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FRASER — The Macomb County Clerk’s office released its unofficial election results Nov. 7, showing that challenger Michael Lesich defeated incumbent Michael Carnagie in the race for mayor of Fraser. Lesich defeated Carnegie by a margin of 1,341
votes to 896 votes. This was a margin of 59.9% of ballots cast to 40.1%. Lesich will serve a four-year term beginning in 2024. Lesich has lived in Fraser for 24 years and comes from a background in municipal finance consulting. During his campaign, he cited taxes, water rates, fixing the roads and legacy costs as priorities he would like to focus on if elected.
“My family and I are very excited, and I am looking forward to serving for the next four years,” said Lesich. “I think that I have a message that resonates with average people that we need a city that provides public safety, quality of life services and basic services such as the garbage getting picked up and the streets being clean. … I look forward to hearing from resiSee ELECTION on page 9A
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CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Michigan roads will never stop breaking down, but the Clinton Township Board of Trustees took steps to improve some of the community’s roads at its Nov. 13 meeting. The first road project brought up was a special assessment district for the Miles North subdivision street, covering 1,750 feet of the 22-foot-wide street at an approximate cost of $939,250, or about $275 per assessable front foot. The Macomb County Department of Roads will assist with 50% of the project cost and bring down the assessable front foot cost to approximately $140. Special assessment districts are resident-created areas where infrastructure improvements like road repairs are paid for by the residents. If people from the proposed district can gather majority support (over 50%) from landowners in the district, the township begins the process of establishing the district. “We are at the point now where, after verifying the signatures, that … requires the board to accept the petitions, adopt this resolution and direct the preparation of the improvement plans,” Clinton Township Clerk Kim Meltzer said. With the township completing the resolution to establish the
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The Christmas in Fraser celebration will include singing, dancing, and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.
FRASER — The city of Fraser is inviting the public to join them for the 23rd annual Christmas in Fraser celebration. Hosted by the city to jump start the holiday season, Christmas in Fraser provides attendees with some winter cheer and fun activities. “We’ve got Santa showing up via fire truck, we have the Fraser High School band, we have a live ice-carver, a petting zoo, the Fraser First Booster Club people will be providing hot chocolate, and a dance troupe will be performing,” said Fraser City Manager Elaine Leven. The event will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, at Fraser’s City Hall complex, located at 33000 Garfield Road. “People can just show up. There’s no cost to attend,” said Leven. “Fraser has hosted this event for several years. … It’s a great local event.”
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STATEWIDE — As deer hunters across Michigan set out for the woods, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters to report their deer harvests online. Now in its second year, online deer harvest reporting through Michigan.gov/DNRHarvestReport and the DNR’s Hunt Fish app allows hunters to help provide the state with deer conservation and management data. In 2022, 208,408 hunters submitted a harvest report. “We know Michigan’s deer hunters care about quality hunting opportunities and healthy deer herds,” said Chad Stewart, a DNR deer, elk and moose management specialist, in a press release. “Each online harvest report takes just a few minutes but provides critical information about hunting experiences and deer abundance all over the state. That means better management recommendations for Michigan’s deer population.”
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Clintondale Community Schools operations were disrupted in early November when district administration made the decision to cancel classes for Nov. 13. According to a letter from Superintendent Kenneth Janczarek, the decision to cancel classes stems from “a physical altercation between students and other community members” on Nov. 10 that led to police officers being dispatched to Normandy Park. Additional reports were made to police and school officials indicating further violence could occur on Nov. 13 and the decision was made to cancel classes out of caution. “Moving forward, please know that in any and all situations where there is violence, or a threat of violence, Clintondale Community Schools will follow all protocols to keep students and staff safe,” Janczarek said in the letter. “In addition to protocols for keeping students and staff safe, Clintondale Community Schools will follow through on filing police reports and pressing charges against any and all individuals that threaten or pose a threat to the student(s) and staff.” Classes resumed on Nov. 14 with additional security measures, including an increased police presence.
