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SMART debuts extended bus routes connecting to Novi, Wixom BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com

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The SMART bus route 740 now connects to Novi and Wixom.

OAKLAND COUNTY — As of Sept. 11, three Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation bus routes have been extended into Novi and Wixom. On Oct. 17, SMART offered a group of community delegates and members of the media an opportunity to ride the newly expanded route 740 to experience the new service firsthand. Prior to the extension of routes — including 740, which travels along 12 Mile Road; 305, which makes stops along Grand River Avenue; and 805, which stops along Grand River as well — many people were faced with a challenge of how to get to work in the areas of Novi and Wixom. Some would choose not to take jobs in those areas, due to the lack of transportation, while others would use several forms of transportation to get to work, such as the bus, walking, bicycling and ride-hailing services. Randall Porterfield takes the bus routinely from his home in Hazel Park to his job at Halsted Place senior apartments, an assisted living facility in Farmington Hills. He said he likes to ride the bus and See SMART on page 7A

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The city of Novi will be one of 45 communities across Oakland County to pilot the new early voting system this election year. Early voting provides registered voters with a way to physically cast their ballots up to nine days ahead of Election Day, and it is different than absentee voting. “I can tell you at least in Michigan they aren’t the same thing,” said Oakland County Clerk Lisa Brown. In an effort to educate voters in his jurisdiction, Oakland County Commissioner Ajay Raman, D-Novi, organized a questionand-answer session at the Novi Civic Center Oct. 18. The session was led by Brown, with all city clerks in the Oakland County Board

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Oakland County Clerk Lisa Brown speaks during a presentation on early voting at the Novi Civic Center Oct. 18.

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Novi Middle School play highlights the past heroes of STEM Joseph Green, left, the auditorium manager and technical director for the Novi Middle School play “Eureka! Science and Invention,” gives directions to the stage crew regarding lighting for a scene as actors Rachit Naik, 13, and Kian Rabourn, 14, stand by during a technical rehearsal Oct. 20. Photo by Charity Meier

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Eureka! Students at Novi Middle School will be shining light on a vast array of unsung heroes in the science, technology, engineering and math fields when they perform Thomas Hischak’s play “Eureka! Science and Invention” on Nov. 3. The show covers everything from ancient Egypt to the Y2K worries of the late 1990s. “It’s about different scientists throughout history,” said actor Kian Rabourn, 14. “Or in very, very, very simplimatic form — mathematics, science and history.” See PLAY on page 20A

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Oakland County hopes to wipe out $200M of medical debt for residents BY MIKE KOURY

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OAKLAND COUNTY — Up to $200 million in medical debt for Oakland County residents will be erased through a new partnership with a nonprofit organization. Oakland County and nonprofit RIP Medical Debt will be using $2 million from the county’s American Rescue Plan Act funding to purchase up to $200 million in medical debt for qualified residents of the county, which possibly could be up to 80,000 people. According to its website, RIP Medical Debt uses data analytics to “pinpoint the debt of those most in need: households that earn less than 4x the federal poverty level” or whose debts are 5% or more of annual income. The organization buys “debt in bundles, millions of dollars at a time at a fraction of the original cost. This means your donation relieves about 100x its value in medical debt.” Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter said at a press conference at Gilda’s Club Metro Detroit in Royal Oak Oct. 19 that the

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NEWS & NOTES Local Church to host virtual seminar on dealing with anxiety 6A/ NOVI NOTE • OCTOBER 26, 2023

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Novi, 41415 W. Nine Mile Road, will host a virtual presentation by William Woodington on the topic of anxiety at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 5. Woodington wrote a book titled “Whatever is True: A Christian View of Anxiety,” about his own struggles with anxiety. Following his presentation there will be a question-and-answer segment. Registration is requested but not required. To register, email welsnovi@aol.com. Attendees who register will receive a copy of Woodington’s book.

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A farewell celebration for longtime Novi Mayor Bob Gatt will be held this Friday, Oct. 27, at the Suburban Collection Showplace. The celebration will take place 5:309:30 p.m. and will include hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Ticket information is available on the city’s website, cityofnovi.org.

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The Novi Concert Band will perform a free concert 2-3 p.m. Oct. 29 at Novi Middle School, 49000 W. 11 Mile Road. The concert will feature Disney music, including music from “Snow White,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Aladdin,” and more. Guests are encouraged to attend dressed as their favorite Disney characters.

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The Novi Police Department’s pink car events for 2023 will end this Saturday with the final scheduled appearance being 10 a.m-12:30 p.m. at the Streets of Treats event in downtown Northville. The pink cruiser is a fundraiser the department does annually to raise money for the fight against breast cancer. Police are asking that people donate $5 and write a message of support and encouragement on the car. All donations go to the Ascension Providence Hospital Believe in Miracles Fund.

The city of Novi is asking veterans and their guests to attend an annual Veterans Day celebration 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Novi Civic Center, 45175 W. 10 Mile Road. The event will feature musical performances by local musicians. There is no cost for veterans; guests pay $10 if they are residents or $12 if they are nonresidents. Preregistration is required and must be done by Nov. 2. For more information, go to cityofnovi. org/veteransday.

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has seen an uptick in the number of people riding the bus to the Farmington Hills and Novi area. “People that have to go to, like, Twelve Oaks, people that don’t have cars, you know you can’t bike there from the east side out here. So you got to have some type of a way to reach from point A to point B,” Porterfield said. “This boosts the economic vitality of Oakland County,” SMART General Manager Dwight Ferrell said. “It provides more people access to jobs, access to whatever it is that they want to do, employers more opportunities to be able to attract talent.” Deante Brockman, of Detroit, also uses the SMART bus system as a means to get to and from work each day. He said the exten-

sion of route 740 makes it easier for him to get to his job. Brockman said that prior to the extension, he would have to take route 405, which did not get him as close to his job. “I don’t have to get off at the state fairgrounds. I can just take it from the east side,” he said. The new route also makes a stop at Oakland Community College’s Orchard Ridge Campus in Farmington Hills. OCC Chancellor Peter M. Provenzano Jr. picked up the bus from the campus during the ride for dignitaries Oct. 17. “I’ll tell you that expanding the route system and connecting our Farmington Hills campus to the western parts of Oakland county is an absolute game changer for our students, because one of the greatest hurdles for them to get to school is transportation,” Provenzano said. Oakland County Commissioner Gwen

