HOLIDAY SHOWS TAKE CENTER STAGE/14A
Ferndale, Berkley holding events to celebrate holiday season
BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com
Ferndale hears out residents on potential Headlee override, public safety millages
BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com
FERNDALE — After the failure to pass a Headlee operating millage restoration earlier this month, the city of Ferndale held a town hall with the community on how to proceed.
On Nov. 18, the Ferndale City Council held the town hall to discuss voters’ rejection of a proposal that would have reset the city’s general operating millage back to 20 mills and supported improvements to police and fire facilities, recreation facilities and operations.
Almost 54% of voters said no to the proposal on Nov.
FERNDALE/BERKLEY — Ferndale and Berkley each will be hosting Santa Claus in their respective cities next month.
In the lead-up to Christmas, Santa will be traveling throughout Ferndale, passing by several parks on his way to the downtown, where he will be available to meet on Saturday, Dec. 7.
Santa’s route throughout Ferndale will start at Wilson Park, where he’ll be from 1 to 1:15 p.m. Next, he’ll make his way to Geary Park from 1:30 to 1:50 p.m.
Finally, Kris Kringle will be at Schiffer Park starting at 2 p.m., which is located at Planavon Street and West Nine Mile Road.
“I think with Schiffer Park, it’s one of those (ways) of taking advantage of our public spaces in downtown,” Ferndale Downtown Development Authority Executive Director Jennie Beeker said. “Being able to use that space with Schiffer Park … making sure that people have access to Santa on that day, you can walk or bike to see Santa. There’s also going to be parking nearby. We’re really honored
The city of Ferndale administration and City Council held a community town hall to discuss future paths toward a millage for police and fire facility improvements and a Headlee override.
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
Co-responder program launches at Ferndale Police Department
BY MIKE KOURY AND TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN mkoury@candgnews.com, tchristensen@candgnews.com
FERNDALE — The Co-Response Community Outreach Program, called “CoRe,” has launched in the Ferndale, Hazel Park, Madison Heights and Royal Oak police departments, as announced at a press conference Oct. 29 at the Royal Oak Police Department.
The four communities partnered with Oakland Community Health Network to provide two clinicians, Alyssa Waters and Sabrina Fallone, who are trained and certified to help when mental health or substance abuse comes into play during active duty.
Evan Ahlin, communications liaison for the Ferndale Police Department, told the Woodward Talk that clinicians will act as another tool for the police departments to use.
“A large majority of the population is facing mental health challenges now, or substance abuse issues,” he said. “This is another resource that the law enforcements can do. So if they get a call — regardless of what it is — they can make that judgment call to call dispatch and have one of those mental health providers come out and basically provide aid and whatnot. And depending on the situation, they can help deescalate, they can get that person help and resources, and it really just kind of frees up the whole system of having someone potentially end up within the criminal justice system that doesn’t need to be right now.
“It’s really filling that void that has been there and whatnot,” he continued. “Within the Ferndale Police Department, we’re extreme-
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Huntington Woods holds off on new traffic signal bid
BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com
HUNTINGTON WOODS — The approval of a project that would install a new traffic signal in Huntington Woods has been postponed at least a month.
At its Nov. 19 meeting, the Huntington Woods City Commission reviewed a bid for the installation of a traffic signal and pedestrian crossing at 11 Mile Road and Mortenson Boulevard.
The bid that the commission reviewed was from Rauhorn Electric, of Bruce Township, for a total of $379,095.50. The city also received a Safe Streets Grant from the state of Michigan in the amount of $100,000 to help pay for the installation.
City Manager Chris Wilson anticipated the construction
Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
ABOVE: Huntington Woods is planning to install a traffic signal and pedestrian crossing at 11 Mile Road and Mortenson Boulevard. TOP: If approved by the City Commission on time, the traffic signal would be installed next summer.