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MACOMB COUNTY — The Macomb County EMS Medical Control Authority conducted a full-scale simulation of a mass casualty event at Kensington Church in Clinton Township on the morning of Nov. 8. Over 200 participants from EMS and fire agencies, law enforcement, dispatch, emergency management and the Region 2 North Healthcare Coalition hospitals took part in the simulation to test and develop response strategies to mass casualty events. “The safety and well-being of our community are top priorities,” said Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel in a press release. “Collaborative exercises like these play a crucial role in ensuring our emergency response teams are well prepared and equipped to handle any unforeseen challenges they may face.” According to Macomb County officials, responding to events like mass shootings require a certain degree of planning and coordination between public safety and emergency management agencies. Events happen quickly — the November 2021 Oxford High School shooting took place over four minutes — requiring response efforts to be quick as well.
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CLINTON TOWNSHIP — It’s become common knowledge at this point that Southfield A&T has one of the most dynamic offenses in Michigan high school football. Four-year starting quarterback Isaiah Marshall, a University of Kansas commit, has been electric all season for the Warriors both on the ground and through the air. Add athletes like seniors Tashi Braceful (University of Toledo commit), Xavier Bowman and Jawon Jarrett on the outside, who are all three-star recruits according to 247Sports, and the Southfield A&T offense has been nearly unstoppable. Behind Marshall’s four touchdowns passes, Southfield A&T (11-1) cruised past Clinton Township Chippewa Valley (9-3) 3121 on Nov. 10 at Chippewa Valley High School, earning the Warriors their first regional title since 2015. Southfield A&T’s offense came into the game averaging 36 points per game on the year, including two state tournament wins over Dearborn Fordson and Detroit Cass Tech, and the Warriors air raid offense didn’t hold back. With the number of seniors on the Southfield A&T offensive unit, there is no holding back with this squad. “We preach a lot of things that I know are cliche, but we mean See FOOTBALL on page 16A Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
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“He discussed career opportunities for students in the advanced classes and explained to them that in the culinary arts field you can make a decent living, that you need to be committed to it because it is quite grueling sometimes,” said George Malfroid, director of Clintondale’s culinary arts program. “He went through his schedule, how many hours he worked and potential pay, and then he offered the students internships at Meadowbrook Country Club.” Before Oldham became the chef he is today, he got his start in the Clintondale culinary arts program. Oldham worked his way through various steps of the program and became one of the cooks in the Dragon Cafe, an on-site lab that allows culinary arts students to simulate a live kitchen by taking and making orders for students and staff. “It’s kind of like an upscale home economics class where they actually cook food for teachers,” Oldham said. “I know when I was in the Dragon Cafe, we (served) teachers and if students won an award, you could order food from the Dragon Café. … Students come, and they learn basic understanding about culinary.” Oldham graduated from Clintondale High School in 2007 with a culinary achievement award. He was impressed with the state of the program and had an “amaz-
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Carnagie. “I served over 16 years on council, and I think people just thought it was time for a change. Mr. Lesich and I have similar platforms and are connected to many of the same local people and institutions. I think the city will do fine with him as mayor. This will give me much more time to spend time with my four new grandchildren and move on a little bit. I think between the fire department, honor guard, the planning commission, parks and recreation and the council, I’ve performed about 75 years of service in Fraser.” He believes his legacy will be remembered positively and said he is confident he is leaving Fraser better than he found it. “I want to thank the residents for all of their support for so many years,” said Carnagie. “Since day one, so many people have supported me. I feel like I am going out on a good note. The police and fire department are the strongest they’ve ever been and supporting them was something I promised when I first ran. We fixed up the parks and did a lot of good work on the roads. I think I got a lot done over my two terms as mayor.”
