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FRASER — At its regular meeting on Sept. 14, the Fraser City Council approved a measure to purchase a Flock Safety camera system to aid the city’s police force in its investigations. The measure was adopted unanimously, although Councilwoman Suzanne Kalka and Councilwoman Dana Sutherland were absent. The City Council approved the purchase of a twoyear contract for the cameras, which amounted to approximately $3,000 per camera per year in addition to a one-time installation cost. Eight cameras were approved for purchase, although the cost of three will be reimbursed to the city by the Fraser Public Schools district, which partnered with the city on the initiative to buy the camera system.
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Day of the Dead altars are decorated with flowers, sugar skulls and items that represent the lives of deceased loved ones.
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Several Day of the Dead events are scheduled at the Lorenzo Cultural Center on the Center Campus of Macomb Community College, located at 44575 Garfield Road. The Day of the Dead, known in Spanish as Día de los Muertos, is observed Nov. 1-2 and coincides with the Catholic observances of All Saints Day Nov. 1 and All Souls Day Nov. 2. Generally celebrated in Mexico, with variations observed in other Latin American countries and different parts of the world, Day of the Dead celebrates the lives of the departed through the displays of decorative altars. The altars — called ofrendas in Spanish — include flowers, colorful tissue paper, sugar skulls, candles and personal items of the loved one. An altar-building workshop with professor Maria Ramos will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 26. Participants are asked to bring framed copies of loved ones and other personal items. On Nov. 1, Marlon Lara Parrons will give a presentation about the Day of the Dead from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. See ALTAR on page 13A
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Board of trustees approves Bonior sculpture plants
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CLINTON TOWNSHIP — With David Bonior dedicating much of his life and legislative career to environmental issues, it can seem odd that the memorial to his nearly 30-year career is a metal tree. The Clinton Township Board of
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A spaghetti dinner fundraiser will take place on Friday, Oct. 27, to help support the Fraser Public Library’s programming following its temporary relocation to 15 Mile Road near Hayes Road.
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FRASER — People who love to read, enjoy movies and music or who simply like to support their community can grab their utensils and join the Fraser Lions Club for a spaghetti dinner fundraiser benefiting the Fraser Public Library. The library has had a difficult year after having
to temporarily relocate to a new location, 15260 15 Mile Road and 15240 15 Mile Road, after a vehicle crashed through the walls of its main building in May. The accident inspired the Lions Club members to offer a hand during this challenging time. “I had met with the library … so I did learn a lot about the car accident and their financial issues,” said Laura Murphy, the hall manager for the Fraser See LIBRARY on page 18A
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Dedication ceremonies for the monument and two markers along the David Bonior Trail were held in September.
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Macomb County prosecutor enforces aggressive collections for back child support MACOMB COUNTY — On Oct. 5, Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced an “aggressive yet compassionate” child support collection initiative for parents behind in their payments, allowing them to satisfy their financial obligation without legal consequences. Led by the Felony Non-Support Unit within the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office, the child support collection program is an aggressive collection and enforcement initiative designed to give parents who are behind in their child support payments a fresh opportunity, while providing a realistic path to compliance for those who may have fallen behind due to financial hardships or other challenges, according to the prosecutor’s office in a written statement. “However, those who do not step forward to establish a payment plan may face prosecution, and imprisonment for the felonious failure to pay their court ordered obligation,” the statement indicated. Lucido “We understand that life can be unpredictable, and circumstances change. Our primary goal is to ensure that children receive the financial support they need to thrive. At the same time, we recognize that some parents genuinely want to meet their responsibilities but may have fallen on hard times. This is a compassionate and pragmatic approach to addressing these issues,” Lucido said. To avoid potential prosecution and begin making back child support payments, contact the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office at (586) 493-4488 or email pafamilysupport@macombgov.org to make payment arrangements.
DNR’S NEW LEASH RULES OPEN FOR COMMENT
STATEWIDE — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced its draft of new rules governing leashed dogs on state-managed lands. The proposed amendment aims to bring the rules “into alignment with its original intent and reduce confusion for land users and law enforcement personnel,” according to a DNR statement. Under the proposed rules, dogs on DNR-managed lands do not need to be leashed if they are being used for hunting or field trials, or if they are being trained for hunting. The DNR hosted a public hearing for the rule changes on Oct. 19 and will accept further comments until 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 27. Email comments can be directed to rostm@michigan.gov and written mail can be sent to Department of Natural Resources, Legislative and Legal Affairs Office, ATTN: Legal Policy Specialist, PO Box 30028, Lansing, MI 48909-7528.
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STATEWIDE — A new $20 million advertising campaign launched on Oct. 10 aims to bring talented individuals and companies to Michigan. Dubbed the “You Can in Michigan” campaign, ads in the campaign aim to portray living and working in Michigan as attractive. The campaign includes television commercials, radio spots, print placements and social media postings. Helping the career-searching side of the campaign is themichiganlife.org website that utilizes AI to help applicants find the right job for them. “Our growth depends on growing and attracting new talent to the state, which is why we’ve worked hard to invest in the kitchen table issues and pass welcoming policies — so anyone can ‘make it’ in Michigan,” Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said in a release. “From our great quality of life, good cost of living, tuition-free pathways to technical and higher education, and extensive advanced manufacturing infrastructure to, as we like to say, ‘make stuff and grow stuff,’ we are excited to share our story and build a brighter future for our Michigan.” The campaign has been in the works since fall 2022 and is a project of the state and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
CMPL hosting quality book sale CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Among the events the Clinton-Macomb Public Library is hosting this coming November is a “quality book sale.” Held from Nov. 2-4 at the Main Library, items on sale will be of a higher quality and price than the usual used book sale. At 7 p.m. on Nov. 6, Detroit Lions fans can come down to the Main Library and join Jeremy Dimick of the Detroit Historical Society for a presentation about the team’s history, from its move to Detroit in 1939 to its pre-Super-Bowl glory in the 1950s. To see the full catalog of events, visit cmpl.libnet.info/events.
