BEEKEEPING BEGINS WITH LEARNING 10A
Fraser parade is back with Halloween fun
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
FRASER — The annual Fraser parade will roll through town on Oct. 26 for one time only to celebrate the spooky season with costumes and fun.
Parks and Recreation Coordinator Chris Delmege said that the parade is traditionally held in July. Due to road construction this year, the parade was rescheduled. Delmege said it took a couple of months to come up with a solution.
“The first couple months we were trying to figure out when would Garfield be done, trying to talk to the (Macomb County) Department of Roads to see when they were slated to be finished and also trying to come up with a secondary plan to (determine) what happens if we can’t do it,” Delmege said.
Some of the options were to cancel the event for the year or to move it to a different date.
Delmege said when they first contacted the department, they were slated to be done in July. With delays, that was moved into September, and the crews were contracted to Oct. 1.
Delmege talked to many people in the city to figure out the details of the parade including the staging and finishing areas but eventually decided
See HALLOWEEN on page 6A
Regina wins ninth straight powderpuff game over Marian
BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com
WARREN/NOVI — Warren Regina defeated Bloomfield Hills Marian in the two schools’ annual powder-puff game by a score of 14-0 on Sunday, Sept. 14.
Every September, the seniors from both teams face off, and this win gives Regina nine
straight victories. The school couldn’t be more excited.
“This is one of our biggest events. It’s something that our freshmen come in looking forward to their senior year,” Regina teacher and senior moderator Rosemary Michels said.
“Powder-puff is early in the school year and it just has a buzz and excitement in the building.”
See POWDERPUFF on page 9A
ABOVE: Warren Regina defeated Bloomfield Hills Marian in the two schools’ annual powder-puff game by a score of 14-0 on Sunday, Sept. 14. Warren Regina girls cheer on the sidelines after a big play against Marian.
Photo by Erin Sanchez
SECOND FRONT PAGE
BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Clinton Township Board of Trustees received and filed another “unmodified” audit for its 2024-25 fiscal year.
Delivered by a team from Plante Moran
at the Sept. 22 board meeting, certified public accountant Ali Hijazi issued the township “clean, unmodified opinions on both the financial statements as well as (the township’s) compliance with federal grant programs.
“(An unmodified opinion) is the highest level of assurance we can issue on these audits,” Hijazi said. “It means you complied
Clinton Township board receives favorable audit opinion
with your grant program (and) your financial statements are presented in accordance with the accounting principles.”
The audit upholds the information of the fiscal year that ended on March 31, 2025, which shows a steady slight decline in general fund revenue as well as expenditures over the rest of the decade, among other details.
Public safety funding
Trustees approved two measures regarding funding for township public safety departments. First, trustees approved renewing the police and fire special assessment millage at 5 mills for the Police Department and 4 mills for the Fire Department from real
See AUDIT on page 13A
COLLEGE STUDENTS HELP PROVIDE FOR LOCAL BABY PANTRY
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
MACOMB COUNTY — As part of their practicum course in early childhood development at Macomb Community College, a group of students are holding a drive to benefit the baby pantry at St. Isidore’s Catholic Church in Macomb Township. The drive, which began Sept. 16 and continues through Oct. 14, will provide baby essentials to families in need. MCC student Shannelle Smolarek, 27, is the organizer of the project.
See BABY PANTRY on page 12A
A group of Macomb Community College students studying early childhood development are holding a drive to benefit the baby pantry at St. Isidore’s Catholic Church in Macomb Township. Photos provided by Liana Sherako
COMMUNITY BRIEFS
CMPL hosting events this October
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — With fall in full swing, the Clinton-Macomb Public Library is hosting a number of events across its branches in October.
A pre-holiday book sale will be held at the Main Library in Clinton Township from Thursday, Oct. 2 to Saturday, Oct. 4. Items at the sale will be of higher quality and price compared to the library’s ongoing used book sale.
Also on Oct. 4, the Main Library will hold a plant exchange from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants are invited to trade plants with others and are asked to package plants and clippings in bags, boxes or small containers. No registration is required.
Joel Tacey’s Spooktacular will bring his magic show to the South Branch on Saturday, Oct. 18 at 3 p.m. This funny-not-scary Halloween magic show will include thrilling illusions, ghostly surprises and lots of humor and mystery.
For the full list of CMPL events and registration information, go to cmpl.org.
Downtown Mount Clemens events
MOUNT CLEMENS — Those looking for activities to do in October can head down to Mount Clemens for a variety of events.
