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FERNDALE — A recount was initiated and completed for the Ferndale City Council election, and the result remained the same. The Nov. 7 election saw Donnie Johnson and Rolanda Kelley voted to seats on the Ferndale City Council. However, the third candidate in the race, Dennis Whittie, finished closely behind Kelley. The official election results from mid-November counted Kelley’s votes at 2,372 and Whittie’s votes at 2,360, a 12-vote difference. On Nov. 27, Whittie requested a recount from the Oakland County Board of Canvassers. Whittie stated in a press release announcing the recount that he didn’t suspect any wrongdoing in the election and that he trusts the election process. He also had heard from his supporters to request a recount. “The difference was less than one-quarter of one percent, so I just want to confirm the result,” he said in the press release. “I am not alleging anything or accusing anyone of wrongdoing; I just feel the results are close enough that it makes sense to ask

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FERNDALE — A 50-year-old Detroit man was arrested after he allegedly attempted to rob a bank in Ferndale last month. According to the Ferndale Police Department, officers were alerted to a report of

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a bank robbery at approximately 11:04 a.m. Monday, Nov. 20, at the Huntington Bank located at 306 W. Nine Mile Road. Police stated that the suspect, whom police identified as Ricky Moore, passed a note demanding money to the bank teller and implied that he was holding a weapon. Ferndale Police Sgt. Janessa Daniel-

son said the bank teller handed over about $2,000 to Moore. However, police were able to arrive at the scene before Moore had left the building, Danielson said. “Officers entered the building and were able to take him into custody with no one injured,” Danielson said. “There was no hostage situation. Nothing of that sort. …

We took everyone’s safety into account while attempting to apprehend the suspect. There was nobody put into harm’s way while we did that.” Moore was arraigned in the 43rd District Court on Nov. 21 on one count of bank robbery, a felony punishable by life in prison See ROBBERY on page 6A

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Exhibition remembers what made Hudson’s magical during the holidays 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 Detroit-based 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

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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. Hauser worked for Hudson’s at Southland

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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.

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for a recount. Our elections process works because there are checks and balances like this.” Whittie requested all absentee votes, early voting and in-person voting to be recounted, the release stated. He paid the fee of $25 per precinct, which totaled $675. The recount took place Nov. 29 at the Oakland County Elections office in Pontiac before Oakland County Clerk Lisa Brown and Director of Elections Joe Rozell. Brown said the county recounted absentee ballots, ballots from the early voting and Election Day ballots, though there was one precinct’s ballots that couldn’t be recounted because the ballot bag was not sealed correctly. After the county finished the recount, both Kelley and Whittie each got two more votes, keeping the final vote difference at 12. “The issue of why they each picked up two was from ballots that were cast on Election Day from voters who — to talk about how sensitive our equipment is — had what we call either a stray pen mark and ink mark or a pen rest,” said Brown. “There’s just, like, a little mark inside the third candidate’s marking area on the ballot. Looking at it, anyone and everyone actually agreed that that was not a true over vote. That voter did not have the intent to vote for all three. It was just like a little pen mark from … resting their pen and it picked it up. So when those voters cast their ballot on Election

Day, they were notified from our equipment that the machine was picking it up as an overvote and they clearly said … accept it as is, meaning because the equipment viewed it as an over vote, that those votes weren’t counted in the grand total.” Though the result remained the same, Whittie said he was glad he did the recount. “It was so razor thin that I thought everybody in Ferndale deserved a recount,” he told the Woodward Talk. “I didn’t necessarily think the result would change, but I thought the recount was important, just to confirm the integrity of our election process. Going through this process and seeing the recount, I am confident in our election integrity.” Kelley will take her seat on the Ferndale City Council at the beginning of next year. “It feels great to be able to move forward and do what I was elected to do and represent the voices of Ferndale,” she said to the Talk. “Every vote matters; it just shows that. This goes to show whether it’s 12 votes or one vote, it’s a win.” After the recount was completed, she issued a statement on Facebook commending Whittie’s “commitment to a thorough review of the election results.” “Thank you to all who made their voices heard — it’s your convictions that drive positive change,” she wrote. “I am glad I can finally put this behind me so I can focus on what I was elected to do, which is to give a voice to the people of Ferndale on City Council. I’m grateful for the trust placed in me.” Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.

