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BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com
Heritage Rooms showcase exhibit on legendary wrestler
MADISON HEIGHTS — Stepping into the elevator at Madison Heights City Hall is like traveling back in time. Visitors are instantly taken to a museum with exhibits like a re-creation of the one-room Kendall School, which stood in the early 1900s when Madison Heights was still Royal Oak Township.
But before one enters the museum, called the Heritage Rooms and maintained by the city’s Historical Commission, there is a super-sized photo on the wall of the late Jim Myers (1937-2017) — a hometown hero and namesake of the stadium at Madison High School where he once taught and coached football, wrestling and track.
Madison
Myers is an inductee in both the Michigan High School Coaches Hall of Fame and the Michigan Football Coaches Hall of Fame. Growing up, he was quite the ath-
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In this file photo from 2013, Jim Myers, center, hugs brothers Mark and John Davis during a book signing for his autobiography “Animal” at the Royal Oak Barnes and Noble. Myers was a coach for the Madison Schools who moonlit as pro wrestler George “The Animal” Steele. Exhibits about his life and career are featured at the
BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI
akozlowski@candgnews.com
MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — A new program has launched in Madison Heights, Hazel Park, Ferndale and Royal Oak. The Co-Response Community
Outreach Program sees their respective police departments partner with specialists who render aid, referrals and other resources to those suffering from mental health issues, substance use disorders and other challenges.
Also known as “CoRe,” it is a collaboration between local police and Oakland Community Health Network. OCHN
Co-responder program underway in Madison Heights, Hazel Park
provides two clinicians who accompany police to crisis scenes where an individual may be suicidal or suffering a breakdown, threatening violence to themselves or others. The clinicians help police to de-escalate the situation, and just as crucially provide follow-up that improve the odds of treatment.
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Heritage Rooms, the historical museum at Madison Heights City Hall.
File photo by Deb Jacques
Retail fraud case leads to two men on tethers for violent crimes
BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com
HAZEL PARK — A man accused of shoplifting in Hazel Park is the suspect in violent crimes in Wayne County, police say, and so is his driver.
Officers with the Hazel Park Police Department were dispatched around 1:44 p.m. on Nov. 11 to the Kroger store at 23101 John R Road on a report of a retail fraud in progress.
According to Kroger management, a man had entered the store and stolen two 12-pack cases of Red Bull energy drinks valued at $22.99. The man then left the store, entering a black Ford Fusion driven by another individual.
Upon arriving in the area, police officers stopped the vehicle and placed the theft suspect under arrest. He was identified as Demond Larell Marc Smith, 22, of Detroit.
Hazel Park Police Chief William Hamel said Smith had been wanted for other crimes as early as April, including traffic arrest warrants out of the 36th District Court in Detroit, a retail fraud warrant in Canton and a
warrant for retail fraud out of the New Baltimore District Court.
Smith was also reportedly on a tether from Wayne County’s Third Circuit Court, where he was charged with carjacking, armed robbery and felony firearms violations. The chief said that his detectives could find no records of any bond conditions related to those charges.
The driver, meanwhile, was identified as Richa Ernest Gilmore, 23, also of Detroit. He is Smith’s cousin. Gilmore reportedly told police that he had remained in the parking lot while his cousin entered the store. During that time, Gilmore allegedly made contact with his own tether office.
Gilmore reportedly told officers that he was out on bond for attempted murder. Police searched his vehicle and allegedly found a .38-caliber revolver in the center console.
While Gilmore reportedly said he had a concealed pistol license, he did not have it with him. Police placed him under arrest and transported him to the Hazel Park Police Department.
Upon reviewing the case, detectives determined that Gilmore was indeed out on
bond — specifically for charges of assault with intent to murder, assault with intent to do great bodily harm, and domestic violence, all out of Detroit.
The firearm was traced to Gilmore’s mother, who claimed to have left it in the vehicle. As for the concealed pistol license, Gilmore did have one but it was suspended. Hamel said there was no record that Gilmore had been notified of the suspension, however.
In addition, Hamel said there were no records showing his bond conditions, if any, from the Third Circuit Court. Gilmore was turned over to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department at their request.
As for Smith, he is charged with retail fraud, a 93-day misdemeanor. He was arraigned before Judge Brian Hartwell in the
43rd District Court of Hazel Park on Nov. 13. Hamel said in an email that Smith had his bond set at $2,500 cash or surety and was being held at the Oakland County Jail. At press time, Smith was awaiting a courtappointed attorney.
As for Gilmore, his attorney on record, Kendrick Riggins, had not answered a request for comment by press time.
