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City Council to interview candidates for open seat Justin Fischer’s election as mayor has left a vacancy on the Novi City Council,

which, according to the city charter, must be filled by a council appointee within 30 days or otherwise will require a special election.

Fischer and the other City Council members debated how to best fill the vacan-

cy Nov. 20 during the first meeting for the council since the Nov. 7 election.

The Novi city charter does not include any specific method that the council is to use to appoint a person to the council. In recent

years, the council has chosen to have interested candidates formally apply for the position, and then the council interviewed the candidates publicly during a meeting.

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ICE DANCE TEAM WINS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com

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Cooper Cornwell and Jasmine Robertson, novice ice dancers who train in Novi, maintain a rigorous practice schedule to be able to compete at an elite level.

Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

wo teenagers from Novi are taking the world of competitive figure skating by storm as they chase after their dream of Olympic gold.

After being paired together for only six months, Cooper Cornwell, 15, and his partner, Jasmine Robertson, 14, have won every competition that they have competed in this year and are the 2023-24 U.S. national novice ice dance champions.

The team won the title after winning the national novice competition Nov. 14-15 in Minneapolis.

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Hundreds of people gathered at Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk Nov. 17 for Light the Lights!, Novi’s treelighting ceremony in the center of the shopping area.

New Mayor Justin Fischer, accompanied by his children, promptly lit the lights of a huge Christmas tree at 7:30 p.m. as fireworks erupted in the sky in the distance.

“I’m not a big speech guy, anyway, especially when it’s cold. People here were not here to hear me speak. They were here to get hot chocolate or popcorn or see Santa,” Fischer said.

Along with the tree-lighting and fireworks, the event featured the band Spooky Sterling performing old-school, feel-good music; visits with Santa Claus; and food vendors selling kettle corn, candied almonds, hot doughnuts, and hot chocolate.

Santa and Rudoph both mingled with the crowd while fire pits provided warmth.

The event was previously a three-day event known as Winter, Wine and Whimsy, which featured a large outdoor holiday market.

“We just thought that we would focus more on the tree-lighting this year,” said Jeanette Handy, a graphic designer in the city’s communications department who helped organize the event. “The cold and the length of the event — it was a lot for staff, for vendors, for attendees, so we really just wanted to shorten it and have it be more of a tree-lighting (like) how we used to do, actually, at Light Up the Night, which we last did in 2019.”

Light up the Night was held for many years at the Novi Civic Center.

According to Handy, organizers esSee HOLIDAYS on page 14A

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Novi senior diver Lorelai Maisano and Novi swimming head coach Ken Stark celebrate Maisano’s state title win at the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 1 State Diving Championship Nov. 18 at Eastern Michigan University.

ABOVE: Santa Claus helps turn on the lights for the Novi Christmas tree at Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk Nov. 17.

LEFT: Fireworks light up the sky behind the Christmas tree.

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Novi senior diver Lorelai Maisano has etched her name in the Wildcats history books.

Maisano competed in the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 1 State Diving Championship Nov. 18 at Eastern Michigan University, where she took See DIVER on page 7A

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what (they) pulled off with getting together late in the season and then going up against teams that have been together for three or four years,” said Cornwell’s mother, Lisa Waishes-Cornwell.

The two have devoted themselves entirely to perfecting their craft from a young age. Robertson, who moved to Novi from Nashville, fell in love with the sport at the age of 4 while living in Idaho.

“She’s the type of kid where you’ve gotta constantly be having her do something,” said Heather Norton, Robertson’s mom. “So, I decided to put her in skating, and she just loved it. I offered. I’m like, ‘Do you want to do skiing, do you want to play hockey, or do you want to be on the ice?’ and she’s like, ‘I want to dance on the ice.’ And I said, ‘OK.’” Cornwell fell in love with the sport at age 8 after attending a friend’s birthday party in his hometown of Los Angeles. He said he knew instantly that he had found his “passion” and told his parents.

“When I was about 8, Mom took me to a birthday skating party at the Toyota Center in Los Angeles, where the Kings (practice), and I really enjoyed myself,” Cornwell said.

“I had been doing lots of other sports at the time and didn’t really like any of them, like lacrosse, baseball, soccer, basketball, and none of them were really my thing, and then I went ice skating and it was. I loved it.”

He said he started taking “learn to skate” classes immediately after talking to his parents about his desire to be a skater. He excelled quickly in the classes and said a coach asked him if he was interested in doing ice dancing. He quickly fell in love with it.

“I love performing. I like partnering, more dance. Not that freestyle is not impressive. Also, I’m much too tall for freestyle,” said Cornwell, who towers above the ice at 6 feet, 3 inches tall.

Robertson said she used to do both freestyle and ice dance but has chosen to strictly pursue ice dance.

“I always really had a passion for dancing and the expression part of figure skating, and I also really enjoyed skating with a partner and having someone there, and so I just made the decision to skate ice dance,” Robertson said. “I love the performance aspect of it.”

Cornwell and Robertson met in 2021 during an ice dance skater development camp. The two had been selected individually to attend, as they had both placed in the top nine in the country that year. Both of them had other partners at the time but became fast friends. The two kept in touch

and then independently decided to move to Novi, where some of the best coaches in the world teach.

Then at the start of the skating season last May, the two found themselves without partners and decided to join forces. They had only four weeks to put together their routines before their first competition, but they managed to skate away with gold medals.

“They’ve only been together for about six months, but to see them, you think they’ve been together for years,” WaishesCornwell said.

Cornwell said that they have a good energy together and that he is the more “chill” of the two.

“We balance each other out, and it works really well, I think,” said Cornwell.

Robertson agreed, saying she likes how well they mesh together. She credited this to the fact that they were friends before they became partners and said that helps to give them the edge on the ice.

