Golf course parking lot to receive repairs
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
At its meeting on Oct. 20, the St. Clair Shores City Council approved parking lot repairs for the St. Clair Shores Golf Club in a 5-1 vote.
Councilwoman Candice Rusie cast the
opposing vote and Councilman Ronald Frederick was excused from the meeting.
Items attached to the agenda state that city officials believe the parking lot to be over 50 years old and that it has been in a state of disrepair for a number of years.
“In 2022, the City solicited bids for its reconstruction, with the lowest asphalt bid
received at $703,681,” the item stated. “That estimate did not include the area behind and around the pro shop, where the first tee and golf carts are staged.”
City staff created an updated proposal that includes all areas of the parking lot and reflects current material pricing, the item states.
See PARKING LOT on page 15A
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
Residents with homes on the canals along Benjamin and Statler streets will pay for a dredging process through an established special assessment district.
At its meeting on Oct. 20, the St. Clair Shores City Council voted 6-0 to create a SAD and set a public hearing on Nov. 17.
Councilman Ronald Frederick was excused from the meeting. Items attached to the agenda indicated residents on Benjamin and Statler streets, north of 10 Mile Road, submitted all necessary documents to the city to create the district. The assessor verified the petition and made sure it garnered the two-thirds vote it needed.
“The Petition for dredging noted the cost estimate is $255,000 ($2,130 was included for City fees),” the materials indicated.
See ASSESSMENT on page 12A
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
The St. Clair Shores Golf Club parking lot was approved for repairs and repaving in a 5-1 vote at the City Council meeting on Oct. 20.
SECOND FRONT PAGE
Downtown St. Clair Shores set to host Turkey Trot
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
For the second year, Downtown St. Clair Shores is hosting its Turkey Trot with family fun for all.
This year, the race is on Saturday, Nov. 8 with a full itinerary of races, activities and food for eventgoers to enjoy.
Angela Washington, owner of Rondo Realty, said the event will last until 10 p.m. The official start time for the event is 2 p.m. with road closure at 1 p.m. so vendors and others can set up for the day. There is a warmup for eventgoers at 2:30 p.m. and the racing kicks off with a sprint specifically for adults at 3 p.m.
The turkey trot is four quarter-mile laps, and the sprint is one quarter-mile lap. The trot is for both children and adults while the sprint is for adults only. Washington said they don’t want kids getting trampled in the sprint.
Washington said along with the race, there will be food vendors, cider and donuts at the end of the races, an adults and kids pie eating contest, bounce houses and more.
Entertainment from Mezz (the band) starts at 6 p.m.
See TURKEY TROT on page 18A
LOCAL MAN SENTENCED IN DOUBLE-VOTING CASE
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
According to a press release from Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office, a St. Clair Shores man was sentenced on Oct. 22 for alleged double-voting crimes committed in 2024.
Frank Prezzato, 69, was one of seven people charged in 2024 for alleged double voting in the 2024 August primary. This group of people included three seasonal election clerks and four residents ranging in age from 31 to 73.
Prezzato was charged with offering to vote more than once and voting absentee and in person in October 2024. He pleaded
guilty to the charges in September and was sentenced to six months of delayed probation. The press release from his guilty plea and the sentencing on Oct. 22 stated Prezzato acknowledged that he acted “recklessly” for voting twice in the same election.
“Voting twice undermines our democratic process,” Nessel said in a press release
at the time of the plea. “My office will continue to prosecute those who violate our voting laws to ensure Michigan voters have confidence in the integrity of our elections.”
Prezzato’s attorney, Vincenzo Manzella, said in an email he would not comment further on the case until after the delayed sen-
Downtown St. Clair Shores is hosting its second Turkey Trot with races and fun for the whole family.
Photos provided by Angela Washington
See VOTING on page 15A
Election Day is on Nov. 4 this year and St. Clair Shores residents have a couple of items to decide on.
Voters will be asked to vote on a police and fire millage and a Lakeview Public Schools bond package. They’ll also choose from a field of six City Council candidates to fill three seats for the next four years.
Voting locations, sample ballots and other election materials are located on the city website at scsmi.net. According to Michigan law, campaign materials are restricted within 100 feet of any voting location. More election information can be found on the state’s website at michigan.gov.
Check your local school district pages for information about school hours or closings on Election Day.
For previous elections coverage and our voter guide go to candgnews.com.
City to host 75th anniversary jubilee
To kick off its 75th anniversary celebration, the city of St. Clair Shores is hosting an Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Gala.
The event will be from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Jan. 17. The actual anniversary is on Jan. 15, which falls on a Thursday. Tickets are $100 each and the city asks for formal attire.
There will be drinking and dancing and more. Tickets are limited and can be purchased by using a QR code located on fliers around the city.
The event will be held at Barrister Gardens, located at 24225 Harper Avenue.
Additional anniversary events will be announced later.
