Novi Civic Center to house People’s Express for 6 more months
City subsidies for residents to continue
BY CHARITY MEIER
cmeier@candgnews.com
The People’s Express transportation service company will continue to be housed at the Novi Civic Center for at least another six months while the company continues its search for an adequate facility nearby, and the city will continue to provide subsidies to Pex, as People’s Express is known, so that older adults and residents with disabilities are able to ride the bus for free.
BY GREG TASKER
NORTHERN MICHIGAN — Nearly a year ago, despite the scarcity of snowfall in northern Michigan, I found myself gliding along a powdery, groomed trail in the woods at Forbush Corner Nordic, a cross-country ski destination outside Grayling.
And I wasn’t alone. With its state-of-the-art snowmaking system, Forbush had created a snowglobe amid an otherwise dreary, barren landscape, drawing amateurs and polished skiers alike. As long as temperatures cooperate, Forbush can pump out enough snow to create a figureeight-loop at the 200-acre destination.
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This ski season Forbush has expanded its snow-making prowess to blanket another km of trails. And that’s just one of the many improvements this winter at the dozen or so Nordic and downhill ski resorts across the northwest lower peninsula.
Nearly all of the downhill ski areas — from Thompsonville to Traverse City and beyond — have unveiled a slew of upgrades, many of them focused on improved snow-making capabilities. But that’s not all. There are new ski lifts. New rental equipment. New trails. New ticket options. And new dining and apres-ski possibilities. All of these resorts, of course, are looking to create
The Highlands at Harbor Springs unveiled its newest lift — the Interconnect triple.
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File photo by Charity Meier
A woman gets on a People’s Express bus outside the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor on May 14, 2024.
DETROIT AUTO SHOW SET TO RETURN FOR 2025
BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com
DETROIT — The world’s automotive industry will descend again upon Huntington Place for the Detroit Auto Show Jan. 10-20.
A roster of 22 different automakers and brands — including Alfa Romeo, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, GMC, Jeep, Kia, Lincoln, Ram, Toyota and Volkswagen — will have cars on display with support from dealers and manufacturers, along with a showcase of upcoming luxury cars in “The Gallery” section.
“Through this blended automaker and dealer participation, we’re able to give attendees a totally immersive experience in some of the most exciting products available on the market today — whether that’s comparing a variety of propulsion systems on one of four tracks, to seeing hundreds of brand-defining vehicles, up-close-and-personal and all in one place,” Detroit Auto Show Chairman Karl Zimmermann said in a press release. Attendees will be able to interact with some cars through ride-alongs. Rugged exSee AUTO SHOW on page 10A
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Detroit Auto Show attendees peruse the show floor at Huntington Place in Detroit.
Suspect identified in December Chillbox robbery
BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com
WIXOM — With the assistance of the public, police have identified a suspect who allegedly robbed the Chillbox gas station on the corner of Wixom Road and Grand River Avenue in Wixom, on the border with Novi, Dec. 21.
Detective Sgt. Dean Caldwell, of the Wixom Police Department, said that the suspect entered the Chillbox gas station and demanded gas at 12:22 a.m. When he was refused the gas, the man allegedly stole cigarettes, lighters and cookies totaling approximately $25. He then fled the scene in a large black pickup truck.
Police canvassed the area but were unable to locate the suspect.
Police put out a call for public assistance via their Facebook page, and the public was able to help them identify a suspect who reportedly is currently incarcerated in another jurisdiction. The Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office
Wildcats hockey buying into culture shift under first-year head coach
BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com
There’s something to be said for the effect that a revolving door of head coaches can have on a team.
Players exert their energy every practice to the type of style a coach wants to implement and build some form of connection, but in a matter of a season, it’s the same process all over again.
Having four different head coaches the past four seasons, Novi hockey must’ve had some reservations when former Farmington United head coach Anthony Lietz, a 2010 Farmington High School graduate, departed from his alma mater to become the front man for the Wildcats.
But if an early December holiday party at senior captain Luke Londo’s house showcased anything for the Lietz-Novi relationship, it’s that he’s been welcomed in as family, especially if he brings his 4-month-old daughter around the parents more often.
“My daughter kind of stole the show,” Lietz said. “Everyone wanted to hold her.”
Under Lietz, Novi has posted its hottest start since the 2020-2021 season, when Novi reached the state quarterfinals, holding a 7-5 record.
Londo has built off his second team
ABOVE: Novi senior Colin Tunney fires a shot during a matchup against Troy United Dec. 20 at Novi Ice Arena. Novi won 9-1. RIGHT: Novi junior goalie Gabe Lelli mans the net. See HOCKEY on page 5A
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Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
THERE IS A NEW KING IN TOWN AT THE DETROIT ZOO
BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN tchristensen@candgnews.com
ROYAL OAK — The Detroit Zoo has a giant addition who is sure to turn some heads.