NEWS & NOTES
VEHICLE AUCTION
FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale will be hosting a public auction of vehicles at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27. The auction will be held at Monaghan’s Towing Inc., located at 21680 Fern St. in Oak Park. The vehicles in the auction are ones that have been deemed abandoned by the Ferndale Police Department. For a list of vehicles in the auction, visit the city of Ferndale’s website at ferndalemi.gov/news/2024-public-auction-city-offerndale.
City manager feedback sought
FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale is asking the community to share its feedback and thoughts for its search for its next city manager.
The city posted a survey on its website with questions for residents on what qualities, such as leadership styles, experience and priorities, they’d like to see in the next city manager.
Survey responses will be collected and maintained by Vettraino Consulting, which is helping in the recruitment of Ferndale’s next city manager.
The survey will close at 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2. Anyone with questions can contact Jaymes Vettraino by email at vettrainoconsulting@gmail.com.
FERNDALE SCHOOLS BOARD VACANCY
FERNDALE — A member of the Ferndale Public Schools Board of Education has resigned, leaving a vacancy to be filled.
The district announced in a news release Monday, Nov. 18, that Treasurer Peter Ceglarek had resigned over the weekend.
“My time serving our home on the Board has been a treasured one. ... It has been an honor to serve my home as a Trustee, and it has been a treat to do it with people for whom I have developed a deep respect, appreciation, and even kinship,” Ceglarek said in a prepared statement.
The board now is accepting applications for a new member who will serve the rest of Ceglarek’s term, which ends Dec. 31, 2026.
“We are incredibly grateful to Peter for his dedicated service and the thoughtfulness he brought to his role on the board,” President Sandra Dukhie said in a prepared statement. “His passion for our students and our community will leave a lasting impact, and we wish him the very best in his future endeavors.”
Applications will be accepted until 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4. For more information, visit ferndaleschools.org/page/join-the-board. For questions, email Dukhie at sandra.dukhie@ferndaleschools.org.
BEF raises thousands in fundraiser
BERKLEY — The Berkley Education Foundation held its annual golf tournament on Nov. 8, raising more than $11,000 for the organization. The tournament, which raised $11,317, helps fund the BEF”s various initiatives. This includes teacher innovation grants, free student enrichment programs and clubs, eighth grade college tours and student scholarships for the Maxfield Science Symposium. The event featured an X-Golf tournament with 10 teams competing for prizes. The winning group was Team EDSI, and Chad Poling, Larry Fons and Tyler Perpich each won individual competitions.
FREE CONTRACEPTIVES THROUGH STATE PROGRAM
MICHIGAN — Over 300 locations across the state, including in Oakland and Macomb counties, are offering free contraceptives through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and its Take Control of Your Birth Control program. Over-the-counter oral birth control pills, emergency contraception, condoms and family planning educational resources are available on a first-come, first-served basis at participating locations. For more information and an interactive map of participating locations, visit michigan. gov/takecontrol.
Program
ly excited about having this resource here, as well as the partnership.”
According to a press release, “The two mental health clinicians hired for the CoRe program have received comprehensive training tailored to the specific needs of law enforcement.”
Training included familiarizing themselves with departmental policies, participating in officer ride-alongs, shadowing experienced co-responders and receiving safety training alongside law enforcement personnel, according to the release.
Waters and Fallone will cover all four communities.
“We have seen a lot of success out there,” Fallone said at an Oct. 28 Royal Oak City Commission meeting, referencing her previous work as a co-responder. “I’ve seen a lot of success with just being on the scene and offering alternatives to not only the officers, but also the people who we attend to in the community.”
The clinicians will be equipped with a radio, car and an indicator that they are a social worker and not a police officer nor bystander.
Ahlin led the press conference Oct. 29, outlining the program.
“This partnership of our four police departments and Oakland Community Health Network is more than just a service; it is a commitment to our communities,” he said. “Operating under the motto ‘Responding as One,’ it represents teamwork, progress, hope and a shared vision for the future.”
Trisha Zizumbo, chief operating officer for Oakland Community Health Network, spoke at the press conference highlighting OCHN’s role in the program.
