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Sterling Heights resident Pat Mitchell lives in a neighborhood next to the ITC corridor and its transmission lines, near Schoenherr Road, north of Clinton River Road.

During a Nov. 7 Sterling Heights City Council meeting, she explained her concern about a proposed hike-bike path veering too close to residents’ property lines.

Bells will be ringing, and so will cash registers, this holiday season. But just how much metro Detroiters’ wallets will be in the Christmas spirit remains to be seen, according to local businesses and economic observers.

Stacy Ziarko, the president and CEO of the Connect Macomb chamber of commerce, said her organization is hoping for a robust holiday shopping season.

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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.

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A plan to put an apartment complex on Brougham Drive was recently postponed by the Sterling Heights Planning Commission after members suggested changes that they believe could make the property more harmonious to residential neighbors and the concept of a mixed-use district.

During a Nov. 8 meeting, the Planning Commission deliberated on a planned unit development proposal for the Marketplace Cove Apartments. The proposal, as it stood, would have built three three-story multifamily residential buildings containing a total of 249 units.

The overall site, located at 8484 Brougham Drive and 35360 Van Dyke Ave., is composed of two parcels totaling over 10 acres. The apartment buildings would be on a parcel that’s a bit over 6 acres, and the plans for the other parcel included parking and a detention pond, officials said.

The site is currently zoned C-3 general business district and is part of the Van Dyke Mixed Use District. The proposed development is north of the MJR Marketplace Cinema 20, which is located east of Van Dyke Avenue and north of 15 Mile Road.

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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

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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. 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.

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“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 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 we respect those players that played before us. That’s the one thing I really love is that we have traditions that players from the past have set, and these guys do the same things.

Those things are special. Touching the ‘Together we attack’ sign walking out of our locker room. They buy into that.”

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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Nature Center to screen ‘First Snow’ movie

STERLING HEIGHTS — The Sterling Heights Nature Center, 42700 Utica Road, will host an airing of the movie “First Snow in the Woods” at 11 a.m. Dec. 9. The event will also include a craft, as well as seeing some animals.

All ages are welcome, but advance registration is required. Admission costs $8 for residents or $11 for nonresidents. RSVP by visiting bit.ly/40Zpe5M or registration.sterling-heights.net.

Dodge Park rink reopens

STERLING HEIGHTS — The ice rink at the Dodge Park Farmers Market Pavilion, 40620 Utica Road, has been open as of Dec. 1. Typical rink hours are noon-9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, noon-10 p.m. Fridays, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Saturdays and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sundays. Learn more by visiting bit.ly/3TIsAF4 or sterlingheights.gov, or by calling (586) 446-2700.

Trail portion closed

STERLING HEIGHTS — According to the Sterling Heights Parks and Recreation Department’s Facebook page, a portion of the Clinton River Park Trail is currently undergoing rerouting.

An estimated two-week closure began Nov. 27, shutting off the trail from the Marker 18/D Loop by Dodge Park to Farmstead Park. According to the city, the trail leading to Farmstead Park will be inaccessible during this time as well.

Learn more about the parks and trails by visiting sterlingheights.gov or by calling (586) 446-2700.

HFII to perform ‘Matilda’

STERLING HEIGHTS — Henry Ford II High School, 11911 Clinton River Road, and its Falcon Theatre and Troupe 6785 will present “Matilda the Musical” Dec. 7-9. Showtimes will be 6:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 3 p.m. Saturday.

Get tickets in advance by visiting HF2Theatre.ludus.com. Not counting credit card fees, advance tickets cost $12 each, and tickets are $15 at the door. Email questions to Kirstin.Carolin@uticak12.org.

Play-Place to host holiday event

STERLING HEIGHTS — The nonprofit Play-Place Autism & Special Needs Center, 39337 Mound Road, will present its annual North Pole Stroll 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 10.

The event is open to “all ages, all diagnoses and all cognitive levels,” and it’s particularly for families who experience special needs situations. Santa, caroling, dinner, crafts, presents and games will all be part of the festivities.

“This is a fun time for our families to enjoy that … opportunity of a fun, social Christmas gathering that individuals with special needs don’t normally get a chance to enjoy (due to high anxiety levels, physical disabilities, cognitive delays or they’re just not invited to the party),” Play-Place founder Shell Jones said in a statement.

