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New Novi City Council member Priya Gurumurthy takes the oath of office after the council selected her to fill an open seat Dec. 18.

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After controversy on how to best fill the City Council seat vacated by Justin Fischer after he was elected to be the city’s mayor in November — when differences of opinion resulted in a deadlocked council vote on a motion to put the fourth-highest votegetter in the November election on the council — the council unanimously voted Dec. 18 to appoint Priya Gurumurthy as the city’s newest council member.

“I am truly honored, privileged and grateful for being appointed as Novi City Council Member. This role presents an incredible opportunity to make a tangible difference in our community. I am ready to collaborate, learn, and grow in this position, striving to bring a meaningful impact to our community,” Gurumurthy said on Linkedin.

Gurumurthy, 45, was selected from a pool of nearly 20 candidates. She has experience on various governmental committees in both Novi and the city of Holland over the last decade. Most recently, she served on the Novi Public Library board of trustees.

This experience was something that the majority of the City Council members said they were seeking in a candidate.

A few council members restated their perspective that they should have chosen Sujata Raman, See COUNCIL on page 4A

Five Novi High School students earn principal chair positions in all-state orchestra The Novi High School band and or-

chestra has something to rave about this year. Fifteen Novi students were selected to participate in the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association all-state band

and orchestra, and five of them were named principal chairs.

Principal chair is the top audition honor in the state for the all-state band and

orchestra. To be selected as principal chair, those students had the best audition of the more than 2,000 students from around the See MUSIC on page 10A

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Two Novi High School students received the state’s top honor for theater students during the annual Michigan Thespian Festival in Lansing last month.

Milan Thurman and Alyssa Kraus were among the 10 students to receive the thespian scholarship.

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Novi theater students pose with their teacher at the annual Michigan Thespian Festival in Lansing last month. Pictured in the second row, from the left, are Alyssa Kraus, Isabelle Shi, Thomas Smith, Milan Thurman, Lorelai Raudszus, Hanna Jeong and Neel ArchisManish. Pictured in the first row, from the left, are Novi High School Theater Director Heather McKaig, and students Brandon Gilger, Bella Houchins and Katey Kumon.

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ST. CLAIR SHORES — “Teddy’s Law” was recently passed as state law in Michigan, and those who worked on the bill package are excited for what it means for animals throughout the state.

State Sen. Kevin Hertel, D-St. Clair Shores, said the package of bills was signed into state law on Dec. 13, 2023, and went into effect immediately. Hertel said he’s thankful his colleagues allowed that to happen.

According to the state documents, the bills were sponsored by both Hertel and state Sen. Dayna Polehanki, DLivonia.

“Taken together, the bills would require a research fa-

cility to first offer a dog or cat that would otherwise be euthanized to an animal shelter for adoption and prescribe administrative fines for failing to do so,” a Senate Fiscal Agency summary from June stated. “They would provide research facilities and shelters with civil liability immunity in the transfer of the animals.”

Hertel said his bill, Senate Bill 149, sets up the requirements for the adoption while Polehanki’s bill, Senate Bill 148, sets up reporting mechanisms and penalties “for those that do not obey by the law.”

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who was the fourth-highest vote-getter in the election for three council seats. Among them were Matt Heintz and Ericka Thomas.

“Being that the election was recently occurred, I feel that the moral responsibility of the council is to recognize the votes from Novi residents and select the fourthhighest vote-getter,” said Heintz. “I want to make it perfectly clear that this isn’t about the individual. It’s about the principle to me.

Whether it be any of the other candidates, if they were to receive the fourth-highest votes, my position would truly and genuinely be the same as it is today. I feel that by ignoring the voice of the voters we are also potentially losing the trust of the voters that we are here to serve.”

“In most cases, everything that comes before us, it’s either clear or there are pros and cons that you can weigh. There are shades of gray. It’s rare that I am so certain about a topic as I am today. … I think the option that makes the most sense is to listen to the voters and appoint the next highest vote-getter,” Thomas said. “It seems very clear to me that that’s the right way to go.

Our job is (to be) servants of the community, and it’s the voice of the community that should drive our decisions, and I can’t think of a voice that is louder than those election results.”

Councilman Brian Smith, who after the council deadlocked in November voted for the interview process that the council used to select Gurumurthy, and thereby avoided a special election that might have cost $70,000, said he thought long and hard over the six weeks about doing the right thing.

He said that most council votes are unanimous because the right thing to do is pretty clear, such as paying the bills, fixing infrastructure and providing public safety.

