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SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Beckett Fowler, a 3-year-old Shelby Township resident, was diagnosed with brain cancer March 22 and spent much of this year in another state receiving treatment. When he returned home last month, he found it transformed thanks to the work of a team of businesses and designers assembled by the Suite Dreams Project. Beckett and his parents have been in Tennessee at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for the better part of the last six months, where Beckett underwent surgery to remove his tumor as well as 30 rounds of radiation and five rounds of chemotherapy. Beckett’s three siblings remained in Michigan during the treatment. Beckett now has returned home cancer-free but will need to return to St. Jude every three months for scans. His cancer, atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor, is rare and aggressive. Back in August, the annual Gasoline Alley car show in Utica made supporting Beckett and his family a point of emphasis. Beckett’s dad is the family’s sole provider, and he had been unable to work due

ABOVE: The Suite Dreams Project reached out to 3-year-old Beckett Fowler’s family in Shelby Township to redo Beckett’s bedroom in a monster truck theme. LEFT: Once the Suite Dreams Project got involved, it decided to fix up the entire house and redid all four bedrooms for the Fowler children. Photos provided by Sheri Daugherty

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Utica Reptarium expanding to include 30,000-square-foot LegaSea Aquarium BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com

UTICA — The Reptarium is expanding to a building just across the street with an additional 30,000 square feet on Van Dyke Avenue in Utica. The new facility, called the LegaSea Aquarium, will add to the Van Dyke corridor and bring many visitors to the region from all over. The LegaSea Aquarium is located at 45550 Van Dyke Ave. Tyler Kranak — the general manager for the LegaSea Aquarium and Reptarium who oversees all aspects of the facility from animal husbandry, staffing, hiring, human resources, guest services and community outreach — was brought on after Barczyk was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer. “Many people hear the news of terminal illness and roll over, give up or lose hope, but not Brian. Brian is the single most motivated, inspired and hardest working man I have ever met, and Brian never let the diagnosis define him,” Kranak said. “Brian has, for 35 years, worked in the animal industry as a snake breeder with his company BHB reptiles (BHB is named after Brian’s initials, Brian Henry Barczyk) founded by him and his wife, Lori Barczyk. In 2018, they opened their first ever reptile zoo, The Reptarium, as a way of getting out of the pet trade and snake breeding business and give more to the education of these animals rather than their sale.” He said business has been booming ever since, with a massive expansion in early 2020 that more than doubled the footprint of the Reptarium. The expansion added new exhibits including a massive anaconda enclosure, a gift shop, a two-toed sloth and a dedicated area for hosting birthday parties and private events.

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The Reptarium in Utica is expanding to include a 30,000-square-foot building on Van Dyke Avenue that will serve as the LegaSea Aquarium. ABOVE: Guests will pass over bridges and a koi pond to enter the LegaSea Aquarium. LEFT: Exhibits are under construction during a visit to the facility in mid-November. BELOW: When completed, this pool will provide visitors with an interactive stingray experience.

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Shelby Township featured artist creates pictures using fabric BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Senior Center’s featured artist for November and December is Laura Rangos, of LRDesign LLC, for her fabric art. The featured artist program has been running since 2005 and each featured artist has an exhibition at the Shelby Township Activities Center, 14975 21 Mile Road, for two months. Rangos has lived in the Rochester area for the past 25 years. Her work features custom-made, framed pictures that resemble fine paintings, but they actually are made by using patterned cotton fabrics that are cut and assembled to match designed artwork or original photographs. Each piece of material is individually stitched together and stretched over a wooden frame or base — like stretching a canvas — to create a colorful collage of quilted beauty. “I also make the frames myself, finishing them with various colors of ‘milk paint’ that accent the artwork they surround. In addition to my original works of art, I have different sized color print reproductions, as well as See RANGOS on page 7A

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UTICA TO HOST CHRISTMAS TREE-LIGHTING CELEBRATION

UTICA — The city of Utica will be hosting its 2023 downtown Utica Christmas tree-lighting celebration at 7 p.m. Dec. 9 at Memorial Park, next to the Utica Public Library at 7530 Auburn Road. Roop Raj, from Fox 2, will be the master of ceremonies, and Brian Barczyk, from the Reptarium and LegaSea Aquarium, will be the special guest. Other attractions will include fireworks, visits and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, “Stuff an Ambulance” to benefit Toys for Tots, and the Utica High School marching band.

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SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Library’s Christmas book bundle sale runs until Dec. 21 and raises money for the Friends of the Shelby Township Library. The bundles are grouped by category — such as mystery or romance — wrapped in ribbon and cost $8 each. In the library’s children’s area, children can write letters to Santa Claus and place them in a special mailbox by 5 p.m. Dec. 9. Thanks to Santa’s elves working with the Kiwanis Club of Utica-Shelby Township, each child will receive a personal response from Santa. The library is located at 52610 Van Dyke Ave.

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SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — Next week will be the last week for yard waste pickup in Shelby Township and Utica. The last day for yard waste pickup in Utica will be Dec. 14. For any questions about waste service in Utica, call the Priority Waste customer service team at (586) 228-1200. The last day for yard waste collection in Shelby Township, which is served by GFL Environmental, will be Dec. 15.