In all his glory, Kalu, a 9-year-old African lion, arrived at the Detroit Zoo Nov. 1 and will soon be living alongside Asha and Amirah, two 9-year-old sister lions currently at the zoo.
Kalu is bringing the fire, as he is described as a playful and exciting addition to the lion enclosure. But, he is here for a specific reason: to breed and create new lion babies.
Kalu was born on Sept. 10, 2015, in Denver, according to mammal supervisor Flo Yates. Kalu was then relocated to Oklahoma, where he grew up with a variety of different lions, females and males, of all ages. This upbringing makes Kalu a special addition to the Detroit Zoo, and his confidence is quite noticeable, according to zoo staff.
“Kalu was raised in a family of lions, in a pride, so he has experience with all different ages and sexes of lions,” said Tami Brightrall, mammal curator. “He has experience with younger lions, older lions, females and males. So he is what we would call ‘savvy’ in the zoo world, and that just means that
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has issued a one-count warrant for larceny from the person in the name of the suspect, according to police.
Caldwell said that the man’s name could not be divulged, as of press time, as he had not been arraigned on the charge.
“Thanks to the assistance of the public, the suspect in this matter was identified; however, he is currently in custody on another jurisdiction’s charges and has not been arraigned on our matter,” Caldwell said. “I am unable to release his identity until that time. Arraignment will occur after the other jurisdictions have adjudicated their cases.”
According to Caldwell, the gas station attendant was not injured during the incident. Caldwell said that additional information will be provided after the suspect is arraigned.
Call Staff Writer Charity Meier at (586) 498-1092.
he can navigate all social situations.”
Brightrall said that he is a “wonderful” lion to have at the zoo.
“Kalu would be a very good fit to breed with our female lion, Amriah,” Brightrall said. “That’s why he was transferred to our zoo, because the cubs of these lions are not related to one another, they (the baby) will be very healthy.”
Kalu and Amirah were matched up by a group of population biologists who carefully analyze genetic data of animals in zoos around the country. That team makes recommendations for the animals who are least related to each other to breed so that the population of different species can be healthy.
“Our females are two sisters, Amriah and Asha; they are very closely bonded,” Yates said. “They have a hard time letting anyone else into their pride. So Kalu was recommended by the Species Survival Plan, which matched him with our females based on personality and his age.”
Brightrall said that the International Union for Conservation of Nature indicated lions as a vulnerable species.
“Lions have habitat loss, there is poaching, there’s trophy hunting, there’s a decline in their prey, so lions in the wild are struggling,” she said. “That doesn’t mean that
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Kalu, a 9-year-old African lion, arrived at the Detroit Zoo Nov. 1 and will soon be living alongside Asha and Amirah, two 9-year-old sister lions currently at the zoo.
Photo provided by the Wixom Police Department Security camera footage shows the suspect who allegedly robbed the Chillbox Gas Station in Wixom on Dec. 21.
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all-state season in 2024 with a team-high 25 points (12 goals and 13 assists) and continues to show why he’s one of the most talented players in a loaded Kensington Lakes Activities Association conference.
The senior captain also has plenty of skilled returning veterans behind him with senior captain Trevor Reed (20), senior assistant captain Teddy Donahue (16), senior Marco Medico (17), sophomore Brady Chippa (13), and senior assistant captain Jack Beardsley (10) all posting double-digit points so far. Medico, Chippa and Beardsley have already surpassed their point totals from 2024.
It’s really been an offensive explosion for a Wildcats attack that is averaging 5.1 goals per game and has netted seven or more goals in five of its 12 contests, and Londo said it’s courtesy of every player being on the same wavelength.
“I think it’s just the buy-in from all the guys,” Londo said. “This year, I think everyone is really focused on the same goal of getting to the next game and playoffs.”
What makes a group of high school players want to buy into a team and its vi-
sion is having a head coach who cares about them and the route they’re going.
Being able to build a successful culture has been something Lietz has prided himself on, and his time at Farmington United was a perfect example.
Not only did the school seem to take more pride in the team, as players recalled the bleachers being more full than they ever were during their high school tenures, but also improvements occurred in the win/loss column as Farmington went from a pair of brutal seasons in 2021 and 2022, Lietz’s first year, to a winning season in 2024, its first in four seasons.
Talent isn’t the question mark that has revolved around Novi the past few years, so day one of practice for the Lietz regime had a feeling as if he’d been there already.
