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At a memorial service following the last Madison Heights Memorial Day Parade — held May 25, 2019, the weekend before Memorial Day — Norm Maudlin, senior vice commander of VFW District V, escorted Gold Star mother Jean Linville in the laying of the wreaths. File photo by Patricia O’Blenes

Committee raises funds for return of Memorial Day Parade ORGANIZERS ALSO SEEK PICTURES OF SERVICE MEMBERS FOR WALL OF HEROES BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com

MADISON HEIGHTS — Madison Heights will welcome the return of the Memorial Day Parade this year. The parade is set for May 27, the Saturday before Memorial Day. Last held in 2019,

the tradition was put on hold in recent years due to the pandemic, reduced to a scaledback service on the lawn of City Hall. While popular, the privately-funded parade is also costly, with overtime for police and other personnel who maintain security and manage the flow of traffic. The citizen-

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Red-tailed hawks sighted at Red Oaks Nature Center

NEW ARRIVALS ADD TO DIVERSITY OF LIFE AT SUAREZ FRIENDSHIP WOODS BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Red Oaks Nature Center at Suarez Friendship Woods has a reputation as a quiet getaway in the middle of a bustling city. But it’s also a wildlife habitat, home to all sorts of animals. Recently, a breeding pair of red-tailed hawks have been sighted there, building a nest above the patio of the nature center at 30300 Hales St., on the south side of 13 Mile Road, west of Dequindre Road, across from the Red Oaks Waterpark. The hawks also started a second nest deeper in the woods, but abandoned See HAWK on page 18A

A red-tailed hawk swoops down near the Red Oaks Nature Center at Suarez Friendship Woods. Two of them have created a nest in the canopy near the patio. Photo by Jeff and Teri Williams

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Last year, the 12-foot skeleton Dee Ceased dressed as “The World’s Tallest Leprechaun” to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. It was one of many scenes created during 2022 by the Hayter family on West Gardenia Avenue in Madison Heights.

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LEFT: A monarch butterfly rests on a white blazing star last year, in the native plant garden of Madison Heights resident Eve Sandoval. ABOVE: Sandoval, seen here tending to sunflowers in 2021, said native gardens require less water and no pesticides or herbicides, making them healthier for the environment. Photos provided by Eve Sandoval

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MADISON HEIGHTS — Grants are available for those interested in planting native gardens, which feature plants that provide food and habitat for pollinators and other beneficial species. The garden grants are funded by the Bloom Project, a subcommittee of the Madison Heights Environmental Citizens Committee. Applications are available at madison-heights.org/1911/GardenGrant-Program. The deadline is April 2, and the grants will be awarded April 24.

To qualify, the proposed garden must be located in Madison Heights. If the applicant is not the owner of the property, they must have written permission from the property owner. They must also plan to establish the garden during the 2023 growing season, and all plants or seeds purchased with the money must be native plants. Those with questions can email thebloomprojectmh@gmail.com. The number of awards is not predetermined. Grants for homeowners will not exceed $400, and grants for schools and other organizations will not exceed $3,000.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Until recently, a family of skeletons had been living their best lives on West Gardenia Avenue, their antics changing with the seasons like some sort of surreal sitcom. Holly and Michael Hayter were recently recognized by the Madison Heights City Council for the adorable display. The married couple first set up the skeletons at their home at 758 W. Gardenia Ave. during the fall of 2020, as a way to celebrate Halloween and spread some cheer amid the pandemic. The first display featured a group

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LEFT: Madison senior Damian Harvey Jr. fights through a double team against Detroit Loyola on March 10 at Detroit Pershing High School. ABOVE: Madison freshman Gabriel Mills carries the ball up the court in Madison’s 70-44 loss to Detroit Loyola in the district finals. Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

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MADISON HEIGHTS — Hardnosed, blue-collar, physical, determined: They’re all things that represent and can be expected from Madison Heights Madison High School boys basketball. Madison expects this mentality from its players, but what the team didn’t expect this season was for its roster to diminish down to eight healthy bodies midway through January. Luckily for Madison and head coach Karl Williams, the majority still remaining were seniors that were ready to take the leadership role. “This year, the guys wanted to be here,” senior Damian Harvey Jr. said. “We took them to the gym to help with their craft, and the coaches did everything to help us and make sure we were straight.” Moving up to the Macomb Area Conference-Silver division after spending the 2022 season in the MAC-Bronze, Madison (14-10) embodied the underdog mentality against its opponents. Madison, a Division 3 school, was a big fish in a small pond last season, finishing 16-5 and winning the MAC-Bronze division, but the Eagles seemed to be in a “David and Goliath” kind of matchup week in and

