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Council asks library board to act on building reoccupation
BY NICK POWERS npowers@candgnews.com
FRASER — Members of the Fraser City Council were eager to move out of limbo and into the Fraser Public Library building’s future at its Oct. 10 meeting.
Councilwoman Amy Baranski said she personally would like to see the library return to its previous location at the intersection of Freuhauf Road and 14 Mile Road. But, as a councilwoman, said that the longer the building sits vacant, the more expenses will pile up.
“It’s time to have an answer,” Baranski said at the meeting. “Either they buy it for the terms we’ve offered, or whatever terms this current council wants, or we sell it.”
Councilwoman Patrice Schornak, Mayor Pro Tem Dana Sutherland and Mayor Michael Lesich echoed Baranski’s comments, saying a determination needed to be made.
City Attorney Donald DeNault worked with the council to decide how best to move forward with library officials. The council’s unanimously approved motion was for the city attorney to reach out to the library board’s attorney. After this, the library would then need to indicate its intention for the building by Nov. 6. This would allow time to add the information to the coun-
TOP: Hundreds of attendees braved their way through Chaos on Colman Oct. 18. The annual event runs throughout the Halloween season.
ABOVE: Many of the participating houses had a theme for Chaos on Colman Street, including this “Colman St. Slaughterhouse” display.
‘CHAOS ON COLMAN’ offers spooky Halloween fun
BY NICK POWERS npowers@candgnews.com
Some eerie things happen on a stretch of Colman Street, between 14 Mile and 15 Mile roads, each October.
A whole host of creepy stuff can be found along a section of the street for the Halloween event Chaos on Colman. From skeletons to werewolves, each lawn display is elaborately decorated. Many of the houses have a theme including a pirate graveyard, butcher shop, pet cemetery, nuclear waste containment zone and circus funhouse.
PROVEN RESULTS
Re-elect Clinton Township Clerk
Kim Meltzer
Trusted Leader, Proven Results
Kim is working hard for Clinton Township and the results are clear.
• Earned the highest Clerk Certification in the U.S.
• Modernized record-keeping technology to provide transparency and accountability to residents
• Helped stop unwanted aggressive solicitors in our neighborhoods
• Upgraded voting booths for disabled voters
• Proactively placed 6 Ballot Drop Boxes throughout the township to make it easier for voters to deliver their vote on Election Day
• Kim developed Passport Processing that brings in $200,000 annually in revenue
• Kim serves on the Board of Directors of the Clinton River Watershed Council, educating on the importance of our watershed
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Meet Your Clinton Township Clerk Kim Meltzer
• Clinton Township Clerk since 2012
• Earned Special Designation as a Certifed Master Municipal Clerk
• Married with 3 adult children
• Kim earned national accreditation from CERA Election Administration
• Kim doesn’t shy away from hard work, like pulling numerous weeds to prep the Clinton Township Senior Center annual garden
Kim has shown she is a leader for Clinton Township as your Clerk and State Representative and is trusted to make the right decisions for her community.
• Opposed pay increases for elected ofcials
• Endorsed by Candice Miller, Macomb County Public Works Commissioner
• Kim supported dozens of small businesses at their ribbon-cuttings in Clinton Township, welcoming the economic growth they bring
• Kim supports and sponsors Clinton Township Senior Center Activities
• Kim supports our Military men and women
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“Tammy Patton is an Army Veteran. She understands the importance of solid law enforcement to keep our neighborhoods safe. I trust her to watchdog taxpayer dollars to support well-funded police”
–Anthony Wickersham, Macomb County Sheriff
“Tammy Patton is prounion. She’s a strong believer in union values and k nows that good paying jobs are the backbone of a healthy Township. Tammy Patton is a fghter. We need her in the Treasurer’s offce.”
– Larry Krisniski, Business Manager, Pipeftters Local 636
“Tammy Patton protects our property values. As a businesswoman, she knows how to balance budgets and keep our taxes low. Our business community counts on Tammy Patton’s steady judgment.”
– John Johnson, Southeast Michigan Chamber of Commerce
“Tammy Patton stands with our Firefghters - and we stand with her. She has shown her dedication to Clinton Township and she fought to make sure our fre-fghting resources are ready for any emergency”
– Chris Mace, President, Clinton Township Firefghters Union
Tammy T. Patton is a hard-working wife and mother. SHE SHARES OUR VALUES. Count on her to administer our tax dollars according to sound accounting principles.
TAMMY T. PATTON FOR TREASURER
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Candidate’s signs removed, 1 defaced with racist language
BY NICK POWERS npowers@candgnews.com
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Clinton Township Trustee Tammy Patton, a current candidate for township treasurer, stated in a press release that her campaign signs were tampered with in early October, including one that was defaced with racist language.
The Democrat candidate, who is Black, provided photos of the signs. In one photo, the candidate’s
pink and black sign has a racial slur written across her name. “Go back to Africa” is written on the same sign. Additional photos show signs removed from their spot. On Oct. 15, Patton said one of her large signs was cut down near the intersection of 17 Mile and Garfield roads.
Patton is currently serving her first term on the Clinton Township Board of Trustees.
In the release, Patton said that she is concerned
BOOK CLUB GETS PRESIDENTIAL WITH DINNER
BY NICK POWERS npowers@candgnews.com
WARREN — Conversation, books and a potluck: What more could you ask for?
The Presidential Book Club of Fraser offered up these things at an off-site dinner at member Carole Wiseman’s home Oct. 7.
Typically, the executive branch enthusiasts gather at the Fraser Public Library. But, after five years, the club was ready for a change of pace.
Wiseman said she thought everyone enjoyed themselves at the dinner.
“Our club is pretty casual,” she said. “We get together and we talk for about an hour about the book.”
Wiseman said she enjoys hosting in general.
“I like entertaining anyway with fancy dishes and silverware,” Wiseman said.
“Being off-site, it was more personal,” said Kurt Schmidt, the club’s founder. “It was
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Clinton Township Trustee Tammy Patton, who is running as a Democrat for township treasurer, said her signs were tampered with earlier this month. At least one sign was found in a dumpster, and one sign had racist language written on it.
