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Nature center debuts new opossum habitat

BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center recently opened a new habitat for its opossum named “Lily.”

The design and construction of the habitat was a joint effort between Dbaker Designs and an Eagle Scout candidate, See OPOSSUM on page 15A

The Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center in Shelby Township has a new habitat for its opossum, Lily.

Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

FINE ART FAIR MOVES TO FORD HOUSE

BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — An annual fine art fair has a new home in the Grosse Pointes.

After being at the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club for the last couple of years, the Art as Healing Foundation is moving its Grosse Pointe Art Fair just down the road, to the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores. The juried

fine art and fine artisan fair will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 19 and 20 in the Ford House Visitors Center.

Work by approximately 40 artists — from as far away as California — will be featured and available for purchase.

Most of the artists are from the Midwest, and several hail from metro Detroit — including glass artist Helen AgiusAndrese, of Farmington Hills; sculptor Carrie Bladecki, of Rochester; ceramist Chrys Bonnay-Lewis, of Grosse Pointe See ART FAIR on page 11A

RIGHT: Grosse Pointe Woods artist Chrys Bonnay-Lewis will have some of her ceramic works for sale.

Photo provided by Art as Healing Foundation

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Clerk charged with election law violations for alleged role in 2020 presidential election Grot told not to conduct Shelby elections during case

BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — On July 18, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel released an announcement of felony charges against 16 Michigan residents, including Shelby Township Clerk Stanley Grot, pertaining to their roles in the alleged false electors scheme following the 2020 U.S. presidential election.

Nessel alleges that 16 Michigan residents met in the basement of Michigan Republican headquarters and signed their names to multiple certificates stating that they were “the duly elected and qualified electors for President and Vice President of the United States of America for the State of Michigan.”

“That was a lie,” Nessel said, according to a transcript her office made available of her recorded remarks. “They weren’t the duly elected and qualified electors, and each of the defendants knew it. They carried out these actions with the hope and belief that the electoral votes of Michigan’s 2020 elec-

tion would be awarded to the candidate of their choosing, instead of the candidate that Michigan voters actually chose.

“After signing these fraudulent electoral documents, some of the False Electors attempted to enter the state capitol and deliver their fabricated electoral votes to the Senate floor but were turned away,” she said, according to the transcript.

According to Nessel, the documents were then conveyed to the United States Senate and the National Archives, with the intent that then-Vice President Mike Pence would use them to overturn the results of the election.

Each defendant, including Grot, has been charged with: • One count of conspiracy to commit forgery, a 14-year felony.

• Two counts of forgery, a 14-year felony.

• One count of conspiracy to commit uttering and publishing, a 14-year felony.

• One count of uttering and publishing, a 14-year felony.

• One count of conspiracy to commit election law forgery, a five-year felony.

• Two counts of election law forgery, a five-year felony.

“The false electors’ actions undermined the public’s faith in the integrity of our elections and, we believe, also plainly violated the laws by which we administer our elections in Michigan,” Nessel said in a prepared statement. “My department has prosecuted numerous cases of election law violations throughout my tenure, and it would be malfeasance of the greatest magnitude if my department failed to act here in the face of overwhelming evidence of an organized effort to circumvent the lawfully cast ballots of

millions of Michigan voters in a presidential election.”

Each of the defendants is charged individually in 54-A District Court in Ingham County. Grot was arraigned Aug. 8, at which time he pleaded not guilty to the charges, and at press time the court scheduled his probable cause hearing for Aug. 18 and his preliminary examination for Aug. 25.

Following the announcement of charges, Jonathan Brater, director of the Bureau of See CLERK on page 9A

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CLINTON TOWNSHIP — In one photo, Elton John — at the piano in his signature glitter ’70s glasses — serenades the audience.

In another picture, a leather-clad, spikyhaired Billy Idol rebel yells before the crowd.

The images are among the 70 blackand-white pictures, from noted music photographer Larry Hulst, currently on display at the Lorenzo Cultural Center. Music fans can check out the exhibit “Front Row Center: Icons of Rock, Blues and Soul” from now until Sept. 27. Hulst’s collection includes the Grateful Dead, Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton, B.B. King and many more.

“The hallmark of his work is his ability to evoke the raw energy and emotion of the concert experience,” a Lorenzo Cultural Center press release stated.

The Lorenzo Cultural Center is located on the campus of the Macomb Community College Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road. “Front Row Center” is open to the pub-

The work of music photographer Larry Hulst — like this shot of Jimi Hendrix — will be on display until Sept. 27 at the Lorenzo Cultural Center in Clinton Township.

Photos provided

by Larry Hulst

See MUSIC on page 7A

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APPROVES FUNDS FOR JAIL PROJECT

BY DEAN VAGLIA

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MACOMB COUNTY — The project to upgrade the Macomb County Jail’s mental health capabilities has been given the green light.

The Macomb County Board of Commissioners approved the use of over $228 million to pay

for the jail upgrades at its July 20 meeting.

“It’s been a long time coming,” Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel said.

Approved 11-2, the money for the project will come from different sources. The first $129 million is coming from federal American Rescue Plan Act funds, in addition to $50 million in state funds and

$49 million in county general fund money. A major aspect of getting the board’s approval was being able to finance the jail without going into debt, bonding out the project or creating new taxes.

“We just needed a clear view of the costs,” Macomb County Board Chair Don Brown said.

For Hackel’s part, getting the majority of the board’s approval

was a matter of educating them on the project. The project will create a new intake center to screen inmates for mental health and substance abuse issues. Those flagged for issues will be able to receive more direct treatment than currently provided via a diversion center. Jail capacity will be increased from 1,034 beds to 1,218, and 108 more medical and mental health

intake beds will be added for a total of 162.

Brown is excited about how the project could benefit Macomb County residents, particularly those who have to directly use it.