“Where things get really interesting for me is where we have to weigh several potential right things and decide how to balance them. In these cases, we each have to answer for ourselves the question that member Heintz asked during the interviews last week. … ‘How do you balance your personal beliefs and what’s best for the city as a whole?’

We’re also a deliberative body; it takes four votes here to make a decision. So in addition to answering that question individually, we

also have to find an answer collectively as a group,” Smith said.

“In the last years, compromise has taken on what I feel is a very undeserved negative connotation. It really is the fundamental basis of the democratic system. Is a right thing to do appointing Ms. Raman because she is the next highest vote-getter in the recent election? Yes. I think that would be a right thing. Is the right thing to do coming to a decision tonight that avoids a special election? Yes, I also think that is a right thing.

Time and money are both limited resources.

We’d be spending at least three months in a six-person council, which I don’t feel would be a good thing for the city as a whole,” Smith said.

Gurumurthy was out of the country at the time of the last election and therefore did not run for council. She said she has always wanted to be on council. Along with serving on the library board, she is on the executive board for the Novi Youth Assistance program, and she is on the Novi Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee. In Holland, she was a member of the Tulip Time Festival board of directors and the Herrick Library board.

She is a graduate of the University of Madras, where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in computer science, and the University of Texas at Dallas, where she earned a master’s in computer science. She currently works for automotive supplier YanFeng in the position of information technology director and is a mother of two.

As a council member, she said she plans to focus on optimization for road construction; expanding affordable housing and fostering a senior-friendly community; cultivating environmental solutions; and promoting science, technology, engineering and mathematics in the community.

“What sets me apart is the proven track record in leadership, negotiation, strategic planning as well as the board experience from a different city in Michigan,” she said during her interview for the council. “I’m known for my ability to bring people together, in fact across the globe, and build trust and overcome differences through a datadriven approach, achieving common goals. … I’m deeply committed to serving our city.

I look forward to the possibility of working together for all our residents.”

Raman said during public comment that although she might appear as a “sore

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“What I am is a Novi resident and one of 5,614 voters whose voice was ignored and whose vote was invalidated in favor of the votes and voices of the six of you tonight,” Raman said. “Sure, technically, you followed the city charter. However, you did so in a way that suited your purposes, not those of the residents of the city you were elected to serve. What you can do and what you should do are not always the same thing.”

Smith suggested earlier in the meeting that after the decision was made that people should give the appointed person and the council some time to work together and make some decisions as a council before determining whether or not the right choice was made.

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The Novi Parks Foundation recently named Charles A. Staab as its new president. He will replace David Landry.

As president, Staab is expected to lead the board of directors in gaining funding, recommending projects and overseeing the executive director to enhance recreational and cultural programs and facilities in the city of Novi, a press release states.

Staab has served on the NPF board of directors for over 10 years and as a commissioner for Novi Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services for over 25 years, according to a press release. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Illinois State University. He has worked with nonprofit organizations throughout Michigan, serving as president of the Novi Jaycees and community development vice president for the Michigan Jaycees, where he was recognized as an outstanding state vice-presidents by the United States Jaycees. During his work with the Jaycees, he was awarded a Junior Chamber International senator and ambassador designation.

Staab has lived in Novi for more than 43 years, the release states. He and his wife, Becky, have three children, who graduated from the Novi Community School District.

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The city of Novi is holding a contest for residents to design a mural to decorate the city. Applications will be accepted through April 5. Proposed designs will be voted on by city commissions or committees and the community. The winning design will be painted by a local artist on a building or outdoor space in Novi. For more information or to apply, go to cityofnovi.org.

Sheriff’s Office warns of security issue with iPhone software update The iPhone update iOS 17 has a feature called “Name Drop” that prompts you to share your contact information when two iPhones are in close proximity. This feature defaults to being on and users must manually turn it off if they so choose. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office suggests that iPhone owners take some time to consider whether they want this feature to be on or off.

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Christmas tree collection to end soon According to the city of Novi, Christmas tree collection began Dec. 26 and will continue “through the week that includes January 15 on your regular service day.” For more information, visit cityofnovi.org/trash/ yard-waste.

Michigan Day celebration The Novi Parks and Recreation Department will host a Michigan Day Celebration 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Jan. 18 in the Banquet Quarter of the Novi Civic Center, 45175 W. 10 Mile Road. The event will feature Michigan-made food and drinks, state trivia, games, and raffle prizes. The cost is $3 for residents and $4 for nonresidents. Participants must register online at cityofnovi.org by 5 p.m. Jan. 16.