Photo by Nick Powers
Presidential Book Club of Fraser members Kurt Schmidt, Carole Wiseman, Carol Pavlick, Karen Arendall, Pat Prisbe, Erica Foley and Jim Mischel pose for a photo. The members, who usually meet at the Fraser Public Library, met at Wiseman’s home for a special White House-themed meal Oct. 7.
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SHEETZ PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD AT SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER
FRASER — The public hearing about the fate of the Sheetz development is set for Oct. 30 at 6 p.m.
The meeting about the business’ conditional rezoning request for the property will take place at the Senior Activity Center in Fraser, which is located at 34935 Hidden Pine Dr.
The date and time for the public hearing was set at the Sept. 26 Fraser City Council meeting. However, the venue was not set at the meeting. At the meeting, City Manager Elaine Leven said an alternate venue to council chambers was needed due to early voting in the November election. Following the meeting, Mayor Michale Lesich confirmed the location.
The new Sheetz location would be at the property that houses the former State Bank of Fraser building. Go to candgnews.com for coverage of the meeting.
Ribbon cut for wind phone
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A new phone line has been opened up to reach those who have passed on.
Members of the Clinton Township Senior Adult Life Center, Lowe’s store manager Hank Moultry and Barry Burnham from Dignity Memorial attended an Oct. 22 ribbon-cutting for the booth. Lowe’s and Dignity Memorial took care of funding for the structure.
The phone is located at the Civic Center Park near the bocce ball courts.
Following the ceremony, Clinton Township resident Yvonne Davis stopped on her four-mile walk to ask what the wind phone is all about. She said she “loved” the idea and was intending to use it to reach out to her mother.
Dinos and puzzles and more at CMPL
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — As renovations continue at the Clinton-Macomb Public Library’s Main Library, events are taking place at the North Branch in Macomb Township and the South Branch in Clinton Township.
Children aged 6-12 can come to the South Branch for a lesson about dinosaurs on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 3 p.m. Children will watch as these amazing giants roam across a dome and then get an opportunity to examine replicas of dinosaur bones.
Learn more about the submerged settlements of Lake St. Clair on Monday, Nov. 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the
ITC powerline project bumped to Nov. 12 meeting
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The International Transmission Company’s project, spanning more than 80 acres along 19 Mile Road, will come before the Clinton Township Board of Trustees at the board’s Nov. 12 meeting.
The project had previously come in front of the board at its Sept. 30 meeting, but was postponed until Oct. 21. The item did not make it on the agenda for the Oct. 21 meeting. At the board’s Oct. 7 meeting, trustees met in closed session to discuss litigation about ITC’s project. The board did not come out of closed session. Following the Oct. 21 meeting, Township Clerk Kim Meltzer confirmed that the item had got bumped to the Nov. 12 meeting.
“You guys postponed acting on it until this meeting specifically and now it’s not in the meeting,” Clinton Township resident Sam Buschell said at the Oct. 21 meeting. “We know for sure for some of you this is your last meeting and that’s pretty bad.”
Supervisor Bob Cannon said this is not the last meeting for any members of the board.
Buschell also criticized the board for moving into closed session at the Oct. 7 meeting.
“We’re going to get an update from our attorneys about where we are and where we have to go,” Cannon said at the Oct. 7 meeting. “We will not be coming out of closed session. We will be getting information with which to make a decision for residents of our community.”
Macomb Intermediate School District. In the mid-1800s, steam was harnessed to deepen the channels of the St. Clair Flats causing rising waters to inundate the village of Belvidere and St. Felicity church. Learn about these lost settlements hiding in the depths of Lake St. Clair as history meets maritime archaeology.
Families looking for an activity after Thanksgiving are invited to the North Branch on Friday, Nov. 29 at 1 p.m. for a family jigsaw puzzle contest. Teams may have between two and six members from the same family, but only one person should register. There should be at least one adult participating on each team. A prize will be awarded to the family that finishes first.
For more information about CMPL events, go to cmpl.libnet.info/events.
Photo by Nick Powers Clinton Township resident Yvonne Davis, left, poses for a picture with the wind phone with Barry Burnham from Dignity Memorial.
Baumgartner House Museum receives beautification award
BY NICK POWERS npowers@candgnews.com
FRASER — The Baumgartner House Museum received a President’s Award for historic preservation from Keep Michigan Beautiful Inc. in an Oct. 11 ceremony.
Fraser resident Vania Apps, who founded the Fraser First Booster Club, nominated the museum for the award. Marti VanEenenaam-Iwanicki, a member of the Fraser Historical Commission, accepted the award at the ceremony at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth.
“We think that every community needs something to be proud of, to learn from and to enjoy,” Apps is quoted as saying in the press release.
VanEenenaam-Iwanicki said that the award is the highest achievement the organization gives out for preservation. The award was for the work that the Historical Commission did to keep up its grounds.
“It was all about the outside,” VanEenenaam-Iwanicki said in an interview after the ceremony. “No individual houses or no interiors were allowed in the application.”
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Now celebrating three years on 18 Mile Road in Clinton Township, Consign Couture founder Rosemarie Baldwin said she wanted to create a personalized shopping experience ofering consignment pieces, builder’s model merchandise and new furniture, home decor and oneof-a-kind gifts.
“When you come into my store, it’s somewhat of a treasure hunt,” Baldwin said. “The store is filled with national name brands, all at amazing prices. It’s perfect for very savvy
consumers who really know their brands.”
Baldwin spent 35 years in retail and was a vice president of visual merchandising and marketing for national retailers. She said she wanted to put that national experience to work at the local level.
At Consign Couture, you’ll find new high-end home decor items from brands including Uttermost — accent pieces, vases, statues, furniture and tables. Merchandise in the store on consignment bears famous brand
names, including West Elm and Pottery Barn.
“We’ve curated a selection of stylish and unique items, perfect for refreshing your space and treating your loved ones,” Baldwin said. “We have an extensive collection of funky items if you’re looking for something that makes a big statement in your decor. I love to enhance atmospheres, to tie rooms together and help designers make a bold statement.”