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CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Eastpointe-Roseville Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly coffee hour from 9-10 a.m. Oct. 26 at Resurrection Cemetery, 18201 Clinton River Road. Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds Anthony G. Forlini will be the guest speaker. During the event, he will discuss the county’s fraud guard alerts program, services the clerk’s office provides, and election worker opportunities. Chamber members attend for free. The cost is $5 for nonmembers. To register, RSVP to events@erchamber.com. For more information, call (586) 776-5520 or go to erchamber.com.
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Clintondale joins Deloitte STEM program BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com
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Clintondale Community Schools students will soon learn robotics by building and programming a rover. The rover kits were donated to the district by Deloitte to help students pick up the science, technology, engineering and mathematics skills for rapidly changing industries.
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Classes at Clintondale Community Schools are about to get more hands-on as global consulting firm Deloitte has donated the school 30 robotics kits. The kits are part of Deloitte’s Smart Factory Believers program, which aims to help improve science, technology, engineering and mathematics programs in historically underserved school districts. Through the kits, Deloitte hopes to improve the ability of students in these areas for a changing industrial world. “With the Believers program, we really aim to close the skills and workforce gap by providing access to high-quality STEM learning within diverse communities that have historically lacked that access, and our goal is opening up a new talent pipeline that is prepared with the right skills and also accelerating equity in the workforce,” said Amitha Harsha, leader of the Smart Factory Believers program. The kits are assembled at Deloitte’s Smart Factory at Wichita State University’s campus in Kansas. Each kit includes a buildable rover with parts from toy company Elenco Electronics, a programmable Raspberry Pi computer and a camera module that can be attached to the rover. Rover kits are designed to teach students about electricity, circuitry, computer programming and “soft skills” such as teamwork and troubleshooting. Lesson plans for the rover are designed by the National Math & Science Initiative and, according to Harsha, teachers are given instruction on how to use the rovers in class. See STEM on page 16A
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David Balkevitch, with his 1972 Pontiac Ventura, takes “The Angry Pumpkin” to local car shows and cruises. The Center Line resident keeps the car’s Halloween theme all year long. Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
‘THE ANGRY PUMPKIN’ IS A SPOOKY RIDE METRO DETROIT — With his 1972 Pontiac Ventura, David Balkevitch celebrates Halloween all year long. Whether he’s displaying the vintage
model at the weekly Sandbaggers Bar & Grill car show in Center Line or speeding down the Lapeer International Dragway, the spooky holiday follows him. Balkevitch and his wife, Annette, purchased the sunset-orange car when they married in 2012.
“The guy I got the car from called it ‘The Pumpkin’ because it’s orange,” Balkevitch said. Balkevitch renamed it “The Angry Pumpkin” because of his early days with the car. See ANGRY PUMPKIN on page 7A
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“I bought used parts for it,” the Center Line resident said. “They didn’t work with the car, so I called it ‘The Angry Pumpkin.’” The moniker stuck, and a boo-tiful Halloweenmobile was created. Not only is the car orange — Halloween’s signature color — but Balkevitch displays the car as if it’s Oct. 31 every day. Whenever he and Annette take the muscle car to a show or cruise, they add several creepy fixtures, including orange lights in the interior. Skeletons with jack-o’-lantern faces in the front and back seats look like they are ready for a “Monster Mash” up. The ghoulish mannequin in the driver’s seat even wears a racing jacket. Also surrounding the ’72 Pontiac are more jack-o’-lantern skeletons, including one dressed as an angel with a halo and another in a devil outfit with horns. Another monster can be seen torquing lug nuts on a tire. When checking out the car, watch out for the giant spider before grabbing a piece of candy. The Balkevitches take the car to local car shows, including Leason’s Dairy Bar and Grille in Warren and Autorama at Detroit’s Huntington Place. It’s also been a hit at many trunk-or-treat events. “People honk and wave. There are more people that love Halloween than I thought. People know the car because it’s been on TV and in magazines. Anytime it’s on TV, I get phone calls and text messages,” Balkevitch said. “Kids don’t always like to go to car shows, but they’re drawn to (the Ventura). They love it. They ask about the year and if it’s a race car.”
And the classic car owner always lets parents and kids sit inside the car and take photos. “It’s just a fun car. I’ve always been doing it for the kids. A lot of kids love the smallest little details,” Balkevitch said. “The smiles on their faces mean more than anything. It makes you feel like you’re doing the right thing. Hopefully they’ll keep the classic cars alive.” Balkevitch also shows up at charity events with the car in an effort to help different organizations. He likes to share the car with others because of his own experiences with his children when they were young. “My kids both had head surgeries,” he said. “The Ronald Ronald McDonald House (Charities) helped me out a lot.” The vintage vehicle features a hydraulic See ANGRY PUMPKIN on page 17A
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s the holidays are approaching many places are looking for extra help, particularly from seniors. Places such as Meadow Brook and the Detroit Institute of Arts are in need of volunteers to fill a vast array of positions this holiday season and beyond. Meadow Brook estate, in Rochester Hills, has an active and robust volunteer program, according to Katie Higgins, Meadow Brook marketing and communications manager. The volunteer cohort at Meadow Brook consists of around 300 people who volunteer their time to help make things happen at the estate. According to Connor Newton, who oversees the volunteer program at Meadow Brook, volunteers at the estate range in age from high school students to senior citizens, with the majority of their volunteers being of senior stature. “The bulk of our cohort are senior citizens, and the opportunities are really quite ranging,” said Newton. “I have a series of volunteer opportunities from the gardens into the house that really engages with many different areas of interests and proficiencies.” Volunteer positions at Meadow Brook include gardeners, who maintain the various gardens throughout the property. The Garden Club meets on Tuesdays during the garden season. Newton said every Tuesday, approximately 16 members of the club come out to maintain the gardens on the grounds. There are also naturalists who volunteer to fight See VOLUNTEERING on page 12A
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With 15 licensed funeral directors, totaling 350 years of combined experience, Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons is uniquely qualified to bring peace and comfort to grieving families in their time of need. And these aren’t ordinary funeral directors. Each one was specifically 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 first day I meet them and watch them develop.” These devoted individuals represent a variety of religious and cultural backgrounds. They have formed enduring relationships with local families and the community. They are familiar with the neighborhood churches and have worked alongside their pastors. This allows them to connect with all types of families, putting them at
ease at a most difficult and overwhelming time. Furthermore, their compassion isn’t strictly confined 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 off 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. They never have to talk to an answering machine, and they know their loved one is never left unattended.” In addition to the 15 funeral directors, there is a support staff 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 aftercare services, Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons is available seven days a week, 365 days a year. They offer 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.