Markham, D-Novi, supported the 10-year, 0.95-mill transportation millage on all ballots throughout the county in 2022. She said the new millage was intended to prevent individual communities from being able to opt out of public transit services. “I’ve been looking at this issue for over 25 years, and I will tell you that one of the first things that caught my eye were people walking on 12 Mile Road, west of Haggerty, where there are no sidewalks — dead of winter and there are these people walking — and so a few times I would stop and I would say, ‘Where are you going?’ Oh, they were coming to work over here, right? The bus only went to Haggerty Road, so they had to walk farther,” Markham said. “I would see people like that all the time, almost every day. For me it’s just been a bit of a progression from, ‘Why doesn’t a city the size of Novi have

a bus?” That just never made sense to me. It seems simplistic, but that’s really how it started.” Markham said she also noticed the same thing occurring on Grand River Avenue. According to Markham, approximately 35,000 people come into the city of Novi to work. She said this inspired her to try to do something about the lack of public transportation. In November 2022, the transportation mileage passed with a majority of 57% countywide. “In a lot of areas, elected officials wouldn’t let the people vote on (public transportation), but when the voters got the chance to vote on it, they overwhelmingly voted for it,” said David Woodward, D-Royal Oak, chairman of the Oakland County

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Police believe they know who wrote threatening note at Novi High BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com

Novi police believe they have found the person responsible for writing a threatening note that was found in the bathroom at Novi High School Oct. 6. Police said there also was a threatening email received soon after the note. The note, found at 10:32 a.m., according to Novi police, forced the district to order students and staff to shelter in place. A shelter-in-place order means that students remain in their classrooms at the time of the order, instead of traveling from classroom to classroom. Novi police said the threatening email was received at 10:46 a.m. “We have developed a suspect who we are confident did it,” said Novi Police Cmdr. Jason Meier. “The case is at the Prosecutor’s Office for review.” Meier said the case was submitted to the Prosecutor’s Office early last week. He couldn’t give many details due to the suspect’s age and due to there being no formal charges yet. When school staff learned of the threat, the administration and the Novi Police Department did “a thorough search of the building before resuming classes as usual,” according to Novi Community School District Superintendent Ben Mainka. The shelter-in-place order was lifted at 1:05 p.m., and students resumed their day with an abbreviated schedule. The school day ended at the regular time. Call Staff Writer Charity Meier at (586) 498-1092.

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Military & Veterans Gala: Formal event features music and dancing, food, and presentation of awards, 6-11 p.m., Suburban Collection Showplace’s Diamond Center, 46100 Grand River Ave. in Novi, ngam.org/ 2023-gala

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Novi Food Pantry: 6-7 p.m., Faith Community Presbyterian Church, 44400 W. 10 Mile Road in Novi, also Dec. 13, faithnovi.org/food

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Orchard Lake Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra: First concert of 16th season, 3 and 7:30 p.m., St. James Catholic Church, 46325 W. 10 Mile Road in Novi, OrchardLakePhil.org

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Motor City Comic Con: Noon-7 p.m. Nov. 10, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 11 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 12, Suburban Collection Showcase, 46100 Grand River Ave. in Novi, motorcitycomiccon.com

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Thanksgiving luncheon: Noon-2 p.m., Meadowbrook Activity Center, 25075 Meadowbrook Road in Novi, register until Nov. 10, (248) 347-0414

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‘Finding Nemo Jr.’: Performances by Novi Youth Theatre and In The Mitten Productions, 7 p.m. Nov. 16-17 and 1 and 5 p.m. Nov. 18-19, Novi Civic Center, 45175 W. 10 Mile Road, cityofnovi.org/news/comesee-finding-nemo-jr

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Breakup causes drama on Facebook Messenger

A man went into the Novi Police Department at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 10 to report that he was receiving “threatening messages” via Facebook Messenger. The man said that at 12:51 p.m. that day, he had received a message from his ex-girlfriend’s brother demanding a reason for breaking up with her. The man reportedly advised the ex’s brother that he was now seeing someone else. He stated that no specific threat was made against him; however, he believed that this might become a pattern and wished to document the issue, according to the police report. When contacted by a detective, the man said he had blocked the ex’s brother and had nothing further to say about the incident.

Apple purchase made with stolen credit card

Earlier this month, a purchase was made for $2,541.88 at the Apple Store in Novi using a stolen credit card.

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After purchasing something Oct. 13, a woman believes she unknowingly dropped her wallet when she went to put it back in her purse between 5 and 5:27 p.m. The $138 light peach wallet with a dog and bird pattern, by Radley London, contained a PNC bank card, a U.S. Bank card, a T.J. Maxx credit card, an Ulta credit card, a Kohl’s credit card, a Nordstrom credit card, a Capital One credit card, $4 in cash, photos and an unknown amount of change. A suspect attempted to use the PNC card for the Apple purchase, which was declined and set off a fraud alert at 5:47 p.m. The suspect then was able to complete the purchase using the U.S. Bank card a minute later. The charge was pending with the woman’s bank, according to the police report. The woman told police she canceled all of her cards and would like to prosecute if a suspect is found. Novi police obtained surveillance footage Oct. 18, and it showed a woman enter the store and conduct the transactions.

The woman entered and exited the store by herself. She was wearing a baseball-style hat pulled down low, hiding her facial features. Apple loss prevention said the woman purchased two iPhone 15 cellphones. No suspect identification could be made at the time, according to the police report.