Baldwin said she’s already looking forward to the weeks and months ahead, and the interior
design inspirations that will change with the seasons. “What I’m really excited about is celebrating the fall season and a spectacular holiday season ahead,” she said. “I will be selling seasonal holiday things such as diferent lighted orbs, beautiful garlands, holiday candles, decor pieces, pillows and throws.”
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From left, Laura Lesich, Fraser Mayor Michael Lesich, Marti VanEenenaam-Iwanicki, Vania Apps and Sue Bertolini-Fox pose for a photo with the President’s Award the Baumgartner House Museum received from Keep Michigan Beautiful Inc.
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neat to see everybody in a different arrangement. Most people dressed up, so that was pretty cool. Usually we’re just in whatever we wore that day.”
The idea for the dinner itself was inspired by one of the club’s recent selections: “Dinner with the President,” by Alex Prud’homme.
“After we read biographies, in order, from Washington to Obama it really gave us an understanding of how the country has changed over time,” Schmidt said. “Now we’re reading books about what happened during those times. Most of them have some sort of presidential relation to them.”
The Tigers game, which Detroit won against the Guardians 3-0, wasn’t out of earshot during the club’s dinner. Member Karen Arndall showed off a 1932 Franklin Delano Roosevelt campaign pencil she found. Stacks of books about presidents throughout the years could be found throughout Wiseman’s house. And, of course, there was plenty of talk about the presidents.
“An Invitation to the White House,” by Hillary Rodham Clinton, along with Prud’homme’s book, were used as a loose template for the carefully curated spread. Neatly
laid out white plates and silverware greeted the dinner guests. Menus were laid across the plates for an added touch. Members brought dishes comparable to those served at the White House. For example, the menu listed items the members brought like “Salmon Fillet Prisbe” named after Pat Prisbe, and “Pavlick Tiramisu with Dark Chocolate Wafer” named after Carol Pavlick.
“I tried to make the table setting as much like what was at the White House including the menus, the name cards, the napkins and
the multiple plates,” Wiseman said.
The seven-member club’s focus is on books that have to do with the presidency. This can range from autobiographies by a president to historical books about the presidency. The latter describes “Teddy and Booker T. (Washington): How Two American Icons Blazed a Path for Racial Equality,” by Brian Kilmeade, the book up for discussion at the Oct. 7 meeting.
Wiseman said the book went over well. A few months back, the club had read
Kilmeade’s book about Abraham Lincoln and Fredrick Douglass. Both books gave the club more insight about Washington and Douglass.
“Both of these books brought them from childhood to their deaths and all the things the two of them did,” Wiseman said. “It was really interesting.”
“Everybody seemed to like it,” Schmidt said. “That was our second Brian Kilmeade book that we’ve discussed. This one got lots of praise.”
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Photos by Nick Powers
LEFT: The Presidential Book Club of Fraser members begin their White House-themed meal with a toast. RIGHT: The club held its special meeting at member Carole Wiseman’s home Oct. 7.
Lakeside plans shoot for the skies
BY ERIC CZARNIK eczarnik@candgnews.com
STERLING HEIGHTS — The longterm plans for the Lakeside City Center could truly put the “heights” in Sterling Heights.
During an Oct. 8 workshop, the Sterling Heights Planning Commission heard the lat-
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Rose Senior Living Clinton Township celebrates 10 years
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Rose Senior Living in Clinton Township rang in 10 years at a celebration Oct. 17.
The celebration included a buffet dinner, drinks and a variety of hors d’oeuvres for attendees. A jazz band laid down a smooth and swinging backdrop during the party.
Warren Rose, CEO of Edward Rose and Sons, spoke at the event. He said the company’s roots in
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est details over zoning code and design guidelines for the Lakeside redevelopment project.
The project plans to transform Lakeside Mall — which closed at the start of July — into a mixed-use district including multiple neighborhoods.
During the workshop, representatives
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the township span three generations of the family’s business.
“It’s really hard to believe it’s been 10 years already,” Rose said of the senior housing near The Mall at Partridge Creek. “I don’t feel 10 years older, but I do remember opening day here and I am seeing some familiar faces.”
Macomb County Clerk Anthony Forlini, whose father is a resident in the community, and Clinton Township Supervisor Bob Cannon delivered speeches at the event.
“What a great place you have here,” Forlini said. “It’s always been near and dear to my heart.”
“The Rose family has been an asset to the community since 1955,” Cannon said.
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The museum grounds feature a Michigan wildflower garden that was started in 1995, shortly after the barn was erected on the property. Since that time, VanEenenaam-Iwanicki said it has become a master gardener project and has had volunteer support.
“We’re very proud to be a part of keeping Fraser beautiful and also keeping Michigan beautiful,” VanEenenaam-Iwanicki said. “It kind of awards the volunteer efforts over so many years.”
The Baumgartner House was built in 1875 by John C. Baumgartner. According to a press release from the museum, it is the oldest house in Fraser and will celebrate 150 years in 2025. The 1-acre property, which was originally an 80-acre homestead, now includes the museum, Depot Visitor Center, Hemme Barn and Samantha’s Garden.
Fraser Eagle Scout Myron Kruzel won the Michigan Award from the organization at the event. He got the award for contributing to beautification efforts at the McKinley Sensory Garden Arbor.
Keep Michigan Beautiful Inc. is an organization that morphed from a committee founded in 1962 by Michigan Gov. John B. Swainson. The organization, at its outset, was devoted to combating litter in Michigan. It’s grown since that time to encompass other beautification efforts throughout the state.
The museum will have its next open house and pre-Christmas sale Nov. 3 from 1 to 4 p.m., featuring free tours of the Baumgartner House. Proceeds from the sale benefit the museum.
The Baumgartner House Museum is located at 18577 Masonic Blvd. in Fraser. It is open for free tours on the first Sunday of each month, excluding January and July. For more information, email martivani3@ yahoo.com.