Zizumbo said that the program began in 2021 in Auburn Hills, Birmingham and Bloomfield Township.
One million dollars in American Rescue Plan Act funds allocated to the program by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners made it possible for CoRe to expand into Ferndale, Royal Oak, Madison Heights and Hazel Park.
“They (clinicians) provide crisis intervention to de-escalate, and provide resources, support and services to individuals in the community,” she said. “CoRe is a part of OCHN’s justice department. We are really fortunate to be one of the only community mental health resources in the state of Michigan that has an entire department focused solely on our intersection with the justice department.”
Zizumbo said that since 2021, the pro-
gram has received more than 3,500 referrals from law enforcement agencies that they work with. It has also grown to serve 15 communities.
Each participating department will form a CoRe Team consisting of a CoRe team coordinator, CoRe liaison officer and a mental health clinician.
The clinicians will provide services such as case consultations, referrals to community resources and coordination of ongoing care. Co-responders will also play a vital role in training and assisting CoRe Teams so that law enforcement and mental health services go hand in hand.
Even before the introductory press conference, the clinicians had been on board working with the departments for two to four weeks, according to Ahlin.
They were slowly being integrated into the department and already have been called into Ferndale to help individuals.
Ahlin stated that during a Citizens Police Academy meeting, he heard from a resident about someone who was having a mental health problem and how the clinician was able to help the individual instead of an arrest being made.
“(The clinician) basically calmed the person down and completely deescalated the situation and got him the help that they need,” he said. “So having a resident experience that before Oct. 29 of us launching this, of actually seeing it physically in the process and the benefits of it, was an amazing thing to hear.”
For more information on the CoRe program, visit ferndalemi.gov/news/core_ launch.
Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077 and Staff Writer Taylor Christensen at (586) 498-1081.
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Sterling veteran remembers unique Thanksgiving dinner in Egypt
BY ERIC CZARNIK eczarnik@candgnews.com
STERLING HEIGHTS — Over three decades after it happened, Manny Gonzales still remembers what he describes as “my best Thanksgiving ever.”
And for the 64-year-old Sterling Heights resident and veteran, that occasion wasn’t a time when he was surrounded by family, a feast or a football game. It was while on assignment overseas as a sergeant first class in the U.S. Army, and his meal options were far more limited.
At the time, around 31 years ago, Gonzales had been stationed at Fort Stewart, Georgia, but was deployed to a training exercise in Egypt.
“Thanksgiving came, and we were supposed to have turkey, but we were waiting on a helicopter that was bringing in the fresh meat, stuffing and all the fixings,” Gonzales said. “But the helicopter had mechanical issues.”
He said this logistical snag greatly disappointed the troops, who had been looking forward to good grub instead of MREs – meals ready to eat. As dinner time approached, they learned that the helicopter that was supposed to deliver supplies still hadn’t come and was likely going to be too late for Thanksgiving.
Gonzales said the mess sergeant on-site did the best with what he could do, but for the most part, supplies were scarce, and it was “chow time, but no chow.” So Gonzales went back to his tent, where he at least had a personal stash of snacks.
But at around 10 p.m. that night, Gonzales heard a helicopter,
and shortly after, he heard a knock on his tent. A chaplain came in and announced that he was delivering some food.
“Me and my lieutenant were in the tent, and I was already in my sleeping bag,” Gonzales explained.
“(The chaplain) brings over a little package of roast beef, enough for a sandwich. So when he brought that package of meat and he gave us two slices of Kraft individual sliced cheese that the helicopter brought in, we had, for us, the freshest piece of meat that we’ve had in a while.
“And we were so grateful to have this food, and it was still Thanksgiving night.”
Gonzales said he still remembers the lesson that taught him about gratitude, and he encourages people to think about and pray for the members of the armed forces who are currently serving overseas.
“It was nice that somebody thought of us,” he said.
