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BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN WEST BLOOMFIELD — A 5-2 vote left some Pine Lake Estates residents unfulfilled after the Board of Trustees’ decision to postpone approval of a new crosswalk Nov. 20. The vote was regarding a new crosswalk at Long Lake Road and Normanwood Drive. The project was discussed in detail at the meeting as

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The Highlands, located in Harbor Springs, is preparing for a momentous winter ski season. BY KRISTYNE E. DEMSKE Photo provided bycomprehensive Boyne Highlands Resort domestic and sexual violence through kdemske@candgnews.com services and resources. The agency provides emergency, support and prevention services for survivors of MOUNT CLEMENS — Taking steps this domestic and sexual violence, including an emergenmonth to highlight awareness of sexual assault, Turn- cy shelter, individual and group counseling, advocacy, ing Point Macomb is hosting its sixth annual fund- a personal protection order assistance program, and a resorts, day areas and city-owned recreation spots. BY GREG TASKERApril 29. raiser, Stepping Out With the Stars, forensic nurse examiners program. Some have already been blasting slopes with manNORTHERN MICHIGAN — Michigan skiTurning Point strives to empower survivors of See TURNING on page 18A ers and riders — not to mention those of us more made snow, taking advantage of colder temperatures. Several ski areas planned to open — at least interested in apres-ski activities — have more to look forward to than snow this winter, especially in partially — last week. First weekend in December Turning Point President and CEO Sharman Davenport stands at the 2021 event with Stepping Out the northwestern corner of the lower peninsula. These northwestern Michigan ski destinations with Stars emceethan Evrod Cassimy, of WDIV-TV. This corner of Michigan is the home to more range from Caberfae Peaks in Cadillac, one of the courtesy of Turning Point See SKI on page 8A a dozen downhill ski areas, including Photo four-season

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METRO DETROIT — The holidays bring to mind memories of home and family, and for some local youth, that is what they need most. Especially following the pandemic, there is a need for foster parents in Michigan. There are approximately 10,000 children in foster care in the state, and nearly 200 children who still need an adoptive family. Sarah Bacheller is a foster parent who said that in some ways, foster care became harder during the pandemic, but it also had some hidden benefits. “What COVID did in our situation is it opened up doors for alternate ways of receiving education See HOME on page 13A

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MOUNT CLEMENS — According to a press release from the Macomb County Sheriff ’s Office, on Nov. 23, the sheriff ’s enforcement team, along with the Drug Enforcement Administration Federal Anti-Narcotics Team of Macomb, DEA FANTOM, executed two search warrants for narcotics in West Bloomfield Township and Detroit. The suspect, a 36-year-old West Bloomfield man, was taken into custody for his alleged involvement in the distribution of

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ORCHARD LAKE/DETROIT — The Polish Institute of Culture and Research at Orchard Lake is set to present Koledy: A Polish Music Christmas Concert at 3 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Sweetest Heart of Mary Church, located at 4440 Russell St. in Detroit. The Lira Singers, accompanied by the Lira Chamber Players of the Lira Ensemble of Chicago, the artist-in-residence at Loyola University Chicago, is scheduled to perform a musical program narrated in English by Lira Ensemble founder and Artistic Director Lucyna Migala, according to a press release. “The Lira Ensemble is the nation’s only professional performing arts company specializing in Polish performing arts, so it’s a special treat to have these artists in Detroit,” Ania Bieciuk, who is the associate director of Polonia affairs at the Polish Institute of Culture and Research, stated via the release. According to the release, the Lara Singers are set to appear in authentic folk outfits from the Zakopane region of the Polish mountains. American carols, holiday poetry and music by Frederic Chopin are scheduled to be part of the concert, and “All in 75-minutes,” the release states. For more information, email info@picrol.org or call (248) 836-1284.

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Menorah in the D returns to Detroit DETROIT — Detroit is about to get a whole lot brighter with the 13th annual Menorah in the D festivities. A celebration of light overcoming darkness, the city’s annual recognition of Chanukah celebration takes place each year in Campus Martius Park, 800 Woodward Ave. This year, it will kick off with a ceremony at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7. As in years past, it will feature a family-friendly celebration that’s free and open to the public, featuring strolling street performers, marshmallow roasting puts, hot soup and cider, face painting and balloon sculpting. An at-home lamplighter kit, which includes a Chanukah guide, candles, special lighter, treats, crafts, gelt, postcards and a menorah, also will be available. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and the ceremony will begin at 5:30 p.m., and will feature greetings by community leaders, a fire show and the lighting of the 26-foot-tall menorah. The event will be available on Zoom at www.menorahinthed.com/zoom. Reservations for Menorah in the D are preferred, and the lamplighter kits can be reserved for pickup prior to the event. More information is available at www.menorahinthed.com.

WALLED LAKE — At a Walled Lake Consolidated Schools’ Board of Education meeting Nov. 2, Julie Omer was appointed the assistant superintendent of business services. “The excellent reputation of Walled Lake Consolidated Schools is what initially drew me to exploring the opportunity to join the finance team,” Omer stated in a press release. “Throughout the interview process, my positive impression of the staff and culture only continued to grow.” Omer previously served as the chief financial officer for Owosso Public Schools, where she worked for more than 20 years. She is a certified public accountant and holds a master’s degree in business administration from Michigan State University. “It is my distinct pleasure to welcome Julie Omer to Walled Lake Consolidated Schools,” Walled Lake Consolidated Schools’ SuOmer perintendent of Schools John Bernia stated via the release. “With a distinguished career marked by an unwavering attention to detail and steadfast commitment to excellence, Mrs. Omer has emerged as a luminary in the field of school finance. I have every confidence that she will continue to lead by example, contributing significantly to the betterment of our school district.”

