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BY GREG TASKER NORTHERN MICHIGAN — Michigan skiers and riders — not to mention those of us more interested in apres-ski activities — have more to look forward to than snow this winter, especially in the northwestern corner of the lower peninsula.

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Oakland County has a new county commissioner and Troy has a new City Council member following a sudden shake-up after the Nov. 7 election.

Troy City Council member Ann Erickson Gault was recently selected by the County Commission to fill a seat left vacant following the death of longtime District 3 commissioner Gary McGillivray, who passed away Nov. 3 after a long illness.

“I resigned from Troy City Council (Nov. 16),” explained Erickson Gault. “My (county) appointErickson Gault ment runs through the end of the current term, which is Dec. 31, 2024. There will be a primary and general election in 2024 for the term beginning Jan. 1, 2025.”

She stated that she was proud of the work she has been able to do in Troy and hopes to continue serving residents, both in Troy and all over the county, in her new role.

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Suspect shot after attempt to flee from Troy police

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An attempt to stop a suspect in a stolen vehicle ended with shots fired near Big Beaver Road, west of Daley Drive, Nov. 21.

According to the Troy Police

Department, officers were alerted to a stolen vehicle at 3:15 p.m. through the Flock camera system. The vehicle was reported stolen from a Southfield car dealership on Nov. 6. Officers proceeded to make a traffic stop on that vehicle while it was stopped in traffic.

They attempted to box in the stolen

vehicle, but the driver began to ram his way out of the police cruisers toward one of the officers who had exited his vehicle to make the arrest, police said.

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OAKLAND MALL TEAMS UP WITH CANTERBURY VILLAGE FOR ‘HOLIDAY WONDERLAND WALKTHROUGH’

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Together, they’ve created the Canterbury Village Holiday Wonderland Walkthrough, a Christmas-themed display of lights, decorations and some beloved characters.

“There’s 10 different scenes with eight different characters,” explained Keith Aldridge, the owner of Canterbury Village. “We have a light tunnel, a tree farm, the abominable snowman in the Rudolph Room, the ice princesses, Buddy the Elf, Jack Skellington, Mrs. Claus, and you end with the grand finale, which is Santa Claus himself.”

The Wonderland attraction runs through Dec. 24. Oakland Mall is located at 412 W. 14 Mile Road in Troy. The cost is $14.99 per person for the Canterbury Village Holiday Wonderland Walkthrough.

“This is the first time we’ve done a partnership with Oakland Mall,” said Aldridge.

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Old-fashioned Christmas fun returns to Troy Historic Village

BY BRENDAN LOSINSKI blosinski@candgnews.com

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The Troy Historic Village will once again host its Victorian Christmas program this December so the public can explore the holiday season of yesteryear.

The Troy Historic Village is inviting the public in for an old-fashioned celebration with its Victorian Christmas program.

The village’s Civil War-era reenactors will move into the village for one weekend, living inside the historic homes as people would have done in the 1850s and 1860s. Dressed authentically in the fashions of the era, they will prepare meals, read and sew by candlelight, play games, decorate and prepare for Christmas as many Americans did during the Victorian era.

Guests are encouraged to chat with these reenactors to learn more about Christmas celebrations and life in the mid-19th century.

“Reenactors will be doing everything from decorating and wrapping gifts to playing games and singing carols.

We’re even planning on reading ‘’Twas the Night Before Christmas,’” said Youth Programs Director and reenactor Alex Konieczny. “The Victorian (era) is a really cool era to talk about Christmas, because so many classic Christmas traditions and decorations are from this era. We will be portraying 1865, the first Christmas after the Civil War has ended, so there’s another cool layer to this event.”

“This is our third year doing Victorian Christmas,” added Village Executive Director Jen Peters. “We’ve stuck with this theme because it’s such an exciting time regard-

ing the establishment of Christmas traditions. We set it in 1865, since it’s the end of the Civil War, so soldiers are coming home and we have so much recognizable iconography. … You get to see the Village after dark, and there’s music some nights. It’s so fun.”

The general store will carry some last-minute stocking stuffers and candy for purchase, and it will provide a warm place for attendees to hang out and drink hot cocoa. Friday night will feature period music provided by local musicians Birdseye Blue.

Victorian Christmas will be open to visitors of all ages 6-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 16; and noon-3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17. Tickets are sold in time slots and are $10 for Troy Historical Society members and $12 for nonmembers. Space is limited, so tickets should be purchased in advance on the Troy Historic Village website, www.troyhistoricvillage.org. The Troy Historic Village is located at 60 W. Wattles Road.

“New this year is the addition of Breakfast with the Victorians on Sunday, Dec. 17,” said Konieczny. “Guests will have the opportunity to dine with the reenactors from ‘Victorian Christmas.’ Breakfast fare consistent with the period will be served, and guests are encouraged to join in conversation, games and carols. Tickets for Breakfast with the Victorians are sold separately, but include admission to Victorian Christmas on Sunday.”