Gonzales’ wife of 43 years, Maria, said that when she first heard the story of her husband’s Thanksgiving in Egypt, she was happy that it ended well, though she was sad that he had to wait so long for his meal. Maria explained that when Manny was on active duty, the couple would frequently invite soldiers from Manny’s company to their home on Thanksgiving if they were unable to spend the holiday with their own families.
According to Maria, this too resulted in some memorable stories.
“My first Thanksgiving with the single soldiers, I made a pumpkin pie,” she said. “And I didn’t know at that time that you don’t put a crust on (top of) a pumpkin pie.”
Manny Gonzales sits while in uniform somewhere in the Middle East during the Gulf War in the early 1990s. Gonzales, a Sterling Heights resident and U.S. Army veteran, shared a story about his Thanksgiving while serving in Egypt over 30 years ago.
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Planning ahead can help lessen the stress of family holiday celebrations
BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN tchristensen@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — During family holidays or gatherings, there is often something sparking the flame for a heated conversation.
Whether the cause is a family member, a situation or a political conversation, it seems that conflict between family members is inevitable.
“It can be a time of year that is especially challenging for people,” said Valerie Whitaker, licensed professional counselor at Oakland Family Services. “In particular, families tend to find that maybe that is an opportunity to discuss all different types of topics, because they don’t get to see everyone all the time, and they are not always thinking that might be a source for conflict.”
Whitaker has been a practicing licensed professional counselor and registered art therapist for many years. Throughout her career she has spent time working with families and youth.
Establishing clear boundaries and expectations is one of the starting points that
Whitaker suggests to help prevent family conflict.
“Knowing what topics might become triggering for yourself is important,” she said. “You can ask ahead of time, if there is a topic that you know might be challenging for you, if that topic can be off limits and not discussed during the event.”
Madeleine Reardon, doctoral student at Wayne State University and intern psychologist for Sparks & Associates, presented about family conflict during the holidays at a virtual conference Nov. 15.
Reardon presented alongside guest speakers Dr. Natasha Kendal and Fejiro Evwaraye from the Kendal Clinic in Oakland County.
Reardon said that the first step to a calm family gathering is to prepare ahead of time and actively check in with yourself before, during and after the event.
“Find a way to let those emotions have a life before these really big events,” she said. “Things like journaling or talking to a trusted friend can help. I am a really big proponent of just having a good cry. It helps you feel more grounded and ready to handle
whatever the holidays or family throws at you.”
Reardon said that the HALT method is a good way to check-in with oneself. HALT stands for ‘Are you hungry? Are you angry? Are you lonely? Are you tired?’ which are all basic human needs that can cause heightened emotions.
“Take time to check in with yourself and look at those physical and emotional needs and how you can better meet them,” she said. “Even if it’s taking a nap or having a snack on the way there, that can really set us up for success and navigate these possible family dynamics and conflicts coming up.”
Politics can be divisive. Reardon said that the most recent election results announced on Nov. 6 have “highlighted” that divide.
“When people’s beliefs feel like they directly challenge your values or seem to threaten your rights or interests, it’s hard not to take them personally,” she said. “There is a real fear that opposing views might undermine progress or lead to negative outcomes, and that fear can easily translate into frustration or conflict.”
Changing the subject, or completely stepping away from these kinds of conversations are the best way to deal with them, according to Whitaker.
“All we can do is control ourselves. We can’t always control every situation, so staying calm goes a long way,” Whitaker said. “You can try to change the topic; definitely use humor if it is appropriate. Ultimately, maybe just completely stop engaging in the conversation, if that’s what needs to take place — just no longer verbally be a part of the conversation.”
Reardon said that some of the topics that families should avoid are religion, politics, money, personal appearances, ongoing family feuds and controversial current events.
Even in the case of a family agreeing on these topics, it is important to just leave them out of the conversation.
“Even if you share those same perspectives, I always say try to tread lightly on these topics, which as we know can easily escalate or trigger emotional responses,” Reardon said.
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Traffic signal
work will be done next summer and be done in time for the beginning of the school year.
