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CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Another chapter in the partisan struggle on the Clinton Township Board of Trustees played out on the evening of Dec. 18 as the board rejected sending out an early voting mailer along party lines. Trustees voted 3-3 on whether to approve hiring printer American Graphics Inc., of Clinton Township, to print an informational document about early voting in the township. See MAILER on page 10A

FRASER OFFICER RESCUES WOMAN FROM BURNING VEHICLE FRASER — A Fraser public safety officer is being commended after rescuing a woman from her burning vehicle on Dec. 16. The Fraser Department of Public Safety reported that officer Cameron Rieper pulled the woman from the driver’s seat of a GMC Sierra at about 10 p.m. as the vehicle was engulfed in flames after entering a ditch on the east side of Hayes Road south of 15 Mile Road. Rieper said the initial call from dispatch was for a

vehicle in a ditch. On his way to the scene, he learned the vehicle was on fire. “I received the call while I was still at the station and was just getting out on patrol. I pulled up and there was a GMC Sierra in a ditch on Hayes Road, just south of 15 Mile Road,” said Rieper. “The back of the vehicle was on fire and the fire was starting to spread to the rest of the vehicle. The driver was behind the wheel and rolling her window up with the door closed. She seemed confused or had an altered state. I don’t think she understood what was going on.” Rieper rushed to the vehicle and pulled the wom-

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Clinton Township Supervisor Robert Cannon, left, argues with Clinton Township Treasurer Paul Gieleghem about Gieleghem’s opposition to an early voting mailer. Cannon threatened to have Gieleghem removed from the meeting by Police Chief Dina Caringi, though this did not come to pass.

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CLINTON TOWNSHIP/SOUTHFIELD — Lawrence Technological University football has been on the upswing since its revival in 2017 after a 60year absence, and the program just made a major splash by hiring a Hall of Fame coach. Scott Merchant, a staple of Clinton Township Chippewa Valley football during his coaching tenure

from 2009 to 2023, was named the head football coach at Lawrence Tech on Dec. 19. “We believe Scott (Merchant) will be a fine leader for the young men in our football program,” Lawrence Technological University Director of Football Operations Lou Bitonti said in a press release. “The coaching staff he is putting together are people who have coached at a high level and are educators in their own right, who will teach our players what it See COACH on page 15A

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Clinton Township Board of Trustees meets Dec. 18

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Clinton Township Board of Trustees met for its last time in 2023 on Dec. 18. Trustees passed the third resolution in the North Miles Road paving special assessment district. Repaving is estimated to cost $939,250 overall but 50% support from Macomb County will bring the cost down to $137.73 per frontage foot from $275.45. By passing the resolution, the Macomb County Department of Roads will put the project out to bid. Another public hearing will be held once the bids are received. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy awarded the township a $100,000 grant to improve the stormwater management capabilities of the Joy Park parking lot. A roughly $45,700 match was made, bringing the total project cost to about $145,700. Trustees approved a $111,500 contract for engineering firm Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick to handle the design, bidding and construction management of heating, ventilation and air conditioning replacements to the township’s senior and civic centers. Construction is estimated to cost $1.4 million.

Macomb County giving out radon test kits

MOUNT CLEMENS — The Macomb County Health Department is giving residents free radon testing kits at its Central Health Center at 43525 Elizabeth Road in Mount Clemens. According to a press release from the department, radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and is responsible for 21,000 deaths nationwide annually. Radon is colorless, odorless and tasteless, requiring special testing kits to detect. Radon occurs naturally in soil and rock, drifting up through the ground and entering buildings through foundation and wall cracks. Kits are available while supplies last. To request a testing kit, call the Macomb County Health Department at (586) 469-5236.