“It’s very concerning that these two individuals, charged with serious violent crimes, were both released with tethers, allowing them to commit additional crimes in Hazel Park,” Hamel said. “It’s also concerning that law enforcement was not made aware of their bond conditions upon release.”
Call Staff Writer Andy Kozlowski at (586) 498-1046.
Tree inventory in Hazel Park to evaluate health of canopy
BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com
HAZEL PARK — Hazel Park has plans to hire a certified arborist that will evaluate each tree that the city is responsible for maintaining. The effort is part of a “tree inventory” program that will help determine what kind of upkeep each tree needs, and which ones are due for replacement.
The initiative is funded by a $147,620 grant courtesy of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry Program and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, as administered by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. In all, the DNR is splitting up $3 million in grants in 2024 to help 19 Michigan communities expand and enhance their tree coverage and green space.
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Madison Heights City Council submits next CDBG application
BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com
MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights City Council has approved a federal grant application that seeks funding for one of its two full-time code enforcement officers, as well as a home repair program and seasonal yard cleanup operations for qualifying residents.
The request was made through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant Program. Cities submit applications to Oakland County, and the county then combines them into a single submission to HUD. Approval typically takes more than a calendar year. Madison Heights has consistently sought and received CDBG funds in recent years, usually averaging around $140,000 each year.
At the council meeting Nov. 11, the mayor and council unanimously approved an application for the 2025 program year requesting a total of nearly $137,400, which includes just over $20,600 for senior seasonal yard cleanup services, nearly $30,800 for a minor home repair program and exactly $86,000 for code enforcement.
As a point of comparison, for the current 2024 program year, the city had requested aid in code enforcement totaling $50,000, sidewalk improvements totaling nearly $67,800 and a lawn-cutting service for about $20,600.
“These allocations are within the restrictions and requirements of the program, which protect the health and safety of residents, and help stabilize our neighborhoods,” said Madison Heights City Manager Melissa Marsh, before recommending that the council approve the application.
According to Giles Tucker, the city’s director of the community and economic development, CDBG-funded lawncutting services have traditionally been provided at no cost to seniors and those with a disability, with the program advertised at the Madison Heights Active Adult Center, located at 260 W. 13 Mile Road, and serving around 50-60 seniors each year.
For 2025, the lawn-cutting service has been rebranded “senior seasonal yard cleanup,” so that the requested funds can
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File photo by Patricia O’Blenes
Volunteers and city staff gathered at Karam Park in September 2023 for a tree-planting event. Officials say that a federal grant will allow the city to hire a certified arborist documenting the state of trees throughout the city.
CRIME WATCH
Larceny from auto
MADISON HEIGHTS — According to a police report, an unknown suspect broke into a 2023 Chevy Trailblazer while it was parked in the 26000 block of Brush Street between 6:11 p.m. Nov. 8 and 6 p.m. Nov. 10.
A wallet and a camera belonging to a Madison Heights resident, age 30, were taken. Police were investigating.
Window broken
MADISON HEIGHTS — According to a police report, an unknown suspect broke a window of a business in the 31000 block of Dequindre Road between midnight and 6 a.m. Nov. 9.
An investigation was ongoing.
Harassment report
MADISON HEIGHTS — According to a police report, an unknown woman threatened a Madison Heights resident, 31, in a phone call that the victim received
sometime between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. Nov. 9. Police were investigating.
Tools taken
MADISON HEIGHTS — According to a police report, an unknown suspect entered a Ford work van between 6 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Nov. 6.
Assorted Milwaukee tools belonging to a Madison Heights resident, 37, were taken. The theft reportedly occurred while the van was parked in the 32000 block of Stephenson Highway.
An investigation was ongoing.
If you know more about these crimes or others, call Madison Heights police at (248) 585-2100.
— Andy Kozlowski
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lete himself, with varsity letters in four sports during each of his four years at Madison High School.
But outside of town, Myers was better known as pro wrestling star George “The Animal” Steele — a villain in the fantasy narrative of the WWE, then the WWF.
An eloquent man, Myers ironically fashioned a beast of a character — a ball of muscle and body hair that ripped open turnbuckles with his teeth before chewing up the stuffing and sticking out a tongue stained green from breath mints.
“I had the best breath in all of wrestling,” Myers told The Madison-Park News in 2012.
By the time he retired from wrestling in the late ’80s, Myers had starred in soldout main events at Madison Square Garden, Boston Garden, Philadelphia Spectrum, the New Jersey Meadowlands and more. He even starred on the silver screen alongside Johnny Depp in the 1994 Tim Burton film “Ed Wood,” where he played Swedish wrestler/ actor Tor Johnson.