‘Christmas Carol Sing’ scheduled in West Bloomfield WEST BLOOMFIELD — Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, located at 4800 Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield, is scheduled to present “Christmas Carol Sing” at 7 p.m. Dec. 13. The event is scheduled to include harpist Chanah Ambuter. For more information, send an email to office@spiritdrivenchurch.com or call (248) 682-5441.

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After cleanup efforts by local residents Steve Kay and Bert Green, a peace memorial was rededicated at the current site of the Chaldean Community Foundation Nov. 11.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — In 1972, a group known as the Walnut Lake Women’s Club erected a memorial for military veterans on a site located at 2075 Walnut Lake Road in West Bloomfield. According to West Bloomfield Township Supervisor Steve Kaplan, Walnut Lake Elementary School previously operated on the property, prior to closing in the mid ’90s. After that, he stated, it was turned into a multi-purpose building before being vacated. Earlier this year, the property was purchased by the Chaldean Community Foundation, a nonprofit human and social services organization that was founded in 2006 and provides cultural heritage and charity work in the local Chaldean community. Steve Kay has lived near the property since 1992, and he was aware that there was a memorial on the site. Earlier this year he noticed that the memorial had been unattended and needed some work. He was inspired to take action and decided to call upon his friend and fellow West Bloomfield resident Bert Green to help him do something about it. “I looked at it and I said, ‘This is an important thing. This is a memorial for all the fallen soldiers from the past,’ … and so I called up my friend Bert,” Kay said. “Bert is very involved

in Fields of Honor and Taps for Veterans, and so we took it upon ourselves to clean up the memorial because we want to respect it, and it was overgrown with weeds. … It needed to be cleaned up.” According to Kay, the pair cleaned up the site in August. Kay said that his father was a veteran, and his great uncle flew over Normandy during World War II. “This is for our veterans. We respect our veterans, and we can’t show disrespect by having this memorial just go unattended for all these years,” Kay said. “There was a big, giant tree that was in there. We cut it down. … Nobody had taken care of this memorial for quite a period of time. You go about your day and you just don’t look at it or realize, and then one day you look at it and you go, ‘Wow, that thing is really overgrown.’” Kay said that he has a “deep feeling” for veterans, and Green shared a similar sentiment. “My father was in the Navy,” Green said. “I did not serve, but I’ve always had a soft spot for the armed service and our veterans. It was instilled in me from a young age. And then I also play the trumpet or the bugle, ever since I was a young man, and I started playing taps in multiple organizations.” Green said that the work the pair did consisted of cutting down trees, repairing a fence and fixing a flag pole. Kay shared more details about working on the flag pole. “The flag was an interesting thing because … (we) went

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West Bloomfield resident Ross Miller, who plays the trumpet, was among the musicians who had an opportunity to be part of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Nov. 23.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — West Bloomfield Resident Ross Miller, a junior at Bloomfield Hills High School, was part of an “all-star” band at the 97th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on Thanksgiving morning. Miller plays the trumpet in his high school marching band, jazz band and symphony band. He was selected after submitting an application and auditioning to be one of the 185 musicians nationwide accepted into the Macy’s Great American Marching Band, according to an email. The band is under the direction of Richard Good and Doug Rosener, of Auburn University. “Along with approximately 40 flags and See PARADE on page 12A

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oldest ski destinations in the country, to the Boyne Resorts properties near Petoskey to municipal-owned slopes like Hickory Hills Recreation Area in Traverse City. Among the most exciting additions to Michigan’s slopes this season is the debut of the Camelot 6 at The Highlands at Harbor Springs. The six-person, high-speed Doppelmayr D-Line bubble chairlift is a first in the Midwest. In a nutshell, the new chairlift provides a warmer, more comfortable lift to the top of the hill. Across Michigan, snow sports enthusiasts will find a range of upgrades, including new chairlifts, additional lighting, improved snow-making and grooming, quicker access to the slopes and new dining and other amenities. “There is a lot of good news for snow lovers right now as demand for skiing continues to grow following the pandemic in 2020. What we are seeing is more investing in infrastructure, including snowmaking and chairlifts,” says Steve Kershner, chairman of the Michigan Snowsports Industries Association and director of snow sports for Shanty Creek Resort in Bellaire. “Ultimately all of us who love to ski in Michigan are the benefactors of these investments.” The Camelot 6 at The Highlands, formerly Boyne Highlands, is expected to begin operating early this month. December The bubble lift features heated, extra wide, ergonomically designed seats with footrests. A tinted, weatherproof bubble keeps riders warm and protected while being whisked up the slopes at a fast speed. It also boasts advanced safety features.

That addition is one of many improvements at the Boyne Resorts property, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The resort also has expanded night skiing and added new dining options, including a Waffle Cabin on the slopes, a pop-up chophouse restaurant at the Country Club of Boyne and a Mexican twist at the Zoo Bar. More outdoor bars are being added — to improve apres-ski options — along the base area. At nearby Boyne Mountain, two new lifts are opening up this season, replacing old ones. One is a four-person Doppelmayr fixed-grip chairlift that will haul skiers uphill in less than four minutes, half the time of the former ride.. The other is a three-person Doppelmayr fixed grip chairlift that will provide skiers and riders with a quicker trip upward as well as improved loading and unloading. You might remember that Boyne Mountain is home to SkyBridge Michigan, a 1,200-foot-long pedestrian bridge that opened in the fall of 2022. For the holidays, the 118-foot-high bridge will be outfitted with a holiday light installation by Zoro’s Lights of Livonia. The display features more than 150,000 twinkling lights and will be illuminated through March 31. At Crystal Mountain, look for quicker access to the slopes, lessons to take home with you, and the ability to pay for lessons online in advance, saving time at check-in at the Mountain Adventure Zone. Like other ski areas, the Thompsonville resort is working to improve the learning experience for children and is introducing Flaik. Flaik uses a GPS tag that students wear during their lessons allowing instructors to track their progress. It also allows instructors and parents to locate kids on the slopes. Student progress reports and satisfac-

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Boyne Mountain’s SkyBridge Michigan is outfited with a holiday light display. tion surveys will be included in the ‘Re-live Your Lesson’ follow-up messaging. “We’re excited about implementing Flaik for Crystal’s Snowsports school because it allows kids and their parents to ‘re-live the lesson’ even after the session is over,” said Chris Fisher, director of Snowsports. “Plus,

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WEST BLOOMFIELD — On Nov. 19, at approximately 10:40 a.m., a resident reported that a check belonging to her that she had written was possibly taken from a drop box for outgoing mail. The check was reportedly altered and cashed by an unknown suspect. The incident may have occurred in Southfield, according to the report. The case was turned over to detectives.