“There is a traffic signal, which is going to be predominantly flowing the same way most of the time unless somebody triggers it to turn off on Mortensen, but the biggest advantage here is the pedestrian crossing across 11 Mile, which we currently don’t have between Woodward (Avenue) and Coolidge (Highway), which is kind of the impetus for putting this together,” Wilson said.
The commission was in support of the project, but Commissioner Michelle Elder, who stated she has wanted this project for a long time, had a concern with a nonanswer from the contractor to the question of their approach or commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Elder stated the response the city got was that the firm was in compliance with federal law, which she stated was not a policy on DEI.
“I might want to also remind the city that we have committed to an anti-racism plan three or four years ago now, and where are we today? So, I am very disappointed with this particular firm’s answer,” she said.
“I want to make it very clear that I do support this project, and it does sound like we have some leeway and time to get this right,” she continued.
When asked if a delay of an approval would jeopardize the grant or construction, Wilson said it wouldn’t.
“I think the worst you could do is if you went with a different bidder, you might be required to pay any difference in cost, but then the grant is not going to cover the entire cost anyway, so we’d be on the hook for all that cost,” he said. “Time-wise, I’m told … there’s around a 90-day to 120-day lead time … for them to get their work done. … So I think you have a little bit of time, not a lot. You could probably wait one more month and make that deadline, but I won’t commit to that entirely, but I think that would be my best estimation.”
The commission did approve to table the decision on the bid until its December meeting, which is scheduled for Dec. 10. The commission is looking for responses from all three of its bidders on their DEI policies.
“With these smaller businesses, what I found is that you do have to ask,” Elder said. “It’s not intuitive. And when you start having those conversations, one, you communicate that this is important to the city.
Our residents showed up multiple times and told us that this is something that’s important to them. The anti-racism committee has been working on this for the last year. This is an impactful policy and I really look forward to what the committee comes up with. I hope we’re going to get something from them soon. But listen, we spend $8 million a
year in our city budget, and who we spend it with can make an impact. So I guess my only comment is we work with a lot of small businesses of different backgrounds and there is no right or wrong answer, but I’m looking for that commitment and a willingness to partner with us on a shared vision and a shared … effort is what I’m looking for.”
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CRIME WATCH
Resident reports social media hack and scam
BERKLEY — A 38-year-old Berkley woman reported a case of identity theft to the Public Safety Department at 1:23 p.m. Nov. 6.
According to the report, the woman told police that her Facebook account had been hacked and potentially used to scam a friend of hers.
The woman said the hacker posted on her account approximately 50 items for sale. One of her friends sent $300 to the hacker in exchange for an item listed for sale. She also stated that she is in the process of getting her account fixed with Facebook.
Vehicle almost stolen
BERKLEY — Police were called to an attempted stolen vehicle at 7:20 p.m. Nov. 6 in the 2300 block of Oxford Road.
According to the report, police were informed of two suspicious individuals around a white 2020 Kia Niro in the parking lot of Oxford Park Towers.
Witnesses told police that the alarm for the vehicle was going off and that two people were visibly fleeing the scene, jumping over the retaining wall separating the parking lot from The Wedding Shoppe and Taco Bell.
The two individuals both are believed to be males and possibly juveniles. One was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and the other was wearing a red hooded sweatshirt.
Police found that the Kia was running, the rear right window was broken out, the steering column was damaged and it was offset from the other vehicles in the lot, as it possibly was rolled backward a couple of feet.
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Stress
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Stepping away for periodic breaks and decompressing in another room is a suggestion from both Whitaker and Reardon.
All in all, it is important to remember that you do not always have to stay for the entire event. If you are completely uncomfortable with attending, both Reardon and Whitaker said it is OK to not go.
“Oftentimes we can feel really guilty for saying no, but I like to kind of reframe it where if you think that you’re going to be really stressed or anxious at an event, it not
only saves you by saying no, but can save those around you by saying no,” Reardon said.