“I wanted to do my part and do my best in making it seem like I’ve been here a long time,” Lietz said. “I didn’t really want to do the whole, ‘Hey, this is how we’re going to do things.’ I remember my first practice with them, where we just got on the ice and went right after it as if I were doing a skill skate somewhere. From there, you start to learn personalities and tap into those individuals or groups.”
Novi hit the ice hard from day one and the drive has been there ever since, and not
even a three-game losing streak after starting 4-0 could stop it.
The Wildcats are in a different headspace this season.
“He (Lietz) really brings the intensity each day and tries to get the best from us,” Londo said. “He’s got a really good attitude, and I think he’s just a really good fit for this team.”
Londo, Reed, Donahue, Beardsley and junior assistant captain Gabe Morais have
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
Novi senior captain Luke Londo controls the puck.
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NEWS & NOTES
Novi Choralaires holding open rehearsal
NOVI/FARMINGTON HILLS — The Novi Choralaires, which is celebrating 50 years of performing for the cities of Novi and Farmington Hills, has an opportunity for community members to join its choir.
The singing group will have an open rehearsal on Jan. 14 at Novi Middle School, located at 49000 W. 11 Mile Road in Novi. The rehearsal will run from 7 to 9 p.m.
For more information, send an email to novi.choralaires@gmail.com. Information is also available online at novichoralaires.org or on the group’s Facebook page.
Real Christmas trees to be collected with trash
Residents can dispose of their real Christmas trees by placing them on the curb on their regular trash day. This service will be available through Jan. 13.
Friends of the Library Scholarship
The Friends of the Novi Public Library is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a resident of Novi who is currently a senior in high school. In order to qualify for the scholarship, the student must write a 250- to 500-word essay that addresses:
• Personal & professional goals.
• Personal strengths.
• Why you are the best candidate.
• What college or university you have applied to or plan to attend.
• What your course of study will be.
• If you have received any financial assistance. Novi High School students can submit their applications and essays via visiting the school’s counseling resources group on Schoology.
Those who attend a different school should submit their applications and essays directly to friends@ novilibrary.org.
Scholarship applications and essays are due by Jan 13. The winner will be notified by the end of March. Find more information at novilibrary.org/ friendsscholarship.
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MLK Day celebration concert
The Novi Public Library will host a celebration concert in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. on Saturday, Jan. 18. The annual event will feature various musical performers and presenters. There will also be snacks and hors d’oeuvres. The doors will open at 2 p.m., with the concert beginning at 2:30 p.m. The event is expected to last until 4 p.m. To register, go to novilibrary.org.
The library will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, for MLK Day.
Oakland County sheriff’s deputies gear up in support of Detroit Lions
Oakland County Sheriff’s Office deputies have been given the green light to don Honolulu blue and silver in support of the Detroit Lions as they attempt to make their way to the Super Bowl.
Sheriff Michael Bouchard issued an order that deputies can wear officially licensed Detroit Lions caps and beanies as part of their uniforms as of 3 p.m. Jan. 6 and can continue to do so throughout the playoffs.
According to a press release, the decision was made “to promote camaraderie and community spirit while maintaining the professionalism of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office.”
“I believe that our team and the Detroit Lions have a lot in common,” Bouchard said in a press release. “Both are a group of highly motivated people with grit, determination and a huge heart who perform at the highest level. Both have faced huge challenges in their respective professions and yet, pulled together and go out every day ready to take on all challenges. We are inspired and support the Lions and to show that connectivity, I am authorizing our personnel to wear a Lions hat in their official duty capacity.”
The third annual parent camp, put on by the the Novi Mental Health Alliance in partnership with the Novi Public Library, Novi Educational Foundation and Novi Community School District, is scheduled to take place from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 25, at Novi High School. The event will feature a keynote address by Dominic Frisina, from The Positivity Project, and breakout sessions focusing on parenting topics related to mental health and wellness for kids of all ages, according to a press release. There will also be breakfast and complimentary child care available. For more information or to register, visit novilibrary.org.
Menorah lighting held at Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk
Jewish residents celebrated the fourth night of Hanaukkah Dec. 28 with ice carvings of a dreidel and a menorah and a lighting ceremony at Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk.
The ceremony was conducted by Rabbi Avrohom Susskind along with his wife, Leah, pictured, of Chabad of Novi, 40550 Grand River Ave. Rabbi Susskind led some prayers and lit the menorah for the evening with a crowd of approximately 150 people. According to Mary Ledermann, community engagement, manager at 12 Mile Crossing/Fountain Walk, the event started in 2023 with fewer than 30 people and has grown “significantly” this year. She said this year they added the carving of the dreidel as well. Leah Susskind, who directs the Chabad of Novi, handed out menorah kits to those desiring them and chocolate coins to children of all ages, as well as doughnuts. Attendees could also spin a wheel for various prizes.
Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Light, lasts for eight days and nights in remembrance of the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem in the second century B.C. In 168 B.C., a small group of Jewish fighters known as the Maccabees rebelled against the Seleucid king Antiochus IV Epiphanes who outlawed the practice of Judaism and desecrated the temple. It is said that when the Maccabees took back the temple there was only enough oil to keep the temple’s menorah lit for one day, but miraculously it remained lit for eight days.
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done their part as well to get the best from their teammates, especially with newcomers Lucas O’Brien (sophomore), Collin Hoppe (freshman), Cori Hastoy (sophomore), Evan Specht (freshman), Nathan Wright (sophomore) and Gabe Lelli (junior).
Lelli is one of the more fascinating stories on this Wildcats roster, basically making Novi a co-op team with Livonia Clarenceville High School all on his own.
Novi graduated both of its goalies, and transitioning a skater to goalie isn’t as easy as some might think, especially convincing a skater to do so, so Novi was in desperate need of someone to fill the void.
In comes Lelli, a Clarenceville student who now receives funny looks at school when he wears his Novi gear to class.
Lelli has plenty of hockey experience with a Birmingham prep team and Lake Orion High School JV, but this was going to be a year where he could really showcase his talent.
With two shutouts, an .877 save percentage and a 3.46 goals against average, Lelli has found his place with Novi.
“It was more just the boys accepting
the information I yelled at them,” Lelli said. “I really don’t know how they accepted the words I yelled at them, and I don’t know the words I yell at them some of the time, but they seem to enjoy it.”
On the skater side, O’Brien, currently fifth on the team in points with 15 (8 goals and 7 assists), made the jump from AAA hockey to high school.
O’Brien introduced himself to the high school hockey world with a hat trick in his first high school game Nov. 16 in an 8-0 win over Walled Lake United.
“(High School hockey) is way more fun,” O’Brien said. “There’s not a lot of screaming. In AAA, you’d get screamed at for doing something wrong. Here, you get more opportunities to do stuff.”
High school hockey is much more fun especially when you’re winning, but Novi’s turnaround still hopes to include the Wildcats fighting back to the top of the KLAA, where they finished last in 2024, but it really comes down to state playoff hockey for Novi.
A KLAA team typically finds itself at USA Hockey Arena competing for a state championship, and the Wildcats are hoping it can finally be them again after 14 seasons.
“We do have talent, but a lot of the guys we have were here last year and didn’t get the results they wanted,” Lietz said. “I think it’s
a full group effort from the coaching staff and our senior leadership that have really turned things around. That’s what we pride
ourselves on — the team stuff.”
Call Staff Writer Jonathan Szczepaniak at (586) 498-1090.
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Novi senior assistant captain Jack Beardsley keeps his eyes on the puck.
CONSIDER DE-ICING METHODS AND THEIR IMPACTS DURING THE WINTER SEASON
BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com
As the winter season continues in Michigan, residents will likely have multiple different preferences for removing ice from sidewalks, driveways, parking lots and roads.
During the winter, snow or ice storms and colder temperatures can cause issues to certain driving and walking areas.
“Each year, 24 percent of weather-related vehicle crashes occur on snowy, slushy or icy pavement and 15 percent happen during snowfall or sleet,” an excerpt from the Federal Highway Administration’s ‘Snow & Ice’ page states. “Over 1,300 people are killed and more than 116,800 people are injured in vehicle crashes on snowy, slushy or icy pavement annually. Every year, nearly 900 people are killed and nearly 76,000 people are injured in vehicle crashes during snowfall or sleet.”
Many people might prefer using salt, as (sodium chloride) is often used to address these issues by melting current ice patches or preventing potential ice issues. According to “Pros & Cons of Road Salt in Winter” from Bridgstone Tire, road salt can lower the freezing temperature of water and sprinkling salt on icy patches can melt them.
“The effectiveness of road salt in winter depends on the amount of salt used. Since road salt crystals are larger than regular table salt, the pressure from vehicles driving over salted roadways can also increase road salt’s effectiveness,” the Bridgestone Tire webpage states. “More salt is needed to manage ice as temperatures drop further below 32 degrees Fahrenheit.”
A lot of residents may prefer salt because it’s a cheaper and effective option, though the environmental impact of salt can be a concern.