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the invasive plants in the woodlands, Newton said. There are also squires, a group that is made up predominantly of men. The squires help with various maintenance tasks throughout the property, such as untangling and hanging Christmas lights, and painting doors. Volunteers with an interest in curating are able to get involved by assisting Meadow Brook curators with special projects. Curatorial volunteers help with the staging of exhibits, and assist the curator with moving of sensitive artifacts and fragile furniture. Curatorial volunteers receive special training to be able to handle historical artifacts. The estate also has opportunities for volunteers to digitize imagery and many other projects that are overseen by the estate curators. “On the interpretive side, which I closely oversee, I have hosts and docents who are really tasked with sharing the story of Meadow Brook with the general public and with private touring guests,” said Newton. “So, volunteers who are interested in communicating. They’re generous in their approach with folks from all over the world - all over the country, because Meadow Brook attracts those kind of visitors who are interested in building connections and rapport with strangers and friends alike. They find a great place here. Although I work here, I often tell people that, for
me, in a lot of ways, Meadow Brook is somewhat of a third place — a place that’s not home, a place that’s not work, where you can come together with like-minded individuals and find fulfillment and satisfaction, and for many people — well, for hundreds of people — Meadow Brook serves as that kind of place.” However, with the holidays approaching, Newton said the greatest need at the estate is for volunteers to provide assistance with hosted and self-guided touring. This is also needed throughout the year for both self-guided touring and for private events, such as weddings and evening programs. “This is an opportunity where folks with a love of history and a knack for interpersonal communication can engage with external visitors here at Meadow Brook and sort of bring our history alive,” said Newton. “And also protect our collections, right? Eyes are really important to ensure that our artifacts are being appropriately interacted with by visitors. Newton said the programs offered by Meadow Brook for volunteers are ever growing. In a calendar year, the estate has approximately 300 active volunteers. He said that if they could get another dozen or two volunteers in the next calendar year, that would be “fantastic.” “We are always eager for more hands,” said Newton. “Volunteers are essential to our mission. See VOLUNTEERING on page 15A
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Trustees took a step to alleviate the memorial’s aesthetic discord at its Oct. 16 meeting by approving the installation of plants at the site. A five-member board — Trustee Mike Keys was absent — approved installing lily turf, marigolds and daffodils around the memorial at the corner of northbound Gratiot Avenue and Wellington Crescent, just south of the bridge connecting Clinton Township to Mount Clemens. The site is located within the Michigan Department of Transportation’s right of way and required approval from MDOT before planting could commence. “It’s a beautiful piece,” Clinton Township Supervisor Robert Cannon said of the monument. “I hope everybody stops by it to see it. And when you get out of your car, get out and see the different things that David Bonior has done for the community and the books that he has done because they’re all out there right now.” Dedication ceremonies for the monument and two markers along the David Bonior Trail were held in September.
“Celebrating Day of the Dead” with Gil Guevara, the creative/artistic director for Artistas Latinx en Accíon Siempre, will be held from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 2. The presentation will touch on the elements and details one can expect to see and experience during Day of the Dead celebrations. Residents are invited to the Detroit Institute of Arts in Detroit Nov. 3 to view the museum’s Day of the Dead exhibit. “Ofrendas: Celebrating el Día de Muertos” features 14 ofrendas by local artists and community members. Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Lorenzo Cultural Center with the bus leaving at 10 a.m. Wear comfortable shoes, as there will be a lot of walking. “Ofrendas is a popular exhibition at the DIA and just one of the ways we collaborate with local artists and community members to showcase their art at the museum,” Julie McFarland, executive director, public affairs and community engagement for the DIA said in a prepared statement. “This exhibition builds a sense of community as visitors identify with the reasons and ways people honor the deceased while collectively taking part in the act of remembering.” Since general admission to the DIA is free for residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties, remember to bring your identification to confirm free entry. Nonresidents will have to purchase a ticket. The event ends at 2 p.m. “Death, Dying and the Afterlife in Mexican Literature” with Ramos will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Nov. 4. Ramos will discuss how the texts and novels of Mexican authors — Octavio Paz, Carlos Fuentes and Juan Rulfo — incorporate, play and reflect on the significance of death. There is no cost to attend the events, but registration is required. To register, go to lorenzoculturalcenter.com or call (586) 445-7348.
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Trustees approved a request from the Macomb County Department of Roads to abandon the creation of Piper Street, originally designed to connect Groesbeck Highway and 15 Mile Road as part of the Piper’s Factory Site 1 development. “The county has determined that Piper Street has little to no chance of being used as a public roadway,” Township Clerk Kim Meltzer said, reading from the department’s letter. “It has no direct access from 15 Mile Road or Groesbeck Highway and serves only those properties that abut its west line. … Therefore, the county has determined that it is in the best interest of the public to abandon the remaining right of way for Piper Street and allow the respective land to revert to the abutting owners.” Cannon told board members that township department heads were in favor of abandoning the road project, which already had its southernmost parts abandoned in 2004. The item was brought before the board at the recommendation of the township’s legal counsel, to ensure the board’s approval of the abandonment process was recorded. Call Staff Writer Dean Vaglia at (586) 498-1043.