SHORES TURNS SCARY
St. Clair Shores is ready to celebrate the spooky season with houses decked out in their scary best. Skeletons, ghouls and ghosts hang off of houses and are displayed in front yards as neighbors ready themselves for this year’s trick-or-treaters.
Here are a few of the homes featured on the St.
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BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — As they retire, experience age-related health conditions and even lose loved ones, some older adults may find themselves experiencing loneliness — possibly for the first time.
Loneliness and social isolation aren’t just emotionally taxing. According to the National Institute on Aging, those who are lonely or socially isolated are more likely to be admitted to the emergency room. Loneliness and isolation are also linked to greater risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, anxiety, obesity, weakened immune function, cognitive decline, depression, dementia and death.
But there are local agencies that can provide comfort and companionship to seniors at no cost.
Macomb/Oakland counties
Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, based in Roseville, serves people in Macomb, Oakland and St. Clair counties. Despite the name, neither the volunteers nor the recipients need to be religious, explained Community Outreach Coordinator Stacey Conte.
“Our whole goal is to help seniors and disabled adults to stay in their own homes,” Conte said.
While they prioritize those who are low income or don’t have family nearby, Inter-
Participants in the Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers program are paired with someone in the community who will visit with them on a regular basis. Volunteers often become close with the people they spend time with, as they get to know each other.
faith Volunteer Caregivers does assist some people who don’t fall into either of those categories. Conte said volunteers will do things like light housework, minor home repairs and yardwork; provide respite care for family caregivers; and take program participants to medical appointments.
“We try to customize our services to what our volunteer skill set is,” Conte said.
One of their most popular services is their companion program. Conte said a senior is matched with a volunteer based on shared interests and geography, and the vol-
See SENIORS on page 16A
Photo provided by The Helm at the Boll Life Center Volunteers at The Helm at the Boll Life Center pack meals that will be delivered to homebound seniors.
Photo provided by Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers
Creativity, haunts and dolls, oh my!
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — Two Warren residents take pride in their handmade Halloween display pieces, which they’ve been creating for a number of years.
Couple Braxton Young and Kat Young have had a love for Halloween ever since they were little. Braxton’s father was even born on Halloween.
“Growing up, we were always dressed up and always decorated the house,” Braxton said.
Kat said it’s her favorite holiday.
This year, it has taken them around two weeks and counting to set up their display pieces. The pieces include a homemade spider they call Miss Velvet, a life-size coffin and mummy on their front porch, and the newest addition, a repainted dollhouse with “zombified” porcelain dolls spread out around it.
“We got the house off of Facebook, and what was it, white and pink and purple, and we painted it,” Braxton said.
“I put all the spiderwebs,” Kat said. “I hung the lights.”
Kat and Braxton said they’ve had Miss Velvet in their collection for approximately five years. Braxton said it was one of the first projects they did by themselves. The spider is made out of chicken wire, spray foam, plastic wrap and PVC pipe — for the legs — for easy storage.
The couple look to YouTube and other forms of social media for tips and builds.
“There’s these people called ‘Wicked Makers’ on YouTube, and they just make tons of stuff,” Braxton said.
Braxton went on to say the channel started with small spiders and has grown to make animatronics. Braxton also called them an inspiration.
“We’re not there yet, but maybe one day we’ll get there,” Braxton said.
Kat received the porcelain dolls from her parents’ house. They “zombified” them using paint and other materials. Braxton said they create a whole day centered around making decorations involving their two children.
“It’s a process for sure,” Kat said.
Kat said the coffin on their porch has been in her family since she was around 12 years old.
“That is one of my big staples that we put out just because it’s sentimental and it has memories,” Kat said.
See HALLOWEEN on page 20A
Most of the Youngs’ display pieces are handmade.
Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
Warren residents Braxton Young and Kat Young stand near one of their homemade Halloween displays.
MAC and OAA high school football regular season results
BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — The 2025 high school football regular season has come to an end. Teams all over metro Detroit are celebrating division titles and preparing for district tournaments that kick off this weekend.
Macomb Area Conference
MAC-White
Since moving from the Red to the White in 2022, Grosse Pointe South has won the MAC-White every season. This year will mark four consecutive division titles for South; however, the team did suffer a 25-22 loss to MAC-White foe St. Clair Shores Lakeview. Utica and Lakeview also had strong seasons and will participate in postseason play, with Roseville potentially in the mix as well.