L’Anse Creuse offers community education programs

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Education is not just lectures in a classroom. It is paddling through a swimming pool, taking the first steps onto a wrestling mat, hearing a symphony that moves your soul and, above all, a lifelong pursuit. In an effort to keep up with the educational needs of all its area residents, L’Anse Creuse Public Schools offers community education programs all year round. “Our community education program is a way for the district to get out into the community and provide services for seniors, for kids, for anybody that’s looking to be involved in something,” said Major Mickens, director of the community education program. The primary idea behind L’Anse Creuse’s community education program is to provide a unified recreation program across the district. “Because we cover so much of an area, we don’t have a specific rec center or something that would provide services like this for the community,” Mickens said. “Us having the nice facilities and great people here and great people willing to work for us, we’re able to provide that service.” Community education programs typically fall into four age categories: elementary school, middle school, adults and seniors. Programs are varied at each age group with elementary students offered a mix of music and sports classes. Middle schoolers can take part in district-wide cheer and wrestling programs. Adults have a variety of fitness and music courses, while group trips to places like the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, the Hilberry Theater and even mystery dinners are aimed at adults and seniors. While courses may come and go, L’Anse Creuse Community Education runs throughout the year. “We don’t stop,” said Debbie Verkest, L’Anse Creuse’s community education secretary. “When schools are closed, we run summer programs.” For more information about L’Anse Creuse Community Education visit lc-ps.org/programs/community-education.

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Fraser and Clinton Township leaders reflect and look ahead BY DEAN VAGLIA AND BRENDAN LOSINSKI dvaglia@candgnews.com blosinski@candgnews.com

MACOMB COUNTY — As confetti is cleared from Times Square and late-made resolutions begin to be broken, it can be easy to leave 2023 behind in favor of what 2024 will bring. But while the new year is still fresh, leaders of local governments took time to examine the past year and give some idea of what can be expected in 2024. Fraser City Manager Elaine Leven categorized 2023 as a good year for Fraser. “I think we’ve made a lot of progress on improvements from many perspectives both internally and externally,” she said. “We have a lot of things going on with our parks and road improvements. We’ve worked on staffing and our budget, so I think we’ve done pretty good this year.” She said that 2023 had its share of issues and obstacles but added that she believes they were dealt with as best as possible by city officials. “Staffing is still probably the biggest issue we’re dealing with. We haven’t really had a lot of qualified candidates in a lot of areas

like public safety and public works. There are fewer people going into these fields. I think this will continue to be a struggle in 2024,” said Leven. “We hope our audit next year will happen on time. We have the key players in place who can make that happen. This year, we were just so far behind with the previous audit, scheduling-wise it set us back three or four months.” Leven thinks residents will see some very visible improvements after the new year, with new staff being brought on and new road projects either beginning or advancing onto a new stage. “We’ve gotten some good people in place and we’ve made great strides (in staffing) despite having more work to do. … We’re getting a new recreation director which will help us get a lot of things going in terms of Fraser programs and events,” Leven said. “We have a lot of major projects coming up next year. The Garfield Road reconstruction project will be a major development this coming year. The county will be working on the intersection of 15 Mile Road and Garfield Road for some sewer improvements. The work on Kelly Road will be finished next year. We’re also looking for-

ward to going to 12-hour shifts in the Public Safety Department.” In Clinton Township, Deputy Supervisor Dan O’Leary is proud of 2023 as a year in which the township was able to achieve goals while maintaining financial stability. “It sounds very boring, but the government is supposed to be boring if you’re doing it right,” O’Leary said. “We’re getting things done but we’re also trying to cut costs, live within our means and that sort of thing.” Grants played a major role in this by funding several ongoing parks projects like a trail along the Clinton River Spillway, creating a kayak launch at George George Park for a river trail. Outside of grants, the township was able to secure more donations for its inclusive playground and secured a donation of fill soil to level out Prince Drewry Park’s field. Progress was made in the development of Groesbeck Highway, particularly at a planned unit development site near its intersection with Elizabeth Road. East Town Village, a mixed-use development that will feature residential and commercial properties, was approved in late 2021. “(The developers) are at the state get-

ting approvals,” O’Leary said. “There’s all kinds of things you have to get. Proving there’s no wetlands, working with drains and around drains. They have to get all that approved and that takes time, and we’re anticipating they’ll start building some time in 2024.” O’Leary said residents can expect infrastructure projects to be a big part of 2024. The township will continue its campaign to improve roads and expand recreational options, particularly the parks potential of the Clinton River. “Getting people to realize it’s an asset and not just an object to get around, that’s a big deal,” O’Leary said. “It’s helping them understand the Clinton River is for your recreation.” The township is exploring uses for about five acres of land on the north side of the Clinton River Spillway as well as working with the county and neighboring communities to determine what the best uses of this land will be. The work is in tandem with making the river navigable for recreational human-powered watercraft and maintaining the trail along the spillway. Ultimately, See 2024 on page 13A

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Former Fraser employee pleads guilty to embezzlement charges BY BRENDAN LOSINSKI blosinski@candgnews.com

FRASER — A former Fraser employee has pleaded guilty to charges of embezzling more than $100,000 in city funds.

