


Sterling Heights city officials play a game of pickleball on a makeshift court inside the property that will be renovated to become the city’s new pickleball facility Oct. 23.
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Sterling Heights city officials play a game of pickleball on a makeshift court inside the property that will be renovated to become the city’s new pickleball facility Oct. 23.
BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com
STERLING HEIGHTS — With sledgehammers in hand, Sterling Heights city officials took to knocking down the first walls of a property transformation that will eventually become the city’s new pickleball facility.
At the City Council’s Sept. 2 meeting, Parks and Recreation Director Kyle Langlois presented the council with a proposal to purchase property at 35630 Van Dyke Ave., near 15 Mile Road, to construct a new facility.
The investment comes in at $9.7 million, $2.5 million for the purchase of the
See PICKLEBALL on page 9A




BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
WARREN — He’s the ghost with the most, and he doesn’t have any rules.
The ghoulish character of Beetlejuice will haunt the Warren Community Center stage when the Warren Civic Theatre presents “Beetlejuice Jr.” Nov. 7-9. Taylor Johnson, a graduate of the Warren Consolidated School of Perform-









BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com
STERLING HEIGHTS — A Sterling Heights park recently received a number of enhancements that officials said will strengthen access, safety and recreation to the park.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Oct. 21 to celebrate enhancements made to the city’s Lakeside Island Park.
“What began as a plan to replace an aging bridge that had been in place for decades evolved into a broader effort to enhance accessibility, safety and recreation for residents,” the city said in a press release.
The replacement of the bridge gives visitors a new entryway to the island and can accommodate emergency and maintenance vehicles, which was previously impossible due to the former bridge’s limitations, the release states.
In addition to the bridge, an almost half-mile nonmotorized trail was added to the island, as well as improved fishing areas and improved water access that will allow nonmotorized watercraft, such as canoes and kayaks, to reach the island directly.
The island’s banks were also stabilized, protecting against erosion and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the park’s shoreline.
“Lakeside Island Park has always been a hidden gem in our community, and this project helps it shine even
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Priority Waste launches online portal
Priority Waste has launched an online portal that will allow residents to report problems such as missed pickups, file a complaint or request assistance. The portal can be found online at bit.ly/4ncDilS
Members of the Sterling Heights Public Library are in the process of developing a Teen Advisory Board. The board is open to those in grades nine through 12. Once assembled, the group members will discuss their concerns, share interests and build their programs to engage with their peers and the community. Organizers said board service is ideal for students who need service hours, for college applications, resume building or connecting with others. For more information, email alobue@sterlingheights.gov or go to the youth services desk at the library. The library is located at 40255 Dodge Park Road.
The Macomb Fellowship Chapel’s Trunk-or-Treat event will be held from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Sterling Heights Campus, 12875 14 Mile Road. While admission is free, registration is required. Costumes are encouraged. The event will include candy, a bounce house, hayrides, cider and doughnuts, and anti-bullying coloring books.
The city of Sterling Heights is partnering with Lake St. Clair CISMA to host two volunteer days focused on removing non-native species from city parks.
The first day will be 10 a.m. Nov. 6 at Nelson Park, and the second is planned for 10 a.m. Nov. 13 at Delia Park.
“This effort will help improve habitat quality and support native plant growth,” the city said in a Facebook post.
Volunteers will work with staff and partners from Lake St. Clair CISMA to identify and remove native plants. Volunteers will not be permitted to operate any machinery besides hand tools, which will be provided. Snacks and drinks will be available.
Sterling Heights voters can cast their ballots early for the Nov. 4 election between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., now through Nov. 2. Early voting is taking place at the Sterling Heights Community Center, 40250 Dodge Park Road, in Community Room 2. Voters will fill out an application, present a photo ID and insert their completed ballot into a tabulator, just like on Election Day.

