MAC-Red
The MAC-Red is one of the tougher groups in the state, and this year Romeo finished with a 5-0 Red See FOOTBALL on page 14A
Photo by Erin Sanchez
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
8A/ ST. CLAIR SHORES SENTINEL • OCTOBER 29, 2025
OCT. 29-31
Pumpkin patch: Also free pumpkin recipe and coloring kit, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 29-30 and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 31, Lake Shore Presbyterian Chruch,27801 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, facebook.com/ share/17Jyg8axYe
OCT. 30
Hallows’ Eve Masquerade: Includes seasonal threecourse dinner, dancing (with pointers from ballroom dance expert) and live music by string quartet, complimentary masks provided, 6:30-10 p.m., The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms, (313) 881-7511, warmemorial.org/events/ hallowseve
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
Rumblin’ Tumblin’ Pumpkin Rolldown: Send carved pumpkin down sledding hill, also enjoy cider and doughnuts during free event, 6 p.m., Spindler Park, 19400 Stephens Road in Eastpointe, rare-mi.org
NOV. 7
Cystic fibrosis fundraiser: Presented by friends and family of Gloria Kitchen (dedicated life to raising funds for CF before losing own battle in 2010), Hawaiian-themed event includes dinner and drinks, tin can auction, raffles and more, 6:30-10 p.m., Assumption Cultural Center, 21800 Marter Road in St. Clair Shores/Grosse Pointe Woods, (313) 701-4787, kitchenfoundation.org, ilovekitchenfoundation@gmail. com
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
Wild Wildlife: Includes themed hands-on activities and interactive performances for young kids, 9-11 a.m., The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms, Second Saturdays events continue Jan. 10 (Space Explorers Blast Off!), Feb. 14 (We LOVE the Olympics!) and March 14 (Red, White & Blue Celebration), (313) 881-7511, warmemorial.org/ events/wild-wildlife
NOV. 14
Power Play for Heroes: Features Detroit Red Wings alumni and others raising money for Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, meet-and-greet and autographs with Indy NXT race car driver Nolan Allaer at 6:30 p.m., game at 7:30 p.m., and Vladimir Konstantinov signing autographs between periods, also photos with Ted Lindsay trophy and replica Stanley Cup, auction items and memorabilia, face painting, raffle baskets and more, St. Clair Shores Civic Arena, 20000 Stephens Road, paul@stahlsteam.com, stahlshero25. eventbrite.com, read story at candgnews.com
NOV. 18
Bethlehem Peace by Piece Tour: Hear leaders from Bethlehem Fair Trade Artisans and Churches for Middle East Peace speak about peacebuilding, economic justice and advocacy as it relates to Israel-Palestine, also works by BFTA artists for sale, 6 p.m., The War Memorial, 32 Lakeshore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms, mary@pointesforpeace.org, cmep.org/events
NOV. 19
Silent Book Group: For ages 18 and older, bring
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.
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
ONGOING
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
CRIME WATCH
Wheel and tire theft reported on Eight Mile Road
At 7:33 a.m. on Oct. 17, a theft of wheels and tires was reported in the 20000 block of Eight Mile Road.
The victim, a 56-year-old woman, stated she parked her vehicle in the apartment parking lot the previous afternoon. She went out that morning at around 6:50 a.m. to place items in her vehicle and noticed it was leaning. Closer inspection revealed all four of her tires and rims were taken off and the vehicle now sat on cinder blocks. The vehicle was locked and showed no sign of entry. At the time, the victim didn’t know how much it would cost to replace them.
Retail fraud reported on Harper Avenue
At 7:20 a.m. on Oct. 17, a case of retail fraud was reported in the 22000 block of Harper Avenue.
An officer responded to a retail fraud in progress and was told a man was seen stuffing liquor bottles in his pants. The officer and a sergeant went to the bathroom where the man was last seen and heard inside. The man exited the bathroom where the officer told him to raise his hands and place them on the wall. Two liquor bottles were found in his drawstring backpack. The man was currently homeless and arrested for retail fraud.
He was taken into custody without incident. The stolen booze was valued at around $22.13.
Bike theft reported on Lakeshore Drive
At 5:07 p.m. on Oct. 19, a bicycle theft was reported in the 22000 block of Lakeshore Drive.
The victim, a 38-year-old woman, stated her son’s bike was stolen from the front yard.
On Oct. 14, the bike was parked behind the bushes and the woman noticed on Oct. 18 it was missing. The bike is worth around $200 and had aftermarket parts valued at around $80.
— Alyssa Ochss
Home Care One Cares For Those In Need
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BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
The F-Hole Wreckers prove that sometimes all you need are rockabilly tunes and a vintage hearse.
Since 2018, the rockabilly band has built a following while gigging at Freddy’s Bar & Grill in Clinton Township; the Kuhnhenn Brewing Co., in Clinton Township; the Old Miami in Detroit; and the Diesel Concert Lounge in Chesterfield Township. Each time they’re on stage, it’s the 1950s all over again.
With a Gretsch six-string slung over his shoulder is Kurt J. on lead guitar, vocals and pompadour. Drummer Bradley James fuels the band’s backbeat at just the right tempo. Rounding out the trio is Adam Bob slapping the upright bass influenced by his idols: Lee Rocker, Willie Dixon, Chuck Berry and Marshall Lytle of Bill Haley & His Comets.
At shows, the audience is treated to See HEARSE on page 13A
The F-Hole Wreckers, from left, Adam Bob, Kurt J. and Bradley James, travel to gigs in a 1984 Cadillac DeVille limousine hearse.