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cil’s packet prior to its Nov. 14 meeting. The terms that would be used for its purchase would be those that were in place prior to the crash that damaged the building on May 21, 2023. The library and the city had previously agreed to the city’s sale of the building to the library for $1.
The library moved out of the building following the crash through one of its walls. No one was injured in the crash. The library has been in two separate spots in the same strip mall since July 1, 2023, located near the intersection of 15 Mile Road and Hayes Road.
Baranski questioned whether or not the library could’ve moved back into the building following the crash. This led to a heated exchange between her and Lesich, who said the library had no choice but to vacate the building.
“I’m sorry, you’re an expert in structural engineering?” Baranski said to Lesich.
“There was a truck in the building. They couldn’t stay,” Lesich said.
“They chose to move out. They made that business choice,” Baranski said. “I’ll stand by that. Our own people said they could stay and wall it off and do the repairs, but you’re the expert.”
Both ended up apologizing to each other.
The library’s Board of Trustees President Marlene Hoeft pushed back on Baranski’s assertion at the meeting.
“We were forced out of the building,”
Hoeft said. “You may think we made that choice on our own. However, our insurance company insisted that we move out of that building at the time of that accident.”
Hoeft said, in addition to the hole in the wall, cement dust was widespread in the library after the crash. Everything needed to be taken out of the building and cleaned.
According to Fraser City Manager Elaine Leven, there are approximately $3 million worth of repairs needed before the building can be reoccupied. However, Leven said the city would need to determine, with its own inspector, if this was necessary before it is reoccupied.
Hoeft said a stumbling block to getting back in the building was the certificate of occupancy. She said she was informed by an architect and the library’s attorney that the building would need to be up to code before operations could return.
“It looks like everything would need to be up to code before we are issued a certificate of occupancy,” Hoeft said. “We’re hoping we don’t have to have everything back up to code.”
Money is also an issue. Hoeft said the library, in order to get the certificate of occupancy, must make repairs all at once in order to get back into the building. Hoeft said these repairs were originally scheduled to be done over a span of years.
“We are definitely interested in the building,” Hoeft said. “We have not been looking at any other properties or considering any other properties.”
Call Staff Writer Nick Powers at (586) 498-1059.
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The Fraser City Council asked the Fraser Public Library to make its intentions known for the library’s former Freuhauf Road and 14 Mile Road location at the council’s Oct. 10 meeting.
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from the planning, architecture and engineering firm Arcadis shared those guidelines. They explained that the goal is to make the Lakeside site adaptable to the future and the community’s needs.
Erich Dohrer, from Arcadis, talked about the need for a mix of uses at the new Lakeside, including retail, residences, offices and more.
“That’s what comes together to create the vibrancy and the dynamic kind of city center,” Dohrer said. “But it’s also important that it also helps to promote economic sustainability over the long term.”
Dohrer said the current plan envisions 2,359 multifamily residential units, over 560,000 square feet of retail anchor space, almost 162,000 square feet of new retail space, 70,000 square feet of office space, a 20,000-square-foot community center, and a hotel with 80-100 rooms. There would also be 400 units for independent senior living and 350 units for active adults ages 55 and older, he explained.
A sector of the development called The Lakeside Heart would be in the city center’s center, overlapping the mall’s historical footprint. James Mellor, from Arcadis, said this
area would feature a 1-acre central park, and the area could host movies in the park and farmers markets.
Four neighborhoods would surround the Lakeside Heart: The Crossroads to the northwest, The Urban Green to the northeast, The Senior Social for active senior living to the southeast, and The Suburban Retreat to the southwest.
All those neighborhoods will be surrounded by a 1 1/2 mile-long green belt park, the Lakeside Legacy Loop, in the area of today’s Lakeside Circle. Developers expect to design that area for cycling, running and more.
“So everybody who works and lives here is a three- to five-minute walk from this space that takes you all the way around the site,” Dohrer said concerning the loop.
If the property were like a hamburger, residentially focused property would mainly make up the buns while commercially focused property would make up the meat in a central belt that spans all but the westernmost portion of the district. But Dohrer explained that the framework still offers enough flexibility to potentially put an office, coffee shop or residential development in a commercial zone.
According to Arcadis, as far as building heights go, the mainly commercial areas would be one or two stories while the residen-
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SPOTLIGHT ON SENIOR LIVING
Estate sale companies provide helpful service for diverse home situations
BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com
For those looking to move or for those who have lost someone and are interested in downsizing their possessions, estate sales professionals can provide assistance as individuals and families navigate through these issues.
Mara Topper, CEO and mediator for Senior Counseling Services, has worked with many people interested in scoping out estate sales professionals as they look to move and consider selling their houses.
“There’s a couple of people I refer clients to,” Topper said. “I also suggest they go with someone with good reviews that are clear about what they do.”
Potential clients are advised to consider how companies deal with cleaning out the home as well as donations and any other items that don’t sell. Clients should also consider what they want to take with them or give to family members, and if there are items they can’t take, they should consider taking smaller pieces or photos of the items.
Clients may also need emotional sup-
port through the process of these sales and may consider reaching out to friends, family members, or mental health professionals for emotional support. On the day of the sale, they should also consider doing something special with their loved ones and letting the estate sale companies handle the sales.
“This can be a very emotional event for seniors, children and families,” Topper said. “If you hire an estate company, let them run it.”
Clearview Estate Sales & Auctions provides support to interested parties throughout the metro Detroit area as well as in other parts of the country.
Chris Deneau, owner of Clearview Estate Sales & Auctions, has been interested in collecting and selling household items and antiques for around 25 years. He held his first estate sale when he was 19 years old and, through his business, aims to provide clients with a stress-free experience as Clearview Estate Sales & Auctions provides assistance with valuation, research, advertising and sales for each of their planned sales events.
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Pine Ridge of Garfield: Independence and enrichment for active seniors
Independent living takes center stage at Pine Ridge of Gar eld, where seniors thrive in a community designed just for them.
“We cater exclusively to independent seniors who seek a vibrant community without the responsibilities of home upkeep,” said Sales and Marketing Director Jackie Magnotte.