“This event is sensory friendly presented as a North Pole ‘stroll’ with 40-50 people scheduled in each hour for a more fun, quaint and not-so-overwhelming time.”

Admission is $7 per person. Purchase tickets by visiting www.autisticplayplace.org/NP2023 or by calling (586) 254-6533.

Santa’s good boys and girls ABOVE: Santa takes a photo with long-haired sable dachshund puppy Devon, left, and longhaired English green dachshund Dash, right, during a Nov. 12 Dachshund and Corgi Meet Up event at Dodge Park in Sterling Heights.

TOP LEFT: Vicki King, from Shelby Township, dressed 2-year-old corgi brother and sister, Vladimir, left, and Violet, right, in Christmas sweaters for their picture with Santa.

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their gift baskets, including barbecue sauce, crackers and, of course, coffee.

“We, obviously, are selling a lot of our holiday blend coffees: New Year’s Blast and ’Tis the Season,” he said. “Some people are buying gift baskets. They’ll assemble a bunch of products. We had soaps that just came in. Those are a great stocking stuffer, and some of them are holiday seasonal.”

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businesses in the Sterling Heights area that give so much back to our community,” she said.

As with other years, many local small businesses looked forward to the Saturday after Thanksgiving, which recently fell on Nov. 25, as Small Business Saturday.

Ziarko said Connect Macomb has been encouraging people to shop locally by publicizing a Shop Local Macomb contest that ran through Dec. 3. Participating shoppers submitted photos of themselves shopping locally and posted them on social media, thus earning a chance of winning a gift card through First State Bank.

Over at DEER CAMP Coffee Roasting Co. & Outfitters in Sterling Heights, beverage crafter Anthony Majewski explained how the business sells coffee and other made-inMichigan gift items. Majewski said the business, which is owned by his wife, Julie, is expecting more growth this holiday shopping season based on increased purchases so far.

“We’ve been very blessed with a lot of locals coming in and spending money.

They’re telling us they’re shopping local this year,” he said. “We had a great outcome on

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The DEER CAMP store, like many other Macomb County small businesses, has gotten ready for the holiday season.

(Black) Friday.”

Majewski added that he has seen some customers participate in the Shop Local Macomb campaign, adding that participants have ranged from high school students to senior citizens.

He explained that shoppers are gravitating toward stocking stuffers and items for

According to a November announcement, the National Retail Federation said they expected this year’s holiday spending in November and December to have a “slower growth rate compared to the past three years,” or about 3%-4% growth compared to last year. But the federation still expected Americans to hit a spending record, reaching somewhere between $957.3 billion and $966.6 billion.

“It is not surprising to see holiday sales growth returning to pre-pandemic levels,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said in a statement. “Overall household finances remain in good shape and will continue to support the consumer’s ability to spend.”

On Nov. 28, the NRF added that shoppers beat expectations by coming out in force between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday, with 200.4 million participating compared

to last year’s 196.7 million and the federation’s earlier prediction of 182 million.

But other analysts noted that inflation could affect people’s holiday splurging habits. Matt Ross, Western Michigan University associate professor of finance, said in a statement that inflation “is eroding holiday season prospects” throughout the world, partially due to commodity spikes tied to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

“Even with the Federal Reserve setting the highest interest rates since the dot-com bubble more than two decades ago, inflation is still impairing consumer choice ahead of the holidays,” he said. “We are experiencing the largest inflation period since the early 1980s.

“Although the inflation rate has started to dip over the past year, the U.S. rate is high relative to pre-pandemic inflation. Higher prices have already taken a toll on Americans with credit card balances now at an all-time high. Consequently, families may see fewer gifts than in past holiday seasons,” Ross said.

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Homes are also on both sides of the ITC corridor, and some residents are concerned about the trail potentially getting too close to the rear property lines. Sterling Heights City Manager Mark Vanderpool said the project is “still in the preliminary design phase.”

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According to city officials, the proposed hike-bike path would be roughly 2.5 miles long and would let people travel from the Edison Court area by Clinton River Road northward along the ITC corridor and eventually connect to the future Lakeside town center area, as well as M-59. City officials said the proposed trail’s purpose is, among other things, to make the city better-suited for pedestrians.

A January 2022 Sterling Heights strategic planning session estimated the project’s cost at around $2.5 million, and city officials plan to use American Rescue Plan Act funding to pay for it.

Mitchell said she isn’t necessarily against a trail, but she doesn’t want someone walking into someone else’s backyard.