Photo by Erin Sanchez
Suspect, charges named in Macomb Township shooting
BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com
MOUNT CLEMENS — On Oct. 22, Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham and Prosecutor Peter Lucido released the name of the suspect in the alleged attempted murder of a Macomb Township businessman earlier this month and outlined the charges he now faces.
Jasan Delanta Martin, 32, is accused of shooting at and wounding Eddie Jawad at his home on 24 Mile Road on the morning of Oct. 14. According to court records, Martin was arraigned in the 41A District Court in Shelby Township on Oct. 22 on one count of assault with intent to commit murder and various weapons charges. His bond was set at $1 million cash or surety and he remained held in the See SHOOTING on page 17A
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Photo provided by the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office Investigators said previously that a suspect snuck onto the property of Eddie Jawad, on 24 Mile Road near Wellington Valley Drive, at around 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 14. The suspect began firing at Jawad at around 10:20 a.m.
COMMUNITY BRIEFS
Waterfront Environmental Committee offering scholarships
The Waterfront Environmental Committee is offering up to three $500 scholarships for students.
The scholarship must be used toward a four-year university or a two-year degree program.
To apply, visit scswec.org for a full list of instructions and information.
City approves new ambulance purchase
The St. Clair Shores City Council approved the purchase of a new ambulance for the St. Clair Shores Fire Department on Oct. 20.
Items attached to the meeting’s agenda states the COVID-19 pandemic changed the manufacturing landscape dramatically.
Assessment
from page 1A
“The estimated cost per parcel is $5,000.00 (estimated cost of $255,000 divided among 51 canal parcels equally = $5,000.00).”
The request was brought forth by the Benjamin Statler Association to dredge approximately 2,500 yards of sediment in the canal and to repair approximately 150 feet of damaged sea wall.
A public hearing was held before the City Council made a decision.
Resident Derek Thomas spoke during the hearing and said the projected water levels were expected to be lower than they currently are.
“With them taking the 2,500 cubic foot, it’s not going to do anything,” Thomas said. “They’re putting more into the seawall than they are trying to do the dredge.”
He went on to say he does not agree with the scope of the dredge.
Residents Scott Flood and Mark Hodorek also spoke during the public hearing. Hodorek said the seawall is a jetty and prevents sand and lake water from washing into the canal.
“The seawall looks like Swiss cheese right now,” Hodorek said. “There’s all kind(s) of holes in the jetty. There’s sand coming into the canal. It’s a pretty dire situation.”
He went on to say most areas in the canal are less than 2 feet deep and they are worried about the barge having no access to complete the dredge.
Before that, the Fire Department could keep a consistent schedule of replacing the ambulances every 10 to 12 years. With the new challenges they face, the department now has to wait two to three years or longer for a new ambulance due to circumstances outside of the department’s control.
According to the information included in the agenda packet, the department ordered a new ambulance in 2023 and as part of that process, Kodiak, the ambulance provider at the time, included a second optional unit.
“Although this second unit was not ordered at that time, the factory order was never canceled and remains in queue as a stock unit order being built to our exact requirements,” the material states.
The company that obtained Kodiak, MacQueen Emergency Vehicles, offered the department the chance to acquire the second vehicle at the 2023 price. MacQueen now serves as Michigan’s Braun dealer. The purchase would cost $370,252.81 from the motor pool fund and the materials state this is a $70,000 savings.
— Alyssa Ochss
“It’s very important that we get this to happen,” Hodorek said.
The residents are expected to pay for half of the dredge and Hodorek stated he tried to pay the city the day of the meeting, but the city couldn’t accept the money until the City Council made its decision.
Hodorek did acknowledge there were some residents who were opposed to the district.
Flood said Hodorek has done a great job and also acknowledged they couldn’t satisfy everybody.
“We’d like to do more, you know, but cost is cost, right?” Flood said. “So this is what’s reasonable and what we can get done and it’s (an) important scope to be done.”
The City Council does not have any control over the scope of the work, but they must verify that the signatures are legitimate, something Councilman Chris Vitale verified.
Councilwoman Rusie noticed two petitions were circulated and wanted to clarify why. City Manager Dustin Lent said both petitions are for the same cost, but that the newer petition includes two items that changed costs.
Councilman Dave Rubello said he knows the canal is in peril and has been down to see it.
“I would agree that wall that’s blocking, it’s Swiss cheese,” Rubello said.
Councilman John Caron clarified that at the public hearing in November people can object to the assessment.
Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 498-1103.
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Hearse
original songs that include “Change My Direction,” “Ride of Frankenstein” and “Death Wish.” The F-Hole Wreckers also toss in cover songs with enough retro rockabilly vibes and sorchin’ surf sounds to get people dancing. When seeing the band live, there’s a feeling that Johnny Cash is watching from up above and Jerry Lee Lewis, if he could, would travel through time with his piano to join them on stage.
The F-Hole Wreckers share family ties: Kurt J. and Bradley James, of Chesterfield Township, are brothers who grew up listening to music that ranged from George Gershwin to Elvis Presley to Led Zeppelin. Their mom, Diane Mogan, was a music teacher whose students came to the family home for lessons. The brothers graduated from Lutheran High School North in Macomb Township.