Cady St., also genealogical assistance events every fourth Monday of month, Novi Public Library, 45255 10 Mile Road, nvgensoc.org, nvgen1@gmail.com

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Novi Home Show: Noon-7 p.m. Jan. 19, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Jan. 20 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 21, Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., www. suburbancollectionshowplace.com

NO-VI Chess Club: For experienced players interested in tournament play, 7-8:30 p.m. every second and third Thursday of month, Novi Public Library, 45255 10 Mile Road, novilibrary.org

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Paradise Park is hosting free movie nights on Fridays through Feb. 23. The movie will start at 7:15 p.m. and run until 9 p.m. Children 10 and older can be dropped off at 7:10 p.m.

Those who are 9 and younger must be accompanied by someone age 16 or older. Parents are required to provide emergency contact information as part of the online registration process and must also allow the park to make a copy of their driver’s licenses or state IDs prior to dropping off their children.

For added fun, the park is offering a homemade pizza buffet, one hour of unlimited arcade time, and a laser tag game prior to the movie for $18 per child. Those who purchase the package should drop their children off at 6 p.m. Registration is required. To register, visit paradiseparknovi. com.

Movie Schedule: • Jan. 12 — “Shrek” • Jan. 19 — “Ice Age” • Jan. 26 — “Tangled” • Feb. 2 — “How to Train Your Dragon” • Feb. 9 — “Sonic the Hedgehog” • Feb. 16 — “Encanto” • Feb. 23 — “Up”

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States. He said there wasn’t much movement in the state House at the time. He also said they did get a committee hearing once but it was not taken up for a vote.

“But it was always a priority for us and so we continued to work on it and thankfully as I moved over to the Senate and this legislative session we were able to get the support of both the committee chairs in the Senate and the House and move the bills forward,” Hertel said.

Rubello said the bill will save thousands of cats and dogs that go through laboratories from being destroyed.

Teddy the beagle, the namesake of the law, was adopted by Rubello, who works at C & G Newspapers.

“These bills introduced will now make it possible for them to live in regular homes and stuff,” Rubello said. “Be adopted out through special adoption agencies for dogs and cats. So, great feeling. It’s been a three-year fight, and a lot of people worked hard.”

He went on to say the Humane Society of the United States worked hard on the bill with him and he gave a special thanks to Hertel.

The law started when a group of 36 beagles were released from a laboratory, with 32 of

those beagles being adopted out. Rubello said an undercover investigator went into a laboratory, filmed what they were doing and revealed to the public what was going on in the lab. He said there were fights between a major company, who hired the laboratory, and the Humane Society of the United States to get the dogs released.

He also said he located 27 of the 32 beagles that were released, and he got the owners involved in the case as well.

“First-time-ever case,” Rubello said. “But the nice thing about it is it’s great to be part of something that will change the lives of families, certainly save thousands and thousands of test animals, cats and dogs. And it’s great to make a difference.”

Blake Goodman, the state director of the Humane Society of the United States, said the group conducted the undercover investigation in 2019.

“That was released to the public with footage (from the) undercover investigator of what those dogs went through,” Goodman said.

Goodman said they’ve done a number of the investigations, with the largest being in Virginia, where around 4,000 beagles were rescued from a facility in 2022. The beagles were placed in shelters across the country and the Humane Society of the United States helped those beagles get adopted.

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Dave Rubello, a St. Clair Shores city councilman and C & G Newspapers employee, and his wife, Greta Guest Rubello, hold Teddy. The couple adopted Teddy in 2019.

Goodman said, so far, there have been 16 states with similar laws enacted, with Iowa being the most recent before Michigan.

“We’re pretty proud of this work,” Good-

man said. “It represents a good first step in a lot of states to moving on from animal testing.

We really think it’s the least that labs could do.”

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A 2019 Ford Escape was stolen on Christmas Eve from a residence on Still Creek Court, which is off of Novi Road, between Nine Mile and 10 Mile roads.

The owner told police that she had parked the Escape in the driveway and locked it at 12:30 a.m. When she returned at 11:33 a.m., the SUV was missing. She said she had no idea who might have taken her car. She said that she recently put the spare tire on the right front wheel, and that the car has a lot of mechanical problems and was low on fuel.

The woman told police that the vehicle was worth $5,000 and was up to date on payments. No security cameras were seen in the area. The vehicle was entered into the Law Enforcement Information Network. A Flock camera search of the stolen vehicle yielded negative results, police said. The case was closed pending more information.