Following a major renovation last year, this 55+ community has re ned its living spaces to enhance resident satisfaction. “Each apartment, from studios to one- and two-bedrooms, opens to a patio or balcony, with many overlooking our courtyard—a favorite gathering place for our residents,” Magnotte said, noting that the community’s amenities are allinclusive and cover everything from housekeeping and laundry to transportation and meals.
Residents enjoy three hot meals daily, choosing from a diverse menu at their own pace and preference, and gather with friends at the Bistro for happy hour.
A distinctive feature of Pine Ridge of Gar eld is
its commitment to socialization. “We have a very active gardening club,” Magnotte said. “Residents take trips to Deneweth’s Garden Center to select plants, and then tend to their gardens in our raised owerbeds.”
e community’s life enrichment calendar promotes both enjoyment and a sense of belonging, with daily exercise classes, arts and crafts, and diverse clubs and outings—including trips to local restaurants, the apple orchard, and Frankenmuth. “It’s about giving our residents a reason to get up in the morning, discover new passions, or rekindle old ones,” said Magnotte. Activities like beer brewing, winemaking, and performances by the community’s very own Pine Ridge choir during the holiday season add to the enjoyment.
To keep the social calendar exciting, the community has themed years. “ is year’s theme, ‘Around the World,’ featured monthly celebrations of di erent countries through themed meals, events, outings and travelogues,” Magnotte said. “Our
theme for 2025 will be ‘Eras,’ and each month we will feature a new era of history.”
Pine Ridge of Gar eld also maintains a strong connection with the local VFW hall. Every month, residents go there for spaghetti luncheons and the veterans attend ag ceremonies at the community for Memorial Day and Veterans Day. “It’s a partnership that our residents really value, especially those who served,” Magnotte noted.
For those considering a transition to senior living, Pine Ridge of Gar eld o ers not just a place to live, but a place to thrive independently, surrounded by peers and supported by a team that prioritizes their well-being.
Pine Ridge of Gar eld is located at 36333 Gar eld Rd. in Clinton Township. Tours are available seven days a week. For more information, call (586) 723-0000 or visit https://www. trueconnectioncommunities.com/senior-livingcommunities-michigan/pineridge-gar eld-seniorliving/
Nonprofit Can Help You Understand Medicare Choice and Save Money
If you have a Medicare drug prescription plan that is either standalone (Part D) or part of a Medicare Advantage plan, now is the time to see if it will serve your health care needs — and fit your budget — next year.
With serious changes on tap for Medicare, it’s especially important to do a benefits checkup to make sure the medicines you take will still be covered by your plan.
During Open Enrollment, which began October 15 and runs through December 7, Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plan beneficiaries may sign up for, change, or drop their plan without penalty.
It can be confusing, but help is available: Certified and unbiased volunteer counselors from AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services’ Michigan Medicare Assistance Program (MMAP), will be available on-site and by Zoom or phone to help you review your plan, and if need be, enroll you in a better plan for 2025. The service is completely free and completely unbiased. The nonprofit is not affiliated with any insurance plan and gets a grant from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services to provide the service.
“We are encouraging everyone to review their plans carefully this year. Our counselors are available to assist with this,” says Shari Smith, manager of MMAP.
Next year will bring some welcome changes for those who have high medication bills.
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 will hold down drug costs to $2,000. Once that amount is met, Medicare customers won’t have to pay anything more for the year. The law also provides that you can pay the cost over the course of the year.
That’s the good news.
The bad news is that some health insurance companies have either left the Medicare Advantage market or will hike premiums to make up for the lost revenue.
In addition to phone and Zoom counseling options. AgeWays is scheduling inperson Medicare “Assistance Events” at community venues around the six-county region it serves, which includes Macomb County . Events happening in Macomb County include:
54100 Broughton Rd., Macomb 10 am – 4 pm Friday, November 8 and Friday, December 6
35679 Gratiot Ave., Clinton Township 10 am – 4 pm Thursday, November 14 and Tuesday, November 19
40730 Romeo Plank Rd. 10 am – 4 pm Wednesday, November 20
14975 21 Mile Road 10 am – 4 pm Wednesday November 6 and Monday, November 18
40200 Utica Rd. 10 am – 4 pm Wednesday, November 13 and Wednesday, December 4
A full list of in-person events (including other events happening in Macomb County) is available on the AgeWays website (www.ageways.org). Appointments are required for all counseling sessions and can be made by calling 800-803-7174.
“Because of this, it’s more important than ever this year that people review their plans,” says Smith.
Shari
Smith,
Manager of MMAP
WUJEK-CALCATERRA & SONS: Round-the-Clock Compassion since 1913
With 15 licensed funeral directors, totaling 350 years of combined experience, Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons is uniquely qualifed to bring peace and comfort to grieving families in their time of need. And these aren’t ordinary funeral directors. Each one was specifcally sought out by the Wujek and Calcaterra families based on their individual talents and expertise.
Licensed funeral director Dominick Astorino, managing director at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, is honored to be a part of this exceptional team. “My colleagues and I are career professionals,” stated Astorino. “Most of us have been with Wujek-Calcaterra for over 20 years. We are dedicated to our career in a long-standing way.
“We also have an excellent collection of younger funeral directors. As the embalming professor at Wayne State University School of Mortuary Science, I have taught many of them. I see their potential from the frst day I meet them and watch them develop.”
Tese devoted individuals represent a variety of religious and cultural backgrounds. Tey have formed enduring relationships with local families and the community. Tey are familiar with the neighborhood churches and have worked alongside their pastors. Tis allows them to connect with all types of families, putting them at
ease at a most difcult and overwhelming time.
Furthermore, their compassion isn’t strictly confned to business hours. Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons is one of the few funeral homes in the area where there is someone present 24/7.
According to Astorino, “We have never taken a day of since opening our original location in Detroit back in 1913. Christmas, holidays, brownouts, the worst snow storms – there has always been someone here to pick up the phone. We treat our families the way we would like to be treated. Tey never have to talk to an answering machine, and they know their loved one is never lef unattended.”