The village will host “A Jane Austen Christmas,” See CHRISTMAS on page 26A

Peek Inside Your Health: Full Body MRI Screenings Unveil Silent Issues Before Symptoms Arise SOUTHFIELD- Full body MRI clinics have gained national attention lately, as TV personalities publicly share their personal full body scan experiences. One actress credits the scan for saving her life after doctors dismissed her unexplained pain for months. After various tests, including a CT scan, had “unremarkable” results, the pregnant actress became her own advocate, searched out a full body MRI clinic and discovered she had pancreatic cancer. Thanks to early detection the tumor was removed successfully.

As a general rule, when symptoms occur related to cancer, it usually has progressed to stage three or four.

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For a long time, full body MRI scans were available only in select areas outside of Michigan, requiring expensive flights like in Vancouver or California. However, this changed when a clinic opened in Southfield, making these scans available to Metro Detroit residents.

“Our advanced MRI screening can detect cancers very early when they are as small as a pencil eraser and are more easily treatable. If cancer goes undetected, however, it can grow into stage three or stage four with difficult

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NEWS & NOTES Troy High class raises money for nonprofit 7A/ TROY TIMES • DECEMBER 7, 2023

The Troy High personal communications class recently held its annual dodgeball tournament for charity supporting Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard’s Police Athletic League program, which builds positive relationships through recreation, mentoring and sports.

Competition was fierce, with the senior team declaring victory, and the event raised $14,500 for the kids at PAL. “Sports helps with competition, etiquette, confidence, teamwork, and gives them an opportunity to come here and just be kids and play,” Bouchard said in a press release. “The volunteers at PAL deeply believe that opportunities for relationship-building and high-quality sports should be available to everyone. No fine print, no asterisk, no exceptions; that’s what they stand by, and that’s why Troy High School’s Personal Communications class chose them this year as the recipient.”

PAL’s goals are to provide more opportunities for young women in sports, to double the number of children served, to develop young athletes so they develop a lifelong love of being active, and to be sure every child has access to a caring coach, and the chance to belong.

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Macomb sheriff to offer boat safety classes

The Macomb County Sheriff’s Office is offering a free boat safety course for those wishing to hit the water next spring.

The two-day class begins at 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 11, and Tuesday, Dec. 12. Classes are located at the Macomb County Sheriff’s main office at 43565 Elizabeth Road in Mount Clemens. Attendees must attend both sessions and pass a final test with a score of 75% or higher to receive a boater safety card.

Organizers said the main purpose of the boater safety education course is to ensure attendees become knowledgeable, safe and responsible boaters. Topics covered include general boating and water safety, navigational rules, causes and prevention of crashes, operation and fueling techniques, environmental concerns, and reporting responsibility.

Any motorized boat operator born after June 30, 1996, is required by law to pass an approved boater safety course and to carry a boater safety certificate.

Michigan’s boater education course is taught by a dedicated core of certified volunteer instructors, sheriff’s deputies and Michigan conservation officers.

The class will take place in person in a traditional classroom setting. The Sheriff’s Office will supply pens, pencils, highlighters and course books. There is no minimum age requirement; however, students under 10 years of age must be accompanied by a parent, a legal guardian or another adult approved by their parent or legal guardian.

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MICHIGAN ORGAN DONATIONS BREAK YEARLY RECORD Gift of Life Michigan announced Nov. 20 that it broke its record for lifesaving organ donations in a single year after the 500th organ was donated through Gift of Life.

Donors in 2023 have so far resulted in more than 1,200 organs transplanted, saving the lives of hundreds of critically ill patients in Michigan and beyond. Gift of Life Michigan helped a record 463 organ donors and their families give their final gifts in 2022. In 2021, the number stood at 429.

“Michigan’s latest milestone is incredibly meaningful. I’m in awe of those 500 donors and their families who decided that helping others

was important to them,” Dorrie Dils, the president and CEO of Gift of Life, said in a press release.

“They have given their recipients the best gift — new life. As we approach Thanksgiving, we know how grateful they must be.”

Gift of Life is the country’s 11th-largest federally designated organ procurement organization.

Those saved by a donated organ included Sherry Johnson, of Farmington, who received a heart and kidney transplant at Michigan Medicine in late October. She went home this month after 96 days waiting for and recovering from her double transplant from a single donor.

Pontiac opens new skatepark

Skateboarders and other extreme sports fans are invited to try out Pontiac’s new skatepark.

The new skatepark is located in Oakland Park, 500 E. Montcalm St. A grand opening ceremony is expected to take place in May 2024.

The new facility was born of a collaboration between the city of Pontiac, the Pontiac Skatepark Project, local activists and skate enthusiasts, the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, the Oakland County Commission, and The Photo provided by Skatepark Project — formerly known as the Tony Hawk Foundation. Jacob Jefferson Through this collaborative funding partnership, $568,000 was established in support of this project. Pontiac’s newly constructed skatepark is an estimated 10,000 square feet and features several ramps of various sizes, handrails, flat rails, ledges and other amenities to accommodate skaters of all skill levels.

“Skate enthusiasts have long waited for an exciting state-of-the-art amenity,” Jacob Jefferson, the public relations and social media specialist for Pontiac, said in a press release. “And it’s another great development for the youth, which creates more recreational opportunities in the City of Pontiac.”

Skatepark hours are 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 16-March 14, 2024; and 7 a.m.-8 p.m. March 15, 2024, to Nov. 14, 2024.