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WEST BLOOMFIELD — In a report dated Nov. 19, sometime between 1 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., two pairs of shoes, a jacket and a Social Security card were stolen from an unlocked vehicle on Gramercy Circle. No suspects were reported.

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rom concerts to plays and more, stages across the region will be brimming with holiday cheer this year. Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts in Detroit’s holiday programming includes the soulful and jazzy Dave Koz and Friends 25th Anniversary Christmas Tour Dec. 7 and the witty, musical show “One Sleepy Night” — about a grandfather, his telescope and the meaning of Christmas — Dec. 15. Tickets: www.musichall.org or (313) 887-8500. “Our holiday lineup is a great illustration of Music Hall’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, which really dates back to our founding in 1928 as a variety house,” Music Hall Director of Development Julie Gervais said via email. “This holiday season has dance, a couple of different musical genres, and a brand-new Urban Theater production — a musical that we’re all excited to see for the first time!” The Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, located on the main campus of Macomb Community College in Clinton Township, will feature the holiday shows Celtic Angels Christmas Dec. 8, the Detroit Concert Choir Dec. 9, the Macomb Symphony Orchestra Dec. 10 and PRISM Men’s

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WEST BLOOMFIELD — West Bloomfield resident Steven Lawrence has been a decorated runner throughout his 32-year competitive running career, and he just added another notable achievement to his résumé. On Oct. 8 at the Abbott World Marathon Majors Wanda Age Group World Championships in Chicago, Lawrence, competing in the 45-49 age group, finished first in his age group with a time of 2 hours and 25 minutes. The 26.2-mile race occurred within the Bank of America Chicago Marathon and featured over 2,700 racers competing for the top spot in their respective age groups. Lawrence took first earlier this year at the Boston Marathon on April 17, competing in the 49-59 age category. Lawrence has been competing in a pair of marathons each year and said he changed some training techniques going into the world championship marathon. “For this cycle going into Chicago, I got up to about 100 miles over six to eight weeks,” Lawrence said. “That was one of the changes I made this go around. I cross-trained on Sundays and ran the other six days a week. I maybe did two or three doubles, so even though I was doing six days a week, I was probably getting eight or nine runs in.” Lawrence, 45, was born and raised in Ontario, Canada, representing Canada when racing, and has resided in West Bloomfield for six years now with his wife and children. Lawrence ran track and field and cross country at the University of Michigan up until graduating in 2001, and he currently works for New Balance in the data and analytics department. Whether it’s his own personal running journey, his job, or even his own children who now run for their middle school cross country and track and field teams, Lawrence said the sport of running has played a vital role in his life. “It’s definitely had a big impact,” Lawrence said. “Early in my career, I was quite obsessed about it, and all throughout high school, it was a huge part of my life. I did a lot of trips and got to go to three world championships and got to travel a whole bunch. I was fortunate enough to land at Michigan and meet a whole bunch of great friends.” Lawrence plans to run the 2024 Boston Marathon on April 15 of next year.

West Bloomfield resident Steven Lawrence competes at the Abbott World Marathon Championship in Chicago Oct. 8. Photo provided by Danielle Turner-Lawrence

Peek Inside Your Health: Full Body MRI Screenings Unveil Silent Issues Before Symptoms Arise SOUTHFIELD- Full body MRI clinics have gained national attention lately, as TV personalities publicly share their personal full body scan experiences. One actress credits the scan for saving her life after doctors dismissed her unexplained pain for months. After various tests, including a CT scan, had “unremarkable” results, the pregnant actress became her own advocate, searched out a full body MRI clinic and discovered she had pancreatic cancer. Thanks to early detection the tumor was removed successfully. As a general rule, when symptoms occur related to cancer, it usually has progressed to stage three or four. Even with annual physicals, there are limitations. Most screenings only

cover about 29% of cancers with 71% occurring outside of where doctors are able to screen. However, full body MRI scans can detect cancer in every organ from the top of the head through the genitals and can detect it very early. For a long time, full body MRI scans were available only in select areas outside of Michigan, requiring expensive flights like in Vancouver or California. However, this changed when a clinic opened in Southfield, making these scans available to Metro Detroit residents. “Our advanced MRI screening can detect cancers very early when they are as small as a pencil eraser and are more easily treatable. If cancer goes undetected, however, it can grow into stage three or stage four with difficult

treatments. We can also identify conditions such as brain, abdominal, chest, and groin aneurysms,” stated the founder of the Southfield clinic called Bionicc Body Screening. The primary focus of Bionicc Body Screening is to deliver peace of mind, offering a comprehensive and detailed imaging of the body’s internal structures. The ultimate hope is for excellent health. However, in the event that something is detected, the advanced screening aims to catch any potential issues at their earliest stages. This approach offers the best opportunity for successful treatment outcomes, should the need arise. Robert B., age 50, opted for a full body scan from Bionicc Body Screening and a very small tumor

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dancers, the marching band joins the parade as they march along Central Park and down 6th Avenue in NYC, concluding with a performance in Herald Square, directly in front of Macy’s,” the email states. Miller understands that the opportunity he earned is not one that comes along every day. “Being able to perform for all of America was a unique experience,” Miller stated via email. “I hope more people are able to participate in this amazing experience.” Miller’s mom, Debbie Binder, who is the West Bloomfield Township clerk, shared some thoughts about her son’s accomplishment. “It was a magnificent experience to see Ross march down 6th Avenue representing the State of Michigan,” Binder stated via email. “His hard work and dedication definitely paid off and Ross had an experience of a lifetime. The impact is immeasurable and the memories are forever.” Miller’s dad, Eric, had a “wow” reaction to the band’s performance, and he expressed gratitude for the chance to be a part of his son’s experience. “We were so thankful to (be) able to share it with him,” Eric Miller stated via email. Call Staff Writer Mark Vest at (586) 498-1052.