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Incumbents Amy Baranski and Patrice Schornak as well as newcomer Kenny Perry Jr. were all elected in uncontested races for
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suming way so they know it’s time to leave. There are also individuals who feel social anxiety when invited to parties. Krawiec said that “it’s very common” to feel anxious when going to someone’s house where you don’t know anyone. One suggestion is to try to meet someone who will be at the gathering beforehand. Or plan on just staying for a while and not all night if you feel uncomfortable. “You can stay if it’s pleasant enough,” Krawiec said. “It’s an opportunity for you to get out if you’re alone for the holidays. Someone cared about you enough to include you.” Pontus Leander, associate professor of social psychology and director of Center for Peace and Conflict Studies at Wayne State University, said that while “it’s not always possible,” the party host can provide a gentle reminder of the norms and expectations. “They can do it in a light and fun way,” Leander said. “You don’t want people to feel controlled. If the host is not able to set norms and expectations, recognize your own boundaries and limits. Just because someone says something does not mean we need to react. Don’t take the bait. You can only control your responses. Sometimes silence is the right response.” Other guests not involved in a tense conversation also could take on the role of peacemaker. “Bystanders have the power to disrupt the flow of the conversation,” Leander said. “If you see it getting uncomfortable, ask, ‘Can you guys talk after dinner or at another time?’ This signals to them this is not the time or place. Other people might be relieved as well.” Leander pointed out that holiday gettogethers are different now because people can keep in touch all year via social media. “We are living in a very modern communication environment. People have a way of interacting all year round. Everyone already knows what everyone is doing. It’s not how it was 20 or 30 years ago when we used to see each other once a year,” he said. “People say harmful things online and you see them at the holidays. They feel this is their chance to push back.” If you find yourself getting worked up, take a 10-second break. “Your mind and body will coordinate and be OK again,” Leander said. Leander suggested writing down ideas of what to talk about when visiting with family and friends. “Make a list of what would be nice to know about them and what people are excited about. That will let them speak,” Leander said. “They’ll find the conversation more meaningful. It does take effort from everyone. If a conflict occurs, ask a new question.” Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
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district, a process is underway to clarify the list of affected properties is correct, to bid out the project in order to determine the cost, and to hold two public hearings in order for affected residents to voice their concerns and opinions on the process. The first public hearing will be held at the Clinton Township Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, Dec. 4. Trustees also handled cost-sharing agreements with several bodies for road projects. To improve 18 Mile Road between Hayes Road and the dead end at the Tomlinson Arboretum, the township will cover 60% of the costs at $2.15 million while the county will cover 40%. The Moravian Road improvement project between Hayes Road and Garfield Road, which was approved at the last meeting, underwent a cost decrease of $248,000. The new cost of Clinton Township’s 20% share is $1.152 million compared to the original cost of $1.4 million. Sterling Heights is covering 30% of the project costs while the county is covering 50%.
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them,” said Southfield A&T coach Aaron Marshall, the uncle of Isaiah Marshall. “Our motto is W.I.T., whatever it takes, and T.L.T., the little things, so our seniors buying in allowed everyone else to buy in. We got a really senior-led group and a lot of seniors that have been starting on varsity since they were a sophomore, and two of them, Isaiah and Reggie Gardner, since they’ve been freshmen. We got a lot of experience.” Marshall and the Southfield offense took control of the game late in the third quarter when Marshall threw a strike to Jarrett for a 23-yard touchdown to take a 24-7 lead. Marshall and Jarrett have been an unstoppable duo throughout this state tournament, connecting for three touchdowns the week before in their 36-25 win over Cass Tech. Their chemistry was no different in the Chippewa Valley game as Marshall and Jarrett combined for two touchdown connections, one of which came right out the gate in the second half. Trailing 12-7 into the second half, Chippewa Valley attempted an onside kick, but senior Dorian Freeman was ready for it