STATEWIDE — The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, along with cancer centers and other organizations nationwide, recognized November as Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung cancer is the second-most common cancer, not including skin cancer. For women, breast cancer is more common, while prostate cancer is the most common cancer for men. The institute shared the following statistics about lung cancer. • About 238,340 new cases of lung cancer will be diagnosed in 2023. • About 127,070 deaths will result from lung cancer in 2023. • Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among both men and women. • Lung cancer is responsible for about 1 in 5 of all cancer deaths. • Each year, more people die of lung cancer than of colon, breast and prostate cancers combined. • The yearly number of lung cancer deaths is declining. The estimated number of deaths in 2022 was 130,180. • The chance that a man will develop lung cancer in his lifetime is about 1 in 16. A woman’s lifetime chance of developing lung cancer is about 1 in 17. • Around 80% of lung cancer deaths are thought to be a result of smoking. To learn more about lung cancer screening at Karmanos, visit karmanos.org/lungcancerscreening.

Utica dedicates Purple Heart Trail

UTICA — On Veterans Day, the city of Utica honored Purple Heart recipients and dedicated the Utica Purple Heart Trail at the American Legion Post 351, 46146 Cass Ave. The Purple Heart Trail is a nationwide effort to pay tribute to those who have been awarded the Purple Heart medal with sections of roads dedicated to them. Signs are placed along the roads where elected leaders have designated part of the trail. Find more information at purpleheart.org/purplehearttrail. Mayor Gus Calandrino on his Facebook page called the dedication one of his “proudest moments” as mayor. Many local elected officials were present for the ceremony.

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of any subject that interests me. Creating pictures of animals, flowers, landscapes and architecture has been my latest focus, since they all challenge me to juxtapose fabric in different combinations, forming one-of-akind artwork,” she said. Exhibiting her work at art shows and art fairs has been enjoyable. “Art fairs are definitely hard work, but the rewards are plentiful. Other artists I’ve met have been very kind, offering helpful advice and sharing their art fair stories. It’s also been extremely enjoyable meeting the people who visit my booth. I’m normally a little shy, but find it easy to talk with people about my artwork and to hear about their impressions. By far, quilters are most attracted to my work because it involves a lot of quilting techniques and gorgeous batik style fabrics,” she said. He business website address is lrdesignllc.com and she can be reached at lrdesign@comcast.net. Call Staff Writer Kara Szymanski at (586) 498-1029.

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SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Officers were dispatched to the 45000 block of Elmhurst Court, near West Utica and Ryan roads, for a vandalism report at 7 a.m. Nov. 10. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the caller, who stated that his driver’s side window had been smashed out overnight while it was parked in the parking lot. There were no suspects.

Vehicle broken into, window smashed

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 12:24 a.m. Nov. 10, officers were dispatched to a business in the 49000 block of Ryan Road, north of Hamlin Road, for an attempted stolen vehicle report. Upon arrival, officers spoke to the caller, who reported that someone had broken out the window to his vehicle and removed panels from his dashboard,

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SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 7:47 p.m. Nov. 10., officers were dispatched to Ulta Beauty, 13995 Hall Road, for a retail fraud complaint. Upon arrival, officers spoke to a manager, who stated that a male suspect walked into the store and stole 42 boxes of Dior Forever Skin Glow foundation and put the boxes in his pockets. The suspect then ran out of the store and got into a minivan, which fled prior to police arrival. The total estimated cost of the stolen products is $2,310. The Shelby Township Police Department’s detective bureau was investigating. — Kara Szymanski

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SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Police officers were dispatched to a bar in the 49000 block of Ryan Road for a disorderly person complaint at 1:14 a.m. Oct. 28. Upon arrival, officers met with the caller, who was an Uber driver. He stated that he had been called to the bar to drive someone home. He said the wrong person got into his vehicle, so he told the person to get out. The person became upset, got out of the vehicle and then started kicking it, causing several dents, according to police. The Shelby Township Police Department’s detective bureau was investigating.

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SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Santa Claus is coming to town at the Packard Proving Grounds this month, and everyone is invited to celebrate. The Packard Proving Grounds wants to put a historic setting into the Christmas season, and visitors from 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 10 will have a chance to talk to Santa and Mrs. Claus, participate in several crafts, have refreshments, and receive a small gift from the Clauses. There will be photo opportunities with a historic Packard too. To ensure a stress-free experience, the Packard Proving Grounds organized this event with timed entry slots. Only 20 spaces are allotted for each half-hour time slot, which is meant to limit wait times and provide ample opportunity to visit with Santa. Time slots are at 1, 1:30, 2 or 2:30 p.m. Mary Anne Demo, executive director of the Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site, said the event is sure to be a hit. “We’re excited to welcome a VIP like

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LEFT: Junior guard Anayya Davis, who was Macomb County Player of the Year alongside Ford graduate Maddy Bettys last year, will pace the Falcons’ offense this season. RIGHT: Senior Lilah Earl dribbles the ball during a team practice Nov. 30 at Utica Ford II High School. hard and sustain effort for 32 minutes.” The Ford motto of “sustain effort for 32 minutes” was pivotal to their defensive unit that allowed the fifth fewest points per game in the MAC, and the Falcons return their star defender this season in junior guard Maria Raciti. A first year varsity player last season, Raciti was Ford’s spark plug on the defensive side last year, and she’ll be called upon this season to guard the opposing team’s best, night in and night out. “She’s our defensive specialist,” Joseph said. “She gets after people. She’s got a motor that never stops. She’ll always handle the team’s best offensive player, and I think she’s going to be the one that gets our defense going, defending at the top and handling the point guard.” Ford’s season ended last year on a close 50-44 loss to Farmington Hills Mercy in the regional semifinals behind a scoreless second quarter that created too big of a deficit to overcome. While Ford climbed back in the game to pull within three, one thing it showed the Falcons is that they belong in the regional spotlight, and that carried a level of importance to a program that hasn’t won a regional title in 40 years. With the confidence to be a regional team in mind, Joseph said the team embraces the expectations that come with being a Ford Falcon this season. “I think they really do,” Joseph said. “We talk about it and look over at the banners and the championships we won, and