Norton agreed with Cornwell’s description of his and Robertson’s relationship on the ice. She said her daughter gets hyper focused on the job of the sport, while Cornwell’s mindset is, “We’re going to do this and it’s going to be good,” and agreed that they balance each other out.

In order to achieve success, the teens maintain a rigorous practice schedule and follow specific diets. The two practice for approximately eight hours a day, often starting at 7:45 a.m. and not ending until 5 p.m. Practice includes on-ice training and off-ice instruction in various forms of dance and lifts, and workouts at local gyms. Their schedule is so intense that both of them participate in virtual school programs.

After practice, Cornwell spends his weekday evenings working to complete his high school education through Novi High School’s virtual program. He said he spends about three to four hours each night working on his schoolwork. In order to have less stress during the skating season, Cornwell takes classes year-round. Both Cornwell and his mom praised the school district for helping him to succeed academically while working to achieve his ice dance dreams.

Waishes-Cornwell said that Novi High School counselor Rebecca Chinn has really “jumped through hoops” to ensure that Cornwell can complete his high school education while competing in ice dance, and the virtual program still offers him the opportunity to attend school functions such as football games, homecoming and prom.

Tammy Raffle, Novi Virtual success coach, said that the Novi Virtual program serves a population of students who are unSee ICE DANCERS on page 14A

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NEWS & NOTES BIDEN GIVES HOPE TO WHELAN FAMILY

President Joe Biden gave hope to the family of Novi resident Paul Whelan on Thanksgiving Day by acknowledging his absence and saying that he is not giving up on returning the Marine veteran to the U.S., according to a statement from his brother, David Whelan. Whelan has been held captive in Russia for nearly five years and has been bypassed in two prisoner swaps during that time.

“On a day of giving thanks and of family gatherings, it meant a lot for us to be able to tell Paul that people were still engaged in his freedom,” David Whelan said in a statement.

Whelan was recently attacked by another prisoner at the labor camp where he is being held captive, according to a statement from David Whelan. He said that Paul was working at a sewing table at around 1:30 p.m.

Moscow time Nov. 28 when a new prisoner got upset at Paul Whelan and hit Paul Whelan in the face, which broke his glasses. The new prisoner then attempted to hit him a second time, according to the statement. Paul Whelan then stood up to block the second attempt, and other prisoners intervened on his behalf.

“Since the guards will not enter the workshop, Paul was at the mercy of this prisoner and had to go looking for a guard to report the attack to. Paul described the attack as relatively minor but has reported it to the prison camp’s deputy warden, and he has asked the prison administration to allow him to speak to (the) prosecutor’s office for investigation,” said David Whelan. “He is also concerned that these sorts of attacks can occur any time and, due to the various sharp implements in the workshop including the shears the other prisoner was holding today, could escalate into a far more serious attack. Paul is a target because he is an American and anti-American sentiment is not uncommon among the other prisoners.”

David Whelan said that his parents have shared the audio from their phone call with Whelan with the State Department so that officials are aware of the situation and can address the issue with the Russian Government.

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DEC. 8-10

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DEC. 9

Pop-Up Market: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Novi Public Library, 45255 10 Mile Road, novilibrary.org Santa 5K Run/Walk: 10 a.m., also 1-Mile Jingle Run/Walk at 11 a.m., Northville Athletix, 560 S. Main St., livingandlearningcenter.org/santarun

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Holiday concert: Performance by Novi Choralaires, 4 p.m., Faith Community Presbyterian Church, 44400 W. 10 Mile Road in Novi, novichoralaires.org Novi Food Pantry: 6-7 p.m., Faith Community Presbyterian Church, 44400 W. 10 Mile Road in Novi, faithnovi.org/food

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Santa offering video calls with kids, not pets

Santa Claus will be making video calls to Novi children, but not pets, this year.

Santa’s North Pole Phone Co. is working in conjunction with the city of Novi to connect Novi children to Mr. Claus.

Calls will take place between 5 and 8 p.m. Dec. 18-19. Each call will last approximately three minutes.

Missed calls will be reattempted only if there is time after all calls have been made. Parents are instructed not to call back if their child misses the call.

To register for Santa to call your child, go to cityofnovi.org. Questions can be directed to the email communityrelations@cityofnovi.org.

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Kathy Crawford, a lifelong Novi resident, will share her personal insight regarding how the holidays have been celebrated in the city since before it was a city. She is expected to share her personal holiday memories and some Novi history, as she covers how the holidays were celebrated in the 1930s to the present day. The Novi history event will be held 2-3 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Lakeshore Lodge, 601 S. Lake Drive. There is no charge for this event, and all ages are welcome to attend. Register at cityofnovi.org/12days/novi-holiday-history.

Shop Small Pop-Up Market to be held at Novi Public Library A small pop-up market will be held at the Novi Public Library 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 9. The market will feature a variety of local crafters and other vendors for holiday purchases. Vendors include Ann’s Animals and Other Things, Kate’s Crocheted Creations, Led by Grace Tupperware, Homeglow Candles, Odd Stuff by Jen, Skincare Social Club, Tollgate Farm’s 4-H Club, Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea, Make a Mess, and many more.

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state runner-up last year, and a motivated Maisano was ready to achieve something that had never been accomplished in Novi history.

Scoring 417.60 points, 4.15 points ahead of the runner-up, Maisano became the first diving state champion in school history. Maisano is also the 6-dive and 11-dive record holder for Novi.

“It’s super cool,” Maisano said. “I’ve been working really hard for this, so it’s really cool to be able to accomplish this.”

Maisano jumped to state runner-up last season after finishing 16th in the 2021 state finals, and she continued to improve each year.

Novi diving coach Don Mason said Maisano’s determination was the key to her success this season.

“Each year, we see a difference in the athletes, and with each year she became more willing to do the little things, the hard things and the boring things that it takes to be a champion,” Mason said. “She’s a very hard worker and she’s very deserving. She had to overcome a lot of obstacles, and she put a lot of time into it. It’s rewarding to see her succeed in this.”