week out this season. Courtesy of a stronger schedule, Williams said his guys were prepared when it came down to the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 3 state tournament. “The thing that helped us out a lot, and kind of fought it at first and then they told me I had no choice, was they moved us from the Bronze to the Silver in the MAC division,” Williams said. “So, we were playing all Division 1 and 2 schools all season like St. Clair, Port Huron, Marysville, those schools. They were really big this year, and they won some big games this year.” Madison held its own during the regular season, finishing 6-4 in the league with key wins over Macomb L’Anse Creuse North, Port Huron, St. Clair, and St. Clair Shores Lake Shore. By the time the state tournament came around, Williams and his guys were ready for whatever the region had to throw at them. Opening up against Detroit Pershing, Madison trailed by 15 points midway through the third quarter. Behind senior Keanu Mills’ 27 points and 20 rebounds, Madison came away with a 72-64 victory over Pershing in the first round of the MHSAA state tournament . “A lot of people at the end of the game See BASKETBALL on page 8A

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HAZEL PARK — An upcoming taco bar fundraiser, with food by Baldwin House Senior Living, will support Hazel Park Neighborhood Enrichment and its efforts to beautify Hazel Park. The event will take place at the Hazel Park Recreation Center, 620 W. Woodward Heights Blvd. from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. April 21. The costs are free for kids 4 and younger, $5 for kids 5-12, and $10 for adults, with dine-in and carryout options available.

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There will also be a prize table and a 50/50 raffle. HPNE plans to use the funds to plant more hazelnut bushes around the community and to make other improvements to the landscape of the city. For more information, call Baldwin House at (248) 430-8741. Baldwin House is located at 777 E. Woodward Heights. Blvd. in Hazel Park.

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Job fair: 4-7 p.m., Macomb Sports & Expo Center, Building P on Macomb Community College - South Campus, 14500 E. 12 Mile Road in Warren, cityofwarren.org/events/2023-warren-job-fair LEGO/‘Pokémon’ Club: Meets 6:30-7:30 p.m. every first Tuesday of month, Hazel Park District Library, 123 E. Nine Mile Road, www.hazel-park.lib.mi.us Family game day: 1-6 p.m. every fourth Saturday of month, Hazel Park District Library, 123 E. Nine Mile Road, www.hazel-park.lib.mi.us

Madison Heights Memorial Day Parade fundraiser: Spaghetti dinner, 5-7 p.m., Madison Heights Active Adult Center, 29448 John R Road, (248) 545-3464

Ham Radio Club: Meets 7:30-9 p.m. every second Wednesday of month, Hazel Park District Library, 123 E. Nine Mile Road, www.hazel-park.lib.mi.us

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Ferndale Senior Group: Meets 11 a.m. every second and fourth Wednesday of month, Hazel Park Community Center, 620 W. Woodward Heights, (248) 544-6767, ext. 503, ferndalemi.gov/departments parks-recreation

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MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights City Council recently presented local artist Jennifer Ramirez with a certificate of recognition, citing her outdoor murals and other creative endeavors such as her large-scale “snow sharks,” sculpted from snow and colored with food dye. The murals include pieces commissioned by the Madison Heights Arts Board, among them “The Power of Imagination” (2019) spanning the walls of the Jaycees shelter building at Civic Center Park; “Nature’s Repose” (2020), on the concession stand at Rosie’s Park; and “Mythical Creatures” (2022) on the walls of the shelter building at Huffman Park. Ramirez has also painted other murals in the city, such as one at the Madison Heights Police Department and another at Woodpile BBQ Shack.

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trying to address here: The Arts Board is charting a course with this and other initiatives, and members of council have also been supportive.” Roslyn Grafstein, the mayor of Madison Heights, believes the demand would be there. “Civic Center Park is a happening place. People come from all over for different reasons, which makes it a place worth adding to and enhancing, when possible,” Grafstein said. “In fact, just a few weeks ago, after the (mass shootings) in California, there was a group (Asian & Pacific Islander American Vote ) that held a vigil there, because they feel safe and secure at our park. We worked together with the police chief to get it set up. It was somber but beautiful.” Sean Fleming, a member of the Madison Heights City Council, said a stage could possibly take the form of a permanent amphitheater. “I’m not sure where exactly it would go, but I do think it’s a great idea overall, and that it could be used for tons of events, whether it be Trail Tunes, Juneteenth, the Pumpkin Walk, or even other outdoor concert series

