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Ferndale elects Shelby and Utica put part of water and sewer first Black mayor payments in escrow until state settles debt dispute in city’s history City Council member Raylon Leaks-May, seen here at a meeting Nov. 13, will become the first Black mayor of Ferndale after voters elected her on Nov. 7.

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale made history Nov. 7 as it elected its first Black mayor.

City Council member Raylon Leaks-May will become the city’s mayor, having won a two-year term on election night. She will succeed Melanie Piana when she is sworn in at the beginning of 2024.

Leaks-May said she still is trying to grasp her historic victory, but that she is humbled by the faith that the community has shown in her over the last several years.

“We knocked on over 3,000 doors and we canvassed the city two and a half times over. So reaching those voters, talk-

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domestic violence through comprehensive Clarence Black is theand first sexual Black City serviceselected and resources.

Council member in Berkley. The agency provides emergenand elected prevention services for survivors of He, along cy, withsupport other officials MOUNT CLEMENS — Taking stepsNov. this violence, including an emergen7, wasdomestic scheduled and to besexual sworn into month to highlight awareness of sexual assault, Turnshelter, individual office oncy Nov. 20, after press time.and group counseling, advocacy, ing Point Macomb is hosting its sixth annual fund- Photo

by Donna Dalziel a personal protection order assistance program, and a raiser, Stepping Out With the Stars, April 29. forensic nurse examiners program.

Turning Point strives to empower survivors of See TURNING on page 18A elected to the Berkley City Council on Nov. me through a divorce, the passing of my mom, 7. Incumbents Ross Gavin and Greg Patterson my deployment, it welcomed me back from my won reelection. All will serve four-year terms. deployment. All of my best memories of my life Turning Pointthat President Davenport stands the 2021 event with Stepping Out “I’ve always told people everywhere are and here,CEO andSharman so I’m just so proud andathonored withelected).” the Stars emcee Evrod Cassimy, of WDIV-TV. I go that it is, I think it’s the best community (to be Photo courtesy of Turning Point in metro Detroit,” Black said of Berkley. “I’ve Black said it’s unfortunate that Berkley has See COUNCIL on page 5A raised my family here, this community has seen

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Berkley residents elect city’s first Black council member BERKLEY — For the first time in its history, Berkley will have a Black City Council member.

Clarence Black was one of three people

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FERNDALE — As part of their yearly donation, Ferndale Pride and the Ferndale Community Foundation will be granting $24,500 to 11 local organizations.

Ferndale Pride and the Ferndale Community Foundation will be donating money that was raised through the annual festival, which was held June 3, and its fundraising events throughout the year.

“It’s really gratifying. When we decided to create this event, that was one of the main goals, was that we would always make sure that nonprofits in the area were receiving something from this event,” Event Director Julia Music said. “That it wasn’t just a for-profit that didn’t share with our community. And we’ve been able to do that every single year, and I think that’s incredibly important. So I’m very happy with the fact that we’re always able to give back.”

From its $24,500 total, $14,500 will be distributed among five organizations: FernCare Free Clinic, the Ferndale Community Concert Band, Ferndale Senior Group, Michigan Stage and the Southeast Oakland Coalition.

“We have about 40 different fundraising events that we put on, as well as the sponsorship of the event itself, so the remaining funds have a formula that has to be shared with the community,” Music said.

Ferndale Pride and the Ferndale Community Foundation also will be donating funds to Affirmations, ACCESS (Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services), the Gender-identity Network Alliance, Matrix Human Services, TGDetroit and Transgender Michigan.

Cheryl Czach, the deputy executive director for Affirmations, stated that the organization received $3,000. The money will be used for youth programs, senior programs and the operations of the building.

“We love it because it’s unrestricted funds, so we can really use it

ABOVE: Ferndale Pride Event Director Julia Music and City Council member Greg Pawlica present donation checks to nonprofit organizations at the City Council’s Nov. 13 meeting.

LEFT: Music said that being able to provide donations to community groups has been one of the main goals of Ferndale Pride.

Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

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Berkley Steelers crowned OMYFA Super Bowl champions

BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com

BERKLEY — Watching them on the field, it’s difficult to know whether you’re watching the Berkley Steelers or the reincarnation of the 1970s Pittsburgh Steelers that won four Super Bowls behind “The Steel Curtain.”

A tough, physical football team that exhausts its opponents in the trenches, the Berkley Steelers, who compete in the Oakland/Macomb Youth Football Association, have won three Super Bowls in the last five seasons across their four age groups.