Movie screen damaged at Emagine

Novi police were called to Emagine for three lacerations near the base of the movie screen in theater No. 3 on Oct. 18. The damage totaled $15,000, according to the report. The manager said a woman complained of an issue with the screen and left. He then went back and found the lacerations to the screen. According to the report, two of the lacerations were quite large and estimated to be 4 feet and 5 feet in length. The third was smaller at a foot to 2 feet in length, according to the report. The manager said he was able to view closed circuit TV footage and was able to de-

termine who was responsible, but he did not have a clear image of the suspect’s face. The footage shows that the suspect bought a ticket believed to be for the 1 p.m showing of “Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie.” The suspect then went straight to theater No. 3. The first two lacerations were not visible to the camera, but he can be seen touching the left side of the screen. He then headed to the right side of the screen and went off camera. The suspect then reenters the frame and proceeds to make a smaller laceration to the left side of the screen before exiting, police said. The suspect exited the theater at 12:18 p.m. The footage shows the suspect wearing a hooded sweatshirt with the hood up. The footage also shows the suspect wearing a facial mask that covered his facial features, according to the report. At the time of the report, no suspect information could be developed due to the facial covering and hooded sweatshirt. — Charity Meier

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And today we’re fixing that.” Kyra Taylor, of Detroit, has seen firsthand her medical debt wiped clean by the nonprofit. Taylor, 34, has undergone multiple transplants, receiving two kidneys and a pancreas. She was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 10 and had her insurance cut off when she was 18. She recounted how she worked at a minimum wage job, but it didn’t offer insurance. Taylor also tried applying for assistance with the state government, but she was told she made too much money. According to Taylor, her insulin costs $100 a bottle, which lasts three weeks. But because she had to pay rent and her medical bills, she had to cut back on her medicine and use something she wasn’t supposed to be taking that cost less in order to survive. It didn’t matter, as Taylor put it, because she was drowning in debt. She told C & G Newspapers that she had accumulated “tens of thousands” of dollars in debt. “My medical debt, it was so high that when I would finish paying what I could pay, rent, the medical debt, so far, I would only be left with like $10. And you can’t do nothing with $10. You can’t buy food, we can’t pay rent, nothing like that,” she said. At one point, Taylor was in her last steps to file bankruptcy when she received a letter from RIP Medical Debt. She threw the letter away at first but checked it again to see that her medical debt was gone. The organization had purchased and erased $3,600 of her debt. “This has given me my life back,” she said of her debt being gone. “I can travel, I can go to work, I can pay my bills.” Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.

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s the holidays are approaching many places are looking for extra help, particularly from seniors. Places such as Meadow Brook and the Detroit Institute of Arts are in need of volunteers to fill a vast array of positions this holiday season and beyond. Meadow Brook estate, in Rochester Hills, has an active and robust volunteer program, according to Katie Higgins, Meadow Brook marketing and communications manager. The volunteer cohort at Meadow Brook consists of around 300 people who volunteer their time to help make things happen at the estate. According to Connor Newton, who oversees the volunteer program at Meadow Brook, volunteers at the estate range in age from high school students to senior citizens, with the majority of their volunteers being of senior stature. “The bulk of our cohort are senior citizens, and the opportunities are really quite ranging,” said Newton. “I have a series of volunteer opportunities from the gardens into the house that

Volunteers Marilyn Auberle and Patsy Ramsay decorate a Christmas tree at Meadow Brook. Photo provided by the Meadow Brook estate

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David Balkevitch, with his 1972 Pontiac Ventura, takes “The Angry Pumpkin” to local car shows and cruises. The Center Line resident keeps the car’s Halloween theme all year long. Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

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ith his 1972 Pontiac Ventura, David Balkevitch celebrates Halloween all year long. Whether he’s displaying the vintage model at the weekly Sandbaggers Bar & Grill car show in Center Line or speeding down the Lapeer International Dragway, the spooky holiday follows him. Balkevitch and his wife, Annette, purchased the sunset-orange car when they married in 2012. “The guy I got the car from called it ‘The Pumpkin’ because it’s orange,” Balkevitch said. Balkevitch renamed it “The Angry Pumpkin” because of his early days with the car. “I bought used parts for it,” the Center Line resident said. “They didn’t work with the car, so I called it ‘The Angry Pumpkin.’”

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really engages with many different areas of interests and proficiencies.” Volunteer positions at Meadow Brook include gardeners, who maintain the various gardens throughout the property. The Garden Club meets on Tuesdays during the garden season. Newton said every Tuesday, approximately 60 members of the club come out to maintain the gardens on the grounds. There are also naturalists who volunteer to fight the invasive plants in the woodlands, Newton said. There are also squires, a group that is made up predominantly of men. The squires help with various maintenance tasks throughout the property, such as untangling and hanging Christmas lights, and painting doors. Volunteers with an interest in curating are able to get involved by assisting Meadow Brook curators with special projects. Curatorial volunteers help with the staging of exhibits, and assist the curator with moving of sensitive artifacts and fragile furniture. Curatorial volunteers receive special training to be able to handle historical artifacts. The estate also has opportunities for volunteers to digitize imagery and many other projects that are overseen by the estate curators.

“On the interpretive side, which I closely oversee, I have hosts and docents who are really tasked with sharing the story of Meadow Brook with the general public and with private touring guests,” said Newton. “So, volunteers who are interested in communicating. They’re generous in their approach with folks from all over the world - all over the country, because Meadow Brook attracts those kind of visitors who are interested in building connections and rapport with strangers and friends alike. They find a great place here. Although I work here, I often tell people that, for me, in a lot of ways, Meadow Brook is somewhat of a third place — a place that’s not home, a place that’s not work, where you can come together with like-minded individuals and find fulfillment and satisfaction, and for many people — well, for hundreds of people — Meadow Brook serves as that kind of place.” However, with the holidays approaching, Newton said the greatest need at the estate is for volunteers to provide assistance with hosted and self-guided touring. This is also needed throughout the year for both selfguided touring and for private events, such as weddings and evening programs. “This is an opportunity where folks with a love of history and a knack for interpersonal communication can engage with external

Volunteers conduct a spring cleanup around the gardens at the Meadow Brook estate. Pictured are Marianne Raffin, Judy Workings, Nancy Collins and Joan Kulka. Photo provided by the Meadow Brook estate

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“Like major scientific discoveries that have happened throughout our history,” added actor Rachit Naik, 13. “From first discovering that the earth is spherical to having the millennium bug where pretty much everyone thought the world was ending.” The show will highlight such inventions as the telegraph, Morse code, radio transmitters, the telephone, Voyager 1, and many more. “The invention of glasses, there’s a scene about that,” said Rabourn. “Eyeglasses. There’s a whole scene about how I got these,” he said and gently tipped his eyeglasses off his nose with a laugh. “Or how these were invented.” Rabourn and Naik said that people should come to the play to learn about those who have made major contributions to history and the field of science. “We wouldn’t have modern conveniences without these inventions,” said Naik. “Just (come to the play) to learn more about history, because I didn’t know that Hewlett-