“The path that was originally proposed was going to take down a lot of trees. It’s a beautiful forest there. We have deer,” Mitchell said. “I’m just asking that you reconsider and put this back into the ITC corridor where it will not disturb the forest or the wildlife.”

City Manager Mark Vanderpool stressed that the project is “still in the preliminary de-

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sign phase,” adding that construction is set to begin next year. He said the project was first proposed over a year ago and has been mentioned during town hall meetings.

Vanderpool said the ITC pathway will be set 50 feet away from the rear property line in the Saddlebrook neighborhood, adding that the setback is “greater than many other areas of the city where we have (a) pathway.”

He explained that while some trees will need to be removed to complete the trail, he added that the city will replace trees and preserve others along the rear property line.

He said the trail would have natural barriers like wild grasses too.

“You really won’t be able to see the

pathway from the rear of your property lines,” he said.

Sterling Heights Councilman Henry Yanez said he visited the Saddlebrook subdivision and saw how the property looks.

Yanez believes that there are “35 or 40 yards of wooded area” between the rear property line and the open ITC corridor. He said he would prefer that the trail be closer to the ITC corridor to avoid cutting trees near that property line.

Even so, he praised the proposed path as “an incredibly important connection.”

“This is really going to be an important pathway to move people back and forth, to get exercise, or you know, whatever they want to do,” Yanez said. “But we want to

make sure that the people who have invested their time, effort and money into their homes and their neighborhoods, you know, get to keep the benefit of that.”

‘Something that I’ve dreamed of’

The conversation over the hike-bike path continued at the Nov. 21 City Council meeting. During public comment, Ben Sroka, a former Sterling Heights resident, said he loves cycling and fully supports the ITC corridor trail idea.

“It’s been something that I’ve dreamed of and written on maps and stuff like that,” he said. “I hate to say I’m a nerd about it, but I love it so much, and I really am excited to see it happen.”

In response, Vanderpool said the city eventually wants to add a path from 14 Mile Road that goes along the ITC corridor to the Clinton River too, along with a pedestrian bridge going over the river.

“As you know, working with the utility companies like ITC is a real challenge, getting these paths approved,” he said. “But we completed the first phase, which is a giant step forward.”

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METRO DETROIT — From 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 diver-

sity 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 Chorus Dec. 16. Tickets: www.macombcen ter.com or (586) 286-2222.

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Also in Macomb County, singer Karen Newman will be joined by Frankie Scinta for a concert of holiday classics 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 Red-Nosed 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.

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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

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CLINTON TOWNSHIP — While toxicology reports were still pending at press time, police have released more information about the death of a man found in the ventilation system at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, located on the Macomb Community College Center Campus.

On Nov. 30, the Macomb College Police Department issued a press release reporting that Clinton Township resident Jason Anthony Thompson, 36, died of an accidental death due to asphyxia/entrapment/ environmental suffocation, which “supports the medical examiner’s preliminary report.”

Thompson was not an employee or student at the college. Classes were not canceled after the discovery and resumed on schedule.

Along with the press release, college officials established a timeline that led up to the disappearance and death of Thompson.

He was originally reported missing to the Sterling Heights Police Department on Nov. 1 and was last seen by family either Oct. 25 or Oct. 26.

Sterling Heights police first contacted college police on Nov. 7 about Thompson, who they described “as a fugitive with several outstanding felony warrants.” He told his family he was running from police and had gotten onto the roof of a building at the college’s Center Campus.

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Someone reported to police that a male and a female were having indecent relations in a Ford car at a parking lot in the 35000 block of Dodge Park Road, near 15 Mile Road, the afternoon of Nov. 19. The female individual was reportedly wearing a red or pink wig, police said.

Officers reportedly arrived at the scene, though the report did not clearly specify what happened next and only alluded to a “restricted law/medical narrative.”

Juvenile cited for having vape

Police said they cited a juvenile for possessing a vape at Sterling Heights High School, 12901 15 Mile Road, Nov. 17. The juvenile reportedly had been seen vaping, and when police inquired about it, he reportedly told them that he flushed the vape down the toilet. Smoke was seen in a bathroom stall, police added.

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17 and talked to a librarian who reported that a patron was still raising her voice after being told to stop, and that she reportedly had caused problems before.

Although the patron had allegedly been resisting a request to leave, she eventually calmed down and left the library, police said.