Mason said the judges were looking for dives under pressure and the degree of difficulty of the dive, and Maisano excelled in both during her 11 dives. The 11 dive consists of five voluntary dives and six optional dives from the five diving groups, which include forward, back, reverse, inward and twisting. The voluntary dives consist of one from each diving group, the diver’s choice, while the optional dives are six different dives with all five groups represented, and one group represented twice.

Maisano said she stuck with the dives she was comfortable with, and it paid off.

“I’d definitely say my fronts and my inwards,” Maisano said, naming her best dives.

“They’re in my first five dives. All my first five are front and inwards, and it just kind of gives me a little confidence boost starting off the meets with them, because they’re my best and most comfortable group that I’m super consistent in.”

An inward dive is when a diver has her back toward the water and springs backward while rotating forward toward the diving board, and a front dive is when the diver faces the water and jumps from the diving board, rotating the body forward.

A four-year diver at Novi, Maisano ended her senior season undefeated, winning the Oakland County Championship, the Kensington Lakes Activities Association, and the Michigan Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association meets this season.

Maisano will continue her diving career at Cleveland State University, where she plans to study nursing.

Between the nursing program and meeting the team, Maisano said Cleveland State was a perfect fit.

“Their nursing program is amazing, and the coaches and the team were super welcoming,” Maisano said. “I just kind of knew this was the team I wanted to be on and the atmosphere they provided.”

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Council member David Staudt Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

There is a new mayor in town, and his name is Justin Fischer.

Fischer was sworn in at 6:45 p.m. Nov. 20, along with reelected City Council members Laura Marie Casey and David Staudt, and newly elected Council member Matt Heintz.

The elected officials were given their oaths of office by the justices of the 52-1 District Court in the City Council chambers just ahead of that night’s scheduled council meeting. The majority of those elected had family members by their side while taking their oaths.

Prior to being sworn into office, the city hosted a public welcome gathering in the Civic Center atrium for those newly elected.

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Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts in Detroit’s holiday programming includes the soulful and jazzy Dave Koz and Friends 25th Anniversary Christmas Tour Dec. 7 and the witty, musical show “One Sleepy Night” — about a grandfather, his telescope and the meaning of Christmas — Dec. 15. Tickets: www.musichall.org or (313) 887-8500.

“Our holiday lineup is a great illustration of Music Hall’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, which really dates back to our founding in 1928 as a variety house,” Music Hall Director of Development Julie Gervais said via email. “This holiday season has dance, a couple of different musical genres, and a brand-new Urban Theater production — a musical that we’re all excited to see for the first time!”

The Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, located on the main campus of Macomb Community College in Clinton Township, will feature the holiday shows Celtic Angels Christmas Dec. 8, the Detroit Concert Choir Dec. 9, the Macomb Symphony Orchestra Dec. 10 and PRISM Men’s Chorus Dec. 16. Tickets: (586) 286-2222 or www.macombcenter.com.

Also in Macomb County, singer Karen Newman will be joined by Frankie Scinta for a concert of holiday classics Dec. 17 at the Andiamo Celebrity Showroom in Warren.

Tickets: www.andiamoshowroom.com or (586) 268-3200.

Broadway in Detroit will offer the family-oriented dance and music mashup of Tchaikovsky and rap during “The Hip Hop Nutcracker” Dec. 9 and “Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer The Musical” Dec. 15 and 16, both at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit, and the Gregory Porter 2023 holiday tour Dec. 22 at the Detroit Opera House. Tickets: (313) 887-1256 or www.broadwayin detroit.com.

After a four-year absence, the Rackham Choir — Detroit’s oldest choir — presents its signature jazz gospel and classical mix, “Too Hot to Handel,” Jan. 13 at the Detroit Opera House. This 20th anniversary production had been staged over the holidays in the past but has been moved to Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend. Tickets: (313) 237-7464 or www.detroitopera.org.

Meadow Brook Theatre, on the Oakland University campus in Rochester, will

stage its 41st annual production of “A Christmas Carol” — based on the Charles Dickens novel — through Dec. 24, with longtime MBT favorite Thomas D. Mahard starring as Ebenezer Scrooge and Conrad Nichols, of Shelby Township, and Chase Thomas, of Oxford, alternating as Tiny Tim. Tickets: (248) 377-3300, www.ticketmaster. com or www.mbtheatre.com.

“We have a lot of people who come back year after year,” MBT Managing Director Cheryl Marshall said in a press release.

“It’s a little like a reunion both on stage and in the audience. Some families are on their third and fourth generations coming together to see the show as part of their holiday traditions.”

“Home Alone in Concert” Dec. 13 was sold out at press time, but the Detroit Symphony Orchestra has plenty of other seasonal concerts for all ages at the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center in Detroit. The 11-member vocal ensemble Voctave will perform sans the orchestra during “It Feels Like Christmas” Dec. 8. A Tiny Tots concert by Fox & Branch will offer rootsy sing-alongs Dec. 9. The short film “The Snowman” will be accompanied by the DSO during a Young People’s Family Concert Dec. 9. The DSO plays its annual “Home for the Holidays” shows Dec. 15-17. “The Music of the Nutcracker with the DSO” Dec. 20 and “‘Elf ’ in Concert” Dec. 22-23 round out the programming. Tickets: (313) 576-5111 or www.detroitsymphony.com.

“Orchestra Hall is a magical place during the holiday season: from classical, pops, and family performances, to our beloved Home for the Holidays program,” DSO Creative Director of Popular and Special Programming Jessica Slais said by email.