ABOVE: On Oct. 18, Ashley DeMoss brought her bus full of Halloween lights and decorations to the first ever Boos & Brews at the Dodge Park Pavilion. This year, Sterling Heights Parks & Recreation launched a new Halloween tradition with Boos & Brews for adults age 21 and older. The event included food, drinks, music and more.
RIGHT: Getting in the Halloween spirit were, left to right, Dawn Kegley, Jennifer Hammel and Randy Hammel. Seated in front were Liz and Steve Epperson.
Photos by Liz Carnegie


Sterling Heights Fiber Frolic meets from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every first and third Saturday at Lakeside Bible Chapel, 39939 Hayes Road, north of 17 Mile Road. The gathering is a bring-your-own-project meetup for any and all fiber crafters, including knitters, crocheters, handspinners and weavers, quilters, stitchers and papercrafters. Sterling Heights Fiber Frolic is primarily for people 15 and older; children 8-14 are welcome with an accompanying adult. There is no cost to attend. For more information, visit the Sterling Heights Fiber Frolic Facebook page.







STERLING HEIGHTS — The St. Malachy fall/Christmas craft show will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 8 in the Catholic Church’s Currier Center, located at 14115 14 Mile Road. Admission is free. The show will feature unique items made by local crafters, Christmas gifts, baked goods, homemade frozen pierogis by the dozen and more. The event will include raffles. Orders will be taken for grave blankets and porch pots.






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SUPPORTS POLICE AND FIRE! Mayor Taylor is the only candidate for mayor who promises to provide the police and re departments with the funding, manpower, and equipment they need. FOR STRONG POLICE & FIRE VOTE FOR MAYOR MICHAEL C. TAYLOR!

SAFEST CITY RANKING! Sterling Heights remains the safest big city in Michigan and one of the safest in the US. According to FBI statistics, crime continues to decline and Sterling Heights remains safe! Mayor Taylor is committed to keeping Sterling Heights safe!

PARK IMPROVEMENTS! Mayor Taylor supported the recently passed Pathways initiative that will improve city parks, reforest the city, provide funding for a state of the art pickleball facility, allow the city to preserve green space and more!



$500+ MILLION IN ROAD FUNDING! Mayor Taylor has helped secure over $500 million in road funding for Sterling Heights roads, mostly from outside sources. Hundreds of local & major roads have been improved under Mayor Taylor & the city council’s leadership. Mayor Taylor is the only candidate for mayor who supports the Safe Streets road funding!
INCLUSIVE & WELCOMING! Mayor Taylor is the only candidate for mayor who supports the city’s efforts to be welcoming and inclusive to ALL residents.

PROPERTY VALUES RISING! Under Mayor Taylor’s leadership, property values in Sterling Heights have risen to unprecedented levels as the city is a highly desirable place to live, start a business and raise a family.

STRONG LOCAL ECONOMY! Sterling Heights’ economy remains strong and is growing. Our unemployment is low and businesses continue to invest in Sterling Heights, pumping billions of dollars into our local economy.

NEW TRAILS AND AMENITIES! Mayor Taylor has supported new trails and has voted to increase nonmotorized trails for city residents to enjoy for years to come.


THURSDAYS AT THE PARK! Mayor Taylor and the council made Thursdays at Dodge Park the best local community event in Michigan. The Farmers Market, beer garden, food trucks, and concert make for an incredible experience!
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ing Arts, is directing the show, which features about 165 cast members between the ages of 7 and 18.
“Rehearsals are going so well. We are having so much fun. I want the audience to see something new. Kids doing it is always going to make it mean something different I think,” Johnson said. “It’s been really lighthearted, given that it’s a pretty dark topic of a show. We’ve done a really intentional job of making sure that rehearsals feel very fun, really silly and really collaborative.”
Because of the large cast, the main roles were split into two different productions. The “Bob” cast performs at 7 p.m. Nov. 7 and 3 p.m. Nov. 8. The “Sandworm” cast performs at 7 p.m. Nov. 8 and at 3 p.m. Nov. 9. The ensemble is the same for all shows.
Sunny Reyes is playing the Beetlejuice character in the “Bob” cast. The “Sandworm” cast features Nolan Rice in the lead role of Beetlejuice. Both lead performers live in Sterling Heights. Rice, 13, attends Carter Middle School and the Middle School Visual and Performing Arts at the Butcher Educational Center in the Warren Consolidated Schools District. Reyes, 17, attends Arts Academy in