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that don’t normally open for foster kids because they have to be in a brick-and-mortar school,” she said. Bacheller said some students did better with the online format, without the social pressures that come along with school. However, she said it required her to fill in the gaps that were not being provided by face-to-face education at the time. She said that is not a realistic situation for most families. When both parents are working, it is more difficult to hold kids accountable for their schoolwork, “It did allow for more opportunities to connect and build that trust and relationship, because I wasn’t competing with a

school schedule and a sports schedule and a work schedule and everything, so we had no other choice but to find ways to connect and get them feeling connected,” Bacheller said. Lara Bouse, the executive director of Fostering Forward Michigan, said that, “in a nutshell, COVID made foster care harder.” Throughout this time, Bouse said, many children who were previously in foster care were adopted, but that also meant foster parents were no longer able to take in other children. “COVID really created some new challenges and forced foster parents to look at their own capacity and what they could and couldn’t do, and so we lost quite a few foster homes during COVID and after, and at this point, we need to replace those homes,” Bouse said. It was especially challenging for some

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Oakland County teams shine at swim and dive state finals The Michigan High School Athletic Association swim and dive state finals marked a successful end to the season for a slew of Oakland County teams Nov. 18. Whether it was at Eastern Michigan University (D1), the Holland Aquatic Center (D2), or Oakland University (D3), Oakland County was well represented on the podium. Some teams showcased their young core, some teams had a proper send-off for their seniors, and some are eager to get next season started after their state finals performance.

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Behind their back-to-back state champion in sophomore Elizabeth Eichbrecht, West Bloomfield has a lot to be excited about in 2024 after their 13th-place finish at the Division 1 state finals. “Actually, their goal already for next year is to take fourth in the state,” West Bloomfield coach Ronson Webster said. “They’re super pumped up and excited for the next season.” Eichbrecht successfully defended her state championships in the 200-yard and 500-yard freestyle while sophomore Bryn Cusack placed just outside the topeight in the 100-yard backstroke, finishing ninth. West Bloomfield will lean on Eichbrecht and Cusack in 2024.

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Farmington’s sixth-place finish at the Division 2 state finals not only exceeded expectations for the Falcons this season but also put the final stamp on an impressive high school swimming career for seniors Mackenzie Bushey and Emme D’Errico. “Both of those two you just mentioned are fantastic kids and talented in the water, but what’s going to be missed in addition to what they bring in terms of times is just their leadership role, leading and showing what you have to do in training day-in and day-out and showing how to set goals and go after those goals,” Farmington coach Kyle Kinyon said. “All those intangibles they bring have been such a great demonstration to the other girls on the team.” Bushey (Toledo commit) and D’Errico (Hope College commit) will both continue their swimming careers at the collegiate level, but not before making an impact one last time for the Falcons at the state finals. Bushey earned the state championship in the 100yard breaststroke and state runner-up in the 200-yard IM, while D’Errico finished fifth in the 200-yard freestyle and sixth in the 100-yard butterfly. Bushey and D’Errico teamed up with juniors Annika Cho and Sydney Visser for the state championship in the 200-yard medley relay and sixth in the 400-yard freestyle relay.

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sold out at press time, but the Detroit Symphony Orchestra has plenty of other seasonal concerts for all ages at the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center in Detroit. The 11-member vocal ensemble Voctave will perform sans the orchestra during “It Feels Like Christmas” Dec. 8. A Tiny Tots concert by Fox & Branch will offer rootsy sing-alongs Dec. 9. The short film “The Snowman” will be accompanied by the DSO during a Young People’s Family Concert Dec. 9. The DSO plays its annual “Home for the Holidays” shows Dec. 15-17. “The Music of the Nutcracker with the DSO” Dec. 20 and “‘Elf ’ in Concert” Dec. 22-23 round out the programming. Tickets: (313) 576-5111 or www.detroitsymphony.com. “Orchestra Hall is a magical place during the holiday season: from classical, pops, and family performances, to our beloved

Home for the Holidays program,” DSO Creative Director of Popular and Special Programming Jessica Slais said by email. “We invite Detroit audiences to celebrate cherished holiday traditions and make new memories with the DSO.” 313 Presents brings a wide range of festive productions to various venues. Detroit’s Fox Theatre will host “A Magical Cirque Christmas” Dec. 8, “Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet” Dec. 10, Brett Eldridge’s Christmas concert Dec. 15, Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis Dec. 17, “The Illusionists — Magic of the Holidays” Dec. 21-23 and Charlie Wilson Dec. 31. Little Caesars Arena will feature TransSiberian Orchestra Dec. 23 and WWE Holiday Tour Dec. 27. Tickets: (800) 745-3000 or www.313presents.com. Take in the vibrant wonder of the Mag-