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ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Chabad Jewish Center’s fifth annual menorah lighting will be held in downtown Royal Oak at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, at Center and Fourth streets by Eagle Plaza. The event will include an ice menorah, a doughnut-decorating bar, a children’s activity zone, hot cocoa, latkes and the Grand Gelt Drop, where chocolate coins will be dropped from the top of a firetruck ladder. The event is free to the public. To RSVP, which the center encourages, visit jewishroyaloak.com/menorah.

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FERNDALE — The Michigan Department of Transportation has provided an update on the M-1 Woodward Avenue construction project. According to a news release, MDOT is continuing to work on Woodward between Eight Mile Road and Interstate 696 with the building of bike lanes in the right lane of each direction. “All lanes of northbound and southbound M-1 (Woodward Avenue) between M-102 (8 Mile Road) and I-696 have been resurfaced,” the release states. “The contractor is working on installing permanent and temporary pavement markings, permanent signs, and delineators through December.” “This project has included sidewalk upgrades, drainage improvements, resurfacing, signal work, and installation of bike lanes, and is expected to be completed by mid-December,” the release continues. “Wrap-up work will occur in the spring with final pavement markings, such as special emphasis markings for the bike lanes.”

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BERKLEY — Berkley residents will be able to dispose of their Christmas trees by utilizing services from the Southeastern Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority. A news release from the city states that, starting in mid-December, live trees and bagged yard waste may be dropped off at SOCRRA’s Troy recycling center, located at 995 Coolidge Highway. No appointment is necessary for tree recycling or bagged yard waste drop-off during this period. The city of Berkley doesn’t offer curbside pickup service for live trees. For any questions, contact SOCRRA at (248) 288-5150 or socrra@socrra.org. Residents also can utilize SOCRRA’s fee-for-service contractor, JH Hart Forestry, for chipper services by contacting them at (586) 795-5581 for a preferred rate of $55 per 15 minutes of chipping. The city asks residents to remove all decorations, lights and stands before disposal, and for any more questions, they can contact the Department of Public Works at (248) 658-3490 or publicworks@berkleymich.net.

ABOVE: Sophie Vanvleet, 7, of Ferndale, meets with Santa Claus and gives him a note during Santa’s tour of Ferndale parks Dec. 2. RIGHT: Amanda Axtell makes s’mores with her son, Harmon French, 2, of Ferndale, during the festivities at Schiffer Park. BELOW: Santa Claus meets with families at Geary Park in Ferndale. Photos by Erin Sanchez

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FERNDALE — Students at Ferndale High School held the first meeting of the school’s Crochet and Knitting Club during the last week of November. Students who took part in the first club meeting came together to explore fiber arts, the district’s website states. “The club is open to all students and has the goal of eventually creating pieces to be donated to charity organizations in our community,” the district states on its website.

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ROYAL OAK — At a special gathering on Nov. 28, the families taking part in the 2023 Jay’s Juniors trip to Walt Disney World met for the first time. The families met at Emagine Royal Oak before they all were to take their trip to Disney World in Orlando, Florida, on Dec. 5, after press time. The trip was scheduled to run through Dec. 9. This is the ninth year of Jay’s Juniors, organized by broadcaster Jay Towers, of radio station WNIC and Fox 2 Detroit. Towers said he and his team started the program as a way to help kids with life-altering and threatening illnesses to get an escape from doctors and hospitals and have fun. “I’ve been on radio in Detroit for a really long time, and during the holidays, I would get emails or letters back then from people saying, ‘My son or daughter is sick, would you be able to help this holiday season?’ and I wanted to find a way to do a program that just centered around kids around the holidays,” he said.