the Woods in Fraser.
“Beetlejuice Jr.” is based on the 1988 film starring Michael Keaton as Beetlejuice and Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz. Lydia, whose mother has died, has moved into a new home with her father Charles Deetz and his second wife, Delia Schilimmer. The house is haunted by Adam and Barbara Maitland, a recently deceased couple, and Beetlejuice, a mischievous ghost who tries to cause trouble for Lydia and the Maitlands. The “Beetlejuice Jr.” cast shows off their acting, singing and dancing chops as the story unfolds.
Rice said Beetlejuice was one of his dream roles. He even dressed up as the ghoulish character last year on Halloween.
“To have this role is just so, so is amazing,” Rice said. “The kids, their vocals, the choreography is amazing. They’re so great. The show is a really hard choreographed show. I want to give people the best show they can have.”
Reyes recently watched “Beetlejuice Jr.” and took notes on how to portray the character.
“It’s definitely spooky and there’s a lot of ghost supernatural appeal. He’s a very fun, charismatic character,” Reyes said. “I wanted to be able to portray him as this very on/off switchy person. He’s just everywhere. I just like that about this character. He’s this guy
that wants to be seen by people.”
The show’s choreographer Geri Elise Conner was Johnson’s childhood dance teacher.
“To get to pair up with her on this, it’s been really special. Geri is an incredible choreographer,” Johnson said. “She has stepped to a whole level on this show with choreography. She’s asking kids to dance in ways I’ve never seen these kids dance. It’s been really fun to see the kids rise to the challenge that she’s giving them. The music is more complicated than in shows past, and the subject matter is a lot heavier. Because of those different elements, it created a really strong cast bond.”
It’s hard for Reyes to pick a favorite scene or song.
“They’re all so good. ‘The Whole Being Dead Thing,’ I love that,” Reyes said. “Also, nearing the end of the show there’s a moment where Beetlejuice has very high emotions. It’s just so much back and forth and it’s so fun.”
Johnson’s favorite number is “Say My Name.”
“The key is that Lydia has to say Beetlejuice’s name three times,” Johnson said. “There’s this whole number about how he cannot come back to life unless somebody sees him and says his name. That’s kind of the recurring theme. You thrive best when people see you and address who you are.”
Rice’s involvement with the Warren Civic Theatre began in 2022 when he ended up at Bikini Bottom in the summer production of “The Spongebob Musical.” He’s done several other shows since.
“The shows are about connecting with people and giving people a great show and to just be happy with your shows,” Rice said. “So, come see it. It’s going to be one heck of a show.”
Reyes has been in musical theater since second grade, participating in more than 10 musicals. “Beetlejuice Jr.” marks Reyes second show with the Warren Civic Theatre.
“There’s a magic here. They get the job done and have such a great product,” Reyes said. “They really care and they’re so talented. They make sure we feel cared about and they really bring out the best of everyone.”
“I want to make sure the kids in our cast walk away knowing that the best way to make a really good product is to lean on each other and rely on each other and make it about working together so that we all feel really proud of the product we make,” Johnson said.
For tickets to ‘Beetlejuice Jr.’ go to warrencivic.org. The Warren Community Center is located at 5460 Arden Ave. For more information about the Warren Civic Theatre, email WarrenCivicTheatre@gmail. com.
Liz Sierawski is married to Desert Storm Veteran Chief Judge Steve Sierawski.
Judge Sierawski is a retired Major from the United States Air Force. Her son Anthony is presently a Lieutenant Colonel (Selectee) in the United States Marine Corps and was deployed twice to Afghanistan.
Mayor Pro Tem Sierawski understands Veteran issues and is committed to advancing their support. Please pray for the troops and their families.


brighter,” Sterling Heights Parks and Recreation Director Kyle Langlois said in a statement.
Langlois added that the work done at the park helped to create a space that invites more people to experience it.
Sterling Heights Mayor Pro Tem Liz Sierawski said the park improvements represent
another investment in the city’s attempts to create accessible public spaces for residents.
“This project strengthens access to one of our community’s most unique natural features and showcases our continued commitment to recreation, sustainability and quality of life across the city,” she said.
The entire project — which came in at $1.9 million — was made possible through a collaboration between the city’s engineering and parks and recreation departments and local design consultants and contractors.













Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor takes a sledgehammer to a wall inside the property that will be renovated to become the city’s new pickleball facility during a groundbreaking ceremony Oct. 23.
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property and $7.2 million for the design and construction of the facility, Langlois said.
While many residents were hoping for a new facility to be constructed from the ground up, the city opted instead to purchase a vacant department store to renovate and repurpose. It was purchased through a limited liability company, which led to questions about transparency and accusations that the city was trying to hide the owner.
Despite criticism from several residents who spoke up at the Sept. 2 meeting, City Council members approved the purchase of the property in a 6-1 vote, with Councilman Henry Yanez being the only one to vote against it.
The planned facility will have nine pickleball courts, six tournament-ready table tennis courts, gathering areas with a cafe, meeting and party rooms, locker rooms and other amenities. The facility comes as part of the Pathway to Play and Preservation millage, which was approved by voters in November 2024. The city held a public meeting to gain feedback about the facility in late September, and a groundbreaking ceremony
was held Oct. 23.
The millage is about investing in places where people want to connect, Mayor Michael Taylor said in a statement.
Taylor has been an advocate for both the project and the millage.
“Buying this piece of property, this building, and creating an amenity for our residents, it’s really exciting,” he said at the groundbreaking. “I think pickleball is a sport that is going to be here for a long, long time. It’s as popular as any sport lately.”
Taylor said pickleball is also a way for seniors to stay active, and it’s growing with younger generations as well.
At the groundbreaking, Langlois said the facility is another amenity that will help make Sterling Heights a destination for its strong quality-of-life services.
“There’s a lot of people taking note of what’s happening in Sterling Heights, and this is just another example of how we’re really transforming the quality of life and parks and recreation landscape in our industry,” he said.
The facility is expected to be completed and open in July 2026.
Call Staff Writer Brian Wells at (248) 291-7637.



Volunteers
RIGHT: 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.




ABY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
s 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.
Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, based See SENIORS on page 12A

With 15 licensed funeral directors, totaling 350 years of combined experience, Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons is uniquely qualifed to bring peace and comfort to grieving families in their time of need. And these aren’t ordinary funeral directors. Each one was specifcally sought out by the Wujek and Calcaterra families based on their individual talents and expertise.
Licensed funeral director Dominick Astorino, managing director at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, is honored to be a part of this exceptional team. “My colleagues and I are career professionals,” stated Astorino. “Most of us have been with Wujek-Calcaterra for over 20 years. We are dedicated to our career in a long-standing way.
“We also have an excellent collection of younger funeral directors. As the embalming professor at Wayne State University School of Mortuary Science, I have taught many of them. I see their potential from the frst day I meet them and watch them develop.”
Tese devoted individuals represent a variety of religious and cultural backgrounds. Tey have formed enduring relationships with local families and the community. Tey are familiar with the neighborhood churches and have worked alongside their pastors. Tis allows them to connect with all types of families, putting them at
ease at a most difcult and overwhelming time.
Furthermore, their compassion isn’t strictly confned to business hours. Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons is one of the few funeral homes in the area where there is someone present 24/7.
According to Astorino, “We have never taken a day of since opening our original location in Detroit back in 1913. Christmas, holidays, brownouts, the worst snow storms – there has always been someone here to pick up the phone. We treat our families the way we would like to be treated. Tey never have to talk to an answering machine, and they know their loved one is never lef unattended.”
In addition to the 15 funeral directors, there is a support staf of 35 capable and compassionate individuals to complete the team at Wujek-Cacaterra & Sons. “We can serve all of our families, giving them everything they need – much like a personalized concierge.”
From preplanning to afercare services, Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons is available seven days a week, 365 days a year. Tey ofer two welcoming locations: 36900 Schoenherr Road in Sterling Heights, phone (586) 588-9117; and 54880 Van Dyke Avenue in Shelby Township, phone (586) 217-3316. For more information, visit wujekcalcaterra.com or follow Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons on Facebook.