No motorized or electric vehicles are allowed on the skatepark, skaters must wear protective equipment, and there is no skating during inclement weather such as snow, rain or fog.

“I am home,” she said. “I am healthy and happy, and there won’t be an empty seat at my family’s Thanksgiving dinner table this week,” she said in a press release. “I’m thinking about and thanking my donor, my unknown hero. How does one honor someone who would do that for me? Together, we will do great things.”

More than 4.5 million adults in this state have joined the Michigan Organ Donor Registry and have a red heart on their driver’s license or state ID, indicating their decision to donate organs and tissue.

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How to know when it’s time for a new roof

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METRO DETROIT — As a homeowner, it is essential to understand when your home is due for a new roof or repairs.

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note, during the investigation all five rounds fired were accounted for within the suspect vehicle,” the department said in a press release. “The suspect vehicle continued a short distance before crashing into another vehicle. Officers were then able to take the driver and passenger of the stolen vehicle into custody and give medical aid.”

Of the five shots, the department confirmed only one struck the suspect. It hit him in the “upper body.”

The suspect, identified as Cecil Bobby Pulliam, a 25-year-old Detroit man, was given aid and was transported to a hospital, where he was placed into custody.

As of Nov. 29, police said Pulliam was still hospitalized and in stable condition. A passenger in the suspect’s vehicle, identified as Lajuan Lamarr Jefferson Jr., a 20-year-old Detroit man, also was treated for minor injuries the department said were caused by the suspect’s attempts to ram his way clear

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.

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of the police. Jefferson Jr. was released from the hospital but was taken into custody on two active felony warrants from nearby jurisdictions.

The Oakland County Sheriff ’s Office was asked to step in and take over the investigation of the matter, which is common practice in the event of an officer-involved shooting.

Westbound Big Beaver was closed at Daley Drive as the Oakland County Sheriff ’s Office completed their on-scene investigation. It was reopened to traffic shortly after 9 p.m.

Pulliam was charged with one count of felony assault, one count of receiving and concealing stolen property and one count of fleeing and eluding. Bond was set at $1 million, no 10%. Jefferson was charged with one count of receiving and concealing stolen property, and his bond was set at $100,000, no 10%.

Neither suspect had retained or been appointed an attorney by press time.

Call Staff Writer Brendan Losinski at (586) 498-1068.

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rom concerts to plays and more, stages across the region will be brimming with holiday cheer this year.

Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts in Detroit’s holiday programming includes the soulful and jazzy Dave Koz and Friends 25th Anniversary Christmas Tour Dec. 7 and the witty, musical show “One Sleepy Night” — about a grandfather, his telescope and the meaning of Christmas — Dec. 15. Tickets: www.musichall.org or (313) 887-8500.

“Our holiday lineup is a great illustration of Music Hall’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, which really dates back

to our founding in 1928 as a variety house,” Music Hall Director of Development Julie Gervais said via email. “This holiday season has dance, a couple of different musical genres, and a brand-new Urban Theater production — a musical that we’re all excited to see for the first time!”

The Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, located on the main campus of Macomb Community College in Clinton Township, will feature the holiday shows Celtic Angels Christmas Dec. 8, the Detroit Concert Choir Dec. 9, the Macomb Symphony Orchestra Dec. 10 and PRISM Men’s Chorus Dec. 16. Tickets: (586) 286-2222 or www.macombcenter.com.

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Gregory Porter will bring his holiday tour to the Detroit Opera House Dec. 22. 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.

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Broadway in Detroit will offer the family-oriented dance and music mashup of Tchaikovsky and rap during “The Hip Hop Nutcracker” Dec. 9 and “Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer The Musical” Dec. 15 and 16, both at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit, and the Gregory Porter 2023 holiday tour Dec. 22 at the Detroit Opera House. Tickets: (313) 887-1256 or www.broadwayin detroit.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

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ty,” Erickson Gault said. “Over the coming months, I will be meeting with the people of my district to learn their needs and priorities and determine how the county can improve their lives.”

Troy’s other City Council members expressed their admiration for Erickson Gault at a recent council meeting.

“Thank you, Ann Erickson Gault. …

This role really requires us by charter and by requirement to be nonpartisan and listen to ideas from one another, and Ann (was) able to do that,” said City Council member Ellen Hodorek. “I’m going to miss her as a colleague. I am thrilled she will be representing Troy and we will have an actual resident of Troy sitting on the County Commission. I know you will strive to represent every single resident here.”

However, Erickson Gault was reelected to her Troy City Council seat for a four-year term Nov. 7, leaving a vacancy that needed to be filled. Mayor Ethan Baker and the remaining five council members had to make a decision regarding how that seat would be filled.

City Council seats, in the event of a vacancy, are filled via appointment by the mayor and council for a temporary term that lasts until the next August or November election. After that point, the remainder of the term goes up for a vote by Troy voters.

On Nov. 20, “the council accepted Ann Erickson Gault’s resignation and then, as a separate item, to recognize that she has been appointed as a county commissioner so her office was declared vacant and council could then move forward with an option to fill the seat,” said Troy Clerk Aileen Dickson. “The

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Hirak Chandra was sworn in as the first Troy city councilmember of South Asian heritage Dec. 4. He is taking the recently vacated seat of Ann Erickson Gault, who was appointed as the District 3 Oakland County commissioner. seat is filled by the appointee until August (of 2024), and then it will be on the ballot so the voters can select a candidate at the polls regarding who will complete the remainder of the term, which ends in November of 2027.”