Planning ahead and steering clear of topics or scenarios that are uncomfortable are the quickest ways to have a conflict-free holiday season.
“You know you best, and you know what you can tolerate,” Whitaker said.
“When you have a plan you can follow, it does make it easier.”
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The Ferndale Underground Holiday Market was held at The dot parking garage over the Nov. 16-17 weekend.
FAR LEFT: Artist Carolyn Koneda sold personalized 35mm slide lamps, made from a person’s own slides, at her booth, CASKconcepts.
NEAR LEFT: Leah Sweeting, of Trash Geraf, works on a piece at the Ferndale Underground Holiday Market at The dot on Nov. 16.
ABOVE: Glen Allen, of Neptune Arts, shows his pop-art toilet seats that are made with vintage magazine covers and collectible paper items.
Photos by Donna Dalziel
Town hall
5, which led to Ferndale organizing the meeting with the community on what to do next.
Mayor Raylon Leaks-May stated the meeting was to hear constructive ideas from the community to help develop an alternative proposal. It also allowed the council to ask residents questions, such as how the council should approach another millage question and the extent of the millage.
Many residents took time to speak during the meeting and ask questions. There was a consensus from the community to support the Police and Fire departments and their facilities.
Residents also felt that a proposal to support police and fire should be separate from a Headlee override and recreation proposal.
“In the November ballot question, the money that would have been raised to construct (a new public safety facility) was just coupled into the Headlee override together so it’s all kind of together,” City Manager Joe Gacioch told the Woodward Talk
Kristina Klimecki, a 39-year resident of Ferndale, stated she had never voted no on any type of millage before, but felt she had to on this one.
“I have always supported my city,” she said. “It pained me this time to have to really look at my finances and say, ‘I can’t do this. I can’t do it anymore.’ So I understand the need for fire and police facilities. That’s not a new issue in this city. That issue has been around for a long, long time. Long before The dot, long before landscapes. … We need
police and fire facilities, and that’s a mandate that has to happen. Give us a proposal for what we need, not what we want, and I think you may have success in getting it passed.”
Gacioch felt there was an understanding that the majority of the staff are union and that costs of labor have increased.
“I think everyone acknowledged that in the room,” he said. “If there’s a Headlee override, the proposal needs to have a term on it.”
Residents also stated they would want a limit on the Headlee override, as many were uncomfortable with the “perpetuity” of the millage.
“I think that combining the operating expenses and the public safety on one initiative doomed it, and the word ‘perpetuity’ doomed it,” resident Ray Crucet stated. “I’m aware that Trenton recently passed (in August) a bond specifically for police and fire. … Similar size city, similar size population, some density differences, and I think separating that from operating expenses is a smart way to go.”
Council member Donnie Johnson said the reason the millage was proposed in perpetuity is because the city was trying to build these facilities with bonds.
“One way or the other, we’re paying debt service,” he said. “We would have a hard time issuing bonds if we couldn’t say that we were going to have the revenue for the 30year life of the bonds, and so we wouldn’t be able to get our bonds underwritten and sold, and so that’s kind of why we had done that. If we are going to go the route of, like, a facility bond in this way, same result but not in the general fund. It would be the debt millage that would be affected by that, re-
lated to the debt service, and so we wouldn’t need perpetuity for that.”
The city does plan to hold more town halls in the future and is aiming to get something on the May election ballot. To do so, the city would need to approve a ballot question by the end of January.
Gacioch said there are five union contracts that are set to expire on June 30 and it’s in the city’s best interest to have a vote before those contracts expire.
“What we heard is that they understand
the Headlee override is necessary, but there needs to be a term on it. … People at the meeting had given examples of 10-year or five-year,” Gacioch said. “The problem is if voters approve the construction of a facility and we know the Headlee override pays for the people who work in that facility, that creates some dissonance.”
The entire town hall can be viewed on the city of Ferndale’s YouTube page.
Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
ABOVE: Ferndale Mayor Raylon Leaks-May talks to the audience at the community town hall. She stated that the city plans to hold more town halls in the future. LEFT: Resident Michelle Donaldson shares her thoughts on the recent millage proposals and spending at a community town hall Nov. 18.
Boo-tification awards
ABOVE LEFT: A “Beetlejuice” inspired home at 650 Alberta St. was declared the most “BOO-tiful” house in Ferndale this year by the Ferndale Arts & Beautification Commission. ABOVE RIGHT: The northeast Boo-tification winning home at 260 E. Cambourne St. transformed into a crime scene. LEFT: The southeast winner for its Bootification contest was 277 Jewell St. NEAR RIGHT: Jack Skellington hangs out at a home at 631 W. Saratoga Ave. as the southwest winner for the Bootification contest. FAR RIGHT: A corn maze highlights the northwest-winning home at 440 W. Lewiston Ave. for the Boo-tification contest.
Photos provided by the Ferndale Arts & Beautification Commission
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 Oakland University campus in Rochester. Taking the reins as Ebenezer Scrooge is well-known 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.”
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, 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, 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
ABOVE: Dr Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical” will be at the Fox Theatre in Detroit Nov. 27 to Dec. 1.
Photo by Jeremy Daniel, provided by 313 Presents
LEFT: Russell Clauser plays Tiny Tim opposite Phil Powers as Ebeneezer Scrooge in Meadow Brook Theatre’s production of “A Christmas Carol.”
Photo by Sean Carter Photography, provided by Meadow Brook Theatre
ABOVE: Brandon Waddles, Ph.D., is the conductor and artistic director of Rackham Choir. Photo provided by Rackham Choir
LEFT: Karen Newman will be joined by Frankie Scinta for a concert of holiday songs at the Andiamo Celebrity Showroom in Warren.
Photo provided by Andiamo Celebrity Showroom
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NOV. 30-DEC. 1
Yule Witches Market: Handmade goods by local artists and crafters, noon-7 p.m. Nov. 30 and noon-5 p.m. Dec. 1, also food trucks noon-4 p.m. and photos with Krampus 1-3:30 p.m., Boston Tea Room, 1220 Woodward Heights in Ferndale, (248) 548-3830, bostontearoomevents@gmail.com, bostontearoom.com
DEC. 3
‘Taxco, Mexico: The Silver Jewelry Capital’s Rich Legacy’: Learn about picturesque town and its ongoing impact on global arts and crafts scene, 6:30 p.m., Berkley Public Library, 3155 Coolidge Highway, registration required, berkleymich.org/libraryevents
DEC. 6-8
Winter Markt: Features artist and vendor displays, European cuisine, holiday lights, ice sculptures, live entertainment, Santa House, Kinderhaus children’s activity area and warming stations, 4-9 p.m. Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 7 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 8, also tree lighting at 6 p.m. Dec. 6, Snow Queen and Frozen Princess appearances from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Dec. 7, and horse-drawn carriage rides from 2-8 p.m. Dec. 7 and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 8, Shain Park, 270 W. Merrill St. in Birmingham, allinbirmingham.com/ visitors/wintermarkt
DEC. 15
Holiday concert: Presented by Ferndale Community
Concert Band and M-1 Jazz Collective, also baked goods and holiday treats for sale, 3 p.m., Ferndale High School, 881 Pinecrest Drive, fcconcertband.org
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‘Shadow as Light’: Cut paper art exhibit by Richard Shipps, on display through Nov. 29, Lawrence Street Gallery, 22620 Woodward Ave. (Suite A) in Ferndale, lawrencestreetgallery.com, (248) 544-0394
‘Collective Calamity’: Oil paintings by Detroit artists Laura Reed and Lindy Marshew, on display select dates and times through Dec. 27, Woods Gallery at Huntington Woods Public Library, 26415 Scotia Road, woodsgallery.org
‘Contemporary Ceramic Show’: Opening reception 2-4 p.m. Dec. 1, then works on display until Dec. 29, Articipate, 3833 12 Mile Road in Berkley, articipate. us/ceramic
Encore Men’s Chorus: Meets 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Zion Lutheran Church, 143 Albany St. in Ferndale, holiday concert scheduled for Dec. 14, info@encoremen schorus.org, facebook.com/encoremenschorus
Birmingham & Ferndale Stamp Club: Meets 6-8 p.m. every first and third Tuesday of month, fellowship at 5:30 p.m., NEXT Senior Center, 2121 Midvale St. in Birmingham, birminghamstamp.club
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.