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, Interfaith 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 volunteer 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.
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.






















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-Red


The MAC-Red is one of the tougher groups in the state, and this year Romeo finished with a 5-0 Red 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-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-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.






• Preserving excellent police and fire services and maintaining first-rate emergency response time.
- Providing high-tech equipment and training to ensure their safety and ability to keep our residents safe.
• Growth in economic industries of defense, homeland security, and advanced manufacturing to create jobs.
• Volunteer bike team to patrol the trails and paths to provide assistance and keep users safe.
• Improving Senior Services and information on how to obtain them.











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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 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 at-
torney.
“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.”
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

























































































BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
ST. CLAIR SHORES — 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.
“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 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
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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.
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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 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.
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.
“This was a total effort of law enforcement at every level to get this individual into custody,” Wickersham 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.
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.











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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.
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.
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.
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 OAA-Red. 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.
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.
Farmington won the Blue this season for the first time since 2014 thanks to an undefeated season against OAA-Blue opponents. 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.
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.


































Macomb Community College Center Campus University Center One Building Lecture Hall B 44575 Garfeld Rd Clinton Twp, MI 48038
Nov. 20th 6:30pm-8:30pm
This course will discuss:
• Medicare Parts A, B, C, & D • Benefts and cost
• Who can and when to enroll • How to enroll • Do I enroll if I’m still working
Te professionals at Medicare Learning Services in Clinton Township, a privately funded nonproft, provides residents with information they need to make informed decisions on their Medicare insurance choices. Anyone who has been through the Medicare process knows how valuable accurate, timely information can be.
Medicare Learning Services ofers a free course open to anyone in the area and targeted for adults 60 and over or their caregivers and family members. Tere is no fee to attend the course, which typically is held the third Tursday of each month at Macomb Community College. A regular advertisement about the free session runs in C & G Newspapers.
Attendees beneft from a relaxed environment where they will not be sold anything, but instead are there to learn everything they can about Medicare. Tey will leave the course with a better understanding of their options so they can make more informed decisions. For example, guests will receive information to help them understand the available enrollment periods, Medicare-related costs, diferences between Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D, and more. Each session lasts two hours, and there is time for a robust question and answer session at the end.
Tere’s no fancy dinner, just water and information that is designed to help couples and individuals make the right Medicare choices based on their specifc situation. While the topic is serious, the presentation is entertaining and easy-tofollow. Guests can learn how to establish a Medicare account without having to go to a Social Security ofce in person.
Since Medicare Learning Services began hosting these free sessions, the local nonproft has helped thousands of individuals make more informed Medicare decisions. Tere are changes on the horizon that will impact Americans and their Medicare in the coming months, so now is the time to sign up if you are eligible for Medicare.
Finding the correct answer to a Medicare question online can be difcult and impossible. Fortunately, residents don’t have to feel uncomfortable or embarrassed about the challenges of dealing with the Medicare system when they attend a free informational session from Medicare Learning Services. To sign up for a class or for a list of upcoming free courses, call (586) 465-0588.
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Trunk or treat: Also bounce house, hayrides, doughnuts and cider, and safety and anti-bullying coloring and activity books, 6-8 p.m., Fellowship Chapel, 12875 14 Mile Road in Sterling Heights, free but registration required, fellowshipchapel.churchcenter. com/registrations
OCT. 29-31
Pumpkin patch: Also pumpkin pies and gourds for sale, plus areas for photo opportunities, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 29-30 and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 31, Christ Lutheran Church, 12500 Canal Road in Sterling Heights, proceeds support church and community needs, wallacegayle76@gmail.com
NOV. 1
‘Monarch Butterfly Migration’: Learn about raising and tagging them before 3,000-mile trek to Mexico for hibernation, also butterfly gardens and how to help them survive, program presented by Southern Michigan Daylily Society and monarch butterfly authority Lori Smith, 10 a.m., Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center,
4101 River Bends Drive in Shelby Township, free but register to marietta.crabtree@gmail.com, (586) 6121848, midaylilysociety.com
Craft show: Also raffles, bake sale, games, photos with Santa and lunch, free admission, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., St. Martin de Porres, 31555 Hoover Road in Warren, (586) 855-8556, mcriscenti412@gmail.com
Vendor and craft show: Also 50-50, food truck and local chef, and more, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Christian Church For All Nations, 14205 E. 12 Mile Road in Warren, (586) 778-5130, ccfan.events@gmail.com
NOV. 2
Harvest Holiday Market: 50-plus vendors expected, also site tours, noon-4 p.m., Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, (586) 7394800, packardprovinggrounds.org/harvestholiday
NOV. 7
Wine tasting fundraiser: Also fine liqueurs and craft beer sampling, plus gourmet food, appetizers and