The council had to decide how to select the new candidate, since the charter doesn’t specify what criteria the council must use to select the appointee.

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in the audience. Some families are on their third and fourth generations coming together to see the show as part of their holiday traditions.”

“Home Alone in Concert” Dec. 13 was sold out at press time, but the Detroit Symphony Orchestra has plenty of other seasonal concerts for all ages at the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center in Detroit. The 11-member vocal ensemble Voctave will perform sans the orchestra during “It Feels Like Christmas” Dec. 8. A Tiny Tots concert by Fox & Branch will offer rootsy sing-alongs Dec. 9. The short film “The Snowman” will be accompanied by the DSO during a Young People’s Family Concert Dec. 9. The DSO plays its annual “Home for the Holidays” shows Dec. 15-17. “The Music of the Nutcracker with the DSO” Dec. 20 and “‘Elf ’ in Concert” Dec. 22-23 round out the programming. Tickets: (313) 576-5111 or www.detroitsymphony.com.

“Orchestra Hall is a magical place during the holiday season: from classical, pops, and family performances, to our beloved Home for the Holidays program,” DSO Creative Director of Popular and Special Programming Jessica Slais said by email.

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

Take in the vibrant wonder of the Magic of Lights tours through Dec. 30 at Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston. Tickets: www.magicoflights.com.

“313 Presents has curated an exceptional holiday show lineup this season and invites families to create one-of-a-kind treasured memories at the Fox Theatre, Little Caesars Arena and Pine Knob Music Theatre,” 313 Presents President Howard Handler said by email. “The Fox Theatre is beautifully decorated to welcome guests in for A Magical Cirque Christmas, Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet, Mannheim Steamroller, The Illusionists and Brett Eldredge’s ‘Glow Live’ holiday tour. Trans-Siberian Orches-

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Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis will be at Detroit’s Fox Theatre Dec. 17. tra 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 See SHOWS on page 22A

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CLINTON TOWNSHIP — An 84-year-old Harrison Township man has been arraigned in connection with the death of a pedestrian in July.

Richard Munro was arraigned in the 41B District Court in Clinton Township on Nov. 28 for the July 3 death of a 47-yearold Troy resident, Mehn A. Sinh, who was

crossing Jefferson Avenue.

It is alleged Munro hit Sinh while traveling northbound and under the influence of alcohol.

Munro is charged with operating a vehicle while Munro intoxicated causing death, a 15-year felony. Magistrate Ryan Zemke set Munro’s bond at $25,000 and suspended his license. Munro will be required to wear

an alcohol-monitoring tether if released. He will next be in court on Tuesday, Dec. 5, for a probable cause hearing at 1:30 p.m. before District Court Judge Carrie Fuca.

“This individual’s reckless choice has forever altered the course of a family’s life,” said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido in a press release. “Driving under the influence is not just against the law; it’s a profound injustice that shatters families.

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Among the most exciting additions to Michigan’s slopes this season is the debut of the Camelot 6 at The Highlands at Harbor Springs.

The six-person, high-speed Doppelmayr DLine bubble chairlift is a first in the Midwest. In a nutshell, the new chairlift provides a warmer, more comfortable lift to the top of the hill.

Across Michigan, snow sports enthusiasts will find a range of upgrades, including new chairlifts, additional lighting, improved snowmaking 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, former-

ly Boyne Highlands, is expected to begin operating early this month. December The bubble lift features heated, extra wide, ergonomically designed seats with footrests. A tinted, weatherproof bubble keeps riders warm and protected while being whisked up the slopes at a fast speed. It also boasts advanced safety features.

That addition is one of many improvements at the Boyne Resorts property, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The resort also has expanded night skiing and added new dining options, including a Waffle Cabin on the slopes, a pop-up chophouse restaurant at the Country Club of Boyne and a Mexican twist at the Zoo Bar. More outdoor bars are being added — to improve apres-ski options — along the base area.

At nearby Boyne Mountain, two new lifts are opening up this season, replacing old ones.

One is a four-person Doppelmayr fixed-grip chairlift that will haul skiers uphill in less than four minutes, half the time of the former ride.

The other is a three-person Doppelmayr fixed grip chairlift that will provide skiers and riders with a quicker trip upward as well as improved loading and unloading.

You might remember that Boyne Mountain is home to SkyBridge Michigan, a 1,200-foot-long pedestrian bridge that opened in the fall of 2022. For the holidays, the 118-foot-high bridge will be outfitted with a

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Boyne Mountain’s SkyBridge Michigan is outfited with a holiday light display. 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.

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seat within 30 days, according to the city charter,” said Troy City Attorney Lori Grigg Bluhm. “There is no direction in Troy’s charter as to how they fill that position. In the past, council has accepted applications and conducted interviews. … However, there was never a situation like this so soon after an election for seats on the council.”

Consensus at the Nov. 20 City Council meeting was to try to respect the will of the voters by selecting a candidate from the recent election, since they could say with confidence that they were respecting the will of Troy residents. Two candidates in the recent council election, Hirak Chandra and Edward Ross, both received an outpouring of support from residents for them to take up Erickson Gault’s vacant seat.