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STERLING HEIGHTS — Winning 20 games, a district title and a league title will put a team on the map, and Utica Ford II girls basketball is eager to get everyone’s best this season. Following a district championship last season, an impressive 20-3 overall record, and a Macomb Area Conference White league title, the expectations of Ford basketball are peaking at the right time behind a talented core of defensive minded players, and of course, Macomb County Player of the Year junior guard and team captain Anayya Davis. “We know that we’re going to have a target on our back this year with how good of a season we had last year, so I think this year we have to go in ready for each game mentally knowing that every team we play is going to come after us,” Davis said. Davis will be leaned on more heavily in the scoring department this season after Ford graduated all-State honorable mention Maddy Bettys, and senior veterans Sydney Garon and Kailee Gillich, but the Falcons have the offensive pieces around her to be successful. Senior team captain Lilah Earl headlines the veteran group after flourishing as more of a role player last season for Ford, and juniors Makenna Bettys, Emily Leusby, Tyra Wright and sophomore Claire O’Brien, a 6-foot center, are expected to be players to watch this season. “That’s the whole thing is that the kids that were our six, seven or eight last year are now going to be counted on,” Ford coach Matthew Joseph said. “Tyra Wright, she’s a new player for us, and she can shoot the basketball. She’s going to be a good three-point shooter for us.” There may be new faces and names to the stat sheet in the scoring department this season for Ford, but the Falcons’ offense is one that intends to set up its players with the best chance to succeed. The best offense is sometimes a wellrounded defensive unit, and Ford’s ability to create easy opportunities in transition is what Davis said will help the offense develop. “Our strong suit has always been transition,” Davis said. “We do a really good job of getting down the court and outrunning other teams and just making sure that we’re well conditioned. We go hard in practice to make sure that in games we are able to go

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ABOVE: The team Platinum Lightning, from Switzer Elementary School in Shelby Township, gets ready for a FIRST Lego League Challenge round during the annual Utica Community Schools ThunderQuest robotics competition Nov. 18 at Henry Ford II High School in Sterling Heights. LEFT: Students from Messmore Elementary School in Sterling Heights wait to compete. Messmore brought seven teams to ThunderQuest. Overall, there were 48 Challenge teams and 12 FIRST Lego League Explore teams — for younger students in first through third grades — taking part in the competition.

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Leaf And Bud Transforming Michigan’s Cannabis Industry ‘From Seed To Sell’ You can’t buy a mature tree. You have to plant the seed, train its roots, cultivate the land and nurture the tree as it grows stronger and flourishes. Leaf and Bud founder and CEO Mark Savaya, Detroit’s “Henry Ford of Cannabis,” applied that same philosophy to his business, which is transforming the cannabis industry in metro Detroit and communities across Michigan by rehabilitating long shuttered (and in some cases historical) properties, employing hundreds of workers and providing the very finest products at the best prices for consumers. “At Leaf and Bud, we cultivate in-house, from seed to sell. We do cultivation, processing and retail under one roof,” Savaya said. Leaf and Bud is open for business at two locations in Detroit: at its headquarters on Livernois, south of Fenkell Avenue, and on Gratiot Avenue. They’re also up and running on Sherwood Avenue in Center Line, and on Dequindre Road in Hazel Park. Other locations include Lenox Township, Battle Creek, New Buffalo (on the west side of the state) and downtown Ann Arbor (open soon). Leaf and Bud’s products include the finest flower, gummies, oil, cartridges and accessories. “There was a lot of R&D that went into the ‘Mark Savaya Collection,’ a lot of trial and error, lost strains and endless hours. It was finally accomplished with the triumph of the hybrid born from Lemon Cherry Gelato and Sherbert Gelato strain,” Savaya said. “This high potency euphoric strain has become immensely popular in my collection, and no one has the cut.”

Leaf and Bud is dedicated to giving back to the community by transforming properties in the neighborhoods it calls home. That includes a former Coca-Cola facility and the former Farmer Jack distribution center in Detroit, and the Sanders chocolate factory in Highland Park. Savaya is also committed to giving those convicted of nonviolent drug offenses a second chance through employment. “They’re the best workers. They love what they do,” Savaya said. “It’s a win-win situation. They get a second chance in life, and we give hope to the right people.” Savaya said the success enjoyed by Leaf and Bud has allowed him to give back to hospitals, churches and shelters in the community. “I started this business with nothing at all except my own knowledge! I ended up growing myself and growing a wonderful team with over 350 employees,” Savaya said. “I work hard for everything, and I just want to help others to be just as successful! I’m always here to help anyone in any way I can.” Controlling its product from seed to sale and supplying its own retail inventory allows Leaf and Bud to offer customers the very best wholesale prices. “We cultivate everything in-house, so we sell it to the consumers for the wholesale price,” Savaya said. “That’s only at Leaf and Bud. We have over 8,000 lights growing, indoor cultivation.” Find Leaf and Bud on weedmaps.com or go to leafandbud.com for more about locations and products. 0404-2349

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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 Chorus Dec. 16. Tickets: www.macombcenter.com or (586) 286-2222. Also in Macomb County, singer Karen Newman will be joined by Frankie Scinta for a concert of holiday classics