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to go change the flag, and the harness that holds it there broke from so many years of neglect,” he said. “And that flag just stayed up there and didn’t come down, and it’s still up there today.” Kay estimated that it took a few hours to clean up the site. Kay said that, unbeknownst to him and Green, the pair learned they had trespassed. However, after learning of what the trespassing involved, the township and the Chaldean Community Foundation were on board with their efforts. In fact, there was so much support that on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, a peace memorial rededication ceremony took place on the site. The ceremony was attended by state and local officials and included remarks from a local veteran, as well as the playing of taps by Green. The ceremony also included a poetry reading from an inscription that is on a wall located at the site. According to Kay, the Walnut Lake Women’s Club put the wall on the site to commemorate fallen veterans. The poem’s author was William Stanley

Braithwaite, an African-American poet born in 1878. Kaplan was one of the attendees at the event. He said that it was a beautiful ceremony that was well-planned by Kay and Green. “Historical events are interesting to people,” he said. “I think it’s good for the community to be educated about past war heroes and those who served to protect our country.” Green acknowledged the support of the Chaldean Community Foundation. “They were going to knock this thing down because they didn’t know what it was, but as soon as they heard that it has to do with veterans, the military, and what it meant, they were all for keeping it and supporting it,” he said. “So Steve and I, a couple times a year, will go out and mow the grass and trim.” From Green’s perspective, what it took to clean up the site of the memorial and have a rededication ceremony demonstrates that people can make a difference, and that it doesn’t always have to be with money. “It can be with time, your energy or your effort,” he said. Green also shared another positive that resulted from the process. “Bringing together the different cultures,” he said. “Steve and I happen to be Jewish, and the Chaldeans, of course, are

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ning 1.5 miles, has returned to Pine Knob Music Theatre through December 30.” Have a Santa-worthy belly laugh during the hilarious sketches that make up “Into the Santaverse,” the 13th annual original holiday revue at GoComedy! in Ferndale. The show runs Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 23 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7. Tickets or more info: (248) 327-0575 or www.gocomedy.net. For a big, bold dose of cheer, the Motor City Brass Band will perform “Sounds of the Season” at 3 p.m. Dec. 17 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center in Dearborn. Tickets or more information: www.mcbb.org, www.dearborntheater.com or (313) 943-2354.

“Motor City Brass Band looks forward to getting you in the holiday spirit with music for every age,” Music Director and Conductor Gordon Ward said by email. “In addition to your holiday favorites, we are also pleased to present ‘Christmas is Coming!’ — a new piece by composer Paul LovattCooper.” The Ringwald Theatre, inside Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center in Ferndale, will present Vince Kelley’s “Jingle Babs” through Dec. 18. The comedic show imagines Barbra Streisand doing a live TV show in conjunction with her 1967 Christmas album, except that a terrible snowstorm has prevented her special guests from getting to the studio, forcing the studio staff band to improvise. Tickets: www.theringwald.com. For more holiday events and stories, visit candgnews.com.

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Cho posted all-State finishes in the 200-yard IM (7th) and 100-yard breaststroke (8th).

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Mercy also earned state runner-up in the 400-yard freestyle relay courtesy of Higgins and the freshmen trio of Avery Tack, Leah Greaves and Campbell Shore. Conway, Tack, Greaves and Shore earned the state championship in the 200-yard freestyle relay. Tack earned all-State finishes in the 100-yard (3rd) and 200-yard freestyle (3rd), while Schwab posted all-State finishes in the 200-yard IM (6th) and 100-yard butterfly (3rd). Senior Elena Garza also earned an all-State finish in the 100-yard butterfly with an eighth-place finish, while Shore earned all-State in the 100-yard freestyle, finishing fifth. Junior Jenna Matigian earned sixth in the one-meter diving. For more results, see the full story at candgnews.com.

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During an inspection, Helfman also recommends looking for tree branches on the roof and trees against the house. “If you have trees against the side of your house and the branches or the leaves slowly rub against your roof or the side of your house, you would be surprised how over time it could rub a hole, it could wear away the shingles and it will expose your roof to a leak very quickly,” Helfman said. When a homeowner sees black streaks, that is mold, which also accelerates the death of a roof. Highly shaded areas with highmoisture conditions may have moss growth on the roof, which could be a potential source of mold in an attic. While cleaning gutters, a homeowner might notice granules in their gutter. “There’s always going to be granules in your gutter,” Helfman said. “However, the amount of granules is what you need to look for because if it’s a light amount, it’s OK, but if it’s a thick amount and it seems to be more than normal, that’s when you know your roof is at the end of its lifespan.” Cavendish shared that some of the consequences of not maintaining a roof are potential water damage to plaster or drywall, paint bubbling, and dark spots on the paint such as mold or mildew. Once it is determined that there are issues with the roof, it is time to hire a contractor. “Homeowners have been programmed to get three bids, and there’s nothing wrong with getting three bids because it helps you understand pricing a little better,” Helfman

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the season called “2024: A Ski Odyssey.” The program is aimed at prospective skiers ages 9 and above. The program includes two group lessons, equipment rental and lift tickets for just $50 a lesson. At the end of the second lesson, skiers can purchase a Bargain Pass for the remainder of the season for $100 and receive a $100 discount off a ski package. “All of us at Nub’s are stoked to see how this goes as it’s a real chance for us to bring new skiers into the sport,” said Ben Doornbos, general manager. Among the many improvements at Shanty Creek Resort in Bellaire is the expansion of operating hours for its open-air shuttle, the Skibra. Painted like a zebra, the Skibra makes it easier for skiers and riders to get around the 5,500-acre resort, which is home to four distinct villages. Like other resorts, Shanty Creek is moving toward all cashless transactions. This season guests will simply swipe or tap their cards or smart devices for resort-related transactions. Guests without non-cash forms of payment will find kiosks throughout the resort to convert to prepaid cards. The Treetops Resort in Gaylord is un-

Michigan sees second year of double-digit growth for outdoor industry Michigan’s outdoor recreation industry grew by almost 12% last year, the second-straight year of double-digit growth. Industry proponents say Michigan must invest more heavily in trails, public lands and outdoor-related businesses, but state officials are expecting a slowdown next year as a pandemic-era boom subsides. Visit www. candgnews.com for the full article. veiling a state-of-the-art ski instruction program called Terrain Based Learning. That program is a process for teaching beginner skiers and snowboarders that uses purposebuilt snow features, helping novices learn the movements, sensations and body positioning needed for the sport. Treetops is the only ski area in Michigan offering the program. “We are so excited to offer this new way of learning to our guests. Our instructors are exclusively trained by the Snow Operating team who has trademarked the program. We can’t wait to see the smiles on the snow as kids and adults alike take their turn in the Terrain Based Learning adventure, allowing them to enjoy the sport sooner with no fear,” said Barry Owens, general manager. Greg Tasker is a Traverse City-based freelance writer.