“Despite not being required by charter, councils (in the past) have chosen to take applications and do interviews,” said Hodorek. “That had to be done because we didn’t know for sure who was interested in the council seat. Seeking applications was a way to discern who might be interested in these seats in a formal way.”

Three seats, including Erickson Gault’s, were up for election Nov. 7. Incumbent Theresa Brooks received 8,169 votes, Erickson Gault received 7,426 votes and newcomer Mark Gunn received 5,599 votes. Chandra came in fourth, receiving 5,557 votes, and Ross came in fifth with 4,945 votes.

Although Gunn expressed his admiration for Ross as a candidate for the council seat, the mayor and other four council members said that they supported the appointment of Chandra, since he received the next highest number of votes.

“We appreciate that Ed Ross came here tonight to speak to us … and that there were several residents who came out in support of him,” said Hodorek. “But the numbers between the fourth place and the fifth place candidates — and (Ross) was fifth — were significant enough that, no matter who you support, if you take the names out, I think you can understand that asking council to disregard those numbers and what the voters of the city (responded with) on their ballots is a big ask of us. It’s asking us to disregard ballots that were finalized just days ago.”

Ross said he was disappointed but respects the council’s selection.

“The council made their decision, and I look forward to continuing to engage with

the council on public safety issues,” said Ross in an email. “I wish them the best and hope for their success in working on important issues for our city and its residents.”

Chandra was officially sworn in on the council at a meeting Dec. 4, with a vote of 4-1, with Gunn voting against and Councilwoman Rebecca Chamberlain Creanga being absent.

Chandra is now the first Troy councilmember of South Asian heritage. He thanked the council and voters for their confidence in him.

“I’m very thankful to the council for deciding to appoint me,” said Chandra. “I think it’s the logical choice because I was only 42 votes short of being elected. I believe the council honored the mandate of voters in Troy. I’m happy to be there, and there is another election in August, so voters will get a chance to decide at that time,” whether they want him to remain on council, he said.

County commissioners make around $42,000 per year. Troy City Council members receive a total of $2,260.65 per year in compensation.

CITY OF TROY THE 2023 BOARD OF REVIEW FOR THE CITY OF TROY WILL MEET AT THE CITY OFFICES CONFERENCE ROOM E, 500 WEST BIG BEAVER ROAD ON: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2023 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Conference Room E Be advised that the City of Troy, 2023 Board of Review will hold a meeting on the above date and time in Conference Room E at Troy City Hall, 500 W. Big Beaver – Troy, Michigan – (248) 524-3311. The purpose of this meeting is to review qualified errors including clerical errors and mutual mistakes of fact for the 2023 City of Troy Assessment Roll.

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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.

Missing and curling shingles are some of the main things to look out for.

“If shingles are curled up, that’s a sign of the attic getting too hot and the shingles are cooking from underneath,” Helfman said. “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 high-moisture conditions may have moss growth on the roof, which could be a potential source of mold in an attic.

While cleaning gutters, a homeowner might notice granules in their gutter.

“There’s always going to be granules in your gutter,” Helfman said. “However, the amount of granules is what you need to look for because if it’s a light amount, it’s OK, but if it’s a thick amount and it seems to be more than normal, that’s when you know your roof is at the end of its lifespan.”

Cavendish shared that some of the consequences of not maintaining a roof are potential water damage to plaster or drywall, paint bubbling, and dark spots on the paint such as mold or mildew.

Once it is determined that there are issues with the roof, it is time to hire a contractor.

“Homeowners have been programmed to get three bids, and there’s nothing wrong with getting three bids because it helps you understand pricing a little better,” Helfman 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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and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7. Tickets or more info: (248) 327-0575 or www.gocomedy.net.

For a big, bold dose of cheer, the Motor City Brass Band will perform “Sounds of the Season” at 3 p.m. Dec. 17 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center in Dearborn. Tickets or more information: www.mcbb.org, www.dearborntheater.com or (313) 943-2354.

“Motor City Brass Band looks forward to getting you in the holiday spirit with music for every age,” Music Director and Conductor Gordon Ward said by email. “In addition to your holiday favorites, we are also pleased to present ‘Christmas is Coming!’ — a new piece by composer Paul Lovatt-Cooper.”

The Ringwald Theatre, inside Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center in Ferndale, will present Vince Kelley’s “Jingle Babs” through Dec. 18. The comedic show imagines Barbra Streisand doing a live TV show in conjunction with her 1967 Christmas album, except that a terrible snowstorm has prevented her special guests from getting to the studio, forcing the studio staff band to improvise. Tickets: www.theringwald.com.

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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.

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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 purpose-built 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.

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A resident in the 400 block of East Big Beaver Road reported to the Troy police that his bicycle was stolen from his apartment’s basement storage area between 1 p.m. and 1:15 p.m. Nov. 17.

Driver charged after driving into construction site

At 4:59 p.m. on Nov. 15, Troy police officers were dispatched to the area of Long Lake Road and Rochester Road for a report that a white BMW had driven into a construction zone and was now stuck in an unfinished stretch of road.