Saturday, Oct. 4 is a packed day for events, starting with The Bohemian Goat hosting a Stevie Nicks-themed day at their 69 N. Walnut Street location from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Italian Street Fair is being held from noon to 9 p.m., while The Nest Collaborative is hosting a release party for Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” album at its 66 Macomb Place storefront from noon to 4 p.m.
Things shift fully into the spooky season starting on Sunday, Oct. 12 with the Mount Clemens Monster Parade. Attendees are encouraged to dress as their favorite goblin or ghoul and to meet at the Main Street and New Street clock tower at 6 p.m. before marching around town with a high school band at 6:30 p.m. The Halloween Spooktacular takes place on Saturday, Oct. 18 from noon to 3 p.m. At the Macomb County parking structure, attendees can take part in trick or treating with the Mount Clemens Lions Club, meet Roscoe the Clown, a Cake Walk courtesy of Mount Clemens Kiwanis, a meet and greet with the Mount Clemens Fire Department and more. Finally, a Witches Night Out will be held on Thursday, Oct. 23 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
DNR proposes expanded hunting, timber projects on Lake Michigan island
LANSING — On Sept. 22, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced it is accepting public comments for a proposed expansion of the deer hunting season on Beaver Island, located in northern Lake Michigan.
Deer hunters on Beaver Island would have an additional 20 days of antlerless-only hunting under the proposal, which would create early and late antlerless firearm deer seasons for 2026-2028. Public comment on the proposal can be submitted through Friday, Oct. 31 to DNR wildlife biologist Jeremy Wood at WoodJ26@Michigan.gov. In the email subject line, commenters are asked to indicate “Beaver Island Deer Proposal.” A summary of public input will be provided to the Natural Resources Commission, which has final authority for establishing deer hunting regulations.
Another proposal by the DNR would see multiple timber harvesting projects undertaken within the Beaver Island State Wildlife Research Area, aiming to regenerate deciduous species such as aspen, birch and maple, improving age class diversity of the forest as well as wildlife habitat. The public can comment on the proposal by emailing Wood before Wednesday, Oct. 15 with the subject line “Beaver Island Forest Proposals.”
HarvestFest to be held at the Freedom Hill
STERLING HEIGHTS — The public is invited to Macomb County HarvestFest from noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 18-19 at the Freedom Hill County Park Pavilion, 14900 Metro Parkway. The event includes trick-or-treating stations, hayrides, bird and reptile shows, a pumpkin patch, inflatable zone, princesses and superheroes, games, a petting zoo and more. Tickets are $9 per person. Children under 3 are free. Parking fee is $6 per vehicle. Active and retired service members with their military identification are not required to pay an admission. For tickets, go to harvestfestevents.com.
Happy Fall!!
Cleary University to add 2 new sports in 2026
BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com
HOWELL — Cleary University is expanding its athletics program to include women’s wrestling and co-ed competitive dance in the 2026-2027 school year, the school announced.
The wrestling team will compete in the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference beginning next fall. Women’s wrestling is rapidly growing all over Michigan, and Cleary said it is excited to join the movement.
“With so much momentum building for women’s wrestling across the country, it made sense for Cleary to add this sport,” Cleary Director of Athletics Max Ballinger said in a press release Aug 18. “The growing excitement and interest in this sport made it a logical decision.”
The university has already hired Beth Strom to be the competitive dance team’s head coach.
Strom spent the last 10 years at Concordia University where she consistently made the NAIA Championship finals and was named the 2025 NAIA Coach of the Year.
The program announced that the dance team will offer scholarship opportunities.
Cleary University now offers 22 sports for students and has begun recruiting for these two new additions. If you have interest in joining the co-ed competitive dance team, email coach Storm at bstrom@cleary.edu.
Call Sports Writer Scott Bentley at (586) 498-1090.
Halloween
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after discussions to cancel the parade in July and postpone it to October.
“There’s nothing like a parade that brings the community together,” Delmege said. “It’s unique, where it’s for all ages, for all different people. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a resident or not. It just brings the entire community together and that’s what we wanted to do rather than an alternate event.”
Line up on Oct. 26 starts at noon and participants must be checked in and ready at 1:15 p.m. at the Fraser High School/ Richards Middle School shared parking lot located at 34270 Garfield Road.
Fraser Mayor Michael Lesich said he wants people to come out and have a little Halloween fun.
“Come on out, celebrate, get dressed,” Lesich said. “There will probably be candy.”
He said he is excited for the parade and
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he’s sure he’ll be dressed up as well. He reminded residents to be careful on the roads.
“Clap loudly and cheer loudly for anybody that has the courage to walk down the street in a parade and have fun,” Lesich said.
