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MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Building a car is always a challenge. From the monetary cost to the hours spent hammering out issues only to find a new one, the ability of seeing a project car through is an achievement of commitment to one’s vision. The vision changes from car owner to car owner, ranging from high-powered muscle builds to fabulous lowriders. See AUTORAMA on page 11A Photo by Dean Vaglia

It has cost more than $135,000 to get the old Macomb Township hall moved and repaired since the project began in 2023. Donations of materials, time and funds have kept the project under its $175,000 budget, with township officials planning to use the remaining $40,000 to bring the building into a usable state by the end of 2024.

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MACOMB TOWNSHIP — It takes a lot to move a building: a lot of labor, a lot of time and a lot of money. At the Feb. 14 Macomb Township Board of Trustees meeting, Township Supervisor Frank Viviano said the old township hall move and restoration has cost over $135,000.

“In the course of that move, my colleagues and I have solicited donations from the community,” Viviano said. “There were a lot of interested business partners, people who have done work in the community and thought this was a worthy effort; specifically, Lombardo Homes donated $75,000 towards the effort. F&M Concrete donated the foundation, which was worth almost $7,500. Pamar Enterprises did all the grading and site work, which is valued at

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ABOVE LEFT: The cowboy boots worn by Detroit-born actor Herb Jeffries in the 1937 film “Harlem on the Prairie” are one of the artifacts on display in “Regeneration.” Jeffries, who made his acting debut in this movie, was known as the “Sepia Singing Cowboy” for his baritone singing voice. ABOVE RIGHT: A number of movie posters can be seen by exhibition visitors. BELOW: Costumes from some of the films are on display as movie clips are shown next to them.

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CLINTON TOWNSHIP — It was avant garde cinema hours at the Clinton-Macomb Public Library in early February as the main branch hosted a screening of films from the Ann Arbor Film Festival. Held on the evening of Feb. 1, audiences at the CMPL’s Clinton Township Main Library were shown six short experimental films that were part of the 61st annual festival in 2023. “They choose the films around March and once they’re chosen by the jury, they put them into the two (touring) programs and ship the tour around the county,” said Justine Cucchi-Dietlin, digital services librarian. The short films were made using a variety of techniques ranging from standard filmmaking to stopmotion and mixed media collages, each showcasing the See FILM on page 10A

DETROIT — A largely lost but pivotal part of the history of American cinema is being brought to life by a new exhibition at the Detroit Institute of Arts. “Regeneration: Black Cinema 1898-1971” looks at the films, filmmakers, actors and studios from this period. Originally organized by the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, the exhibition runs Feb. 4 through June 23. The Detroit Film Theatre at the DIA, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, is showing a companion film series that will enable audiences to see some of the movies referenced in the exhibition. “We are honored to present ‘Regeneration,’ a powerful, inspiring and important exhibition that examines the rich and often untold history of Blacks in American cinema,” DIA Director Salvador Salort-Pons said in a press release. “The exhibition explores the critical roles played by pioneering Black actors, filmmakers, and advocates to shape and influence U.S. cinema and culture in the face of enduring racism and discrimination.”

Leslie Raymond, Ann Arbor Film Festival director, introduces a screening of short films from last year’s festival at the ClintonMacomb Public Library on Feb. 1. Photo by Dean Vaglia

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$15,000. Quadrate Companies donated all the blocks for the foundation, which is valued at just over $3,200.” Engineering firm Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick Inc. and Lombardo Homes donated engineering and project management services, respectively. Accounting for the donated time and materials, the township has a current due balance of $56,800 for the project. As it stands now, the old township hall remains unfinished, but the remaining $40,000 in the budget will be spent on finishing the job. “Anybody who has driven by that building sees that (it is) still a little bit of ways from getting that project done,” Viviano said. “It still needs to be painted, windows need to be repaired, doors need to be repaired, we need to pour sidewalks and some other things. Work is continuing to be done.” Remaining parts of the project are expected to come into place over the spring and summer as the township seeks more donations. The old township hall is expected to be in a usable condition by the fall of 2024, though there is no set timeline for the project. A $175,000 budget for the project was set in January 2023.

Flood rescue

Township officials honored members of the Macomb Township Fire Department and the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office for their role in a rescue during floods in January. At approximately 11 p.m. on Jan. 26, firefighters and deputies were dispatched to the scene where a car had gone off the road into a flooded ditch. Firefighters used an extension ladder to get the driver out of the car since pressure from the water forced the doors closed. Firefighters Joe Longo and Joe Warne guided the driver out of her car and

across the ladder while keeping her dry. The responding personnel — Macomb Township Fire Department Lt. Dave Nowak, Sgt. George Leemhuis and firefighters Warne, Longo, Jeff LoPiccolo, Shawn Diamond, Joshua Baade and Justin Friese, along with Macomb County Sheriff ’s Office deputies Jeff Maier and Jeremy Porzondek — were recognized by the board for their work that evening. “You don’t get the recognition you deserve for 90% of what you do,” said Trustee Peter Lucido III. “I love seeing when you actually get the recognition you deserve. Thank you all very much.”

Early voting expansion

Trustees approved expanding early inperson voting to all non-statewide elections in Macomb Township starting with the upcoming May 7 election. Following a move made by Harrison Township earlier in the week, Macomb Township Clerk Kristi Pozzi said making early voting available in all elections would reduce voter confusion. “If I were not to offer early voting for this special election in May, my fear would be that we would get voters that have received information advertising early voting would come in May, find out it’s not there and then not join in the efforts to utilize early voting in August and November, saying, ‘I don’t even know it it’s going to be open,’” Pozzi said. “We don’t want that to happen. We’re providing the resources and the manpower to run early voting at the rec center for nine days, and I want Macomb Township voters to have access to it at all times.” State law requires nine days of early inperson voting for all statewide and federal elections with all other elections left up to the decision of local clerks. Macomb Township is hosting early voting at the township recreation center, located at 20699 Macomb St., in the township municipal complex.