The age groups consist of flag (6-7), freshman (8-9), junior varsity (10-11) and varsity (12-13), and this year it was the junior varsity’s time to step up and add to the trophy room.

Holding a 7-1 regular season record, the Steelers went head-tohead with the unbeaten North Farmington/West Bloomfield Vikings on Nov. 5 at Hurley Field in Berkley.

Coincidently, the Pittsburgh Steelers started their 1970s dynasty with a Super Bowl win over the Minnesota Vikings in 1974. Like the 1974 Steelers, who edged the Vikings 16-6, the Berkley Steelers dominated on every level en route to a 21-0 win.

Scoring 21 or more in their last seven matchups and allowing eight or fewer points in their last four, it’s safe to say Berkley was at its peak down the stretch.

“One thing about this team is that we never stopped getting better,” Steelers coach John Apostol said. “At the end of the year, we were playing our best football. That’s a testament to the kids. They were See CHAMPS on page 6A

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Berkley Steelers running back Cameron Madison carries the ball during the Oakland/Macomb Youth Football Association Super Bowl on Nov. 5 at Hurley Field in Berkley.

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never had a Black council member before himself, but when the city was given the opportunity, the residents voted for him.

Black also stressed that he didn’t think this moment was about him and that he didn’t want this moment to be about “making history.”

“This is really about Berkley wanting a new voice. It just so happens that the voice is the first African American (on council), but this was really about them saying, ‘Hey, we want a different voice, we want a different direction and we want different leadership,’ and I think that’s really all about them,” he said. “(The residents) came out and they spoke and they were heard, and I am just honored to lead them.”

Black, a resident of Berkley since 2008, is a major in the Army Reserve. He has been serving with the Army Reserve for 13 years.

He is on active duty, which is something Black said he has to work with as he begins his term because, hypothetically, he could be called to serve in any part of the world. Black also felt that his military experience will be a benefit as he takes his seat on council.

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Leadership is the central, most important thing we do. I don’t care if you’re the leader of a family or leader of a company. To me, when you have that leadership as part of your title or your DNA, it comes with some pressure and some responsibility, and it’s an honor. It really is.”

Black said that becoming the first Black council member was on his mind as the election approached, and he said he was happy for everyone to get past that history and move forward.

“I hope I’m not the last, but it’s not something that we have to talk about anymore,” he said. “We’re not talking about the first of anything … and I think that beautiful things happen when you get rid of that.

I think it’s a phenomenal honor. It is not something that I take lightly, but the true testament of what it means will be when we have the second and then when we have the 30th. So it really is about opportunity, and ‘opportunity’ not just being a word.”

There were four candidates on the ballot. Black received 2,102 votes, while Gavin got 2,282 votes and Patterson won 2,226 votes. Incumbent Michael Dooley was unable to keep his seat on the council with a total of 1,495 votes.

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dedicated and came to each practice focused and ready to go.”

Steelers running back Cameron Madison was named most valuable player this year after posting 1,165 rushing yards, 25 total touchdowns, and a team-high 67 tackles on the defensive side.

Madison said there was one part of his game that improved this season.

“It was my confidence,” Madison said. “Last year on JV, I saw other people that were bigger than me. I wasn’t so sure that I was the best player on the field, but I had that mentality that I want to be the best player on the field.”

Teague Hancock manned the Steelers offensive and defensive line, finishing first on the team in sacks (4) and second in tackles (46). Henry Jerdine led the team with five interceptions.

Apostol said winning the battle in the trenches played a vital role this season for his squad.

“Our lines, both offensively and defensively, really dominated games,” Apostol said. “We ran the ball, and ran the ball, and ran the ball, and we wore teams down that way. On defense, we had penetration, and no one could really do much with our front line. Our front lines were dominant.”

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“I think the thing that took us from being a good team to a great team is that our best players were our hardest workers,” Apostol said. “That makes such a huge difference because all the other kids follow them. I think that was really what it was.”

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Berkley Steelers fans cheer on the team during the game.

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Applications for ‘40 Under 40’ in Oakland County open

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County residents are able to send in applications for the Oakland Together 40 Under 40 Class of 2024.

According to a press release, the awards program “seeks individuals under the age of 40 who embody Oakland County’s vision of ‘All Ways, Moving Forward’ with significant and essential service to their communities, creative innovation, or high achievement in their professional field.”

“Our 40 Under 40 classes have encompassed talent, skill, and excellence coupled with passion for public service and a commitment to significant and critical contributions to their communities,” County Executive Dave Coulter said in the press release. “I have no doubt that the 2024 class will be no different, and I look forward to connecting with the people who are making such a difference in our county.”