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“As long as your home is safe and secure and you are willing to do the work to help a child, you don’t have to have any special skills. We’re going to help people learn what they need to learn in order to do it,” Bouse said. The licensing process provides training and resources to help foster parents with what they need to know. “Foster care is incredibly rewarding, especially when you get to watch the system work well and provide great outcomes for children and families,” Bouse said. For more information on becoming a foster parent in Michigan, visit fcnp.org.

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then normalcy comes at the expense of dollars,” Bacheller said. She added that she likes to provide kids with as many experiences as she can, but those can get expensive as well. Recently, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced an increase in financial support for foster parents. The increased allocation of funds is part of the bipartisan budget that was recently signed by Whitmer, part of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ effort to address Michigan’s shortage in foster parents. Bouse said the calculations for the foster care daily rate reimbursement do automatically account for inflation. “The increases we’ve seen recently, in the past couple of years, have just barely begun to get that daily rate up to where inflation should have taken it if it had increased at the same inflation rate that everything else had,” Bouse said. “While goods and services and groceries are becoming more and more expensive, there hasn’t been an increase to that reimbursement rate for what foster parents end up spending out of their own pocket.”

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Bouse said that, even with these reimbursement increases, Michigan offers less than other states in the country. “It still hasn’t gotten us to the point where foster parents are receiving a realistic daily reimbursement for the care and safety and wellbeing of a child,” Bouse said. “But the dollars allow for foster parents to have a little more flexibility in helping youth participate in extracurricular activities and to be able to replace clothing or weather-appropriate attire as the seasons change. So, every little bit helps.”

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members of the Pine Lake Estates community voiced their concern on the safety of crossing the road. “What we have always found lacking in West Bloomfield that we can find in other communities … is walkability and safety for that walkability,” Pine Lake Estates resident Tony Arcaro said as his wife and two kids stood by his side. Pine Lake Estates has 280 homes with access to a private beach on Pine Lake. The homes are located on both sides of Long Lake Road, meaning that people on the south side of the subdivision must cross Long Lake Road to have access to the beach. “There is no visibility, and the cars are flying,” Pine Lake Estates resident Christy Lusch said. “Walking across it is an accident waiting to happen.” Following public comment, the board discussed options. The price listed for this crosswalk to become a reality is $200,000, according to Township Supervisor Steven Kaplan. Although the board seemed to be sympathetic that residents feel unsafe, the vote resulted in postponement. As Pine Lake Estates residents began to walk back to their seats from the podium, Trustee Diane Rosenfeld-Swimmer said, “It doesn’t mean that we are not seriously looking into this. It just means we want to look at it with the full review.” Kaplan said he is passionate about this project, noting that around five years ago there were inquiries about a crosswalk being installed. “Those morphed into a more formal request by the homeowner’s association. … I tried to spearhead the production and creation of the crosswalk,” Kaplan said. Throughout his efforts, Kaplan and the secretary of the Pine Lake Estates board of directors Rochelle Kaplan (no relation) at-

tended a Road Commission for Oakland County meeting a few months ago to voice their opinions on this topic. According to Kaplan, following the meeting, Road Commission Managing Director Dennis Kolar called Kaplan and explained that the commission could pay for the $20,000 engineering of the crosswalk, but not the entire project. Although the Road Commission would take care of $20,000, Clerk Debbie Binder does not believe the installment of a crosswalk would be worth it. “I have a hard time with this. I understand the concern and appreciate the concern. I also feel like we have a lot of other areas that have requested a crosswalk or probably would like to, and I’m not inclined to support that kind of expenditure on something that doesn’t benefit more people,” Binder said at the meeting. Kaplan responded to that comment with an analogy: “There are three patients that need to be treated with one surgeon,

is difficult to get any of them approved. He emphasized the fact that his colleagues agree the crosswalk is needed. Kaplan said the board will seek funding sources for the project, which will be revisited in a year. Rochelle Kaplan, who was not in attendance at the meeting, has been working since 2016 to make this crosswalk happen, and having it postponed leaves her wondering why. “It feels to me like they are not doing their job, and at this point they want us to go away,” she said. “That is unacceptable.”

CITY OF ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF GENERAL ORDINANCE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the November 20, 2023 Regular Meeting of the City of Orchard Lake Village Council the second reading and adoption was held on the General Ordinance Amendment, Article III - Fire Code, Section 20-42 Open Burning. This ordinance will take effect ten (10) days following publication of this notice. Complete copies of the full text of the General Ordinance are available for inspection by and distribution to the public between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, except legal holidays, at City Hall. Rhonda McClellan CityClerk@CityofOrchardLake.com 0186-2349

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CITY OF KEEGO HARBOR CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF ADOPTION: ORDINANCE 23C-03, ADOPTION OF CHAPTER 50 OF THE KEEGO HARBOR CODE OF ORDINANCES “LICENSING AND REGISTRATION OF SHORT TERM RENTALS” Notice is hereby given that at its meeting on November 16, 2023, the Keego Harbor City Council adopted a new chapter of its Code of Ordinances: Chapter 50, “Licensing and Registration of Short Term Rentals.” The purpose and effect of the ordinance is to permit and regulate the establishment of not more than ten short term rentals in the city. Such units must be registered with and licensed by the city, with licenses to be renewed annually, and all such units must meet the standards set forth in the ordinance, including limitations on noise, parking, occupancy, and nuisances, and requirements for life safety, which may be verified by inspection. The ordinance establishes penalties for violations and a license revocation procedure. The ordinance shall take effect ten days following this publication. To learn more about Paws With A Cause and to find out how you help, just download this app and watch the story come to life!