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Rhea L. Combs, director of curatorial affairs for the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, was one of the co-curators of this exhibition. She said there was a “parallel history” between the better-known general history of filmmaking and that of Black cinema. Between 1915 and 1948, more than 150 independent production companies across the United States — including the Maurice Film Co. in Detroit — made what were called “race films,” or films starring Black actors made for Black audiences, at a time when moviegoing was highly segregated. These movies ran the gamut from comedies to Westerns to melodrama. “I think it’s really about a sense of empowerment and pride and possibility,” Combs said. “There has been a longstanding, rich tradition of African American involvement in cinema since the beginning. … We want to make sure we’re expanding the understanding that this is not a separate cinema — it was working alongside American mainstream cinema.” More than half of the films made before 1950 no longer exist and the majority of the race films were lost, said Elliot Wilhelm, curator of film for the DIA. Besides chemical decomposition and the fact that the silver nitrate film stock of the time was notoriously unstable, Wilhelm said early film studios believed that once people had seen a movie, they wouldn’t want to see it again — this was long before the era of streaming, cable or even network television. So, Wilhelm said, studios would routinely melt down movie negatives or positives to make new films. And while Hollywood films were usually stored in climate-controlled facilities, the same wasn’t true for those made by the independents, Wilhelm said. But then there are the exciting discoveries of films thought to be lost, like 1939’s “Reform School,” a film about prison reform that starred Lewis Beavers as a probation officer. A screening of “Reform School” took place Feb. 4 at the DFT. “During our research, we were able to find it in the archives and have it restored,” said co-curator Doris Berger, vice president of curatorial affairs at the Academy Museum

of Motion Pictures. The exhibition opens with “Something Good — Negro Kiss,” an 1898 short film that contains the earliest known cinematic depiction of Black intimacy. Combs said this film “serves as a counterbalance” to stereotypical depictions of Black individuals in Hollywood films. “It was important for us to bring this moment of celebration and joy forward,” Combs said. The exhibition features almost 200 historical objects — including photographs, posters, costumes, script pages and magazine covers — as well as relevant contemporary artworks, home movies, newsreels and more. Visitors will also see how Black actors like Harry Belafonte and Ruby Dee played an important role in civil rights advocacy. “Regeneration” was about five years in the making, Berger said. “Part of our mission (at the Academy Museum) was and still is exploring undervalued topics; this was fitting to our mission,” Berger said. She said the show was a big success in Los Angeles, so they were happy to be able to bring it to additional audiences in Detroit. Berger said the exhibition demonstrates agency, resiliency and creativity on the part of the Black filmmaking community, along with “the power of what could have been and should have been” during the decades covered in the exhibition. Wilhelm is thrilled the “Regeneration” series is coinciding with the DFT’s 50th anniversary year. “This is a story we (as a museum) wanted to be a part of. … This narrative, this story told by the exhibition needs to be told,” Wilhelm said. “What we want to do is tell (visitors) about this missing part of American cinema and African American history. … I believe cinema is extremely important because it’s a storytelling medium that’s seen by a huge number of people.” Admission to “Regeneration” is free with regular museum admission, which means it’s free for residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties, said DIA Marketing Director Jessica Carreras. She said admission to the films in the “Regeneration” series is free to everyone. Call Staff Writer K. Michelle Moran at (586) 498-1047.

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CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Pack some bags this March, because the Clinton-Macomb Public Library is taking guests all around with its events next month. On Monday, March 4, the Main Branch in Clinton Township travels out to the lake with a 7 p.m. talk about the history of Harsens Island and the St. Clair Flats. Robert Williams of the Harsens Island St. Clair Flats Historical Society will give guests the inside scoop on this state-listed wildlife area 1,200 people call home. On Thursday, March 13, guests can visit the Main Branch for a 6:30 p.m. talk about Afghanistan. Subjects to be discussed include Afghan culture, context on the conflict in Afghanistan, how Afghans are resettling in Michigan and an exploration of Afghan food, language and traditions. Moving from one country to another will be the subject of a talk at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19, at the Main Branch, as Kawkab (Kay) El-moussaoui and Jaimie Lerner from the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center will present an overview of immigration law and policy. For more information about events, visit cmpl.org/events.

The Great Lakes Comic Convention is a comic book, toy and collectible event that runs annually in metro Detroit. The event will entertain fans from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Feb. 23 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Macomb Expo Center, 14500 E. 12 Mile Road in Warren. The GLCC provides a venue for collectors, dealers, and fans to get together. Comic book enthusiasts also get to see their favorite entertainers in person. Fans who attend this weekend can meet World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff, Noah Hathay from “The Neverending Story,” Steve Lavigne, Jim Lawson and Dan Berger of the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” and many more. Tickets can be purchased online at the event website greatlakescomicconvention.com, or at the door. For more information and a complete schedule of events, visit the website.

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CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Kiwanis club of Mount Clemens and Boys Scouts of America Troop 157 are hosting a pancake breakfast and bake sale at Trinity Lutheran Church, located at 38900 Harper Avenue, on Sunday, March 24, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds from the event will support local organizations. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for children. Advance tickets can be bought by calling (586) 496-3555 or visiting Printing by Johnson at 21222 Cass Ave. in Clinton Township.

