Photo of the Week: Big Money, Lincoln Penny

Large copper-colored sculpture of a penny stands in front of the glass windows, cars reflected in the glass.

You can’t miss the oversized copper-colored Lincoln penny sculpture outside the First Watch restaurant in Canton Township, Michigan.

The over five-foot tall sculpture installed near the entrance doors captures your attention as you walk along the sidewalk.

You’ll notice the sculptor has made a few changes to the inscription displayed on the edge of the penny, changing it from “In God We Trust” to “In God We Trust, Others Pay Cash.”

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Remember and Honor: Memorial Day 2021

Group of seated veterans look to the male speaker in front of them in the park, speaking from the podium with the Veteran's War Memorial behind him.

This morning I joined more than 150 community members at our Canton Township Memorial Day service at Heritage Park to honor and remember those who died in service to the United States.

Hosted by the Canton Fire Department, the Memorial Day service marked the 10th anniversary of our Veteran’s Memorial Center.

The center honors the “Fallen 22” Marines deployed for duty in 2006-07 to Iraq who made the ultimate sacrifice. Continue reading Remember and Honor: Memorial Day 2021

Photo of the Week: Sunny Tree Top

steel sculpture with orange rooftops sheltering bluebirds.

The blue color caught my eye as I walked down the sidewalk, on my way to lunch with family members at one of our favorite restaurants.

I smiled as I looked up and saw bright bluebirds with yellow legs perched on the structure, peering out over the shopping center area. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Sunny Tree Top