In addition to the 15 funeral directors, there is a support staf of 35 capable and compassionate individuals to complete the team at Wujek-Cacaterra & Sons. “We can serve all of our families, giving them everything they need – much like a personalized concierge.”
From preplanning to afercare services, Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons is available seven days a week, 365 days a year. Tey ofer two welcoming locations: 36900 Schoenherr Road in Sterling Heights, phone (586) 588-9117; and 54880 Van Dyke Avenue in Shelby Township, phone (586) 217-3316. For more information, visit wujekcalcaterra.com or follow Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons on Facebook.
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tial areas would be mostly four or five stories. An exception would be the senior area in the southeast, which could have six-story buildings.
For the long-term future, zoning height restrictions would limit Lakeside’s northern third to 50 stories, the middle third to 35 stories and the southern third to 10 stories, Dohrer’s presentation explained.
“And again, you can say, ‘No one is building a 50-story building in Sterling Heights.’ But in 25, 30 years, is that the case?
We don’t know,” Dohrer said. “So we want to have that flexibility that this can grow and adapt as the city does.”
When public speakers spoke at the meeting, Rick Williams said he looks forward to seeing Lakeside’s future.
He said while he liked the idea of the ring around the perimeter, Lakeside has historically been commercial with some added entertainment attractions. He said he was concerned about the density and how much residential property is being proposed for the site.
“It’ll bring quite a bit of traffic with that much residential area,” he said.
When it was time for Planning Commission members to respond, Pashko Ujkic said the plan “looks like a mini city” but questioned whether it would be entirely walkable within minutes.
Commissioner Geoff Gariepy wondered
how the area could conceptually handle parking for 50-story buildings.
Sterling Heights City Planner Jake Parcell noted that the presentation is still a concept plan and not the final product. But Parcell said while 50-stories may not happen “anytime soon,” one way parking could theoretically be handled is ground-floor commercial with three stories of parking above and then residential on top.
Nathan Inks, from the Planning Commission, liked the concept and said the city is thinking about ways to integrate existing businesses with the new Lakeside development. He allayed concerns about the timing of 35- or 50-story buildings, if they ever happen at all.
“I think it’s important to keep in mind that this is a very long-term plan,” Inks said. “We’re not going to turn around in two years and put up a 50-story building at Lakeside.
“But we need to be forward-thinking about how the development is going to progress because if developers have to come back before the Planning Commission, before City Council, every five years … that’s not conducive to good development,” Inks said.
Parcell said the Planning Commission is expected to next take up the Lakeside district proposal for a public hearing during a Nov. 7 meeting.
Learn more about the Planning Commission by visiting sterlingheights.gov and typing “Planning Commission” in the search bar, or by calling (586) 446-2489.
Call Staff Writer Eric Czarnik at (586) 498-1058.
have disabilities by providing information and resources, and by working to improve families’ relationships.
If you were to walk down the street five times you would notice a new quirk with each pass. Oh yeah, and there are a whole lot of clowns, both in the displays and walking among the crowds, looking to give unsuspecting attendees a scare. One lawn even features a grave marker for Tillson Street, throwing down the gauntlet for Romeo’s legendary Halloween display.
Jackie Gregory, who has one of the displays and is an organizer for the event, said some of the displays feature handmade items.
“Every year we get a little more crafty, we add more to what we can buy,” Gregory said. “We just enjoy doing it, it’s something we love to do.”
While it can be scary, there is some good that comes from the event. This year, all proceeds from a raffle go toward Matthew’s Mighty Mission. According to its website, the nonprofit supports those who
The event has raised money for Crowns Against Cancer, The Butterfly Collective and KnowResolve. In its first year raising funds, over $6,000 was raised for Crowns Against Cancer. KnowResolve, last year’s selected nonprofit, received about $25,000.
Nine raffle baskets, ranging from $800 to $1,200 in value, were up for grabs at the event for Matthew’s Mighty Mission.
Where do all the decorations go the rest of the year?
Gregory compared putting the items away to the video game Tetris.
“It’s hard to get it in, but we find a way,” she said.
Despite this, Gregory said it can be difficult trying to limit the number of decorations that are bought and made. Each year brings new ideas about how to improve the event.
“We say it every year, but then when the year comes, we’re like, ‘Oh, maybe a couple more,’” she said. “Every year it just keeps growing.”
Stoneridge Dental welcomes Dr. Nick Bielkie
Stoneridge Dental, with three offices in Macomb County, has announced the addition of Dr. Nick Bielkie. Bielkie, like the other staff at Stoneridge Dental, said he takes pride in helping patients of all ages feel comfortable in the dental chair. The addition of Bielkie will allow expanded office hours to help patients receive treatment at their convenience. Stoneridge Dental provides everything from cleanings and examinations to fillings, crowns, bridges, root canals, implant restorations and more. The friendly, helpful staff is dedicated to serving each patient’s unique oral health needs. “Providing patients with the best dental care possible involves a commitment to open communication and a focus on long-term oral health,” Bielkie said. “This approach emphasizes preventive care, patient education and a staff that works together as a team. I believe we do an excellent job of that here at Stoneridge Dental and are always striving to provide the highest levels of patient satisfaction.” Learn more by visiting stoneridgedental.com or calling the Shelby Township office at (586) 739-6400, the Clinton Township office at (586) 412-7100 or the St. Clair Shores office at (586) 771-3440.
Dr. Nick Dyc appointed IEP Urgent Care medical director
Nick Dyc, MD, has been named medical director of all seven metro Detroit area IEP Urgent Care locations. The announcement was made today by IEP Urgent Care President and CEO David Hall, MD and fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians.
“Dr. Dyc is an enthusiastic advocate and champion for all patients, physicians, and the practice of medicine,” Hall said. “He also chairs the IEP-PC Patient Experience Committee, advocating for both patients and providers.”