Upon arrival, officers observed the BMW had become stuck on a large roll of construction material. Officers spoke with the driver, a 59-year-old Bloomfield Hills man, and noted he had bloodshot and glassy eyes and that there was a strong odor of intoxicants coming from his breath. He was taken into custody and submitted to a chemical breath test, with results of a 0.19% blood alcohol level.

He was issued a citation for operating with a blood alcohol content of 0.17% or more.

Drunken driver taken into custody following crash

Troy police officers responded to a vehicle crash at 8:49 p.m. Nov. 13 on northbound Interstate 75, near Big Beaver Road.

After the crash, the police said, the drivers exited the expressway onto Crooks Road, where the at-fault driver was pulled over. Officers said the driver, identified as a 59-yearold Macomb Township man, performed poorly on sobriety evaluations and refused to submit to a breath test.

The driver was taken into custody and, during a search of the vehicle, a half-empty bottle of liquor was found in his center console. A warrant for a blood alcohol test was approved, and charges are pending the results of the test.

Mailboxes damaged

Police reported that two mailboxes in the 5800 block of Cliffside Drive were damaged between 9 p.m. Nov. 19 and 8:30 a.m.

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Troy man arrested on drug possession

A 35-year-old Troy man was charged

with one count of possession of the drug ecstasy after residents of the Somerset Park Apartments, in the 2200 block of Golfview Drive, reported at 12:08 p.m. Nov. 22 that a suspicious person was wandering about, harassing apartment complex employees.

A baggy with a powdery substance that was later confirmed to be ecstasy was found on his person, and he was taken into custody for an outstanding warrant for his arrest.

Mail stolen

Four letters containing personal banking information were stolen from the mailbox of homeowners in the 6000 block of Canmoor Drive sometime between 11:38 a.m. and 3 p.m. Nov. 11. Police are investigating.

Driver charged following property damage

A 56-year-old Sterling Heights man was taken into custody at 7:08 p.m. Nov. 22 after Troy officers were dispatched to Troy Fire Station No. 4, 2117 E. Maple Road, after receiving reports that a dark-colored sedan had struck several mailboxes and curbs.

A 2013 Ford Taurus was then reported to pull into the station, with damage consistent with having performed the property damage, including damage to the rims and the bumpers, and two flat tires.

The driver submitted to a preliminary breath test, showing a blood alcohol level result of 0.10%. The driver was issued a citation for operating while intoxicated.

Hit-and-run suspect taken into custody

Troy police officers responded to re-

ports of a hit-and-run vehicle crash at 2:29 a.m. Nov. 23 in the area of John R and Big Beaver roads.

Officers said they located both vehicles involved in the crash and initiated a stop on the at-fault driver, a 21-year-old Rochester man, near Brinston Drive and Bellingham Drive. The driver refused to submit to a preliminary breath test, so he was taken into custody, and a warrant was obtained for a blood draw. Charges are expected pending the results of the blood test.

Vehicle keyed

A vehicle was keyed in the parking lot of Neiman Marcus, located at 2705 W. Big Beaver Road, sometime between 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Nov. 24.

Driver arrested after crash

Charges are expected pending a blood draw for a 63-year-old man from Bowling Green, Ohio, after Troy officers responded to a single-vehicle crash that took place at 4:36 p.m. Nov. 24 in the area of Northfield Parkway and West Long Lake Road.

Upon arriving at the site of the crash, officers observed that a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse had struck a fixed object, the driver appeared intoxicated, and he had a suspended driver’s license. The driver refused to submit to a preliminary breath test, so he was taken into custody, and a warrant for a blood draw was authorized.

Suspect charged with multiple vehicle break-ins

Troy detectives have taken into custody a 23-year-old Detroit man they believe is responsible for several vehicle break-ins across multiple cities in the metro Detroit area.

Officers said they located the suspect following a suspected theft of credit cards from the unlocked vehicle of a Troy resident between 9:30 p.m. Nov. 24 and 6:30 a.m.

Nov. 25 in the 100 block of Chopin Drive.

The suspect was charged with felony financial transaction device stealing/retaining without consent, and breaking and entering a vehicle to steal property less than $200.

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“It came together very quickly. I was in the traveling dinosaur business for a while, and that kind of dried up, so I brought the dinosaurs to the mall for Christmas, and they had space at the old Sears location, and we got to talking and turned it into the Christmas Wonderland.”

“Keith’s done an outstanding job,” added Scott Kalinowski, the asset manager for Oakland Mall. “We originally partnered with him on the dinosaur exhibit for the holidays and then as he saw the Choco Town exhibit that Fever had done in the Sears space for six months, he said he couldn’t pass on the opportunity to put his own touch on the place and bring some part of Canterbury Village here. We’ve gotten rave reviews so far.”

Some lucky kids got to be the first to try out the attraction at a preview night Nov. 21.

Sydelle Faransi, of Auburn Hills, said she loved running through the exhibits with her family.

“I loved taking pictures with Santa,” she said. “I told him what I wanted for Christmas.”

Her younger sister, Vayda, agreed.

“My favorite part was talking to Santa and telling him what we want for Christmas,” she said. “We got to do funny faces with him in pictures.”

“My favorite part was spending time with my family because I love them,” added their brother, Preston.