People are encouraged to dress up whether they are in the parade or watching from the sidelines. This is a one-time parade event, and it will move back to July next year.
Delmege said in an email the event will also include stilt walkers, a John Hammond impersonator, a Jurassic Park Jeep Explorer and more.
He has the applications for those who would like to participate in the parade and can be contacted at his email, recreation@ micityoffraser.com, or by phone at (586) 293-3100 extension 205.
“It doesn’t matter if you are a Fraser resident or (a resident of) the surrounding community. We would love to have you in the parade,” Delmege said.
Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 498-1103.
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Up North Wine
BY GREG TASKER
Michigan’s growing wine scene is home to wineries of all different sizes and designs. There’s a Tuscan-style villa perched on a hill on Old Mission Peninsula. A Kentucky-style plantation on the Leelanau Peninsula. Modern industrial-like structures here and there. And, of course, revamped houses and restored barns (even a chicken coop).
But an Airstream trailer may be a first in Michigan.
Outside Charlevoix, a restored 1973 Airstream serves as the summer tasting room for Blu Dot Farm and Vineyard. You can walk up to a window — the Airstream has been customized — and order a sampling of up to 10 wines or a glass of your choice. Grab a chair under an umbrella-topped table, while you sip a glass of Party Girl Sparkling and enjoy views of ripening grapes and a former horse farm next door.
Blu Dot Farm and Vineyard is among the wineries belonging to the Petoskey Wine Region, home to about a dozen small, family-owned wineries growing wine grapes not far from the shores of Lake Michigan. Fall is an ideal time to visit the Petoskey Wine Region. Most of the wineries are located in rural patches outside small towns and surrounded by farmSee WINE on page 14A
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ABOVE: Blu Dot Farm and Vineyard is among the wineries belonging to the Petoskey wine region. TOP: The husband-and-wife team of Derrick Vogel and Izabela Babinska run Folklor Wine & Cider, located south of Charlevoix. RIGHT: Pond Hill Farm’s market features canned ciders, wine, jarred goods and more.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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OCT. 2-4
Pre-holiday book sale: Find items of higher quality and price than ongoing used book sale, 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 2 and 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 3-4, ClintonMacomb Public Library - Main Branch, 40700 Romeo Plank Road in Clinton Township, (586) 226-5020, cmpl.libnet.info/events
OCT. 4
Plant exchange: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Clinton-Macomb Public Library - Main Branch, 40700 Romeo Plank Road in Clinton Township, (586) 226-5020, cmpl. libnet.info/events
HallowTEEN Lock-In: After-hours party for kids in grades 6-12, includes costume swap,themed crafts and snacks, 6-8 p.m., Clinton-Macomb Public Library - Main Branch, 40700 Romeo Plank Road in Clinton Township, registration required, (586) 226-5030, cmpl.libnet.info/events
OCT. 5
Macomb Symphony Orchestra concert: Hear music of Sir Edward Elgar and John Williams, 3 p.m., Macomb Center for the Performing Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, macombcenter.com, (586) 286-2222
Cemetery walks: Visit resting places of famous and infamous local figures, 20-minute guided tours with reenactors serve as fundraiser for Macomb County Historical Society’s Crocker House Museum, event also includes displays, music and raffle baskets, noon-4 p.m., Clinton Grove Cemetery, 21189 Cass Ave. in Clinton Township, crockerhousemuseum.org
Baumgartner House Museum open house: 1-4 p.m., 18577 Masonic Blvd. in Fraser, continues Nov. 2 and Dec. 7 and 14, (586) 293-7477
OCT. 6
Learn history of Lions: Detroit Free Press sports reporter Dave Birkett discusses his book “Detroit Lions: An Illustrated Timeline,” 7 p.m., Clinton-Macomb Public Library - Main Branch, 40700 Romeo Plank Road in Clinton Township, registration required, (586) 226-5040, cmpl.libnet.info/events
Fraser City Council Candidate Forum: Moderated by League of Women Voters of Macomb County with questions gathered from audience, 6:30-8 p.m., Lt. Wood-Cpl. Reid VFW Post #6691, 17075 Anita Ave. in Fraser, (810) 892-3875, lwvmacomb@gmail.com, lwvmacombcounty.org
OCT. 7
Fall Fest Gala: Fundraiser for Face Addiction Now (connects individuals and families impacted by substance use with no-cost programs and resources), includes family-style dinner, live entertainment, silent auction, raffles and prizes, open bar (with mocktails for those in recovery) and sweet treats, 5:30-9:30 p.m. (doors at 5 p.m.), Palazzo Grande, 54660 Van
Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, faceaddictionnow.org/ events/fallfest2025
OCT. 10
Drew Lynch on stage: Performance by comedian, actor and second-place finisher from season 10 of “America’s Got Talent,” 8 p.m., Macomb Center for the Performing Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, macombcenter.com, (586) 286-2222
OCT. 11
Farmers market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Knights of Columbus - John F. Kennedy Council #5460, 33320 Kelly Road in Clinton Township, (586) 610-2990
OCT. 15
A Taste of Hispanic Heritage: Chef Mary Spencer from Taste: A Cook’s Place will demonstrate two authentic Mexican recipes while sharing tips, cultural significance and samples, 6:30 p.m., Clinton-Macomb Public Library - Main Branch, 40700 Romeo Plank Road in Clinton Township, registration required, (586) 226-5040, cmpl.libnet.info/events
OCT. 18
Trick or Treat Trail: Ages 12 months and older can meet friendly characters, collect treats and candy, and pick pie pumpkin from patch, 10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Clinton Township Civic Center, 40700 Romeo Plank Road, register for time slot at clintontownship. com/252/trick-or-treat-trail
Joel Tacey’s Spooktacular: Funny (not scary) Halloween magic show, 3 p.m., Clinton-Macomb Public Library - South Branch, 35679 S. Gratiot Ave. in Clinton Township, registration required, (586) 226-5073, cmpl.libnet.info/events
OCT. 18-19
‘Steel Magnolias’: Play about six women who share laughter, tears and strength in Louisiana hair salon, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18 and 2 p.m. Oct. 19, Macomb Center for the Performing Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, macombcenter.com, (586) 286-2222
Macomb County HarvestFest: Includes trick-or-treat stations, hayrides, bird and reptile shows, pumpkin patch, inflatables, princesses and superheroes, petting zoo, movies, live music, games, food trucks and more, also bring items for Gleaners Community Food Bank, noon- 5 p.m., pavilion at Freedom Hill County Park, 14900 Metropolitan Parkway in Sterling Heights, harvestfestevents.com
OCT. 19
Halloween card party: Pinochle, euchre, dominoes and other games, also lunch, dessert, raffles, and door and table prizes (receive extra ticket for wearing Halloween item), 12:30-3:30 p.m., St. Thecla Catholic Church, 20740 S. Nunneley Road in Clinton Township, (586) 791-6177 or (586) 791-9012
To view more Community Calendar and to submit your own event, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise an event, call (586) 498-8000.
OCT. 21
Haunted objects: Presentation by author and paranormal investigator Nicole Beauchamp, for teens in grades 6-12, 6:30 p.m., Clinton-Macomb Public Library - Main Branch, 40700 Romeo Plank Road in Clinton Township, registration required, (586) 2265030, cmpl.libnet.info/events
OCT. 22
Monsters and Mayhem: Halloween-themed crafts, games and stories, costumes encouraged, 5:30 p.m., Clinton-Macomb Public Library - Main Branch, 40700 Romeo Plank Road in Clinton Township, (586) 2265020, cmpl.libnet.info/events
Spaghetti dinner: 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. (or until gone), Lt. Wood-Cpl. Reid VFW Post #6691, 17075 Anita Ave. in Fraser, (586) 899-9883
OCT. 25
Hear golden era of rock ‘n’ roll: Singer Chris Ruggiero and live band play hits from ’50s, ’60s and ’70s, 7:30 p.m., Macomb Center for the Performing Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, macombcenter. com, (586) 286-2222
Ultimate Chili Cook-Off: $5 for chili tasting and $5 for hot dogs and cornbread, proceeds benefit Knights of Columbus - Father Kramer Council #2835 charities, noon-3 p.m., Italian Cultural Center, 43843 Romeo Plank Road in Clinton Township
ONGOING
Day of the Dead: Día de los Muertos programs include Mexican film festival, altar-making workshops, history and culture presentation, and more, select dates Oct. 16-Nov. 5, also exhibit on display Oct. 30-Nov. 6, Lorenzo Cultural Center on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, some registration encouraged, (586) 445-7348, lorenzoculturalcenter.com
Medicare open enrollment assistance: Macomb County residents 60 and older can meet with trained counselor, must be current Medicare beneficiary, bring medications and Medicare card, 9 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays Oct. 15-Dec. 7, VerKuilen Building, 21885 Dunham Road (Suite 9) in Clinton Township, make appointment at (586) 469-5228, macombgov. org/seniors
Metropolitan Detroit Chorale rehearsals: 7 p.m. Tuesdays, choir room at Fraser High School, 34270 Garfield Road, performances scheduled for December, March and May, metropolitandetroitchorale.org, (586) 792-7464
