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Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor talks about Flock Safety license plate-reading cameras during his Sept. 22 State of the City Address. During his speech, Taylor talked about new technologies and the opportunities and sometimes challenges that they bring. Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
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STERLING HEIGHTS — Butterflies could soon spread their wings with more space meant for them if a concept to expand the Sterling Relief Drain’s butterfly flyway takes off. According to the Macomb County Public Works
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During the Oct. 2 ceremony, Meri Robinson, grants program director for Macomb Community College, left, works through a demonstration of the simulation with ndrea Shaw, the college’s associate dean of health and human services. Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
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CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Macomb Community College is expanding its nursing program through a partnership with University of Detroit Mercy. On Oct. 2, a ceremony was held on the Center Campus of Macomb Community College to announce the two schools are partnering to offer a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, or BSN, program in Macomb County. Macomb Community College President James Sawyer and Detroit Mercy President Donald Taylor both signed the partnership agreement at the ceremony, with several college faculty and local members of the medical field in attendance. The new BSN program is designed to expand nursing education opportunities for recent Macomb graduates and practicing associate degree nurses. The
program will be headquartered at the Macomb University Center on the Center Campus of Macomb Community College. “It’s going to create a real seamless pathway for our associate degree nursing graduates to earn a bachelor’s degree,” Sawyer said. “We listened to our partners in terms of just how important it is to get more BSN graduates out there in the work world. We’re pleased to be able to play a part in trying to do that.” The program’s first cohort of students will begin in January 2024 and the second cohort in August 2024. College officials expect to include between 12-25 students per cohort. According to Sawyer, the first two cohorts will have their tuition and fees paid through a $2 million grant from the State of Michigan. “It’s specifically designed to speed up or promote those pathways from associate degree nursing
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Sterling Frights to haunt Dodge Park Dodge Park, 40620 Utica Road, will host its annual Sterling Frights Halloween celebration 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 21. Kids age 12 or younger are welcome to attend and enjoy cider, doughnuts, crafts, a straw maze, hayrides and more. Admission is free. Find out more by checking out the online calendar at myshpr.net or by calling (586) 446-2700.
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Sterling Heights Fire Chief Kevin Edmond presided over the initiation of five firefighters into the department during a Sept. 19 Sterling Heights City Council meeting. The new firefighters are Ethan Cartwright, Griffin Nicholas, Devonier Ortiz, Kalen Roe and Jon Skrip. Learn more about the Fire Department by calling (586) 446-2950.
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ting their BSN.” The signing ceremony was held in one of the college’s current nursing classrooms that was designed to represent a hospital setting. On the main floor, there are mannequins in hospital beds that serve as patients. There’s also a geriatric room and a pediatric room on the floor. “It allows us to mimic (an) acute care facility with private hospital rooms as well as an ER set up. We have two control rooms in this particular setting where two very independent scenarios can run at the same time,” said Narine Mirijanian, the dean of health and public service at Macomb. “This space is primarily used for our nursing students, but it’s also for our respiratory care students, our (occupational therapy assistant), (physical therapist assistant) students as well as our paramedic students.” Students interested in participating in the BSN program need to apply for admission to Detroit Mercy and meet the university’s requirements. Those include having a 2.5 GPA, an ADN and an unencumbered nursing license from the state of Michigan. For more information or to apply to the BSN program, contact Donna Gormely, Detroit Mercy admission counselor, at gormel dm@udmercy.edu.
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frastructure work would begin or how long it would take to complete,” Franz said. Franz added that the portion of the drain between Mound Road and Van Dyke Avenue would theoretically be a future Phase III to the plan, and there is “no timeline on that.” Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor has advocated for butterflies before, as he signed the National Wildlife Federation’s Mayors’ Monarch Pledge in 2022, which vows to help create habitats for migrating butterflies as well as teach the public about them. Taylor told the Sentry that he would love to see the butterfly flyway expanded. “I’ve spoken with (Macomb County Public Works Commissioner) Candice Miller multiple times about this,” he said. “And I know that she and I share an interest about spreading butterfly flyways, and I know she has been very focused on the property that the county owns and is under her jurisdiction. We’ll always look for ways to partner with the county on this.” Macomb County Commissioner Joseph Romano, R-Sterling Heights, said he lives near the drain and is “extremely pleased” with how the habitat restoration and butterfly flyway have turned out. “I can see the benefits,” he said. “It has attracted not only the butterflies, but it has impacted a lot of other animals: squirrels, rabbits, pheasants, also deer. … I’m very happy with what (Miller) has done. I’m 100% in favor of it.” Find out more about the Macomb County Office of Public Works by visiting publicworks.macombgov.org. Call Staff Writer Eric Czarnik at (586) 498-1058.