Award winners will receive an invitation to the 2024 State of the County Address and pre-reception, and the Oakland Together 40 Under 40 Award celebration.

To be eligible, a candidate must live or work in Oakland County, be 18 years of age or older and have been born after Dec. 31, 1983. Applications close at 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12. For more information or to apply, go to oakgov.com/government/ county-executive/40-under-40.

Huntington Woods resident named chief of OCC police BERKLEY/HUNTINGTON WOODS — A Huntington Woods resident and Berkley High School graduate was named the chief of Oakland Community College’s Public Safety Department.

Rick Leonard will serve as chief of the department, according to a press release, where he will oversee the college’s team of officers across its five campuses in Oakland County. He replaces Paul Matynka, who retired from OCC on Nov. 3 after six years at OCC and 35 years in law enforcement.

Leonard said in a prepared statement that he is excited for the opportunity to serve as OCC’s public safety chief.

“OCC has a professional, dedicated public safety team who are committed to making sure our students, employees and visitors have a safe environment to succeed in,” he said. “I have been overwhelmed by the support and trust our community has in our department and will do everything I can to keep and grow that trust.”

Leonard joined OCC in 2021. He previously worked at the Auburn Hills Police Department for 25 years.

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Make a centerpiece at garden club’s workshop PLEASANT RIDGE — The Pleasant Ridge Garden Club’s Holiday Greens Workshop will return at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, at the Pleasant Ridge Community Center, 4 Ridge Road.

A news release states that attendees will be to create a holiday centerpiece.

“In addition to crafting your attractive holiday table decoration, the evening includes door prizes, a raffle (cash only) of fabulous, themed gift baskets, sumptuous appetizers, desserts and punch,” the release states. “Also, attendees may bring their own wine or other beverages. Please note that hard liquor is not allowed in the Community Center. All materials and instructions are provided, but be sure to bring a pair of hand clippers or strong scissors.”

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Ferndale band takes 2nd in state finals

FERNDALE — The Ferndale High School Marching Band finished second in its division at the Michigan Competing Band Association State Championship.

The state finals were held Nov. 4 at Ford Field, where the Golden Eagle Marching Band competed in the Flight IV division. The band’s performance consisted of songs from Coldplay, Beethoven, Dr. Dre, The Weeknd, Lizzo, Pachelbel and Daft Punk, the school’s website said.

The band’s performance was graded 82.35, which finished second to Lakeshore High School in Stevensville’s first-place finish of 84.15.

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The lights are a huge attraction, according to Kristi Trevarrow, the executive director of the Rochester Downtown Development Authority.

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ing to them at their doors, I think, spoke in terms of the election results. So I’m humbled and I know that there’s work to be done, and I’m just grateful for their faith in me,” she said.

Leaks-May said that becoming the first Black mayor in the city’s history was important to her because, in this community and country, there are a lot of firsts and she thinks it’s important for people to pave the way.

“I also want to celebrate the fact that I think it would be even more of a victory if it wasn’t the last (Black mayor), so that it’s no longer something that seems new,” she said.

“So if I can pave that way, so be it. I would love to be a mentor. I think it’s important for leaders to mentor others up and coming, and that’s what I intend to do. So I don’t steer away from that title or that recognition, because it’s important. It’s important to a lot of people.”

Leaks-May defeated her opponent, Sean Hurley, with a tally of 3,219 votes to 720, according to Oakland County’s election

results, which were made official Nov. 16.

In the year ahead, Leaks-May said, she’d like to see the city’s focus turn to affordable housing with barrier-free options.

“I find that becoming a need in this community, but me working at the Area Agency on Aging, I think I bring that perspective to the table,” she said. “The need for barrier-free housing, and then to make sure

we have options for seniors and adults with disabilities that reside in this community. So I’m hoping to bring the council on board regarding that.”

Three people ran for two open seats on the City Council: Donnie Johnson, Rolanda Kelley and Dennis Whittie.

Johnson received the most votes, and in

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a very close race, Kelley edged out Whittie for the other seat. Johnson collected 2,680 votes, Kelley received 2,370 and Whittie took in 2,360, a 10-vote difference in the unofficial results between winning a council seat and going home empty.

“I’m deeply honored,” Johnson said of his win. “It’s very humbling to know that the hard work that my friends and I, my team, put in was recognized by the community, but they recognized the value of my vision for Ferndale and moving the city forward.”