“We invite Detroit audiences to celebrate cherished holiday traditions and make new memories with the DSO.” 313 Presents brings a wide range of festive productions to various venues. Detroit’s Fox Theatre will host “A Magical Cirque Christmas” Dec. 8, “Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet” Dec. 10, Brett Eldridge’s Christmas concert Dec. 15, Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis Dec. 17, “The Illusionists — Magic of the Holidays” Dec. 21-23 and Charlie Wilson Dec. 31. Little Caesars Arena will feature TransSiberian Orchestra Dec. 23 and WWE Holiday Tour Dec. 27. Tickets: (800) 745-3000 or www.313presents.com.

Take in the vibrant wonder of the Magic of Lights tours through Dec. 30 at Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston. Tickets: www.magicoflights.com.

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This was done for vacancies that occurred in 2009, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2019 and 2020. During those years, the number of applicants ranged from four to 13. Each time a vacancy occurred, the city published a notice in the newspaper two weeks before the date set for interviews for interested people to apply. According to city officials, this method provides a clear and open process that meets the requirements of the Open Meetings Act. There is also no set method for voting on the candidates. In each of the six previous appointments, city officials said, the vote was done by written ballot as opposed to a voice motion and vote, as signed ballots are public record.

“There are three of us who have been through the application-vacancy process before: Mayor Pro Tem (Laura Marie Casey), Council member (David) Staudt and myself.

And we’ve been through this process several times, appointing people in 2009, ’10, ’14, ’18, ’19, ’20. We followed a certain process, and city staff have come to me and was prepared to go ahead and move forward in that direction,” said Fischer.

Casey said she has been through the

process four times and agreed that following the appointment process is an appropriate way to fill the council seat. She said many people come forward each time with interest in the council.

“I think our process is fair. There is an interview process. There is an application process. So I’m generally in favor of us continuing to follow the process that previous councils have followed,” said Casey.

Councilman Brian Smith said that all the recent appointments to fill vacant council seats were for 12 months or less, and none of the vacancies occurred immediately after an election. Smith suggested that instead of using the interview process, the council use the results of the recent election to put the person who had the fourth-highest number of votes, Sujata Raman, into office.

“This time we have a pretty clear indication of what the voters wanted, and I feel that warrants a different approach,” said Smith.

Smith made a motion in favor of Raman and was seconded by Councilwoman Ericka Thomas.

“I feel like the voters just gave us an ordered list in the order that they would want them,” Thomas said. “In my opinion, the hardest job interview that you can do is to run for office. It is very difficult to put your-

self out there. It takes a lot of hard work, a lot of talking to people. It takes a commitment.

You go through interviews. You go through candidate forums. It’s the hardest thing that you can do, and that shows a commitment and a dedication to your community when you are willing to put yourself through that, and I find it very difficult to think that we could make a better choice with a short interview process here.”

Thomas also said that Raman is an Indian American woman and would bring representation to the large and underrepresented community of Indian Americans living in the city.

“I feel like it does matter. I wouldn’t bring someone in simply because of that reason, but with all the other things stated — the work that was done and the fact that all of the clear public support — we have 5,600-some people came out and voted, and she was the next person in line. I think that that representation and the voice of our community matters. So I say we listen to the voters and we consider going to the next person. I don’t think the six of us can make a better decision than what the people have already told us,” Thomas said.

Newly elected Council member Matt Heintz agreed with Thomas and Smith. He said that to go though the interview process

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seemed “a bit much.” He said it didn’t seem right for six people to cast their votes for the new council member when 12,000 did in the recent election.

“The voice of the people is very important to listen to. For me running for City Council, what I ran for was to listen — listen to the voters, listen to the residents,” Heintz said. “So it’s very important to really weigh just the value of us passing six votes or really listening to the 12,000 votes that were just passed. So I think it’s really important that we appoint Sujata Raman, as she was just recently the fourth-highest vote-getter. … I’d like to think that all of us in these positions are listening to the voters and following the guidance of what they are wanting and what they are interested in.”

The council was deadlocked on the vote, with three council members, Smith, Thomas and Heintz, voting to appoint Raman, and three council members, Casey, Fischer and Staudt, voting against it. The council then took a vote to initiate the interview process. This passed by a vote of 4-2, with Smith as the deciding vote to approve the interview process. The majority of public comments at the meeting favored appointing Raman.

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CRIME WATCH Catalytic converters reported stolen from mall parking lot

A man’s catalytic converter was stolen from his car while he was shopping at Twelve Oaks Mall on Black Friday, Nov. 24.

The man told police he went into the mall at 7:30 p.m., and when he returned to his vehicle at 11 p.m., he noticed that his catalytic converter was missing. Police requested mall security footage of the incident, but no suspects were discovered, and the case has since been closed.

On Nov. 25, a police officer working a special detail at Twelve Oaks Mall was notified by mall security of a stolen catalytic converter incident. Mall security provided the officer with the suspects’ license plate and vehicle information, and the officer advised police officers in the area to be on the lookout. The incident was witnessed by a couple who were parked directly next to their mother’s 2012 Ford Escape, from which the convertor was stolen. It is estimated that the converter is worth $2,000, according to the report.

Police searched the area for the suspects’ vehicle but could not find it, and no suspect information could be developed for prosecution. The case was closed pending more information.

A catalytic converter was stolen from a 2011 Ford Escape parked near Macy’s Dec. 2. The owner contacted police and reported that his exhaust had been cut from his vehicle. He said he arrived at the mall at 4 p.m., and when he tried to leave the mall at 5:20 p.m., he heard a loud noise coming from his exhaust. The report said that aside from the catalytic converter, no other parts were damaged.

According to the report, mall surveillance did not show anything happening near the vehicle during the time the man was at the mall. The man was given a report number and filed a claim with his insurance. To date, no suspect has been found and the case has been closed.

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A man contacted police after discovering that his socket set worth an estimated $400-$600, and about $20-$30 in change, had been stolen from his Ford F-150 truck while it was parked west of Center Street and north of North Hills Drive at the North Hills Village Apartments.

The man told police that he had parked the truck at around 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, and discovered the items missing when he went to go to work at 5:25 a.m. Nov. 27.