Police respond to drive-thru disturbance report

A man allegedly exited a pickup truck and threatened to assault a person at a restaurant drive-thru in the 33000 block of Van Dyke Avenue Nov. 18. However, police said the allegedly threatened caller, who was in a minivan, didn’t want to talk to officers and instead left. Police said the truck drove away too, so police had no crime to investigate.

Retail fraud reported along Hall

A retail fraud incident was reported along Hall Road, west of Schoenherr Road, Nov. 17. Police did not reveal what was allegedly stolen or what else happened.

Anyone who has more information about these events or general suspicious happenings is encouraged to call the Sterling Heights Police Department at (586) 446-2800.

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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.

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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

With help from his telescope, a grandfather shares the wonder of the Christmas story with his granddaughter in “One Sleepy Night” Dec. 15 at Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts in Detroit.

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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. TransSiberian 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 drivethrough 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.

“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!’

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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.

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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 pandemicera boom subsides. Visit www.candgnews.com for the full article.

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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.

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.

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“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 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.

Charley’s Cheesesteak and Wings celebrated its grand opening Nov. 20.

The new drive-thru facility is at 35364 Van Dyke Ave., north of 15 Mile Road.

Owners Helmy Mawad and Ruby Mawad said they are excited to join the Sterling Heights business community serving the cheesesteak sandwiches, wings and more.

For more information, visit Charley’s Cheesesteak or call (440) 212-9393.

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the Macomb Center for Performing Arts building. According to the Macomb College Police Department, an officer and a college staff member climbed to the highest point of the multilevel roof and saw no evidence of human activity, access points to the ventilation system, remains or odors.

Ten days later, on Nov. 17, Sterling Heights police asked college police to review video covering the area around the Macomb Center and its roof from Oct. 25 and Oct. 26 “to ascertain whether Thompson could be seen accessing exterior areas of the Macomb Center or its roof.” However, there was “no camera coverage of the requested areas,” the timeline states.

In the early afternoon of Nov. 26, college police officers on routine duty noticed “a distinct foul odor” coming from the Macomb Center and notified their supervisor, who then notified Chief William Leavens.

The odor led college police and staff members to a remote area of the Macomb Center unavailable to the public. Needing assistance on the scene, college police contacted the Michigan State Police Bomb Squad, which used X-ray equipment that showed a mass within the duct work. A small opening was created to insert a camera into the duct work near the mass, showing what appeared to be an inverted human body.

College police then contacted the Clinton Township Police Department to request evidence technicians to document the scene before disturbing it. The medical examiner was notified and was on scene to supervise the Clinton Township Fire Department’s extrication of the body.

Clinton Township Police Department evidence technicians finished processing the scene after removal of the body before turning the location back over to the college for appropriate cleaning and repairs.

The investigation determined that once Thompson entered from the roof, he continued to break through barriers and moved deeper into the ventilation system. He eventually came to a duct that was vertical in a downward direction. He reportedly entered it headfirst, got stuck in an inverted position and could not move.

During the investigation, police determined there was no evidence indicating anyone else was with Thompson. He did not bring any supplies such as food and water to sustain himself. The air vent was not designed to accommodate human access.

According to investigators, Thompson thought he was being chased by police due to

several outstanding warrants; however, there was no evidence that any law enforcement agency was actively pursuing him.

On Nov. 27, college officials released the following statement about the deceased.

“The college community extends heartfelt condolences during this difficult time to Mr. Thompson’s family and friends.”

Lt. Mario Bastianelli from the Sterling Heights Police Department said he couldn’t comment much on the investigation, as it’s ongoing and being conducted by college police. He did confirm that the Sterling Heights Police Department got a report about Thompson being missing on Nov. 1.

“Mr. Thompson was reported missing by family members who last saw him in Sterling Heights when he left their home,” Bastianelli said in an email. “Sterling Heights Detectives exhausted every resource and led in attempts to locate Mr. Thompson.”

Bastianelli added that campus law enforcement has since informed Sterling Heights police that they found Thompson’s body.

“Our hearts and prayers go out to the family for the loss of their loved one,” Bastianelli added.

Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045. Staff Writer Eric Czarnik contributed to this report.

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Local experts have shared some of their top tips to ensure your roof is being maintained properly.

Adam Helfman, a nationally known home improvement expert and chief strategic officer at The Roof Resource, said the first thing a homeowner needs to do is figure out the age of the roof, because the average roof only lasts about 12 years.