“The most common deicing agent used in Michigan is a compound called sodium chloride. Sodium chloride causes severe decline in plant and tree health,” the city of Bloomfield Hills’ “Deicing Alternatives” webpage states. “Salt runoff can wash into the soil, thus increasing salt levels. As a result, the root systems grow (weak), which reduces the ability of foliage to fight disease. Salt that is applied near your home can enter streams directly from the road or from surrounding melting snow (runoff). A sudden or extreme change in salinity (or “saltiness”) can be harmful to aquatic life as well. Aquatic
organisms require a certain amount of salt in the water. If the amount of salt is too great it will affect an organism’s ability to regulate the amount of fluids in and out of its cells.”
it will affect an organism’s ability to regulate the amount of fluids in and out of its cells.”
EGLE, when it was named the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, put out an FAQ on de-icers that described salt having negative effects on roads, plant life and bodies of water.
“Like any deicing substance, use of road salt has some negative consequences such as corrosivity related to both vehicles and building structures (i.e. bridges, overpasses and highway ramps), it is harmful to both ornamental and agricultural vegetation, and in certain areas salt runoff has potential to lead to unacceptable chloride concentrations in lakes and rivers,” the FAQ states.
“The Impact of Salts on Plants and How to Reduce Plant Injury from Winter Salt Applications,” from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, suggests that people carefully spread salt or other de-icing products to avoid plant life; place salt-tolerant plants in areas close to sidewalks and roadways; protect plants with physical barriers like burlap, plastic or wood; and reduce salt use by combining it with sand, sawdust or cinders for traction.
“De-icing materials that use salts other than sodium chloride, including calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, potassium chloride, or calcium magnesium acetate (CMA) are more expensive but can reduce injury to plants,” the University of Massachusetts Amherst article states.
Ace Hardware has its own calcium magnesium chloride ice melt product that, according to the owner of the Trevarrow Ace Hardware store in Troy, Dennis Garbarz, performs better and doesn’t harm the concrete.
“It works better without a lot of traffic and doesn’t track inside,” Garbarz said. “It won’t damage surfaces and won’t kill the lawn or hurt the environment if used correctly.”
Garbarz also notes that sand can be useful for cars and trucks if they get stuck in other areas.
Jessie Buchholz, a sales associate at the Menards at 32501 Van Dyke Ave. in Warren, said that calcium chloride is better for cement, though a lot of customers prefer salt due to it being more popular and cost effective.
“Typically, people should make sure they store products inside and some products shouldn’t be around pets,” Buchholz said.
CRIME WATCH
Domestic incident results in arrest of both parties
Police responded to a residence on Westgate Boulevard, near West Pontiac Trail and West Park Drive, for a call reporting a domestic assault Jan. 2. Upon arrival, a woman was seen fleeing on foot and officers had to chase her down, according to the report. After she was apprehended, a man involved in the incident came outside and was also arrested. According to the report, both parties have a history of domestic violence. After interviewing both of them, police determined that the man was at fault for the physical assault and the woman had violated her bond. The man was arraigned on Jan. 3 and given a $10,000 cash or surety bond, no 10%. Later that day, he was transported to the Oakland County Jail.
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zoos are going to release lions into the wild, but at least in the zoo, we can make sure that the lions that are in captivity are healthy.”
Additionally, having a beautiful male lion at the zoo is a way to spread awareness about animal preservation, according to Brightrall.
“The lions and the zoos are ambassadors to teach people about why they should care about these animals and why they should, you know, see how beautiful and magnificent they are and how amazing their lives are,” she said. “Lions are very special, and if you see a lion up close, you will never forget it.”
Because Kalu is such a big cat, and lions can be territorial, the zoo staff has had to transition him into his new habitat. Throughout the past few weeks the zoo attendants have been introducing Kalu, Amirah and Asha to make sure they are comfortable with each other before moving into the same enclosure.
As of Dec. 30, the lions are living in
“Right now we are seeing them sleep near each other, which is a good sign that they want to be together,” Yates said. “They are also calling across to each other, which are all good signs that things are going well. When we decide if we are comfortable with moving towards the next step, that will be physical introductions.”
The process is slow, but with such dangerous animals the zoo staff must take precautions and have patience while integrating the lions.
Yates said that if given the chance, seeing Kalu in the zoo is a great experience, given Kalu’s giant and wild personality.
“He loves his toys, and he is very protective of his food. His food is the dearest thing to him,” she said. “You will see him interacting with enrichment and toys and stuff. He likes to carry stuff around in his mouth and bounce it around. He is just a fun guy to watch.”
For more information on the arrival of Kalu, visit the Detroit Zoo website at www. detroitzoo.org.