as he returned the kick 32 yards to the Chippewa Valley 18-yard line. Marshall would find Jarrett moments later on a 13-yard touchdown pass as Jarrett leaped over multiple defenders to make the grab and give Southfield the 18-7 lead. Marshall also tallied 83 rushing yards in the win, which coach Aaron Marshall said helps the offensive unit exploit their opponents. “I think it’s a pick your poison,” the coach said. “Isaiah being a true dual threat, and shoutout to (Scott) Merchant at Chippewa Valley. We talked pregame and he said watching him (Marshall) on film, he said he’s never seen a kid, and I agree, who can run so well and throw so well. You got a lot of dual-threat guys that can run well, but Isaiah is very accurate. If he wanted to be a pocket guy and not a dual guy, he could be that guy.” Chippewa Valley answered early in the fourth quarter as senior quarterback Andrew Schuster found senior running back Cash Shaw for a 31-yard touchdown to make it a 24-14 game. Chippewa Valley had a chance to make it a one score game early in the fourth quarter, but an interception by senior defensive back A’Jailen King helped Southfield A&T
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Although organized and funded by the city, the event includes participation from several local groups. “The money is provided by the city’s Parks and Recreation department,” said Vania Apps, the founder and a board member of the Fraser First Booster Club. “Organizations like Fraser First and the Lions Club contribute by donating volunteers and materials.” Apps said it’s the perfect way to bring the entire community together. “Fraser First will be doing cookies and hot chocolate. We always have a few members there helping. We’re hoping to get more high school and middle school kids involved so they can get some community service hours done through the event,” she said. “People always come and bring their kids. It’s great for young kids.” She added that it’s one of her favorite programs all year in Fraser. “It’s gone on for several years. It’s all free, and it’s a great holiday boost,” Apps said. “You come, there’s always a lot of fun. We’ll have Santa there — there’s so many activities. We have crafts for the kids. We have
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Roseville, said that the cost of the celebrity interactions deterred them from the opportunity to meet a celebrity. “They do tend to be more on the expensive side if you do get autographs, so that’s why I didn’t,” said Mann. Some families, such as the Boughton family, of Livonia, deliberated on what would be the best value for their money. They said that they were fans of Billy Dee Williams, who played Lando Calrissian in the “Star Wars” universe, but the cost of an autograph and photo was too pricey. Therefore, they said they were leaning toward just getting the professional photo with Williams, as the whole family could get in one photo and share the expense. Christian Boughton explained that most of the celebrities allow up to four people in a photo. “It’s expensive — especially for individuals; like, his is like $250 for an autograph,” Christian Boughton said. “So we’re wondering if we want to spend the money on that or go buy some of this mom and pop stuff.” “It’s just being able to say that I did it,” Christian Boughton said of his reason to buy the celebrity encounters. Christian Boughton said the high cost
to meet the celebrities is understandable, because they are high-profile names. “The first time I came here they had William Shatner. His prices were very expensive, but for him to be incentivised to come here, they kind of let him charge what he charges,” Christian Boughton said. “This is how they make their money,” added Jennifer Boughton. “Just like anything, if we decide that it’s too much to get an autograph, then we just won’t get the autograph. We’re fine with that because we already got the photograph,” said Christian Boughton. “I think it just comes down to, ‘What does it mean to you?’ I don’t really have any attachment to Billy Dee, but for me, going and getting that autograph from Matthew Lillard, who I grew up watching him as Shaggy in the live action (‘ScoobyDoo’) series, so I’ve been a fan of his for years, so that meant a lot more to me than the hundred bucks I spent. For my dad, $250 for this photo (with Williams) — well worth it.” Jennifer Irwin, of Wilmington, Delaware, said that the experiences of meeting her celebrity heroes at conventions across the country, such as MC3, are well worth it to her. Irwin said that her joy in meeting celebrities has also given her the opportunity to meet some good friends from various other states. She met up with her friend Janel Gatten, of Morganfield, Kentucky, at the Motor City Comic Con, whom she met through a