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an to safety before she suffered any serious injury. He was humble about the accomplishment, but his fellow Fraser Department of Public Safety members are calling him a hero. “We’re very proud of him,” said Detective Sgt. Ben Hoppe. “This is what we train our officers to do. This is what we expect them to do in an emergency situation. He ran into a fire and saved someone’s life. He’s a hero.” Rieper said his being a public safety officer and, thus, having firefighting training, helped him assess and respond to the dire situation. “We’re public safety officers so we do police, fire and EMS training. I think any

On Dec. 19, Michele Kwiatkowski, the former IT Director of the City of Fraser, pleaded guilty to embezzlement over $100,000, which is a felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison. She was ordered to pay restitution to the city of Fraser to resolve the case. It was alleged that from January 2016 through 2020,

police officer would have done the same, but I think I had the extra knowledge from being a firefighter as well,” he said. “Another officer had his fire gear with him, so he was able to begin addressing the situation when he arrived.” He went on to say it remained unclear how the vehicle ended up in the ditch and caught fire. He said the woman appeared somewhat incoherent, possibly due to the accident or an existing medical condition. “She was in her 80s. She was conscious and semi-responsive to questions,” said Rieper. “She didn’t seem able to answer all our questions. … I’m glad she’s OK. I want to thank the public who called and those who stopped and assisted.” Rieper said the woman was transported to an area hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening. No other information was released.

Kwiatkowski used the city of Fraser’s American Express credit card to purchase personal items. “Her sentencing will be delayed pursuant to MCL 771.1 for 12 months,” the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office said in a press release. “If Kwiatkowski pays approxi-

“We don’t know how she ended up in the ditch,” Rieper said. “There were no witnesses to the crash itself. The first witnesses who called it in said she was already in the ditch trying to get out. She was on the east side of Hayes, in the ditch. She was facing west, but we’re not sure if that was from her trying to get out of the ditch or if she was in the wrong lane.” Hoppe said that Rieper will almost certainly be recognized for his actions. “We have various awards that PSO Rieper could get for saving the citizen from the burning vehicle, and his accomplishment has been submitted to the commendation board who will then forward their recommendation to the Director of Public Safety,” Hoppe said in an email. “The director can then award PSO Rieper any award recommended by the commendation board, and the commendation board meets quarterly

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to review recommendations submitted to them. The most likely recognition, according to Hoppe, would be the department’s lifesaving award. “The Lifesaving Citation shall be awarded for the saving of a life through various actions, such as the application of first aid or CPR. This citation does not preclude the issuance of an award for valor, bravery, or meritorious service if circumstances warrant,” Hoppe said in an email. “The request for citation will be accompanied by a document for witnesses or an attending physician stating that the methods applied contributed significantly to the saving of a life.” He added, “It is my opinion that PSO Rieper certainly showed heroism on this date by saving this citizen from the burning vehicle, so I believe that he should be awarded a lifesaving citation for his actions.”

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According to Clinton Township Clerk Kim Meltzer, the vote was held because the nearly $12,000 in quoted costs exceeded the township’s $10,000 limit for purchases that do not require board approval. Trustees Julie Matuzak and Mike Keys, and Clinton Township Treasurer Paul Gieleghem, all Democrats, voted “no” while Republicans Meltzer and Clinton Township Supervisor Robert Cannon were joined by Trustee Tammy Patton, a Democrat, in voting “yes.” The tied vote resulted in no action being approved, effectively rejecting the effort to send out the mailer. The deadlocked vote came after heated arguments between the two camps raged for nearly 40 minutes. The united Democrats argued that the mailer’s information only focused on the Feb. 27 presidential primary election and that it lacked sufficient information about the trustee special election taking place the same day. The bipartisan trio argued to send the mailer out to meet state law requirements for informing the public about early voting procedures. “There is a law that requires us to educate the public on early voting because early