Johnson, as well as Leaks-May, mentioned the Headlee millage override vote as something the city needs to focus on in the coming year.

“We need to really engage with that as a community and discuss, you know, how we’re going to move forward on that,” Johnson said. “Are the residents going to be willing to renew that? … If it doesn’t get renewed, then how are we going to move forward with that into our city budget. So there’s a lot that needs to be … dived into for that.”

“We have that task force right now that is looking over our facilities, talking about the financial implications and whether or not this goes on the ballot next year,” Leaks-

May said. “The Headlee is probably the biggest thing that we’re going to focus on in the coming year.”

This will be Johnson’s and Kelley’s first times serving on council, with both winning four-year terms. Kelley said that getting elected was exciting and rewarding.

“We worked really hard and had a great team, and (the support) grew daily and it feels great,” she said.

Kelley said she is interested in bringing the voices of the community together, as she felt there has been a disconnect between the city leadership and residents, and that residents don’t feel heard.

“They don’t feel like their voices are being heard in the decision-making process,” she said. “I really just want to bridge that gap and bring the voices of the residents together. … I’m just super excited about how we’re going to move Ferndale forward, and I know that it’s going to be a big difference and the residents are going to see it, and I’m just looking forward to the next four years to see where it takes us.”

Because of the 10-vote differential between Kelley and Whittie, Whittie had considered asking for a recount.

According to Whittie, who spoke before results were official, his belief is that not much will change, but there were three ballots that needed to be cured, which were to

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Leaks-May, who has served on the City Council for eight years, said she was honored that the city’s residents elected her as mayor. She will be sworn into office at the beginning of 2024. be counted by the county.

“It won’t change the result unless somehow they find a mistake in addition from Election Day,” he said. “So it looks like pretty much I’m just gonna look (and) if it starts to narrow, I’ll probably seek a recount. If it starts to go the other way with those three ballots, probably not. Conventional wisdom was one vote per precinct is when you ask for a recount. We have nine and there’s a difference of 10.”

After the results were made official, Kelley led Whittie by 12 votes. Whittie could not be reached immediately after the official results were posted.

In Pleasant Ridge, incumbents Chris Budnik and Ann Perry ran unopposed for their seats on the City Commission. They will continue to be on the commission for the next four years.

Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.

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bors were willing to give me a full fouryear term to continue working on their behalf as an independent voice using my municipal knowledge and experience to continue to guide our great city,” Patterson said.

Gavin was honored that the residents gave him another term on council.

“It’s been a true honor, frankly, to serve the last six years, and I’m excited about the potential and the possibilities that the next four years can bring, and certainly very much looking forward to working with the mayor and all members of council to keep our city moving forward together,” he said.

Bridget Dean will continue as mayor in Berkley after she won a two-year term. She ran unopposed.

In Huntington Woods, Bob Paul ran unopposed to win another fouryear-term as mayor. Incumbent Michelle Elder and newcomer Jessica Jacobs Steinhart also ran unopposed to win four-year terms as commissioners.

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BERKLEY — A 39-year-old Berkley man reported to police that he was the victim of fraud at 2:49 p.m. Nov. 4.

According to police, the man came into the Public Safety Department and stated that, on Nov. 2, he put a stroller for sale on Facebook marketplace for $60. He was contacted by a buyer who wanted to send funds through PayPal. The buyer stated that the funds could not go through because the seller didn’t have a business account.

The police report states that the buyer sent the Berkley man $200 to set up the business account and asked the Berkley man to send it back. The victim told police that he received an email from what he believed to be PayPal that stated that he needed to send a refundable $400 fee. The man’s bank

flagged the transaction and did not approve it.

The victim felt that something was wrong, so he contacted what he believed was PayPal customer service, which also turned out to be a scam. The person he contacted told him “he was in fact being scammed and that he needed to install an app on his phone and log into all of his accounts. At some point during the process, (the victim) was scammed out of $1,500 in bitcoin,” the report states.

The case was turned over to the department’s detective bureau.

Police arrest suspect in armed robberies

FERNDALE — A 23-year-old Hazel Park man was arrested on two counts of armed robbery in Ferndale last week.

According to a Ferndale police press release, at approximately 12:43 a.m. Nov. 14, police attempted to stop an individual for a

bicycle violation after he was seen “casing” the 7-Eleven store near Nine Mile and Hilton roads. The man tried to flee, but he was arrested after a short pursuit, police said.

Police stated the man matched the description of an armed robbery suspect wanted in connection with two separate armed robberies that had occurred in Ferndale.