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at around $111.5 million. Priority gave the city a million-dollar discount in exchange for seeking a 10-year contract, Varney said. Varney said the new contract will cost the average household $135.96 per year, which is $29.03 more a year compared to the current cost for 2023-24. The average household that optionally subscribed to GFL’s curbside recycling for $57 per year will save around $17.47 on recycling annually by using Priority’s service, she added. In addition, Priority plans to allocate $75,000 toward teaching the public about the transition, recycling and carts. City officials expect a rollout of the informational campaign sometime around January. Varney said Priority’s pricing and the ability to lock that in for a decade stood out to her. “The $88 million for the 10-year contract averages out to $8.8 million over the 10-year period,” she said. “That’s lower than the year-one cost of the second-lowest bid and an average annual saving of $2.3 million over a 10-year period.” Priority’s plan will include giving each home rolling carts to drop off waste at the curb for collection. That includes a 95-gallon cart for trash and a 65-gallon cart for recycling. Residents may either buy a 95-gallon cart for yard waste or use qualified paper bags, city officials said. During the meeting, Councilwoman Barbara Ziarko said that storing disposable items in carts could keep critters from making a mess. “I’m tired of seeing garbage on the street, especially after an animal has gone through a bag, and it’s all over,” Ziarko said. For residents with disabilities or who are age 67 and up, Priority will offer an assistance program to help them bring the carts to the curb for $180 per year, officials said. Several officials also lauded the move to give residents universal curbside recycling as a sustainable way to help the environment while offering an amenity that many other metro Detroit communities have. By doing universal curbside recycling, the city expects the recycling rate to double. Universal curbside recycling also means that Sterling Heights could shut down its Clinton River drop-off recycling center, saving
the city $150,000 annually. The upcoming contract will also cover special events to receive residents’ hazardous waste, recycle electronics, or shred paper, officials said. According to city officials, Priority’s trucks are supervised via cameras and GPS technology while they are working. Priority CEO Todd Stamper discussed his business’s innovations during the meeting. “What got us in this industry is the sheer fact that it was stagnant and there’s a different way to do things,” Stamper said. “Disruptors come in to make businesses better, no matter where they’re located. We looked at how things are done and knew there was a better way.” Councilman Michael Radtke said he would’ve been more comfortable with a shorter, five- or six-year contract with an option to extend it to 10 years. And he was concerned about the possibility of multifamily properties lacking access to recycling services. Near the end of the discussion, Radtke also proposed a motion to postpone the agenda item until November after finding out that Priority lacks a diversity, equity and inclusion plan, but that motion failed with three yeses and four nos. During the meeting, Joseph Munem, government affairs director for GFL, said his company would like to continue working with the city, adding that GFL has a physical presence in Sterling Heights with an operation yard. Mayor Michael Taylor said GFL “did an exemplary job” and thanked the company for its work. But Taylor alluded to Priority’s significantly lower bid as a reason why he voted to switch companies. “I’m proud that you have a presence in the city of Sterling Heights. I’m sad to see the relationship looks like it’s likely coming to an end,” Taylor said. “At the end of the day, the numbers here are just too stark. They’re just too far apart, and I’m not sure that that gap could be bridged through any sort of creative process.” Learn more about Sterling Heights by visiting www.sterlingheights.gov or by calling the Sterling Heights Department of Public Works at (586) 446-2440. Find out more about Priority Waste by visiting prior itywaste.com. Call Staff Writer Eric Czarnik at (586) 498-1058.
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Jodee Blanco and Brother Rice High School Principal Ed Okuniewski participated in a seminar on bullying.
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ever had,” she said. Blanco shared that while bullying has not changed since she was in school, bullies now have new ways to carry out this behavior against their victims. With social media, kids no longer have to spread rumors in person. Now, they can do the damage hiding behind a screen. “The weaponry to perpetrate bullying cuts a wider and deeper swath, but the impulse of what creates that kind of cruelty remains the same,” Blanco said.
Parenting a victim
Lisa Khoury is a school psychologist in the Grosse Pointe Public School System and is in private practice at Associated Psychologists in St. Clair Shores. Khoury said that sometimes the first sign parents may notice in their child who is being bullied is social isolation. Changes in friends or social activity may be due to a child wanting to avoid the bullies, or it could be because they were not invited. Blanco said that it is important to understand that sometimes the more subtle kind of bullying can be the most hurtful. “Bullying isn’t just the mean things we do. It’s all the kinds of things we never do,” Blanco said. She explains that bullies can attack in more ways than physical. “The moment a child starts asking themselves what’s wrong with me is the moment that potential long-term damage from bullying has taken root,” Blanco said. “If you are a parent, you have to be aware that, if your child is lonely or feeling isolated or left out, the potential damage of that can be severe.” Blanco said the first thing a parent should do to help their child is help them find a brand-new social outlet separate from school. She suggests looking into programs offered by park districts, museums, camps and libraries. “While you want to work with the school institutionally on the bullying itself,
the first thing you need is to perform triage on your lonely child and give them hope that if they are not fitting in at school, there are still other places where they will fit in and can make friends,” Blanco said. Khoury said a parent should sit down with their child and talk to them about what is happening. She suggested parents ask their child how they think they can solve this problem, helping them along the way. “The concept behind that is to empower the students to take charge of the situation,” Khoury said. Blanco added that working in partnership with the school is essential. She said one of the most common mistakes people tend to make is focusing solely on punishing the bully.
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METRO DETROIT — On Oct. 4, the American Red Cross issued a news release stating there is a national blood shortage, and donors are urgently needed. According to Red Cross officials, in order for the blood supply to recover, the nonprofit organization must collect 10,000 additional blood products each week over the next month to meet the needs of hospitals and patients in Michigan and across the country. Barry Siegfried, M.D., medical director of the Red Cross Michigan Region, said donors of all blood types are urgently needed, especially platelet donors and Type O blood donors. “When blood and platelet supplies drop to critical levels, it makes hospitals and their patients vulnerable, especially if there is a major accident or an emergency medical procedure that requires large quantities of blood,” Siegfried said in a prepared statement. “We’re asking donors across Michigan to help us keep hospital shelves stocked with blood products and help ensure patients have access to the timely care they deserve.” To encourage members of the public to donate blood, incentives are being offered. Those who donate by Oct. 20 will receive a $15 Amazon. com gift card by email. Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/Together. See BLOOD on page 15A
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talked about how he believes artificial intelligence and other technology will shape Sterling Heights’ future. “Just to be clear, this speech was not written by a computer program. But we are living in times where artificial intelligence like ChatGPT will have a bigger and bigger impact on our lives,” Taylor said. “Technologies like artificial intelligence, they are accelerating the pace of innovation in cities like Sterling Heights, and we must be able to harness those innovations to continue providing the best possible service to our residents and businesses.” During his address, Taylor gave multiple examples of how AI is changing city services and businesses. For instance, he discussed how AI will shape the city’s garbage pickup in the future, when Priority Waste takes over the responsibility in 2024. “Priority’s trucks come equipped with multiple cameras and computers with artificial intelligence software that alerts the drivers when a house is inadvertently skipped,” Taylor said. “Now if Priority Waste can use artificial intelligence to provide a better way to pick up trash, just imagine all the other ways in which that technology can be developed to provide better city services.”