convention Facebook group. “For us, it’s a friendship thing too, because, obviously, we live far apart,” Irwin said. “It’s, like, really common for attendees of cons to make friends with other congoers,” Gatten said. “For me, it’s the whole experience. I mean, I wouldn’t go for just an autograph or just a photograph.” Irwin said that she will only travel to attend a convention if there is somebody that she wants to meet there. She said she will not go just for the atmosphere, or to see the people in cosplay, or for the artists. “I only go if there is an actor that I want to meet,” Irwin said. She said that her husband paid around $1,000 to give her the “Outlander” experience package at another convention for her birthday, and it was really worth it to her, but that is the most she said she would pay to meet a celebrity. She said it included a threeday admission, an autograph and photo with Sam Heughan and two other cast members, and two panels. Irwin explained that because she has watched “Outlander” so many times, it was well worth it to meet some of the cast. “To me, yes. It was absolutely worth it. Meeting him was like a dream come true,” Irwin said. “Just interacting with someone who helped to bring that show to life, I was over the moon and I’ll probably never meet him again. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.” Irwin said she has never been disap-
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put the game away with a 15-yard touchdown pass from Marshall to Bowman halfway through the fourth to make it 31-14. Marshall and Bowman previously connected on a 50-yard touchdown pass just seconds before the end of the first half, which was set up by an interception from senior DaMario Quarles. The Warriors defense may not get the love it deserves because of the offensive output, but three interceptions in a regional finals game tells you everything you need to know about where this defensive unit is right now. “It’s been the coaches, man,” Aaron Marshall said. “Our seniors on that defense and our coaches, they’ve had their ups and downs, but through the season they just kept working at it and kept paying attention to detail. Right now, they’re very locked in.” Senior Mathias Davis, who’s been huge for the Warriors since returning from injury, opened the scoring with a 3-yard touchdown run early in the first to give Southfield A&T a 6-0 lead. Chippewa Valley countered with a 15-yard touchdown pass from Schuster to
senior Jordan Byers in the middle of the second quarter, and Byers also tallied the final score of the game on a 75-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown. Chippewa Valley’s season in which they won the Macomb Area Conference Red ends at 9-3 with a district title and a strong group of graduating seniors, including Schuster, Shaw, Rayshaun Hester, Davont’a Love, Anthony Wright, Byers and many more. With their sights set on the Michigan High School Division 1 state finals at Ford Field on Nov. 26, Southfield A&T will have to face an opponent they’re all too familiar with — West Bloomfield, of the Oakland Activities Association’s Red Division. West Bloomfield bested Southfield A&T 31-20 on Oct. 13, but playoff football is always a different type of environment. “They’re hungry for it,” Aaron Marshall said. “West Bloomfield, hats off to them, they were the better on that day. We got one blemish on our record, so the guys are excited to have the opportunity to play that team again. They’re doing a great job over there with their coach and their coaching staff, and they got some great players over there as you know. It’s an OAA matchup, so expect it to be a slugfest.” The semifinals matchup will take place on Nov. 18 at Troy High School, after the
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UTICA TO DEDICATE PURPLE HEART TRAIL
NASH RECEIVES ST. CLAIR SHORES COMMUNITY CHORUS SCHOLARSHIP
SHELBY TOWNSHIP NATIVE SERVES IN MARSHALL ISLANDS
UTICA — The public is invited to attend the dedication of the Utica segment of the Purple Heart Trail at 1 p.m. on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, at the American Legion Post 351, 46146 Cass Ave. Some of Utica’s Purple Heart recipients and their families will be present. The Purple Heart Trail is a nationwide effort to pay tribute to those who have been awarded the Purple Heart medal with sections of roads dedicated to them. Signs are placed along the roads where elected leaders have designated part of the trail. Find more information at purpleheart.org/purplehearttrail.
NEWS AND NOTE ITEMS TAKEN FROM AROUND OUR COVERAGE AREAS
ST. CLAIR SHORES/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Allyson Nash will receive the St. Clair Shores Community Chorus Macomb Community College scholarship, according to an email. Nash is a graduate from Dakota High School. There, she was involved in show choir and multiple musicals, including “Footloose” and “Les Misérables.” After completing her studies at Macomb Community College, she wants to participate in the Disney College Program and then transfer to a university to complete her degree, the email stated. Her goal is to become a full-time music teacher.
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Celia Martin
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — According to a U.S. Navy press release, Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Eric Alter, left, from Shelby Township, Michigan, checks the temperature of a Marshallese local for pre-surgery screening Oct. 31, 2023, at the Majuro Hospital in Majuro, Republic of Marshall Islands, during Pacific Partnership 2024-1. Pacific Partnership, now in its 19th iteration, is the largest multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Its goals are to improve regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, to increase stability in the region, and to foster new friendships.