voting is a part of our constitution,” Meltzer said. The board members who voted in favor of the mailer openly questioned the legitimacy of the Democrats’ objections as coming down solely to politics. Patton argued that Keys and Matuzak “wouldn’t be attacking Paul (Gieleghem) if he was the one doing all of this,” before Cannon and Gieleghem engaged in an argument over whether Gieleghem’s comments were sufficiently ontopic. Cannon went so far as threatening to have Clinton Township Police Chief Dina Caringi eject Gieleghem from the meeting. Gieleghem’s comments varied between the timeliness of the mailer coming before the board, the content of the mailer and complaints about the board failing to appoint a new trustee earlier in the year. A plan to appoint a new board member from a list of applicants was approved along party lines at the July 31 meeting after Jennifer “Joie” West announced her resignation, but two meetings failed to meet quorum on Aug. 21 and Aug. 28 before a meeting was held on Sept. 18, missing the appointment deadline of Sept. 15. “We have given Mrs. Meltzer a very, very broad stroke at running her operations, for being the clerk, for handling the records of the township,” Gieleghem said. “We have

approved all of her spending items, we have approved all of her vendors, we have approved all of her staff increases and we approved most of her election issues. But we still have oversight over the spending of this township and we’re questioning — and appropriately so — why we’re spending $11,000 and what information we’re providing them and does it make the most amount of sense.” Arguments between trustees were fierce. Aside from the treasurer nearly being subject to ejection and open questioning from both camps about the mailer’s purpose, Mentzer doubted the election knowledge of those opposing the mailer compared to what a clerk would know. Mentzer made special consideration regarding Matuzak by arguing the Democrat’s experience as one of the party’s two representatives on the Board of State Canvassers was not equivalent to that of the clerk’s on election matters, eliciting a response from the trustee. “In the 10 years on the state board of canvassers, I have done nothing but try to promote voting, making it easier, increasing access and educating voters,” Matuzak said. “In addition to that, I have spent 40 years working in elections, and I can tell you people are generally not confused about voting in the broad sense … they are confused

about voting in February.” Despite the board failing to approve the mailer, Meltzer said via email she has authorized American Graphics Inc. to produce it and sent an invoice to Lansing to have the $12,000 paid for by state grant funds. Meltzer believes not sending the mailer could have put the township in violation of recent amendments to state law. The law says clerks are required to provide notice of approved early voting sites “by sending a separate notice by mail or other method designed to provide actual notice to the registered elector, and must not provide the notice by updating the voter identification card” and that the notice must be sent out “no later than 45 days before an election for a polling place or early voting site established or changed by the (60th) day before an election.” Meltzer said she has reached out to the American Civil Liberties Union about the possible constitutional violation. Information on the mailer dealt with how voters could request ballots, an overview of the early in-person voting process and where and when people could vote early. A QR code on the mailer would lead readers to the township’s 2024 election website for additional and updated voting information. Call Staff Writer Dean Vaglia at (586) 498-1043.

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Pressley said Chavez’s emphasis on physicality has paid off for the team this season. “We break down our huddles saying, ‘Be a Dawg,’” RiserPressley said. “We got it on our shirts. He (Chavez) put it in our heads. Now, that’s our mindset.” Clintondale has no shortage of playmakers on both ends of the court with junior guard Justin Gloster, a 6-foot-4 pure scorer, junior forward Davon Ciesiolka, junior guard RaMone Shannon and senior guard John Pitts. Junior guard Daron Collins has been a consistent contributor this season in the sixth-man role. Gloster has taken full control of the offense this season, averaging between 17 and 18 points per game, but he said his biggest improvement has come on the defensive side. “I feel like I got better as an all-around player,” Gloster said. “Not just offense, but defense too. I feel like I can guard the other team’s best player when needed.” The balanced efforts on both sides of the court have catapulted Clintondale to a hot start this season, winning the Jim McAndrews Memorial Tournament in a 52-42 win over Marine City Cardinal Mooney on Dec. 30 at Cardinal Mooney High School. Clintondale jumped out to an 8-2 record last season before dropping eight straight, so an impressive start isn’t uncharacteristic for Clintondale. The Dragons are set to begin the bulk of their Macomb Area Conference Bronze play in January, which is where things got rocky last season.

Clintondale junior guard RaMone Shannon controls the ball. Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

League play has been a struggle lately for Clintondale, which hasn’t won a league title since the 2013-2014 season, but Gloster said the group is more motivated than ever. “I think our confidence is way better because we all believe in each other and we all know what each person on the team is capable of,” Gloster said. “We all play together well as a team because everyone knows what their job is when they step on the court during a game.”

Riser-Pressley said the team came into the season ready to rewrite last season’s mistakes. “I felt like our mindset this year coming off a bad season last year was just getting the work in, keeping our head down and staying humble because we really got something to prove now with our new head coach and all that,” Riser-Pressley said. “We got to really put the work in, keep our head down, and let our skill and our work speak for us.”