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venson’s Evan Watson (LB) committed to LTU, bringing the MAC Red signee count to six. Armada High School’s Jake Morgan (DB) and Kalamazoo College transfer Jon Brunette (RB), a North Farmington High School graduate, both committed as well. Merchant has had a front row seat to Wright and Shaw’s growth over the past four seasons, and he’s said he’s excited to continue watching them develop. “What a unique opportunity for me and for them (Wright and Shaw), and it means a lot to me that they want to continue to play for me here at Lawrence Tech,” Merchant said. “I don’t know how often that happens to people where your high school coach also ends up being your college coach and you can continue that relationship. Not only with them, but with their families. It’s really special.” While Merchant had a first-hand look at Crum, it was on the opposing sideline as Crum led the Eagles to a 2-3 record against the Big Reds during Merchant’s tenure. Normally viewed as the opposition, Crum’s big-time playmaking ability was a key add for Merchant, and Crum said LTU felt like the place for him. “It was just the feeling I got,” Crum said. “It gives me ‘at home’ vibes, and I really trust coach Merchant and what he’s doing. I can’t wait to be a part of his process.” It also doesn’t hurt that he gets to continue playing with a close friend in Kedrow, who Crum said he partly recruited to join him at LTU. “He’s (Kedrow) very excited,” Crum said. “Obviously, it’s his decision, but I was nudging him a little bit saying, ‘We could play together. Do you know how much fun that would be?’” In addition to their signing day class, LTU named Oscar Olejniczak, who last served as head football coach for Royal Oak Shrine Catholic High School from 20182022, as offensive coordinator, and Kyle Nystrom as defensive coordinator. Nystrom has held many collegiate coaching hats throughout his career, making stops at Central Michigan University, Texas Christian University, Ferris State University, Western Michigan University, Northern Michigan University and, most recently, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Olejniczak coached under Merchant at U of D Jesuit High School when Merchant took over the head coaching position in 1998. Both men carry an extensive coaching

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resume and immeasurable knowledge for the game, and Merchant said he’s excited to see what they can bring to the program. “I’ve known coach O (Olejniczak) for 25 years,” Merchant said. “He’s a great man, great father, and a great coach. He’s done an outstanding job as a high school coach, and also as an FCS offensive coordinator. His experience as a head high school coach and a college coordinator, those are huge things. He’s an outstanding offensive line coach. That’s kind of where everything starts on offense. Coach Nystrom, he’s from one of the first families of football in the state of Michigan. He’s got an amazing resume. He’s coached everywhere from Power Five schools to a bunch of years in the MAC to being a DC at Ferris State with coach (Tony) Annese to being a head coach at Northern Michigan. I feel very blessed to have been able to add those two to our staff.” The Merchant era of Blue Devils football will begin on Sept. 7 when LTU hosts MidStates Football Association Midwest League champion Saint Xavier University (Illinois). Lawrence Tech will return a healthy amount of their roster from 2023 after fea-

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The new era of Blue Devils football will begin on Sept. 7 when Lawrence Technological University hosts Mid-States Football Association Midwest League champion Saint Xavier University (Illinois). turing only seven seniors on the team. The Blue Devils will look to improve on a 3-7 record in 2023 and usher in a new

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For Robert Fick of Macomb Township, his vision is a remastering of a 1990s classic. His Autorama-showcased ride is a 1995 Ford Bronco built to look like it rolled off a showroom floor. It’s the second Bronco Fick has owned. The former Macomb Township firefighter originally owned one he bought in Florida but later sold it. “I had a dream that someone wanted to buy it for $19,000, and the next day, some guy wanted to look at my Bronco,” Fick said. “But he didn’t have that much money.” Fick was looking to get a new Bronco since selling the old one, and the opportunity arose after he was involved in a four-car pileup on Hall Road. Bronco two was found in Wisconsin, where it ended up after traveling north from Florida. Since then, Fick has embarked on an eight-year journey bringing the SUV into its new condition. “The motor was rebuilt to original spec,” Fick said. “Transmission was done. I had the rear quarter panel replaced because it was rusted. The windshield ended up

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MSP trooper with Fraser roots honored with Medal of Valor BY BRENDAN LOSINSKI blosinski@candgnews.com

FRASER — Trooper Maxwell Prince was no stranger to risk as part of his duties on the Michigan State Police Emergency Response Team, but nothing could have prepared him for getting shot seven times while defending his fellow troopers. Prince and his team were serving a warrant in the city of Detroit on March 10, 2023, when the suspect responded with hostility. “We came under heavy gunfire from the suspect,” said Prince. “Myself and one of my partners were hit. I stepped out of cover, drawing fire, which led to my being shot several times.” “It was his day off, on a Friday; they were serving three warrants,” added his mother, Rosalie Prince. “On the last one, it was a felon in possession of firearms. That one went south on him. They had interacted with the suspect before, they knew him, but he put himself in the bathroom. They told him to come out. My son tased him, and he went into the bathroom. My son thought he was down because of the Taser, but he was up and had a gun. He got hit seven times, and his partner got hit twice in the leg.”