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MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Arts Board is exploring options to bring a stage to Civic Center Park, something that officials say could be used at events like Trail Tunes, and by local groups that want to hold their own performances, plays and presentations. The park, located by City Hall on 13 Mile Road west of John R Road, is home to many events. The last Trail Tunes was held there in October, the third one to date, having made its debut in 2020 as a safe way to have fun amid the pandemic. Coordinated by the Arts Board, last year’s event featured a dozen bands along the trail loop. More than 1,000 attendees followed the path, stopping at whichever act caught their eye or ear. Other events there include the fireworks display during the Festival in the Park, before the Fourth of July; the Juneteenth celebration, by Madison Heights Citizens United; an LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration; the Crank Cross bike race, hosted by Morning Cranks in the fall; and the Pumpkin Walk at Halloween, another event by the Arts Board, with stations offering games and candy. Members of the Arts Board believe that a dedicated stage at Civic Center Park could benefit all of these events, providing a space for performers to be seen and heard. The city has rented a stage from Oakland County in the past, so having its own stage could save the city money and even create another source of revenue when rented out to others. “For me, it really fits into that realm where it’s something we’re now working toward, at a time when we’ve run multiple events at that park, including three successful Trail Tunes,” said Mark Bliss, mayor pro tem of Madison Heights and creator of the Arts Board. “We have an understanding of what we need and what we want, and that’s something we’re working toward, looking into grants right now and what the locations could be. It’s still early to say with certainty we will get a bandstand, but I don’t think it’s early to say this is something the Arts Board is working on and prioritizing. “Part of the goal, too, is we want orga-

nizations to be able to rent the bandstand,” Bliss said. “Bands could use it to hold their own concert in the park. Theater troupes could put on performances, like Shakespeare in the park. Those kinds of things open up when we have it.” He said the Arts Board has been researching the concept since the last Trail Tunes. “The conversation was sparked then, in the fall. We were talking about what we’ll do next year. We know we’re adding a ‘Battle of the Bands’ component at the next Trail Tunes, and since we’re doing that, having a stage where we can have the top two performers play would be very beneficial,” Bliss said. “A bandstand could really change things. Like our Pumpkin Walk is really popular, but what more could we do if there was a stage in close proximity? It opens up so many possibilities when it comes to performance art in the community. And while it’s not something that will happen overnight, we think it would be helpful for the residents to understand the vision that the Arts Board, and subsequently the City Council, has for that park.” While he didn’t cite a specific price, the mayor pro tem said that “bandstands are considerably more affordable than we thought they’d be,” and that the Arts Board “is no stranger to fundraising,” having already privately raised the money that paid for numerous outdoor murals around the city and covering the core costs of their events, as well. “It would also likely involve a grant, and the good news is there are quite a few grants for this kind of initiative,” Bliss said. “As we’re continuously looking for these grants, we can be opportunistic and take advantage of it as a city because we’re planning for it. I think oftentimes, communities that are older and built out miss opportunities because they’re not charting a vision looking for grants available to achieve it — they get into maintenance mode, where just fixing things is the entire emphasis and prioritization. But then they’re missing those opportunities that can really change the community for the next 50 years. That’s what we’re See BANDSTAND on page 6A

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talked to me and thought that we were done, but I said, ‘No, that’s not how we are at Madison,’” Williams said. “We are a hard-nosed and make-things-happen kind of team.” Harvey Jr. contributed 15 points of his own while junior standout Jason Howard added 13 in the win. Howard carved out a significant role for Madison this season, and will be a leader of the 2024 senior class next year. “He knocked down some big shots for us, especially in districts against Pershing and (University) Liggett that really expanded the game for us,” Williams said. Madison came back with an impressive 61-36 win over Grosse Pointe University Liggett in district semifinals behind Harvey Jr., Mills and senior John Paul. Harvey Jr. tallied 17 points while Mills (17) and Paul (14) both finished in double figures. Madison’s playoff run would come to a close in the district finals with a 70-44 loss to Detroit Loyola, but it did nothing to lower the heads of the seniors that carried the program this season. “I took that game very hard, but knowing I got to play the last of my games with the guys that I love, it touched me,” Mills said. Madison’s season shouldn’t be measured by falling short of a district title, with everything the Eagles accomplished leading up to the state tournament. Opening the season 0-2 with a pair of losses to Center Line High and New Haven High, Madison countered with a 7-1 stretch, including a first-place finish in the Cru-