Helfman recommends that the next step is to look at the roof from street level.

Hugh Cavendish, of The Roofing Authority, said to have a professional inspect a roof once a year.

“Homeowners should try to look up at their roofs after every major storm, but I would have the professional inspect the roof at least once a year. Most companies won’t even charge for such a service. They will do a once-over to make sure everything looks good, and if it doesn’t, then they will give a price to fix shingles or whatever they see,” Cavendish said.

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“Curling shingles quickly accelerate the life of the shingle towards the end.”

“Curling shingles is definitely something that a lot of regular homeowners just don’t notice,” Cavendish said.

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.

AFTER ABOVE: The Roof Resource replaced the roof on this home.

The “before” photo on top shows stains and dark streaks on the roof.

LEFT: The roof of this home in Livonia was replaced by The Roof Resource.

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“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 said. “However, the roofing industry today is what I would call full of sales tactics and unscrupulous ways of getting the homeowner to buy a roof.”

Helfman said homeowners need to remember that, when a roofing contractor comes to your house, they are there to sell you a roof. So, it is important to keep an eye out for sales tactics.

“I would always hire a licensed, insured contractor. So before you ever let anybody go on your roof, make sure you see their license and their proof of insurance,” Cavendish said.

Helfman added that homeowners need to be aware of what happens on the day of the installation. They should ask questions about how the yard will be cleaned and how their property will be protected. Homeowners should also make sure loose items in their homes are prepared for the banging that comes along with roof repairs.

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In November, the Sterling Heights Planning Commission deliberated over a proposal to put a new apartment complex along Brougham Drive but ultimately postponed the matter until January.

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According to city officials, a planned unit development is a framework that offers developers more flexibility. City Planner/ City Development Manager Jake Parcell said some of the apartment proposal’s modifications via the PUD process could, among other things, ease requirements for parking spaces, frontage trees and site density.

In terms of density, Parcell said the current proposal would be the densest PUD in the city with 40.95 units per acre – if one only takes the estimated 6-acre parcel holding the apartments into account. According to a city presentation, surrounding residential developments’ densities are 3.78, 6 and 10 units per acre.

In response, Philip Ruggeri, an attorney representing developer Tony Gallo, said Gallo has been working on this project for three years, adding that it’s on a “very, very difficult piece of land.”

Ruggeri also said “this is not Mr. Gallo’s first rodeo” and explained that Gallo owns other Sterling Heights apartment complexes that were PUD developments that average 25-30 units per acre.

“This is an ideal spot to take a piece of property that’s dormant, not paying any taxes of any magnitude, and create a significant investment that will generate revenue, will generate jobs and will add some spark to that particular property,” Ruggeri said.

Gallo said that, by considering the property’s 10.77 acres as a whole, the density calculation only comes out to around 23 units per acre. Besides offering living spaces, the Marketplace Cove Apartments project also plans to have a dog park, a fitness center, bicycle racks, courtyards and more, he added.

When it was time for public comment, residents who spoke mostly criticized or opposed the project, citing reasons such as traf-

fic, property values, safety and noise.

Resident Linda Yates described having to often wait for several cars to pass along Brougham before she can pull out of her driveway. She predicted that the situation would only get worse if the apartment plan comes to fruition.

“If it’s going to be 250 units, two cars per unit, that’s a lot of cars having to exit, and I think they’re all going to be exiting down Brougham,” she said.

In the end, Planning Commission members unanimously voted to postpone the issue until January to give Gallo time to adjust his plan. Commission members discussed a few possibilities that they would like to see. Those included: Moving one of the apartment buildings northward to the setback line along Brougham.

Adding more recreational space, which could mean having two apartment buildings instead of three.

Initially offering additional first-floor retail space for lease at one of the apartment buildings. If no takers are interested, those could be later converted into residential units.

Increasing the eastern property line’s buffer, as it is near other homes.

“The city’s standpoint is not saying that, ‘No development here, no apartments,’” Planning Commission Chairperson Pashko Ujkic said. “The disagreement is: Does it go commercial first floor and residential above that? Or does it go all residential, first through third?”

Ujkic added that while the Planning Commission will eventually vote on whether to recommend the project, the Sterling Heights City Council will have the ultimate say on whether the proposal passes.

Learn more about the Sterling Heights Planning Commission by visiting sterlingheights.gov. Find out more about Gallo Cos. by visiting gallocompanies.com.