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WARREN — Macomb County officials have sought expedited testing to determine exactly what chemicals caused the Bear Creek in Warren to turn green with foam on Feb. 7. The emerald-green water and white foam were discovered by road contractors while they were installing a culvert in the creek for road drainage as part of the Innovate Mound Project, according to Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller, who addressed reporters at a press conference on Feb 9. “They (the road commission) notified us, and we responded immediately. We sent our inspectors on site. We tried to identify what was in the drain,” Miller said. “At first everybody seemed to think it was dye from the sewer testing.” Nontoxic-strength dies are used in sewer testing, according to Miller. “But we weren’t sure what it was,” she said. Because of that, state and federal noti-

fication protocols began. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency were notified. “We then immediately notified the city of Warren. We notified EGLE. We notified the EPA. We notified the Macomb County Health Department.” The incident originated in an unoccupied building near 10 Mile Road and Mound Road, at 24657 Mound, formerly the site of Fini-Finish Metal Finishing, a metal plating company. According to Miller, the business is now defunct. The building reportedly changed ownership in the fall of 2023 and was not winterized. “We think now that on Jan. 24 there was a water main break (inside the building),” Miller said. “Because the city of Warren, looking at their water records, all of a sudden had a big spike of water.” “If you look at the interior of the building, there are different types of materials all over the floor of the building,” Miller added. See BEAR CREEK on page 17A

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second in national high school football history at the time, Sims would receive the infamous halftime call from University of Oklahoma head coach Barry Switzer at the gas station Sims worked at, eventually joining Switzer at Oklahoma. Before his Heisman season in 1978 and Heisman runner-up season in 1979, Sims quit football at Oklahoma due to an injury his sophomore season, but Switzer convinced him to stay. It was a decision Sims couldn’t possibly regret after getting selected first overall in the 1980 NFL Draft, until he found out where he was headed. “First round, first pick, sounds pretty good until they tell you where you’re going,” Sims said. “I said, ‘Detroit? They hadn’t won but one game.’” But over his years wearing the Honolulu blue and silver, Sims was able to experience the passion and loyalty Lions fans have for their team, and continue to have. That passion was even more evident when a running back now in his 40th year

of retirement continues to draw a massive crowd from Lions fans, and Sims said he’s happy the fans were rewarded for their loyalty this season. “It’s well overdue and a long time overdue,” Sims said. “Even when I got drafted and I came here, the state of Michigan, not just Detroit because we were at Pontiac, they were very, very loyal fans. They had been losing forever, but they always showed up for their team.” Currently residing in Texas and staying busy as a grandfather to seven grandchildren, Sims said he hopes to make it back to Detroit for the upcoming NFL Draft, which is scheduled to take place in late April at Campus Martius Park in downtown Detroit. With his grandchildren ranging in age from 4 to 18, it’s a good thing he learned how to do a “Ticky Tok” in the recent Nissan Heisman House commercial alongside Oklahoma State University Heisman Trophy winner Barry Sanders and University of South Carolina Heisman Trophy winner George Rogers. “I have a lot of good fun with them,” Sims said. “Yeah, ‘Ticky Tok.’ A lot of people thought that was pretty good.” Call Staff Writer Jonathan Szczepaniak at (586) 498-1090.

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“Water got to a certain level and washed whatever was there into the storm drain, and it made its way and started working down Bear Creek.” Inspection determined the exact location of where the contamination originated. “How they inspect it to get to that point is they look at the manholes all the way up the drain. Until they have identified the source of this contamination. It is unclear exactly how much contamination got into the drain,” Miller said. Miller added, “We didn’t really notice anything from Jan. 24 until two days ago (Feb. 7). We didn’t notice anything in the drain until then. It took that long, I’m guessing, to get from 10 Mile and Mound, to get to 11 Mile and Mound.” Containment booms were added in two locations in Bear Creek to corral the materials, according to Miller. The chemicals were believed to be water soluble. “There is not a net underneath them (booms). Anything that is water soluble is probably moving through,” Miller said. “They do collect various types of contaminants because most of them do float to the surface.” Miller added, “That is why we think it is water soluble. It is probably something that has gotten un-

der the boom.” Booms are able to catch some things but not everything. “We’re hopeful, I’m hoping that it is,” Miller said, addressing the boom catching some of the chemicals. “I really can’t say with any certainty how much we’ve caught. I’m hoping we’ve caught as much as we possibly can. Whatever was happening is not happening anymore. We stopped that immediately.” Miller said investigators are 100% sure that no more contaminants are coming from the original site. “It was closed off immediately. It was closed off on Wednesday (Feb. 7),” Miller said. A Feb. 12 written release from Miller’s office stated that tests showed no threat to the public, but that aquatic life was potentially impacted. Test results from EGLE were initially expected by the afternoon on Feb. 9 but were not yet available at press time Feb. 15. The tests will assess water, soil, sediment and ambient air samples, and will check for the presence of 10 metals. Ahead of the release of the results, officials said they did not believe there was a public health risk when asked about potential contamination of the water used for drinking and bathing. The case was under the jurisdiction of the EPA. Sources said it was turned over to EGLE because all cleanup activities at Bear Creek were completed on Feb. 9. The booms will stay in place while the inside cleanup continues at the former metal plating facility.