ATHLETES INDUCTED
GROSSE POINTE WOODS — University Liggett School in Grosse Pointe Woods recently inducted, from left, Class of 2002 member Mags Dillon, Class of 1998 member Kevin Espy, Class of 1997 member Abby Tompkins Johannson, Grosse Pointe University School Class of 1968 member Bruce Barit and Grosse Pointe University School Class of 1966 member Tom Gage into the ULS Athletic Hall of Fame. Grosse Pointe University School was one of several predecessors of ULS. The Hall of Fame recognizes the accomplishments of some of the school’s top athletes.
Photo provided by Birmingham Shopping District
Santa is coming to town in Birmingham BIRMINGHAM — Residents can welcome Santa to town Nov. 25 with the Birmingham Shopping District. Register to take a short walk through downtown, starting in the parking lot of the Surnow building, 320 Martin St. The walk will stop at various shops and will conclude at Santa’s home in Shain Park. Participants can register online at allinbirmingham.com.
VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT TO GIVE OTHERS A MERRIER CHRISTMAS METRO DETROIT — The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit is seeking volunteer bell ringers for the 2023 Red Kettle Christmas Campaign. Shifts are available in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties. Individuals and families can sign up for two-hour sessions in person at a red kettle site, or participate in a virtual bell ringing shift from home online. To register, visit registertoring.com. Virtual bell ringers can sign up and begin raising funds at any time. The traditional bell ringing begins Nov. 10 and runs through Christmas Eve, excluding Thanksgiving and Sundays. The Salvation Army provides after-school programs, food, shelter, emergency disaster services, substance abuse treatment and free legal aid for families and individuals throughout metro Detroit. Donations from the red kettle campaign help fund those programs. To support the nonprofit organization through a monetary donation, visit SAmetrodetroit.org.
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Christmas in Fraser: Santa visit, petting zoo, s’mores, cookies and hot cocoa, live music by Fraser High band, and more, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Fraser City Hall, 33000 Garfield Road, (586) 293-3100
DEC. 3
NOV. 26
‘Assisted Living: The Musical’: 1:30 and 5 p.m., Macomb Center for the Perfoming Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, macombcenter.com
NOV. 29
Harpist plays holiday music: 2 p.m., Clinton-Macomb Public Library - Main Branch, 40700 Romeo Plank Road in Clinton Township, cmpl.org
DEC. 9
DEC. 6
Christmas party: Holiday dinner, Santa visit, caroling, raffles and 50-50, hosted by Eastpointe Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., Fraser Lions Hall, 34540 Utica Road, RSVP to Debbie at (586) 713-7618 by Nov. 27
SCAMS presentation: Stopping Crimes Against Michigan Seniors, 1-2 p.m., St. Paul of Tarsus Catholic Church, 41300 Romeo Plank Road in Clinton Township, prosecutor.macombgov.org/Prosecutor-SeniorSCAMS
History and Folklore of Santa Claus: Presentation for adults only, hosted by Clinton-Macomb Public Library, 6:30 p.m., Zoom, register at (586) 226-5040
DEC. 1
Celtic Angels Christmas: Featuring vocal and instrumental holiday and Irish music, 7:30 p.m., Macomb Center for the Perfoming Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, macombcenter.com
The Songs of Christmas: Presented by Motor City Chorale, 7:30 p.m., Hope United Church, 35127 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, motorcitychorale.com/home
DEC. 8
DEC. 15
The Songs of Christmas: Presented by Motor City Chorale, 7:30 p.m., Cross Lutheran Church, 35831 Utica Road in Clinton Township, motorcitychorale.com/home
DEC. 16 DEC. 1-3
‘The Nutcracker’: Performance by Macomb Ballet Company, 7 p.m. Dec. 1, 1 and 7 p.m. Dec. 2, and noon and 5 p.m. Dec. 3, Macomb Center for the Perfoming Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, macombcenter.com
PRISM Men’s Chorus holiday concert: 8 p.m., Macomb Center for the Perfoming Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, macombcenter.com
ONGOING
Men overcoming loss of partner/spouse: Meetings 6-7:30 p.m. every third Tuesday of month, virtual and in
Christmas with the DCC: Performance by Detroit Concert Choir, 7:30 p.m., Macomb Center for the Perfoming Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, macombcenter.com person, Hospice of Michigan, 39531 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, wlawton@hom.org, (586) 263-8514 Widowed Friends breakfasts: 10:30 a.m. every second Monday of month, Big Boy, 16880 Hall Road in Clinton Township, RSVP to Gerry at (586) 556-9471 • 10 a.m. every third Friday of month, The Pantry, 44945 Morley Drive in Clinton Township, RSVP to Loree at (810) 335-2096 ‘Darleen Urbanek: Peaceful Moments’: Exhibit featuring portraits of animals, people and landscape, daily (except Mondays) until Dec. 23, Anton Art Center, 125 Macomb Place in Mount Clemens, theartcenter.org
Soap theft suspect makes clean getaway
GROSSE POINTE CITY — Police were investigating after an unknown suspect is said to have stolen an estimated $95 worth of soap products from The Village CVS store at around 3:30 p.m. Nov. 2.