“It’s going to enable us to break the cycle for some who have been using the jail as a revolving door,” Brown said. “They get arSee JAIL on page 15A

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Study finds value and opportunities for coastal Macomb

BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com

See STUDY on page 9A

File photo by Patricia O’Blenes

A recent study found that Lake St. Clair is responsible for contributing at least $1.6 billion to the Macomb economy via real estate purchases and values, lodging stays, water-based industries, and recreation.

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MACOMB COUNTY — It is no secret that Lake St. Clair is a livelihood for its shoreline towns and Macomb County as a whole, but how much is the lake actually worth?

The question was asked at the county level and on July 26, Macomb County officials finally had their answer. At MacRay Harbor, just feet away from where the lake meets Harrison Township’s shores, the results of the Lake St. Clair Coastal Study were unveiled and findings analyzed before an audience of state, local and federal officials, and water economy industry personnel.

“This is the first time we’ve done a study like this here … we want people to really understand the numbers, the impact this truly has,” Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel said. “You’re looking at a $1.6 billion push to our economy in Macomb County, and that’s not just (to) Macomb County — that’s to the state of Michigan.”

The study found Lake St. Clair is responsible for at least $1.6 billion to the Macomb economy via real estate purchases and values, lodging stays, water-based industries and recreation. Gerard Santoro, program director for parks and natural resources with Macomb County Planning and Economic Development and the presenter of the study’s findings, has reason to believe the true number is higher.

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SHELBY COMMISSIONER LEADS MACOMB ORCHARD TRAIL COMMISSION MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County Commissioner Sylvia Grot, who represents Shelby Township and the city of Utica on the county Board of Commissioners, was unanimously appointed to the Macomb Orchard Trail Commission, according to a July 26 press release. The board’s vote was 13-0 for the county executive’s recommendation of her appointment.

At the Aug. 1 meeting of the Macomb Orchard Trail Commission, Grot was elected to serve as the chair of the Grot Macomb Orchard Trail Commission.

“I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Commission for entrusting me with the responsibility of leading the Macomb Orchard Trail Commission,” Grot said in a press release.

Find more information about the Macomb Orchard Trail Commission at macombgov.org.

Polish Day Parade WARREN — The Polish Day Parade has been a tradition for decades. It started in the 1930s and was on Belle Isle for a while, and also in downtown Detroit and Hamtramck.

For the second year, the parade will be held in Warren on Aug. 26.

The Polish Day Parade will step off at 4 p.m. and will march west down Common Road from Hoover Road to a reviewing stand in front of the Christopher M. Wouters Warren Police Headquarters.

The parade is organized under the Polish American Congress Michigan Division.

The theme for this year’s parade is mathematician and astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, who was born in Poland in 1473. The grand marshal is Vinnie Dombroski, lead vocalist of the rock band Sponge.

For more information about the parade, visit polishdayparade.com.

High school football returns

C & G Newspapers will be covering high school football, starting with the first week of games Aug. 24. Stay up to date by looking in your local C & G publication or visit candgnews.com/news/sports.

OK2SAY shows increase in reports

METRO DETROIT — On July 25, the office of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer released an annual report that showed Michigan State Police logged more than 7,400 tips from OK2SAY in 2022, which was a 19% increase from the previous year.

OK2SAY is a student safety program which allows anyone to confidentially report tips on criminal activities or potential harm directed at Michigan students, school employees or schools. Tips can include reports on bullying, individual threats to a specific person, drugs and alcohol use, harassment and depression.

OK2SAY is available 24/7 and tips can be submitted by calling (855) 565-2729 or texting to 652729, which stands for OK2SAY. Tipsters also can send an email to OK2SAY@mi.gov or at the website michigan.gov/ok2say. The OK2SAY mobile app is available for download in app stores for iPhone and Android.

Initial tips are fielded by Michigan State Police OK2SAY technicians. They are trained to receive, analyze and disseminate tip information to local law enforcement agencies, school officials, community mental health service programs, or the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for a timely response.

The state’s fiscal year 2024 budget includes an additional $378,000 to support the hiring of three more OK2SAY technicians to respond to the increasing number of tips.

File photo provided by Patricia O’Blenes

CARS AND COFFEE

EASTPOINTE — A “cars and coffee” event is scheduled from 10 a.m. until noon Aug. 19 at the Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society, 16600 Stephens Road. Bring your classic car to the museum for some coffee, doughnuts and camaraderie. For more information, visit mimths.org.

‘NIGHT AT THE RACES’ WILL HELP VETERANS ROSEVILLE/WARREN — Vets Returning Home is holding its “Night at the Races” fundraiser Aug. 25 at the Gazebo Banquet Center, located at 31104 Mound Road in Warren.

Doors will open at 6 p.m. Dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. with the races beginning at 7 p.m. Derby attire is encouraged. The deadline is Aug. 11 to purchase tickets, be a sponsor and donate raffle items. For more information, visit vetsreturninghome.org or call (586) 285-5606.

Vets Returning Home, located at 17955 11 Mile Road in Roseville, is a local nonprofit and non-government-funded organization dedicated to helping veterans transition into stable lives. The organization also runs the Vets Returning Home Thrift Store at 29523 Gratiot Ave. The store, pictured, helps support veterans who utilize services at the shelter.

File photo provided by Patricia O’Blenes

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WARREN CONCERT BAND SHINES LIKE A ‘DIAMOND’

BY GENA JOHNSON

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Photo provided by the Warren Concert Band

The Warren Concert Band was established in 1972. The band has three performances scheduled in August. mented a side-by-side honor band where we are able to work with and showcase some of the finest music students from the Warren schools,” Duby said.

Bob Rourke, of Troy, has been with the band for 32 years and has been playing the

clarinets since he was 8 years old. After graduating from Redford High School in Detroit in the early 1950s where he played in the band, he went into the service, had a tour in Germany and then worked at Burroughs Corp. After being away from the clarinet for

a while, a friend who played with the Warren Concert Band encouraged him to join.