Taylor also mentioned ways that some businesses are using AI. He said Jet’s Pizza, based in Sterling Heights, now uses “a pretty innovative and intuitive artificial intelligence platform” when customers order a meal via text or phone bot. And after Taylor congratulated two Sterling Heights businesses who earned 2023 Sterling Edge Awards — Dream Big Award winner Gloss Nail Atelier and Business of the Year Coffee First Cafe & Bake Shoppe — he said even service- and experience-focused businesses like these might someday face potential threats from AI. “You know, in San Francisco, there’s a startup called Clockwork that has robots using AI programs to give manicures that apparently take a fraction of the time and may be a fraction of the cost. But is that a better service?” Taylor said. “In Brooklyn, there’s a coffee shop called Botbar. AI-powered robots take your order, make the coffee and serve it to the customers. Now is that progress? “Honestly, I don’t know. …You can decide, but it is happening. It is happening, and we have to be ready and prepared for it.” Taylor said, as a city, Sterling Heights will innovate and try to use AI to serve the public more efficiently — while also being cautious to neither lose its “human touch and personal connection,” nor its “peoplefirst approach.” See ADDRESS on page 17A
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Taylor also used his address to highlight other technological advances in the city. He said a new WaterSmart web portal can tip off residents ”within hours” about unusual or possibly leaky water usage, which can reduce waste and save residents money. He also mentioned how the Sterling Heights Police Department has become more transparent in its activities thanks to body cameras. And he mentioned that earlier this year, the City Council voted to install Flock Safety license plate-reading cameras to search for suspects. “While this innovation could easily save lives and serve as a strong deterrent against crime, there are legitimate privacy and data storage policies that need to be addressed, and our council pressed the Police Department and Flock Safety to make sure that privacy rights are prioritized, and this tech is only used for its intended purpose,” Taylor explained. In other tech news, Taylor announced that the city’s website has recently been redesigned and optimized, based on visitor analytics and webpage popularity, to be more user friendly. And he added that the website address has changed from sterling-heights. net to sterlingheights.gov. And in terms of environmental sustainability, Taylor summarized steps the city took to put together an electric vehicle master plan, as well as a General Motors partnership that will install a network of EV charging stations by city buildings and parks. “There is so much more happening in
Sterling Heights that I wish I had time to talk about. We had another amazing Sterlingfest, our second annual Juneteenth celebration, family-friendly events, farmers markets and great concerts all summer long, and we did it all together,” Taylor said as he concluded his address. “Now look — not even the most advanced AI software could write a speech of under an hour and touch on all the incredible things that have happened here in the past year.” Stacy Ziarko, the president and CEO of the Connect Macomb chamber of commerce, said after Taylor’s address that she hasn’t heard any of her members directly share concerns about artificial intelligence. But she said many people are getting prepared for its mainstreaming. “It’s something that’s on everyone’s radar,” Ziarko said. According to an email from Jet’s Pizza media contact Gabriella Galloway, Jet’s Director of Marketing Kevin Tosolt said AI has been “extremely beneficial” for customers and workers, adding that the phone bot and text ordering have “improved order accuracy and customer satisfaction overall.” “We are honored to have been recognized by the city for this because it is the future and we’re proud to be spearheading it,” Tosolt said. “Our main priority is our customers and our community and making them excited to be ordering Jet’s Pizza!” Learn more about Sterling Heights by visiting sterlingheights.gov or by calling (586) 446-2489. Find out more about Connect Macomb by visiting connectmacomb. com. Call Staff Writer Eric Czarnik at (586) 498-1058.
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METRO DETROIT — A dream scenario for a high school athlete is to play on the collegiate level and to continue playing the sport they fell in love with when they were a child. Unfortunately for some sports, there’s just not enough eyes at each game or meet to help a student-athlete garner collegiate attention, and State Champs! Sports Network social media manager Danielle Seaman said she faced the same adversity when bowling at New Baltimore Anchor Bay High School. “As a bowler, you don’t have many options to get recruited or be seen,” Seaman said. “There was one national tournament that I was lucky enough to go to and my family could afford to, so that’s how I got recruited. Some families can’t afford to go to this national tournament because it’s in a different location every year, and you have to qualify for it, which is more money to pay for other tournaments you have to go to qualify.” Seaman went on to bowl collegiately at Monmouth University from 2018-2022. Now — nine months in at State Champs! W, a women-only branch of State Champs! Sports Network — Seaman and a team of all women have created the nation’s first recruiting hub, which launched Sept. 1, made for women by women. Along with Seaman, Kara Liles, Elizabeth Coon, Amanda Mooradian, Madison Hool and Riley Spurgess, who all played sports in some capacity, helped build the recruiting platform for female athletes in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. State Champs! W, which started in 2021, will offer female athletes the opportunity to
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855.336.4595 Van Dyke & 171⁄2 Mile • www.sterlingheightsdodge.net *Lease payments add tax, that’s it. Due at signing includes first payment, destination, taxes on down payment (including rebates) documentary, title, and license transfer fee (new plate, additional). Lease mileage allowance is 10,000 miles per year. Overmileage is .25 cents per mile. Purchase and lease prices include Stellantis consumer rebates including return lease rebates and Chrysler Capital or Stellantis Financial rebates where applicable. Purchase prices, add for tax, title, doc, plates, and destination. Pictures may not represent actual vehicle, prices and payments are accurate at time of printing and subject to change. Residency and lender restrictions apply, see dealer for details. Exp Oct 31, 2023.
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2B - STERLING HEIGHTS SENTRY, October 11, 2023
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Sales Event 2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT
2017 FORD EDGE SE
2014 CHEVROLET MALIBU LS
2014 FORD C-MAX SE
• 41K MILES • POWER WINDOWS/LOCKS
• KEYLESS ENTRY • REAR CAMERA • 83K MILES
• 31K MILES • REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
• 22K MILES • BLIND SPOT MIRRORS • KEYLESS ENTRY
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STK# Z25526
13,993
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STK# Z25719
14,593
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STK# Z26714
14,991
STK# Z25883
14,992
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2016 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT AWD
2017 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN LIMITED 2.0T
2014 CHEVROLET VOLT
2017 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED SAHARA
• ALL WHEEL DRIVE • 31K MILES • KEYLESS ENTRY
• 41K MILES • LEATHER • LOADED!