All seven IEP Urgent Care locations in Brighton, Clinton Township, Ferndale, Grosse Pointe, Jackson, Novi and Southfield feature multiple exam rooms, on-site digital X-ray imaging and an array of urgent care services. Patients can walk in, easily book an appointment or schedule an appointment online at iepurgentcare.com.
BUSINESS CLIP
Signs
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about the safety of her campaign volunteers and poll workers.
“Hey, I served 8-years in the U.S. Army. I’m used to challenges,” Patton is quoted as saying in the release. “But I’ve also seen what can happen when things get out of hand. For my part, I’m going to stay focused letting voters know my plans to improve the Treasurer’s office.”
Clinton Township Supervisor Bob Cannon, a Republican, said the racist language on the sign was “just horrible.”
“It’s not right, it’s not called for,” Cannon said. “It’s not acceptable in our society anymore. It never really ever should’ve been. We have grown out of that time period and people have got to stop doing this stuff.”
Patton filed a police report on Oct. 2 about the vandalization, according to Clinton Township Police Lt. Michael Marker.
“Our concern is with the racist nature of it,” Marker said. “It seems like someone is being targeted for a specific reason, because she’s Black.”
He said approximately five reports were filed around the same time by residents about lawn signs being vandalized or stolen. These
incidents happened in a residential neighborhood along Moravian Drive in Clinton Township during evening hours.
“They were a variety of political signs, most of them were candidates on the left side of the aisle,” Marker said.
Marker said the department understands residents’ concerns about election integrity.
“We’re dedicating resources to it,” Marker said. “It’s just a matter of maybe getting lucky with a video here or two.”
Marker said that in the wake of the reports, police have been canvassing the area to see if residents have any home surveillance of the incidents. He said catching someone “red-handed” would be the ideal scenario.
“We have a couple videos of interest that have pushed us on to potential suspects at play here, but we don’t have much more than a couple vehicles of interest in the area on video,” Marker. “Even then, they’re not showing much.”
He encouraged residents to check their home surveillance footage for any possible thefts and to reach out to the department. If a resident catches someone in the act, Marker said to call 911. If they have general information about a theft, they can reach out to Marker at (586) 493-7856.
“We’re trying to put together as much as
we can, but we’ll always take as much help as we can from the public,” Marker said.
Ethnic intimidation is a felony that carries a sentence of up to two years imprisonment, a fine of not more than $5,000, or both. Larceny, when the stolen item is worth less than $200, is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 93 days and/or a fine of not more than $500 or three times the value of the property stolen (whichever is greater).
Cannon said people should leave campaign signs alone, whatever their personal beliefs are.
“I feel bad for the Police Department because they have more important things to do than watch for people stealing political signs,” Cannon said.
Patton is often a bipartisan vote of the Board of Trustees, at times working with the board’s conservative members: Cannon, Trustee Dan Kress and Clerk Kim Meltzer. The release states that she was rated “WellQualified” in her race for treasurer by the Michigan Association of County Treasurers incoming President Eric Sabree.
“Tammy’s a homeowner and property taxpayer herself. I’ve never known her to get distracted by petty insults,” said John Johnson, chairman of the Southeast Michigan Chamber of Commerce, in the release. “It’s
a shame that there is still this element out there nowadays. It makes me respect Tammy’s common sense and steady judgment all the more.”
Patton’s Republican opponent, Mike Aiello could not be immediately reached for comment at press time.
Call Staff Writer Nick Powers at (586) 498-1059.
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Estate sales
typically between 35-45%,” Deneau said in an email. “We however tailor each estate to the client’s needs. In estates that are higher dollar we lower the percentage to be fair to the client and ourselves. We also do not play the ‘first $5,000 is ours and then 45% after that’ like many companies do.”
On top of estate sales, another service that this business provides includes buy out and clean out services which allows for Clearview to quickly purchase and clean out items or residences so that the estate may be prepared for its next plans. Consignment sales are also available through their website, which features a variety of coins, antiques, jewelry, boats, motorcycles, vehicles and art among other items. Some items may be shipped to buyers, though most items are sold in person.
“We have a heavy online presence but we don’t specifically sell online,” Deneau said.
Through Clearview’s clients, Deneau and his staff have also found some unexpected items like homemade drug-related board games from the 1970s, tiny vials of cocaine, bricks of silver, and gold coins among other
antiques and odd items. Deneau and his team will dispose of or hand over any concerning items like drugs and firearms to the proper authorities.
“You never know what you’re going to find,” Deneau said. “We’ve found all kinds of valuable crazy items.”
A lot of cleaning and preparation goes into each sale. If personal items are found, they will generally be hidden away in order to check with the clients.
“We scour the houses before the estate sale,” Deneau said. “We also reduce commission on high end items.”
These estate sales will generally run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the different addresses listed and each sale may take a few days depending on the client’s preferences. Once the sale ends, clients can expect to receive their check after a week.
“Everything is beautifully displayed,” Deneau said. “We get an eclectic mix of people and have gathered such a following. Our clients do very well.”
In July 2024, Deneau’s company worked with a retired 91-year-old resident of Long Lake Road in Troy, with the assistance of the resident’s friend and neighbor Karol Szymula, for a large estate sale that featured a large collection of different art pieces and antiquities.
the“We already tried to help him sell some things,” Szymula said. “Clearview is the best and really tries to give the best bang.”
This Troy sale saw a long line of people come through, with over 130 people signed in for this event.
“When we started on Thursday, the first guy in line came from Seattle,” Szymula said. “The line never stopped.”
According to Szymula, it took roughly around 15 months to get the house prepared for the sale with over 2,500 boxes full of stuff. The sale likely brought in over $100,000.
“The sale was unbelievably successful,” Szymula said. “We couldn’t do what Chris has done. It’s amazing.”
For more information, visit seniorcoun seling.info or clearviewestatesales.
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Schmidt said he wasn’t sure if this type of dinner would happen again. However, he did say he wanted to write to Prud’homme to tell the author how the dinner went.
“Just so he knows we did our little spoof,” he said.
Next up for the club is David McCullough’s “1776.”
“I love it because I love U.S. history,” Schmidt said. “I get to connect with other people who enjoy looking at where we came from and where we’re headed and how that all relates to each other.”