Several display cases — one in the hall outside the Heritage Rooms, and others deeper inside — feature mementos from his time as a pro wrestler, including an action figure of George Steele.
“I had two positions in life: One as a wrestler, and one as a teacher and coach. And the one most important to me was being a teacher and a coach,” Myers said previously. “It wasn’t the glow and glitter of Madison Square Garden or anywhere else. I loved football fields and wrestling mats and gym class, talking to kids.”
His time in the ring was only several months each year, with Myers returning to Madison High School to teach and coach for the other nine and half months. As an educator, Myers had a knack for connecting with struggling students, because he himself struggled in the classroom growing up. Myers was born with dyslexia, which made read-
ing very difficult. He considered it a blessing, however, one that taught him rigor and discipline, and that gave him a unique perspective on life.
“Because of my learning disabilities and problems I had, a lot of kids would come to my office, not athletes but kids looking for counseling, to talk about their problems,” Myers said previously.
Among his coaching claims to fame were state title-winning athletes such as Berney Gonzales, who wrestled under Myers in the 1970s and placed gold for Greco-Roman wrestling at the 1971 Junior World Olympics in Tokyo, Japan — the first American to do so.
“Jim was such an incredible person, as a human being, a teacher, a mentor, a coach. To have trained under him for four years as a wrestler, you learn the mental aspect of the sport, which is 99.9% believing in yourself,” said Gonzales, who now coaches wrestling at Bishop Foley Catholic High School. “He was tough but had the heart of a gentle giant. He was also one of the most humble people I’ve
met in my life. When you become a champion, you should never be cocky or arrogant — you should always be kind and remember your roots. You’d learn those things from Jim and remember them, and I try to teach my kids those same things.”
Of course, the Myers exhibit is just one of many in the Heritage Rooms on the lower level of Madison Heights City Hall. Margene Scott, chair of the Historical Commission, explained during a visit Nov. 13 how much work goes into the museum, which is meticulously arranged in space on loan from the city.
Alongside the authentic re-creation of the one-room Kendall School — complete with chalk slates at each desk and a 48-star American flag in the corner — there is a research library packed with yearbooks, scrapbooks and other memorabilia from the three school districts. A desk with a notepad and magnifying glass invites visitors to comb through the materials and make connections.
Across the hall, a sprawling room features all manner of relics, like a wood-burn-
ing stove from the late 1800s, a treadle sewing machine from the early 1900s, kitchen appliances from the ’20s through the ’40s, radios and TVs and typewriters from the ’50s and ’60s, aerial photos of the city from its earlier years, election yard signs spanning decades, and more.
“You could be overwhelmed walking in here,” Scott said. “And really, ‘tactile’ is exactly what we want this museum to be. I used to take my grandkids to another museum and the curator would say, ‘Oh, you’ve got to keep your hands in your pockets — you can’t touch anything.’ And I thought, ‘That’s not what I want for my museum.’ I want kids to be able to pick up things, try them out, and play with them. That was very important to me.
“And some of the older visitors we have here, they’ll come look through our yearbooks and all the memories will come flooding back to them,” she said. “They’ll begin describing the stories behind the photos. That’s something we always love to hear.”
The Historical Commission also continues to seek materials for a digital archive that it plans to make available someday on the city’s website, madison-heights.org. Anyone with video recordings or photos of past events in the city, such as festivals and sports competitions, are invited to share them with the commission, which will make digital copies for future inclusion in a searchable database.
Commission members are also interested in meeting with long-time residents or people who worked in the city for years, and recording their stories about the city’s past in videotaped interviews that will be made available in the database as well.
“We want to modernize these materials, and make them available to more people,” Scott said. “We want to sit down with those who remember the city’s past, hear their memories and capture it all.”
To submit materials for the digital archives, or to arrange an appointment touring the museum, call the Madison Heights Public Library at (248) 588-7763.
Photo by Liz Carnegie Margene Scott, right, chair of the Madison Heights Historical Commission, takes the teacher role inside a replica of a one-room schoolhouse at the Heritage Rooms at Madison Heights City Hall. Joining her are cochair Jennifer Ballantine, in the background, and Debbie Boucher.
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also be used for fall and spring cleanups, tree removals and snow removal, as funds allow.
The program falls under the “public service” category of the CDBG application. However, starting this year, Oakland County has capped that category at only 15% of the total allocation, compared to years prior to 2024 when the public services funding could be 30%. Tucker noted in a letter to the council that this could result in fewer seniors
having their lawns serviced starting in 2026.