When asked by police, the man said that he must have left the vehicle unlocked, as no damage was done to his vehicle.

The case has been closed until more information is discovered.

shoved the items into the employee, hitting him in his chest and his face. The male suspect was able to get past him and tried walking toward the parking lot.

The employee said he then tried to grab the male suspect from behind to stop him from leaving the store. The male suspect then elbowed the employee in the face and hit him an unknown number of times, according to the report. All of the merchandise was recovered.

Upon reviewing footage from the store’s loss prevention department, police were not able to identify the suspect, as he was wearing a face mask, and the footage of the female suspect also was not usable for identification purposes. The woman did not appear to be involved in the assault. The case has been closed pending further information.

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Macy’s employee assaulted during attempted robbery

When police got to the scene of an attempted robbery at Macy’s shortly after 9 p.m. Nov. 24, they were met by an employee who had blood all over his hands and shirt, a swollen right eye, and paper towel in his nose to stop it from bleeding.

The employee told police that he had been assaulted during a theft. He stated that a male suspect and a female suspect had entered the store near Starbucks at approximately 8:51 p.m. The male suspect went directly to the Ralph Lauren area and began looking around, then went into the bathroom for a short time. The male suspect then came back to the sales floor and selected two Valentino men’s fragrance sets, one retailing for $175 and the other for $140, and set them on a shelf near the exit.

The female suspect then approached and handed the male suspect two Gucci fragrance sets worth $175 and $68, and a pair of Ugg boots valued at $140. After a moment, the male suspect collected all of the fragrance sets and the boots and headed toward the exit, the employee reported to police. He said that the male suspect was walking directly behind the female suspect as they exited.

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The mom contacted police after trying to locate the missing wallet. After taking the report in the police lobby, a cadet attempted

to contact mall security, but the mall was closed at that time. A detective later was able to retrieve surveillance footage and said that it appeared that a person behind the young man and his mother quickly approached the counter and left without making a purchase.

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Caesars Arena. Finally, Magic of Lights, the dazzling drive-through spectacular spanning 1.5 miles, has returned to Pine Knob Music Theatre through December 30.”

Have a Santa-worthy belly laugh during the hilarious sketches that make up “Into the Santaverse,” the 13th annual original holiday revue at GoComedy! in Ferndale. The show runs Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 23 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7. Tickets or more info: (248) 327-0575 or www.gocomedy.net.

For a big, bold dose of cheer, the Motor City Brass Band will perform “Sounds of the Season” at 3 p.m. Dec. 17 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center in Dearborn. Tickets or more information:

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timated that around 2,000 people were in attendance at Light the Lights! She said the nice weather was probably a factor in making the event successful.

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“Motor City Brass Band looks forward to getting you in the holiday spirit with music for every age,” Music Director and Conductor Gordon Ward said by email.

“In addition to your holiday favorites, we are also pleased to present ‘Christmas is Coming!’ — a new piece by composer Paul Lovatt-Cooper.”

The Ringwald Theatre, inside Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center in Ferndale, will present Vince Kelley’s “Jingle Babs” through Dec. 18. The comedic show imagines Barbra Streisand doing a live TV show in conjunction with her 1967 Christmas album, except that a terrible snowstorm has prevented her special guests from getting to the studio, forcing the studio staff band to improvise. Tickets: www. theringwald.com.

“Light the Lights is a wonderful community event,” Novi Mayor Pro Tem Laura Marie Casey said via email. “It was great to see so many families enjoy the activities and I thought the City team did a great job organizing and managing it!”

Handy said organizers plan to hold the event in the same fashion next year as well.

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able to attend traditional in-person classes.

She said Novi High School virtual students are able to take a variety of electives, including AP courses, in addition to the core courses, and they are provided with live daily instruction on Zoom by Novi teachers.

“Cooper is a perfect example of how we are able to provide options for families who still want a Novi education but need flexibility due to extenuating factors like elite athletic training, overseas travel, illness and many other variables,” said Raffle.

However, it’s not just the skaters who have to sacrifice in order to achieve their dreams, but their parents and families as well. Waishes-Cornwell and Norton estimate that they spend approximately $100,000 a year on skating-related expenses, including multiple different types of coaches, choreographers, travel expenses, costumes, skates, weekly massages, etc. However, along with the pocketbook, it also puts a strain on family unity. Cornwell’s parents purchased a condo in Novi in order for him to be trained at the Novi Ice Arena by world-renowned coach Igor Shpilband. His sister remains in LA, and his parents rotate between the two

households every six weeks, sacrificing time with each other, as when one parent is here, the other parent is in LA. Norton made a similar sacrifice so that Robertson can train in Novi. Norton only goes home to see her husband in Nashville once a month.

According to Robertson, the willpower and determination and dedication to her sport came naturally to her. However, Cornwell said that it is difficult sometimes. He said it is challenging to balance schoolwork with skating and a social life, and he often misses his family and friends. Still, both of them say that the sacrifices are worth it to achieve their dream.

“It’s OK. It will be worth the gold medal,” Robertson said.

The couple aspires to compete together in the Olympics one day, but said that is still several years off, as they are only competing at the novice level right now. They will compete in Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 22-26 against other couples who placed in the top five at the national event last month. They hope to find success in that event and be invited to compete in an international competition in Italy come February.

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The event allowed the public to interact with the officials over light refreshments.

Fischer opened his first meeting as mayor with words of congratulations to Casey and Staudt on their reelections, and he welcomed Heintz.

“Clearly, the voters have appreciated your dedication and rewarded you by returning you to this table,” Fischer said to Casey and Staudt.

Fischer also acknowledged those who recently retired from public service, Hugh Crawford and former Mayor Bob Gatt. Crawford served the city for decades. During his time in office he held positions of council member, mayor pro tem, county commissioner and state representative. Fischer indicated that the city would be celebrating Crawford’s service at the next council meeting, on Dec. 11.

