.org/support-groups
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Welcome to the ‘Sandsbash’
ST. CLAIR SHORES — The “Sandsbash” is back with live entertainment, food and dancing, all to support a great cause. The event this year is held from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Nov. 8. Tickets are $60 until Oct. 24 and $70 at the door. The bash will be held at Barrister Gardens located at 24225 Harper Avenue. This year, the event supports Wertz Warriors benefiting the Special Olympics. The event features live entertainment, an open bar, a “family style” dinner and more. The color scheme is “Red Accent” with the press release stating a touch of red goes a long way. For more information or to purchase tickets until Oct. 24 contact Al Melfi at (586) 489-6220, Dinghy Concepts at (586) 879-3061, April Sikes Fish at (586) 405-5131 or Marty Sikes at (586) 5304072.
ROCHESTER — Rochester Christian University is seeking donations for its new Professional Clothes Closet, which will provide current students with free access to professional clothing appropriate for interviews, internships, networking events, conferences and career fairs. The type of clothing needed is modern professional suits and suit separates (jackets/blazers, pants, skirts, and dresses); button-up shirts and blouses; and gently used/like new dress shoes and belts. All items must be recently cleaned, with no rips, tears, missing buttons, or stains.
Rebekah Pinchback, dean of the School of Business and Technology, started the initiative to help remove financial barriers for students and empower them with free career wear, so they can step into professional opportunities with confidence.
“It has become evident that not all students have access to necessary career wear. Our goal is to help our Warriors feel confident, professional and prepared when making a positive first impression,” Pinchback said in a press release.
The closet is size-inclusive, and all clothing is provided at no cost to students. Students also receive free resources and information on the importance of dressing professionally and the different types of professional attire in the workplace.
To support this initiative, email Pinchback at rpinchback@rcu.edu to contribute clothing; purchase item(s) from the closet’s Amazon wish list; or direct funds to this university gift fund.
Matt Dion, a 2008 alumnus and owner of Closets by Design,
partnered with the university to install
for
“We are so grateful to Matt for donating time and supporting our students in this way,” Pinchback said in a press release. For more information, email rpinchback@rcu.edu.
Franklin prepares for another Franklinstein Frenzy
FRANKLIN — Main Street Franklin will hold its annual Franklinstein Frenzy on Saturday, Oct. 25. This Halloween-themed celebration invites the community to dress in costume and enjoy treats and activities.
There will be a Halloween parade to kick off the event at noon. Free trick-or-treat bags will be provided by the Franklin Baseball League for kids to use while collecting candy at the local businesses on Main Street. Trick-or-treating starts at 12:30 p.m. Arts and crafts for kids will be provided by the Franklin Public Library. At 12:45 p.m., the Pumpkin Roll, sponsored by Novak Real Estate Partners and Max Broock Realtors, will begin at the Kreger House. Registration to participate in rolling a pumpkin will begin onsite at 12:30 p.m.
Guests can enjoy Franklin Cider Mill cider and doughnuts to get in the fall
Throughout the event there will be visits from Frankenstein and
be “Spooktacular Merchant Savings,” according to a press release. Learn more about this free event at MainStreetFranklinMi.com.
EVENT IS A SWEET TREAT FOR THE TOTS
Trevor McMastor, a junior digital marketing major, checks out RCU’s new Professional Clothes Closet.
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45. *Silver ammo, useful against werewolves, sing.
47. Rooster’s girlfriend
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50. Sportscaster Andrews
52. *One of two first ever fun size candy bars
55. Unbroken mustang
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59. Missouri River tributary
60. Chooses
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Tag in the bag
MACOMB TOWNSHIP — On Sept. 30 at around 6:30 p.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the 21500 block of Dupont Drive for a suspicious circumstances report.
Deputies spoke with a 44-year-old Macomb Township woman, who said she found an Apple-branded tracking device in her son’s backpack. She had not placed the device in there herself and, after discussing the situation with deputies, suspected it could have been done mistakenly by another parent.
Breaking and entering
MACOMB TOWNSHIP — On Sept. 30 at around 12:10 p.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the 46500 block of Chelon Court for a breaking and entering report.
Deputies spoke with an employee of the property’s ownership company, who said a mobile home had signs of prying around its doorframe, discarded fake nails around the inside and a burn mark on the carpet toward the rear of the unit. Deputies confirmed the damage and litter upon inspecting the home.
The employee said the property management firm would like to press charges.
Narcotics stop
MACOMB TOWNSHIP — On Sept. 29 at around 7:50 p.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies initiated a traffic stop around Hall Road and Gratiot Avenue.
While pulling into a convenience store, deputies checked the license plate of a parked car and discovered the driver had a suspended license. After the driver, a 70-year-old Macomb Township man, left the property, deputies initiated a traffic stop.
After confirming the suspended license and arresting the man, deputies conducted an inspection of the car and found a medicine bottle with four suspected rocks of crack cocaine within it.
The man was taken to the Macomb County Jail.
Damaged car
MACOMB TOWNSHIP — On Sept. 28 at around 9 a.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the 45700 block of Morceau Drive for an unlawful driving away report.