“City staff will continue to recommend Oakland County to increase the limit to fully restore funding to this longstanding project for our community,” Tucker wrote.
With the amount reduced that can be requested for yard cleanup, the difference has shifted to the other two categories: code enforcement and minor home repair. CDBG funding in recent years has allowed Madison Heights to pay for a second code enforcement officer, focusing on moderate to lower-income areas of the city.
Not only does the officer identify prop-
erty maintenance issues that contribute to blight, but they also identify issues that can be addressed by the minor home repair program. Through it, items such as roofs, furnaces and water heaters can be replaced, up to $10,000 for income-qualifying residents.
To sign up for the yard services, call the Active Adult Center at (248) 545-3464.
The work usually begins in April. To see if you qualify for minor home repairs, call the Community and Economic Development Department at (248) 583-0831.
During the council meeting, Tucker said that the programs have been a success.
“This year alone, we are on track to complete a total of eight minor home repair projects. They tend to average around $8,000 apiece,” Tucker said. He also noted how the change in the yard service amount has shifted more funds to the minor home repair program.
“It’s a good thing, because we’re adding more services for our residents,” he said. “So far it’s been quite meaningful with furnaces, roof repairs — things that really help stabilize neighborhoods.”
Call Staff Writer Andy Kozlowski at (586) 498-1046.
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PROJECT BLUE LIGHT
HAZEL PARK — The annual Project Blue Light ceremony for Southeast Michigan, now in its 21st year, will take place starting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3 at St. Justin Church, 1600 E. Evelyn Ave. in Hazel Park.
The free event is open to the public and will honor law enforcement officers, firefighters and paramedics who have given their lives in performance of their duty, while also supporting those who continue to patrol the streets and protect communities during the holiday season. To learn more, contact Debbie Swofford at magenta810@comcast.net.
Textured clay tiles
MADISON HEIGHTS — The Red Oaks Nature Center at Suarez Friendship Woods, located at 30300 Hales St. in Madison Heights, will hold a program where attendees will create unique tile decorations featuring natureinspired textures and personalized word art. The program will take place from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, with all materials provided at a cost of $5 per person. The final touch is baking the clay in an oven, which must be done by an adult at home. Preregistration with payment is required by calling (248) 858-0916 weekdays, or (248) 585-0100 during nature center hours.
Taylor Swift party
HAZEL PARK — The Hazel Park District Library, 123 E. Nine Mile Road, will hold a free party for Taylor Swift fans starting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10. The event will feature a viewing of “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,” as well as activities such as a photo booth, friendship bracelets, coloring station, paper rings, a scavenger hunt and more. For more information, call the library at (248) 546-4095.
HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING
MADISON HEIGHTS — The city of Madison Heights will hold its annual holiday tree lighting ceremony in front of Madison Heights City Hall, 300 W. 13 Mile Road, starting at 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 25.
The event is open to the public and features free cookies and hot cocoa. The tree and other holiday decorations in Civic Center Plaza will have their lights switched on at 6:30 p.m. The lights will stay on at night throughout the winter season. annual holiday tree lighting ceremony in front of Madison Heights City
File photo by Patricia O’Blenes
ABOVE: On a beautiful fall day Nov. 2, a group of walkers tour the trails at scenic Suarez Friendship Woods in Madison Heights, home of the Red Oaks Nature Center.
LEFT: The fall foliage burst with color in early November. The hiking path is also popular with dog walkers and bird watchers.
Photos by Erin Sanchez TAKING
Co-responder
At the Madison Heights City Council meeting Oct. 28, Madison Heights Police Chief Brent LeMerise spoke about the program alongside Hillary Nusbaum, who supervises the program at OCHN. Also present was Alyssa Waters, one of the clinicians for the four cities. The other clinician, Sabrina Fallone, spoke at the Royal Oak City Council meeting the same night.
“The co-responders have an expertise in social work, and they provide a more specialized approach beyond the traditional law enforcement response,” LeMerise said. “As a law enforcement officer serving Madison Heights for nearly 22 years now, I have personally observed the limitations of our field and the temporary solutions we offer. With the co-responder program, the Madison Heights Police Department can offer more of a comprehensive and compassionate solution to our citizens.”
Nusbaum explained that OCHN is the public behavioral health system for Oakland County and serves about 29,000 residents annually with mental health, substance use disorder, and support services for the intellectually and developmentally disabled.