Mailbox uprooted

At noon on New Year’s Day, a man living on Woodland Creek Drive, near 10 Mile and Meadowbrook roads, found his mailbox

post uprooted and lying on the ground.

The owner has a security camera that only records when there is motion. A video shows that his mailbox was still in place at 2:50 a.m. Then another video shows that his mailbox is lying on the ground at 3:12 a.m., and a white or silver SUV can be seen during the recording. No footage was available of the actual uprooting.

The owner believed that his mailbox had been removed by hand. He said that only the post, valued at $315, was damaged, and the mailbox is fine. No mail was reported missing. He said many other mailboxes have been removed in his subdivision, and he desires prosecution if a suspect can be found.

The case was closed pending further information.

Property stolen from Novi vehicle recovered in Livonia

A blue backpack containing an IBM ThinkPad laptop computer, miscellaneous flash drives, a digital camera with a case, and a leather wallet containing three credit cards, a debit card and a Michigan driver’s license was recovered in Livonia after being taken from a woman’s unlocked 2019 Ford Escape in Novi at around 10 p.m. Jan. 5.

Livonia police contacted the woman’s boyfriend the next day, after the property had been recovered at 8:30 a.m. According to the report, Livonia police had been sent to an apartment complex in the area of Seven Mile and Haggerty roads for a welfare check after a man was seen lying on the ground. The man was in possession of the property, which he admitted was not his. He was later taken into custody by Livonia police for receiving and concealing stolen property.

Police determined that the suspect likely had been released from Ascension Providence Hospital-Novi, walked down Beck Road and later made his way to Livonia. The man told Livonia police that he is homeless.

Livonia police said that while in the lockup, the man made unsolicited statements after being asked for his phone number. “I don’t know my phone number. I lost it (phone) in one of the cars I was breaking into,” he said, according to the police report.

Livonia police indicated that other property was recovered as well, including two sets of AirPods and a Leapfrog reader that was new in the box. Novi police asked victims of similar vehicle larcenies if the items belonged to them, but no one claimed them. Novi and Livonia police said they would keep in contact and update the other if there were any changes.

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He said he’s excited Teddy’s Law was passed.

“We’re thrilled,” Goodman said.

“Teddy’s Law is the biggest, the most consequential animal protection legislation to be passed since 2019. With this new legislature in charge, animal issues are finally getting a look in.”

He also said it gives people in his field hope that Michigan is turning in a positive direction. He said his gratitude goes to Hertel and Polehanki.

Hertel is excited that the bills became state law.

“This has been a priority for my office both in the house and now in the senate for a while to get this accomplished,” Hertel said. “And really because we know the impact it will have on animals across the state to make sure they’re going to loving homes.”

He also said in recent history this is one of the most “monumental bills to pass for animal rights here in the state of Michigan.”

“I think it’s important that folks know that these dogs will be available, dogs and cats will be available for adoption, and I look forward to so many (going) into loving homes across our state,” Hertel said.

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state who tried out for the band. The students who earned a principal chair position are Sophia Chacko (viola), Eric Ma (clarinet), Ashley Rennells (trumpet — band), David Tauro (trumpet — orchestra) and Grace Wou (flute).

“It’s a wonderful honor for these outstanding musicians to be named to the allstate band/orchestra,” said Matthew Diroff, Novi’s director of bands. “To have five of those students be placed as the principal players in those sections, from a pool of candidates from across the state, is an incredible recognition of their outstanding preparation and work ethic. We are so proud of them, as they are wonderful student representatives of our music program and Novi High School.”

“To be selected as principal chairs, students need to have the top audition in the state. This means in Novi, we have some of the top musicians in the state of Michigan in our classes every day,” said Jim Van Eizenga, Novi’s director of orchestras.

Chacko said she practiced a lot to prepare for the audition and that she is glad her hard work paid off.

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much to me. I really had no idea what to expect going in, so to be commended as one of the top 10 theatre students in the state is an incredible honor and I was absolutely elated to receive it,” Thurman said in an email interview.

In order to be selected for the award, Kraus said she had to present a portfolio of her work in the theater department over the last three years.

“It was honestly such an honor to get a recognition like that. … It felt really amazing to be recognized for the work I’ve done,” Kraus said. “Being up on that stage and receiving the award was still such a surreal moment, and I love that the two of us got to experience that this year, and that we could share that moment with the other members of the troupe that were at the festival with us.”