In regard to the former mayor, Fischer spoke of Gatt’s

lifetime of service to the city as a police officer for 28 years and then as an elected official for an additional 20 years.

“I just want everyone to think about that; quick math tells me that that is about 500 or more Monday nights that Mayor Gatt dedicated to this community, and that doesn’t include all the other meetings, events, etc., that go along with elected office,” Fischer said. “Mayor Gatt was recently quoted as saying, ‘The best part of Novi is simple — the people.’ I agree. It’s dedicated people like him who have given a lifetime to making Novi what it is today. … Mayor Gatt, I hope you found the place in Novi that is 85 degrees and sunny and that you are enjoying a council-meeting-free Monday night.”

Fischer then appointed Casey to the position of mayor pro tem. Casey was reelected this year for her fourth term. Fischer pointed out that in the last three elections, she has received the highest number of votes. Casey will hold the position for the next two years.

“It’s an honor to be asked by Mayor Fischer to serve as Mayor Pro Tem,” Casey said via email.

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munity,” Raman said. “I’m very humbled by it and I’m not going to lie: I’m disappointed by the decision of the council because I think that we just had an election, and I think it was Council member Thomas who said that an application and interview process is fine if you don’t have election results immediately available, and we do. So I am disappointed that the council thinks they should substitute their voices for those of the voters. But that’s their decision, I guess.”

Raman said she was not sure if she would be applying for the seat, as it is a decision for her and her family.

The council made a public announcement via email and on its website Nov. 27 asking people to apply for council. The applications were accepted until Dec. 6. The council plans to interview candidates during its Dec. 11 meeting and is expected to appoint someone to the council during its Dec. 18 meeting.

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You can’t buy a mature tree. You have to plant the seed, train its roots, cultivate the land and nurture the tree as it grows stronger and flourishes.

Leaf and Bud founder and CEO Mark Savaya, Detroit’s “Henry Ford of Cannabis,” applied that same philosophy to his business, which is transforming the cannabis industry in metro Detroit and communities across Michigan by rehabilitating long shuttered (and in some cases historical) properties, employing hundreds of workers and providing the very finest products at the best prices for consumers.

“At Leaf and Bud, we cultivate in-house, from seed to sell. We do cultivation, processing and retail under one roof,” Savaya said.

Leaf and Bud is open for business at two locations in Detroit: at its headquarters on Livernois, south of Fenkell Avenue, and on Gratiot Avenue. They’re also up and running on Sherwood Avenue in Center Line, and on Dequindre Road in Hazel Park.

Other locations include Lenox Township, Battle Creek, New Buffalo (on the west side of the state) and downtown Ann Arbor (open soon).

Leaf and Bud’s products include the finest flower, gummies, oil, cartridges and accessories.

“There was a lot of R&D that went into the ‘Mark Savaya Collection,’ a lot of trial and error, lost strains and endless hours. It was finally accomplished with the triumph of the hybrid born from Lemon Cherry Gelato and Sherbert Gelato strain,” Savaya said. “This high potency euphoric strain has become immensely popular in my collection, and no one has the cut.”

Leaf and Bud is dedicated to giving back to the community by transforming properties in the neighborhoods it calls home. That includes a former Coca-Cola facility and the former Farmer Jack distribution center in Detroit, and the Sanders chocolate factory in Highland Park.

Savaya is also committed to giving those convicted of nonviolent drug offenses a second chance through employment.

“They’re the best workers.

They love what they do,” Savaya said. “It’s a win-win situation. They get a second chance in life, and we give hope to the right people.”

Savaya said the success enjoyed by Leaf and Bud has allowed him to give back to hospitals, churches and shelters in the community.

“I started this business with nothing at all except my own knowledge! I ended up growing myself and growing a wonderful team with over 350 employees,” Savaya said. “I work hard for everything, and I just want to help others to be just as successful! I’m always here to help anyone in any way I can.”

Controlling its product from seed to sale and supplying its own retail inventory allows Leaf and Bud to offer customers the very best wholesale prices.

“We cultivate everything in-house, so we sell it to the consumers for the wholesale price,” Savaya said. “That’s only at Leaf and Bud. We have over 8,000 lights growing, indoor cultivation.”

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Griffin yearned to open his own automotive “Watching James grow from an 18-year-old to repair shop. a married family man and highly accomplished “At that time I was just a technician doing ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Master it on the side while working a regular job and Technician as well as an ASE Diesel Certified raising a family,” he said. “I started off with one Technician has been like watching one of our hoist in my garage at own kids grow up. home.” “ Jo d i e C h a p m a n , When Bill finally who started at 16 years old and now, at 18, o p e n e d G r i f f i n’s is an ASE Certified Neighborhood Auto Technician, is one of the Clinic on Nov. 7, 2007, newest additions we look he had no idea how far forward to grooming his dream would take as an industry leader him. and innovator. Curt Business has steadily Dewitt joined us after grown at his full-service working for a dealership shop, where he and his Bill and Jennifer Griffin for 24 years because he fellow technicians work on foreign and domestic cars, classic cars, trucks, sports vehicles and muscle cars, and also do diesel and fleet repair.

“It’s a surreal moment for us to be in business 16 years,” Bill said. “To grow from a side gig to having our 11,000-square-foot facility with 11 bays has been a dream come true for myself and my wife, Jennifer.”

Many family-owned automotive repair operations are disappearing, Bill explained, because owners are retiring or being bought out by investment firms.

“We are one of the last few of a dying breed of true family-owned automotive repair businesses with family-owned values,” he noted. “The key to our longevity is that we are true experts in our field. We look forward to giving our customers the best automotive service for many more years.”

Bill and Jennifer find it gratifying to help their employees live their best lives.

“We have spent our time building a superstar team and finally feel like we have exactly what we need,” Bill said, adding that one of their longestserving employees, James Stearns, has been with

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Without these guys 16 years probably wouldn’t have been possible.”