“You can think of us as a safety net for some of the most vulnerable members of our society,” Nusbaum said.
The CoRe initiative started in 2021 and has since served communities such as Auburn Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Township and Rochester Hills. The program began taking referrals for Madison Heights, Hazel Park, Ferndale and Royal Oak on Sept. 2.
The initial cost of the program is $245,000, with an annual recurring cost of about $240,000 that includes the salary and wages for clinicians, vehicle reimbursements, and equipment including radios, computers and cellphones. The cost is shared by the four communities. In December 2023, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved a grant to OCHN for the program. Each city will receive funding for one year, as long as they commit to sustaining the program in the future.
“I’m curious about the efficacy,” said Madison Heights City Councilman David Soltis. “I know this is just up and running, but you’ve been at it throughout other cities. Do you have that type of data to show how effective it is, in the short term and long term?”
Nusbaum replied that Wayne State University reached out to OCHN about a year after the CoRe program first started
and analyzed outcome data for the first three cities of Auburn Hills, Birmingham and Bloomfield Township.
“With use of force (by police), for those three departments, there was only 9% use of force in that first year, and with the co-responders on the scene, it reduced that to just 5%,” Nusbaum said. “So it doesn’t sound staggering, but it does make a difference. And that was just looking at the first year with just one co-responder.”
Waters described a recent case where she was able to help de-escalate the situation for a peaceful resolution.
“This individual had experienced some instance of intimate partner violence. There are some aspects of that where gender plays a huge role. And I was able to fit into that role and bring that level of stress down, so we could have a more logical conversation rather than speaking with emotions,” Waters said. “Just that simple token of, ‘I’m going to help you pull the emotions off this, so we can actually talk about what’s happening,’ is how we got them into the ambulance to the hospital and now further services. It was just me showing up and saying, ‘Hey, I’m here — let’s talk about what’s happening behind the scenes.’”
Madison Heights City Councilman Quinn Wright asked if the program interferes in any way with the work of police officers. LeMerise assured him it does not.
“Of course, if we can get co-responders there when they’re on duty, we will, but if we can’t, we’ll continue to do what (we) would normally do,” LeMerise said. “The hope is that we can get them there, and we’re of course there to keep them safe while they’re on the scene de-escalating things.”
The chief also shared a success story that he personally witnessed.
“There was an individual sleeping behind a business. They encountered the police, and I was able to watch body cam footage of this. And I noticed the individual, he appeared to be homeless and definitely had some mental health issues — it was pretty evident on my review. I was able to attain his email address and actually communicate with him, asking if he was interested in our (CoRe) program. And I couldn’t believe it, but within 30 minutes he responded saying, ‘Absolutely — I don’t want to be on the streets.’ Shortly thereafter, I contacted OCHN.”
“(They said) ‘Yep, he’s accepted treatment.’ It’s a cool story, and I hope to have more and more like that. I’m very excited to see where this thing goes,” LeMerise said.
Call Staff Writer Andy Kozlowski at (586) 498-1046.
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There’s no business like holiday show business
BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — Banish the “bah humbugs!” with seasonal songs, dances and tales as holiday shows make their way to stages in metro Detroit.
A holiday staple for generations is Meadow Brook Theatre’s 42nd annual production of “A Christmas Carol,” which runs through Dec. 22 in MBT’s theater on the
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“If we can use this free money that the federal government is giving out to help our community, then we will do so,” said Hazel Park Mayor Mike Webb. “By using this grant for the arborist, we can find more trees that are damaged or diseased before they become a nuisance and take them out before they become a danger to people or property.
“We’ve also been updating our tree canopy as we’ve worked on the sidewalks over the years, restoring the canopy with new trees that will be slightly smaller as they grow, but that will be less intrusive upon our homes and cars, and won’t require as much maintenance in the future,” he said.
Dusty Barber, assistant to the superintendent of the Hazel Park Department of Public Works, said in an email that the city is focusing on trees within the right of way between the sidewalks and streets, as well as trees located in city parks.
The arborist will identify the species of each tree, measure its diameter, assess its condition and risk, and suggest any needed maintenance. The arborist will also help the DPW develop a schedule for efficiently ad-
Oakland University campus in Rochester. Taking the reins as Ebenezer Scrooge is wellknown MBT actor Phil Powers.
“Our audiences have seen Phil in a variety of roles throughout the years, and he’s understudied the role of Scrooge for quite a while,” MBT Managing Director Cheryl Marshall said in a press release. “He’s had to fill in several times, but now we’re pleased to see him step in full time. We know he’s going to be a great Scrooge.”
dressing these needs.