“I did (join). I went back and took my lessons for about a year and got up to speed,” said Rourke.

See CONCERT BAND on page 13A

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WARREN — The Warren Concert Band has three performances this month at various venues around metropolitan Detroit.

All the performances start at 7 p.m. On Aug. 9, the band performs at Belle Isle. On Aug. 15, the concert is at the First United Methodist Church of Warren. On Aug. 16, there is a show in front of City Hall at Warren City Square. All the performances are free, but according to the band’s director, Jeremy Duby, attendees will need a state park pass to get into the park at Belle Isle.

The all-volunteer team of about 65 musicians will perform a good selection of John Philip Sousa marches including “El Capitan,” “On the Campus,” and “The Stars and Stripes Forever,” among others. The band will celebrate the 100th anniversary of “On the Mall,” a celebrated march by Edwin Franko Goldman. In addition, the band will perform patriotic tunes in honor of our veterans, and some George Gershwin medleys.

The Warren Concert Band was established in 1972 and in its 51-year history has had three musical directors: Thomas Carey, Douglas Bianchi and Jeremy Duby, who has been with the band since 2011.

“The band has been outstanding in its entire history,” Duby said. “I feel that under my direction, we have done a lot of great things. Most recently, we performed at Detroit Orchestra Hall for the celebration of our 50th anniversary, which was a pinnacle performance for the ensemble.”

The band has also incorporated Warren schools in their performances.

“Over the last few years, we’ve imple-

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Music

Larry Hulst captured Led Zeppelin in pictures several times during his career as a photographer.

from page 3A

Photo provided by Larry Hulst

lic from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and on select Saturdays: Sept. 9, Sept. 16 and Sept. 23. There is no cost to attend.

“The photo exhibit brings the world of rock, blues and soul to our door and takes our patrons to the lights and excitement of the live music scene from 1970 through 1999,” William Wood, director, MCC Cultural Affairs and Community Engagement, said in a prepared statement. “The stunning photography by Larry Hulst captures the high energy and enthusiasm of some of our greatest performers from Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix to David Bowie and Lauryn Hill.”

Since the 1960s, Hulst has photographed famous rock bands, blues legends and soul artists as they performed live on stage. Over the years, his work has been so well received that magazines and record companies have tapped into his talents.

One photo of blues great Muddy Waters taken in March 1973 was featured in a Rolling Stone magazine issue that year celebrating Waters’ birthday. Another shot of Hendrix performing at the Golden Raceway in Sacramento, California, in 1970 was used on Hendrix’s compilation album “South Saturn Delta,” released in 1997, many years after the guitar legend died.

Hulst began taking photos of his favorite bands after serving in the U.S. Navy as a corpsman during the Vietnam era. In the early days of capturing live music, Hulst didn’t bother to obtain press credentials.

He would just hang with the other fans and take snapshots.

“I didn’t know anything about access. I would just buy a ticket.

The shows were very cheap. You could see three bands for $6,” he said.

“I was a fan first and then I had a camera with me. I started out only shooting for myself.”

See MUSIC on page 8A

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Police make arrest in case of shots fired on Gratiot after custody hearing

BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — A Warren man is facing charges for an altercation involving gunfire on Gratiot Avenue following a custody hearing Aug 1.

The custody hearing took place in the 16th Circuit Court in Mount Clemens, and according to a press release from the Eastpointe Police Department, one of the parents was unhappy with the outcome.

There was an altercation in Mount Clemens, and the other parent and family left the city and drove to Eastpointe; however, they reportedly were followed by the unhappy parent and a passenger. The incident escalated on Gratiot Avenue near Bell Avenue, according to the Police Department, and shots were fired.

One victim sustained a gunshot wound to the arm and another “sustained a graze wound to the head,” the press release states.

Windows on several nearby businesses were damaged by stray bullets, and one of the involved drivers, whom police said was a victim, subsequently crashed into Grady’s Lounge, which is a short distance north of 10 Mile Road in Roseville.

The victims remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation, police said.

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Hulst’s photography career began before the digital age, and a roll of film would last a long time.

“During the first 10 years, a lot of times, I’d have a roll of film or two with three or four bands on it,” said Hulst, of Colorado Springs.

And he always preferred black-and-white photography as opposed to color. One reason: It was less expensive. Hulst also appreciates the simplicity of black-and-white photos.

“Color photographs are busy,” he said.

“Black, white and gray makes it simple.”

In 1973, Hulst began selling his photographs to the public. He set up shop in front of a Tower Records store in Sacramento, California. He made $3 each for every photo he sold.

“I put a blanket out. I’d have 100 pictures by artists on the ground,” the photographer said. “The artist that made me money was always Led Zeppelin.”

Hulst hopes the Lorenzo exhibit will give people a chance to reminisce about the concerts they’ve attended themselves. Rolling Stones fanatics, for example, will appreciate

One was taken to the hospital for treatment, while the other remained at the scene and declined further medical attention, the press release states.

The suspect, whom police identified as 32-year-old Dorea Bowling, of Warren, fled the scene but was apprehended six or seven hours later, according to Eastpointe Police Detective Lt. Alex Holish.

Bowling was arraigned in the 38th District Court in Eastpointe Aug. 3, where he stood mute and a not-guilty plea was entered by the court, according to court records. He is facing a total of 10 charges: three counts of assault with intent to murder, a life felony; four counts of felony firearm, a two-year Bowling felony; tampering with evidence, a 10-year felony; carrying a concealed weapon, a five-year felony; and weapons or firearms discharged from vehicle, a 10- to 20year felony.

Bowling was given a $1 million cash or surety bond. He is scheduled for a probable cause conference at 1 p.m. Aug. 16 and a preliminary exam at 1 p.m. Aug. 23, both in the 38th District Court. At press time, he did not have an attorney listed. an image of guitarist Keith Richards jamming at University Stadium in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in 1997. At another time, Hulst caught Pete Townsend’s jump moves on stage at the Who’s March 27, 1976, show at Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco.