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CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On the afternoon of Dec. 2, a Saravilla Drive apartment resident called the Clinton Township Police Department to report over $300 in groceries was stolen. The caller placed an Instacart grocery delivery order, which the shopper accepted and later recorded as delivered, but the food never made it.

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CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On the afternoon of Dec. 10, the Clinton Township Police Department received a call reporting a robbery in the parking lot of Meijer on Groesbeck Highway. The caller said he was walking through the parking lot when someone called out to him, and that person immediately punched the caller in the face. The assailant was joined by four more accomplices, all wearing masks and hoods, who proceeded to steal the

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mately $90,000 in restitution and complies with all other conditions imposed by the court, her conviction will be amended to a ten-year embezzlement felony and she will be sentenced accordingly. The City of Fraser has also requested that her pension be forfeited.” The city requested an investigation into the matter and worked with the Michigan State Police to uncover what had happened to the funds. “When those entrusted with the public trust exploit their authority for personal benefit, they betray the very public they are meant to serve,” Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido said in the release. “We are committed to holding accountable anyone who breaches this public trust. Acknowledging guilt and pledging restitution is a crucial stride towards atonement.” Kwiatkowski’s attorney, Elias Muawad, previously stated that his client was taking

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O’Leary said he sees this work as having the potential to bring some of the recreational attention from Lake St. Clair toward the inland waterways. “It’s not just about the lake,” O’Leary

caller’s driver’s license, blue Coach tote bag, a cryptocurrency wallet reportedly worth $2,000 and a Flipper access control device. The caller said one of the assailants had a gun, but he was able to grab his keys and phone before calling the police from home.

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“I think that people have been tracking steps. Because of the weather right now, which is a little abnormal, people are still walking either outside or on a treadmill. They want to get more movement in their day,” she said. “I think there’s an increase in wellness and mindfulness as a whole. People are seeking more opportunities for yoga and meditation as opposed to traditional strength training.” Douglas Edwards, the director of the YMCA of Farmington Hills, said that many people are looking for group activities. “I think the small group classes are a common thing we are seeing,” said Edwards. “The social aspect of older adults and meeting goals and staying in shape to not only get in shape but socialize also is very common right now.” The desire for social activities is driving people back to the gym after COVID, something all three experts said is increasing membership and attendance numbers. “Our usage is definitely up. During COVID, we had maybe 200 people daily,” said Edwards. “We are now up to about 600 people daily. Before the pandemic was probably between 600 and 800 people, depending on the time of year.” “Per week, we are seeing about 100 to 150 people. It was about that point before COVID,” added Mangen. “Actually, we might be seeing a few more people than before COVID.” Pacheco believes that most who were in the habit of working out never stopped, but now people are seeking more chances to get out and be with others in their workouts. “I think it’s different than pre-pandemic levels,” she explained. “I think people are seeking community, so they are seeking more group settings. People who were accustomed to working out never stopped. They have developed more out of the Peloton era and now are focused more on groups or clubs. I think it’s very different than it was.” While many are trying new avenues for health, many New Year’s resolutions still revolve around health-related goals, but sometimes in non-traditional ways. “Overall health is important for a lot of people,” said Mangen. “We’re not seeing as many people setting weight goals, as opposed to general, more healthier living and lifestyle changes.” “Some of the common resolutions are healthier food habits or losing a specific weight amount,” Edwards added. “Often we see people trying to team up with someone else as an accountability partner.”