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of skeletons dressed as a construction crew with stop signs, due to road work on nearby 11 Mile Road that turned Gardenia Avenue into a detour. They returned a year later, in September 2021, with the skeletons tending a pumpkin patch. The Hayters tweaked the scene every few days, so that the pumpkins steadily grew in size. A pair of 12-foot-tall skeletons slowly emerged with them, the pumpkins on their heads. This time, they stayed up, and even more scenes unfolded in the following months. “I love Halloween, I really do. It’s my time of the year, my time to shine,” Holly

said. “But once people realized we were changing the scenes every couple days as we move stuff around, they saw that and said, ‘We want more — this is great!’ Especially the people who’d drive through here for the detour at the beginning — it gave them something to smile about when they’re stressed going out of their way. It gave them something to look forward to each day.” At times, there were as many as 20 skeletons in the yard. But in November 2021, the Hayters scaled it back, and began crafting scenes with “Dee Ceased” — one of the giant skeletons — as the main character. That Thanksgiving, Dee could be seen snacking on a turkey leg and wearing a Tshirt that said, “Oh snap!” A fellow skeleton stood nearby in Native American garb, holding a sign that read, “Happy Thanksgiving.” For Christmas, Dee was dressed as Santa and

her friend as an elf, with a Christmas tree to decorate, and presents nearby. For New Year’s, Dee was dressed to impress, with a bottle of champagne in hand. And for Valentine’s Day, she wore a wig and dress, along with a hat a neighbor made and a ring on her bony finger. The mailbox was stuffed full of treats and valentines made by the Hayter kids, which the neighbors were free to take home and enjoy. When spring arrived, the 12-foot-tall Dee dressed as “the world’s tallest leprechaun.” Her shorter companion was also dressed in green and holding a mug of beer. For Easter, the smaller skeleton dressed as a carrot, and the two posed with a giant inflatable egg. As the weather warmed, they could be seen holding pinwheels, and come summer they were sporting sling bikinis made from Fourth of July bandanas donated by a

fan, surrounded by beach balls and a giant rubber ducky. The Hayters and their three kids were continually incorporating new ideas. Some concepts were sourced from the skeletons’ fan following on social media, such as a summertime baseball scene where Dee wore a jersey with her name, playing ball with her “Boo Crew.” At one point, Dee held a sign for a neighbor’s missing cat. And when the school year began, the two skeletons dressed as parents — the dad wearing a pot-bellied “dad bod” shirt and a pair of gray sweatpants. Together, they saw off a kid skeleton carrying a backpack and large pencil. Come fall, Dee was seated for the first time, with a bonfire to keep her warm. More skeletons joined her to roast marshmallows. See SKELETONS on page 17A

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METRO DETROIT — Struggling to breathe has become all too common for 12-year-old Oscar Hauptman. His mother, Elizabeth Hauptman, said Oscar’s asthma is triggered the most on hot summer days, limiting his ability to play sports, be active outside and even breathe. “He will start coughing, and he’ll tell me that it feels like somebody is sitting on his chest. I know that we’ll have to use his rescue inhaler the entire way home, until he gets to his nebulizer, and if his nebulizer doesn’t work, we’re rushing to an emergency room,” she said. “It’s scary for all of us but especially for our kids.” Michigan has one of the highest asthma

rates in the country, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and now data show that Detroiters are far more likely to have asthma than the rest of Michigan’s population. “Over 250,000 children here in Michigan have asthma, and about one in four folks in the Detroit ZIP code have asthma,” Hauptman explained. The MDHHS reported that the rate of asthma hospitalizations was at least four times higher in Detroit than in the rest of Michigan between 2016 and 2019. Data show that approximately three times as many people died from asthma in Detroit between 2017 and 2019 as did in all of Michigan and that adult Detroiters had a current asthma prevalence 46% higher than those in the rest of Michigan — a figure up from the 26% in 2016.