Widowed Friends breakfasts: 10:30 a.m. every second Monday of month, Big Boy, 16880 Hall Road in Clinton Township, RSVP to Victoria at (586) 566-7936, widowedfriends.com
Macomb County Quilt Guild meetings: 7 p.m. (fellow-
CLASS REUNIONS
OCT. 4
Seaholm High School — Class of 1995: 30th reunion, includes live music by Lain Hanna, DJ Coop (Kevin Childs) and DJ Second Nature (Brett Belcastro), also light food and drinks, 7-11 p.m., ZANA, 210 S. Old Woodward Ave. in Birmingham, purchase ticket at eventbrite.com
OCT. 11
Warren Cousino High School — Class of 1980: 45th reunion, includes appetizers, buffet dinner, open bar, DJ playing ’70s music, photo booth, prizes and surprises, 6-10 p.m., Vintage House, 31816 Utica Road in Fraser, purchase ticket at warrencousinoclassof1980@gmail.com
Henry Ford II High School — Class of 1975: 50th reunion for first graduating class, includes open bar and professional photographer from 6-11 p.m., strolling hors d’oeuvres and desserts from 6-8 p.m., and pizza buffet at 9:30 p.m., Fern Hill Golf Club, 17600 Clinton River Road in Clinton Township, purchase ticket at myevent. com/henryford2classof1975reunion
Seaholm High School — Class of 1975: 50th reunion, includes food stations, drink ticket, music and other activities, also cash bar, 6 p.m., The Kingsley Bloomfield Hills — A Doubletree by Hilton, 39475 Woodward Ave., purchase ticket at seaholm1975@gmail.com or (248) 217-0990, make optional hotel reservation at (248) 644-1400
OCT. 18
Lahser High School — Class of 1985: 40th reunion, 5-11 p.m., The Kingsley Bloomfield Hills — A Doubletree by Hilton, 39475 Woodward Ave., purchase ticket at eventbrite.com
ship at 6 p.m.) every first Monday of month through June (second Monday if holiday), Trinity Lutheran Church, 38900 Harper Ave. in Clinton Township, macombcountyquiltguild.org
Live entertainment: 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Great Baraboo Brewing Co., 35905 Utica Road in Clinton Township, (586) 792-7397, greatbaraboo.com
Book clubs: Find meetups about historic American figures (Presidential Book Club), solving cases (Mysteries & Munchies), quiet reading for adults and kids (Silent Book Club and Silent Book Club Jr), and recipes and sharing dishes (Cookbook Club), Fraser Public Library, 15260 15 Mile Road, (586) 293-2055, fraserpubliclibrary.org
Men overcoming loss ofpartner/spouse meetings: 6-7:30 p.m. every third Tuesday of month, virtual and in person, Hospice of Michigan, 39531 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, wlawton@hom.org, (586) 263-8514
Powderpuff
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The long-standing tradition has been around since the 1960s, and is truly for anyone and everyone to play.
“All seniors are encouraged to participate. Whether they’ve played a sport in their life or not,” Michels said. “We also have kids who come in and serve as managers and they are awesome. The feeling of belonging and togetherness is the whole goal of powderpuff.”
The event has transcended just the two schools and now is truly a communal event. This year’s game was played at Detroit Catholic Central’s field so that it could accommodate the crowd. Alumni from both schools come back every year to watch and
share stories about their senior powder-puff games as well.
“We have alumni coming back year after year watching and cheering,” Michels said. “They form an alumni fan tunnel at halftime for the team to run back through which is a cool experience too.”
There’s a production behind the game. It has become such a big event that the meetings to begin outlining the details for the weekend begin in early June.
“It is a production. There’s so many things that go into it. We always do a rally the Friday before it. They do presentations to their parents and the school and we have a DJ. It’s a fun pep rally to get everybody going,” Michels explained. “We have a mass together and they get to wear their uniforms.
“It’s really nice,” he said.
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Photo by Erin Sanchez
Regina players jump to make a play on the ball against Marian.
SPOTLIGHT ON LEARNING
ABOVE: A beekeeper removes a frame from a box beehive at the Michigan State University Tollgate Farm and Education Center.
LEFT: Beekeepers examine a frame from a box beehive. Students in the Southeastern Michigan Beekeepers Association basic beekeeping class will compare hives with each other to see how their bees are doing in relation to the rest of the class.
Photos by Brian Louwers
Responsible beEkeEping begins with learning
BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com
Despite how it may look in videos and pictures, beekeeping is no simple task.