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Dec. 17 at the Andiamo Celebrity Showroom in Warren. Tickets: www.andiamoshowroom.com or (586) 268-3200. Broadway in Detroit will offer the family-oriented dance and music mashup of Tchaikovsky and rap during “The Hip Hop Nutcracker” Dec. 9 and “Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer The Musical” Dec. 15 and 16, both at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit, and the Gregory Porter 2023 holiday tour Dec. 22 at the Detroit Opera House. Tickets: (313) 887-1256 or www.broadwayindetroit. com. After a four-year absence, the Rackham Choir — Detroit’s oldest choir — presents its signature jazz gospel and classical mix, “Too Hot to Handel,” Jan. 13 at the Detroit Opera House. This 20th anniversary production had been staged over the holidays in the past but has been moved to Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend. Tickets: (313) 237-7464 or www.detroitopera.org. Meadow Brook Theatre, on the Oakland University campus in Rochester, will stage its 41st annual production of “A Christmas Carol” — based on the Charles Dickens

novel — through Dec. 24, with longtime MBT favorite Thomas D. Mahard starring as Ebenezer Scrooge and Conrad Nichols, of Shelby Township, and Chase Thomas, of Oxford, alternating as Tiny Tim. Tickets: (248) 377-3300, www.ticketmaster.com or www. mbtheatre.com. “We have a lot of people who come back year after year,” MBT Managing Director Cheryl Marshall said in a press release. “It’s a little like a reunion both on stage and in the audience. Some families are on their third and fourth generations coming together to see the show as part of their holiday traditions.” “Home Alone in Concert” Dec. 13 was 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 Magic of Lights tours through Dec. 30 at Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston. Tickets: www.magicoflights.com. “313 Presents has curated an exceptional holiday show lineup 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 by email. “The Fox Theatre is beautifully decorated to welcome guests in for A Magical Cirque Christmas, Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet, Mannheim Steamroller, The Illusionists and Brett Eldredge’s ‘Glow Live’ holiday tour. Trans-Siberian Orchestra is set to spread rock vibes and WWE Live Holiday Tour brings its superstars to Little Caesars Arena. Finally, Magic of Lights, the dazzling drive-through spectacular spanning 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.

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COOL SKI SPOTS IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN BY GREG TASKER

TOP: The Highlands, located in Harbor Springs, is preparing for a momentous winter ski season. ABOVE: Boyne Mountain’s SkyBridge Michigan is outfited with a holiday light display. Photos provided by Boyne Highlands Resort

RIGHT: Nub’s Nob, outside Harbor Springs, is rolling out a new learn-to-ski program for the season called “A Ski Odyssey.” Photo provided by Nub’s Nob

NORTHERN MICHIGAN — Michigan skiers and riders — not to mention those of us more interested in apres-ski activities — have more to look forward to than snow this winter, especially in the northwestern corner of the lower peninsula. This corner of Michigan is home to more than a dozen downhill ski areas, including four-season resorts, day areas and city-owned recreation spots. Some have already been blasting slopes with man-made snow, taking advantage of colder temperatures. Several ski areas planned to open — at least partially — last week. First weekend in December These northwestern Michigan ski destinations range from Caberfae Peaks in Cadillac, one of the 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 DLine 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, imSee SKI on page 18A

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proved 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 fixedgrip 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

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Boyne Mountain is home to SkyBridge Michigan, a 1,200-foot-long pedestrian bridge that opened in the fall of 2022. Photo provided by Boyne Highlands Resort

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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 satisfaction 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, it allows our instructors to know where the student left off and where to pick up in teaching when the student returns for another lesson.” Nub’s Nob, outside Harbor Springs, is rolling out a new learn-to-ski program for 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 unveiling a state-of-the-art ski instruction program called Terrain Based Learning. That program is a process for teaching beginner

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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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“Brian didn’t stop there, though, and continued to follow his lifelong dream of opening an aquarium. The problem however, was that we were out of room in our current 5,000-square-foot zoo. Many ideas were pitched back and forth, one of which included adding a second floor to the Reptarium (this idea was quickly scrapped, which is for the best) until a large building across the street suddenly came up on the market. As of now, we have exceeded our budget of $5 million, but are rapidly approaching an opening date of early February,” he said. The building was originally a grocery store, traded hands several times over the last few decades and was a thrift store for many years. Now, the building is in the process of being completely gutted to create the LegaSea Aquarium and Reptarium. The building’s front wall was demolished and expanded nearly 25 feet forward, bringing the square footage to just over 30,000 square feet, with a wall of windows and an ocean-sunsetinspired façade added, plus a koi pond and bridges that guests pass over to enter and exit. “Some key attractions we are excited to bring to LegaSea for visitors to see and experience include our incredibly playful capybara Javier, our full-of-attitude African crested porcupine Sid, our baby two-toed sloth Lilo and our very mischievous binturong Stitch,” he said. It’s not all mammals; they also have a nearly 6-foot-long arapaima that will live in the freshwater predator aquarium, and Monocentropus balfouri, one of the only species of tarantula that live in groups containing dozens of individual tarantulas. Native to Yemen, these tarantulas have powerful venom. They also will have an interactive brackish mangrove aquarium with archer fish, which is a species of fish that shoots a stream of water up to 10 feet to knock insects into the water. Guests will get to hold food in their hands, on their heads or on sticks for the fish to shoot. Other attractions will include a huge, 18,000-gallon saltwater reef aquarium and a large interactive exhibit with nearly 40 baby American alligators that guests will be able to handle and feed. “All of these incredible animals are not only amazing displays, but interactive as well! Some are limited to only petting or feeding, but others can be fully hands on! Guests can view literal one-of-a-kind animals that no other zoo in the world has, and many of them they can reach out and touch. Where else in Michigan (or anywhere!) can you swim with stingrays, touch a two-headed turtle, hold a