Researchers from the United States Environmental Protection Agency have long linked asthma with exposure to air pollution. In Michigan, Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties are three of 12 counties across the state with an F rating from the American Lung Association’s 2022 State of the Air Report due to high ozone days and particle pollution. The data are alarming to Hauptman, a field organizer for the Michigan chapter of the advocacy group Moms Clean Air Force. Moms Clean Air Force is a community of

more than 1 million people nationally — and more than 34,600 moms and dads across Michigan — united against air pollution and health impacts on children. EPA officials say ground-level ozone and airborne particles are the most threatening air pollutants to human health. Ground-level ozone occurs when sunlight combines with chemical emissions derived from the burning of fossil fuels in motor vehicle exhaust, industrial emissions, gasoline vapors and chemical solvents. Even See AIR on page 11A

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at low concentrations, officials say, ozone can trigger a variety of health problems, including lung irritation and inflammation, asthma attacks, wheezing, coughing, and increased susceptibility to respiratory illnesses. Airborne particles can come from atmospheric chemical reactions or from wildfires, construction sites and the burning of fossil fuels. This pollution, officials say, can cause chronic bronchitis, asthma attacks, decreased lung function, coughing, painful breathing, cardiac problems and heart attacks as well as a variety of serious environmental impacts, such as acidification of lakes and streams and nutrient depletion in soils and water bodies. In Michigan, Moms Clean Air Force works actively to fight for cleaner air by advocating for the transition of the state’s school bus fleet to electric, defending the state’s Clean Car Standards and working to protect families from PFAS chemicals, air pollution from industrial facilities and mercury pollution. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances are chemicals used to make coatings and products that resist heat, oil, stains, grease and water in everything from clothing and furniture to food packaging and nonstick cooking surfaces, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. They are called “forever chemicals” because they don’t break down in the environment, and they bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans. They may affect reproduction, thyroid function and the immune system, and they may injure the liver, according to the CDC. “There are so many solutions that we are working towards, like asking for stronger tailpipe protections, transitioning into electric school buses, that type of thing, so we can move forward on helping our kids and finding solutions for these problems,” Hauptman said. Moms Clean Air Force offers a variety of opportunities for public engagement and advocacy. “Everything from education to getting involved with meeting with your representative to insist that they do things that will protect our kids from the impacts of pollution and poor air quality,” Hauptman said. Nicky Marcot, a longtime volunteer for Mom’s Clean Air Force, said she became involved with the organization in 2019 after reading an article about how climate change was impacting people’s decisions to have children. “A friend sent me an article about climate change and how young people and adults around the country in their 20s and 30s were choosing to not have children because of the future of the planet. I had never

thought about climate change in that light before.” She said it made her want to “become active in a way that I could help make a difference regarding climate issues.” With three children under 8 and a busy schedule, Marcot had limited time to advocate. “I knew I had space while the kids were napping, I had space in the evening and space on the weekends, so based on that, I was able to do as much as I was able — which, in that case, usually constituted maybe a total of two to three hours a month worth of activism,” she said. “Organizations like Moms Clean Air Force do a really good job of providing their volunteers with opportunities that are manageable, not overwhelming, easy and effective.” Whether it was logging in online and doing a five-minute testimony in front of the EPA, taking a picture of herself holding a sign stating how much she cares about the air her kids are breathing, signing a petition or signing a letter, Marcot knows she is making a difference. “There might have been months where I did more — for instance, I took a trip to D.C., and that was an entire weekend. But most of the time, it was just five or 10 minutes here or there,” she said. “When you have millions of people across the country taking five or 10 minutes here or there, it makes a huge difference.” And their work seems to be paying off. In November, the EPA announced that school districts in all 50 states and the District of Columbia will receive funding to replace diesel school buses with zero-emission electric models. In Michigan, approximately $54 million in U.S. EPA grant awards will fund 138 electric buses in 25 Michigan public schools and districts in Alcona, Armada, Au GresSims, Beecher, Bessemer, Britton, Cassopolis, Chesaning Union, Dearborn, Deerfield, Harbor Beach, Hartfield, Homer, Hopkins, Jackson, L’Anse, Mayville, Ojibwe Charter, Pellston, Pentwater, Pontiac, Sand Creek, Ubly, Unionville-Sebewaing and Ypsilanti. To learn more about Moms Clean Air Force, or to tour an electric school bus, attend the Oakland County Earth Day Climate March, Rally and Fair 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 22 at Centennial Commons Park, on Troy Street in Royal Oak. The event, which is free and open to the public, will feature various organizations like Moms Clean Air Force. “There are all sorts of ways and opportunities for folks to be involved at every level, and you don’t have to be a parent to get involved with Moms Clean Air Force,” Hauptman said. To get involved with Moms Clean Air Force, visit www.momscleanairforce.org and click the “join us” button, or email Hauptman at ehauptman@momscleanairforce.org.