What appears at first to be pulling racks out of boxes while wearing bulky clothes belies a complex field of animal husbandry where climates are watched, pesticides are precautioned and the wrong move may see a whole hive die off.
“There’s a fad that’s been going on (called) ‘garden hives,’” said Randy List, an instructor of classes with the Southeastern Michigan Beekeepers Association. “They put the box with hive stands in their garden and put some bees in there, and they do nothing to them and bees die and next
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year they put more in there. That’s not what proper beekeeping is. (Beekeeping is) husbandry; you have to monitor what’s going on and deal with what’s going on.
The weather and climate is a big deal … so you have to be aware of what to expect, understand what you’re seeing and deal with it.”
For those who find themselves interested in beekeeping and want to learn how to get into it, List recommends first reaching out to local beekeeping clubs and speaking with active keepers. If what they have to say sounds good, interested parties are encouraged to take a course like SEMBA’s basic beekeeping classes. Running from February to October with monthly classes at Michigan State
October 15 — December 7, 2025
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 9:00 a.m.— 1:15 p.m. VerKuilen Building | 21885 Dunham Rd., Suite 9, Clinton Township
Must be 60 years or older, a Macomb County resident and a current Medicare beneficiary. Please bring all current medication bottles and your Medicare card to your appointment.
“Medicare can be so confusing. Meeting with a counselor helped me select a plan to meet my needs.”
Beekeeping
University’s Tollgate Farm and Education Center in Novi and the Bowers School Farm in Bloomfield Hills, the SEMBA basic beekeeping course teaches students how to get into responsible beekeeping.
“It starts out as bookwork and classroom work … and then the students get bees,” List said. “The students all have bees and they learn from each other’s bees, because they’ll have a hive right next to each other and they’ll be doing something totally different. The whole point of that is I look at your hive, you look at my hive and everybody else’s hive as a group and we learn what’s going on. (Around fall) they take the hives back to wherever they’re going to take care of them and then (October) is a wrapup meeting.”
Students work with beekeeper instructors, like List or fellow instructor Luke Altomore, to learn information important for the first year of maintaining a honeybee hive. Subjects taught include the biology of the honeybee, how bees operate alongside other
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pollinators, how to maintain hives, how to maintain the health of honeybees, learning about different types of pests, mites and other threats, the tools of beekeeping and more.
It costs around $500 to take the class, including the textbook and a box hive. Taking the SEMBA course gives students a preliminary set of information to begin beekeeping while also building relationships with emerging and experienced beekeepers in the area.
“My team’s support to the students doesn’t end in October,” List said. “They’ve got our numbers and our emails and that continues on. In fact, I still get calls from people from several years back. We also have a Facebook page for alumni, and some people participate in it and others don’t, just asking questions and what’s what. When it comes to extracting the honey, that’s another expense so a lot of people will get together and chip in instead of paying $300 for just (their own) equipment and sharing it. You’re gaining friends and you’re gaining contacts.”
On top of the $500 class and possibly some share of the burden for extraction equipment, beekeeping is a fairly significant investment up front. Altomore says the cost can be $1,000 or more when including pro-
tective equipment, hives and honeybees, but there’s also plenty of money to be made once the hives start producing honey.
“The interesting thing I found out was, after a couple years of beekeeping, I was making enough money selling my honey to pay for all of my equipment — and had some left over, too,” Altomore said. “There’s that to keep in mind, that if you do keep up with the hobby, you’ll have enough honey sales to pay for everything that you need to start with.”
Altomore says honey runs for about $15 per pound and $1 per ounce with bottling and labels being a minimal monetary expense.
Along with the honey and whatever joys and profits come from that, beekeeping is more than just the practice of raising bees and managing their hives. Both List and Altomore waxed poetic about the scent of a hive, as well as the relaxing feeling of simply being with and watching the bees.
“When you find apiaries, which is a bee yard, you will usually find a folding chair or a stool or a bench for people to go out and sit,” List said. “We work with the city of Livonia parks and rec; we have an apiary there and whenever we’re there, there’s always
somebody walking by and waiting to come in and sit and watch and listen.
“When we have lectures and observation hives, with the bees behind glass, it’s fun watching the kids but it’s also fun watching the adults watching the bees, getting mesmerized just by looking at it. It is mesmerizing if you let it happen to you,” List added.
While some may try to get into beekeeping as a way of “saving the bees,” SEMBA’s website discourages this and recommend those interested in that to “plant and encourage pollinator friendly farms and gardens, to join the movement to eradicate lethal pesticides, or to participate in citizen science projects that support endangered pollinators.” But for those with a passion and drive for the work, science and art of bee husbandry, Altomore has a dire warning for anyone following the road to beekeeping.