Thurman said that although they pour their heart and soul into their work, this award is important to him because it shows the value of “quiet dedication,” which he said is often overlooked. He said he hopes the underclassman can look at his and Kraus’ achievements for inspiration.

“I think I didn’t realize just how much it meant to me that someone had seen my work, the blood and sweat and tears that I put into something I truly cared about, and acknowledged its significance,” Thurman said. “I think that makes it important, because especially at Novi we really value tangible achievements, and I think we often overlook the value of quiet dedication, so I hope that underclassmen can look at it and realize that it’s not always about test

scores or placings but finding passion wherever you can.”

Thurman has been active in theater since the fifth grade, when he started performing with Novi Youth Theater/In the Mitten Productions and then the Novi Middle School theater department. He also volunteers at the Novi Civic Center K-8 Productions. However, he said his primary focus is on Novi High School shows.

“I love theatre for so many reasons — the people are so genuine and passionate and wildly talented, and it gives me something to look forward to at the end of every day,” he said. “Theatre is also a vehicle for change. To me, there is nothing more powerful than a lasting impression after watching a captivating show, that quiet moment in the car ride home when the depth of emotion and complexity really sinks in.”

Kraus also said that the people are her favorite part of being involved in theater.

“It‘s such a great community and we put a lot of effort into making it a really supportive and welcoming environment for newcomers,” Kraus said. “For anyone interested, I’d definitely recommend joining. We always need new people, and if you’re looking for a place to do what you love or try new things with a group of friends that welcome you with open arms, this is exactly the place.”

Along with the top honor of the thespian scholarship, both students received additional awards. Thurman received superior awards for theater marketing and duet acting alongside Neel Archis-Manish. Kraus took home a superior award for props design and an excellent award for stage management.

Both Kraus and Thurman plan to continue to have

Novi High School students to take home Michigan Thespian Festival awards: SUPERIOR AWARDS Duet Acting: Lorelai Raudszus, Hanna Jeong, Neel Archis-Manish and Milan Thurman.

Props Design: Alyssa Kraus.

Duet Musical Theatre: Brandon Gilger and Isabelle Shi. Monologue: Brandon Gilger.

Playwriting: Neel Archis-Manish.

Set Design: Thomas Smith.

Solo Musical Theatre: Bella Houchins and Hanna Jeong.

Sound Design: Katey Kumon.

Theater Marketing: Milan Thurman.

EXCELLENT AWARDS Monologue: Lorelai Raudszus.

Solo Dance: Isabelle Shi. Stage Management: Alyssa Kraus. an active role in theater after high school. Kraus said she wants to minor in technical theater or stage management. Thurman said he is waiting to hear back from the schools he has applied to, and that the thespian scholarship has the benefit of being applicable toward any school.

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“I’m honored to be principal chair,” she said.

Ma said he is grateful for the honor.

“It’s pretty intimidating, but also really cool. It feels very rewarding after many years of hard work with my instrument,” Wou said.

“I am so honored to represent my school in the all-state orchestra,” Tauro said. “Recently, I became very invested in playing the trumpet, and I am grateful to be recognized as one of the top musicians in the state.”

Chacko said she enjoys learning about music and likes to play a variety of different types of pieces. For Wou, her love of orchestra stems from the people involved. She said she has made some of her closest friends through her love of music. Tauro concurred, saying that his favorite part of band is the people. He said that the people are very welcoming, making it a great environment for him.

Chacko, Wou and Tauro expressed interest in continuing to play their instruments into their college years. Chacko said she is considering double majoring in business and viola. Wou said she plans to go into biomedical engineering, but will keep the flute as a hobby. Tauro said he plans to go into either engineering or computer science, but would love to continue playing his instrument in college.

Other members of the all-state band and orchestra representing Novi High School are Sophie Aguas, piccolo; Iris Cao, flute; Carles Caselles, trumpet; Daniel Han, clarinet; Donghyeok Kim, flute; Ethan Ko, clarinet; Johnny Kong, trumpet; Joshua La, bass clarinet; Elvis Xiang, clarinet; and Aaron Zhao, percussion.

The students will perform with the all-state band and orchestra at the Michigan Music Conference, to be held in Grand Rapids Jan. 27.

In addition to the 15 students who will be performing, three students received an honorable mention. They are Huisu Choi, cello; Catherine Hu, flute; and Yashwant Pantram, violin.

Call Staff Writer Charity Meier at (586) 498-1092.

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