A complete copy of the ordinance may be examined at the Keego Harbor City Hall, 2025 Beechmont St., Keego Harbor, MI 48320, during the City’s regular business hours, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM through 5:00 PM, or on the city’s website at any time. This notice is published pursuant to the requirements of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, PA 110 of 2006, as amended. Tammy Neeb, Clerk City of Keego Harbor

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CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF ADOPTION: ORDINANCE 2023-04, AN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NUMBER 48 “ZONING” Notice is hereby given that at its meeting on November 16, 2023, the Keego Harbor City Council approved an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance Number 48 of the Code of Ordinances. Sections amended were Article II, Section 2.00, Article IV, Sections 4.01 and 4A.01, Article XV, Section 15.30, and Article XIII, Section 13.01 of the Zoning Ordinance. The amendments define short term rentals, and permit them in the NR Neighborhood Residential and RT Residential Townhome districts subject to the City’s new Short Term Rental Ordinance (Chapter 50). The amendments also establish a parking requirement of one space per 3 occupants at maximum occupancy for short term rentals. The ordinance shall take effect ten days following this publication.

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Oath of Office for Newly Elected Council Members; Elected the Mayor & Mayor Pro Tern; Approved the 1st Quarter Budget Amendments for FY 2023-24; Held a Public Hearing on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding for 2024 & Adopted a Resolution for the Annual Application; Approved the Greater West Bloomfield Cable Communications Commission (GWBCCC) Budget & Revised Allocation of Cable Revenue; Held the First Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 14.01, Article IV, Section 4.09 (D) (Swimming Pools) relative to Setbacks for in-ground swimming pools on the lakeside; Held the First Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 14.01, Article IV, Section 4.15 (D) (2) (b) (HV AC Equipment) relative to screening requirements for swimming pool equipment; Held the Second Reading & Adoption of General Ordinance Amendment, Article III - Fire Code, Section 20-42 Open Burning; Approved an IT Service Agreement with Oakland County; Adopted a Resolution urging West Bloomfield School District to Reconsider their Plan to Demolish Roosevelt Elementary School in Keego Harbor; Accepted all Department Reports.

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and that surgeon is going to treat one of those three. He is not going to pick among them. I believe we have a hazardous, perilous area here, and we owe it to the public to maintain safety.” Kaplan said that while he is not critical of his colleagues on the board, he “did not think they made credible arguments.” “The fact is we do have money in our general account, and we could afford $180,000 for the crosswalk,” he said. Kaplan said he is not sure that the project will get approved or finished. Because of high demand for road improvements, it

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MADISON HEIGHTS — According to a police report, someone damaged a 2015 Ford by kicking it while it was parked in the 32000 block of Concord Drive around 5 p.m. Nov. 7. The suspect is known to the victim, a 53-yearold resident of Indiana. An investigation was ongoing.

Juveniles caught stealing from sporting goods store

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Police Department responded to a sporting goods store in the 2100 block of South Telegraph Road for a retail fraud at 6:55 p.m. Nov. 9. According to reports, several young males stole various items, including mouthguards, backpacks and face shields from the store. Witnesses saw the males flee in a silver Dodge Durango. Officers quickly located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. They recovered the stolen merchandise and placed all three of the juvenile occupants into custody. The three were brought back to the station, where they were picked up by their mothers. The case was sent to the Oakland County Juvenile Court for review.

Police looking for man passing bogus ‘motion picture’ money

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to a grocery store in the 1100 block of South Rochester Road for a report of a person passing “motion picture” fake U.S. currency at 12:06 p.m. Nov. 24. The same person — a man in his late 20s — reportedly did this twice, once Oct. 15 and again Oct. 24. The person purchased less than $6 in product and gave the clerk a $50 fake bill. The manager provided video of the suspect. The case was turned over to detectives for further investigation.

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THE 1980S ACROSS 1. *”Heaven’s on Fire” band 5. *Setting of “Cheers” TV show 8. Derive 13. “I’m ____ you!” 14. Gas station brand 15. Affirmatives 16. Image in Orthodox Church 17. *Robert Wagner or Stephanie Powers, on TV 18. *Vote for H.W. Bush, e.g. 19. *Weird Al’s last name 21. Forum, pl. 22. Dog-____ book 23. Clingy plant 24. Spiky succulent 27. Accumulates (2 words) 31. Turkish military leader 32. Consequence 35. *Wintour of Vogue 36. Zoroaster follower 38. E in B.C.E. 39. #53 Down, third person singular 40. Do like exhaust pipe 41. Hertz’ offering 43. Extra cost 44. Expert, in U.K. (2 words) 46. *Ricky Martin’s boy band 48. Arrival time acronym 49. *Piano player Lee Curreri on “Fame” 51. *Baltimore player 53. *Mikhail Gorbachev’s policy 56. Recipient of money 57. *Umberto Eco’s “The ____ of the Rose” 58. Oration station 60. Some tournaments 61. In the thick of 62. Place, in French 63. Not at all good 64. Bitty 65. Other than what is DOWN 1. Ornamental pond dweller 2. Deep black 3. Greek promenade 4. Shakespeare’s output 5. * Lou Reed’s “Home of the ____” 6. Like thick smoke 7. Campus military org. 8. Attractive to look at 9. *”Back to the Future” car