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is March 1. Information was on provided at a See DEMO page 13A maine Catholic School in St. Clair Shores meeting for parents on Feb. 15, where the open. details of the proposal were presented. OF 13 PUBLIC HEARING According to an emailNOTICE sent Feb. John Carlisle, who has a seventh grader is hereby given that theMaciejewski City Council for the Heights will hold public on May 23rd, byNotice principal Colleen to City theof Madison at St. Germaine anda is alsohearing an alumnus of the 2022 at 7:30 p.m. ina proposal the City Council Chambers of the Municipal at 300received W. 13 Milethe Road, Madison school’s parents, was made to save school, Building said parents email about Heights, Michigan 48071 to consider the following special approval request: the school, which was slated to close by the the proposal on Feb. 13. He said they have Caseof# PSP end this22-04 academic year. been working for weeks to come up with a The proposal was written Michael planCitytoCouncil save the school. The applicant, Jesse R. Schmidt, requestsby Special Approval from under Section 10.332A of the Madison Heights Zoning Ordinance allow for a painting, varnishing and undercoating at 31330 Stephenson Highway, Kaddis, a parent at St.toGermaine. “Now, theshop archdiocese has given us two PIN 44-25-02-378-023. property Joe, is zoned Heavy Industrial. “I am grateful The to Father theM-2, parish weeks to try to save the school, and we think weduring can regular do it,”business Carlisle said. financial council, oursupporting Familydocuments of Parishes The application and any can and be viewed hours at the Community and Development of Department. addition, agenda item can be viewed 4:00 p.m.meetings on Friday, May 20th, There wereafter ongoing between toEconomic the Archdiocese Detroit Infor their the open2022to online at www.madison-heights.org the Agenda the archdiocese and the parents at St. Gerness considering this proposal inand grant-Center. maine Development before the Department proposal atwas announced. ing for theplease group to move forward For approval further information, contact the Community and Economic (248) 583-0831. “They set the bar high, but I think we with the process,” Maciejewski stated in the Cheryl Rottmann, CMC can go higher,” Carlisle said. email. City Clerk He said as of now, they need 150 Rev. Joe Barron said in a letter, sent (248)The 583-0826 kids enrolled, $150,000 in donations and on Jan. 16, that the school near Martin Road 0328-2218 Published: Madison-Park News 04/27/2022 See ST. GERMAINE on page 19A and Little Mack Avenue has been running at a deficit of around $150,000 for many years. NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING He also stated in the letter that the OurOF Lady ofNotice Hope Parishgiven hadthat been subsidizing def-Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 17th, is hereby the Madison Heightsthe Planning icit, to Chambers, money gained 2022which at 5:30was p.m. possible in City Halldue Council 300 West Thirteen Mile Road, Madison Heights, Michigan 48071 to consider following requests: from thethesale of the St. Gertrude Campus, but thatRezoning the funds have run out. Request No. PRZN 22-0001 by Hudson Madison LLC to rezone three (3) parcels of land described Barron said the other part of the subas: 30151 Dequindre Rd. (TM# 44-25-12-28-0027); 30171 Dequindre Rd. (TM# 44-25-12-280-026); and sidy was taken from the regular operating 30183 Dequindre Rd. (TM# 44-25-12-280-025). The request is to rezone the properties from R-2, One-Family budget Residential, of the parish “often in lieu of paying to R-M, Multiple-Family Residential. other bills.” Rezoning Request 22-0002 EWM-Miller Wash, LLC to rezone three (3) parcels of land described Efforts were madeNo.toPRZN lower thisbydeficit as 29022 Hwylow (TMs:salaries 44-25-11-377-015; 44-25-11-377-016; and 44-25-11-377-019). The over the years Stephenson “including for request is to rezone thetextbooks properties from M-1, Light Industrial, to B-3, General Business. teachers, fundraisers for and supTo learn more about Paws With A Cause and to find out how you help, plies, etc.,” Barron in thedocuments letter. can be viewedjustduring download this appbusiness and watch hours the storyatcome life! The application and anysaid supporting regular the toCommunity and Maciejewski said in the email thatthe while Economic Development Department. In addition, agenda item can be viewed after 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 13th, this does not guarantee inthe schoolCenter. 2022proposal online at www.madison-heights.org the Agenda will stay open, “it does represent an openFor further information, please contact the Community & Economic Development Department at (248) 583-0831 or ness from all parties to explore the possibility Provided as a community service by this civic minded publication MattLonnerstater@madison-heights.org. MattLonnerstater@madison-heights.org together.” in conjunction with the Association of Community Publishers and Community Papers of Michigan “The focus now shifts to ensuring that CITY OF MADISON HEIGHTS Provided as a all parameters set forth in the proposal are 0329-2218 Published: Madison-Park News 04/27/2022 community service by: met diligently,” the email said. “This in-

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$150,000 pledged for the future to save the school. When the potential closure was announced in January, St. Germaine Catholic School had 163 students enrolled in preschool through eighth grade, according to the Archdiocese of Detroit. Carlisle said donations were not collected previously because they weren’t officially allowed to ask until now. Contributions can now be made online through the Archdiocese of Detroit’s website. “It’s like a race,” Carlisle said. “Suddenly, the starter pistol went off and we have to start now. But until we had this agreement in place, we couldn’t ask anyone for anything.” There are no fundraising events planned as of yet due to the suddenness of the information, Carlisle said. “This came up very suddenly and so we’re scrambling to react to it and come up with ideas,” Carlisle said. “It’s a fluid situation but I think there will be many opportunities for people to contribute.” He also said the good thing about the situation is that if the school is shut down, the money people donate and the money put

down by families that register for the school will be refunded. “Nobody has anything to lose in this. It’s risk free,” Carlisle said. He said there is still time to enroll at the school. “We’re not past that date. There’s plenty of time and all of the other school’s deadlines haven’t hit yet, either,” Carlisle said. “So people do have time still to make this their choice.” He called the school a second home. “You can drop your kids off there and know they’re safe,” Carlisle said. “It’s like dropping them off with family members. Everyone takes care of everyone there.” He said it’s an atmosphere of kindness and nice behavior, where kids who are different aren’t picked on but protected. “It’s just a very special place, and that’s why people want so bad to save it,” Carlisle said. In her email, Maciejewski added, “Together, I am confident that we can overcome any challenges and work toward a bright future for our beloved community.” To contribute to the St. Germaine Catholic School Fund and support the effort to keep the school open, go to osvhub.com/ archdiocese-of-detroit/forms/stgermainefund.