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Pacheco warned against untested trends and shortcuts, however. “Weight loss is still the No. 1 goal,” she said. “There’s a lot of confusion about how to go about healthy weight loss. New and trending medications available have become popularized from celebrities. Especially with women, there’s a lot of confusion about weight loss. We still recommend traditional routes, such as increased movement, eating healthy, water intake, sleep and mindset.” The biggest challenges for people in their health goals remain, it seems, staying committed to the initial goal in the new year. “Accountability and consistency are always the biggest hurdles,” said Edwards. “About 60% of people fall off within 90 days of making their New Year’s resolutions. At The Y, we try to guide people so they stay in line with their aspirations for the whole year.” “Staying consistent and remaining motivated are always the big ones,” agreed Mangen. Pacheco also said the unrealistic goals can be something that causes people to give up on their resolutions, and she advises people to set more manageable milestones. “I think the biggest struggle is unrealistic expectations because of things they see on social media and in our culture,” she said. “I used to be a coach for WeightWatchers, and the No. 1 thing that stopped people was trying to do too much at once and making massive changes that their body and mind weren’t ready for. There’s a much higher probability of self-sabotage if the effort you need to put in is too much.” Edwards agreed that one of the best things someone trying to get in shape can do is to take small but steady steps. “If you have a specific goal, think of it as a ladder with steps on it,” he said. “If the steps are too far apart from each other, you can’t reach the next step. Reasonable goals allow you to make this steady progress. Having an accountability partner is a big thing that helps too.” “My advice would be to stay diligent and the weight will fall off,” agreed Mangen. “Getting to the gym is the hardest part for anybody.” Pacheco said that one of the oldest and most tried and true methods is still the most effective: join a partner or group in health goals. “Create reasonable expectations and engage with accountability partners, whether that’s a coach, a friend, a spouse, a group that meets regularly or so forth,” she said. “ It’s much easier and much more fun when accomplishing these goals as part of a group.” Call Brendan Losinski at (586) 4981068.

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12 consecutive playoff appearances under Merchant. “The Chippewa community is special,” Merchant said. “They love their school whether they’re in it, parents or alumni. They have a lot of pride. They took a lot of pride in all their programs. Mike Carr, Bob Schroeder, and those guys really started the foundation of Chippewa football back in the late ’80s with coach Schroeder and then coach Carr. I was fortunate to kind of take over a good program and kind of put my own spin on it. It was great to be a part of the community. That’s one of the difficult things is when you leave a place you love, there’s people that you care about and a program you put 15 years of blood, sweat and tears into and you’re very happy. It makes it very difficult to leave.” Merchant and the Big Reds also made a significant impact in the community as well, earning academic all-state accolades, the Steve Spicer Award for community service and raising thousands of dollars for the Van Andel Institute for cancer research and the Wounded Warrior Project. It will be a difficult task for Chippewa Valley to replace Merchant and what he’s been able to accomplish during his tenure, but Merchant’s focus will now be on turn-

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45. Group of five 49. Actor DiCaprio 51. Like floss 54. “That’s all she ____” 56. Tequila source 57. Work units 58. Wisecrack 59. Rounded protuberance

60. Aid in crime 61. Show pleasure 62. Cantatrice’s offering 63. Student aid 66. *Tierra ____ Fuego 68. Big bang maker, acr.

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7. *Opposite of NNE 8. Saintly rings 9. Guilty, e.g. 10. Last word on walkie-talkie 11. Ghana money 12. Guesstimate phrase (2 words) 15. Catch in a snare 20. Nigerian money 22. A Bobbsey twin 24. Steel on boots, pl. 25. *Inlet in Norway 26. Abalone seeker 27. Olden day calculators 29. *Compass ____ 31. TV personality Aiken 32. Ancient Scandinavian characters 33. What actors do 34. *Iberian Peninsula country 36. Serb or Croat 38. Comme ci, comme Áa 42. Past or present

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Since 1999 Roofing, Siding, Gutters and More! Reliable Ask, We Might Do It! FREE ESTIMATES

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Financing Available

Painting

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PETE'S PAINTING NEW YEAR SPECIALS! 10% OFF Specializing in Great Rooms, Special Pricing For Decks, Interior/Exterior, Residential/Commercial. Special pricing for vacant homes. Senior Discount, Free-Estimates, Insured.

JAN. 12

Rumours: Fleetwood Mac tribute, 7:30 p.m., Macomb Center for the Perfoming Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garﬁeld Road in Clinton Township, macombcenter.com

Painting

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ANDERSON Painting & Carpentry Complete Interior/Exterior Services Plaster/Drywall & Water Damage Repairs. Wood-Staining. Wallpaper-Removal. Kitchen/Cabinet Refinishing Insured/References. Free-Estimates

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PEAK PAINTING Custom-Painting, Commercial/Residential, interior/exterior. Drywall-repair, paper removal, carpentry. 30-yr.-exp. Free estimates, senior discounts, insured. Credit-cards accepted.