Deputies spoke with a 54-year-old Macomb Township woman who said around 8:50 a.m. she found her car in the street with a broken rear window. Deputies inspected the car, noticing what appeared to be blood on the door and damage to armrests and the center console along with the initially reported glass damage.
The woman told deputies she was having trouble with her coworkers, one of which threatened her by
she drove. The woman wished to press charges.
Arrestee suspected in multiple larcenies
GROSSE POINTE PARK — A 29-year-old Detroit man who was identified through what police said were “investigative leads” was in custody after he was arrested for a larceny in the 1300 block of Buckingham Road Sept. 29. Police said the suspect was on a GPS tether at the time, which placed him in the location of several other previous larcenies in Grosse Pointe Park. According to a police report, the suspect was charged with multiple felonies, including larceny over $1,000, fleeing and eluding, use of a motor vehicle in the commission of a felony and habitual offender. His bond was set at $500,000 and he was in the Wayne County Jail.
Stolen vehicle recovered
GROSSE POINTE PARK — Sometime between the hours of 11 p.m. Sept. 20 and 7:30 a.m. Oct. 1, an unknown suspect is said to have stolen a 2021 Mercedes Benz from the driveway of a home in the 1000 block of Berkshire Road. Police said the key fob was left inside the vehicle, which is how it was stolen. The vehicle was later recovered in Detroit, but it was unoccupied when police found it.
Vehicle broken into
GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Sometime between the hours of 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5 and 6:45 a.m. Oct. 6, an unknown suspect is said to have broken into a black 2025 Ram while it was parked on the street in the 400 block of Moran Road and stolen the in-dash screen and control system. Police said the suspect smashed out the rear driver’s side window to gain access to the vehicle.
Child’s bike stolen from backyard
GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Home surveillance footage is said to show an unknown man walk into the backyard of a home in the 400 block of McKinley Road at around 11 p.m. Oct. 5 and steal a child’s orange bicycle. The suspect was last seen heading south on McKinley toward Chalfonte Avenue.
Wrong-way driver found to be intoxicated driver
GROSSE POINTE FARMS — A 35-year-old Grosse Pointe Woods woman was facing a charge of operating while intoxicated after she was stopped by police in the area of Mack Avenue and Kerby Road at 12:19 a.m. Oct. 9 for driving the wrong way on Mack. Police asked the driver if she knew she was going the wrong way, to which she reportedly responded, “I don’t know — I’m
the driver began scrolling through her phone. She had a blood alcohol level of 0.206% in a preliminary breath test, police said. She was arrested and her vehicle was impounded.
Suspects pay with counterfeit cash
GROSSE POINTE CITY — Three unknown suspects are said to have worked as a team to pass three counterfeit $100 bills at The Village Lululemon store Sept. 30. Police said the same trio — two men and a woman — pulled the same scheme at other Lululemon stores in metro Detroit and Ohio. Police were still investigating this incident.
Stolen truck located
HARRISON TOWNSHIP — On Oct. 2 at around 1 p.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the 24600 block of North Elda Court for a possible stolen vehicle.
The Harper Woods Police Department was looking for a Penske-brand rental truck that was reported as stolen. Deputies located the truck at the end of North Elda Court, noting the vehicle to be in good condition. The truck was reported as found and a towing company was called to recover the vehicle.
Car borrowing was unauthorized
HARRISON TOWNSHIP — On Sept. 30 at around 1:20 p.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the 37900 block of Townhall Street for a joyriding report.
Deputies spoke with a 43-year-old Harrison Township man who said an 18-year-old Brooklyn, Michigan, man he let stay the night took his car. The Harrison Township man spoke with the suspect, who said he took the car to transport a friend to a hospital in Detroit.
Deputies spoke with the suspect over the phone, and he confirmed taking the car in order to drive a friend to the hospital. The man said he would return the car within the day.
Disorderly incident
MOUNT CLEMENS — On Sept. 22 at around 5:15 a.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the Shell gas station at 12 Market Street for a disorderly person report. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with a 61-year-old Fraser man who was holding his eyes and placing ranch dressing on his face. The man told deputies he was sleeping on the property when a 44-yearold Mount Clemens man pepper sprayed him.
Deputies spoke with the 44-year-old, who said he had told the Fraser man to leave the property multiple times. On the final attempt to get the Fraser man to
(the 44-year-old’s) face.” The 44-year-old man then sprayed the Fraser man with pepper gel.
Bicycle banditry
MOUNT CLEMENS — On Oct. 2 at around 5 p.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the 140 block of North Willson Boulevard for a larceny report.
Deputies spoke with a 43-year-old Mount Clemens woman who said her electric bike was stolen from her porch sometime between 1:30 a.m. and 6 a.m. The woman wished to press charges if her bike was found.
Theft reported ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 9:36 a.m. on Oct. 7, a report was made about a theft that occurred in the 25000 block of Little Mack Avenue on Sept. 29.
The manager of the establishment said on a previous date a suspect walked in carrying a small dog. She allegedly took two packages of a product and dropped one package into her pocket as she approached the counter. She reportedly told the clerk she forgot her wallet, set one package on the counter and left. On the report date, the same woman came into the store, the manager recognized her and told her to leave. The manager caught a picture of the license plate