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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.

We build all year long! BUILT BEST BARNS IN A RUSH? CALL US!!!! Best Quality, Best Service.

Now in our 25TH Year! Over 4,000 Buildings in Mid Michigan Call for QUOTES License/Insured 989-205-2534

Published: December 6, 2023

0275-2349

Antiques & Collectibles BUYING

Coins, Sport Cards & Stamps Collections

Top $$$ Call 248-471-4451

POLE BARNS

Moving Sales

MOVING SALE Dec 8th, 9-4pm Dec 9th, 9-3pm 1577 Colony Dr. Rochester Hills

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Job Training/Education

CONSTRUCTION APPRENTICESHIP The JATC for the Pipefitting Industry and Pipefitters, Steamfitters, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Service Local Union #636 of the United Association will be accepting applications for our Construction Apprenticeship beginning Monday, November 20,2023, through December 20, 2023. Then again starting Tuesday, January 2, 2024 through January 25, 2024. Application days and times will be as followed: Monday, Tuesdays & Thursdays from 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturdays: December 9th & 16th, also January 6, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Qualifications necessary for an applicant to be considered are: 1. Must be 18 years of age or older.

2. Complete the application and return to the Pipefitting Industry Training Center with: a. A valid driver’s license. b. High School diploma or high school equivalency (GED) certificate. c. There is a $45.00 testing fee that will be collected when turning in the application.

The Pipefitting Industry Training Center is located at 636 Executive Drive in Troy, MI between John R and Dequindre, north of E. 14 Mile Road.

PH: 248-585-0636 No resumes please.

For more information, please visit our website at : www.pipefitters636tc.org Help Wanted General

Help Wanted General

DIRECT CARE WORKER POSITION Full/Part-Time, Morning shifts.

Assisting residents in a group home in Hazel Park. DCW trained preferred, But will train.

SUBWAY NOW HIRING

Call 313-377-4486

LOOKING For Road Warriors, Driven Sales, Leaders Only Need Apply.

248-250-3259

Crew Members, Managers & Assistant Managers.

Restaurant & Management Experience Preferred.

•Sign on Bonus •Competitive Pay •Advancement Opportunities •Flexible Scheduling •Friendly Work Environment

CALL TODAY!

586-216-2124

0330-2347

This is a drug free Program. An individual tentatively selected for entrance into the Program after testing and interview will be required to submit to a drug test, which will include testing for marijuana.

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BATHROOM REMODELING

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

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

Carpentry GOT ROT?

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

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Carpet Cleaning

CARPET

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

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•Chimney Cleanings Starting at-$110 & 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

CLEANING LADY

with 10-yr experience is looking for work. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly Excellent references.

Flexible hours.

Bonded & insured.

248-890-8830

Chimney Service

Gutters

CHIMNEYS, INC

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

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

Electrical

Handyman Services

586-755-3636

AA4DABLE HANDYMAN

$125 Sweep & Safety Inspection

586-431-0591

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

BEST-Price-Period 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

CASTLE ELECTRIC

586-634-1152

(direct cell phone #) Panel upgrades, generators, hot tubs, 220 lines.

ALL SERVICE Licensed & Insured Dependable, quality work!

License#-6111359

Gutters A.M.G. Gutters & Downspouts. Owner operated.

Seamless gutter installation and repair specialist. Builders License #2101202369 www.amgapplied services.com Fully Insured

248-828-7998 GUTTERS & WINDOW CLEANING INSURED TOM MICOLI

313-656-9402

Home Improvement, Tile, Hardwood-Floors, Kitchen/Bath Remodeling, Plumbing, Electrical, Painting, Hauling, Clean-outs, Any Home Repairs, Free Estimates, 30% Discount, Accept All Major Credit Cards

586-822-5100

A#1 REPAIR SERVICES: GUTTERS Clean/Repair Install Guards SIDING Vinyl-Siding/Alum-Trim Gable/SoffitVents/Shutters ROOF Leaks/Shingles Vents/Caps

248-892-1927

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 **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

Hauling & Waste Removal

Landscaping & Water Gardens

BURLY GUYS JUNK REMOVAL

DOLL'S LANDSCAPING

removes ANYTHING! Appliances, furniture, basement cleanouts, hoarders all welcome!

Call or Text

248-224-2188

FALL CLEAN-UPS! Tree & Shrub Removal, Pruning, Trimming, In or Outdoor Clean-outs, Debri Removal, Hauling

Painting

2 BROTHERS PAINTING Complete Interior/Exterior

Call Frank 248-303-5897

586-634-0033 Lawn Maintenance

Home Improvement #1 All Remodeling

Kitchen, Bath, Finished-Basements, Paint, Full House Updates, Roof-Repairs.

Decks Built, Licensed/Insured, Free-Estimates, 10%-Senior/Veteran-Disc.

Call Today

Pine Knob Construction

586-274-2000

www.pineknob construction.com ROZE REMODELING LLC.

•Interior Renovations •Kitchens •Bathrooms •Basements •Painting •Vinyl Floors •Fireplaces Free-Estimates Requests: roze cementllc@gmail.com Andre-586-354-7791

Home Repairs EXTERIOR REPAIRS LLC.

Since 1999 Roofing, Siding, Gutters and More!

Reliable Ask, We Might Do It! FREE ESTIMATES

248-242-1511 Kitchens/ Cabinets/ Countertops

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

586-552-5416

mrbacksplash.com

SUPREME OUTDOOR SPECIALISTS Fall-Clean-ups, Lawn Maintenance, Landscaping, Lawncare, Pavers/Patios, Retaining-Walls, Shrub/Tree-Trimming & Removal, Mulching, Gutter-Cleaning, 35-Years in Business Free-Estimates

586-727-3924

Painting 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) ANDERSON Painting & Carpentry

• Wood Repair • Power Wash • Free-Estimates

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Painting

Painting

(586)229-4267 American Painting

PRO TOUCH PAINTING LLC.