• ONLY 15K MILES • KEYLESS ENTRY
• 4X4 • NAV SYSTEM • 5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANS
STK# Z25721
15,992
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STK# ZC21162A
17,993
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STK# Z26710
STK# ZP70515B
23,993
18,991
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2021 JEEP CHEROKEE LATITUIDE LUX
2020 RAM 4X4 BIG HORN CREW CAB
2022 CADILLAC CT4 SPORT
2022 FORD E-350 BOX TRUCK
• 34K MILES • LEATHER • HEATED SEATS
• 5.7L V-8 ENGINE • REMOTE START • HEATED SEATS
• LEATHER • LOADED •ONLY 14K MILES
• ONLY 2K MILES! • CLEAN CARFAX • 7.3 V-8 ENGINE
STK# Z25806
23,993
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STK# Z25955
33,593
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STK# ZP71151A
36,593
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STK# Z25979
48,593
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OVER 300 VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM!
VEHICLES UNDER 11,000 $
2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO Stock #ZC25393A • 164K Miles
2,999
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2014 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY TOURING Stock #ZR72235A • 148K Miles
2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER $5,999 2014 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LS Stock #ZC26201A • 93K Miles
2013 CHRYSLER 200 S CONVERTIBLE Stock #ZC26164A • 125K Miles
Stock #ZR72224A • 129K Miles
8,891
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9,991
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2016 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT $10,591
7,991 Stock #ZP72309A • 126K Miles
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2014 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT $10,991 Stock #ZC26655A • 110K Miles
Save BIG on a RelIaBle vehIcle! READY TO TAKE A TEST DRIVE? VISIT US TODAY!
*Photo may not represent actual sale vehicles. Plus title, tax, plates, doc and CVR fees. Vehicles are available at time of printing and may be subject to change without notice. Sale ends 10/20/2023. 0218-2341
STERLING HEIGHTS SENTRY, October 11, 2023 - 3B
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Autos Wanted
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586-250-2775
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Help Wanted General
Help Wanted General
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EXPERIENCED, Full-Time, Gardening/Landscaping Help Needed to Plant, Weed, and Maintain Flower Gardens. Work runs March-Dec, Wages based upon exp. Monday-Friday
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• New Modern Office • Real Estate Classes • Mentoring • Support
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586.206.1437 8451 15 Mile Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
What we require: • Must be at least 18 years old • High school diploma/GED • United States Citizenship • Must meet police academy entry standards
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Cement
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248-252-5331
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586-822-5100
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Published: October 11, 2023
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586-944-3669
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Carpentry GOT ROT?
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Cement
Cement
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Driveway Experts FREE ESTIMATES • SENIOR DISCOUNTS
586-843-8543
ALLEN CEMENT
a.k.a "The Driveway Guy"
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586-457-1300
Cement
Cement
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0025-2242
Cement
ROZE CEMENT LLC
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Andre-586-354-7791
VETERAN OWNED
Cement
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Crew Members, Managers & Assistant Managers. Restaurant & Management Experience Preferred. •Sign on Bonus •Competitive Pay •Advancement Opportunities •Flexible Scheduling •Friendly Work Environment
Come shop “The Conservatory” and find a treasure of antique, vintage and unique items. Located at 38807 Harper Ave., Clinton Township, the large shop showcases the collections of many vendors, with furnishings that are refurbished and others reinvented. Open TuesdayFriday, 10:00-6:00 p.m. and Saturday, 10:00-5:00 p.m.
AUCTION Huge Equipment Consignment Auction. 1484 N Townline Rd., Gaylord MI. October 7, 10am. Fleet Vehicles, ATVs, Farm Equipment, Implements and Attachments, Shop, Lawn & Garden. Leist Auctioneers MichiganAuction.com 833-3232BID
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586-781-4868
M & M CEMENT CONTRACTING "All Types of Concrete Work"
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4B - STERLING HEIGHTS SENTRY, October 11, 2023
586-719-1202
GARAGE DOOR TUNE UP SPECIAL $80
• Garage Doors, Openers Installed/ Serviced, Broken Springs Repaired! • Entry, Storm Doors, Patio Doors Installed/Serviced
CHIMNEYS, INC $125 Sweep & Safety Inspection
•Repairs •Dampers •Caps •Crown Repair Next Day Appointment Available
CALL JAMES THE DOORMAN at
586.215.8138
0096-2332
586-431-0591
Gutters
Cleaning Service
*”STEVE'S SEAMLESS GUTTERS”. Made & installed on the spot. 5”&6” Gutter Cleaning. Tree trimming, exterior painting, power washing.
586-747-2354
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CLEANING LADY
with 10-yr experience is looking for work. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly Excellent references. Flexible hours. Bonded & insured.
248-890-8830 Decks/Patios
2023 SPECIALS
Custom Deck Building/Repair, Power-Washing, Decks Removed, Composite, Treated & Cedar Materials, Custom Railing Materials, Custom Fence Installation.
586-260-5218
586-778-3393 586-531-2111
A.M.G. Gutters & Downspouts. Owner operated. Seamless gutter installation and repair specialist. Builders License #2101202369 www.amgapplied services.com Fully Insured
586-323-0755
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248-881-5093 SHORES METALWORKS Seamless Gutters Installed, Free Estimates. Licensed & Insured. License # 2101209190
586-343-2315 GUTTERS & WINDOW CLEANING INSURED TOM MICOLI
313-656-9402 Drywall LAKESHORE DRYWALL Master Finisher Small and Large Repairs Small Hang Jobs Any Size Finish Jobs Done Perfectly Shon- 586-801-6190
Electrical BEST-Price-Period Licensed/Insured. 30-yrs.-experience. Call for free-estimates. Open 7-days a week 24/hrs-day. 10%-Off For Cash Now Accepting All Major Credit Cards.