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“We talked to the Fraser superintendent and school board because we want to put cameras up there to deter anyone from going near the schools with ill intent,” explained Fraser Director of Public Safety Samantha Kretzschmar. “That was what led to our partnership.” Kretzschmar added that the system is designed to capture vehicle data which can then be retrieved by law enforcement officers under proper circumstances. “The Flock system is basically a license plate reader system,” she said. “It is specific cameras put up in specific locations through a city. The cameras will snap a license plate that records each license plate. Let’s say there’s a crime that occurs at a gas station and it was a red pickup truck that went in a certain direction. An agency can put ‘red pickup truck’ at a particular time and the Flock system will notify the department of any red pickup trucks that went through the area at that time. They can then get the li-
cense plate of the camera to help track down a suspect.” The locations of the camera have not yet been determined and may be moved as the Fraser Police Department determines where they would be most effective. Kretzschmar also stressed that the system is not designed to capture traffic crimes or pick out details of individuals, only facets of vehicles such as license plates, color and distinguishing marks such as bumper stickers. “It doesn’t capture any demographic information or record any information on who is driving,” she said. “It’s a tool for the police. We’re hoping it might serve as a deterrent. Someone looking to, say, burglarize cars or homes may avoid a community if they know their vehicle can get recorded.” Data is automatically deleted after 30 days, requires a case number to be entered to prevent abuse and is encrypted using software created by the FBI to ensure any data remains private unless necessitated by an active investigation. “There are quite a few fail-safes to prevent abuse,” Kretzschmar said. “You can’t
just arbitrarily pull up videos. Only certain department members have access to it. They are vetted by (department leadership) which supervisors will have access. You have to put in a case number. They are only kept on file for 30 days before they are permanently deleted. We can audit the system to see who is accessing information and what they are pulling up so we can ensure it is being used for the intended purposes.” The Troy Police Department implemented the Flock system earlier this year and have said it’s been a game-changer in how they are able to search for wanted vehicles. “We adopted the Flock system at the beginning of 2023. The first was installed in the beginning of July of this year. We now have 23 cameras,” said Sgt. Ben Hancock, of the Troy Police Department. “If you keep an eye on our weekly crime summary, it will say officers were notified via Flock cameras when the data was relevant and contributed to an arrest. … Our road patrol captain led the push to adopt the Flock system. He said it has helped us out with investigations. It allows us to have recovered several stolen veSee CAMERA on page 19A
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Not only do they contribute to the culture of this space, (and) with their knowledge and their passion bring Meadow Brook to life for the general public, they also represent a really important source of manpower and hours. So with their talent and with the time that they give us, it would be a big challenge to hire that many people to come in (to) help us with those kind of projects and with the kind of work they do, so they are really crucial to a nonprofit like us.” The DIA is currently seeking volunteers for positions such as ushers at the Detroit Film Theater, gallery information and gallery service voluntary positions, as well as in the museum shop committees. Volunteers at the DIA are required to commit to 50 hours of service per year, which equates to four hours a month. Volunteers are also required to attend scheduled training, meetings and enrichments. The DIA offers flexible schedules, with two to four shifts available every day. Shifts are available in one- to four- hour increments. “Volunteers are welcome to volunteer as often as they like. We have volunteers who come in weekly, monthly, or just as their schedules allow,” said Phil Rivera, the direc-
tor of volunteer services for the DIA. “There are no educational requirements to volunteer — simply an interest in art and service to the community.” DIA volunteers are required to become members of the DIA at any level and to pay annual committee dues ranging from $5-$50, which go toward defraying the cost of committee activities. This includes off-site enrichments, guest speakers, supplies, etc. Volunteering is open to people age 18 or older. Currently, just over 500 people volunteer at the DIA. Of those, approximately 85% are age 55 or older, and 65% are over age 65. On an average day, 15-25 volunteers are needed to facilitate operations, depending on what is going on at the museum. “While we do not exclusively recruit senior volunteers, we have found that seniors tend to volunteer more actively at the DIA due to greater availability and flexibility. Volunteering at the DIA provides opportunities for our volunteers to learn and grow their love of art, develop lasting friendships, and find fulfillment in our mission to help visitors find personal meaning in art, individually and with each other,” said Rivera. DIA volunteers primarily work onsite at the DIA. The only exception is for “Behindthe-Seen” art talks conducted at libraries, community centers, senior residences, etc.,
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the car and motor from him,” Balkevitch said. “Keith Domijan, he helped me troubleshoot it.” Domijan has since died. Balkevitch continuously works on the car to keep it in tip-top shape. He knows cars pretty well. “My dad was a mechanic. I always helped him work on cars,” said Balkevitch, who inspects the Ventura every week. “You never know what could go loose or break.” He takes the Ventura out every week. “It’s a good stress reliever,” Balkevitch said. “If you have a bad day at work, you can get in your car and go for a ride.” Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
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the public library. People need the library as a resource. Not everyone has reliable internet access or TV service. You never know when you or your family might need something. It’s something the community needs to be there.” Syed added that, besides everything else, it will be a great time for the Fraser community. “This is not just to support the library but it’s also a great community event,” she said. “With Fraser being such a close-knit community, you’re bound to run into people you know and it’s a nice way to build connections. I hope people will chip in and support their community, whether through the Lions, the library or the Friends. The food will be great, and it will just be a good event for people to spend their Friday night.” Call Staff Writer Brendan Losinski at (586) 498-1068.
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persons or Amber Alert situations. “One huge benefit is the Amber Alert system and Flock,” said Kretzschmar. “We’ve all seen Amber Alerts on freeway signs asking to look out for a particular vehicle. This is a perfect scenario for Flock. I’m anxious to get this technology in place. I’m hoping it serves as a great benefit to the city and surrounding communities.” Kretzschmar said that any time a surveillance tool is added to a police department’s resources there is bound to be some concern about overreach, but she believes this is a system that can be managed responsibly and used to help Fraser residents. “It is not out there looking to capture driver information or catch people in traffic crimes,” she said. “It’s for targeting particular cars involved in criminal activity or to find a vulnerable adult who may be in a car. It’s to find specific vehicles for specific reasons.”