massive python, feed an arapaima and play with a capybara all in one place,” Kranak said. Chelsea Nolen, the assistant general manager at LegaSea Aquarium and Reptarium, said it will be like a huge adventure though the aquarium. “Embark on an immersive aquatic and reptilian adventure. Our upcoming interactive aquarium and reptile zoo promises a captivating experience where nature comes to life. Dive into a world of wonders as we prepare to unveil this unique attraction, blending education and excitement for all ages,” she said. Mike Wilson, the head reptile keeper at the LegaSea Aquarium and Reptarium, said the LegaSea Aquarium will be the ultimate destination for people of all ages to come and interact with exotic animals from around the world. “We do things very different than your normal zoo and aquariums, we offer tons of hands-on interactions with 90% of our animals that we have now, and so much more to come when the aquarium opens. Me, as the head keeper, I am very excited to be a part of something as cool and unique as it will be when opened,” he said. He said they are all very excited to meet thousands of new guests and all the new animals they will be displaying and interacting with. “Me, personally, I don’t know very much about fish or marine life, so getting to learn about these amazing creatures is an opportunity of a lifetime. I am also very excited to expand my team on all sides of the spectrum from the keepers, marine team and our education team. It will be the next big thing and a legacy of Brian and Lori Barczyk,” said Wilson. Call Staff Writer Kara Szymanski at (586) 498-1029.

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Anna Jane Lucido

Anna Jane Pellerito (also known Annie or Anne) was born August 12, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan. She was the third child of Paul and Jennie Pellerito. Anne and her older siblings Joseph and Ninfa were raised from a very young age by their father Paul, who was a widower. She always spoke with great love and respect for her father. She referred to him as her “Mother and Father”. Mom loved her years at Dominican High School; she loved her experiences with the Nuns, playing tennis and making lifelong friendships. As an alumna, she was an avid letter writer, a great organizer and treasured these friendships and planning school reunions well into her 80’s. After high school she worked in her Father’s Insurance business, Mercantile Insurance Agency. In 1949, she met the “Love of her Life” Peter Joseph Lucido at a wedding. It was a brief encounter, only by fate, to meet again at mass the following Sunday. Dad wanted that second meeting at all cost. He loved telling the story of how they met and married less than one year later. They married on October 7, 1950. Life began on a street in Detroit called Chatsworth, where they had four children. They later built a beautiful home in St. Clair Shores and were blessed with four more children. It was a full house of four boys and four girls. Anne was a devoted wife and mother raising eight children, with endless hours of cooking, gardening, tending to her flowers, feeding the birds at her home, cleaning, washing, ironing, canning, making sauce and sausage, walking and driving to the children’s schools and still finding time to become a Boy Scout Den Mother. Dad worked hard and long hours in the family produce business and later joined his father in law in the insurance business before opening his own agency, Lucido’s Insurance Agency, with his two sons Joseph and Paul. Mom and Dad gave their family a wonderful childhood, filled with many beautiful, fun and warm memories. When Mom was in her forties, she had a minute to breathe as her older children were getting married and the kids were in school full time. She began volunteering at St. Isaac Jogues Church as a Eucharist Minister also bringing communion to the homebound, Christian Service Coordinator, teaching religious education, holding positions of Secretary, Treasurer and later President of the woman’s organization Tekak-

withans, worked in the kitchen for weekly bingo, organized countless Christmas and anniversary parties for the church and teaching the school children how to make rosaries for the missions. Mom later became a Hospice volunteer caregiver, even leaving her home on a Thanksgiving morning to care for a client. She became certified in Elizabeth Kubler Ross, compassion of the death and dying. She made a profession of faith and worked hard to become a secular Franciscan. Also, she was a volunteer at Stapleton Center in Detroit bringing desserts and entertainment to the senior residents. Also, Mom was a pen pal and wrote letters to inmates through the prison ministry for many years. Mom had fun as a “Red Hatter” and enjoyed their friendships well into her 80’s. She continued these countless volunteer services, while taking care of her family. She was a pro at time management and accomplishing tasks. During her fifties Mom found a new love, “SWIMMING” and she was really good at it! She swam laps, one mile a day at the St. Clair Shores pool! During the winters, she would swim at local high schools which she enjoyed into her 70’s. In 2003, Dad and Mom moved to Old Coach Trail in Clinton Township where the new house they purchased had a pool. Her fun continued in the pool daily as Dad watched her from his La-Z-Boy chair. Dad was a top producer in insurance sales and they were awarded many trips in the states and Europe through the years. Mom loved living life to the fullest, thriving on volunteering and giving to others. She enjoyed spending time with all 23 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren at their activities. Mom loved singing by the piano, big holiday parties, pool parties, picnics, traveling, being with her friends and family. Mom instilled her devotion of The Divine Mercy and taught many life lessons to her family and showed great love, courage and devotion in all she embarked on. But, her greatest love was her husband Peter, caring for him in their house until he died in 2019. Their love story lasted 68 years and now forevermore. Mom, rest in peace, you have finished the race and kept your faith, well done, good and faithful servant. Your family will miss you dearly and love you forever! 0423-2349

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Exhibition remembers what made Hudson’s magical during the holidays BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com