“It’s always memories (of fans) who say, ‘I was at that venue,’ or ‘I was at that show,’” Hulst said. “I caught history, basically. (Artists) come and go. They’re only here for a certain period of time.”

Sadly, some artists Hulst captured on stage are no longer with us. There’s a closeup shot of INXS singer Michael Hutchence at Arnold Hall, U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs in 1997, taken just four months before he died. It will be 1975 all over again for Lynyrd Skynyrd fans with a photo of singer Ronnie Van Zant — at the microphone in a cowboy hat — performing at Winterland Ballroom.

Decades after he began taking pictures, Hulst’s work is still in demand.

“I just had a phone call from Rhino Records about an unreleased Doors album,” he said. “I shot them in San Diego. I got a phone call that they’re using (the photo.) I didn’t think this is something I’d be doing at 76 years old.”

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omy and our coastal areas are right at around $1.6 billion, and they said that’s extremely conservative because there’s some things we can’t measure,” Santoro said. “They said they wouldn’t be surprised if it was actually over $2 billion.”

While lake goers can find amenities like marinas and dining establishments at a higher frequency than the average coastal county, one place coastal Macomb County falls short is lakeside lodging. Macomb County has 59 hotels, but only two legacy motels are along Lake St. Clair. Hotels that can host events are not plentiful in Macomb County and none are along the lake. A follow-up study is being prepared to determine how the county can attract developers to build a destination hotel and convention space along Lake St. Clair.

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Elections within the Michigan Department of State, sent a letter to Grot telling him to refrain from any election duties of the township clerk.

“Our legal system presumes that persons accused of criminal conduct are innocent until proven guilty and the criminal charges you currently face could eventually be resolved in your favor. However, allegations that you have violated Michigan criminal and election statutes by attempting to award the state’s electoral votes to candidates other than those actually elected by the people of Michigan fundamentally undermines voter confidence in the integrity of elections. Therefore, in order to ensure public trust and confidence in the integrity and security of elections, I am instructing you to refrain from administering any elections held in Shelby Township while these charges are pending against you,” Brater wrote.

Brater said in the letter that the Shelby Township deputy clerk should handle the election duties until further notice.

At press time, only the alleged false electors in Michigan had been charged; those accused of the same activity in other battleground states had not been charged for their alleged actions.

In the wake of the charges, Vance Patrick, the chair of the Oakland County Republican Party, released a statement that reads: “This is an egregious abuse of power by a radical progressive and continues the trend of politically motivated witch hunts,

A lack of lakeside lodging has not stopped people from coming. The study found a 620% increase in charter boat trips since 2012 and 1.4 million visits to marinas in 2022. While the over 20,000 boat slips are locked behind private residences or marinas, visitors and those without slips can get into the water at one of eight boat launches.

Environmental care and restoration was another aspect of the study, finding over $180 million being spent on environmental projects throughout the Macomb County coast. Part of it includes $132 million being spent on stormwater management projects with the aim of reducing the amount of pollution entering the lake.

Santoro ended the presentation by announcing that the county would partner with a major chamber of commerce — shortly thereafter announced to be the Macomb County Chamber of Commerce — to create a blue economy task force to develop and execute economic plans based on the study’s findings. perpetrated by the left against Republican candidates and activists.”

Nessel is a Democrat.

On Aug. 7, attorneys Derek S. Wilczynski and Michael J. Balian released a statement on Grot’s behalf.

“We have been retained by Stanley Grot, the Shelby Township Clerk, to represent him in response to the political charges brought

by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. This case is concerning as it involves the misuse of the office of Michigan’s Attorney General to intimidate and threaten duly appointed electors, such as Mr. Grot, for their support of President Trump. There is no merit to the charges alleged against Mr. Grot, and the Affidavit provided by Ms. Nessel’s investigator does not support these allegations.

“Even more troubling, the Secretary of State has issued an improper directive for Mr. Grot to cease all election-related activities simply because he has been charged by Ms. Nessel. This order deprives the residents of Shelby Township of the services they elected Mr. Grot to perform, despite their continued support during his tenure in office. The Secretary of State lacks the authority to direct Mr. Grot to stop performing his duties. We intend to address this directly with the Secretary of State’s office.

“Given the ongoing litigation, Mr. Grot will not be granting any media interviews at this time. Mr. Grot is determined to fight these false charges and asserts his innocence.

“We remain confident he will be exonerated,” the statement reads.

Staff Writer K. Michelle Moran contributed to this report.

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AUG. 18

Friday Fun Nights: Food trucks and ice cream, beer tent, yoga, craft and specialty vendors, kids stage and games, pet adoption, movie, cornhole tournament, and more, 5-9 p.m., Warren City Hall, One City Square Drive, cityofwarren.org/events

Cars and Coffee: 10 a.m.-noon, Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society Museum, 16600 Stephens Road in Eastpointe, also Sept. 9, mimths.org

AUG. 19

India Day: Celebration of culture and traditions includes music, dancing, spicy food and parade, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave. in Novi, ilamichigan.org

AUG. 23

Nifty 50s Senior Picnic: 10 a.m., Shelby Township Activities Center, 14975 21 Mile Road, (586) 739-7540, shelbytwp.org/seniors

FARMERS MARKETS Mount Clemens 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays until Nov. 18, City Park & Ride Lot, 141 N. River Road, (586) 493-7600, mountclemensfarmersmarket.com St. Clair Shores 5-9 p.m. Thursdays (Sept. 14 and Oct. 12) and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays (Aug. 27 and Sept. 24), Blossom Heath Park, south of 10 Mile Road on Jefferson Avenue, scsmi.net/877/FarmersMarket Shelby Township 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays until Oct. 14, Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave., www.