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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 - FRASER-CLINTON CHRONICLE, October 25, 2023
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SPOOKTACULAR SAVINGS LAST WEEK TO CARVE OUT A SCARE-TASTIC DEAL! 2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT
2014 FORD C-MAX SE
2015 FORD FUSION HYBRID S
2016 FORD MUSTANG PREMIUM
• 41K MILES • POWER WINDOWS/LOCKS
• 22K MILES • BLIND SPOT MIRRORS • KEYLESS ENTRY
• ONLY 27K MILES • KEYLESS ENTRY • BACK-UP CAMERA
• LEATHER • LOADED
STK# Z25526
12,993
STK# Z25883
STK# Z26548
14,993
STK# ZP71764A
14,793
$
2014 CHEVROLET VOLT
2017 DODGE DURANGO SXT
2016 CHEVROLET COLORADO Z71
2020 JEEP COMPASS LIMITED
• ONLY 15K MILES • KEYLESS ENTRY
• ALL WHEEL DRIVE • 3RD ROW SEAT • POWER DRIVER’S SEAT
• 4X4 • DURAMAX DIESEL • BACK-UP CAMERA
• 4X4 • LEATHER HEATED SEATS • HEATED STEERING WHEEL • 33K MILES
$
STK# Z26710
15,792
$
$
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STK# Z26549
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19,993
$
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14,993
$
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STK# Z26199A
20,993
$
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STK# Z26332
21,893
$
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2021 JEEP CHEROKEE LATITUIDE LUX
2022 TOYOTA CAMRY LE
2021 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO E
2020 RAM 1500 BIG HORN/LONE STAR
• 34K MILES • LEATHER • HEATED SEATS
• ONLY 18K MILES • REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
• ONLY 19K MILES • HEATED SEATS • HEATED STEERING WHEEL • REMOTE START
• NIGHT EDITION 4X4 • HEATED SEATS • HEATED STEERING WHEEL • 20” BLACK WHEELS
STK# Z25806
22,793
$
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STK# ZP72291A
25,592
$
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STK# Z25929
28,893
$
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STK# Z26126
31,993
$
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OVER 300 VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM!
VEHICLES UNDER $11,000 6,591
2009 PONTIAC VIBE
$
6,591
2014 JEEP PATRIOT
$
2014 FORD FUSION
$
2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE
$
2011 FORD FOCUS SE
$
Stock #ZC24911A • 159K Miles Stock #ZC26796A • 92K Miles
2013 CHRYSLER 200 S CONVERTIBLE
$
2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE LT
$
2015 CHEVROLET TRAX LT
$
7,991
Stock #ZC26164A • 125K Miles
Stock #ZC27094A • 111K Miles
Stock #ZC25954BA • 144K Miles
7,991
8,991
8,991
Stock #ZR73022A • 105K Miles
9,591
Stock #ZR72608A • 128K Miles
9,991
Stock #Z27343 • 104K Miles
2013 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 4X4
Stock #ZC26061A • 172K Miles
10,591
$
READY TO SCHEDULE A TEST DRIVE? VISIT US TODAY!
Save BIG on a RelIaBle vehIcle!
*Photo may not represent actual sale vehicles. Plus title, tax, plates, doc and CVR fees. Vehicles available at time of printing and may be subject to change without notice. Certain restrictions may apply, see dealer for details. Sale ends 10/31/2023. 0173-2343
FRASER-CLINTON CHRONICLE, October 25, 2023 - 3B
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Autos Wanted
Real Estate Wanted
Auctions
For Sale
WE BUY HOUSES
OFFERINGS AROUND MICHIGAN
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.
In Any Area, Any Condition, Any Price Range. Fast, Hassle Free Closing.
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Homes For Rent ST. CLAIR SHORES Clean, 3/Bedroom, Brick Ranch, 1,000/sq.ft. w/Full Basement, Hardwood Floors, 2/Car Garage, New-Furnace, Central Air, Roof. No Pets! $1,400/mo. Available November 1st
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Antiques & Collectibles BUYING
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Help Wanted General
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Cement ELITE RENOVATIONS, LLC. 500-sqft. or more of installed concreteWinter is coming, Fall Special-up to 50% off Driveways, Sidewalks, Stamped-Concrete, Patio's, Aggregate Cement, All-Brick-Work, Porch & Chimney Rebuilds, Tuck-pointing, Military/Senior-Disc.
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Cement
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0025-2242
Cement
10% Off Pre-Spring! •Driveways •Patios •Brick/Stone •Pavers •Sidewalks Free-Estimates Requests: roze cementllc@gmail.com
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Full and Part-time
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4B - FRASER-CLINTON CHRONICLE, October 25, 2023 Plumbing
Gutters
Painting
ALLTIMATE OUTDOOR SERVICES
A.M.G. Gutters & Downspouts. Owner operated. Seamless gutter installation and repair specialist. Builders License #2101202369 www.amgapplied services.com Fully Insured
2 BROTHERS PAINTING
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CHIMNEYS, INC $125 Sweep & Safety Inspection
•Repairs •Dampers •Caps •Crown Repair Next Day Appointment Available
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Cleaning Service
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.
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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
CASTLE ELECTRIC
586-634-1152
(direct cell phone #) Panel upgrades, generators, hot tubs, 220 lines. ALL SERVICE Licensed & Insured Dependable, quality work! License#-6111359
MASTER
MARK ELECTRICIAN All types of residential electrical 100-200 amp panel-boxes, plugs, switches, repair, troubleshoot, relocate. Interior/Exterior LED-recess lighting, ceiling fans. Licensed/Insured Lic#6326463
586-563-6372 Gutters
*”STEVE'S SEAMLESS GUTTERS”. Made & installed on the spot. 5”&6” Gutter Cleaning. Tree trimming, exterior painting, power washing.