DETROIT — For generations of metro Detroiters, shopping — especially around the holidays — meant a trip to Hudson’s. Although the retailer ceased to exist in 2001 — with stores at first becoming Marshall Field’s and later Macy’s — a mention of Hudson’s is almost certain to bring back memories for anyone old enough to have visited one of them. The Detroit Historical Museum is tapping into those memories — and introducing the beloved Detroitbased retailer to a new generation — with “Hudson’s Holidays,” a small exhibition on view through Dec. 30. At the heart of the display is a glass case housing an assortment of toys carried by Hudson’s, including a collection of Santa Bears. The exclusive stuffed bears were produced annually from about 1985 to 2007, with many shoppers collecting all of them. “When they walk in, people are drawn to the Santa Bear tower,” said Jeremy Dimick, director of collections and curatorial for the museum. “It’s a big nostalgia hit.” The same case contains scores of other toys as well, including a wind-up car from the 1920s, an early Ken doll, slot cars and an erector set. In many cases, the boxes

that the toys came in are on display as well, giving a peek into the marketing of that era. Visitors will find an assortment of other Hudson’s memorabilia as well, including a collection of annual holiday shopping bags — on loan from local historian Michael Hauser — dishes and serving pieces from the downtown Detroit Hudson’s restaurant, photos, clothing, an old brass nameplate from the downtown store and a pneumatic tube that Dimick said was used to send messages throughout the downtown store. The Hudson’s store on Woodward Avenue in Detroit was 25 stories tall and was the world’s tallest department store until 1961. The downtown store closed in 1983. “One of the nice things about this exhibition is people reading all of the historic panels,” Dimick said. “It’s getting to the point where the people who remember Hudson’s are getting older.” Hauser said the holiday shopping bags reflected that year’s holiday décor theme. He said Hudson’s would also have special wrapping paper created each year embracing the theme. “The shopping bags are fun because that’s an art form that’s completely gone away,” Hauser said of the sturdy, decorative paper bags with handles. See HUDSON’S on page 22A

Santa Bears and other popular toys sold at Hudson’s over the decades can be seen as part of an exhibition on display until the end of the month at the Detroit Historical Museum. Photo provided by the Detroit Historical Museum

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to the treatment schedule. The Utica Lions Club and USA Tire raised more than $30,000 to help the family. The Suite Dreams Project also heard about Beckett’s journey and stepped up to do something special for him and his family. The Suite Dreams Project, based in Rochester, has been creating dream bedrooms for chronically ill children throughout Michigan for the past 23 years. Sometimes when visiting a family home, the organization feels that the need is greater than just the child’s bedroom, and in the Fowler family’s situation, the organization felt like it could do more. It reached out to the Michigan Design Center in Troy and got 12 designers to volunteer their time and talents along with a contractor, a landscape company, carpet companies and installers, and many others to give the Fowler family a home makeover. With a police and fire escort, Beckett and his parents returned home for the reveal Nov. 22. Beckett loves monster trucks, so two local metal designers, Anthony Bielski and Andrew Georgine, got involved to make Beckett a custom monster truck bed. The family’s oldest child, Aaron, did not have a bedroom and was sleeping in the basement. An egress window was installed in

the basement, and All Pro Remodeling owner Matt DiMaggio erected a wall to create a bedroom for Aaron. Tammie Fowler, Beckett’s mom, said the family is so grateful to the Suite Dreams Project. “Never in our wildest dreams would we have thought Beckett and our family would go through something so horrible this year. It was the worst year of our lives, but we are so blessed at the same time. Beckett is now cancer-free and we got to come home to a brand-new home. Because of Suite Dreams, all of our worries were gone as soon as we walked in. The designers all knew exactly what I loved and put it into picture-perfect perfection. There were volunteers there day in and day out for months working … for free. Everyone that was a part of this was so incredibly selfless and I’m still in awe every time I walk into our home. I can stand in one room and still notice details I didn’t notice a week ago,” she said via email. Sheri Daugherty, from the Suite Dreams Project, reportedly was in the house sometimes for 14-hour days working on her own too. “My (ringtone) would go off at 2 a.m. and she was leaving after being there working all day. We never would have been able to do what they did after coming home from such a hard, stressful, overwhelming 9 months. Beckett’s room is perfect in so many ways. I’m still speechless every time I

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Hauser worked for Hudson’s at Southland Mall in Taylor for roughly a decade. He penned several books for Arcadia Publishing with co-author Marianne Weldon that explore the history and impact of Hudson’s and other department stores: “Hudson’s: The Grand Dame of Detroit Retailing,” “Hudson’s: Detroit’s Legendary Department Store” and “20th-Century Retailing in Downtown Detroit.” All the books are available at The Detroit Shoppe at Somerset Collection in Troy; Hauser said proceeds from the book sales benefit the Detroit Historical Museum. Hudson’s was known for its customer service. Hauser, who specialized in men’s shirts and ties, said employees kept books listing their best customers and would call them and put merchandise on hold for them when new items arrived. In addition, long before online shopping, customers could order items from their local store, which Hauser said had its own fleet of delivery trucks. “You could order almost anything and have it delivered (to your home) almost immediately,” Hauser said. “They were the Amazon of their day.” Today, Hudson’s lives on through the Hudson-Webber Foundation, which has given more than $200 million in grants to Detroit nonprofits since its inception in 1939. “They were incredible community leaders, and they left us

walk in. In the hospital, Beckett would sleep with me every night. I thought it was going to be so hard changing that when we got home. He got into his El Toro Loco monster truck bed, said, ‘I’m good Mommy. You can leave.’ I think it ended up being harder on me, but he fell asleep within minutes. Suite Dreams did that. He felt so comfortable and happy, he didn’t need us to go to sleep anymore. He is home,” she said. “We thank God every day for what He has given us. A new home, strangers and friends coming together for good, St. Jude, and a cancer-free boy being able to come back home to his brother and sisters,” Tammie Fowler said. MNP Corp. in Utica and the Wisne Foundation donated the funding to cover the new furniture in the home, and MNP employees volunteered to help paint the home and repair as well as assemble all the furniture. All Pro Remodeling, Standard Drywall, D & M Companies, California Closets, Sherwin Williams of Washington Township, Alpine Carpeting, P.A. Moore Interiors, Beaver Tile and SiteScape Inc. all helped with the home makeover. Ruth Casper, Aimee Sass and Patty Murray, of Ruth Casper Design, created Beckett’s room with Bielski and Georgine, of Decorative Metal Solutions, making the monster truck bed. Haley Kiarash, of KIA Interior Design,