Barber said that grant projects through the program are meant to improve urban forest resilience to climate change, extreme heat, pests and diseases, and to mitigate damage from storm events through best management and maintenance practices.
“The canopy (in Hazel Park) is very old,” Barber said. “The canopy has taken quite a hit lately, considering trees are at the end of their lifespan. Most trees (in Hazel Park) have an average lifespan of 50 years.”
The majority of trees in the city are maples, oaks and locust trees.
“These trees tend to be quite hardy and create a beautiful environment,” Barber said. “Some of these trees can be very messy, where they produce nuts or a lot of leaves, which creates a high level of maintenance. We’re prioritizing planting trees that will add to the canopy and create a diversity of species that will continue to improve the community.”
To that end, the DPW and Hazel Park Recreation Department have partnered with Releaf Michigan to plant more than 50 new trees in city parks over the last several years. An additional 200 trees have been planted across the city with funds from the SutarSutaruk-Meyer Foundation.
Alternating as Tiny Tim are young actors Russell Clauser and Robert Spiro, both of Rochester. Tickets: (248) 377-3300, ticketmaster.com or mbtheatre.com.
The Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, located on the main campus of Macomb Community College in Clinton Township, will bring the Broadway-style song and dance revue “Christmas in the Air” to the stage Dec. 14. Featuring Rand Production’s precision dancers, the Tinsel-toes,
When surveying a tree’s health, an arborist considers its species and typical lifespan, as well as the number of dead or damaged branches, the condition of the tree bark, any root girdling — where roots grow in a circular or spiral pattern at or under the soil level, strangling the trunk and cutting off the flow of sap — and any damage to the surrounding area.
“We encourage a tree to be added any place that is applicable,” Barber said. “Trees planted on right of ways must be approved through the DPW. We have a list of trees that we will approve. The criteria is based on the size of the tree at maturity, the species, and the maintenance this tree will need from our department.
“By establishing a vigorous tree-plant-
the show is told from the perspective of one of Santa’s most trusted elves and includes classic and modern holiday songs. Tickets: macombcenter.com or (586) 286-2222.
“As the Marketing Manager of the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, I am thrilled to invite our community to experience the magic of live holiday entertainment,” Kerrie Augustine said by email. “Each performance will bring joy, warmth,
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ing program, the city will ensure that new trees are planted promptly to replace those removed, contributing to a thriving urban forest,” Barber concluded. “This strategic approach will help improve air quality, combat climate change, mitigate stormwater runoff and enhance the overall aesthetic appeal of our neighborhoods, which will all improve the mental and physical health of our community.”
The mayor said the ultimate goal is protecting people and property in Hazel Park.
“We all know the challenges when storms roll into our town, with trees and branches falling,” Webb said. “We just don’t want anyone to get hurt.”
Call Staff Writer Andy Kozlowski at (586) 498-1046.
PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF HAZEL PARK
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Hazel Park City Council at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., City Council meeting at 111 E. Nine Mile Rd., Hazel Park, MI 48030. This public hearing is being held in conjunction with a proposed adoption of Resolution For Public Safety Mileage Renewal Pursuant Police and Fire Protection Act 33 of 1951, as amended, and Public Act 228 of 202. All are invited to attend this meeting and hearing and express views pertaining to this matter. The proposed text of the amendment may be examined at the City Attorney’s Offce (111 E. Nine Mile Rd., Hazel Park, MI 48030) during public offce hours of Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Written comments may be submitted to City Attorney’s Offce until 4:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing. www.hazelpark.org - (248) 546-4074. Published: Madison-Park News 11/25/2024
Notice of Destruction of Special Education Records
Attention Parents/Guardians, Former Students, Eligible (Adult) Students:
Special Education records which have been collected by the School District related to the identifcation, evaluation, educational placement, or the provision of Special Education in the District, must be maintained under state and federal laws for a period of seven (7) years after Special Education services have ended for the student. Special education services end when the student no longer is eligible for services, graduates, completes his or her educational program at age twentysix (26), or moves from the District.
This notifcation is to inform parents/guardians and former students of the School District that these records will be destroyed in accordance with state and federal law unless the parent/guardian or adult student notifes the District otherwise.
After seven (7) years, the records are no longer useful to the District, but they may be useful to the parent/guardian or former student in applying for Social Security benefts, rehabilitation services, college entrance, etc.
The parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student may request a copy of the records in writing or in person at the following address before January 1, 2025:
Hazel Park Schools
Ford Administration Building 1620 E. Elza
Hazel Park, MI 48030
248-658-5204
and a sense of togetherness, making this season truly unforgettable for all.”