ShelbyFarmersMarket.org

6-8:30 p.m. at Waterfront Park, 34890 Jefferson Ave. in Harrison Township Aug. 24: Rock Steady 1-2 p.m., outside at Harrison Township Public Library, 38255 L’Anse Creuse, Suite A Aug. 19: All Together Now (featuring blues musician Robert Jones and poet M.L. Liebler) 7-9 p.m. at Fountain Stage on Macomb Place in downtown Mount Clemens Aug. 18: Ivory Steel Aug. 25: Motor City Josh Sept. 8: Olivia Van Goor Sept. 15: Soul Commission f/ Kathleen Murray Live music every Tuesday-Thursday, Octopus’s Beer Garden, 152 N. River Road in Mount Clemens

Sterling Heights Also live music, 3-8 p.m. Thursdays until Sept.

28, Dodge Park, 40620 Utica Road, www.sterlingheights.net/1236/Dodge-Park-Thursdays

OCT. 22

Warren Birthday Bash: Live entertainment, carnival, fireworks, Polish Day Parade, food trucks and beer tent, Warren City Square, One City Square Drive, check schedule for days and times, cityofwarren.org/events

tured Recovery Corp., 1-7 p.m., Veterans Memorial Park, 27325 Barkman St. in Roseville, www.liverite structuredcorp.com/botb

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AUG. 26

SEPT. 19

AUG. 24-27

Market Days: Featuring vendor fair, food trucks, free youth programming, community resources and more, 4-7 p.m., 22013 Quinn Road in Clinton Township, (586) 286-9336

Movies in the parks: “Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory” (1971), also free admission, popcorn and lemonade, 7:30 p.m., Dooley Park in Roseville, roseville-mi.gov

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SEPT. 23

SEPT. 9

SEPT. 29

Wedding Garage Sale: For couples to buy and sell gently used wedding items, 1-3 p.m., Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, packardprovinggrounds.org Bow Wow Luau: 10-11:30 a.m. (for dogs 30 pounds and heavier) and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (under 30), Splash Pad at Chief Gene Shepherd Park, 2452 23 Mile Road in Shelby Township, register.shelbytwp.org

SEPT. 9-10

Utica Antiques Market: 8-5 p.m. Sept. 9 and 8-4 p.m.

Sept. 10, Knights of Columbus Grounds, 11541 21 Mile Road in Shelby Township, uticaantiques.com

SEPT. 17

Battle of the Bands: Fundraiser for Live Rite Struc-

Jammin’ at the Junction: Car show, live music and DJ, food, vendors and more, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Utica Road between 12 Mile Road and Gratiot Avenue, rosevillemi.gov

Chic & Unique Vintage Market: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, chicanduniquemi.com

7-9 p.m. at The Alley at Erin Commons, 28349 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville Sept. 7: Svnth Son Oct. 5: Mojo Filter Band 7–8:30 p.m. at Stony Creek Metropark, 4300 Main Park Road in Shelby Township Aug. 18: Dave Hamilton Band 7-8:30 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, 32400 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores Aug. 16: Sunset Blvd.

10:30 a.m. at Dodge Park Farmers Market Pavilion, 40620 Utica Road in Sterling Heights Aug. 23: The Ramblers Band Music at 7 p.m. at Memorial Park, adjacent to Utica Public Library, 7530 Auburn Road Aug. 18: Classic Maniacs Aug. 25: Acoustic Madness Sept. 1: The Geri’s Sept. 8: Detroit Social Club 7 p.m. at Warren City Square, One City Square Drive Aug. 16: Warren Concert Band Aug. 20: Detroit Social Club Summer yard art sale: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays until Labor Day, Schramm’s Farm, 21701 24 Mile Road in Macomb Township, www.facebook.com/MacombCharitable Foundation

Dodge Park Splash Pad: Noon-8 p.m. Mondays and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays, 40620 Utica Road in Sterling Heights, (586) 446-2700, sterling-heights. net/1631/Splash-Pad

Rockin’ Roll In Cruise Nights: 4-7:30 p.m. select Thursdays until Sept. 7, Stahl’s Auto Museum, 56516 North Bay Drive in Chesterfield Township, stahlsauto. com

Downtown Social District: Live music, food trucks, street games, vendors, dancing and more, 5 p.m.midnight Aug. 26, Sept. 9 and 23, and Oct. 14 and 28, along Greater Mack Avenue between Nine Mile Road and Nine Mack/Cavalier drives in St. Clair Shores, scsmi.net/social-district

Front Row Center: Icons of Rock, Blues and Soul: Photo exhibit by Larry Hulst, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays until Sept. 27, also select Saturdays Sept. 9, 16 and 23, Lorenzo Cultural Center on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, lorenzoculturalcenter.com

Senior Fun Festival: Free safety and preparedness event with Macomb County prosecutor and experts, 9 a.m.-noon, Lorenzo Cultural Center on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, seniors.macombgov.org/ Seniors-SeniorFunFest

OCT. 14

45-year reunion: Warren Cousino Class of 1978, 6 p.m., Maple Lane Golf Club, 33203 Maple Lane Drive in Sterling Heights, (586) 795-4000, Warren Cousino Class of 1978 on Facebook

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7 and 9:15 p.m. at The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms Aug. 23: Kalkaska String Quartet (Queen tribute) 6:30–9 p.m. at Lake St. Clair Metropark, 31300 Metropolitan Parkway in Harrison Township Aug. 20: Sax Maniacs Aug. 27: Dig-A-Phony (Beatles tribute) Sept. 3: Dave Hamilton Band

AUG. 17-20

GreekFest: Authentic food, music, dancing, taverna, kids activities and more, 4-10 p.m. Aug. 17, 4-11 p.m.