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METRO DETROIT — People refurbishing their homes this spring might be getting rid of old furniture and replacing it with new items. But if that old furniture is still in good shape, don’t throw it out with the trash — the nonprofit Furniture Bank of Southeastern Michigan can use it. The Furniture Bank supplies families in need with essential furniture pieces, such as beds, mattresses and kitchen tables with chairs. Furniture Bank Executive Director Robert Boyle, of Grosse Pointe Woods, said demand always increases in the spring, and that’s especially true this year, with more than 100 families on a waiting list for furnishings — a figure that’s twice as high as it was only four years ago at this time. The Furniture Bank will collect essential items in good condition from homes across metro Detroit at no charge if these items can be placed in a garage or on a porch, or they will charge a flat fee of $50 to collect any number of essentials from inside the home. Essential items include mattresses, box springs, dressers, end tables, nightstands, coffee tables, sofas and loveseats (excluding reclining sofas and sofa beds), dining room or kitchen tables (excluding glass or heavy marble), dining room or kitchen chairs (in sets of at least two), and living room chairs. The Furniture Bank will also collect as essentials up to five bags or boxes of smaller housewares, such as towels, pots, pans, silverware, lamps, bedding and other basics; the Furniture Bank cannot accept clothing. On April 1, the collection flat fee will increase to $75. Because the need for beds, mattresses and box springs in good condition is so high, Boyle said, the Furniture Bank is currently

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waiving its fee to remove these items from inside a donor’s home. He estimates that they had more than 300 people waiting for mattresses at press time. “We are one of the few charities in town that will take gently used mattresses and box springs,” Boyle said. For essential items that are structurally damaged, stained, torn, badly worn or damaged by pets, they will haul these items away for $75 per item, whether it’s inside or outside the home. For fees ranging from $75 to $100 per item, the Furniture Bank will also pick up nonessential items from inside or outside of homes, including desks, bookshelves, armoires, china cabinets, buffets, sofa beds, reclining sofas, entertainment centers and TV stands. Proceeds from fees support the work of the Furniture Bank and enable it to hire professional movers to safely remove furniture. Inflation has hit everyone’s pocketbooks, but some people are better positioned to handle higher costs than others. “Hyperinflation disproportionately affects people in need,” Boyle said. Furniture — even used furniture — is an expense many families can’t afford. “Buying furniture means you may not be able to pay your rent or your utility bill, so we continue to see higher levels of referrals,” Boyle said. Of the families the Furniture Bank assists, 90% have an annual income of $20,000 or less, Boyle said. Of those families, he said 70% to 80% have household incomes of $10,000 or less. Getting a good night’s sleep is essential to health and, for children, essential for learning and develop-

ABOVE: Jerika Jones and her son, Ryan, smile outside their Harper Woods home after receiving home furnishings from the Furniture Bank of Southeastern Michigan. RIGHT: The Harrisons were among the 2,300 families helped last year by the Furniture Bank of Southeastern Michigan. Demand has increased for the Furniture Bank, which aided 1,900 families in 2021. Photos provided by the Furniture Bank of Southeastern Michigan

ment as well, and adequate rest is not possible when people are sleeping on the floor. The Furniture Bank is life changing to people like Jerika Jones, of Harper Woods, who lost everything after a divorce, the floods of 2021 and a devastating car accident — she was helping her stranded daughter on the side of the freeway last summer when an 18-wheeler slammed into their vehicle, badly injuring them both and leaving Jones unable to work. Jones and her children — two sets of fraternal twins, ages 15 and 22 — had been sleeping on air mattresses and sitting on the floor before the Furniture Bank was able to supply them with real beds and furniture. A gently used leather chaise lounge also now occupies Jones’ bedroom — it’s been ideal for her because of her back injury. “We’re making good strides and picking up our life one day at a time,” Jones said. In spite of multiple unfortunate incidents, Jones maintains her faith and positive

attitude, grateful for things like the kitchen table and eight chairs that mean her family can gather for holiday meals and everyday time together. “Now we’re able to be at my house, putting together a puzzle,” Jones said. She said the furniture has helped her and her family to heal emotionally as well as physically. “It gives us a place to come together comfortably,” Jones said. Boyle said that, in 2022 alone, the Furniture Bank provided 2,300 families with almost 19,000 pieces of furniture, valued at a total of more than $1 million. “There’s a huge need for what we do,” Boyle said. “(We supply) the basics that will get a family off the floor and enable them to live with some semblance of dignity.” To donate or for more information, visit www.furniture-bank.org or call (248) 332-1300.