•Residential/Commercial •Interior •Power Washing •Insurance •Drywall •Plaster Repair •Clean-outs •Home Repairs •Senior-Discounts.

•Guaranteed-Work.

•25-yrs Experience.

FARR'S PAINTING

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

248-345-3308

farrsmoldremoval.com

WOW PAINTING Residential/Commercial

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

248-990-5388

Complete Interior/Exterior Services Plaster/Drywall & Water Damage Repairs.

Wood-Staining.

Wallpaper-Removal.

Kitchen/Cabinet Refinishing Insured/References.

Free-Estimates

PEAK PAINTING

DELUXE WALLCOVERING

586-722-8381

586-354-3032 248-974-4012

LLC.

Interior/Exterior Painting 25 Years Experience Licensed/Insured Call Robert

989-387-8129

wowpaintingmi.com

Custom-Painting, Commercial/Residential, interior/exterior.

Drywall-repair, paper removal, carpentry.

30-yr.-exp. Free estimates, senior discounts, insured.

Credit-cards accepted.

Now Hiring!!!

0325-2302

Bathrooms

Interior/Exterior Winter Discount-15% 30-yrs-experience, Power-washing, Drywall repairs, Staining, Free-Estimates.

All Work Guaranteed.

Affordable Prices.

Senior Discount/Insured.

248-495-3512

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 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

MASTER PLUMBER

Sewer & Drain Service.

Remodeling, repairs, new installations.

Free estimates, senior rates.

35+yrs exp.

Call Paul

248-904-5822 Lic.#8109852

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Plumbing

THE 1980S

Motor City Plumbing & Drain

Family Owned & Operated

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

Restriction May Apply

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

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FREE Camera with Drain Cleaning

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CAPITAL PLUMBING

CAPITAL PLUMBING

Roofing

MASTER PLUMBER, LICENCED AND INSURED FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS

AA4DABLE ROOFING

DRAIN CLEANING SEWER CAMERA COMMERCIAL

WATER HEATERS SUMP PUMPS RESIDENTIAL

0133-2345

CALL US TODAY FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE SERVICING THE TRI- COUNTY AREA FOR OVER 30 YEARS *SENIOR/MILITARY DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE

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EMERGENCIES HAPPEN!

We Stay Open 24/7 To Handle Any Plumbing Problems Day Or Night!

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0335-2330

Plumbing

Roofing

WATERWORK Plumbing.com

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

248-542-8022

Same Day Emergency Service Available Reliable/Experienced License#8003885

Roofing MICHAEL NORTON BUILDER

Family Owned/Operated Since 1965 Licensed/Insured Specializing in all home improvement needs and insurance claims.

One call does it all!

Free-Estimates

586-436-9600 586-443-8671

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FREE

ESTIMATES! • DRAIN CLEANING • WATER HEATERS • DISPOSALS • LEAK REPAIRS • SUMP PUMPS • REMODELS & MORE • BOILERS the Macomb & Oak g n i l v and We offer senior, S er Count eas! military, and new y Ar customer discounts!

•Drain Cleaning •Sewer Camera •Water Heaters •Sump Pumps •Backflow Testing

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

248-707-4851

Accept credit cards Family-owned Over 30 years exp.

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

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, StumpGrinding, Gutters, Leaf Clean-up, Season-Firewood (stacking-wood/extra charge), Free-Estimates.

10% Senior-Discounts.

(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

ACROSS 1. *”Heaven’s on Fire” band 5. *Setting of “Cheers” TV show 8. Derive 13. “I’m ____ you!”

14. Gas station brand 15. Affirmatives 16. Image in Orthodox Church 17. *Robert Wagner or Stephanie Powers, on TV 18. *Vote for H.W. Bush, e.g.

19. *Weird Al’s last name 21. Forum, pl.

22. Dog-____ book 23. Clingy plant 24. Spiky succulent 27. Accumulates (2 words) 31. Turkish military leader 32. Consequence 35. *Wintour of Vogue 36. Zoroaster follower 38. E in B.C.E. 39. #53 Down, third person singular 40. Do like exhaust pipe 41. Hertz’ offering 43. Extra cost 44. Expert, in U.K. (2 words) 46. *Ricky Martin’s boy band 48. Arrival time acronym 49. *Piano player Lee Curreri on “Fame” 51. *Baltimore player 53. *Mikhail Gorbachev’s policy 56. Recipient of money 57. *Umberto Eco’s “The ____ of the Rose” 58. Oration station 60. Some tournaments 61. In the thick of 62. Place, in French 63. Not at all good 64. Bitty 65. Other than what is DOWN 1. Ornamental pond dweller 2. Deep black 3. Greek promenade 4. Shakespeare’s output 5. * Lou Reed’s “Home of the ____” 6. Like thick smoke 7. Campus military org.

8. Attractive to look at 9. *”Back to the Future” car

10. One on drugs 11. Cecum, pl.

12. Is, in Paris 14. “A horse is ____ ____, of course, of course” 20. Resin-producing tree 23. Took the bait 24. *Christopher Reeve’s sartorial style in “Superman II” 25. Old World lizard 26. Indigenous person from Suriname or Guyana 27. Surveyor’s map 28. Mix-up 29. Not married 30. Promenade in Spain 33. Tournament ranking 34. Remains container 37. *Washington’s volcano Mount ____ ____

39. *Close of “The Big Chill” 41. Genetic initials 42. Entertained 45. Affirm to be true 47. Cavatappi or udon, sing.

49. Scapegoat’s due 50. Fiber crop variety 51. Head of family

52. Deed hearing 53. Chew on 54. Schooner canvas 55. *TV’s “Family ____” 56. Sound of explosion 59. *”Peggy ____ Got Married”

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