Call Staff Writer Taylor Christensen at (586) 498-1081.
The Novi City Council during its regular meeting Jan. 6 unanimously voted to provide Pex with a six-month contract extension to continue to utilize space at the Civic Center for its local operations, after the transportation company was not able to find a suitable location to set up its local operations within the initial six-month period that the council had given.
“To date, usage of Pex has been through the roof as residents have been pleased with the service provided by this new partner,” City Manager Victor Cardenas said during discussion at the Dec. 16 City Council meeting.
Pex will pay the city $450 a month for use of the Civic Center space for the first six months. The matter will be brought back to the council by May, and if Pex has still not found a suitable location, the council can extend the contract at a rate of $600 a month. Pex can continue to utilize the city’s fuel pumps and will be billed accordingly for their usage.
The council had previously granted Pex a two-week contract extension to allow city staff to bring the council two separate contracts Jan. 6: one for the use of city space and the other for the subsidies.
Mayor Justin Fischer and Mayor Pro Tem Laura Marie Casey both expressed their dismay at the Dec. 16 meeting that the issue
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had not been brought to the council sooner, as they had requested in July.
“I said I was supportive of Pex being here and allowing them to set up here in the Civic Center through the transition and have the 14 parking spots, but to sit here tonight and basically have a contract that is either approved or expires is unacceptable to me,” said Fischer.
He “strongly” encouraged Cardenas to look through all the city’s contracts and see when they expire and to devise a plan as to when to bring them back to council. He pointed out that Casey had requested that this matter be brought back to the council at least three months before the contract expired, not a few weeks.
Cardenas apologized for the short notice and said that he will update the council with the company’s progress on finding a location in April. Cardenas said that if the company cannot find a new location by June, the city was considering charging the company at the market rate of $400 a month.
Fischer said that he was not sure that the $400 rate is accurate. He said that he believes it would be a little higher and include costs for the additional parking spaces.
“We are basically approving the same exact contract that we did six months ago and expecting a completely different result,” Fischer said at the Dec. 16 meeting. “Hey, have another six months for free and hopefully, maybe this time, you’ll actually make some efforts towards finding yourself a permanent location. In my business (finance)
we call that the definition of insanity, doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.”
Councilman Brian Smith asked if there was any advantage to having the company at City Hall. Cardenas said that 10 drivers who were formerly employed by the city are now employed by Pex. Those drivers are from the area and it would disrupt those drivers to have to go to Pex’s location in Whitmore Lake to get the vehicles.
“Frankly, I think they need to go back to Oakland County if the $1.5 million or $2 million that they are getting isn’t adequate to support their services. I think they should go back to Oakland County and ask for another $1,000 a month to adequately pay for their space,” Councilman Dave Staudt said. He suggested that Pex go back to the county within the two-week extension and request the additional monies.
“I think it’s a great idea to investigate further. I can see the benefits to having Pex employees use the space if drivers are formerly from here. So I think it’s a great avenue or approach to see if there’s a more appropriate rate if they were to continue to stay in the space, but not necessarily have a free upgraded space, I think is a great plan,” said Councilman Matt Heintz.
Eveliina Taylor, deputy director of Pex,
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said that the company has been working with the county to do a community transit plan, which includes facility assessments.
“We have been trying to figure out how to get the facility space for the growth we have experienced,” she said. “It is a countywide issue.”
Taylor said they are doing assessment of what their long- and short-term facility needs are. She said that includes working with the state and looking at grants.
She said they have also been working with a real estate agent to assess some space that would be beyond the 14 vehicles they currently have hosted in Novi. They are looking for a space that would host over 50 vehicles and that can be secured.
“We are looking for informed decisions, but we are actively looking and we are wanting space kind of in the heart of the southwest communities,” she said.
Casey said that by having Pex at the Civic Center, they have been able to get to know the community better and it is great for marketing by having the buses parked in the parking lot, though it does take up a lot of space in the Civic Center parking lot.
The contract to continue providing free rides for people with disabilities and older adults with Pex was also unanimously approved by the council Jan. 6.
periences include the “Ford Bronco Built Wild Track” and “Camp Jeep” course, while the “Powering Michigan EV Experience” gives attendees the ability to ride in the passenger seat of electric vehicle offerings by BMW, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC and Rivian. A sportier experience will be held on Friday, Jan. 17 with a course designed in collaboration with the Detroit Grand Prix, where two Chevrolet Corvette E-Rays will be on track and ride-alongs in Buick, Ford, Honda, Mazda and Volkswagen vehicles will be provided.