“Beekeeping is addictive,” Altomore said. “You think you’re going to have one or two hives, and before you know it your bees are multiplying, you’re splitting your hives, and very quickly you can have up to 10 or 12 hives.”
To learn more, go to sembabees.org. Call Staff Writer Dean Vaglia at (586) 498-1043.
Powderpuff
from page 9A
Scott Smith was Regina’s head coach this year for the first time after being an assistant coach last year. Smith started coaching the girls in July with around 100 girls and after eight weeks of practice the team came out on top.
“Everyone came together and it turned out as good as expected,” Smith said. “The girls did a really good job and put in a lot of hard work and the outcome shows the hard work that they did put in.”
One of the best parts of the experience is seeing the growth and development of the players over the course of two months. Implementing a game plan and being rewarded with a shutout victory is a great way for the girls to start off their senior year.
“When it started out we told the girls
that the offensive side of the ball was going to be kind of slow moving, but if (Marian) can’t score then they can’t win,” Smith said. “They put in the hard work and at the end they started clicking.
“I’ve coached boys football for 15-20 years and this is probably some of the most fun I’ve had, is coaching this,” he said.
The game is ingrained into the identity of both schools and will be something that the participants and viewers will remember for the rest of their lives. The impact on everyone is apparent.
“We really focus on our sisterhood here,” Michels said. “One awesome thing about powder-puff, across the generations and across the years we are Regina sisters and we are here to support each other. It’s a way to connect.”
Call Sports Writer Scott Bentley at (586) 498-1090.
Baby pantry
from page 3A
“I attend St. Isidore’s, and I knew a little bit about the pantry,” said Smolarek, of Armada. “I thought it was a good idea.”
The students have set up a QR code, shown, in which the public can purchase items from amazon.com. Clicking on the QR code takes them right to a list of items that can be purchased, including diapers, diaper rash ointment, potty training underwear and snacks for toddlers. Student Jenna Haney volunteered to have the items sent to her house and to then bring them to the church.
“The pile is growing,” Smolarek said. “We’re getting a lot. I had no idea how many families needed help.”
As part of the process, the students visited the baby pantry in person.
“When we toured it, we learned they help 60 families a month,” Smolarek said. “It is making a big impact.”
“I think it was very well-run and very organized,” said MCC student Liana
Sherako. “There is a small group of volunteers that put all the boxes together.”
Sherako, 23, of Harrison Township, said when coming up with outreach ideas, the majority of students voted on the baby pantry project.
“Our goal is to help the community as best we can to help the baby pantry provide to families,” she said. “It made me excited to be able to help. We also reached out to others around us who are able to help support this project. It’s really cool to see our classmates pitching in to help out.”
The students set up a social media page, and since many of them work at schools and day care centers, they have set up collection boxes at those sites.
Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
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The MCC students have set up a QR code with which the public can purchase items from amazon.com.
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The Regina girls celebrate the school’s ninth straight powder-puff win over Marian with the game trophy.
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property as well as 2.5 and 2 mills respectively from industrial facility real property. The combined assessments will raise over $35 million between the two departments.
Trustees then approved budget amendments for the Police Department. The department requested $15,444 spread across $3,000 in part-time salaries and $12,444 in costs related to the police academy. Of that, $9,100 will be reimbursed through the state of Michigan’s public safety academy assistance appropriation funds. The funds from the amendment will cover the cost of two police academy candidates.
Trustee Julie Matuzak was curious if providing township funds to academy candidates would allow the township to compel said candidates to remain with the township Police Department, which is something Capt. Anthony Coppola said the department is working on.
“We’re working with our human resources department to establish some protocol that, in a certain period of time if an individual decides to seek employment elsewhere, they’re responsible for 100% reimbursement to the township,” Coppola said. “If they stay for a couple years it’s 75% … We’re working
hard to make sure they stay with us and we stay competitive in our arena.”
George George Park projects
Trustees also approved steps for two projects at George George Park, located along Moravian Drive.
First, trustees approved an application for a Transportation Alternatives Program grant from the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments in order to rehabilitate pathways as well as the bridges spanning the Clinton River and Harrington Drain. The project, estimated to cost $2.5 million with $500,000 in township-matched construction funding, aims to bring the bridges and pathways up to current accessibility and federal nonmotorized size standards.