Armed man reported at park
GROSSE POINTE PARK — Police were called to Patterson Park at around 4:20 p.m. Oct. 28 after a man was said to have been seen in the parking lot with a handgun. When officers got there, they said they found the suspect alone in his vehicle with the gun. According to a report, the man was intoxicated. Police said they arrested the man — a 67-year-old from Grosse Pointe Park — and secured his weapon without incident. The suspect could be facing a charge of possession of a firearm while intoxicated, police said.
Vehicle with medical equipment stolen
GROSSE POINTE WOODS — An unknown suspect is said to have stolen a doctor’s vehicle while it was parked in the north lot of Ascension St. John Hospital between the hours of 6:15 a.m. and 4:40 p.m. Oct. 20. Besides the vehicle, the suspect got away with the victim’s wallet and an estimated $40,000 worth of equipment used for surgeries, according to a police report.
Resident reports phone harassment
GROSSE POINTE SHORES — A 46-year-old Grosse Pointe Shores woman filed a report with police Oct. 19 after she said she got a series of calls and texts from an unknown person starting at 5 p.m. Oct. 18 from a phone number with a 248 area code. The victim told police she let all the calls go to voicemail, but the caller never left her a message. After the calls, she said the person texted her from the same number at 7:45 p.m. Oct. 18. The message referred to the victim by an expletive and warned her to watch her back because the suspect knew “where you live in Grosse Pointe,” according to a police report. The victim said her husband blocked Caller ID and tried to call the suspect himself, but although the caller answered the phone twice, the caller never said anything. The victim told police she didn’t know who or why anyone might be angry with her. The case was turned over to the detective bureau for further investigation.
Fraud reported
ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 11:17 a.m. on Oct. 24, a fraud report was made after an incident that occurred on Oct. 23 in the 27000 block of Little Mack Avenue.
Upon arrival, an officer was met by the manager of the business, a 27-year-old woman, who showed the officer video footage. The footage started at 9:25 p.m. on Oct. 24 and showed the suspect, an unknown man. The suspect is shown walking up to the counter and buying an item. He can be seen pulling money out of his pocket and paying for the item. According to the manager, the suspect told the clerk he wanted $500 on a Cash App card. He pulled money out of a different pocket and paid for it. The suspect reportedly bought two $500 gift cards using money from the same pocket. The footage does not show the suspect vehicle. The manager stated they were scammed out of $1,500 but the amount of counterfeit bills given to the officer totaled $1,560. The counterfeit bills were all $20 bills.
Fraud reported
ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 2:56 p.m. on Oct. 19, a fraud report was made after an incident that occurred on the same day in the 27000 block of Jefferson Avenue. At the stated time on that date, the victim, a 58-year-old woman, walked into the police department to make a report. She stated she answered a Facebook ad to complete a survey for Walmart and receive money. The woman said a few days later, she received a check in the mail for $1,570.32 and began receiving text messages from a phone number instructing her to cash the check and send gift cards. The woman then went to a bank to cash the check and was notified that it was fraudulent. The woman did not send any gift cards and she did not lose any money.