The grand prix-inspired course comes as part of the show’s “Racing Day” on Jan. 17, where drivers from the NTT IndyCar Series and Indy NXT by Firestone, including two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Josef Newgarden, are slated to appear.
“The Detroit Grand Prix embodies innovation and the spirit of Detroit,” Sam Klemet, co-executive director of the Detroit Auto Show, said in a press release. “We are thrilled to have a partnership with the Detroit Grand Prix and bring this amazing experience of Racing Day to the 2025 Detroit Auto Show.”
Other notable events during the show include the Driven by Service Day on Saturday, Jan. 18, Industry Days, AutoMobili-D and the Mobility Global Forum on Wednesday, Jan. 15 and Thursday, Jan. 16.
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optimal skiing conditions for skiers and riders as well as a better winter experience for all of their guests.
“Northwest Lower Michigan’s ski areas have undergone impressive off-season improvements, ensuring an exciting winter season for all,” says Mike Panich, who is executive director of the Michigan Snowsports Industries Association, the trade group for the state’s ski and snowboard industry. “From advanced snowmaking to exciting new trails and guest-focused upgrades, Michigan’s ski destinations are ready to impress this winter.”
No wonder. After last year’s forgettable winter, ski areas across the region are pumped about this season’s prospects, already benefiting from cooperative temperatues for plenty of snow making as well as frequent lake-effect snow.
“The 2024 season started with a great early blast of cold air and lake effect snow, allowing most ski areas in Michigan and the rest of the Midwest to open earlier and with more terrain than in the recent past,” Panich says.
Despite the recent warm up and rain over the holiday, ski areas “were able to take advantage of the early cold weather and build significant snow reserves and will be able to ride it out until the cold returns with the new year,” he adds.
Here are some highlights of ski area improvements this season (Note: most resorts have upgraded snow-making capabilities so they are not mentioned below):
• In mid-December, the Highlands at Harbor Springs unveiled its newest lift —
the Interconnect triple. The new lift cuts the amount of time up the hill by one-third and improves access to the North Peak area. The lift includes RFID gates providing handsfree, direct-to-lift access. This is the second new lift in two years at the 4,000-acre resort. Last year the Highlands introduced the Camelot 6, a six-person bubble chairlift, the fastest in the Midwest. New food options include a Brew Bar at the Day Lodge, serving a selection of craft beer, and a Ramen Bar at the Food Market.
• With more snowmaking power, Boyne Mountain is creating the Victor Glacier, a ski run being designed to offer great snow conditions earlier and later in the season. The signature blue run is reminiscent of Vermont’s legendary King of Spring, lateseason skiing at Killington Ski Resort. Additionally, Boyne has unveiled nearly 18 acres of fresh, glade terrain within its Disciples Ridge area. The new glade terrain is located between Grice’s Way and Zippie’s and features wide-open, gentle slopes for beginners and more challenging terrain for the more experienced. Other improvements include synchronized music and vibrant LED lighting displays at the resort’s Tubing Hill.
• In Thompsonville, Crystal Mountain has expanded its selection of rental equipment, adding more than 400 new sets of rental skis and 55 snowboards. The 1,500-acre resort has also upped its apres-ski game with new rooftop igloos at the Level4 Lounge. The heated igloos offer scenic views of the surrounding countryside. Guests will also find expanded trail loops and new rental gear at the Cross-Country Learning Center. More than half the guest rooms of the Hamlet Hotel have been renovated with new furniture, flooring and accessories.
• Shanty Creek Resort in Bellaire of-
fers a new 18 km cross-country trail system through Schuss Village, one of four villages on the 5,500-acre property. Non-skiers looking for something to do can hop aboard the new Alpina Snow Glider, for a free, hourlong ride through the expansive resort. Shanty Creek has also extended private ski and snowboard lessons to include evening sessions.
• Outside Gaylord, Treetops Resort boasts two new trails. Razzle Dazzle promises “a thrilling new experience for those who love gladed slopes,” resort officials say. The other is the Woodsplitter, providing a new route between Kathryn’s Way and Lookout at the 3,300-acre destination.
• Caberfae Peaks, one of the country’s oldest ski areas, outside Cadillac, has renovated guest rooms, which feature custommade furniture.
Back at Forbush Corner, which is owned and operated by a nonprofit organization, the addition of another km of manmade snow coverage extends that trail network to nearly 3.5 km. Overall, Forbush has more than 30 km of trails. This year snowshoe trails also have been expanded, with 8
km now dedicated to snowshoeing paths. By the way, the region’s other popular Nordic ski spot, Cross Country Ski Headquarters in Higgins Lake, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this winter. A 50th Anniversary Ribs and Blues celebration is planned for February 22. The ski center also offers free beginner lessons every Saturday.