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

248-252-5331

Spring Special's up to $1500 off complete driveways and up to $1000 off patio's and porch rebuilds. We do all brickwork and concrete. Free Estimates

248-383-3480

Carpet Cleaning

CARPET

WAVY-n-LOOSE?

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

Call Now

586-754-9222

ccarpetrepair.com Cement ELITE RENOVATIONS, LLC. Sign up before Spring to get up to 50% off! No money down! All-Brick-Work, Porch/Chimney Rebuilds, Tuck-pointing, Driveways, Sidewalks, Patio's, Aggregate Cement. Stamped-Concrete, Military/Senior-Disc.

586-843-8543

0212-2302

CALL AL BEAHN MANAGER FOR INSTANT INTERVIEW

Cement

Electrical

ROZE CEMENT LLC

BEST-Price-Period

586-755-3636

CONCRETE, MASONRY & LANDSCAPING

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

Andre-586-354-7791

Cleaning Service

586-747-2354 PRESTIGE CLEANING

The Only Master-Certified! Multi-Service-House Cleaning-Specialist! 30th-year/experience Wall/washing/windows, more services offered. Clean/Trustworthy Registered/Insured

CLEANING LADY

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

248-890-8830

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

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

Garage Door Service

GARAGE DOOR TUNE UP SPECIAL $80

• Garage Doors, Openers Installed/ Serviced, Broken Springs Repaired! • Entry, Storm Doors, Patio Doors Installed/Serviced

Electrical CASTLE ELECTRIC

586-634-1152

(direct cell phone #) Panel upgrades, generators, hot tubs, 220 lines. ALL SERVICE Licensed & Insured Dependable, quality work! License#-6111359 PREPARE for power outages today with a Generac Home Standby Generator. Act now to receive a FREE 7-Year warranty with qualifying purchase. Call 1-855-773-8191 today to schedule a free quote. Itʼs not just a generator. Itʼs a power move.

CALL JAMES THE DOORMAN at

586.215.8138

0096-2332

Gutters ELIMINATE gutter cleaning forever! LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today. 20% off Entire Purchase. Plus 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-866-495-1709

Gutters GUTTERS & WINDOW CLEANING INSURED TOM MICOLI

313-656-9402 Handyman Services A#1 SERVICES:

248-892-1927

REPLACES: Toilets, Bath Sink/Kitchen Faucets, Garbage Disposal, Ceiling-Fan, Light Fixtures GUTTERS Remove Ice Dams Storm Damage ROOF Snow Removal Leaks/Shingles

AA4DABLE HANDYMAN

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

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CAPITAL PLUMBING

586-792-3117

PREFERRED BROTHERS

PETE'S PAINTING

INTERIOR •All Flooring •Tile •Electrical •Plumbing •Painting •Drywall ROOFING •Leaks •Shingle-Repair •Chimney-Flashing SIDING •Vinyl/Alum-Repair •Soffit •Metal Senior/Military-Discount.

586-944-8898 TSC INC.

HANDYMAN SERVICE Small and Large Repairs, Drywall, Painting, Carpentry, Masonry, Storm Doors & Entry Doors.

586-751-0150

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

Heating & Cooling AFFORDABLE Furnace Repair Greg's Heating LLC Services all makes and models Service call is 89.00 10% senior discounts

NEW YEAR SPECIALS! 20% OFF Specializing in Vacant Homes, Great Rooms & Decks, Interior/Exterior, Residential/Commercial. Senior Discount, Free-Estimates, Insured.

PAINTING by-GPC

MASTER Plaster/Drywall Complete Restoration & Insurance Projects Wallpaper Removal/Hanging NOW 20% OFF PAINTING! PAINTING! A+ BBB-Rating/20yrs 30-yrs, Builder License Free-Estimates 586.899.3555 (Cell) 248.566.6460 (Office)

(586)795-8122

Chris Cronin Painting & Staining Inc. Professional quality. Interior-exterior. Power-washing, deck sealing. Insured, References. Free estimates. MC/VI/DC/AX accepted.

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

Expert Painting Services Professional Painters with Integrity

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FREE ESTIMATES

Basement renovations, foundations new/repairs, interior/exterior supporting walls removed/rebuilt, new garages/pole barns, seamless gutters & downsprouts, Licensed/Insured

586-948-4764 Home Repairs EXTERIOR REPAIRS LLC.

MASTER PLUMBER, LICENCED AND INSURED FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS DRAIN CLEANING SEWER CAMERA COMMERCIAL

Jeff (313) 319-3000 Paul (586) 863-2470

NEBO PAINTING

Service All Year Round Interior/Exterior 15 Years Experience We Make It Easier For You, All Needs Are Met!

FEB. 22

Watch ‘Soul’: 4:30-6 p.m., Clinton-Macomb Public Library - North Branch, 54100 Broughton Road in Macomb Township, (586) 226-5082, cmpl.org

WATER HEATERS SUMP PUMPS RESIDENTIAL

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

248-740-7643 1(800)441-0525 248-740-7643 1(800)441-0525 CAPITALPLUMBINGMI.COM CAPITALPLUMBINGMI.COM

Plumbing

Roofing

MASTER PLUMBER

AA4DABLE ROOFING

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

248-904-5822 Lic.#8109852

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

Hurry-up & Save Big-$$$$! SPRING-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 BUILDERS INC.

Building Value Everyday

586-436-9600

Licensed/Insured Since 1965 Servicing- Roofing, Siding, Basement, Bathroom, Kitchen Remodeling, Decks & All Your Home Improvement Needs.