Also at the Macomb Center is Macomb Ballet Company’s production of “The Nutcracker,” Dec. 6 to 8. Tickets: macombcenter.com or (586) 286-2222.
“The Nutcracker is a cherished tradition, but this year we’ve introduced some exciting new elements that we know will captivate both longtime fans and newcomers,” MBC Artistic Director Amber Megna Michalik said in a press release. “Each moment is crafted to transport the audience into a magical world, while staying true to the heart of our mission — making ballet accessible and inspiring to the entire community.”
Singers Karen Newman and Frankie Scinta, joined by special guests The ShamRock Jazz Orchestra, will perform their annual holiday concert Dec. 19 at the Andiamo Celebrity Showroom in Warren. Tickets: andiamoshowroom.com or (586) 268-3200.
The Dec. 11 “Home Alone in Concert” event was sold out at press time, but the Detroit Symphony Orchestra has plenty
of other opportunities for audiences to enjoy holiday music, including the PVS Classical Series’ Ellington & The Nutcracker, Dec. 6-8; the Paradise Jazz Series’ “A Charlie Brown Christmas: Cyrus Chestnut and Friends,” Dec. 6; a Tiny Tots concert with Joe Reilly Music Dec. 7; Young Peoples’ Family Concerts’ “Let It Snow!” Dec. 7; Noel Night Dec. 7; PNC Pops Series’ “Home for the Holidays,” Dec. 13-15; “The Muppet Christmas Carol,” Dec. 20-21; and Leslie Odom Jr.: The Christmas Tour, featuring the DSO, Dec. 22. Tickets: (313) 576-5111 or detroitsymphony.com.
Detroit’s oldest choir, Rackham Choir, under the direction of Brandon Waddles, Ph.D., is partnering with the Wayne State University Department of Music to present Mendelssohn’s Elijah Dec. 8 at Hartford Memorial Baptist Church in Detroit, where over 130 choral singers, five soloists, a full orchestra and the church’s famed pipe organ will delight and inspire audiences. Tickets: rackhamchoir.org.
“More than just a performance, Elijah is a celebration of unity and shared purpose,” said Waddles, who is also the artistic director for Rackham Choir, by email. “It challenges us to reflect on social justice, ethical leadership, and community solidarity — values
that resonate powerfully today. With its stirring solos and majestic themes of resilience, Elijah inspires courage and connection, reminding us how music can serve as a bridge to bring us closer together. Join us on Sunday, December 8, for an unforgettable holiday classic!”
Various venues — several in downtown Detroit — will offer festive productions by 313 Presents. Tickets: (800) 745-3000 or 313presents.com. For Magic of Lights: magicoflights.com.
“313 Presents once again hosts an exceptional lineup of live holiday entertainment this season and invites families to create one-of-a-kind treasured memories at the Fox Theatre, Little Caesars Arena and Pine Knob Music Theatre,” 313 Presents President Howard Handler said via email. “We welcome guests to the Fox Theatre for Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (Nov. 27 to Dec. 1), Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet (Dec. 8), Mannheim Steamroller (Dec. 13) and ‘’Twas The Night Before’ by Cirque du Soleil (Dec. 20 to 31). Channel 95.5 brings the Jingle Ball to Little Caesars Arena (Dec. 10) followed by back-to-back performances of Trans-Siberian Orchestra (Dec. 28) and then WWE’s Live Holiday Tour (Dec. 30)
rounds out the arena season. Finally, Magic of Lights, the dazzling drive-through spectacular spanning 1.5 miles, has returned to Pine Knob Music Theatre (in Clarkston) through December 30.”
Bringing the holiday laughs is the new holiday sketch comedy “The Christmas Collection,” written by and starring Maggie O’Reilly, Tom Novik and Katie McGraw. Being staged Dec. 5 to 21 at Planet Ant Theatre in Hamtramck, “The Christmas Collection” follows the unique characters of the soon-to-be-shuttered Plaza Place Mall as it hosts its last Christmas Collection celebration. Tickets: planetant.com.
Motor City Brass Band will ring in the holidays with Motor City Academy Brass Band during “Sounds of the Season” Dec. 22 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center in Dearborn. Tickets or more information: mcbb.org, dearborntheater.com or (313) 943-2354.
“Motor City Brass Band looks forward to getting you in the holiday spirit with music for every age,” MCBB Music Director & Conductor Gordon Ward said in a press release. “In addition to your holiday favorites, we are pleased to present ‘Christmas Eve Sarajevo’ 12/24 by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra.”