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SCAMS presentation: Stopping Crimes Against Michigan Seniors, 2:30 p.m., Fraser Public Library’s temporary location, 152610 15 Mile Road, (586) 469-5642 Psychic Fun Day: 1 p.m., Unity East of Clinton Township, 23057 N. Nunneley Road, community event serves as fundraiser for new roof, RSVP to (586) 783-1546 by Jan. 14 Widowed Friends lunch: 1:30 p.m., Copper Kettle, 20658 Hall Road in Clinton Township, RSVP to Vicky at (586) 260-8679 by Jan. 13

JAN. 24

Immigration and Refugee Resettlement 101: Presentation at 6:30 p.m., Clinton-Macomb Public Library - Main Branch, 40700 Romeo Plank Road in Clinton Township, register at (586) 226-5040, cmpl.org

DAVE'S

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JAN. 17

Tree Service TREE & SHRUB 40%-Winter Discount INSURED, Emergency Storm Damage, Large-Tree-Removals, Trimming, StumpGrinding, Gutters, Season-Firewood (stacking-wood/extra charge), Free-Estimates. 10% Senior-Discounts.

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Accept credit cards Family-owned Over 30 years exp.

JAN. 18

"Bringing 30 years of experience to your door!" Tree trimming, removals & stump grinding. Insured & FREE estimates with fair prices! Firewood For Sale

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ONGOING

Monthly book clubs: Presidential Book Club meets 6:30-7:30 p.m. every first Monday and Mysteries & Munchies meets 6:30-7:30 p.m. every second Thursday, Fraser Public Library’s temporary location, 15260 15 Mile Road, fraserpubliclibrary.org Crafts and games: Craft-making for adults and older teens, 6-7:45 p.m. every third Thursday of month, and board games for all ages, 5:30-7:45 p.m. every last Wednesday of month, Fraser Public Library’s temporary location, 15260 15 Mile Road, fraserpubliclibrary.org Widowed Friends breakfasts: 10:30 a.m. every second Monday of month, Big Boy, 16880 Hall Road in Clinton Township, RSVP to Gerry at (586) 556-9471 • 10 a.m. every third Friday of month, The Pantry, 44945 Morley Drive in Clinton Township, RSVP to Liz at (586) 801-4536

Author Spotlight: Historian and photographer Jeff Morrison discusses architectural sculpture in Michigan, 6 p.m., Fraser Public Library’s temporary location, 15260 15 Mile Road, fraserpubliclibrary.org

JAN. 13

Ruben & Clay: Hear Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken 20 years after first appearing on “American Idol,” 7:30 p.m., Macomb Center for the Perfoming Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garﬁeld Road in Clinton Township, macombcenter.com

JAN. 25

Free Narcan training: 6 p.m., Families Against Narcotics office, 18900 15 Mile Road in Clinton Township, familiesagainstnarcotics. org/naloxone

JAN. 14

Hear jazz, blues and Motown hits: Performance by Steve Somers Band, 2 p.m., Clinton-Macomb Public Library - Main Branch, 40700 Romeo Plank Road in Clinton Township, cmpl.org Euchre tournament: Also dinner and desserts, 1 p.m. (doors 12:15 p.m.), Fraser Lions Club, 34540 Utica Road, call Randy at (586) 202-7858

JAN. 15

Celebrate MLK: Story and craft for ages 3-12, 4:30 p.m., Clinton-Macomb Public Library - South Branch, 35679 S. Gratiot Ave. in Clinton Township, register at (586) 226-5073, cmpl.org

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586-634-1152

Pest Control

0133-2345

CASTLE ELECTRIC

Home Repairs

0366-2402

Hauling & Waste Removal

Electrical

Lincoln: View 2012 film of same name and hear discussion by MCC faculty, 1 p.m. Feb. 12, also separate programs about his life and slavery, emancipation and equality, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Feb. 13, Lorenzo Cultural Center on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garﬁeld Road in Clinton Township, www.lorenzo culturalcenter.com

Motor City Rockers: Professional minor league ice hockey, home games this month are Jan. 19 and 26-28, Big Boy Arena, 34400 Utica Road in Fraser, rockershockey.com Men overcoming loss of partner/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

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2020 CHEVROLET TRAX LS T E STAR

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19,188

2020 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE LT

2021 CHEVROLET BLAZER RS T E STAR

17,188

26,388

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31,288

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• HANDS-FREE LIFTGATE • FOG LIGHTS • HEATED SEATS

STK# C26946

31,488

19,488

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26,888

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• REMOTE START • HEATED SEATS • FOG LIGHTS • POWER SEATS STK# C27109

28,588

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33,588

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2020 CHEVROLET TRAX LT POWER

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35,788

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