10%/Senior/Military/Discounts

Lic#-8004254

586-757-4715 ABSOLUTE PLUMBING Family Owned Since 1990

PREFERRED

BROTHERS ROOFING •Full Tear-off •Recover •Shingle Repair •Leak's •All Repair •Flat-Roof •Tourch Down •Seamless Gutters & Gutter Guards Senior/Military-Discount Up to 20% Off

586-944-8898

$75.00 with ad. Complete Plumbing Repairs Senior Discounts,

WATERWORK Plumbing.com

248-542-8022

Same Day Emergency Service Available Reliable/Experienced License#8003885

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

Kitchens/ Cabinets/ Countertops

References

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

586-552-5416

mrbacksplash.com

Landscaping & Water Gardens DOLL'S LANDSCAPING

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

586-634-0033 Lawn Maintenance

MID SUMMER SPECIAL!!!

FIRST CLASS LAWN A FULL SERVICE LANDSCAPE COMPANY

Not Happy With Your Current Service?

LET US HELP YOU!

We Are Lawn Cutting Specialists!

• Senior Discounts • All Credit Cards Accepted

0255-2328

FREE Estimates

586-722-8381

Charity Vegas Night: Poker, blackjack, craps, slots and roulette, live entertainment, hors d’oeuvres and open bar, $15,000-plus in prize giveaways and more, 21 and older, supports local families and charities, 6:30-11 p.m., Shelby Gardens, 50265 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, shelbylions.org

FEB. 27

PAWS for Reading: Children can tell stories to therapy dog, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Clinton-Macomb Public Library - North Branch, 54100 Broughton Road in Macomb Township, (586) 226-5082, cmpl.org

MARCH 2

Hootie Hoo 8K & 2M: Both run/walks start at 9 a.m., Lake St. Clair Metropark, 31300 Metropolitan Parkway in Harrison Township, eastsideracingcompany.com

MARCH 2-3

Shipshewana on the Road Gift, Food and Craft Show: Featuring “unique trinkets and treasures,” 9 a.m.-6 p.m. March 2 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 3, Sports & Expo Center, Building P on Macomb Community College - South Campus, 14500 E. 12 Mile Road in Warren, shipshewanaontheroad.com

MARCH 4

Medicare 101: 10-11 a.m., also April 1, Macomb Township Senior Center, 51210 Alma Drive, facebook. com/MacombTwpParksandRec

MARCH 10

Widowed Friends chicken dinner and games: 1-5 p.m. (food at 3 p.m.), St. Isidore Church in Macomb Township, RSVP to Dolores at (586) 749-5972 by March 1

MARCH 16

‘Egg’ stravaganza: 10 a.m.-noon, Macomb Township Recreation Center, 20699 Macomb St., facebook. com/MacombTwpParksandRec Blood pressure screening: 10-11 a.m., also April 17, Macomb Township Senior Center, 51210 Alma Drive, facebook.com/MacombTwpParksandRec

Lic#-8216443

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

FEB. 23

MARCH 20

Licensed/Insured

ONGOING

Tree Service DAVE'S

TREE & SHRUB 20%-Winter Discount INSURED, Emergency Storm Damage, Large-Tree-Removals, Trimming, StumpGrinding, Gutters, Season-Firewood (stacking-wood/extra charge), Free-Estimates. 10% Senior-Discounts.

(586)216-0904

davestreeandshrub.com

PEAK PAINTING

248-242-1511

586-825-3333

jandppaintingmi@gmail.com jandppaintingmi.com

Call 248-953-7807

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

Call Today!

0409-2406

586-422-8528

GOLDEN BUILT CONSTRUCTION

CAPITAL PLUMBING

Drain Cleaning Special

10% O FF when you

Home Improvement

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Plumbing

Painting

0133-2345

Handyman Services

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

Ostomy peer support group: 2-3 p.m. every third Sunday of month, Northside Church, 25600 23 Mile Road in Chesterfield Township, ostomysupport-macomb.org Virtual Adventure Series: Use VR goggles to

Fish fries: 4-7 p.m. Fridays until March 22, dine in, carryout and drive-thru, St. Isidore Knights of Columbus Council #7200, 18201 23 Mile Road in Macomb Township, net proceeds support K of C charities, stisidore.church/fish-fry, (586) 286-1700 experience Ireland March 12 and Greece April 9, 10 a.m.-noon, Macomb Township Senior Center, 51210 Alma Drive, registration required, facebook.com/ MacombTwpParks andRec Macomb Motivators Toastmasters Club: Meets 6:308 p.m. every second and fourth Thursday of month, St. Isidore Church, 18201 23 Mile Road in Macomb Township, www.6104644.toastmastersclubs.org Men overcoming loss of partner/spouse: Meetings 6-7:30 p.m. every third Tuesday of month, virtual and in person, Hospice of Michigan, 39531 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, wlawton@hom.org Widowed Friends breakfasts: 10 a.m. every fourth Monday of month, Amore’s Grill, 53100 Gratiot Ave. in Chesterfield Township, RSVP to Liz at (586) 801-4536 Ice skating: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sundays, noon-9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, noon-10 p.m. Fridays and 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturdays until March 3, Dodge Park, 40620 Utica Road, sterlingheights.gov/1650/DodgePark-Ice-Rink • Open skating Tuesdays, Thursday and Saturdays, and drop-in hockey Sundays, Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays, 8 a.m.-11 p.m., Mae Stecker Park, 8600 24 Mile Road in Shelby Township, (586) 731-0300 Bereaved Parents of Macomb Support Group: Meets 7-9 p.m. every first Thursday of month, Washington Senior Center, 57880 Van Dyke Ave. in Washington Township, neilflyer@yahoo.com, (248) 425-2999 Health workshops: For chronic pain, high blood pressure and more, hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, beaumonthealth.digitalsignup.com • For high blood pressure (6-7:30 p.m. Mondays until March 11), diabetes (6-8 p.m. Mondays until March 11) and kidney disease (1-3 p.m. Wednesdays until March 20), free and virtual, nkfm.org/PATH, www. mihealthyprograms.org Lupus support groups: 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of month and 7 p.m. every last Wednesday, Zoom, (248) 901-7299, milupus.org/support-groups