Aug. 18, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 19 and 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Aug. 20, Assumption Cultural Center, 21800 Marter Road in St. Clair Shores/Grosse Pointe Woods, www. assumptiongreekfestival.com

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Art Fair from page 1A

Woods; painter Linda Boyle, of Grosse Pointe Park; ceramist Valarie Davis, of Grosse Pointe Woods; fiber artist Christina Liedtke, of Detroit; leather artist Jennifer Krcic, of Keego Harbor; jewelry maker Amy Peterson, of Detroit; painter Cathy McCarthy, of Sterling Heights; painter Jamie Thomson, of Royal Oak; and painter Jules Pflanzer, of Bloomfield Hills.

The nonprofit Art as Healing Foundation — which is currently based in Ypsilanti but will soon be moving to Brighton — was established in 2015 by Karyn Stetz, of Brighton, a painter, photographer, installation and digital artist.

Stetz said her foundation organizes art fairs and exhibitions throughout the region, including in Charlevoix, Toledo and the Brighton/Pinkney area.

“It’s a way for artists to get exposure and sell their work,” Stetz said.

In addition, the Art as Healing Foundation hosts workshops and other programs as it works to promote inclusion and diversity in art and use art as a means of healing.

“Art is a healing endeavor,” Stetz said, noting that it can be healing for the artists

as they create work and express themselves, and it can also be healing for viewers. “Most people put their heart and souls into (their artwork).”

Davis will be showcasing works from some of her series, which include “Scarred Women”; “Matriarchs,” about the wisdom and grace imparted by older women in families; “Side Views,” men and women in profile; and “Warriors,” about the courage and strength men muster to overcome challenges. Davis said “Scarred Women” focuses on women who may be beautifully dressed and made up on the outside, but inside might be struggling with trauma such as a divorce or breast cancer; these difficulties make women stronger and shape them, the artist said. Davis’ ceramics are often sculptural in nature.

“Just pushing through life is what my work is about,” Davis said. “How we have to step out into the world regardless of what we’re going through. … I want people to be sympathetic to others.”

Davis said she will also be bringing some of the lamps and decorative plates she’s created.

Fair visitors will find a range of work, from painting to jewelry to photography to woodworking.

“The artists are really exceptional,” Stetz said.

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Paintings by Grosse Pointe Park artist Linda Boyle are among the works that visitors will find at the Grosse Pointe Art Fair.

She said they hope to build this event adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 12 and free into a fundraiser for the foundation, but be- for children ages infant through 5. Admiscause this is the first year they’re going to be sion is free for Ford House members. at the Ford House, they weren’t sure what The Ford House is located at 1100 the response was going to be like.

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“We definitely have the intention to For more information, visit GrossePoinmake it an annual event,” Stetz said. teArtFair.com or contact Stetz by texting her Admission to the fair is included with a at (734) 476-1772 or emailing artfairfun@ Ford House grounds pass, which costs $7 for gmail.com.

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On Sept. 17, charitable organization 13Forever and Music Maker Studio will host a concert and car show benefiting 13Forever. Students at Music Maker Studio range in age from youngsters to adults.

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13Forever, local music studio to host outdoor concert and classic car show

BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township residents Roy and Carol Townsend lost their son to cancer nine years ago and have since taken steps to help other families who might face the same things that they once did.

Their 13-year-old son, Justin, was diagnosed with a brain cancer called glioblastoma multiforme in 2013. Justin was treated at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and he passed away Aug. 7, 2014. In early 2022, the Townsends created a charity, 13Forever, to raise money for cancer research and local organizations that fight pediatric cancer.

The next fundraising event will take place 2-6 p.m. Sept. 17, when Music Maker Studio and 13Forever will host an outdoor concert and classic car show called “The New Millennium” at 55119 Shelby Road.

That is the address of Music Maker Studio, located at the intersection of 25 Mile and Shelby roads.

The event coordinators are looking for 25 classic car owners to volunteer to show off their cars for the cause. To volunteer, email rdtownsend@13forever.org or call (586) 634-2694.

Peter Piwonski, the owner of Music Maker Studio, said the studio’s students play fundraisers around town for various organi-

zations and they are happy to be teaming up with 13Forever.

“We will have a car show to go along with the music as well as a Cornhole tournament (weather depending) with all funds we make going to 13Forever. The students range in ages 5-65. They love not only playing but performing for great causes,” he said in an email.

Roy Townsend, the executive director of 13Forever said, said that working with Music Maker Studio and local businesses is a “blessing.”

“To cater to the appetites of the concertgoers, a diverse selection of delectable food will be provided by local restaurants. With such a fantastic lineup of entertainment and culinary delights, this event promises to be a memorable experience for all who attend,” he said via email.

He said that he became a little emotional when talking to the students from Music Maker Studio about what 13Forever is about and then seeing their compassion, willingness and eagerness to help spread awareness of childhood cancer and the need for a cure.

“After meeting Peter and his students, I am hoping this is only one of many events we team up on and help in the battle against pediatric cancer,” Roy Townsend said.

For more information, visit 13Forever. org or facebook.com/13ForeverCharity.

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Concert band from page 6A

“You get better, and better, and better as the years go by. It’s amazing,” he said.

Rourke joined the group in the 19891990 season and enjoys being with the group.

“Once I joined the Warren Concert Band, it was so fun and so many great people in it. Everyone is happy, playing, and enjoying the music together,” said Rourke. “Jeremy (Duby) came along, and he just makes everything so wonderful. Everybody in the band loves him. Such a great director.”

Rourke also likes the diversity of the group.

“In the Warren Concert Band, it has every kind of person you can imagine,” said

Rourke. “Some are former teachers, some are students. It has every age.”

Rourke will turn 90 in October and attributes playing the clarinet to his strong breathing.

“I swear it (playing the clarinet) has something to do with your breathing because you’re always breathing strong,” said Rourke. “I go to the doctor, and I am doing pretty nicely.”

For Warren residents, Duby said the Warren Concert Band is “a diamond in their backyard.”

“It is an outstanding ensemble that plays at the highest musical abilities while providing a vast amount of musical entertainment for our audiences,” he said.