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Board of Commissioners. “I think people understand that workers got to get to jobs. … After almost 30 years, to be able to get people to all corners of Oakland County is fantastic.” The majority of the millage’s funds, 79%, are allocated to transportation services with SMART, North Oakland Transportation Authority, Western Oakland Transportation Authority, Older Persons’ Commission and People’s Express. This year, 1% went to local governments for reimbursement for transportation they provided in 2023, according to an Oakland County press release. Another 1% has paid administration costs, the release states, and the remaining 19 percent is available for future services and service access enhancements. “I think it’s great that we’re literally moving forward on what our Oakland County Voters asked for,” said Oakland County Commissioner Ajay Raman, DNovi. “As someone who is relatively new to utilizing the world of public transit, I found the overall experience to be very easy and user-friendly. I’m thrilled that we are taking monumental steps to finally becoming a more connected Oakland County.” Denise Sanborn, assistant vice president and banking center manager of First

Packard was actually HP until the second day of getting the script.” Rabourn said he learned through performing in this play how Morse code was invented. “It gives a new insight to people that have lived and have done really great things that are sometimes forgotten in history and, I think, contributed a good part to our world today,” said Anna Ekevag, 13, who works in the props department for the play. To Rabourn and Naik, theater is much more than a means of entertainment and a history lesson. The young actors said that theater has helped them to accept themselves the way they are. Rabourn advises other students to give it a go if it is something they want to try. Naik said it changes the way you think about things. “It changed me,” said Rabourn, who has been performing in theater for nine years. “I joined for a weird reason. After my first show I realized that theater would be something that I could do to escape from my very weird self and be another character and people won’t make fun of me for being so strange at what I do. So I just continue doing show after show after show, because it gives me a Merchants Bank, 44350 W. 12 Mile Road in Novi, said she loves the extension of the bus route. “My aunts worked at Comerica downtown, and when it moved, that’s what they did — took the bus. They didn’t have driver’s licenses. They didn’t get them till they were in their 60s. So they always took the bus in Detroit and then out to Auburn Hills. So I really believe in (buses). It’s a good thing. It helps people.” Sanborn hopes the extended route will bring an increase of traffic to the bank, and she said the nearby area has many stores offering both permanent and seasonal employment, plus services such as medical offices and restaurants. “It’s a good destination spot to stop,” Sanborn said. SMART Deputy General Manager Tiffany Gunter said the expansion has brought forth 68 additional bus stops. Gunter said SMART is now working on the infrastructure at the bus stops to improve the customer experience. “We want to have the most safe and reliable service in the state, and in the nation. … We’re excited about the changes that are here,” said Gunter. According to a press release, SMART plans to extend fixed routes from Troy into Rochester and from Pontiac into Waterford and White Lake along M-59 in 2024, among other improvements.

chance to escape and just be someone else for a short period of time. I just like doing it. I like being on the stage and being able to entertain people with my comedic jokes and stuff. It’s truly like a gift. I don’t get paid for this stuff.” Ekevag said theater has led to some of her best friendships. “It’s a very kind environment. You really can’t do anything wrong,” said Ekevag. She said that theater helped her friend out tremendously last year as she was going through a really tough time, and theater helped her to not only get through it, but to move past the issue. “It’s a very good way of making friendships and making memories,” said Ekevag. Joseph Green, Novi Middle School’s assistant auditorium manager, said that he works closely with director Lori Burkhardt to select a play that is as applicable to the students’ lives as it is entertaining. He said they decided to focus on STEM subjects this year as they thought that by acting it out, students would gain a better understanding of the subject matter, which they could then

apply in the classroom. According to Green, the most challenging aspect of working on this show has definitely been the wide range of time periods and settings. “We really hope that this show will spark a larger interest not only in the arts, of course, but in learning and education more broadly. We really tried hard to reinforce curiosity and research during the rehearsal process, and we hope the audience will take away that same eagerness to learn,” said Green. “Personally, this show has been a brushup on some of these topics from when I was in middle school. More importantly, I would say, this show has taught me how to make what is normally boring into something interesting and engaging,” he said. The show will be performed at the Novi Middle School auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3 only. Tickets cost $10. Students will also host a food drive at that time, and canned food donations are welcomed, but will not substitute for the cost of a ticket. Call Staff Writer Charity Meier at (586) 498-1092.

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visitors here at Meadow Brook and sort of bring our history alive,” said Newton. “And also protect our collections, right? Eyes are really important to ensure that our artifacts are being appropriately interacted with by visitors. Newton said the programs offered by Meadow Brook for volunteers are ever growing. In a calendar year, the estate has approximately 300 active volunteers. He said that if they could get another dozen or two volunteers in the next calendar year, that would be “fantastic.” “We are always eager for more hands,” said Newton. “Volunteers are essential to our mission. Not only do they contribute to the culture of this space, (and) with their knowledge and their passion bring Meadow Brook to life for the general public, they also represent a really important source of manpower and hours. So with their talent and with the time that they give us, it would be a big challenge to hire that many people to come in (to) help us with those kind of projects and with the kind of work they do, so they are really crucial to a nonprofit like us.” The DIA is currently seeking volunteers for positions such as ushers at the Detroit Film Theater, gallery information and gallery service voluntary positions, as well as in the museum shop committees. Volunteers at the DIA are required to commit to 50 hours of service per year, which equates to four hours a month. Volunteers are also required to attend scheduled training, meetings and enrichments. The DIA offers flexible schedules, with two to four shifts available every