Aldridge and Kalinowski both said that in-person attractions have needed to up their game in recent years. Including more destination entertainment is a key focus, particularly for the mall’s owner, Mario Keizi, who purchased Oakland Mall in 2022.

“What we did with Canterbury was produce more family entertainment similar to what Mario is trying to do at the mall,” said Aldridge. “I’m in the family event business, so I love putting on things like this where you can see the kids running around with smiles on their faces. I have three kids, and when the kids were smiling, me and mom were smiling.”

Kalinowski said it’s no secret that many malls have had difficulty keeping up with online retail. Creating destination attractions like the Canterbury Village Holiday Wonderland Walkthrough helps give shoppers a reason to visit the mall beyond just shopping for gifts.

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“What we’re learning in the real estate world is that malls definitely have that stigma, (that malls are dying),” he said. “Once COVID came around and people were stuck inside their homes, we found very quickly that if you can find a reason for people to come to a shopping center, they will come.

By focusing on destination-type activities and having the right stores, people will come here. We’re so excited and hope people will come out and see this great collaboration with Canterbury Village.”

Kalinowski said he is optimistic about the mall’s prospects this holiday season and thinks that the Canterbury Village Holiday Wonderland Walkthrough will be a big part of why.

“Right now, we have a lot of exciting

things going on in Oakland Mall. It’s all very family-centric. We just opened IT’SUGAR, which is a national candy chain. We opened an arcade. We’ve signed a lot of leases on remodels of some of our longer tenants. It’s hard to pass up on some great non-weatherdependent activities inside where kids will have a blast.”

“We want people to see it,” added Aldridge. “If you know Canterbury Village and you know the quality of the holiday show we put on, this is just as good and indoors.”

Oakland Mall can be reached by calling (248) 585-6000. For more information, go to www.oaklandmall.com.

Call Staff Writer Brendan Losinski at (586) 498-1068.

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Leaf And Bud Transforming Michigan’s Cannabis Industry ‘From Seed To Sell’ You can’t buy a mature tree. You have to plant the seed, train its roots, cultivate the land and nurture the tree as it grows stronger and flourishes.

Leaf and Bud founder and CEO Mark Savaya, Detroit’s “Henry Ford of Cannabis,” applied that same philosophy to his business, which is transforming the cannabis industry in metro Detroit and communities across Michigan by rehabilitating long shuttered (and in some cases historical) properties, employing hundreds of workers and providing the very finest products at the best prices for consumers.

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

Leaf and Bud is open for business at two locations in Detroit: at its headquarters on Livernois, south of Fenkell Avenue, and on Gratiot Avenue. They’re also up and running on Sherwood Avenue in Center Line, and on Dequindre Road in Hazel Park.

Other locations include Lenox Township, Battle Creek, New Buffalo (on the west side of the state) and downtown Ann Arbor (open soon).

Leaf and Bud’s products include the finest flower, gummies, oil, cartridges and accessories.

“There was a lot of R&D that went into the ‘Mark Savaya Collection,’ a lot of trial and error, lost strains and endless hours. It was finally accomplished with the triumph of the hybrid born from Lemon Cherry Gelato and Sherbert Gelato strain,” Savaya said. “This high potency euphoric strain has become immensely popular in my collection, and no one has the cut.”

Leaf and Bud is dedicated to giving back to the community by transforming properties in the neighborhoods it calls home. That includes a former Coca-Cola facility and the former Farmer Jack distribution center in Detroit, and the Sanders chocolate factory in Highland Park.

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

“They’re the best workers.

They love what they do,” Savaya said. “It’s a win-win situation. They get a second chance in life, and we give hope to the right people.”

Savaya said the success enjoyed by Leaf and Bud has allowed him to give back to hospitals, churches and shelters in the community.

“I started this business with nothing at all except my own knowledge! I ended up growing myself and growing a wonderful team with over 350 employees,” Savaya said. “I work hard for everything, and I just want to help others to be just as successful! I’m always here to help anyone in any way I can.”

Controlling its product from seed to sale and supplying its own retail inventory allows Leaf and Bud to offer customers the very best wholesale prices.

“We cultivate everything in-house, so we sell it to the consumers for the wholesale price,” Savaya said. “That’s only at Leaf and Bud. We have over 8,000 lights growing, indoor cultivation.”

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Thursday, Dec. 14. A part of the village’s monthly Thursday Tea series, this talk will explore how the Austen family and characters from Jane’s books celebrated Christmas during the Regency era. Guests should purchase tickets in advance on the Troy Historic Village website.

“The Jane Austen Christmas is part of our regular Thursday Tea series,” said Peters. “Once a month, we do this Thursday Tea program. We have different presenters come in every month, and we have tea and cookies, and we touch on a variety of topics. This includes boat building, architecture and statues, men’s clothing, and so forth. This month’s tea program will be Christmas through Jane Austen’s eyes. It’s more of a presentation rather than a tour, like the Victorian Christmas. It takes place at the village as well.”

Peters said both programs are a fantastic way to explore the past and see something new, even for those who have attended past Troy Historic Village events.

“It’s a great chance to think about Troy at a different time and what people were like at that time, taking a wagon to someone’s house for the holiday and so forth,” she said. “I love that the buildings here really feel alive. Our reenactors stay in the buildings. They bring a lot of their own items to reenact, and it makes it all feel so real and lived-in. Even if you’re familiar with the village, it’s a whole new experience.”