with so many events that are still with us today,” Hauser said of the Hudson and Webber families. Hauser said iconic events launched by Hudson’s include the Freedom Festival Fireworks (now the Ford Fireworks), America’s Thanksgiving Parade and the Fash Bash, among others. Rebecca Salminen Witt, the chief strategy and marketing officer for the Detroit Historical Society, which operates the Detroit Historical Museum, said this is the third and final year the museum will be offering a Hudson’s holiday exhibition. “This is such a crowd pleaser that we wanted to do it one more year,” Salminen Witt said. This year’s exhibition is in the Gallery of Invention. In early 2024, Salminen Witt said, this space will become a new gallery, City of Champions, which will spotlight Detroit sports stories, starting with the Detroit Pistons in honor of the 35th anniversary of the franchise’s 1989 and 1990 championship seasons and the 20th anniversary of the 2004 championship. “Our sports exhibitions do so well here,” Salminen Witt said. “This will allow us to do more (of them) and do more consistently.” On Sundays in December, Detroit Historical Museum admission is free. Admission to the DHM’s sister site, the Dossin Great Lakes Museum on Belle Isle, is also free on Sundays in December. The Detroit Historical Museum is located at 5401 Woodward Ave. For more information, visit detroithistorical.org or call (313) 833-1805.

handled the family room and the parents’ bedroom. Stacy Moore and Lis Pusta, of Stacy Moore Designs, designed the living room, stairs and hallways. Rita and Colleen O’Brien, of Rita O’Brien Interiors, designed the basement and Aaron’s new bedroom. Anne Strickland and Ashlee Bates, of Anne Strickland Interiors, designed the rooms for Beckett’s two sisters. Aparna Bonda, of Finished Spaces, designed the back deck. Casper said they designed Beckett’s bedroom so that Beckett would feel like he was in a monster truck stadium. “First, we designed the monster truck bed with Decorative Metal Solutions, Tony Bielski and Andrew Georgine. The bed was the focal point of the room that set the tone for all other accessories. We made a dresser look like a tool box. We added toy monster truck track to the wall, which was made and donated by TechConnext. The carpet has tire track pattern on it and was donated by Mohawk and McLeod Carpet One installed it,” Casper said in an email. She said the highlight was collaborating with the other designers and seeing the family’s reaction to all their spaces. “Suite Dream Project is our favorite charity to volunteer our services (with) and help change lives knowing kids have a safe and healing place to sleep,” she said.

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Part of continuing traditions is a strong leadership group, and Ford’s 2023 senior class was one of the stronger groups in recent years. “I think they had a huge impact,” Earl said. “They definitely taught us a lot, whether it’s leadership, communication on the floor, and getting the ball down. A lot of Ford basketball was shown last year, so we hope to bring it this year.” Ford will open up regular season play Dec. 7 against MAC Red opponent Utica Eisenhower as the road to the state tournament begins. Ford will look to defend their MAC White league title this year, but also prove that Ford basketball is just as strong, if not stronger, than last year. “Nobody hears or talks about Henry Ford, so the fact we made it that far is saying a lot and proving a lot about us and coach,” Davis said. “This year, we have a chip on our shoulder, and we want to make it back there and go further.”

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EE W E H T F O E CRIM • K E E W E H OF T E M I R C • K E WE Police arrest suspect who allegedly stole nitrous oxide

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 5:25 p.m. on Nov. 5, a report was made about a retail theft that occurred on the same day in the 28000 block of Harper Avenue. Upon arrival, an officer spoke with the caller, an employee, who stated he had multiple pictures of the suspect vehicle and its license plate. The suspect had come into the store twice that day. The first time, he purchased a canister used to generate whipped cream with nitrous oxide gas, worth around $100. The second time he came in, he stole another canister and walked out without paying. The employee said this suspect has stolen from them in the past. The officer spoke to the owner over the phone who stated he wanted to prosecute the suspect since he didn’t listen to his previous warnings. The officer told the owner to save the photos and security footage for detectives. Another officer spoke briefly with the suspect over the phone. A sergeant was able to locate the suspect at an apartment complex. He was parked behind the buildings. The two officers could see the suspect, a 45-year-old man, sitting in the driver’s side, apparently inhaling nitrous oxide. The vehicle was locked, and he was told multiple times to unlock it. The suspect continued inhaling and refused to open the door. Eventually the suspect opened the door but refused to get out of the vehicle. An officer took the canister out of the suspect’s hands. The suspect grabbed onto the steering wheel at the same time and refused to exit the vehicle as another officer tried to pull the suspect out of the driver’s side. A struggle ensued before the officers and sergeant were able to get the suspect out of the car, into handcuffs and into the rear seat of a police car without further incident. The suspect’s vehicle was impounded. The vehicle next to the suspect’s vehicle was scratched and the owner was notified and gave officers their information for insurance purposes. On the way to the police station, the suspect was informed multiple times he was no longer welcome at the business and that he would be charged for trespassing if he showed up. The suspect reportedly said he understood.