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.

music, annual holiday event for Shelby Township Lions Club (supports Leader Dogs for the Blind and other charities), 6:30-11 p.m., The Palazzo Grande, 54660 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, shelbylionsclub.org
NOV. 7-9
‘Retro Rewind’: Heart of the Hills Players performs music from 1960s and 1970s, refreshments, snacks and alcohol available, 7 p.m. Nov. 7-8 and 2 p.m. Nov. 9, Sterling Heights Lions Club, 12828 Canal Road in Sterling Heights, hohplayers.org
‘Beetlejuice Jr.’: Musical based on Tim Burton’s 1988 comedy-horror film, performance by Warren Civic Theatre, 7 p.m. Nov. 7, 3 and 7 p.m. Nov. 8, and 3 p.m. Nov. 9, Warren Community Center, 5460 Arden Ave., warrencivic.org
NOV. 8
Holiday craft show: Also baked goods, homemade frozen pierogis and raffles, free admission, 9:30 a.m.-
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4 p.m., St. Malachy Catholic Church, 14115 14 Mile Road in Sterling Heights, g6droptop@yahoo.com
NOV. 13
‘Night Lighting Magic’: Presented by Shelby Gardeners Club, hear from Sue Grubba of Creative Scapes about illuminating gardens and pathways, 1-2 p.m., Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Drive in Shelby Township, (586) 873-3782
Historical Landmark, 1-4 p.m. every Wednesday and second Sunday of month, 40433 Dodge Park Road in Sterling Heights, (586) 446-2495, sterlingheights. gov/789/upton-house-museum
Sterling Heights Skate Park: Open 7 a.m.-8 p.m. October-March, 40111 Dodge Park Road (between 41A District Court and Sterling Heights Public Library), sterlingheights.gov/1607/skate-park
in Sterling Heights, RSVP to Liz at (586) 801-4536, widowedfriends.com
Book clubs: Meetups for teens, early birds, those who want to snack and chat, others who want to discuss books they own, and new book and movie discussions, Sterling Heights Public Library, 40255 Dodge Park Road, (586) 446-2665, sterlingheights. gov/2136/library
Northern Toastmasters meetings: 6:30 p.m. every second and fourth Mondays of month, Leo’s Coney Island, 33577 Van Dyke Ave. in Sterling Heights, (248) 828-7481, samcrowl@comcast.net
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
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 Continued from
‘Night Lighting Magic’: Presented by Shelby Gardeners Club, hear from Sue Grubba of Creative Scapes about illuminating gardens and pathways, 1-2 p.m., Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Drive in Shelby Township, (586) 873-3782
Upton House Museum tours: Visit 1860s Michigan
Sterling Heights Fiber Frolic: Meetups for knitters, crocheters, handspinners and weavers, quilters, stitchers, and papercrafters ages 15 and older (8-14 with adult), bring own project, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. every first and third Saturday of month, Lakeside Bible Chapel, 39939 Hayes Road, find group on Facebook
Widowed Friends dancing: Doors at 6 p.m. and music from 7-10:30 p.m. Tuesdays, cash bar available, American Polish Century Club, 33204 Maple Lane