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day. Shifts are available in one- to four- hour increments. “Volunteers are welcome to volunteer as often as they like. We have volunteers who come in weekly, monthly, or just as their schedules allow,” said Phil Rivera, the director of volunteer services for the DIA. “There are no educational requirements to volunteer — simply an interest in art and service to the community.” DIA volunteers are required to become members of the DIA at any level and to pay annual committee dues ranging from $5-$50, which go toward defraying the cost of committee activities. This includes off-site enrichments, guest speakers, supplies, etc. Volunteering is open to people age 18 or older. Currently, just over 500 people volunteer at the DIA. Of those, approximately 85% are age 55 or older, and 65% are over age 65. On an average day, 15-25 volunteers are needed to facilitate operations, depending on what is going on at the museum. “While we do not exclusively recruit senior volunteers, we have found that seniors tend to volunteer more actively at the DIA due to greater availability and flexibility. Volunteering at the DIA provides opportunities for our volunteers to learn and grow their love of art, develop lasting friendships, and find fulfillment in our mission to help visitors find personal meaning in art, individually and with each other,” said Rivera. DIA volunteers primarily work onsite at the DIA. The only exception is for “Behind-the-Seen” art talks conducted at libraries, community centers, senior residences, etc., and occasionally, community engagement at art fairs and similar events. Meadow Brook and the DIA are accepting applicants for those who wish to volunteer at their facilities this holiday sea-

son through Oct. 31. Applications received after that date will be reviewed in late January or early February. For more information about volunteering at Meadow Brook call (248) 364-6210 or email MBGCmembers@gmail. com. For more information about volunteering at the DIA, contact their Volunteer Services Department at diavol@dia. org or (313) 833-1382. Detailed information is also available on their respective websites.

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ing Leason’s Dairy Bar and Grille in Warren and Autorama at Detroit’s Huntington Place. It’s also been a hit at many trunk-or-treat events. “People honk and wave. There are more people that love Halloween than I thought. People know the car because it’s been on TV and in magazines. Anytime it’s on TV, I get phone calls and text messages,” Balkevitch said. “Kids don’t always like to go to car shows, but they’re drawn to (the Ventura). They love it. They ask about the year and if it’s a race car.” And the classic car owner always lets parents and kids sit inside the car and take photos. “It’s just a fun car. I’ve always been doing it for the kids. A lot of kids love the smallest little details,” Balkevitch said. “The smiles on their faces mean more than anything. It makes you feel like you’re doing the right thing. Hopefully they’ll keep the classic cars alive.” Balkevitch also shows up at charity events with the car in an effort to help different organizations. He likes to share the car with others because of his own experiences with his children when they were young. “My kids both had head surgeries,” he said. “The Ronald Ronald McDonald House

(Charities) helped me out a lot.” The vintage vehicle features a hydraulic roller cam, Mad Dog Headers and a fourwheel disc brake conversion. It’s received recognition at different car events. One year, the Ventura was deemed the fastest street car at the Pontiac Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio, giving Balkevitch “bragging rights.” The Ventura was victorious as the 2019 All Out Live Lapeer Dragway Street Car Class winner. One of the best track times was driving 129 mph in the quarter mile at 10.18 seconds. Balkevitch is also grateful to two people who have helped him. “Thank you to David Pemberton. I got the car and motor from him,” Balkevitch said. “Keith Domijan, he helped me troubleshoot it.” Domijan has since died. Balkevitch continuously works on the car to keep it in tip-top shape. He knows cars pretty well. “My dad was a mechanic. I always helped him work on cars,” said Balkevitch, who inspects the Ventura every week. “You never know what could go loose or break.” He takes the Ventura out every week. “It’s a good stress reliever,” Balkevitch said. “If you have a bad day at work, you can get in your car and go for a ride.” Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.

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immediate effect. Some things did not. We don’t know when certain law changes will go into effect. One of those is the pre-processing for absentee ballots. So as it stands right now, we have to process absentee ballots on Election Day. You can start as early as 7 a.m., just like when the polls open, and you process those absentee ballots till you’re done,” Novi City Clerk Cortney Hanson said. “So if you have, you know, tens of thousands (of absentee ballots), that’s when you see those absentee results go into the morning of the next day, because you can’t start till 7 a.m. That will be different in the future, and that will be up to each clerk to decide how they want to do that. In a larger community, they might decide to pre-process. In a smaller community, they might keep it just Election Day.” “But if you have a concern that your vote is not going to count if you vote absentee, you can vote early. You can put it in the tabulator and still get that confirmation from the tabulator; when you put your ballot in and the American flag pops up, you got confirmation that your ballot has been counted,” said Brown. In Oakland County, early voting will be done for every election, according to Brown. “I wanted continuity for voters. So we are going to be holding and running early voting for every election, not just federal elections. We are going to be doing it for every election. We are piloting it this November. We are the only county that is doing it,” said Brown. Municipal clerks have the option of running early voting themselves, partnering with another municipality, or if the county offered it, partnering with the county. Forty-five of the 52 communities in Oakland County chose to partner with the county to do early voting. Brown said that in doing so, it provides a cost savings to taxpayers, as communities that partner together share the cost. Oakland County communities not collaborating with the county to do early voting include Fenton, which has only 14 Oakland County voters; Brandon Township; Groveland Township; Auburn Hills; Bloomfield Hills; Rochester; and South Lyon. Local city and township clerks helped to determine the locations. They wanted to have a place that would allow for enough polling booths to prevent lines from forming during early voting. In Novi, early voting will take place at the Civic Center, 45175 W. 10 Mile Road, where early voters from Novi Township and Northville also will be early voting. There is also a central site, at the Waterford Activity Center, where anyone from one of the 45 communities can vote early. Early voting hours will be the same for

all 45 communities. The hours will be 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. every day of the week, including weekends — except Thursday, when the time for early voting will be noon-8 p.m. — from Oct. 28 through Nov. 5. A preliminary check of the equipment used for early voting was scheduled to be conducted Oct. 25, after press time, in front of the general public at the Oakland County Courthouse in Pontiac. Call Staff Writer Charity Meier at (586) 498-1092.

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Tina Marshall, D.D.S., is open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays at two locations: 2951 S. Baldwin Road in Lake Orion and 40340 Hayes Road in Clinton Township. Call the Lake Orion location at (248) 391-1200 and call the Clinton Township location at (586) 630-0252. Find more information at drtinadds.com. 0122-2343

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Auto Auctions

Auctions

For Sale

AUCTION

OFFERINGS AROUND MICHIGAN

Come shop “The Conservatory” and find a treasure of antique, vintage and unique items. Located at 38807 Harper Ave., Clinton Township, the large shop showcases the collections of many vendors, with furnishings that are refurbished and others reinvented. Open TuesdayFriday, 10:00-6:00 p.m. and Saturday, 10:00-5:00 p.m.