The first incident happened at 1:22 a.m.

Oct. 20, when a man entered a 7-Eleven store at Nine Mile and Pinecrest Drive. “The suspect approached the counter and produced a folding knife. The suspect demanded money from the cash register. The clerk opened the register and handed over approximately $300 cash. The suspect fled the store on foot,” the release states.

The second incident happened at 6:03 a.m. Nov. 1. A man was reported to have entered the 7-Eleven near Nine Mile and Hilton.

“The suspect approached the counter and demanded cash from the clerk. The suspect had his left hand in his pocket and

implied he had a weapon. The clerk opened the register and handed over approximately $805 cash. The suspect also stole the clerk’s cell phone and store phone. The suspect fled from the store on foot,” the release states.

The release states that the man would “case” each area prior to committing the robbery and then flee on his bicycle after.

“Investigators worked with several surrounding agencies and learned that the suspect committed a series of armed robberies of 7-Eleven stores between October 18 and November 6,” police stated. “The suspect admitted to investigators that he planned to rob the 7-Eleven store on the morning of November 14, 2023.”

The suspect, identified by police as Rayshawn Sealy, 23, was arraigned on Nov. 15 on two counts of armed robbery and was given a $200,000 cash or surety bond. His next court date is scheduled for 1 p.m. Nov. 27. According to the 43rd District Court, he had yet to be appointed an attorney at press time.

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4B - WOODWARD TALK, November 23, 2023

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

CATS & DOGS

Nine Mile Road, also clubs for graphic novels, Reading Rainbow and Read Woke, fadl.org/upcoming-events • Meets 6:30-8 p.m. every last Tuesday of month, Ferndale Project, 567 Livernois Ave., fadl.org/fpbc Gaming: RPG group (meets every first and third Thursdays of month) and board game club (second Thursday) for middle schoolers, 6 p.m., also tabletop RPG group (monthly) for adults, 1-4 p.m., Ferndale Area District Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Road, fadl.org

DEC. 1

First Stop Friday: Concert featuring Detroit-based singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Libby DeCamp, 7:30 p.m.-9:15 p.m., Ferndale Area District Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Road, fadl.org

DEC. 6

Greens Workshop: Presented by Pleasant Ridge Garden Club, 6:30 p.m., Pleasant Ridge Community Center, 4 Ridge Road, (248) 544-7228

ONGOING

‘Jingle Babs’: 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays and 2 p.m. Sundays Dec. 1-18, Ringwald Theatre at Affirmations LGBTQIA+ Community Center, 290 W. Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, theringwald.com

‘Go Figure’: Painting exhibit on display until Dec. 28, Woods Gallery at Huntington Woods Library, 26415 Scotia Road, woodsgallery.org Ferndale Senior Group: Meets 11 a.m. every second and fourth Wednesdays of month, Hazel Park Community Center, 620 W. Woodward Heights, ferndalemi. gov/departments/parks-recreation, facebook.com/ FerndaleParksandRec, (248) 544-6767, ext. 503 Wild Lights: Featuring millions of LED lights and about 500 sculptures, select nights Nov. 24-Jan. 7, Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak, wildlights.detroitzoo.org ‘Disney’s Descendants the Musical’: Performance

by Stagecrafters, 7 p.m. Dec. 14-16 and 2 p.m. Dec. 16-17, Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette in Royal Oak, stagecrafters.org

‘Intentions’: Exhibit featuring Detroit-based abstract visual artist India Solomon, Nov. 28-Jan. 14, opening reception 6 p.m. Nov. 30, Ferndale Area District Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Road, fadl.org Birmingham & Ferndale Stamp Club: Meets 6-8 p.m. (fellowship at 5:30 p.m.) every first and third Tuesday of month, NEXT Senior Center, 2121 Midvale St. in Birmingham, birminghamstamp.club Book clubs: Lower elementary (meets every first Wednesday of month) and upper elementary and science fiction (second Wednesday), 6:30 p.m., virtual and in person, Ferndale Area District Library, 222 E.

Health workshops: For chronic pain, high blood pressure and more, hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, beaumonthealth.digitalsignup.com Lupus support groups: 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of month and 7 p.m. every last Wednesday of month, Zoom, milupus.org/support-groups, (248) 901-7299

To view more events and to submit your own, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise, call (586) 498-8000.

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8. Same as gauge 12. S squared, e.g.

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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

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52. Thorny gift 53. Large book 54. Pelvic parts 55. Smart but awkward one 56. “A stiff upper ____”

NOTES

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.