As young kids, all three guys were exposed to artists from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. Classical, jazz and rock made an impact. Part of their sound also stems from the heavy metal bands they like.
“There’s a lot. Slayer. Rammstein. Mastodon. Shining,” Bradley James said.
“We go to a lot of metal shows. I think we play heavier than most rockabilly bands.”
Adam Bob, a 2006 Romeo High School graduate, started playing music when he was about 21.
“I started late,” he said. “I learned how to play electric bass first. My stepdad was a collector. I began playing bass by ear by listening to my favorite bands at the time.”
He switched to upright bass after listening to the Stray Cats.
“I ordered a cheap bass off eBay,” Adam Bob said. “I would play six hours a day. It’s different. It’s definitely harder to play. You need this kind of instrument to play jazz and rockabilly.”
Adam Bob also is “big on country music.”
“I can’t get enough ’90s roadhouse country,” he said. “Alan Jackson, Joe Diffie, Vince Gill.”
The F-Hole Wreckers also pay homage to rockabilly kings the Stray Cats, occasionally performing as the Strait Cats. Because of the two bands, they decided on a company name under the moniker the F-Hole Wrecking Co. As for the name, F-holes are basically a pair of sound holes on a guitar that are shaped like the letter f.
‘One of the slowest
I’ve
ever ridden in’
things
While most bands use trucks or vans to
transport their instruments to gigs, the FHole Wreckers stay in tune driving a 1984 Cadillac DeVille limousine hearse, a car meant for funerals.
When the group found the vehicle, “It looked like it had been dragged out of a swamp,” Kurt J. said. “You could see all the history and all the years from the different paint colors.”
No worries, though. Kurt J. is a mechanic and fixed it up.
“We brought it back from the dead. I just basically painted it with industrial enamel paint to make a nice white top,” Kurt J. said. “After that, I said, ‘I’m done.’ I like how it looks. I like that it’s not finished.”
The hearse fits all the band’s equip-
See HEARSE on page 19A
Photo by Erin Sanchez
The 1984 Cadillac DeVille limousine hearse gets different reactions from people, some who love it and some who fear it.
Football
record with a division title for the first time since 2021. Romeo started the season 0-2 with losses to Rochester Adams and Grosse Pointe South, but then won the team’s next six games and will look to make a run in the postseason. Macomb Dakota, Utica Eisenhower and Sterling Heights Stevenson will all push for postseason play as well.
MAC-Blue
Port Huron Northern moved from the White to the Blue in 2022 and now has won the division title in three out of four seasons. Northern beat its two biggest competitors in the division, Port Huron and Warren Cousino, by scores of 21-7 and 35-22 respectively. Cousino, Port Huron and Warren Mott should all have seats at the postseason table.
MAC-Gold
Warren Fitzgerald has been a consistent regular-season threat for several years now, but hasn’t won a MAC-Gold title since 2021. After a 5-0 Gold record, Fitzgerald is back on top of the division and will be looking to carry that momentum forward. Marysville and Madison Heights Lamphere also had solid seasons in the MAC-Gold.
MAC-Silver
Last season, Marine City was one of the bigger stories in the state due to a run that took the team all the way to the state semifinals. Marine City ended up losing to Jackson Lumen Christi, the team that ended up winning the Division 6 state title, but this year is in position again to advance in the postseason. Marine City went 5-0 in the Silver and teams like Center Line and St. Clair will also be poised for district play.
MAC-Bronze
Two seasons ago, Madison Heights
Madison went 0-9 and the school brought in coach Kyle Gary to try to right the ship. Last season, the school went 3-6, and in 2025 Madison celebrates a MAC-Gold title. The program went from 0-5 to 5-0 in division play in just two seasons and will look to carry that momentum into the postseason. Hazel Park, Clawson and Clinton Township Clintondale will also look to play past the regular season.
For playoff matchups and times, visit MHSAA.com.
Oakland Activities Association
OAA-Red
The Oakland Activities Association Red division is widely considered to be one of the best divisions in the state. This year, Clarkston will take home the outright division crown after finishing 4-0 in the division. This is the first time that Clarkston has finished in sole possession of first place in the Red since the 2020 season, when the program also went undefeated in the OAARed. Clarkston has won at least one playoff game every year since 2021. Oxford, Rochester Adams and West Bloomfield will also be in the postseason mix.
OAA-White
The OAA-White is also a premier division in the state, and in 2025 Harper Woods earned its first division title since joining the OAA in 2022. The school went a perfect 4-0 in the White and with a win on Oct. 24, after press time, will complete an undefeated 9-0 regular season. Harper Woods is also the only team that has defeated Clarkston at press time. Birmingham Groves will be the runner-up in the White and is always a threat in the postseason.