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“Skyler was born with half of a heart,” Kurzatkowski said. “He has one functioning lung, and then he has had four open-heart surgeries. He had a heart attack when he was 10 while he was at school, which caused him to go into active heart failure. It did a really big damage on his heart. He was denied a heart transplant because of the fact that he has one functioning lung and half of a heart. So we’re just taking the palliative care route.” Pfromm’s hypoplastic left heart syndrome is what qualified him for the trip. Along with his mother, he will be going with his father, Dennis Kurzatkowski, and sister, 3-year-old Emalyn Kurzatkowski. Pfromm said he’s excited to check out all the rides at Disney, see Grogu, aka “Baby Yoda,” and make a lightsaber. “I’ve been, like, once when I was tiny, but I’m happy I get to go again because I don’t remember much about it,” he said. “It means a lot actually (to be able to go on the trip),” Pfromm continued. “I’m very thankful for what (the program is) doing for me and everyone else here today. It’s just amazing.” See JAY’S JUNIORS on page 13A

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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 diversity and inclusion, which really dates back to our founding in 1928 as a variety house,” Music Hall Director of Development Julie Gervais said via email. “This holiday season has dance, a couple of different musical genres, and a brand-new Urban Theater production — a musical that we’re all excited to see for the first time!” The Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, located on the main campus of Macomb Community College in Clinton Township, will feature the holiday shows Celtic Angels Christmas Dec. 8, the Detroit Concert Choir Dec. 9, the Macomb Symphony Orchestra Dec. 10 and PRISM Men’s 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 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. 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 See SHOWS on page 11A

ABOVE: “Too Hot to Handel” returns to the stage after a four-year absence for its 20th anniversary production Jan. 13 at the Detroit Opera Theatre. Photo provided by Rackham Choir

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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:

ABOVE: Gregory Porter will bring his holiday tour to the Detroit Opera House Dec. 22. Photo provided by Broadway in Detroit

RIGHT: Cirque du Soleil’s holiday show will be at the Fox Theatre in Detroit Dec. 8. Photo provided by 313 Presents

www.mcbb.org, www.dearborntheater.com or (313) 943-2354. “Motor City Brass Band looks forward to getting you in the holiday spirit with music for every age,” Music Director and Conductor Gordon Ward said by email. “In addition to your holiday favorites, we are also

pleased to present ‘Christmas is Coming!’ — a new piece by composer Paul LovattCooper.” The Ringwald Theatre, inside Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center in Ferndale, will present Vince Kelley’s “Jingle Babs” through Dec. 18. The comedic show

imagines Barbra Streisand doing a live TV show in conjunction with her 1967 Christmas album, except that a terrible snowstorm has prevented her special guests from getting to the studio, forcing the studio staff band to improvise. Tickets: www.thering wald.com.

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not a problem in the world that we have that can match what so many of these kids have gone through, and how strong they are and how tough they are. You don’t have any complaints about your own life when you do this trip.” For more information about the program, visit wnic.iheart.com/featured/jays-ju niors. Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.

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Christina Kurzatkowski said that to be able to go on this trip with Pfromm and her family, and especially to this level, is something they never could have been able to do. “Obviously, things are so expensive these days. It’s crazy. So we are so beyond grateful to have this opportunity and to just experience this with both of our kids,” she said. Anthony LaVerde, chief executive officer of Emagine, also will be going on the trip this year as a volunteer. Emagine also has been donating a portion of every popcorn sold throughout the holiday season to Jay’s Juniors. “The amount of work that goes into (the trip) makes it easy for the families, I think, and allows them to truly enjoy the experience with less stress of planning it,” he said. “I hope they don’t think about anything other than having a good time.” Towers said planning this trip each year and seeing all the families’ reactions when they get to Disney World is the greatest feeling in the world. “It’s very humbling,” he said. “There’s

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Across Michigan, snow sports enthusiasts will find a range of upgrades, including new chairlifts, additional lighting, improved snow-making and grooming, quicker access to the slopes and new dining and other amenities. “There is a lot of good news for snow lovers right now as demand for skiing continues to grow following the pandemic in 2020. What we are seeing is more investing in infrastructure, including snowmaking and chairlifts,” says Steve Kershner, chairman of the Michigan Snowsports Industries Association and director of snow sports for Shanty Creek Resort in Bellaire. “Ultimately all of us who love to ski in Michigan are the benefactors of these investments.” The Camelot 6 at The Highlands, formerly Boyne Highlands, is expected to begin operating early this month. December The bubble lift features heated, extra wide, ergonomically designed seats with footrests. A tinted, weatherproof bubble keeps riders warm and protected while being whisked up the slopes at a fast speed. It also boasts advanced safety features.