Ferndale Senior Group: Meets 11 a.m. every second and fourth Wednesday of month, Hazel Park Community Center, 620 W. Woodward Heights, (248) 506-7389
Monthly book clubs: Find meetups for kids, science fiction, graphic novels and more, virtual and in person, Ferndale Area District Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Road, also groups which meet off site, see full list at fadl.org/upcoming-events
• Meets 3 p.m. every second Saturday, Roseland Cemetery, 29001 N. Woodward Ave. in Berkley, roseland parkmi.com, (248) 541-1154, Ext. 2520
Farmers markets: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, also antiques and collectibles 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays, 316 E. 11 Mile Road in Royal Oak, (248) 246-3276, more on Facebook
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 Nov. 23-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
‘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
‘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
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
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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.”
Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts in Detroit’s holiday programming includes the family-friendly, funky musical
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that Santa chooses to come and visit us in downtown Ferndale.”
Outside of meeting Santa, there also will be stations for crafts, letter writing, s’mores and more.
Beeker also noted that the city is in the process of hanging its holiday lights and decorating the downtown, though there won’t be a set Christmas tree lighting as there had been in years past.
“The holiday season, when you’re walking down downtown Ferndale, especially Nine Mile, and you’ve got the holiday lights and people are bundled up in jackets, it’s cheerful,” she said. “It’s just really exciting to have that holiday spirit and to see people who choose to celebrate in downtown Ferndale. I also really love our shops. So we have some extraordinary shops for people to get gifts at and we have some extraordinary gathering spots. So it’s nice to see people, whether it’s following Thanksgiving or throughout the month of December and even into the new year who are getting together and making memories, or getting together friends and family and choosing to share that in Ferndale.”
The city of Berkley will be hosting its Holiday Lights Parade on Saturday, Dec. 7.
The parade will start at 5:30 p.m. on 12 Mile Road at Cummings Avenue and travel east to Coolidge Highway and the
gazebo at City Hall, where the annual tree lighting ceremony will take place. Santa will ride his sleigh in the parade before assisting in the lighting of the tree. The parade also will feature floats constructed by community members.
Before the parade, at 1 p.m. at North Griffith Street, there will be a petting zoo and warming station with s’mores.
“It’s just always a great time to celebrate the start of the holiday season and to get the whole community together and see all the kids’ smiling faces,” Berkley Director of Communications Caitlin Flora said. “We’re really thankful for this fantastic group of volunteers that we have who bring the parade to life each year.”
As a relatively new resident of Berkley, Flora said it’s cool to see as a newcomer how everyone comes together for an event like this.
“There’s not a lot of opportunities like that, and so it’s just a nice way to kind of celebrate the start of the season,” she said.
The nearby city of Pleasant Ridge will hold its tree lighting ceremony a week earlier, at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, at Memorial Park near City Hall, 23925 Woodward Ave. Huntington Woods does not have its own tree lighting event.
Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.
“Who Brought the Humbug?” Dec. 8; a Christmas concert by vocal group Amadeus Dec. 14; Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2024 Dec. 15; “Rocky Mountain High Experience: John Denver Christmas,” Dec. 18; Voyageur College Prep Dance Department’s “Holiday Detroit,” Dec. 19; “Magical Motown Christmas,” Dec. 20; “Last Christmas Vietnamese Show,” Dec. 21; and Grand Kyiv Ballet’s Christmas ballet, “The Snow Queen,” Dec. 26. Tickets: musichall.org or (313) 887-8500.
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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.
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