November 1 @10:00 AM

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HADLEY’S TOWING 48661 Grand River Ave. Novi, MI 48374 2012 Audi Q5 WA1LFAFP4CA040211

2020 Mercedes GLA WDCTG4GB1LJ678420

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2011 Chevrolet Equinox 2017 Volkswagen Jetta 2CNALDEC0B6345458 3VW167AJ4HM288873 1998 GMC Suburban 1GKFK16R3WJ718035

2006 Honda Accord 1HGCM65586A009056

1998 Chevrolet Blazer 1GNCT18W3WK207053 0200-2343

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AUCTION Lawn & Garden, Motorcycles, Box Truck, Construction/ Farm Generac Generator, Power & hand tools, Sporting goods, Ammo, Collectibles, more! Online consignment auction. Bid now thru Oct. 27 at www.NarhiAuctions.com 810.266.6474 Hardware, Tools, Building Materials, Trucks, Forklifts, Pickup, Enclosed Trailer and more! Valley Lumber two day Live and Simulcast auction November 2 & 3. 211 South Elm Street. Owosso, MI 48867. Live bidding starts at 10 a.m. Details and Bid at: Bid. SherwoodAuctionServiceLLC.com 1-800-835-0495

BUSINESS SERVICES METAL ROOFING regular and shingle style, HALF OFF SPECIAL COLORS! Lifetime asphalt shingles. Steel and vinyl siding. Hail damage. Licensed and insured builders. Pole Buildings. Quality work for 40 years! AMISH CREW. 517-575-3695. MATTRESSES Adjustable Bed Brand New with mattress. Made is U.S.A., in plastic, with warranty. Retail cost $3,995.00, sacrifice for $875.00. Call for showing or delivery: DanDanTheMattressMan.com 989-615-2951

MEDICAL VIAGRA and CIALIS USERS! 50 Generic Pills SPECIAL $99.00! Excellent Gun & Ammo 100% guaranteed. 24/7 CALL Auction. Bidding Open! 400+ NOW! 888-835-7273 Hablamos Lots. Shipping/Inspection Espano Available, Bid Anywhere/ Anytime johnpeckauctions. MISCELLANEOUS com. Next Gun Auction AMISH BUILT storage sheds and November. Selling Guns? Call mini cabins delivered to your site John Peck 989-426-8061. anywhere in Michigan! Starting Michigan’s Premier Gun at $2,500.00 mynextbarn.com Auctioneers. 989-832-1866 Published: October 25, 2023

Condos/Duplexes For Rent FT. LAUDERDALE, FL OCEAN FRONT 3/Bedroom, 2½ /Bath Available November 1st-March 31st, Minimum of 3 Months, But can be extended to 4-5 months. Call Stephen

248-689-2081

For more information

Employment

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0043-2343

Antiques & Collectibles BUYING

Coins, Sport Cards & Stamps Collections

Top $$$ Call 248-471-4451

Help Wanted General

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Crew Members, Managers & Assistant Managers. Restaurant & Management Experience Preferred. •Sign on Bonus •Competitive Pay •Advancement Opportunities •Flexible Scheduling •Friendly Work Environment

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Bathrooms

Brick Work

BATHROOM REMODELING

A-D MASONRY LLC.

248-376-0988 Licensed/Insured References

THE bathroom of your dreams for as little as $149/month! BCI Bath & Shower. Many options available. Quality materials & professional installation. Senior & Military Discounts Available. Limited Time Offer - FREE virtual in-home consultation now and SAVE 15%! Call Today! 1-877-957-1264

586-822-5100

Chimneys, Porches, Steps, Flat-Work, Residential/Commercial/ Tuck-Pointing, Cultured-Stone, Brick-and-Any-Masonry Repairs/Needs. Accept all major credit cards. FALL SPECIALS up-to-30%-off! Senior-Discounts Free-Estimates! 30yrs-Experience

MOUTON'S MASONRY

Any & all masonry repairs. Brick, block, steps, chimneys, porches-tuckpointing, Cement work, mortar-matching. 25-yrs experience. Free-estimates. References/Insured.

248-252-5331 586-944-3669

AAA BROOKSIDE

Porches, Steps, Chimney's, Tuck-pointing, Cultured Stone, Preventative Maintenance, Concrete, Custom Mortar Matching, Free-Estimates, Senior Discounts, 37 years exp.

LAKESHORE DRYWALL Master Finisher Small and Large Repairs Small Hang Jobs Any Size Finish Jobs Done Perfectly Shon- 586-801-6190

*”STEVE'S SEAMLESS GUTTERS”. Made & installed on the spot. 5”&6” Gutter Cleaning. Tree trimming, exterior painting, power washing.

Driveway Experts

Electrical

FREE ESTIMATES • SENIOR DISCOUNTS

BEST-Price-Period

A.M.G. Gutters & Downspouts. Owner operated. Seamless gutter installation and repair specialist. Builders License #2101202369 www.amgapplied services.com Fully Insured

All Masonry Work Bricks, Stones, Pavers, Blocks, Porches, Chimneys. Tuckpointing. 26-yrs experience Insured, Free Estimates.

# A-1 DRIVEWAYS Parking Lot Repair Cement & Asphalt

586-873-8210 Filip

Residential & Commercial 586-241-9541

LOVELL MASONRY

Affordable/Professional Specializes in Brick-Work, Custom-Brick-Steps, Concrete, Brick-Mailboxes, Porch/ChimneyRepairs, Tuck-pointing, Paver Maintenance, Basement-Waterproofing, Free-Written-Estimates, Senior/Military-Discounts. 20yrs-Experience

CALL TODAY

586-604-5393 Licensed & Insured

0025-2242

Carpentry GOT ROT?

Rotten Wood Replacement Specialist All Types of Wood Repair Fascia, Soffit & Siding Painted to Match AMG Applied Services

248-828-7998

Elite Concrete Services, LLC. PATIOS • DRIVEWAYS SIDEWALKS • FLOORS CURBS • PORCHES Commercial • Industrial Residential 1/3 TO 1/2 THE COST OF REPLACEMENT FREE ESTIMATES

Carpet Cleaning

CARPET

WAVY-n-LOOSE?