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“At Leaf and Bud, we cultivate in-house, from seed to sell. We do cultivation, processing and retail under one roof,” Savaya said.

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Savaya is also committed to giving those convicted of nonviolent drug offenses a second chance through employment.

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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.”

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WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — Last month, the Warren Consolidated Schools Board of Education approved a settlement offer for government entity claims against Altria Group, the maker of JUUL ecigarettes.

The motion was approved 7-0 at the Nov. 1 school board meeting, and the district is expected to receive a settlement amount of $101,494. District officials plan to use the settlement money to fund anti-vaping programs, training, workshops and seminars in the district.

“We are pleased with the settlement and anxious to bring anti-vaping programs to our students and community,” district Superintendent Robert Livernois said in a prepared statement. “Our highest priority has always been student safety and well-being.

JUUL, to the detriment of our students, has been marketing directly to teens to get them addicted to their product. Like many school districts, we have seen first-hand the devastating effects of vaping on our children and enough is enough.”

According to school officials, the law allows school districts to hold companies responsible for the damage they cause to society through its products. Last year, WCS joined with several districts across the country to sue the e-cigarette maker JUUL. According to Livernois, the settlement accepted is with Altria, which was once part of JUUL. The company has since separated from JUUL and settled their portion of the suit.

David Sutton, a media relations representative for Altria, commented on the

settlement via email.

“We believe resolving this case is in the best interest of Altria and our shareholders and have agreed to settle it to avoid the costs and uncertainty of further litigation,” he said. “We no longer maintain an economic interest in JUUL and believe that the claims asserted against us in this and other JUULrelated litigation are without merit.”

Wagstaff & Cartmell, a Kansas Citybased law firm, fought against JUUL — along with a coalition of four other law firms — by applying the same public nuisance law used to combat opioid manufacturers, the press release states.

Headquartered in San Francisco, JUUL sells various vaping products. According to the company’s website, juul.com, a JUULpod is the cartridge that clicks into the top of the JUUL device and contains a proprietary nicotine salt-based e-liquid formula.

The goal was “to develop a vaping experience comparable to a cigarette, that would provide a satisfying experience and flavor.”

The website states the JUULpod flavors are Virginia tobacco and menthol.

“WCS still has a forthcoming settlement from JUUL, which has not yet been announced.

“The JUUL lawsuit has been settled but we cannot yet release the details per the terms of it,” Livernois said via email. “A key aspect of our decision to join the lawsuit was this intentional marketing toward children.”

Attempts to reach a few of the law firms that represent JUUL for comment were unsuccessful.

Livernois added student use of vape “has steadily increased” since the legalization of marijuana in Michigan.

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parents about vaping, school officials held a teen vaping awareness and social media consequence workshop last spring inside the Sterling Heights High School Performing Arts Center. The district’s high school police resource officers, several school counselors and Natalie Waske, of CARE of Southeastern Michigan, discussed the dangers of tobacco, vaping and social media pranks.

“With vape and marijuana now legal in Michigan for adults aged 21 or older, it has become normalized in our society, which has had a tremendous impact on children’s perception and use of it. If their parents and other adults are using, it must be okay for them to do it,” Livernois said. “As such, we have seen an increase in student vaping, especially given the concealability of it.”

CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS PUBLIC NOTICE ** 2023 DECEMBER BOARD OF REVIEW ** The DECEMBER BOARD OF REVIEW of the City of Sterling Heights, County of Macomb, State of Michigan, will be held at CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS CITY HALL, CONFERENCE ROOMS 106 and 020, 40555 UTICA ROAD, STERLING HEIGHTS, MICHIGAN and will commence at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, DECEMBER 11th, 2023, only for the following purposes: 1)

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WRITTEN APPEALS WILL BE HEARD ON FILE. PETITIONERS MAY CALL THE ASSESSING OFFICE TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR AN APPEARANCE BEFORE THE BOARD. For further information, please contact: CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS OFFICE OF ASSESSING, 40555 UTICA ROAD, PO BOX 8009, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48311-8009, (586) 446-2340, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M., MONDAY – FRIDAY. Published: Sterling Heights Sentry 12/06/2023

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Property Addresses: 33715 Sano Court Location: North of Fourteen Mile Road, between Dequindre and Ryan Road Current Zoning: R-60 One Family Residential District B. PZBA23-0028 – Faide Bols Requesting board approval to amend a condition from PZBA18-0011 that had increased the rear yard setbacks by five (5) feet to now reduce the rear-yard setbacks on the eastern portion of the lot to fifteen (15) feet to allow for the construction of new residential structures.