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led Parade Committee is already planning fundraisers to cover the bill, including a spaghetti dinner, donation canisters that will be set up at local businesses and the collection of checks. Checks can be sent to Madison Heights City Hall, 300 W. 13 Mile Road, made payable to the Madison Heights Parade Committee. As for the spaghetti dinner, it will be held on March 24 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Madison Heights Active Adult Center, 29448 John R Road, north of 12 Mile. The cost is $10 for adults, $6 for kids 5-12, $8 for seniors 50 and older, and free for children under age 5. The spaghetti will be served with garlic bread, salad, drinks and dessert, with carryout also available, and gift raffles. The proceeds will help cover not only the costs of city personnel working the holiday weekend, but also possible expenses for parade participants, such as gas for their vehicles. “Anything extra goes into our fund set up with the city,” said Martha Kehoe, chairwoman of the Parade Committee. “We don’t really set a specific target. We just try to work within what we have. What we get is what we make do with each year.” This year’s parade will also follow a new route, although at press time, the committee had not yet revealed it. In the past, it started at the corner of 12 Mile and John R roads and proceeded along John R and West 13 Mile roads, but this year there will be adjustments made. One returning feature is the Wall of Heroes, a display featuring pictures of residents or their relatives who served in the military. For most of the year, the display is kept at the Heritage Rooms — a museum in the lower level of City Hall. The only time it’s brought outside is during the parade. “We’re still collecting pictures for the

ABOVE: Austin Duran, of Madison Heights, anchored the 2019 parade by proudly marching down John R Road with the American flag. This year’s parade will mark the first time the event has been held since the pandemic. LEFT: Retired U.S. Army Master Sgt. Vitula Reese marched the parade route in 2019 with local business Octapharma Plasma, where her daughter worked. File photo by Patricia O’Blenes

ans and those we’ve lost,” Grafstein said. “So many of our neighbors are in it.” Mark Bliss, the mayor pro tem, said he has attended the parade since he was a young child. “I really encourage everyone to financially support it, if they can, but either way, definitely mark the day on your calendar and come watch it. It’s been a long time

coming to bring this parade back, and oftentimes when you go without something for a while, it’s difficult to get attendance at the levels that it was before the break,” Bliss said. “This being our first year back since the pandemic, I’m hoping people prioritize being a part of this. Really, I’m just looking forward to seeing everybody again.”

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Wall of Heroes,” Kehoe said. “What we do is we get the pictures and copy them, and then we send them back.” She said that people should include information about the person in the picture, such as their full name, when and where they served, and their position and rank. A copy of the return address should be included so that the original picture can be safely returned. The mailing address is Martha Kehoe, 1765 Dulong Ave., Madison Heights, MI 48071. “We have a lot of military people here in Madison Heights,” Kehoe said. “We just enjoy getting together with the public, and we’re truly for the military — it’s a military parade, not a political event. So I’m very excited about it — very excited.” Sean Fleming, a member of the Madison Heights City Council, is a veteran who served with the Signal Corps in the U.S. Army during Operation Joint Endeavor in Bosnia and Croatia. He also currently serves as the junior vice commander for VFW Post 1407, which has members in both Madison Heights and Ferndale. “We have been involved in the parade for many years,” Fleming said. “I think it’s really great the parade is coming back, because it’s a good way to honor our armed service family members. Parades have always been a way to show respect and appreciation, and I think attending this event and the service that follows is a great opportunity to reflect on the sacrifice of our military.” He noted that groups looking to participate in the parade can email him at his council address, seanfleming@madisonheights.org. Roslyn Grafstein, the mayor of Madison Heights, said she has walked in the parade since before she was on the council, appearing with the Madison Heights Women’s Club. “It really is special, seeing the whole community get together to honor our veter-