OAA-Blue
Farmington won the Blue this season for the first time since 2014 thanks to an undefeated season against OAA-Blue oppo-
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Parking lot
The new proposal will cost $754,063.20 which includes the base cost, a 10% contingency fee and a 60% stone base replacement cost. The 2022 proposed cost with a 10% contingency fee was $774,049.10.
Parks and Recreation Director Rob Spinazzola and St. Clair Shores Golf Club office manager Mark Crippen presented the item. Mayor Kip Walby gave context to the item, stating he went to the golf course to see the progress of the cart paths and noticed the parking lot.
“That’s where I was like, ‘It’s messy here,’” Walby said. “It’s just messy. You’re doing nine cart paths. The golf course parking lot is not in good shape.”
He pointed out other parking lots that had work completed including the Senior Activity Center, Brys Park and others. He said the golf course lot was next on the list. Walby also said they do have trucks driving on the lot due to other construction projects.
Rusie took issue with the no-bid contract and the fact that the item was not included in this year’s budget. She said this is the third time the golf course specifically came to the City Council with an item that was not previously included in the budget.
“It’s really hard when you pass a budget thinking it’s going to be a certain amount and then throughout the budget year, yes, emergencies come up and things, but they’re handled this way,” Rusie said. “And to top it off it’s not a bid, it’s an extension of a bid for something else and it’s not an emergency like the previous one was.”
She went on to say she learned about this item when she received her council meeting packet and that it wasn’t included with the original agenda.
“We have talked about this parking lot previously, we know it’s an issue, we have been talking about this for years now and then suddenly it’s on the agenda,” Rusie said.
She stated she’s not against the parking lot, but added that it was a known issue
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tence review hearing on April 15, 2026.
Originally, the charges against all seven people were dismissed by Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido, but they were later reinstated by Nessel.
Of these cases, five of them were closed and two remain open.
Two of the cases were dismissed by
when the agenda was made and that she felt like it was snuck in.
City Manager Dustin Lent said the state expects the budget for roads specifically to go up. He compared it to COVID-19 in that when cities received money, they saw prices skyrocket.
“When cities start getting more prices or more funding and now they’re going out to bid, they’re able to do more projects, you still have the same amount of contractors that are able to do these projects, so we do anticipate a lot of these to go up,” Lent said.
He also said they are limited when the golf course can be paved due to the summer season and other factors. He went on to say he believes the Parks and Recreation Department expected the golf course would be in next year’s budget, but they anticipated higher costs due to state funding.
The project also includes lines underneath the golf course parking lot. Lent said it was a quick decision and a lot of communication moved very quickly. He apologized and
Rusie said the behind-the-scenes communication makes it a bit worse and that her objections are procedural.
Councilman John Caron said it was engineered back in 2022 and pointed out that for many years the golf course bailed out the parks and recreation fund.
“Give a little leeway on that, that there were some long-term expenses that did get put out by the golf course back then,” Caron said. “They’re all coming back to you now.”
He added that this is a good business deal.
Councilman Chris Vitale said Rusie’s concerns don’t go unheard by him and he agreed with a lot of them.
“That having been said, I can’t expect that everyone is an AI supercomputer, either, that could have anticipated perhaps what made itself here, that made the opportunity to take advantage of a good price here,” Vitale said.
Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 498-1103.
judges at the 40th District Court in St. Clair Shores but were then appealed in Macomb County Circuit Court by Nessel’s office.
“If Prezzato successfully meets all terms and conditions of the probation, all charges will be dismissed with prejudice at the end of the probationary period,” the press release stated. “A delayed sentence review is scheduled for April 15, 2026, in the 16th Circuit Court in Macomb County.”
Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 498-1103.
Seniors
unteer will connect with the senior either through weekly or bi-weekly home visits or phone calls.
“That’s one of our most popular services,” Conte said. “A lot of people are isolated and lonely, especially since the (COVID-19) pandemic.”
Conte said it’s not uncommon for volunteers and seniors to become close; in some cases, they find themselves being invited for holiday meals or birthday celebrations.
“A lot of them become really good friends,” Conte said.
The group runs background checks on volunteers and sends a representative with the volunteer on the first visit, Conte said.
To volunteer or to receive services from Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, go to ivcinfo.org or call (586) 757-5551 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays.
Catholic Charites of Southeast Michigan, which serves residents of Oakland and Macomb counties, offers a similar program, called the AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program.
Carmela LaCommare, program manager for the AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program, said they pair volunteers age 55 and older with seniors or disabled individuals age 21 and over for friendly visits.
“It helps older adults who are homebound,” LaCommare said. “Our older adults in our community sometimes don’t have family members nearby.”
Volunteers are matched with participants based on similar interests, skills or hobbies. Besides providing companionship, volunteers might take participants to medical appointments or the grocery store, or out to lunch or to bingo or other events.
LaCommare said the average age of their volunteers is 80, and they have one volunteer who just celebrated her 91st birthday.
“It’s an awesome program,” LaCommare said. “Seniors understand each other.”
LaCommare said they currently have a waiting list and need more volunteers.
Volunteers undergo an extensive background check and training, she said.