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4B - TROY TIMES, December 7, 2023

THE WEEK

K E E W E H T F O RIME C • K E E W E H • CRIME OF T

Police arrest suspect in armed robberies

FERNDALE — A 23-year-old Hazel Park man was arrested on two counts of armed robbery in Ferndale.

According to a Ferndale police press release, at approximately 12:43 a.m. Nov. 14, police attempted to stop an individual for a bicycle violation after he was seen “casing” the 7-Eleven store near Nine Mile and Hilton roads. The man tried to flee, but he was arrested after a short pursuit, police said.

Police stated the man matched the description of an armed robbery suspect wanted in connection with two separate armed robberies that had occurred in Ferndale.

The first incident happened at 1:22 a.m. Oct. 20, when a man entered a 7-Eleven store at Nine Mile and Pinecrest Drive. “The suspect approached the counter and produced a folding knife. The suspect demanded money from the cash register.

The clerk opened the register and handed over approximately $300 cash. The suspect fled the store on foot,” the release states.

The second incident happened at 6:03 a.m.

Nov. 1. A man was reported to have entered the 7-Eleven near Nine Mile and Hilton.

“The suspect approached the counter and demanded cash from the clerk. The suspect had his left hand in his pocket and implied he had a weapon. The clerk opened the register and handed over approximately $805 cash. The suspect also stole the clerk’s cell phone and store phone. The suspect fled from the store on foot,” the release states.

The release states that the man would “case” each area prior to committing the robbery and then flee on his bicycle after.

“Investigators worked with several surrounding agencies and learned that the suspect committed a series of armed robberies of 7-Eleven stores between October 18 and November 6,” police stated. “The suspect admitted to investigators that he planned to rob the 7-Eleven store on the morning of November 14, 2023.”

The suspect was arraigned on Nov. 15 on two counts of armed robbery and was given a $200,000 cash or surety bond.

Southfield man charged in string of burglaries

TROY — A 53-year-old Southfield man has been charged in connection to the burglaries of businesses in Royal Oak, Birmingham and Troy.

At 11:27 p.m. Oct. 25, patrol officers were made aware by plainclothes detectives that a possible burglary had just occurred in the King’s Plaza shopping complex, on Rochester Road, north of East

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Long Lake Road. Officers located a damaged door handle on the rear of a building at 5100 Rochester Road. They then checked the building and observed the cash register door was open, with no cash left inside. The owner of the business responded to the scene and said that approximately $120 in cash was missing.

The suspect was charged Oct. 27, after the Troy Special Investigations Unit said they had conducted sufficient surveillance to identify him as a suspect in several burglaries that took place between Oct. 4 and Oct. 25, including the burglary Oct. 25.

He was charged in 52-4 District Court and was issued a $200,000 bond. He had not been assigned or retained an attorney prior to publication.

Vehicle damaged by kick

MADISON HEIGHTS — According to a police report, someone damaged a 2015 Ford by kicking it while it was parked in the 32000 block of Concord Drive around 5 p.m. Nov. 7.

The suspect is known to the victim, a 53-yearold resident of Indiana.

An investigation was ongoing.

Juveniles caught stealing from sporting goods store

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Police Department responded to a sporting goods store in the 2100 block of South Telegraph Road for a retail fraud at 6:55 p.m. Nov. 9. According to reports, several young males stole various items, including mouthguards, backpacks and face shields from the store.

Witnesses saw the males flee in a silver Dodge Durango.

Officers quickly located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. They recovered the stolen merchandise and placed all three of the juvenile occupants into custody. The three were brought back to the station, where they were picked up by their mothers. The case was sent to the Oakland County Juvenile Court for review.

Police looking for man passing bogus ‘motion picture’ money

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to a grocery store in the 1100 block of South Rochester Road for a report of a person passing “motion picture” fake U.S. currency at 12:06 p.m. Nov. 24.

The same person — a man in his late 20s — reportedly did this twice, once Oct. 15 and again Oct. 24.

The person purchased less than $6 in product and gave the clerk a $50 fake bill. The manager provided video of the suspect. The case was turned over to detectives for further investigation.

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Holiday Art & Cookie Sale: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation - Barn Church, 4230 Livernois Road in Troy, (248) 914-3685

Ridgedale Players, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Dec. 8-17, 205 W. Long Lake Road in Troy, ridgedaleplayers.com Art exhibit: ‘Dream Journals’ by Larry Zdeb of Troy features found objects and personal mementos, on display until Dec. 20, Color | Ink Studio & Gallery, 20919 John R Road in Hazel Park, colorinkstudio.com Widowed Friends lunch: 1:30 p.m. every second Thursday of month, Alibi of Troy, 6700 Rochester Road, RSVP to Joyce at (586) 323-6007

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Victorian Christmas: Experience traditions of 1850s-60s, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 15, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. Dec. 16, and noon-3 p.m. Dec. 17, also Breakfast with the Victorians, 10-11:30 a.m. Dec. 17, Troy Historic Village, 60. W. Wattles Road, troyhistoricvillage.org

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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.

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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.