For more information about the Warren Concert Band and its performances, visit warrenconcertband.com.

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Man sentenced in CSC case

ROSEVILLE — Dewon Henderson, 37, who was convicted of two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct by a jury in June, was sentenced Aug. 2.

In December 2021, Henderson sexually assaulted a minor in a hotel in Roseville. He was convicted after a four-day jury trial in the 16th Circuit Court in Macomb County.

On Aug. 2, he was sentenced to 25-40 years in prison. He must also register on the Michigan Sex Offender Registry, have lifetime electronic monitoring and pay court fines and costs.

Joshua Jones, Henderson’s attorney, did not return a request for comment.

Items stolen from apartment

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 12:07 a.m. July 16, Shelby Township police officers were dispatched to an apartment in the area of Dequindre and West Utica roads on a breaking and entering report. Upon arrival, officers met with the caller and observed that someone had forcibly entered the front door.

Officers checked the apartment but didn’t find any suspects inside. A safe, money, several purses and jewelry reportedly had been stolen from the apartment. Evidence technicians were called to the scene to gather potential evidence, and the case was turned over to the detective bureau for further investigation.

Pool contractor under investigation

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A resident came to the Police Department to file a fraud report at 12:25 p.m. July 14. The resident stated that, in May of 2022, he wrote a contract agreement with a pool contractor to build a pool on the resident’s property.

He wrote a check for $81,000 as a deposit to construct a pool. After writing the check, he started to hear bad reviews about the company and wished to nullify the contract after finding out that the pool contractor reportedly did not have a builders license.

The case was being reviewed by the detective bureau.

Boat partially sinks after pump lines cut

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 12:37 p.m. on July 24, a report was made about property damage that occurred between July 16 and July 24 in the 24000 block of Jefferson Avenue.

Upon arrival, the officer spoke to the victim, a 42-year-old man, who stated when he had his boat docked during the said times, an unknown suspect cut the lines that operate the pump. The boat was

reportedly taking on water, causing it to sink due to the lines being cut.

According to the report, the marina indicated that the victim would be required to pay $3,500 to have the boat removed because it partially sunk. The victim stated he was unsure about the cost of any repairs. The insurance company was unknown.

Shoplifter takes 10 cases of 5-Hour Energy

Vehicle theft, attempted vehicle theft reported

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 8:57 a.m. on July 25, a report was made about an alleged vehicle theft and attempted vehicle theft that occurred between July 24 and July 25 in the 21000 block of Harper Avenue.

Upon arrival, an officer spoke to the owner and victim, a 46-year-old man, who stated someone stole one of his company trucks and attempted to steal another. The stolen truck had a black dump-type trailer attached to it, but the owner did not know what plate was on it. He stated he would find it and call the police with the information.

The owner showed the officer the other truck that had its passenger window smashed, driver’s door handle destroyed and ignition column punched.

Both trucks were parked next to each other on the east side of the building right below surveillance cameras. The owner was attempting to review the video and said he would call if he found anything.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 5:29 p.m. on July 21, a report was made about an alleged retail fraud on the same date in the 23000 block of Marter Road.

Upon arrival, an officer spoke to the manager, a 24-year-old man, who stated that a man in his late 30s to early 40s entered the store and grabbed a basket. The man went to where the 5-Hour Energy drinks were and the manager followed, having recognized him from previous retail thefts. The manager asked the suspect if he needed any assistance and the man stated he did not. The suspect proceeded to load approximately 10 cases of 5-Hour Energy into a basket.

The manager followed the suspect to the front of the store and told the clerk to call 911 before following the suspect out the door past the point of sale. The suspect got into a vehicle and the driver of the vehicle reportedly matched the description of the registered vehicle owner.

The registered owner had a warrant out for her arrest. The manager showed the officer the footage of the theft and also provided a complaint number from a previous incident with the suspect.

Police investigate splash pad dispute

Check forgeries reported

Vehicles stolen from business

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 12:43 p.m. on July 20, a report was made about alleged check forgeries that occurred between May 19 and May 23 in the 25000 block of Culver Street.

The victim, a 56-year-old woman, came into the St. Clair Shores Police Department and told the officer she was the victim of fraud. She provided a typed statement about what happened as well as her bank statement. The victim stated that three checks were cashed against her account in May that she did not issue and that she does not even have physical checks. The checks were in the amounts of $500, $1,000 and $400.

She spoke with the bank numerous times, and they said the checks were issued online. The bank reimbursed her for the first $500 check but denied the claims for the $1,000 and $400 checks. The last two checks were made out to a 39-year-old man. The victim told police she does not know him and that she is appealing the bank’s findings and wanted to make a report.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Police investigated a reported incident July 22 at the Dodge Park Splash Pad, 40400 Utica Road, in which a woman was angry and allegedly “screaming and cussing” at an employee over not getting a refund.

Police talked to the people involved and said the issue was over forbidding an emotional support dog from being there “even though, per splash pad rules, the dog meets the requirements to enter.”

Police said the woman got a refund.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Police were notified July 21 that four vehicles had been stolen from a business in the 7000 block of 17 Mile Road that day. The facility reportedly had surveillance footage of some suspects.

Trespassers try to cool off in property’s water

STERLING HEIGHTS — A caller told police July 21 that two male suspects were trespassing on private property near 15 Mile and Schoenherr roads.

The suspects allegedly said they wanted to cool off in some water, despite “no trespassing” signs on the premises. They reportedly drove out of a funeral home parking lot prior to police arriving.

Fight reported at gas station

STERLING HEIGHTS — Twelve people were reportedly spotted at the scene of an alleged fight by a gas station in the 5000 block of 15 Mile Road during the early morning of July 22.

When police arrived, they saw one man who had scratches, but the individual reportedly said he had fallen at home and didn’t want medical treatment.

Police said the man was intoxicated, and his friends said they would take him home, so police took no further action.