Trustees then approved a $300,000 contract — in township-provided funds — with Utica-based Beninati Pools to rehabilitate the fountain at the park. According to a letter from the Department of Public Services, Jim George had pledged to cover all costs over $300,000 so long as Beninati Pools was awarded a non-bid contract for the work (Beninati Pools constructed the fountain) and that permit fees would be waived for the project. Trustee Dan Kress expressed skepticism about awarding a non-bid contract for the work. Kress and Trustee Shannon King ultimately voted “no” on the matter.
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land turning golden brown. Swaths of woods color the landscape in fiery reds, oranges and yellows.
Adding to seasonal fun are small farm markets and roadside stands loaded this time of year with pumpkins, apples, cider, donuts, and family-friendly activities. Both Pond Hill Farm and Bear Creek Organic Farm are worth checking out.
Petoskey wine country is very different from the Traverse Wine Coast or the Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail in the state’s southwestern corner. You’ll find mostly hybrid grapes among the Petoskey-area wineries — grapes like Marquette, Petite Pearl, Frontenac and La Crescent. Some wineries have had success growing more-commonlyknown grapes like Chardonnay and Riesling.
As you might have guessed, the weather here is much colder in the winter. The distinctive climate and soil types contribute to the region’s designation as the Tip of the Mitt, a federally designated wine region that stretches from just south of Charlevoix to the Straits of Mackinac and east to Alpena.
Blu Dot Farm and Vineyard is one of the newest wineries. The inspiration to reno-
vate an Airstream into a tasting room came from the owners — Paul and Jennie Silva — wine travels. The couple became enamored of vineyards and winemaking after visiting Napa a few decades ago. Realizing a need for more Michigan wine grapes, they created their own winery.
Their property used to be an old horse training and breeding facility. Many of the original barns, stables and tracks have been restored and are used today. The Airstream is open during the summer season — from May to October.
Blu Dot is among the wineries producing Marquette. Developed to withstand brutal winters, Marquette is a long-distance cousin of Pinot Noir and often tastes fruity and earthy.
Several years ago, Walloon Lake Winery’s Marquette won the Best Dry Red in the annual Michigan wine competition. Other notable Marquette producers include Mackinaw Trail Winery, Boyne Valley Vineyards and Crooked Vine Vineyard.
Just south of Petoskey, Mackinaw Trail Winery is the largest winery in the region, offering a variety of red and white wines, craft beer and food. Some 15 acres are dedicated to growing cold-hardy varietals La Crescent and Frontenac Gris.
Mackinaw Trail boasts some of the best
representations of Marquette in Michigan. Currently, the winery is pouring its 202 Estate Marquette, barrel aged for 18 months, and described as a “true Up North Wine.
Winermakers here are as passionate about their craft as winemakers anywhere. Chances are, you’ll run into the owner or winemaker (sometimes one and the same) behind the tasting room bar or out in the vineyard.
That was the case at one of the region’s newest wineries: Folklor Wine & Cider, a boutique winery located off the beaten path south of Charlevoix.
The husband-and-wife team of Derrick Vogel and Izabela Babinska were behind the bar at Folklor on the afternoon I visited. Vogel is the winemaker and Babinska is business manager. Both tend the grapes. They describe themselves as “Northern Michigan
enthusiasts, lake swimmers and dry Riesling devotees.”
Once a u-pick apple and cherry orchard, Folklor Wine & Cider is the couple’s wine dream. They began growing wine grapes here in 2021, planting vineyards on about two acres of the 52-acre farm. More vines were planted the following year.
“We want our wines to reflect the season and the place,” Vogel tells me, noting he is stepping outside some of the boundaries of traditional winemaking. Between the vines, for example, nature is taking its course wth grasses, plants and flowers blanketing the rows. He uses native yeast in fermentation and sprays no herbicides or insecticide on his grapes. “We felt the freedom to let these grapes speak for themselves.”
In the tasting room, you can sample See WINE on page 15A
“the season and place” in a variety of Rieslings, as well the red blends and ciders. I especially enjoyed Folklor’s 2023 Lake Swimmer, a blend of Blaufrankisch, Cabernet Franc and a bit of Zweigelt, which is grown on the farm. Lower in alcohol, this red blend was lighter and refreshing, especially on a warm fall day.
The winery’s name is the Polish spelling of folklore (Babinska is a Polish immi-
grant) and is the name for Polish folk art. The name celebrates more than Polish folk art, the owners say; it’s a connection between wine and storytelling.
And that’s part of the experience at Folklor — learning the stories of how this couple came to plant their roots in Northern Michigan, their efforts to grow grapes in a challenging environment and the way they’re making their wine.
But I’ll let them share those stories with you when you visit.
Greg Tasker is a Traverse City-based freelance writer.
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