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Since 1999 Roofing, Siding, Gutters and More! Reliable Ask, We Might Do It! FREE ESTIMATES
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MR. BACKSPLASH ·CUSTOM BACKSPLASHES ·CUSTOM KITCHENS ·COUNTERTOPS *Granite*Quartz* ·Custom Bathrooms ·FIREPLACE TILE *FREE ESTIMATES*
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Handyman Services
Landscaping & Water Gardens
A#1 GUTTER SERVICES: Now Scheduling Cleanings. Nov 13th-Dec 8th, 8am-12pm or 12p-4pm Clean/Repair Install Guards Exterior Handyman Helpers Wanted
DOLL'S LANDSCAPING
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586-634-0033 ALLTIMATE OUTDOOR SERVICES
Drainage System Professionals New-Construction, Yard-Drainage, Grading, Sod/Seed, Retaining Walls/Walkways/Patios, Senior/Military-Discounts Credit-Cards-Accepted
Free-Estimates
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**CLUTTER GUY'S**
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Commercial/Residential *Snow Removal *Full Salting Services *Full Landscaping/Design *Fall Clean-up & Debris Removal *Aerating & Thatching. brighthorizonservices.biz
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586-422-8528 Home Improvement
COMPLETE, QUALITY, Custom Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling, Framing & Finish Carpentry, References Available, Senior Discounts.
Call Style Line Remodeling
586-354-7549
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Painting
Plumbing
Roofing
DʼAchille Painting & Decorating
MASTER PLUMBER
AA4DABLE ROOFING
3-generations of comprehensive-service. Extremely-neat, meticulous-prep. Wallpaper/removal/installation. Interior/Exterior. Free-estimates & consultation Licensed/Insured. Nate/Mark,
586-489-9226 Donʼs Lawn Service -Lawn Cutting -Bush & Tree Trimming -Leaf Clean-up -Snow 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
586-727-3924
NOW BOOKING! • Fall Clean Up • Weekly Lawn Care • Mulch • Shrub Trimming & Removal • Landscape Projects • Sod Installation • Dirt Installation
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0263-2332
Sewer & Drain Service. Remodeling, repairs, new installations. Free estimates, senior rates. 35+yrs exp. Call Paul
586-855-9766 586-839-0334
248-904-5822
586-343-4005
586.421.5520 586.524.6752 ANDY'S PLUMBING
KELLY'S KITCHEN DESIGN
Cabinet Painting Custom Cabinets Counter Tops & Everything in Between. Call/Text Us For Your Kitchen Transformation.
586-343-4005
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!!!
VK PERFECT PAINTING Interior/Exterior Drywall, Plaster, Repair Free-Estimates Dedicated to Quality 25-Yrs Experience Call Bill
313-433-9400 586-746-9846 www.vkperfect painting.com
Lic.#8109852
25-Years Experience Licensed/Insured Call Us Today For All Your Plumbing Needs!! Serving The Tri-County-Area
10%/Senior/Military/Discounts
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
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
Lic#-8004254
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
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
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 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 (stacking wood/extra charge), Free-Estimates. 10% Senior-Discounts. -FREE-WOOD-CHIPS-
(586)216-0904
davestreeandshrub.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
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
HALLOWEEN
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 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)
Heating & Cooling
$50 OFF Sump Pump Installation * $30 OFF Any Plumbing Service
888.572.0928 586.585.1862
ROBIN'S
GARDENING SERVICE Weeding, Compost, Mulch, Shrub-Trimming, Butterfly Gardens Our Specialty.
Lawn Maintenance
AFFORDABLE Furnace Repair Greg's Heating LLC Services all makes and models Service call is 89.00 10% senior discounts
Restriction May Apply
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586-719-1202
248-224-2188
Removal-Experts Residential/Commercial Houses/Offices Garage/Storage-Areas Efficient Courteous Workers Reasonable-Rates Free-Estimates NEED CLUTTER REMOVED? LET US DO THE WORK!
FREE Camera with Drain Cleaning
Lawn Maintenance
586-552-5416
313-656-9402
Financing Available
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REFERENCES AVAILABLE
Family Owned & Operated
Repairs & Installation Master Plumber • Fully Licensed & Insured Senior Citizen & Military Discounts 100% Guarantee
Complete Interior/Exterior
586-323-0755
ELIMINATE gutter cleaning forever! LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today. 15% off Entire Purchase. 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-866-495-1709
Motor City Plumbing & Drain
0276-2343
•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
0355-2235
Chimney Service
(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.
ANDERSON Painting & Carpentry Complete Interior/Exterior Services Plaster/Drywall & Water Damage Repairs. Wood-Staining. Wallpaper-Removal. Kitchen/Cabinet Refinishing Insured/References. Free-Estimates
586-354-3032 248-974-4012
ACROSS 1. Down in the dumps 5. Letter-writing friend 8. Trampled 12. Hokkaido people 13. D. H. Lawrence’s “____ and Lovers” 14. Near the wind, archaic 15. Mideast ruler 16. Hipbones 17. *Pumpkin, e.g. 18. *”The ____”, movie 20. Jackson 5 member 21. Twinings product 22. ___ canto (singing style) 23. Appetite whetter 26. Chucking 30. Pilot’s announcement, acr. 31. Short sock 34. Kuwaiti leader 35. Dapper 37. “____ the ramparts ...” 38. Origami bird 39. Popular picnic side 40. Weary walk 42. Often precedes “whiz” 43. Larry of Oracle 45. Most idle 47. Napkin holder 48. Gamy, alt. sp. 50. *What witches’ brew does in 52 across 52. *”Eye of newt and toe of frog” holder 55. Shell-less gastropod, pl. 56. Siren’s song, e.g. 57. A Flock of Seagulls’ hit (2 words) 59. Ottoman title 60. Type of mine passage 61. Head of family 62. Aid in crime 63. *World’s largest Halloween Parade location, acr. 64. Bulgarian or Serb DOWN 1. Ovine utterance 2. Margarita fruit 3. Windows alternative in computers 4. “Europa ____” movie (1990) 5. Disease in Philip Roth’s “Nemesis” 6. Licorice-like flavor 7. Future atty.’s exam 8. *Michael Jackson’s
spooky classic 9. Disorderly retreat 10. M lange 11. “Silent Spring” subject, acr. 13. Make ill 14. Subsequently 19. Settle a debt 22. Contrary conjunction 23. End of “incense” 24. In the least (2 words) 25. Birth-related 26. Group of cows 27. JPEG data 28. “To the ____,” or “to a great extent” 29. Roll out the red carpet 32. *Kandy ____ 33. Romanian money 36. *Stephenie Meyer’s vampire saga 38. Relinquished
40. Spinning toy 41. Gin plus lime cordial 44. Chip dip 46. *”Monster Mash” words, e.g. 48. Tasteless and flashy 49. Gold-related 50. Spill the beans
51. Yorkshire river 52. Kin group 53. Word of mouth 54. California wine valley 55. R&R destination 58. *All Saints’ Day mo.