Truck taken

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Three unknown suspects are believed to have been involved in the theft of a 2022 Ford Bronco from a parking lot in the 20000 block of Mack Avenue at around 5 p.m.

July 25.

According to a police report, the victim left the truck unlocked with the keys inside while visiting a business in the area. A witness saw the suspects — teens riding bikes through the alley — and saw one of them enter the truck and drive away in it. Police said they were able to locate and recover the truck soon after in Detroit thanks to a GPS tracker inside the vehicle. The truck also contained a wallet with cash and debit cards; police said the suspects racked up more than $5,000 worth of purchases on the debit cards before the victim could cancel them.

Thefts of Hyundais continue

GROSSE POINTE CITY — The trend of Kia and Hyundai thefts is continuing. Police said a 2012 Hyundai was stolen from the 600 block of University Place during the night of Aug. 6. No glass was found at the scene, police said. The vehicle is distinguished by the fact that it had “Minions” decals on the back window.

Packages plucked from truck

GROSSE POINTE PARK — While a delivery truck was parked in the 15000 block of Kercheval Avenue dropping off packages, police said an unknown suspect took advantage of the rear truck door being left open to snag some of the packages left inside at around 5:30 p.m. July 19.

The driver, who witnessed the incident, said the suspect ran westbound toward Alter Road.

Stolen bike recovered

GROSSE POINTE PARK — A 43-year-old Detroit man could be facing larceny charges after he reportedly stole a bike from a business in the 17000 block of Mack Avenue at around 4:15 p.m. July 25. Police said that after they got a call from the business about the missing bike, a sergeant spotted the suspect in the area riding the bike and arrested him without incident. Police returned the bike to the store.

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Jail

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rested for some drug or alcohol crime, they come in the jail, they get adjusted and are ultimately released to create another problem again because they repeat the same things. We’re going to try to break that cycle by diverting them to get them the mental health or drug or addiction treatment they need instead of locking them up in the jail, ahead of time. We know it will reduce the number of people held in the jail.”

The project funds will be controlled by the board while the executive’s office will handle the project day-by-day. While Hackel does not expect shovels to break ground for another year and a half, the board approved Partners in Architecture to design and engineer the project for $10.4 million. Hackel hinted that universities have been in contact for study opportunities once the project is complete.

“There’s some universities — I won’t mention who yet because there are no agreements — that are very interested in this from a study perspective; what kind of impact does something like this have on mental health and abuse in these communities,” Hackel said. “We’re extremely excited about that.”

Opossum from page 1A

Drew Belisle. They wanted to give Lily an environment similar to what her habitat would be in the wild.

The indoor enclosure contains a tree with two dens for Lily, plus plants, wood and rocks. A set of stairs winds up the side of the tree to a den a few feet above the ground.

“The new habitat display has been a huge hit, and I encourage anyone who hasn’t seen it to come on out,” Joe Youngblood, the township’s parks, recreation, maintenance, nature center and senior center director, said in an email.

Elizabeth “Lizzy” Schultz, the Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center coordinator, said the new enclosure has been popular with guests.

“Both children and adults love watching Lily climb her stairs and sleep in her treehouse.

We are excited for this opportunity to connect people to the wonderful wildlife in their backyards,” she said via email.

Belisle, who is with Troop 156, led the effort for his Eagle Scout service project. He raised $1,643 for the project with homemade pastries and bottle drives.

Dbaker Designs donated $2,000 toward the project, and the township invested $8,000.

The Shelby Township Board of Trustees approved the contract with Dbaker Designs and the $8,000 for the project back in March.

“I commend Drew Belisle for spearheading this endeavor and Dbaker Designs’ generous contribution to making this vision a reality. The support from the Board of Trustees highlights our shared commitment to enhancing our natural spaces and fostering a deeper understanding of our environment,” Youngblood said in a press release.

Belisle explained what he learned from the experience.

“My biggest takeaways from the project are the importance of time management and communication while working with others,” Belisle said in the press release. “My biggest struggle while completing the project was balancing it with school and my extracurricular activities, so good communication with my beneficiary and time management techniques were necessary to ensure that I was continuing to show progress during the planning process.

“Once I began to obtain materials and start construction, I sought help from others to help me complete the project. It became clear to me while working with them that communicating well with others is necessary to sustain productivity and produce quality work that I am proud of,” Belisle said.

Schultz sees the enclosure as an opportunity for Lily, the center’s opossum ambassador, to challenge preconceived notions about opossums.

“Many of our visitors only see opossums in their backyard, which can be a startling or scary experience. By seeing Lily in her natural habitat, snacking on fruit or snoozing in her tree house, we hope she will help people see this misunderstood species in a new light,” Schultz said in the release.

The Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Drive, is free to visit from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays to Saturdays, and from noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. The center is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. For more information, call (586) 323-2478, email naturecenter@shelbytwp.org or visit shelbytwp.org/nature.

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How Early Cancer Detection Saves Lives In the battle against cancer, one of the greatest challenges lies in detecting it at an early stage, and now it’s possible. insurance companies only cover about 29% of cancers. The other 71% of cancers occur in areas that doctors are unable to screen.

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We all know someone with cancer, but how often do you hear of a person diagnosed with stage one cancer before it has spread? Probably not too often, but we all hear the stories of a loved one diagnosed with dreaded stage three or stage four cancer, and that is very scary.

All too often, individuals become aware of their cancer only when symptoms manifest, which poses a significant problem and often leads to late detection. By the time a person experiences enough symptoms to prompt a visit to their physician, cancer has usually progressed to stage three or four and has already spread. Consequently, survival rates diminish, treatments become more challenging, and life expectancy is reduced.

On the other hand, if cancer is detected at stage one, it becomes much easier to treat, often involving simple tumor resection. This early detection significantly increases survival rates and leads to a better quality of life.

However, the unfortunate truth remains that early detection still eludes the majority of patients. Even with annual physicals, there are limitations.

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