Property Addresses: 2474 and 2477 Seman Way Court Location: East of Dequindre, between Nineteen Mile Road and Dobry Drive Current Zoning: R-100 One Family Residential District 7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. October 24, 2023 B. Amend September 26, 2023 Minutes 8. OLD BUSINESS 9. NEW BUSINESS A. APPROVAL – 2024 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Dates 10.ADJOURNMENT NEXT MEETING DATE: JANUARY 23, 2024 (TENTATIVE) PASHKO UJKIC, CHAIRMAN ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS THE CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS WILL PROVIDE NECESSARY REASONABLE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AT THE MEETING UPON SEVEN DAYS NOTICE TO THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS OFFICE AT 586-446-2470.

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CONSTRUCTION APPRENTICESHIP The JATC for the Pipefitting Industry and Pipefitters, Steamfitters, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Service Local Union #636 of the United Association will be accepting applications for our Construction Apprenticeship beginning Monday, November 20,2023, through December 20, 2023. Then again starting Tuesday, January 2, 2024 through January 25, 2024. Application days and times will be as followed: Monday, Tuesdays & Thursdays from 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturdays: December 9th & 16th, also January 6, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

File photo by Erin Sanchez

Qualifications necessary for an applicant to be considered are: 1. Must be 18 years of age or older.

2. Complete the application and return to the Pipefitting Industry Training Center with: a. A valid driver’s license. b. High School diploma or high school equivalency (GED) certificate. c. There is a $45.00 testing fee that will be collected when turning in the application.

Ice skating: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sundays, noon-9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, noon-10 p.m. Fridays and 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturdays through February, Dodge Park, 40620 Utica Road in Sterling Heights, see adjusted hours, closures and theme nights at sterlingheights.gov/1650/Dodge-Park-Ice-Rink

This is a drug free Program. An individual tentatively selected for entrance into the Program after testing and interview will be required to submit to a drug test, which will include testing for marijuana.

No resumes please.

For more information, please visit our website at : www.pipefitters636tc.org

Cookie walk: Pick up in exchange for freewill donation, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Utica United Methodist Church, 8650 Canal Road in Sterling Heights, (586) 731-7667 0330-2347

The Pipefitting Industry Training Center is located at 636 Executive Drive in Troy, MI between John R and Dequindre, north of E. 14 Mile Road.

PH: 248-585-0636

DEC. 9

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North Pole Stroll: Photos with Santa, craft, dinner, games, caroling and more, for children and adults affected by special needs and their families, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Play-Place Autism & Special Needs Center, 39337 Mound Road in Sterling Heights, www. autisticplayplace.org/NP2023

DEC. 12

Sterling Speakers Toastmasters: Meeting at 6:30 p.m., virtual and in person, room 102 at Bethesda Christian Church, 14000 Metropolitan Parkway in Sterling Heights, (586) 221-0405, sterlingspeakers. org, vppr@sterlingspeakers.org Sterling String Ensemble: Rehearsal for group which plays at assisted living venues in Macomb County, 7-8:15 p.m., 4142 Mahogany Drive in Sterling Heights, call Pearl at (586) 201-6015

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Taylor Swift look-alike fashion show: Noon Dec. 9, 16 and 23, Lakeside Mall, 14000 Lakeside Circle in Sterling Heights, expomichigan.com

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‘First Snow in the Woods’: View movie, followed by seeing animals up close and special craft, 11 a.m.noon, Sterling Heights Nature Center, 42700 Utica Road, (586) 446-2710

Widowed Friends movies/dinners: Every second Sunday of month, movies announced Wednesday before, AMC Forum 30 and UNO Pizzeria & Grill, Mound and Hall roads in Sterling Heights, RSVP to Val at (248) 701-9567