Women arrested for Kohl’s shoplifting incident
STERLING HEIGHTS — Police reportedly went to Kohl’s, 44200 Schoenherr Road, Oct. 21 upon hearing that shoplifting was occurring. According to store staff, three women were putting items in bags while in the men’s section and then they allegedly took some bags full of merchandise out of the store without paying for it. The women had exited the store’s eastern doors and entered a Chevrolet sedan, and an officer reportedly spotted the vehicle taking off. Police said they tried to initiate a traffic stop, but the vehicle allegedly tried to get away, driving through a stop sign in the process. After a brief police pursuit, all three suspects reportedly exited the car. Police said they chased and arrested the trio, at one point reportedly using a stun gun in the process. Police retrieved the merchandise, valued at $1,130.25, from the car and a suspect’s purse and gave it back to Kohl’s.
Taylor Swift look-alike fashion show: Noon Dec. 2, 9, 16 and 23, Lakeside Mall, 14000 Lakeside Circle in Sterling Heights, expomichigan.com Holiday market: Shop for gifts and décor by more than 100 Michigan fine artists and crafters, daily (except Mondays) until Dec. 23, Anton Art Center, 125 Macomb Place in Mount Clemens, theartcenter.org 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 Health workshops: For chronic pain, high blood pressure and more, hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, beaumonthealth.digitalsignup.com
Macomb Motivators Toastmasters Club: Meets 6:30-8 p.m. every second and fourth Thursday of month, St. Isidore Church, 18201 23 Mile Road in Macomb Township, www.6104644.toastmastersclubs.org
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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
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, call or text (248) 901-7299
CATS & DOGS ACROSS 1. Baby powder 5. Hundredweight, acr. 8. Same as gauge 12. S squared, e.g. 13. Actor Wyle 14. Undergraduate’s field of study 15. J. Edgar Hoover’s man 16. Norse capital 17. Extremely angry 18. *Tweety chaser 20. Bob Ross’ do 21. Not quite right 22. Hawaiian dish 23. Directed 26. Brought down 30. Deed 31. Rifle’s backward move 34. Denim innovator 35. Like salad greens 37. Greek R 38. Read-only memory device 39. Western Samoan money 40. Oklahoma athlete 42. Tiny guitar 43. Relating to dreams 45. Like certain Debbie? 47. U.S. Marine Corps gift recipient 48. Gin mixer 50. Title for Turkish leader 52. *1929 Best Actor Oscar nominee 56. Lallygags 57. Medley 58. Pineapple producer 59. Suggestions 60. *Lassie’s mark in Hollywood sidewalk 61. Arabian bigwig 62. Banana leftover 63. New York time 64. “Wanted!” state DOWN 1. Labels with a name, on Facebook 2. Major or general employer 3. Same as #36 Down, archaically speaking 4. Painter’s surface 5. Receipt listings 6. *Corgi’s homeland 7. Marvel Comics hammer wielder 8. *Jon Arbuckle, Odie and ____ 9. A bit cracked 10. Kind of move, 2
words 11. Bard’s before 13. End of rugby match 14. *Cat sound 19. Manicurist’s file 22. Neighbor of Ger. 23. *Nome, AK hero 24. Continental divide 25. Like old cracker 26. *Rhodesian Ridgeback’s target 27. *Old episodes of Eddie Crane’s TV show 28. Call forth 29. Two identical molecules put together 32. Rubber sandal 33. Exclamation of surprise 36. *Fido, in Latin 38. More then one crocus 40. *Canine command 41. Newspaper VIP 44. ____ beef
46. Meandered 48. Leaves at the alter, e.g. 49. Uniate church member 50. Of the highest quality 51. Open-mouthed astonishment
52. Thorny gift 53. Large book 54. Pelvic parts 55. Smart but awkward one 56. “A stiff upper ____”
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*
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*
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• REMOTE START • LOW MILES STK# C25125
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*
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CAB
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27,088
$
*
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CAB
HEATE
• 4X4 • HEATED SEATS • BEDLINER
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ALL W
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RIVE
HEEL D
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$
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*
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44,388
$
35,388
*
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50,488
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*
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