To volunteer or have a volunteer assigned to you, call (248) 537-3300.
Grosse Pointes/Harper Woods
Residents in the five Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods age 55 and older can turn to The Helm at the Boll Life Center in Grosse Pointe Farms for companionship through the Friendly Reassurance Program. Volunteers are paired with seniors and must have at least monthly communication with each
other, although Helm Case Coordinator Allie Short said most talk two to four times per month. Some volunteers stay in touch with their senior by phone, but Short said home visits are possible as well.
“The goal of the program is to decrease isolation and loneliness,” Short said. “We (also) want to get a sense of how the person is doing and see if they need any supports outside of connection.”
Volunteers also benefit.
“Volunteerism is another way to combat loneliness and isolation,” Short said. “We feel better ourselves when we’re giving back.”
The Helm offers Meals on Wheels to local seniors, but thanks to a recent grant, they’ve been able to add extra deliveries of either prepared dishes or boxes of produce, in conjunction with Edibles Rex and Eastern Market. Short said they try to have volunteers deliver these meals while the senior is home, so the volunteers can check on them and make sure everything is all right.
“Sometimes that food delivery turns into a bit of conversation,” Short said. “It’s one more time a week they’re able to have a friendly visitor and a delicious meal.”
To participate in the Friendly Reassurance Program, call Short at (313) 649-2106 or email her at ashort@helmlife.org. To volunteer for Helm programs or to be added to the meal delivery list, call The Helm at (313) 882-9600.
“We care,” Short said. “We want to (get to) know you… So please call.”
To find other local support resources for seniors and their families, call the National Institute on Aging’s Eldercare Locator at (800) 677-1116.
Call Staff Writer K. Michelle Moran at (586) 498-1047.
Photo provided by The Helm at the Boll Life Center
A grant received by The Helm has allowed them to deliver additional meals to seniors in the Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods, such as these seasonal soups.
Shooting
Macomb County Jail at press time. He faces up to life in prison if convicted. No defense attorney was listed in court records.
Martin requested a court-appointed attorney.
the vehicle at an address near Wellington Valley Drive during the attack on Jawad. Martin was arrested in the city of Warren on Rivard Avenue on Oct. 19.
“This is an individual that is on parole out of Ohio, transferred here to Michigan,” Lucido said. “As such it’s a ‘hab four’ or habitual four, up to a life offense. In addition, he’s on parole for armed robbery, kidnapping and assault with a dangerous weapon and probably will have a parole hold, if not already in place, will be in place by the time of his arraignment today.”
Wickersham said 23 search warrants were executed during the investigation. Agencies and units involved in the investigation included the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office tactical team, the Warren Police Department, the FBI Violent Crimes and Gang Task Force, the Macomb Sheriff’s Enforcement Team, the Eastpointe Police Department and the computer crimes team of the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office.
Investigators said a suspect snuck onto Jawad’s property on 24 Mile Road near Wellington Valley Drive at around 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 14. The suspect, later identified by investigators as Martin, fired seven shots from a 9mm handgun at Jawad, who was in a car, at around 10:20 a.m. Martin then allegedly fled in a black Ford Escape SUV bearing a license plate that Wickersham said was stolen from a Cadillac registered to a Detroit address.
The Ford Escape proved pivotal in finding Martin, even with the stolen license plate. Investigators relied on details including brake dust on the wheels and smudges and bird poop on the vehicle while crossrefencing security footage from Jawad’s home and traffic cameras in the area. The owner of the Escape — a relative of Martin who reportedly allowed Martin to borrow the SUV — was located in Eastpointe. Data from the SUV’s security tracking system put
“This was a total effort of law enforcement at every level to get this individual into custody,” Wickersham said.
The case remains under investigation. Wickersham would not provide an answer when asked about a motive in the case, and any relationship between Jawad and Martin remained unclear at press time.
Jawad, the owner of more than 20 gas stations throughout metro Detroit, was injured by broken glass in the shooting and a bullet reportedly grazed his right leg.
“We’re told a bullet hit his left leg but didn’t penetrate,” Wickersham said.
In June, Jawad was removed from a Macomb Township Planning Commission meeting when he opposed the development of a Sheetz gas station at the rezoned location of a former drug store. Wickersham said the Pennsylvania-based company’s development in the township is “completely unrelated” to the case.
Lucido said Martin was scheduled to be back in 41A District Court for a probable cause conference on Nov. 3 before Judge Stephen Sierawski. A preliminary examination was scheduled for Nov. 10 in the same court.
Call Staff Writer Dean Vaglia at (586) 498-1043.
Photo by Dean Vaglia
Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham speaks about the investigation into a shooting in Macomb Township during a press conference Oct. 22 at the Macomb County Jail, flanked by Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido.
Martin
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Turkey Trot
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“It’s just going to be a fun event all around,” Washington said. “Social district rules apply so people can walk around to their bars, get their favorite drink, get a hot toddy, go to the band.”