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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NOV. 25
Tree lighting: Also cookies and hot cocoa, 6-7:30 p.m., Madison Heights Civic Center Plaza, 300 W. 13 Mile Road, madison-heights.org/2017/annual-treelighting
NOV. 27
Senior Storytelling: Discuss topics with others, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Hazel Park Recreation Center, 620 W. Woodward Heights Blvd., (248) 547-5535
DEC. 3
‘Top Ten Things Homeowners Should Know About Their Trees’: Free presentation by ReLeaf Michigan, 6 p.m., Hazel Park Community Center, 620 W. Woodward Heights, releafmichigan.org/rsvp
DEC. 14
Santa visit: Crafts, snacks and photos, 1-3 p.m., Hazel Park District Library, 123 E. Nine Mile Road, (248) 546-4095, hpmlibrary@gmail.com, hazel-park. lib.mi.us
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Social clubs: Ham Radio (7:30-9 p.m. every second Wednesday of month), Stitch & Knit (4-6 p.m. every first Thursday of Month), Lego/Pokémon (6:30-7:30 p.m. every first Tuesday of month) and various book groups, Hazel Park District Library, 123 E. Nine Mile
Road, (248) 546-4095, hpmlibrary@gmail.com, hazel-park.lib.mi.us
Fun Fridays: Games, crafts, snacks and movies, 3 p.m. every Friday (except day after Thanksgiving), Hazel Park District Library, 123 E. Nine Mile Road, (248) 546-4095, hpmlibrary@gmail.com, hazel-park. lib.mi.us
Senior card playing: Noon-3 p.m. every Monday and Thursday, Hazel Park Community Center, 620 W. Woodward Heights, (248) 547-5535, facebook.com/ cityofhp
Book clubs: Mind Readers (discussions of selfimprovement through self-help books and narrative nonfiction), LitWits (general club for avid readers), Novels & Neighbors (focuses on range of viewpoints and life experiences) and Golden Bookworms (for ages 50 and older), Madison Heights Public Library, 240 W. 13 Mile Road, find times, dates and more at madison-heights.org/1907/book-clubs
Speaker Series: Hear from bestselling authors and thought leaders, topics include “Unearthed: Exploring the Smithsonian National Gem Collection” (2 p.m. Dec. 4) and “On Pulse-Pounding, Family Driven Mysteries” (2 p.m. Dec. 11), Madison Heights Public Library, 240 W. 13 Mile Road, registration required,
To view more Community Calendar and to submit your own, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise an event, call (586) 498-8000.
(248) 588-7763, libraryc.org/mhlibrary/upcoming
Wild Lights: Millions of lights,500-plus displays, interactive wishing tree, seasonal drinks, food and treats, warming stations with live entertainment, and more, select dates and times until Jan. 5, Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak, dzoo.org/ wildlights
‘Disney’s Beauty and the Beast’: Performance by Stagecrafters Main Stage, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays Nov. 29-30 and Dec. 1, 5-8 and 12-15, Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette in Royal Oak, stagecrafters.org
‘The E(Xmas)ist’: 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays and 3 p.m. Sundays Dec. 6-22, Ringwald Theatre at Affirmations LGBTQIA+ Community Center, 290 W. Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, theringwald.com
‘Present Laughter’: Performance by Birmingham Village Players, 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays Dec. 5-8 and 12-15, 34660 Woodward Ave., birminghamvillageplayers.com
Powerful Tools for Caregivers: Virtual workshop hosted by AgeWays, learn to communicate with family and healthcare providers, reduce stress, guilt, anger and depression, and make difficult decisions, 6-7:30
p.m. Wednesdays until Dec. 18, free but donations accepted, (833) 262-2200, wellnessprograms@ ageways.org, tinyurl.com/agewaysworkshops
Health workshops: For ovarian cancer support, diabetes prevention, nutrition education 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, Zoom, (248) 901-7299, milupus.org/support-groups
ADHD meetings: Hosted by CHADD of Eastern Oakland County, for adults and parents, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Zoom, see schedule on chadd.net/chapterevents/527
‘Miracle on 34th Street’: Performance by Warren Civic Theatre, 7 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays Dec. 13-15 and 20-22, Owen Jax Community Center, 8207 E. Nine Mile Road in Warren, warrencivic. org
Warren Tri-County Fine Arts: Meets every first Tuesday of month until June, 5:30 p.m., Warren Community Center, 5460 Arden Ave., warrenfinearts.net, facebook. net/wtcfa
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