In the meantime, don’t let the warmerthan-usual and rainy weather around the holidays deter your skiing plans. Wintry weather is around the corner.
“After the terrible winter of 23-24, we have entered a much more winter-like pattern and meteorologists are predicting a much snowier and cooler January and February than we have experienced over the last several seasons,” Panich says. “With good weather and regular snowfall, skiers should expect to have great snow covered slopes all season long, with great conditions.”
For more information about what’s new at Michigan’s ski areas visit Michigan Snowsports Industries Association at goskimichi gan.com.
Greg Tasker is a Traverse City-based freelance writer.
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Ultimate Fishing Show - Detroit: Find hundreds of booths with fishing tackle, shop for boats and engines, and meet owners of outfitters, lodges, resorts, charters and guides, 1-8 p.m. Jan. 9, noon-8 p.m. Jan. 10, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Jan. 11 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 12, Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave. in Novi, ultimatefishingshow.com, (800) 447-2860
JAN. 13
Financial Security Series: Learn about elder financial abuse, 3 p.m., Fox Run Belmont Clubhouse, 41200 Fox Run Road in Novi, registration required, (248) 349-0720, novilibrary.org
JAN. 17
Novi Network B4 Nine: Learn about local businesses and network during monthly event for members (and prospective members) of Novi Chamber of Commerce, also tours and presentations by host, plus coffee, 8-9 a.m., Kids Chemist, 44225 W. 12 Mile Road in Novi, RSVP to novichamber.com
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Novi Home Show: Exhibits, booths and seminars featuring local professionals and experts, also learn about home trends and technology, noon-7 p.m. Jan. 17, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Jan. 18 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan.
19, Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave. in Novi, (248) 737-4477, novihomeshow. com
JAN. 18
MLK Day Celebration Concert: Snacks at 2 p.m. and music at at 2:30 p.m., Novi Public Library, 45255 10 Mile Road, registration required, (248) 349-0720, novilibrary.org
FEB. 15
Fireworks and Flannels: Winter festival starts with Kids 1K with Oakie and entertainment at 3:30 p.m., Flannel Fun Run 5K at 4 p.m., horse-drawn wagon rides from 5-7:30 p.m., illuminated walking path, The Art Experience, live entertainment, food trucks, beer tent and more from 5-8 p.m., and fireworks at 8 p.m., Waterford Oaks County Park, 2800 Watkins Lake Road in Waterford, facebook.com/ocparks
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The Tears Foundation: Groups for those who lost an infant (6:30 p.m. every first and third Thursdays of month) and child (7:30 p.m. every first and third
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Wednesdays of month), New Hope Center for Grief Support, 133 W. Main St. (Suite 113) in Northville, newhopecenter.net
Ice skating: 10 a.m.-11 p.m. daily, Riley Park, 33113 Grand River Ave. in Farmington, free but donations encouraged, facebook.com/rileyparkicerink, (248) 474-5500
• Noon-8 p.m. Sundays, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays, and 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays until March 2, The Rink at Campus Martius Park, 800 Woodward Ave. in Detroit, downtowndetroit.org/ experience-downtown/things-to-do/the-rink
Oakland County Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays, 2350 Pontiac Lake Road in Waterford, (248) 858-5495, ocmarket@oakgov.com
Winter Park: Glow tubing, bonfires, animal experiences and more, 4-10 p.m. Fridays, noon-10 p.m. Saturdays and noon-9 p.m. Sundays until Feb. 23, Bowers School Farm, 1219 E. Square Lake Road in Bloomfield Township, (248) 341-6475, bowersfarm@ bloomfield.org, schoolfarm.org/winter-activities
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Winner gets two tickets, access to pre-game activities, round-trip airfare to New Orleans, hotel accommodations, gift card for expenses and more, donate through Jan. 26, find participating center and make appointment at redcrossblood. org/give.html/find-drive, (800) 733-2767
Detroit Auto Show: Public hours run 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Jan. 11-14, 1-8 p.m. Jan. 15-16, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Jan. 17-19 and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Jan. 20, Huntington Place, 1 Washington Blvd. in Detroit, detroitautoshow.com
Health workshops: For hypertension, diabetes, pre-diabetes and more, hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, corewellhealth.org/classes-events/ southeast-michigan
Lupus support groups: 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of month and 7 p.m. every last Wednesday, Zoom, (248) 901-7299, milupus.org/support-groups
ADHD meetings: Hosted by CHADD of Eastern Oakland County, for adults and parents, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Zoom, see schedule on chadd.net/chapterevents/527
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