U.S. PRESIDENTS ACROSS 1. Falling out 5. Bottle top 8. Door fastener 12. Shoe emanation? 13. Staff note 14. Home to Buccaneers 15. Actress Spelling 16. Thor’s father 17. Kidman’s husband 18. *He served two nonconsecutive presidential terms 20. *JFK and RFK’s relationship, abbr. 21. Foreword 22. J. Edgar Hoover Building org. 23. Pac-Man venue 26. Long and adventurous journey 30. Rudolph’s Clarice, e.g. 31. Like life, according to some 34. Is it enough? 35. Jalisco plant 37. As opposed to rent 38. Grassy mound 39. Flat-top hill 40. *W in George H. W. Bush 42. Nicki Minaj’s genre 43. Reusable painting pattern 45. Sacred songs 47. Horse control 48. Laughing predator 50. Gunk 52. *Nobel Peace Prize winning president 56. Social media button 57. Tangerine-grapefruit hybrid 58. Greek god of love 59. Cautious gambler 60. Trousers 61. Baltic capital 62. Port in Yemen 63. Follow ems 64. Not ever, poetically DOWN 1. Campus drillers 2. One on a pedestal 3. Golfer’s warning 4. “Jeopardy” question, e.g. 5. Closet wood 6. ____ acid 7. Body between England and U.S.?

8. *President who spent the shortest time in office 9. Orator’s stand 10. Pampering establishments 11. J.M. Barrie’s Peter 13. Like hot lava 14. Short and plump 19. Endow 22. *WW2 Pres. 23. *Thomas Jefferson was his VP 24. “Thesaurus” author 25. Cut it out 26. Sound on Old MacDonald’s farm 27. Annoy a bedfellow 28. “Bravo! Bravo!” e.g. 29. Online reviews 32. Delivered by a mare 33. Hole punching tool 36. *a.k.a. Old Kinderhook

38. Danish money 40. Intelligent humor 41. Vomiting 44. Pressed beverage 46. Tap house 48. TV classic “_____’s Heroes” 49. Egg parts 50. Past tense of chide

51. Sand trap tool 52. Ill-mannered 53. Albany-Buffalo canal 54. Theater section 55. Russian ruler 56. #10 Down, sing.

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SALES EVENT

2021 CHEVROLET TRAX LT IVE

T E STAR

EEL DR

H ALL W

2021 CHEVROLET TRAX LT

STK# C27784

17,288

POWER

REMOT

• REMOTE START • POWER SEAT • CRUISE • BACK-UP CAMERA

• CRUISE CONTROL • 19K MILES

17,488

2021 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER LT T E STAR

ERT

L ZONE A

• DRIVER CONFIDENCE PKG. • COLLISION ALERT

• BACK-UP CAMERA • 14K MILES • LANE CHANGE ALERT

19,388

2020 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE LT EATS

19,988

2021 CHEVROLET BLAZER RS T E STAR

ER S LEATH

REMOT

STK# C27586

STK# C27474

29,988

28,388

2023 CHEVROLET BLAZER 3LT

2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 LT

D SEAT

HEATE

REMOT

• REMOTE START • 7K MILES • POWER LIFTGATE STK# C27644

34,288

T E STAR

2020 GMC TERRAIN SLE

2021 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE LT REMOT

• HEATED SEATS • 27K MILES • POWER LIFTGATE

STK# C27467

20,488

2021 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE RS TE LIFTGA

STK# C27984

26,388

2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO RST CREW

STK# C27698

37,488

STK# C27699

30,988

2022 CHEVROLET SILVERADO RST 4

CAB 4X

STK# C27279

40,888

CAB 4X

• 5.3L V-8 ENGINE • REMOTE START STK# C28091

36,688

2022 CHEVROLET CAMARO SS ONLY

• 5.3L V-8 ENGINE • REMOTE START • 23K MILES

T E STAR

• ONLY 23K MILES • REMOTE START

CREW

• RARE 3.0L DIESEL ENGINE • 4X4 • 24K MILES

18,288

• REMOTE START HEATED LEATHER SEATS •

STK# C27395

17,888

POWER

• HEATED SEATS • LEATHER SEATS

• REMOTE START • HEATED SEATS

• CHEVROLET INFOTAINMENT • CRUISE

HEATE

STK# C27927

RAK

D SEAT

BLIND

2020 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LS IT STABIL

STK# CP74000A

2022 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER LS

REMOT

STK# C27792

SEAT

• BLUETOOTH • 47K MILES • CRUISE CONTROL

STK# C27811

2019 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LS

ILES

15K M

• 6.2L V-8 ENGINE RARE 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANS • STK# C27342

42,488

*Plus title, tax, plates, doc and CVR fees. Vehicles available at time of printing. No Salvage or branded titles. Certain restrictions may apply, see dealer for details. Limited Powertrain Warranty is on certified vehicles from original in-service date and whichever comes first, time or mileage. 2 years or 24,000 miles of scheduled vehicle maintenance is on certified pre-owned vehicles, includes oil and filter changes, tire rotations and multi-point inspections. Sale ends 2/29/2024. 0142-2408