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Many ski Michigan areas, including Boyne Mountain, pictured above, are working to improve the ski and snowboard learning experience for children. 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

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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. See SKI on page 15A

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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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Like other ski areas, the Thompsonville resort is working to improve the learning experience for children and is introducing Flaik. Flaik uses a GPS tag that students wear during their lessons allowing instructors to track their progress. It also allows instructors and parents to locate kids on the slopes. Student progress reports and 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

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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

“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

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

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

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR DEC. 6

Greens workshop: Presented by Pleasant Ridge Garden Club, 6:30 p.m., Pleasant Ridge Community Center, 4 Ridge Road, (248) 544-7228

DEC. 10

Choose Joy: Holiday concert by Ferndale Community Concert Band, also M-1 Jazz Collective, 2:40 p.m., Ferndale High School, 881 Pinecrest, free but donations appreciated, www.facebook.com/ferndalecommunity concertband

science fiction (second Wednesday), 6:30 p.m., virtual and in person, Ferndale Area District Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Road, also clubs for graphic novels, Reading Rainbow and Read Woke, fadl.org/upcoming-events • Meets 6:30-8 p.m. every last Tuesday of month, Ferndale Project, 567 Livernois Ave., fadl.org/fpbc

DEC. 16

Breakfast with Santa: Also Toys for Tots benefit presented by Marine Corps League, Detachment #159, 8-11 a.m., Berkley VFW Hall, 3025 Coolidge Highway, (248) 798-4460

ONGOING

‘Intentions’: Exhibit featuring Detroit-based abstract visual artist India Solomon, on display until Jan. 14, Ferndale Area District Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Road, fadl.org ‘Go Figure’: Painting exhibit on display until Dec. 28, Woods Gallery at Huntington Woods Library, 26415 Scotia Road, woodsgallery.org Birmingham & Ferndale Stamp Club: Meets 6-8 p.m. (fellowship at 5:30 p.m.) every first and third Tuesday of month, NEXT Senior Center, 2121 Midvale St. in Birmingham, birminghamstamp.club Gaming: RPG group (meets every first and third Thursdays of month) and board game club (second Thursday) for middle schoolers, 6 p.m., also tabletop RPG group (monthly) for adults, 1-4 p.m., Ferndale Area District Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Road, fadl.org Book clubs: Lower elementary (meets every first Wednesday of month) and upper elementary and

DEC. 9 ‘Think Small’: Exhibit featuring more than 60 pieces no bigger than 12 inches by more than 30 artists, open Wednesdays-Sundays until Jan. 14 (reception 2-5 p.m. Jan. 7), Lawrence Street Gallery, 2260 Woodward Ave. in Ferndale, lawrencestreetgallery.com

Holiday concert: Presented by Encore Men’s Chorus, 7:30-9 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 143 Albany St. in Ferndale, facebook.com/encoremenschorus

Ferndale Senior Group: Meets 11 a.m. every second and fourth Wednesdays of month, Hazel Park Community Center, 620 W. Woodward Heights, ferndalemi.gov/ departments/parks-recreation, facebook.com/Ferndale ParksandRec, (248) 544-6767, ext. 503 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

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‘Jingle Babs’: 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays and 3 p.m. Sundays until Dec. 18, Ringwald Theatre at Affirmations LGBTQIA+ Community Center, 290 W. Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, theringwald.com

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

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FERNDALE BAND TAKES 2ND IN STATE FINALS

FERNDALE — The Ferndale High School Marching Band finished second in its division at the Michigan Competing Band Association State Championship. The state finals were held Nov. 4 at Ford Field, where the Golden Eagle Marching Band competed in the Flight IV division. The band’s performance consisted of songs from Coldplay, Beethoven, Dr. Dre, The Weeknd, Lizzo, Pachelbel and Daft Punk, the school’s website said. The band’s performance was graded 82.35, which finished second to Lakeshore High School in Stevensville’s first-place finish of 84.15.

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS MAKE FOOD DONATION

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

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