Hotchkiss Electric
586-291-3143 Lic.#6211028
586-755-3636 Father & Son
Master Electricians
Dr. Electric
Same-Day-Service! All-Residential-Wiring, Change Fuse Box to Circuit Breaker Panel, Troubleshooting, Electric Vehicle Chargers, Backup Generator Transfer Switch, License# 6109094 Senior/Discounts! Visa/MC /Lic./Insured
Handyman Services A#1 REPAIR SERVICES: GUTTERS Clean/Repair Install Guards SIDING Vinyl-Siding/Alum-Trim Gable/SoffitVents/Shutters ROOF Leaks/Shingles Vents/Caps
248-892-1927
HONEY DO'S DONE CHEAP!
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586-522-6870
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586-360-0681
CASTLE ELECTRIC
586-634-1152
(direct cell phone #) Panel upgrades, generators, hot tubs, 220 lines. ALL SERVICE Licensed & Insured Dependable, quality work! License#-6111359
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removes ANYTHING! Appliances, furniture, basement cleanouts, hoarders all welcome! Call or Text
Motor City Plumbing & Drain
2 BROTHERS PAINTING
Repairs & Installation Master Plumber • Fully Licensed & Insured Senior Citizen & Military Discounts 100% Guarantee
Complete Interior/Exterior
• Wood Repair • Power Wash • Free-Estimates
REFERENCES AVAILABLE
Call Frank 248-303-5897 Hauling & Waste Removal
Landscaping & Water Gardens
**CLUTTER GUY'S**
ALLTIMATE OUTDOOR SERVICES
Removal-Experts Residential/Commercial Houses/Offices Garage/Storage-Areas Efficient Courteous Workers Reasonable-Rates Free-Estimates NEED CLUTTER REMOVED? LET US DO THE WORK!
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Drainage System Professionals New-Construction, Yard-Drainage, Grading, Sod/Seed, Retaining Walls/Walkways/Patios, Senior/Military-Discounts Credit-Cards-Accepted
Financing Available
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Lawn Maintenance
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A1 PETROLERE CONSTRUCTION
& Handyman Services Kitchen, Bath, Basement Remodeling, Decks, Interior/Exterior Painting, Licensed/Insured Credit Cards Accepted
586-954-2708
COMPLETE, QUALITY, Custom Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling, Framing & Finish Carpentry, References Available, Senior Discounts.
Call Style Line Remodeling
586-489-9226 Donʼs Lawn Service -Lawn Cutting -Edging -Aerating -Power Raking -Bush & Tree Trimming -Sod -Leaf Clean-up Since 1979! SUPREME OUTDOOR SPECIALISTS Fall-Clean-ups, Lawn Maintenance, Landscaping, Pavers/Patios, Retaining-Walls, Shrub/Tree-Trimming & Removal, Mulching, Sprinkler Blow-Outs, Gutter-Cleaning, Snow Removal, 35-Years in Business Free-Estimates
586-354-7549
Home Repairs EXTERIOR REPAIRS LLC.
Since 1999 Roofing, Siding, Gutters and More! Reliable Ask, We Might Do It! FREE ESTIMATES
586-727-3924
248-242-1511
Cabinet Painting Custom Cabinets Counter Tops & Everything in Between. Call/Text Us For Your Kitchen Transformation.
586-343-4005
MR. BACKSPLASH ·CUSTOM BACKSPLASHES ·CUSTOM KITCHENS ·COUNTERTOPS *Granite*Quartz* ·Custom Bathrooms ·FIREPLACE TILE *FREE ESTIMATES*
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Landscaping & Water Gardens DOLL'S LANDSCAPING
Sod Installation, Shrub & Tree-Trimming, Planting, Removal. Mulch, Garden Retainer Walls, Porch Steps, Raise Backyards/Drain Tiles, Pavers, Powerwashing Sealing, Power rake, Aeration, Seeding, Debris Removal
586-634-0033
30+ Years in Business
Grasshopper Landscaping
RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL
Custom Landscape Design & Install Lawn Maintenance Brick Paving Retaining Walls Landscape Lighting Tree & Shrub Planting Bush Trimming Sod Installation
CALL 586-776-2000
grasshopperofficemain@gmail.com Credit Cards Accepted
586-295-4999
Painting
586-792-3117
PETE'S PAINTING FALL SPECIAL! 10% OFF Specializing in Great Rooms, Special Pricing For Decks, Interior/Exterior, Residential/Commercial. Special pricing for vacant homes. Senior Discount, Free-Estimates, Insured.
PAINTING
586-552-5416
GARDENING SERVICE Weeding, Compost, Mulch, Shrub-Trimming, Butterfly Gardens Our Specialty.
0335-2330
Painting
Plumbing
PRO TOUCH PAINTING LLC.
MASTER PLUMBER
Interior/Exterior 30-yrs-experience, Power-washing, Drywall repairs, Staining, Free-Estimates. All Work Guaranteed. Affordable Prices. Senior Discount/Insured.
248-495-3512
PEAK PAINTING Custom-Painting, Commercial/Residential, interior/exterior. Drywall-repair, paper removal, carpentry. 30-yr.-exp. Free estimates, senior discounts, insured. Credit-cards accepted.
586-722-8381 Now Hiring!!!
