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HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM C & G NEWSPAPERS
DECEMBER 18, 2024 • Vol. 43, No. 27 LEFT: This Grinch, Roseville resident Rick Gaines, doesn’t steal Christmas; he gives it. BELOW: Four-yearold Gabriel Christian holds a present that he got from Santa Claus at the Gaines house Dec. 8. Photos by Liz Carnegie
Grinch, Santa pair up to bring season’s greetings ROSEVILLE — When Christmas arrived in 2020 — the year of the COVID-19 pandemic — Rick and Dawn
Gaines wanted to do something to lift up people’s spirits. “Everybody was staying home,” Dawn said. “Nobody could do anything.” One evening, Rick, a professional balSee CHRISTMAS on page 7A
The real ‘Karate Kid’ is right here in Roseville BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com
ROSEVILLE — One of Michigan’s own would like to introduce himself to Ralph Macchio and Jaden Smith as the new “Karate Kid.” Thirteen-year-old Malachi Randalle, of Roseville, has not only watched “The Karate Kid” countless times, he’s practically living it day in and day out. “Even growing up, I was always told I looked See KARATE on page 10A
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Photo provided by Janae Randalle
Malachi Randalle shows some intensity on the mat.