We Power Re-stretch and Steam-clean For One Low Price Next-Day-Service Multiple Room Discount

Call Now

586-754-9222

ccarpetrepair.com Cement ELITE RENOVATIONS, LLC. 500-sqft. or more of installed concreteWinter is coming, Fall Special-up to 50% off Driveways, Sidewalks, Stamped-Concrete, Patio's, Aggregate Cement, All-Brick-Work, Porch & Chimney Rebuilds, Tuck-pointing, Military/Senior-Disc.

586-843-8543

VETERAN OWNED

Chimney Service

Cement

WE RAISE SETTLED OR SUNKEN CONCRETE

Brick Work AA4DABLE MASONRY

Gutters

0026-2242

Basic Bathrooms Starting at: $10,995.00 Experience of over 500-bathrooms across Metro-Detroit, Look at our work at: andyscarpentryllc.com

Drywall

Cement

(248) 481-6919 (586) 731-7226 810-523-9200 CEMENT-IT

Residential/Commercial Concrete Specialist Decorative Stamped •Driveways •Patios •Parking Lots •Foundations •Stamped Concrete •Exposed Aggregate •Demolition •Excavating •Insured

ROZE CEMENT LLC

CONCRETE, MASONRY & LANDSCAPING

10% Off Pre-Spring! •Driveways •Patios •Brick/Stone •Pavers •Sidewalks Free-Estimates Requests: roze cementllc@gmail.com

Andre-586-354-7791

ALLTIMATE OUTDOOR SERVICES

•Chimney Cleanings Starting at-$130 & up incl. 21pt. inspection •Chimney-&-Porch Repairs •Brick-Replacement •Tuck-Pointing •Brick-Pavers •Retaining-Walls •Masonry-Repairs •Gutter Guards Senior-Military-Discounts

586-719-1202

CHIMNEYS, INC $125 Sweep & Safety Inspection

•Repairs •Dampers •Caps •Crown Repair Next Day Appointment Available

586-431-0591

Licensed/Insured. 30-yrs.-experience. Call for free-estimates. Open 7-days a week 24/hrs-day. 10%-Off For Cash Now Accepting All Major Credit Cards.

Hotchkiss Electric

586-291-3143 Lic.#6211028

586-755-3636 Father & Son

Master Electricians

Dr. Electric

Same-Day-Service! All-Residential-Wiring, Change Fuse Box to Circuit Breaker Panel, Troubleshooting, Electric Vehicle Chargers, Backup Generator Transfer Switch, License# 6109094 Senior/Discounts! Visa/MC /Lic./Insured

CASTLE ELECTRIC

586-634-1152

CLEANING LADY

with 10-yr experience is looking for work. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly Excellent references. Flexible hours. Bonded & insured.

248-890-8830

248-828-7998

ELIMINATE gutter cleaning forever! LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today. 15% off Entire Purchase. 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-866-495-1709

GUTTER, POWERWASHING, & WINDOW CLEANING Veteran/Firefighter Owned/Operated championwindow cleaning.net

248-881-5093

(direct cell phone #) Panel upgrades, generators, hot tubs, 220 lines. ALL SERVICE Licensed & Insured Dependable, quality work! License#-6111359

313-656-9402

MASTER

Handyman Services

All types of residential electrical 100-200 amp panel-boxes, plugs, switches, repair, troubleshoot, relocate. Interior/Exterior LED-recess lighting, ceiling fans. Licensed/Insured Lic#6326463

A#1 GUTTER SERVICES: Now Scheduling Cleanings. Nov 13th-Dec 8th, 8am-12pm or 12p-4pm Clean/Repair Install Guards Exterior Handyman Helpers Wanted

MARK ELECTRICIAN

Cleaning Service

586-778-3393 586-531-2111

586-563-6372

GUTTERS & WINDOW CLEANING INSURED TOM MICOLI

248-892-1927

Handyman Services 586-563-6372 ELITE

HANDYMAN SERVICES Gutters/Gutter Cleaning, Brickworks, Concrete, Stamped, Aggregate, #1 Storm Door Fox Aluminum, Electrical. Ask About Our Other Services! Free-Estimates

734-444-3387

Hauling & Waste Removal ***AAA HAULING*** JUNK REMOVAL

Professional- We Wear Masks! We haul it all! Demolition Big & Small Residential/Commercial Rubber Wheel Dumpsters10, 15, 20-Yards, Clean-outs, Construction Material, Small-Moving, Appliances, Furniture & More! Lowest Rates!!! Free-Estimates Senior/Military Discounts

586-360-0681

ucallwehauljunk.com BURLY GUYS JUNK REMOVAL

removes ANYTHING! Appliances, furniture, basement cleanouts, hoarders all welcome! Call or Text

248-224-2188

**CLUTTER GUY'S**

Removal-Experts Residential/Commercial Houses/Offices Garage/Storage-Areas Efficient Courteous Workers Reasonable-Rates Free-Estimates NEED CLUTTER REMOVED? LET US DO THE WORK!

586-258-6672 Home Repairs EXTERIOR REPAIRS LLC.

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

248-242-1511

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·CUSTOM BACKSPLASHES ·CUSTOM KITCHENS ·COUNTERTOPS *Granite*Quartz* ·Custom Bathrooms ·FIREPLACE TILE *FREE ESTIMATES*

Landscaping & Water Gardens DOLL'S LANDSCAPING

Sod Installation, Shrub & Tree-Trimming, Planting, Removal. Mulch, Garden Retainer Walls, Porch Steps, Raise Backyards/Drain Tiles, Pavers, Powerwashing Sealing, Power rake, Aeration, Seeding, Debris Removal

586-634-0033 ALLTIMATE OUTDOOR SERVICES

Drainage System Professionals New-Construction, Yard-Drainage, Grading, Sod/Seed, Retaining Walls/Walkways/Patios, Senior/Military-Discounts Credit-Cards-Accepted

Free-Estimates

586-719-1202 TOTAL BRICKPAVING LANDSCAPING PROS

586-420-3531

Brickpaving, Patio, Walkways, Driveways, Porches, Repairs, Powerwash, Rock Installation, Mulch, Sod, Complete Landscape Design.