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OCT. 26
CMPL’s 20th anniversary: Kids activities, scavenger hunt and more, 11 a.m., Clinton-Macomb Public Library - Main Branch, 40900 Romeo Plank Road in Clinton Township, cmpl.org, read our story at candgnews.com/news/libraries
OCT. 25
Monsters and Mayhem: Treats, crafts, stories and more, costumes encouraged, 5:30 p.m., Clinton-Macomb Public Library - Main Branch, 40900 Romeo Plank Road in Clinton Township, cmpl.org
OCT. 27
Halloween Spooktacular concert: Music by cruise ship entertainer Paul Ritchie, 50/50 and refreshments, serves as fundraiser for new church roof, costumes optional, 6:30 p.m., Unity East of Clinton Township, 23057 N. Nunneley Road, (586) 783-1546
OCT. 28
Trunk or treat: 7 p.m., Fraser Public Library’s temporary location, 15260 15 Mile Road, (586) 293-2055
OCT. 29
Spook-tacular Halloween Bash: DJ and live music, magician, costume contest, raffle, trunk-or-treating and more, 2-6 p.m., Galaxy Elite Cheer, 33066 Garfield Road in Fraser, (586) 876-6668
OCT. 25
Spaghetti dinner: 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Fraser VFW Post #6691, 17075 Anita Ave., (248) 294-1450
OCT. 27
Halloween Spooktacular concert: Music by cruise ship entertainer Paul Ritchie, 50/50 and refreshments, serves as fundraiser for new church roof, costumes optional, 6:30 p.m., Unity East of Clinton Township, 23057 N. Nunneley Road, (586) 783-1546
Used book sale: 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 2, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 3 and 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 4, Clinton-Macomb Public Library - Main Branch, 40900 Romeo Plank Road in Clinton Township, cmpl.org
NOV. 3
Troy Metro Symphony Orchestra: Fall concert, 7-8:30 p.m., Faith Baptist Church, 34950 Little Mack Ave. in Clinton Township, free but donations appreciated, troymetro.org
OCT. 28
NOV. 6
Drop Off/Open House Baby Shower: Benefits local pregnancy help centers, noon-3 p.m., event also includes refreshments and drawings for gift baskets, Right to Life of Michigan Macomb Educational Resource Center, 27417 Harper Ave. in St. Clair Shores, (586) 774-6050, MacombRLM@rtl.org 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
OCT. 30
NOV. 2-4
Detroit Lions 1934-1959: Presentation by Detroit Historical Society, 7 p.m., Clinton-Macomb Public Library - Main Branch, 40900 Romeo Plank Road in Clinton Township, register at (586) 226-5040
• 10 a.m. every third Friday of month, The Pantry, 44945 Morley Drive in Clinton Township, RSVP to Loree at (810) 335-2096. Grief Support Group: Meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays until Jan. 9, 2024, Social Hall at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 21400 S. Nunneley in Clinton Township, GriefShare.org
NOV. 11
NOV. 14
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
Craft show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Heritage Estates, 15430 18 Mile Road in Clinton Township
NOV. 16
Medicare 101: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Room 104 at Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, also Dec. 14, RSVP to (586) 465-0588
‘Late Nite Catechism’: Interactive comedy, 3 p.m., Macomb Center for the Perfoming Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, macombcenter.com
Big Boy, 16880 Hall Road in Clinton Township, RSVP to Gerry at (586) 5569471
Men overcoming loss of partner/spouse: Meetings 6-7:30 p.m. every third Tuesday of month, virtual and in person, Hospice of Michigan, 39531 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, wlawton@hom.org, (586) 263-8514
Solve a mystery: Family event, 6 p.m., Clinton-Macomb Public Library Main Branch, 40900 Romeo Plank Road in Clinton Township, register at (586) 226-5030
OCT. 29
Mysterious Michigan: Researcher tells spooky history about state, 7 p.m., Clinton-Macomb Public Library - Main Branch, 40900 Romeo Plank Road in Clinton Township, register at (586) 226-5040
ONGOING
Widowed Friends breakfasts: 10:30 a.m. every second Monday of month,
Health workshops: For chronic pain, high blood pressure and more, hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, beaumonthealth.digitalsignup.com Lupus support groups: 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of month and 7 p.m. every last Wednesday of month, Zoom, milupus.org/support-groups, (248) 901-7299 Mount Clemens Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays until Nov. 18, City Park & Ride Lot, 141 N. River Road, (586) 493-7600, www.mountclemens farmersmarket.com
NEWSAND
NOTES
NEWS AND NOTE ITEMS TAKEN FROM AROUND OUR COVERAGE AREAS Gasoline Alley car show helps local boy with cancer UTICA — When organizers put together this year’s version of the annual Gasoline Alley car show, they added an extra component with a pledge to provide support to local child Beckett Fowler, 3, as he fights cancer at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis Tennessee. Gasoline Alley took place Aug. 12, and Utica recently presented the Fowler family with checks totaling over $30,000 from the show’s fundraising efforts. The money was raised by the Utica Lions Club and USA Tire during the show.