ANDERSON Painting & Carpentry Complete Interior/Exterior Services Plaster/Drywall & Water Damage Repairs. Wood-Staining. Wallpaper-Removal. Kitchen/Cabinet Refinishing Insured/References. Free-Estimates
Sewer & Drain Service. Remodeling, repairs, new installations. Free estimates, senior rates. 35+yrs exp. Call Paul
248-904-5822 Lic.#8109852
586-757-4715 ABSOLUTE PLUMBING Family Owned Since 1990
Drain Cleaning Special
$75.00 with ad. Complete Plumbing Repairs Senior Discounts,
Licensed/Insured Lic#-8216443
WATERWORK Plumbing.com •Drain Cleaning •Sewer Camera •Water Heaters •Sump Pumps •Backflow Testing
248-542-8022
Same Day Emergency Service Available Reliable/Experienced License#8003885
Plumbing
586.421.5520 586.524.6752 ANDY'S PLUMBING
25-Years Experience Licensed/Insured Call Us Today For All Your Plumbing Needs!! Serving The Tri-County-Area
Hurry-up & Save Big-$$$$! FALL-SPECIALSClean-up, Up to 30%-Off!!! Roofing/Siding/Gutters, All-Leaks/Repairs, Residential/Shingles/ Commercial-FlatRoofs/Torch-downs We accept major credit-cards. 30yrs-Experience
586-822-5100
REPLACE your roof with the best looking and longest lasting material steel from Erie Metal Roofs! Three styles and multiple colors available. Guaranteed to last a lifetime! Limited Time Offer 50% off installation + Additional 10% off install (for military, health workers & 1st responders.) Call Erie Metal Roofs: 1-866-718-3124
10%/Senior/Military/Discounts
Lic#-8004254
Roofing CITY ROOFING
-Commercial & Residential Roof Repairs -Full Roof Replacement (Shingles) -Flat Roof Replacement -24/7 Emergency Repairs -Eavestroughs (Gutters) and Leaf Guard Installations.
586-733-3004
cityroofinginc@gmail.com
MICHAEL NORTON BUILDER
Windows-SidingGutters-Roofing All Phases of Home Renovation $500-Off Any Complete Roof or Siding Job Free-Estimates Licensed/Insured Specializing in Insurance Claims Family Owned/Operated Since 1965
586-436-9600
AAA all star repairs as low as $225.00* Gutter repairs, Flat-roofs, Reroof, New-roof, Residential /Commercial Call Silversmith Maintenance
248-707-4851
Accept credit cards Family-owned Over 30 years exp.
Tree Service BERG BROS. LLC. “Fully insured, highly referred.” Senior discounts. Tree-removal, stump grinding, tree-trimming, hedging, shaping, Emergency-Service Residential/Commercial Free estimates!
(586)262-3060
DAVE'S TREE & SHRUB
30%-FALL-DISCOUNT INSURED, Emergency Storm Damage, Large Tree Removals, Trimming, Stump Grinding, Season-Firewood, Free-Estimates. 10% Senior-Discounts. -FREE-WOOD-CHIPS-
(586)216-0904 www.davestree andshrub.com
ELITE TREE SERVICE
"Bringing 30 years of experience to your door!" Tree trimming, removals & stump grinding. Insured & FREE estimates with fair prices! Firewood For Sale
586-756-0757
SWEET TOOTH
KELLY'S KITCHEN DESIGN
ROBIN'S
Contact us anytime! 586-477-7777
586-354-3032 248-974-4012
Kitchens/ Cabinets/ Countertops
248-224-2188
AA4DABLE ROOFING
Family Owned & Operated
0355-2235
•Chimney Cleanings Starting at-$130 & up incl. 21pt. inspection •Chimney-&-Porch Repairs •Brick-Replacement •Tuck-Pointing •Brick-Pavers •Retaining-Walls •Masonry-Repairs •Gutter Guards Senior-Military-Discounts
Roofing
Plumbing
Painting
0325-2302
ALLTIMATE OUTDOOR SERVICES
Garage Door Service
0220-2325
Chimney Service
by-GPC
MASTER-PAINTER DRYWALL/PLASTER •Restoration/Repairs •Painting! •Painting! •Interior/Exterior •Wallpaper Hanging •Wallpaper Removal Senior-Rates We-Do-It-All! B.B.B/A+Rating 30-yrs, Licensed/Insured Free-Estimates Owner-Robert
586.899.3555 (Direct) 248.566.6460 (Office)
(586)229-4267 American Painting
•Residential/Commercial •Interior •Power Washing •Insurance •Drywall •Plaster Repair •Clean-outs •Home Repairs •Senior-Discounts. •Guaranteed-Work. •25-yrs Experience.
(586)795-8122
Chris Cronin Painting & Staining Inc. Professional quality. Interior-exterior. Power-washing, deck sealing. Insured, References. Free estimates. MC/VI/DC/AX accepted.
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ACROSS 1. *Bow Wow Wow’s “I ____ Candy” 5. Money source 8. *____’s Root Beer 11. Pelvic parts 12. Start of something big? 13. Round openings 15. RPM gauge 16. Cantina cooker 17. Car sound, to a toddler 18. *Ninepins namesake 20. Kiln for drying hops 21. They had 22. Division, abbr. 23. Informal wear 26. “Tail” on letter C 30. Kamakawiwo’ole’s strings 31. Real estate sale agreement 34. Denials 35. 9 a.m. prayer 37. Even, to a poet 38. *Desert plant harvested for sweet syrup 39. Forbidden 40. Quickly or slowly, e.g. 42. *Sweet ____ brew 43. Breathe in 45. Westernmost city in Germany 47. Soldier’s bed 48. Mensch, alt. sp. 50. Italian car brand 52. *Jolly livestock raisers? 55. Russia’s hard liquor 56. Ctrl + Z 57. Consumes food 59. Checks out 60. Famous French couturier (1905-1957) 61. Heavy Metal’s Quiet ____ 62. Caustic soda 63. Newsman Rather 64. Kill, as in dragon DOWN 1. Clever humor 2. Unfortunately, exclamation 3. Actor Nolte 4. Island in French Polynesia 5. *Donut filler 6. Checked out 7. Bleats 8. Rocky & Bullwinkle and Mary Kate & Ashley, pl. 9. To a very great
degree (2 words) 10. Not bright 12. Sacred choral compositions 13. Roundish 14. *Sweet tooth, technically 19. *___ Musketeers, spelled out 22. Drops at dawn 23. *____-Frutti 24. Highlander’s dagger 25. Sage and rosemary 26. *Scoop holder 27. Averse 28. “Drove my chevy to the ____” 29. Southeast Asian org. 32. Relinquish, as in property 33. Clergyman’s title, abbr. 36. *Single serving treat 38. Embarrass 40. Arthur, to friends
41. Hard feelings 44. I to Greeks, pl. 46. TV’s “Where everybody knows your name” 48. Opposite of depression 49. “____ ____ a high note”
50. Same as fogey 51. Inactive 52. “Ant-Man” leading actor 53. Not top-shelf in a bar 54. Greek portico 55. Radio knob, abbr. 58. Farm pen
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EE W E H T F O E CRIM • K E E W E H E OF T M I R C • K E E F THE W Feud at salon
EASTPOINTE — According to a police report, officers were dispatched to a local business sometime on Sept. 23 in response to a fight and theft that had taken place there. The business is a salon located in the area of 10 Mile Road. A 19-year-old woman reportedly had an eyelash appointment and had paid a $20 deposit. Once the technician realized the business did not have the requested eyelash color, the client allegedly asked for her deposit back. The technician reportedly told the client that the deposit was nonrefundable, reminding her that she had been advised of this when she signed up for the appointment. That’s when the client allegedly left the establishment and returned a short time later with her 41-year-old mother, who demanded that her daughter’s deposit be returned. When the employees at the salon refused to comply, the mother reportedly went to the display rack and started to grab perfume and candle boxes that were for sale. She allegedly told the employees that she was getting her daughter’s money back. The suspect also took an employee’s cell phone, which had been sitting on the salon counter. When the salon employees tried to stop both customers from leaving the store, a fight took place, during which a standup mirror was broken. Both suspects then fled the scene prior to officers arriving. The suspects were identified, police said, and a detective was assigned to the case.