Expo Michigan Holiday and Crafters Marketplace: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays and noon-6 p.m. Sundays until Dec. 24, Lakeside Mall, 14000 Lakeside Circle in Sterling Heights, free but nonperishable food donations for Gleaners Community Food Bank encouraged, EXPOMichigan.com Northern Toastmasters: Meets 6:30 p.m. every second and fourth Monday of month, Leo’s Coney Island, 33577 Van Dyke Ave. in Sterling Heights, (248) 828-7481, samcrowl@comcast.net Recovery meetings: For addictions, depression, anxiety, anger and relationships, 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, New Day Life Recovery, 35500 Mound Road in Sterling Heights, NewDayLifeRecovery.com Widowed Friends dancing: Every Tuesday, doors at 6 p.m. and music from 7-10:30 p.m., Polish Century Club, 33204 Maple Lane in Sterling Heights, RSVP to Victoria at (586) 566-7936 Bereaved Parents of Macomb Support Group: Meets 7-9 p.m. every first Thursday of month, Washington Senior Center, 57880 Van Dyke Ave. in Washington Township, neilflyer@yahoo.com, (248) 425-2999 Health workshops: For chronic pain, high blood pressure and more, hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, beaumonthealth.digitalsignup.com Lupus support groups: 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of month and 7 p.m. every last Wednesday of month, Zoom, milupus.org/support-groups, (248) 901-7299 To view more events and to submit your own, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise, call (586) 498-8000.

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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

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS MAKE FOOD DONATION

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.

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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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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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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6B - STERLING HEIGHTS SENTRY, December 6, 2023

2020 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT D SEAT

HEATE

S

19,388

*

2020 CHEVROLET BLAZER LT

STK# C25696

22,788

*

2019 GMC CANYON DENALI S D SEAT

*

2020 CHEVROLET BLAZER LT

STK# C25915

22,988

$

*

2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO LT 4X4 CAB

STK# CP71231A

32,488

*

2021 CHEVROLET CAMARO 1LT

STK# C25387

32,888

$

*

2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO LT S PKG.

ILES!

• 6.2L 455HP V-8 ENGINE • RARE 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANS STK# C25423

35,988

*

*

2021 CHEVROLET COLORADO LT CAB

STK# C26298

28,988

$

• REMOTE START • HEATED SEATS • 18K MILES STK# C25575

20,988

$

*

2020 GMC SIERRA ELEVATION

*

E CAB

• 2.7L ENGINE • REMOTE START • HEATED SEATS STK# C25631

31,488

$

CAB

CREW

• 4X4 • HEATED SEATS • BEDLINER

*

2021 GMC CANYON AT4

2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO LT

$

TE LIFTGA

DOUBL

• REMOTE START • HEATED SEATS • BEDLINER

CAB

• 4X4 • LEATHER • REMOTE START • HEATED SEATS • BEDLINER

STK# C25795

32,988

*

2019 CHEVROLET TAHOE PREMIER DS COOLE

BOS TRAIL

KM ONLY 6

20,488

$

2021 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT POWER

STK# C25693

CREW

• REMOTE START • HEATED SEATS • 29K MILES

• LEATHER INTERIOR • ONLY 35K MILES

S

• 21K MILES • REMOTE START • POWER LIFTGATE

CREW

• V-6 ENGINE • HEATED SEATS • POWER LIFTGATE

CREW

HEATE

$

19,588

$

REMOT

• REMOTE START • CHEVROLET INFOTAINMENT

$

STK# C26393

T E STAR

S D SEAT

HEATE

$

HEATE

• POWER SEAT • KEYLESS ENTRY • ONLY 17K MILES

STK# C25125

2021 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT D SEAT

T E STAR

REMOT

• REMOTE START • LOW MILES

$

2021 CHEVROLET TRAX LT

STK# C25710

35,388

$

*

2021 CHEVROLET TAHOE Z71 R

NTERIO

EATS

RI LEATHE

• RARE 6.2L V-8 ENGINE • LEATHER INTERIOR

• SUNROOF • REAR DVD • LOADED!

• POWER MOONROOF • 7 PASSENGER SEATING

43,888

$

48,788

$

$

STK# C25934

*

STK# C25311

*

STK# CP71175A

55,988

*

*Plus title, title tax, tax plates, plates doc and CVR fees. fees Vehicles available at time of printing. printing No Salvage or branded titles. titles Certain restrictions may apply apply, see dealer for details details.

Limited Powertrain Warranty is on certified vehicles from original in-service date and whichever comes first, time or mileage. 2 years or 24,000 miles of scheduled vehicle maintenance is on certified pre-owned vehicles, includes oil and filter changes, tire rotations and multi-point inspections. Sale ends 12/19/2023.

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