AEW wrestler Danhausen added to fall comic con roster NOVI — The Motor City Comic Con has announced that AEW wrestler Danhausen will be a celebrity guest at its fall show Nov. 10-12 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. Other guests added to the lineup include “What We Do in the Shadows” actors Harvey Guillen and Natasia Demetriou, and Pokemon voice actor Veronica Taylor. Comic writer and artist Tony Daniel and comic artist Rose Besch also have been added to the guest list. Motor City Comic Con is also announcing iCon Tournaments. The tournaments will offer guests a gaming lounge area where they can “meet friends and challenge new rivals.” They will be available every day of the convention, and prizes will be given out to winners of every tournament, according to a press release. “It’s all about competitive action and friendly combat,” the release states.
ROCHESTER POSED WINNERS ANNOUNCED
ROCHESTER — Downtown Rochester held its 11th annual Rochester Posed event Oct. 5. During the event, 20 participating businesses turned their storefront windows into live mannequin displays. This year’s theme for Rochester Posed was Heroes vs. Villains. Event attendees were able to cast a vote for their favorite live mannequin displays through phone polling. There was also a selected panel of judges that scored each window for the Judge’s Choice winner. The top three windows with the most texts for the People’s Choice are, in first place, “Local Heroes”/At Home Furniture; second place, “Mario vs. Bowser”/The Spice & Tea Exchange; and third place, “Mean Girls”/Kimi K Salon & Spa. The top three windows with the most votes from the panel of judges are, in first place, “The Witches of Wizard of Oz”/South Street Skateshop; second place, “Ariel vs. Ursula”/Rochester Bike Shop; and third place, “Alice vs. The Queen of Hearts”/Haig’s of Rochester. For more information, call the DDA at (248) 656-0060.
ATTORNEY GENERAL WARNS AGAINST SMISHING SCAM
METRO DETROIT — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning residents about fraudulent smishing text messages with an alleged delivery notification and tracking link, purporting to be from the U.S. Postal Service. Smishing is when the scammer entices the victim by claiming a victim must provide them with a password, account number, or even Social Security number to stop an alleged fraudulent transaction. Once this information is provided, the scammer can gain access to the device and any personal information stored on it, including email, bank, credit card, or other types of accounts including social media. Her office shared some advice to not be victimized in this way including to never share a phone number unless the person or organization is personally known; never assume a text is legitimate because it comes from a familiar phone number or area code, since spammers can use caller ID spoofing to make it appear the text is from a trusted or local source; never click on links in a suspicious text; and to never provide personal or financial information in response to the unsolicited text or a website linked to the message. To file a complaint with the Department of Attorney General, call (517) 335-7599.
www.candgnews.com
6B - FRASER-CLINTON CHRONICLE, October 25, 2023
2021 CHEVROLET TRAX LT
2020 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT D SEAT
T E STAR
HEATE
REMOT
18,988
$
*
2021 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LS T E STAR
POWER
• REMOTE START • 30K MILES
• SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT • STABILITRAK • 31K MILES STK# C25169
S
20,488
*
2020 CHEVROLET BLAZER LT HEATE
• CHEVROLET INFOTAINMENT • ONLY 25K MILES
• REMOTE START • CHEVROLET INFOTAINMENT
20,788
$
*
2020 GMC SIERRA ELEVATION E CAB
DOUBL
• 2.7L ENGINE • REMOTE START • HEATED SEATS STK# C25631
33,188
$
*
2021 CHEVROLET CAMARO 1LT ILES!
20,488
$
2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO LT 4X4
STK# C25423
36,988
*
STK# C25181
24,488
$
*
2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO LT CREW
STK# C25387
• REMOTE START • LOW MILES STK# C25125
20,688
$
*
2018 CHEVROLET COLORADO Z71 CREW
• 3.6L V-6 ENGINE • HEATED SEATS • 25K MILES
CAB
• REMOTE START • HEATED SEATS • 29K MILES
CAB
• V-6 ENGINE • REMOTE START • HEATED SEATS STK# CP70901A
27,088
$
*
2022 CHEVROLET SILVERADO LT D SEAT
CAB
HEATE
• 4X4 • HEATED SEATS • BEDLINER
S
• 4X4 • CREW CAB • 21K MILES • SPRAY IN BEDLINER
STK# C25795
STK# C25088
33,888
$
34,288
$
2022 CHEVROLET BLAZER RS
2022 CHEVROLET SILVERADO LT
2019 CHEVROLET TAHOE PREMIER
$
*
ALL W
• 6.2L 455HP V-8 ENGINE • RARE 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANS
*
2020 CHEVROLET BLAZER LT
RIVE
HEEL D
KM ONLY 6
$
23,988
*
CREW
STK# C25201
REMOT
STK# C25696
$
S D SEAT
HEATE
T E STAR
S D SEAT
REMOT
STK# C25376
TE LIFTGA
2020 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT
• REMOTE START • HEATED SEATS • BLIND ZONE ALERT
STK# C25150
$
2021 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT
CREW
• 3.6L V-6 ENGINE • HEATED SEATS • BOSE AUDIO • 26K MILES STK# C25239
37,988
$
*
*
CAB
D SEAT
COOLE
• 5.3L V-8 ENGINE • 4X4 • HEATED SEATS • 21K MILES STK# C25108
44,388
$
35,388
*
*
S
• SUNROOF • REAR DVD • LOADED! STK# C25311
50,488
$
*
*Plus title, tax, plates, doc and CVR fees. Vehicles available at time of printing. No Salvage or branded titles. Certain restrictions may apply, see dealer for details. Limited Powertrain Warranty is on certified vehicles from original in-service date and whichever comes first, time or mileage. 2 years or 24,000 miles of scheduled vehicle maintenance is on certified pre-owned vehicles, includes oil and filter changes, tire rotations and multi-point inspections. Sale ends 10/31/2023. 0171-2343