Catalytic converters stolen from SMART buses
ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 8:10 a.m. on Sept. 18, a report was made about a larceny that occurred between Sept. 15 and Sept. 18 at the St. Clair Shores Civic Arena, located at 20000 Stephens St. Upon arrival, an officer made contact with the complainant, a 35-year-old man who stated the catalytic converters of two Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation buses parked in the lots over the weekend were stolen. The man stated the vehicles were last seen on Sept. 15 around 4 p.m. and it was discovered that the catalytic converters were stolen on Sept. 18 around 6:45 a.m. The man was provided with a report number, and he stated he would contact SMART to inform them of the theft. He said the third SMART bus was diesel and nothing was stolen from it. A 9-inch Diablo Sawzall blade was found on the ground between the two SMART buses. Pictures were taken of the buses and the blade. The blade was taken as evidence.
Man reports home break-in
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Officers were dispatched to the 14000 block of Silent Woods Drive, near 23 Mile
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and Schoenherr roads, for a breaking and entering report at 4:31 p.m. Sept. 8. Upon arrival, officers spoke to the caller, who stated that he believed that his house had been broken into after finding his patio door had been taken off, and the lock on his sliding door had been punched out. A K-9 dog at the scene attempted to track a suspect but was unsuccessful. The house appeared to have been rummaged through, according to officers, and some valuables were missing. The detective bureau was investigating.
Sterling Heights/Warren Senior Expo: Free health screenings, refreshments and admission, connect with experts, win prizes and more, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Century Banquet Center, 33204 Maple Lane in Sterling Heights, seniorexpousa.com
OCT. 22
Fall concert: Warren Concert Band featuring Breaking Winds Bassoon Quartet, 3-4:30 p.m., Warren Woods Community Auditorium, 13400 12 Mile Road, also free music clinic at 1 p.m. Oct. 21 (RSVP requested), warrenconcertband.com
NOV. 14
Student caught with vape
STERLING HEIGHTS — A student at Stevenson High School, 39701 Dodge Park Road, reportedly smelled like marijuana Sept. 15. Police reportedly watched the student and suspected that a suspicious object was in his pants pocket. It reportedly turned out to be a Breeze Prime vape, though no cannabis was reportedly found. The student was cited for having a vape as a minor, police said.
Ex-employee goes on destructive tirade
GROSSE POINTE FARMS — A 20-year-old Detroit man is facing multiple possible charges after he reportedly went on a destructive rampage at a store where he used to work when he learned he was being fired. According to a police report, at around 4:07 p.m. Sept. 17, the suspect was at his former place of employment — a store in the 18000 block of Mack Avenue — when he started yelling insults at a male former co-worker. The suspect is then said by his former co-workers to have grabbed a bottle of wine worth $18 from the sales floor and thrown it on the ground, causing it to shatter. The suspect is said to have verbally threatened and harassed a female cashier and swung a plastic shopping basket around, causing an estimated $20 worth of damage to two ornamental flower arrangements. The report states that the suspect continued to lash out at a co-worker near the store entrance, and once the suspect and the co-worker were outside, the suspect is alleged to have taken a fighting stance and balled his fists and raised them as if he were about to hit the co-worker. The suspect is said to have spat in the face of his co-worker as this point. The suspect was arrested walking nearby and is facing possible charges including assault and battery, malicious destruction of property and disorderly person. The suspect was also permanently banned from store property, or he would face trespassing charges. Police said the suspect was “highly agitated.” After he was put in an ambulance to be taken to the hospital for bleeding wounds on his hands, he reportedly demanded sexual acts from emergency medical personnel. Given the suspect’s state and demeanor, the paramedic on the ambulance said he would be seeking a mental health evaluation at the hospital for the suspect.