Eastpointe police search for missing memorial bench

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe police have issued an alert for a memorial bench that was stolen. The wooden bench has black bars on the side and is engraved with the line, “DONATED IN HONOR OF DR. BETSY COVILLE & HER BELOVED DOG CAMO.” The incident occurred on Nov. 7, around

midnight. A light-colored Mercury Grand Marquis was traveling west on Collinson Avenue toward Kelly Road and stopped briefly next to the south side of the property at 21300 Kelly Road. The vehicle then turned to face east, toward Beaconsfield Avenue. The suspect then exited the vehicle, walked over to the bench, picked it up and placed it in the trunk before driving away eastbound on Collinson Avenue.

Vehicles do burnouts in parking lot

STERLING HEIGHTS — Police got a tip the night of Nov. 4 that a bunch of cars were allegedly doing burnouts in a parking lot in the 2000 block of Metropolitan Parkway, east of Dequindre Road. When police arrived, witnesses at the lot reportedly said the vehicles had already taken off.

Cards taken

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — An unknown suspect is said to have stolen a credit card and a Sam’s Club membership card from the phone case of a customer after the customer dropped her phone while shopping at the Kroger store at 20422 Mack Ave. at around 10:40 a.m. Nov. 6. The customer said she checked with employees at the customer service desk to see if anyone had turned in a phone, but at the time, no one had. Later on, the customer told police she received a call from a Kroger employee telling her that her phone had been returned by an unknown man to a worker collecting carts in the parking lot. The customer said that when she got her phone back, the cards were missing, and someone had made unauthorized purchases at Sam’s Club using her membership card and debit card. The customer contacted her bank to have the credit card canceled.

Police assist neighboring department

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Officers in Grosse Pointe City were called to the 1200 block of Whittier Road at around 2:30 a.m. Nov. 7 to assist officers in Grosse Pointe Park as they searched for and subsequently arrested larceny from auto suspects in the area, a police report states.

Jewelry stolen from hotel room

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 8:29 a.m. Nov. 8, officers were dispatched to the Hampton Inn, 51620 Shelby Parkway, on a larceny report. Upon arrival, officers spoke to the caller, who stated that she had spent the night at the hotel, as she was in town for work. When she went to check out, she noticed some of her jewelry was missing from her room. The jewelry was valued at $550. The Shelby Township Police Department’s detective bureau was investigating.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR DEC. 7 & 14

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DEC. 9

Fish Fries: 4-7p.m. every first Friday of month, dine in or carryout, VFW Post #4659, 8311 Wilson St. in Shelby Township, (586) 781-9109

Christmas-themed movies: 12:30 p.m., also hot cocoa and cookies at noon, Shelby Township Senior Center, 14975 21 Mile Road, RSVP at (586) 739-7540 Christmas storytime: Also make reindeer food, 6-7 p.m., plus bake sale 5-9 p.m., Utica Public Library, 7530 Auburn Road in Utica, uticalibrary.com, (586) 731-4141

Shelby Writers’ Group: Meets 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, Shelby Township Library, 52610 Van Dyke Ave., (586) 739-7414

DEC. 10

Breakfast with Santa: 10 a.m.-noon, Hamlin Pub, 55076 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, RSVP at (586) 786-9350 Greet Santa Event: Time slots between 1-3 p.m., Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, www.packardprovinggrounds.org/event/ greet-santa-event

DEC. 14

Dinner & Dancing with Santa: 6-8:30 p.m., Cherry Creek Golf Club, 52000 Cherry Creek Drive in Shelby Township, RSVP at (586) 731-0300

DEC. 15

Blitzen’s Ball Dinner Dance: 5 p.m., Shelby Township Senior Center, 14975 21 Mile Road, RSVP at (586) 739-7540

DEC. 17

Christmas concert: Featuring liturgical choir, handbell choir and instrumentalists, 6:30 p.m., St. Lawrence Parish, 44633 Utica Road in Utica, cityofutica.org

DEC. 21

Books by the Bundle Sale: Until Dec. 21 or while supplies last, Shelby Township Library, 52610 Van Dyke Ave., (586) 739-7414

Winter Solstice Hike & Bonfire: Also craft and stories, for ages 12 and older, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Drive in Shelby Township, RSVP to (586) 323-2478

Book clubs: Afternoon Book Club (1 p.m. every third Thursday of month), Evening Book Club (6:30 p.m. every second Tuesday of month) and Mystery Book Club (10:30 a.m. every second Saturday of month), Shelby Township Library, 52610 Van Dyke Ave., shelbytwp.org/ government/departments/library • Not Your Parents’ Book Club, 7 p.m. every last Tuesday of month, 22nd Street Steakhouse, 48900 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, shelbytwp.org/government/ departments/library • 11 a.m.-noon every first Friday of month, Utica Public Library, 7530 Auburn Road, uticalibrary.com Shelby Township Fine Art Society: Meetings 6:30-9 p.m. every second Wednesday of month, Shelby Township Activities Center, 14975 21 Mile Road, facebook. com/shelbytownshipart Widowed Friends breakfast: 10:30 a.m. every third Tuesday of month, Pancake Factory, 13693 23 Mile Road in Shelby Township, RSVP to Ellen at (586) 4892569 Open mic: Hosted by Shelby Music Society, 7 p.m. every second Saturday of month (doors at 6:30 p.m.), Shelby Township Community Center, 14975 21 Mile Road, shelbymusic society@yahoo.com

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DEC. 9

Tree-lighting and fireworks: Also Santa and Mrs. Claus, Toys for Tots fundraiser, Utica High marching band and more, 7 p.m., Memorial Park next to Utica Public Library, 7530 Auburn Road

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.

NEWS AND NOTE ITEMS TAKEN FROM AROUND OUR COVERAGE AREAS

Photos by Jeremiah Sanders/ provided by Ferndale Public Schools

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.

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