10. One on drugs 11. Cecum, pl. 12. Is, in Paris 14. “A horse is ____ ____, of course, of course” 20. Resin-producing tree 23. Took the bait 24. *Christopher Reeve’s sartorial style in “Superman II” 25. Old World lizard 26. Indigenous person from Suriname or Guyana 27. Surveyor’s map 28. Mix-up 29. Not married 30. Promenade in Spain 33. Tournament ranking 34. Remains container 37. *Washington’s volcano Mount ____ ____

39. *Close of “The Big Chill” 41. Genetic initials 42. Entertained 45. Affirm to be true 47. Cavatappi or udon, sing. 49. Scapegoat’s due 50. Fiber crop variety 51. Head of family

52. Deed hearing 53. Chew on 54. Schooner canvas 55. *TV’s “Family ____” 56. Sound of explosion 59. *”Peggy ____ Got Married”

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DEC. 6

Essential Cocktail Techniques: Learn from Tammy’s Tastings, 7-8 p.m., West Bloomfield Township Public Library - Main Branch, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, wblib.org

Menorah in the D: Lighting of Detroit Menorah, fire show, hot soup and cider, live music, dancing dreidels, strolling street performers and more, 5 p.m., Campus Martius Park, 800 Woodward Ave. in Detroit, also on Zoom, MenorahInTheD.com

DEC. 9

Graham Cracker House Build-Off: For grades 6-12, 2:30-4:30 p.m., West Bloomfield Township Public Library - Main Branch, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, register at wblib.org

DEC. 10

Hand-crafted Christmas: Learn about history of various handicrafts, also holiday decorations on display during open house at home of Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society, 1-4 p.m., Orchard Lake Museum, 3951 Orchard Lake Road, free admission but donations appreciated, gwbhs.org/events Christmas Carol Sing: 7 p.m., Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 4800 Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield, (248) 682-5441

‘The Nutcracker’: Presented by Valentina’s Ballet Theatre, 2 and 5 p.m. Dec. 16, and 3 p.m. Dec. 17, The Berman Center For the Performing Arts, 6600 W. Maple Road in West Bloomfield, www.theberman.org/ calendar-of-events

ONGOING

‘Talley’s Folly’: Unlikely love story between Jewish immigrant and Protestant from conservative family, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays until Dec. 17, The Inspired Acting Company, 1124 E. West Maple Drive in Walled Lake, inspiredacting.org

Nature craft workshops: Dec. 14 (pinecone mobile) and Dec. 21 (wild ornaments), 5-6:30 p.m., Recreation Activities Center, 4640 Walnut Lake Road in West Bloomfield, wbparks.org/event/nature-craft-workshops Lakes Area Amputee Support Group: Meets 6:30 p.m. every second Tuesday of month, Ropp Clinic, 2075 E. West Maple Road, Suite B-207, in Commerce Township, register at (248) 669-9222 Live music: 7-10 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, Fork n’ Pint, 4000 Cass-Elizabeth Road in Waterford, (248) 7913256, forknpintcasslake.com Health workshops: For chronic pain, high blood pressure and more, hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, beaumonthealth.digitalsignup.com

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Learn to play platform tennis: Waterford Paddle Club to teach high-energy racquet sport, noon-2 p.m., Waterford Oaks County Park, 1702 Scott Lake Road, (248) 645-9671 or (248) 858-0916

ROSEVILLE TEACHERS RECEIVE MSGCU GRANTS ROSEVILLE — Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union recently announced its 2023 Classroom Cash Grants recipients, which included teachers from the Roseville Community Schools district. Kaiser Elementary School teacher April Clos, Roseville Middle School teacher Maryann Smith and Roseville High School teacher Keith Silage all received grants. Each teacher received a grant worth up to $750 to help implement innovative learning experiences designed to promote students’ exploration, independent thinking and problem-solving. Teachers submitted project ideas in math, science, literacy, social and emotional learning, and physical education. Classroom Cash Grants winners were determined based on total votes cast by students, parents, colleagues, family members and friends during an 11-day public online voting campaign. MSGCU awarded more than $45,000 to 64 educators from 54 schools across the metro Detroit area. The Classroom Cash Grants initiative has funded nearly 1,200 projects since it launched 18 years ago.

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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.

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS MAKE FOOD DONATION

COMMERCE TOWNSHIP — The Walled Lake Central student council delivered items from its canned food drive to the Hospitality House Food Pantry Nov. 11. According to a press release, Walled Lake Central’s Canned Food Drive is the largest donation the Hospitality House receives each year. The Hospitality House Food Pantry is located at 2075 E. West Maple Road, B204, in Commerce Township.

‘Talley’s Folly’ set to run at Inspired Acting Company WALLED LAKE — The Inspired Acting Company is scheduled to run the PulitzerPrize-winning play “Talley’s Folly” Dec. 1-17. The play, by Lanford Wilson, is described as a romantic comedy that tackles issues ranging from antisemitism to coping with trauma. According to a press release, the play was written in 1979 and unfolds against the backdrop of a dilapidated and forgotten boathouse on the Talley farm on the Fourth of July, 1944, with D-Day having taken place the month prior. “The backdrop of the war helps raise issues of patriotism, capitalism and anti-Semitism,” the release states. “But it’s also a love story, where the characters grapple with issues of love, identity, and the courage to embrace the unknown. The play takes place in one act with no intermission, set in ninety-seven minutes of real time, with no set change. Lanford Wilson’s masterful storytelling weaves a rich tapestry of emotions and cultural nuances that resonate with audiences to this day.” Performances are scheduled to take place at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays. General admission tickets cost $35, or $30 for those under 30 and over 65. To purchase tickets, visit inspired acting.org or call (248) 863-9953.