Sterling Speakers Toastmasters: Meeting at 6:30 p.m., virtual and in person, room 102 at Bethesda Christian Church, 14000 Metropolitan Parkway in Sterling Heights, (586) 221-0405, sterlingspeakers. org, vppr@sterlingspeakers.org
ONGOING
Northern Toastmasters: Meets 6:30 p.m. every second and fourth Monday of month, Leo’s Coney Island, 33577 Van Dyke Ave. in Sterling Heights, (248) 828-7481, samcrowl@comcast.net
OCT. 13
Halloween Spooktacular: Trick-or-treating at 6, 6:30 and 7 p.m., then “Hotel Transylvania” at 7:30 p.m., Heritage Lake, 52700 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, register.shelbytwp.org
OCT. 14
Halloween-themed card party: Also lunch and desserts, and raffles and prizes, 1-3:30 p.m., St. Thecla Catholic Church, 20762 S. Nunneley Road in Clinton Township, (586) 791-6177 or (586) 791-9012
OCT. 21 Sterling Frights Halloween: Live music, hay rides, straw maze, cider and doughnuts, candy, inflatables, rides and more, for ages 12 and younger, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Dodge Park, 40620 Utica Road in Sterling Heights, facebook.com/myshpr
To view more events and to submit your own, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise, call (586) 498-8000. Recovery meetings: For addictions, depression, anxiety, anger and relationships, 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, New Day Life Recovery, 35500 Mound Road in Sterling Heights, NewDayLifeRecovery.com Widowed Friends dancing: Every Tuesday, doors at 6 p.m. and music from 7-10:30 p.m., Polish Century Club, 33204 Maple Lane in Sterling Heights, RSVP to Victoria at (586) 566-7936 Widowed Friends movies/dinners: Every second Sunday of month, movies announced Wednesday before, AMC Forum 30 and UNO Pizzeria & Grill, Mound and Hall roads in Sterling Heights, RSVP to Val at (248) 701-9567 Bereaved Parents of Macomb Support Group: Meets 7-9 p.m. every first Thursday of month, Washington Senior Center, 57880 Van Dyke Ave. in Washington Township, neilflyer@yahoo.com, (248) 425-2999
Premier Events Center, 20400 S. Nunneley Road in Clinton Township, halloweenparty2023.com
OCT. 21-22
Macomb County Harvest Fest: Trick-or-treat stations, hayrides, reptile and birds of prey shows, pumpkin patch, professional pumpkin carvers and more, costumes encouraged, noon-5 p.m. both days, Freedom Hill County Park, 14900 Metro Parkway in Sterling Heights, macombcountyharvestfest.com
OCT. 22
Costumes and Candy: Trick-or-treating, pumpkin decorating, cider and doughnuts, games and karaoke, raffles, food and more, 1-4 p.m., Play-Place Autism & Special Needs Center, 39337 Mound Road in Sterling Heights, autisticplayplace.org/cc2023
OCT. 28
Trunk or treat: 4-5:30 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, 32300 Schoenherr Road in Warren, (586) 453-3281
Fall Spectacular Craft Show: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sports & Expo Center, Building P on Macomb Community College - South Campus, 14500 E. 12 Mile Road in Warren, smetankacraftshows.com
Halloween Bash 2023: Fundraiser for Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs includes food stations and open bar, DJ, raffle and 50-50, 7 p.m.-midnight,
Trunk or treat: Also games, 3-5 p.m., Utica United Methodist Church, 8650 Canal Road in Sterling Heights, (586) 731-7667
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LIBRARY TO HOST TEEN MONSTER MAKEUP CONTEST ON OCT. 24
ST. CLAIR SHORES — The St. Clair Shores Public Library invites teens to participate in their teen monster makeup contest from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24. Practice your face painting skills for the spooky season at this fun event. A demonstration will be provided by Grosse Pointe Theatre, then participants can create their own look. Supplies will be provided, or you can bring your own. After practicing your skills, vote on the best looks for a prize. Pizza will be provided at the end of the program. Participants must be in grades nine through 12. Registration is required and begins on Monday, Oct. 9. Registration can be done online at scslibrary.org, in person, via phone by calling (586) 771-9020 or via email at SCSYouth@libcoop.net. Space is limited.
STAGECRAFTERS TO PRESENT THE SPITFIRE GRILL’ AT BALDWIN THEATRE ROYAL OAK — Stagecrafters will be showcasing its presentation of “The Spitfire Grill” from Oct. 13 to Oct. 22 at the Stagecrafters 2nd Stage at the Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette Ave. in Royal Oak. This will be the first show performed on Stagecrafters’ 2nd Stage since 2019. The show is about a woman recently released from prison who looks for a fresh start in a small town. “(The Spitfire Grill) is an award winning heartwarming musical, with gorgeous storytelling songs, beautiful harmonies, remarkable, multi-dimensional characters, and a storyline that will leave the audience pondering long after they leave the theatre,” Director Jennifer Ward said in a prepared statement. Tickets for shows Thursdays through Sundays cost $25, plus a $3 per ticket fee. For more information, visit stagecrafters.org.
Local Girl Scout chooses Charlotte’s Wings as Gold Award beneficiary ROCHESTER HILLS — When working on her Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award that a Girl Scout can attain, Rochester Hills Stoney Creek High School graduate Katelyn Kohn was looking for a project that would provide a real solution to an issue in her community. Kohn observed that children who are frequently forced to spend time in the hospital don’t get the same normalcy as healthy kids. Even simple things like going to visit the library and find a book that captivates them might not be possible for them. She explained she “wanted to give children a library experience while in the hospital, allowing them to choose a book safely off portable carts” and “wanted to provide normalcy for children during their stay.” She worked with Charlotte’s Wings to create five portable libraries for the five floors of the in-patient unit of Children’s Hospital of Michigan in Detroit. She worked on gaining sponsors of $500 for each of the five carts, and also raised $300 through fundraising endeavors such as water and snow cone sales. Founded in March 2008, Charlotte’s Wings has been dedicated to helping children and families throughout Michigan cope with the challenges of serious illness and health crises by donating new books. Charlotte’s Wings has donated over 140,000 books to their partner hospitals and hospices throughout Michigan. With this donation, Charlotte’s Wings was able to create book carts with themes such as princesses and superheroes. “We were so moved by Katelyn’s connection with our mission and with her project’s ambitions. Her Gold award provided a wonderful opportunity for Katelyn and Charlotte’s Wings to work together to make a real difference to children and their families spending time at Children’s Hospital in Detroit,” Jennifer Buck, the executive director of Charlotte’s Wings, said in a press release. For more information, email charlotteswings@gmail.com.
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