Lawn Maintenance

2023 Fall 586-260-5218

Commercial/Residential *Snow Removal *Full Salting Services *Full Landscaping/Design *Fall Clean-up & Debris Removal *Aerating & Thatching. brighthorizonservices.biz

• Wood Repair • Power Wash • Free-Estimates

REFERENCES AVAILABLE

Call Frank 248-303-5897 Lawn Maintenance SUPREME OUTDOOR SPECIALISTS Fall-Clean-ups, Lawn Maintenance, Landscaping, Pavers/Patios, Retaining-Walls, Shrub/Tree-Trimming & Removal, Mulching, Sprinkler Blow-Outs, Gutter-Cleaning, Snow Removal, 35-Years in Business Free-Estimates

586-792-3117

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

PAINTING by-GPC

MASTER-PAINTER DRYWALL/PLASTER •Restoration/Repairs •Painting! •Painting! •Interior/Exterior •Wallpaper Hanging •Wallpaper Removal Senior-Rates We-Do-It-All! B.B.B/A+Rating 30-yrs, Licensed/Insured Free-Estimates Owner-Robert

586.899.3555 (Direct) 248.566.6460 (Office)

(586)229-4267 American Painting

•Residential/Commercial •Interior •Power Washing •Insurance •Drywall •Plaster Repair •Clean-outs •Home Repairs •Senior-Discounts. •Guaranteed-Work. •25-yrs Experience.

FREE Camera with Drain Cleaning

Restriction May Apply

$50 OFF Sump Pump Installation * $30 OFF Any Plumbing Service

888.572.0928 586.585.1862

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

586-354-3032 248-974-4012

DʼAchille Painting & Decorating

3-generations of comprehensive-service. Extremely-neat, meticulous-prep. Wallpaper/removal/installation. Interior/Exterior. Free-estimates & consultation Licensed/Insured. Nate/Mark,

586-855-9766 586-839-0334

FARR'S PAINTING

Interior/Exterior Wood & Drywall Repairs Mold Remediation Free Estimates Certified Mold Inspector

248-345-3308

farrsmoldremoval.com

586-343-4005

KELLY'S KITCHEN DESIGN

Cabinet Painting Custom Cabinets Counter Tops & Everything in Between. Call/Text Us For Your Kitchen Transformation.

586-343-4005

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

586-722-8381 Now Hiring!!!

248-707-4851

Financing Available

586-727-3924

Painting

AAA all star repairs as low as $225.00* Gutter repairs, Flat-roofs, Reroof, New-roof, Residential /Commercial Call Silversmith Maintenance

Family Owned & Operated

Repairs & Installation Master Plumber • Fully Licensed & Insured Senior Citizen & Military Discounts 100% Guarantee

Complete Interior/Exterior

586-552-5416

mrbacksplash.com

Motor City Plumbing & Drain

2 BROTHERS PAINTING

0355-2235

MR. BACKSPLASH

Roofing

Plumbing

Painting

0325-2302

Kitchens/ Cabinets/ Countertops

www.MotorCityPlumber.com

Painting

Plumbing

Roofing

WOW PAINTING

MASTER PLUMBER

AA4DABLE ROOFING

Residential/Commercial

Interior/Exterior Quality Painting Drywall Repairs, Remove Wallpaper, Exterior Wood Replacement, Epoxy Flooring, Insured Free-Estimates

248-990-5388

wowpaintingmi.com

VK PERFECT PAINTING Interior/Exterior Drywall, Plaster, Repair Free-Estimates Dedicated to Quality 25-Yrs Experience Call Bill

313-433-9400 586-746-9846 www.vkperfect painting.com

Plumbing

586.421.5520 586.524.6752 ANDY'S PLUMBING

25-Years Experience Licensed/Insured Call Us Today For All Your Plumbing Needs!! Serving The Tri-County-Area

10%/Senior/Military/Discounts

Lic#-8004254

Sewer & Drain Service. Remodeling, repairs, new installations. Free estimates, senior rates. 35+yrs exp. Call Paul

248-904-5822 Lic.#8109852

WATERWORK Plumbing.com •Drain Cleaning •Sewer Camera •Water Heaters •Sump Pumps •Backflow Testing

248-542-8022

Same Day Emergency Service Available Reliable/Experienced License#8003885

Hurry-up & Save Big-$$$$! FALL-SPECIALSClean-up, Up to 30%-Off!!! Roofing/Siding/Gutters, All-Leaks/Repairs, Residential/Shingles/ Commercial-FlatRoofs/Torch-downs We accept major credit-cards. 30yrs-Experience

586-822-5100

MICHAEL NORTON BUILDER

Windows-SidingGutters-Roofing All Phases of Home Renovation $500-Off Any Complete Roof or Siding Job Free-Estimates Licensed/Insured Specializing in Insurance Claims Family Owned/Operated Since 1965

586-436-9600

REPLACE your roof with the best looking and longest lasting material steel from Erie Metal Roofs! Three styles and multiple colors available. Guaranteed to last a lifetime! Limited Time Offer 50% off installation + Additional 10% off install (for military, health workers & 1st responders.) Call Erie Metal Roofs: 1-866-718-3124

Accept credit cards Family-owned Over 30 years exp.

CITY ROOFING

-Commercial & Residential Roof Repairs -Full Roof Replacement (Shingles) -Flat Roof Replacement -24/7 Emergency Repairs -Eavestroughs (Gutters) and Leaf Guard Installations.

586-733-3004

cityroofinginc@gmail.com

Tree Service BERG BROS. LLC. “Fully insured, highly referred.” Senior discounts. Tree-removal, stump grinding, tree-trimming, hedging, shaping, Emergency-Service Residential/Commercial Free estimates!

(586)262-3060 DAVE'S

TREE & SHRUB 30%-FALL-DISCOUNT INSURED, Emergency Storm Damage, Large Tree Removals, Trimming, Stump Grinding, Season-Firewood (stacking wood/extra charge), Free-Estimates. 10% Senior-Discounts. -FREE-WOOD-CHIPS-

(586)216-0904

davestreeandshrub.com

ELITE TREE SERVICE

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

586-756-0757

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