Washington also said Ace Hardware will be testing out their smokers from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Last year the event also went later, but, Washington thinks, people were excited for the Turkey Trot since it was still so new.
There is no pre-check-in this year and
Washington asks that people not bring their bikes to the run.
“The basic rules apply,” said Gina FugaFazzolari, owner of Greater Chiropractic.
Washington and Fuga-Fazzolari agreed they had good feedback from the eventgoers.
Fuga-Fazzolari said they had over 250 people attend. Washington said it was a lot of fun.
Downtown St. Clair Shores is located on Greater Mack between Nine Mile Road and Cavalier Drive. For more information, check out the 2025 Downtown SCS Turkey Trot Facebook page.
Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 498-1103.
Football
nents. The difference ended up being a 35-22 win over rival North Farmington earlier this season. While the Blue was competitive this year, Farmington still recorded a 49-7 loss to Clarkston and will be an underdog the farther the team goes in postseason play. Birmingham Seaholm and North Farmington will also look to make noise in district play.
OAA-Gold
Ferndale’s first-year head coach, Donovan Jackson, will end Year 1 with an OAAGold title after going 4-0 in the division. The program hasn’t won the division since 2022 and has to be excited about the future. Ferndale also had four losses from nonOAA-Gold teams, including a 44-8 loss to Harper Woods, so better competition may be difficult to overcome.
Call Sports Writer Scott Bentley at (586) 498-1090.
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Ferndale celebrates after a stop in a double-overtime game at Madison Heights Lamphere in Week 1.
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Hearse
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ment: guitars, the double bass, drums and monitors.
“Those limos, they’re extra long,” Kurt J. said. “Because it was off a limo platform, there is a lot of extra space.”
The talented musicians travel by hearse locally and have cruised to Traverse City; Arcadia, Michigan; Dayton, Ohio; and Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio. The guys often let other people sit in it and take pictures. The ride brings out different reactions from people.
“We’ve had both experiences. One of sheer joy when they see us coming down the road. They look at this thing and go ‘I can’t believe what I’m seeing.’ Then you have the other people that look at it and freak out, clench their purse, back up, grab their dog and hold their kids tight,” Kurt J. said. “There’s people out there that are scared of it. There’s people out there that think it’s cool. Sometimes they ask, ‘Are there dead people in there?’ or ‘Aren’t you worried about any spirits?’”
Bradley James said the rig is a great way to promote live shows, because wherever you find the hearse, you find the band.
The bandmates agree the car drives “low and slow.”
“One of the slowest things I’ve ever ridden in, zero to 60,” Adam Bob said. “Whatever gets us there.”
Rockabilly music, classic cars, junkyards and greased-back hair sync with each other, but why?
“It’s American rock ‘n’ roll. It’s American motors,” Bradley James said. “Everything popped big in the ’50s.”
“It’s been that way since the creation,” Adam Bob said. “When hillbilly and rock ‘n’ roll merged together, it attracted all the rebels.”
The F-Hole Wreckers are such big fans of the rat rod car style that they hold a Rat Rod Rally every summer at Three Blind Mice Irish Pub in Mount Clemens.
“A rat rod is a half-done vehicle that has an upgraded, hot-rodded engine but nothing else,” Kurt J. said. “It’s really bare bones. Usually a rat rod is something you kind of just climb into, but it runs. It looks gnarly.”
Check out the band at fholewreckers. com. The F-Hole Wreckers will perform Nov. 1 during the Spellbound Halloween costume party at the Caché Cocktail & Wine Bar, located at 23218 Greater Mack Ave. in St. Clair Shores. The Caché Cocktail & Wine Bar Facebook page said the party will be from 8 p.m. until midnight.
Photo by Erin Sanchez
The band added some decals to dress up the hearse that transports the rockabilly band’s instruments to shows.
Halloween
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The mummy was created by wrapping Braxton in plastic wrap and tracing his silhouette. Kat said a closer look shows indentations for the mouth and eyes.
“That’s one of my prize home DIYs,” Kat said.
The next display on their docket is an alien. So far, it has the basic body outline and a mask for the face. They work on it in their garage, which is also where most of their props are housed across the seasons.
They start the teardown the day after Halloween. Braxton said they try to get the props in the garage as quickly as possible.
“Because then we start decorating for Christmas,” Kat said.
“Mostly it’s just kind of getting everything into the garage and then slowly putting it away after that,” Braxton said.
The house can be broken down, but, Braxton said, it will be a bit more difficult this year since there are things attached to it.
Braxton and Kat said they get a lot of their props from garage sales, Facebook Marketplace and other discounted stores. Some of the items, such as the spiderwebs, are specially ordered. Kat said they don’t really visit craft stores, since they don’t usually have outdoor supplies.
They suggest that first-time makers try YouTube or other sources to start out. Braxton said that while starting his alien prop, he consulted the video site. They plan on adding more props through the years.
Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 498-1103.
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The Youngs have a mummy display on their front porch. The coffin has been in Kat’s family since she was a child, and the mummy is a mold of Braxton.
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