The club isn’t just restricted to Fraser residents. Those interested in joining can call the Fraser Public Library at (586) 293-2055.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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OCT. 30
Boo Bash: Face painting, Halloween movie, costume contest, games, monster mash, mask making, pumpkin painting, cider and candy, 5-8 p.m., Fraser Public Library, 15260 15 Mile Road, (586) 293-2055, fraserpubliclibrary.org
NOV. 1
Pumpkin Roll Down: Also cider, doughnuts and prizes, check in between 6-6:30 p.m., sledding hill at Clinton Township Civic Center, 40700 Romeo Plank Road, clintontownship.com/486/pumpkin-roll-down
NOV. 2
Macomb Reads Carnival: Featuring puppet show, author Jonathan Rand and illustrator Bea Jackson, free kids books, STEM and art activities, DJ, music, games, costumed charatcers and school mascots, cider and doughnuts, and more, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Macomb Intermediate School District, 44001 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, misd.net/macombreads
Fall Holiday Craft Show: Also basket raffles and concessions, no strollers allowed, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Dakota High School, 21051 21 Mile Road in Macomb Township, dakotacraftshow@gmail.com, www.dakota boosters.weebly.com
Altar Making Workshop: Día De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) program hosted by Anton Art Center, bring personal photos and memorabilia, 10:30 a.m., Lorenzo Cultural Center on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, lorenzoculturalcenter.com
NOV. 3
Bowling fundraiser: Supports Cat Tail Kitties Rescue, also 50-50 and gift basket raffle, 1-3 p.m. (check in at 12:30 p.m.), Imperial Lanes, 44650 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, cattailkitties.org/events
NOV. 4
Submerged settlements of Lake St. Clair: Presentation at 6:30 p.m., Macomb Intermediate School District, 44001 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, register to (586) 226-5040
NOV. 7
Enjoying Family Celebrations: Tips for Caregivers: Storytelling event about navigating holidays, those with memory loss also welcome, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Clinton-Macomb Public Library - South Branch, 35679 S. Gratiot Ave. in Clinton Township, (586) 226-5073, cmpl.libnet.info/events
NOV. 8
The Macombers Fall Extravaganza: Concert by collegiate show choir, 7:30 p.m., Macomb Center for the Performing Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, macombcenter.com, (586) 286-2222
NOV. 8-9
Rummage sale: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (early bird at 8 a.m.) Nov. 8 and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 9, Saint John Lutheran Church & School, 16339 E. 14 Mile Road in Fraser, (586) 293-0333, facebook.com/stjohnfraser
NOV. 9
Holiday Craft Fair: Proceeds benefit Chippewa Valley High School band and guard programs, no strollers allowed, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., CVHS, 18300 19 Mile Road in Clinton Township, cvhsbandprogram@gmail.com, cvhs-bands.com/cvhs-craft-show
#MomWouldBeSoProud: Comedy show presented by Sparkle Network, also food and drinks, benefits Alzheimer/Dementia Family Fund, 8 p.m. (doors at 7 p.m.), Fraser Lions Club, 34540 Utica Road, bit.ly/ momcomedy2024
NOV. 10
Thanksgiving-themed card party: Includes euchre, pinochle, dominoes and board games, also lunch, raffles, and door and table prizes, 12:30-3:30 p.m., St. Thecla Catholic Church, 20740 S. Nunneley Road in Clinton Township, (586) 791-6177 or (586) 7919012
Rise of T. rex: Paleontologist shares findings from expeditions, 3 p.m. with Q&A to follow, Macomb Center for the Performing Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, (586) 286-2222, macombcenter.com
NOV. 15
Simply | Sinatra: Tribute show featuring Steve Lippia and 10-piece swing band, 7:30 p.m., Macomb Center for the Performing Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, (586) 286-2222, macombcenter.com
NOV. 15-16
‘Mean Girls’: 7 p.m. Nov. 15 and 3 p.m. Nov. 16, John R. Armstrong Performing Arts Center, 24600 Frederick Pankow Blvd. in Clinton Township, showpass. com/mean-girls-6
NOV. 16
Family game afternoon: Free pizza and snacks while playing board games, noon-4 p.m., also Dec. 14, Fraser Public Library, 15260 15 Mile Road, (586) 293-2055, fraserpubliclibrary.org
NOV. 17
Macomb Symphony Orchestra: Celebrate ensemble’s 50th season, 3 p.m., Macomb Center for the Performing Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, (586) 286-2222, macombcenter.com
ONGOING
Medicare open enrollment assistance: Hosted by Macomb County Office of Senior Services, meet with
trained counselor by appointment, 9 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays until Dec. 7, Verkuilen Building, 21885 Dunham Road, Suite 6, in Clinton Township, (586) 469-5228
• Hosted by Michigan Medicare Assistance Program and AgeWays, meet with trained counselor by appointment, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 14 and 19, Clinton-Macomb Public Library - South Branch, 35679 S. Gratiot Ave. in Clinton Township, also 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 20, Clinton Township Senior Center, 40730 Romeo Plank Road,(800) 803-7174
Book clubs: Find meetups about historic American figures (Presidential Book Club), solving cases (Mysteries & Munchies), quiet reading for adults and kids (Silent Book Club and Silent Book Club Jr), and recipes and sharing dishes (Cookbook Club), Fraser Public Library, 15260 15 Mile Road, (586) 293-2055, fraserpubliclibrary.org
Minecraft Club: Ages 10-18 can play virtually, 5-8 p.m. every Friday during fall, register at fraserpubliclibrary.org
Widowed Friends breakfasts: 10 a.m. every third Friday of month, The Pantry, 44945 Morley Drive in Clinton Township, RSVP to Loree at (810) 335-2096, also 10:30 a.m. every second Monday of month, Big Boy, 16880 Hall Road in Clinton Township, RSVP to Gerry at (586) 556-9471
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Chimney Service
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Cleaning Service
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Electrical
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Lawn Maintenance
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Painting
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Roofng
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Tree Service
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