MI Options Medicare Assistance Program: Get free unbiased counseling during enrollment period (ends Dec. 7), one-on-one appointments available by phone,
Health workshops: Hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, corewellhealth.org/classes-events/ southeast-michigan
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 7:00 pm City of Sterling Heights – City Council Chambers 40555 Utica Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Under Consideration: PZBA25-0019 – K9 Resorts
Requesting Board approval for a use variance which if granted would permit a kennel on a parcel zoned C-2 Planned Comparison District.
Property Addresses: 13150 Hall Road and 44955 Schoenherr Road
Location: South side of Hall Road, west of Schoenherr Road
Current Zoning: C-2 Planned Comparison District
PZBA25-0020 – Venezia Grand Banquet Hall
Requesting Board approval for a non-use variance that would permit the following: (1) a reduction in the width of the frontage greenbelt, and (2) the elimination of the required landscape plantings within landscaped islands at the end of parking rows within the North Van Dyke Avenue Corridor District (North Van Dyke Avenue Industrial Subdistrict).
Property Address: 42300 Van Dyke Avenue
Location: East side of Van Dyke Avenue, north of 18 ½ Mile Road
Current Zoning: North Van Dyke Avenue Corridor District (North Van Dyke Avenue Industrial Subdistrict)
PZBA25-0021 – Lorelei Cell Tower
Requesting Board approval for a nonuse variance which if granted would permit the following: (1) a reduction in the required 155-foot setback from a residential use, (2) a reduction in the required 77.5-foot setback from a non-residential use, (3) a wireless communication tower within 1,500 feet of an existing wireless communication tower, and (4) a reduction in the amount of landscape screening within the C-3 General Business District and Van Dyke Mixed Use District.
Property Address: 34510 Van Dyke Avenue
Location: East side of Van Dyke Avenue, south of Fifteen Mile Road
Current Zoning: C-3 General Business District and Van Dyke Mixed Use District
PZBA24-0023 – Metropolitan Concrete
Requesting Board approval for a non-use variance, which if granted would (1) permit parking spaces to encroach 67-feet into the required 75-foot front yard setback, (2) permit the reduction of the front yard greenbelt from 35-feet to 8-feet, (3) permit the elimination of the required parking islands for the pedestrian connection, (4) permit the elimination of two required landscaped parking islands at the end of parking rows, (5) permit the reduction of frontage trees, and (6) permit the reduction of frontage landscaping when parking is located within 50 feet of the public right-of-way for a new industrial building located in an M-2 Heavy Industrial District.
Property Addresses: 6635 Metropolitan Parkway and 6581 Metropolitan Parkway
Location: North side of Metropolitan Parkway between Van Dyke Avenue and Mound Road
Current Zoning: M-2 Heavy Industrial District
PZBA25-0022 Maplehurst Apartments
Requesting Board approval for a non-use variance, which if granted would reduce the major impact screening requirements between an RM-2 Zoning District and an R-60 Zoning District to remove the requirement for a masonry wall or six-foot-high landscaped earthen berm in a RM-2 Multiple-Family Low-Rise District.
Property Address: 14652 Nineteen Mile Road
Location: South side of Nineteen Mile Road between Saal Road and Hayes Road
Current Zoning: RM-2 Multiple-Family Low-Rise District
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that any interested person may appear and comment upon the requests in person, or by agent or attorney during the public hearing to be held on the date and time, and at the location set forth above. Pertinent information related to the application may be reviewed at the Sterling Heights Offce of Planning, during regular business hours. Questions regarding the application can be directed to the Offce of Planning at 586-446-2360. Written comments may be submitted to the Sterling Heights Offce of Planning, 40555 Utica Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48313, or to the City Planner at shplanning@sterlingheights.gov up to 4:30 p.m. of the meeting date.
Anyone planning to attend the meeting who has need of special assistance under the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) is asked to contact the City’s Community Relations Offce at 586-446-2370, seven days prior to the meeting date. Staff will be pleased to make the necessary arrangements.
Published: Sterling Heights Sentry 10/29/2025






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‘Holland America Line’ August 22nd, 2026. 7-day Alaska Explorer on the Eurodam. Roundtrip from Seattle Rates starting at $1359.00 per person double occupancy. Group ID: TPG, Voyage: D663.

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‘Globus Tours’ The Best of Italy. May 17th- 23rd, 2026 11 days from Rome to Rome a tour throughout Italy. with rates starting at $2688.00 Per person double occupancy.