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Eve Sandoval is a Madison Heights resident who has been cultivating her own native gardens for years. She is also a former member of the Bloom Project who left due to scheduling conflicts. “I love that they’re still pursuing this, and that the Bloom Project is continuing to move forward,” Sandoval said. “That makes me really happy.” She said there are many benefits to the plants. “Native plants have been around for so long — thousands, millions of years. They’ve adapted to our climate, our soils. The nice thing about them is they can be very drought tolerant because they use less water consumption. They prefer to grow in full sun, and they don’t like their feet wet, which is to say they don’t like their roots wet — they like to be dry, not overwatered. They also don’t require pesticides or herbicides; they’ll naturally repel invasive insects and plant species,” Sandoval said. “I’ve seen it firsthand, how they create their own ecosystem. We would get aphid infestations on my common milkweed — they’re not a harmful insect, but they’re a nuisance that can take over — but then I see green lacewings showing up to take care of the aphid population. That’s just one example of how the native gardens start to balance themselves,” Sandoval said. “For me, I just find it fascinating how it unfolds like that. I didn’t have to spray anything.” Sandoval said favorite native plants include common milkweed and swamp milkweed, which are a key food source for the caterpillars of monarch butterflies — longdistance pollinators distinctive for their orange-and-black wings. Between the two types of milkweed, she generally recommends swamp milkweed since it tends to

stay where it’s planted. Other recommended plants include red columbine, butterfly weed, black-eyed Susan, prairie blazing star, Joe Pye weed, wild bergamot, New England aster and purple coneflower. Some native shrubs include New Jersey tea, buttonbush and serviceberry. “Start as small as you can. Even if you just want to put in a 3-foot-by-3-foot garden of just swamp milkweed, it makes a big difference. Even with just one plant, you’d be surprised how the butterflies can find that one plant,” Sandoval said. “I actually purchased a home here because I couldn’t wait to garden. I started really small, but it’s addictive, and also very therapeutic. You find yourself working outside more than you ever would, watching these flowers go from seedlings to beautiful plants with pops of colors. You start seeing more bees and butterflies, and fast-forward two years and you’re outside reading a book surrounded by flowers and bees dancing around you. “And yeah, you will get more bees, but they won’t bother you,” she said. “They’re busy and they have a job. They won’t chase you. They just want to get their nectar. I also grow vegetables and I’m starting to grow fruits, and the pollinators help with them, too. A native garden can also be an artistic endeavor, as well as an educational one. It’s something I will never tire of — it will continue to stimulate my mind.” In a joint statement by the ECC, members Nickole Fox and Coreen Porter spoke to the goal of the grants, as did Emily Rohrbach, the board’s City Council representative. “I’m excited that the ECC continues to find ways to bring new native gardens to the city,” Rohrbach said. “Public spaces, private yards and school communities are all places where we can be intentional about creating space for native plants to thrive. Native plants and gardens bring innumerable benefits to our home ecosystem, our air, water and beneficial pollinators — all essential

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parts working to make Madison Heights a greener, more sustainable community.” Porter said the program is a new initiative that aims to raise awareness. “We recognize that native plant gardens — even small gardens — have a big impact in the lives of people and our environment. This program was created to broaden thinking about, and creation of, native plant gardens,” Porter said. “Native plant gardens are not only relevant, but indispensable; they are essential to us and all pollinators.” Fox noted that the ECC will be offering a native plants workshop on May 3 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Madison Heights City Hall, 300 W. 13 Mile Road, so that residents, schools and other organizations can learn more about the basics of starting their own gardens. In addition, the ECC will host a native plant sale on May 28 outside near City Hall. Both events are hosted in partnership with East Michigan Native Plants LLC. “I’m excited that we’re able to bring these opportunities to our area. The plant

sales have been well-attended, yet we know there are community members, organizations and schools that could use additional resources, whether it is more knowledge or funds to grow their gardens,” Fox said. “I’ve seen gardens bring people together, supporting a healthier community. That’s what excites me most.” Mayor Roslyn Grafstein said the ECC raised funds for the grants with their own plant sales. “They just want people to create gardens that are pollinator-friendly, helping with the bees and general habitat of the area,” she said. Mark Bliss, the mayor pro tem, commended the ECC for their work. “This is a great example of our staff and resident board working together to green the city and improve the environment,” he said. “The ECC has done a great job of leading this effort to bring native plants into our city, and also to replace our tree canopy and adopt other eco-friendly initiatives that don’t affect our annual operating budget.”

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“The other skeletons were also bent over ‘toasting their buns,’ with their butts to the fire,” laughed Holly. Last Halloween, all of the skeletons returned, wearing different outfits from past scenes. Together, they enjoyed a game of cornhole in the front yard. The skeletons continued to party in the front yard until February 2023. That’s when the Hayters decided to retire the display, for now. Holly lost her mother around the holidays, so she hadn’t been able to give Dee Ceased the same attention lately. Holly said her mother, Bonita, was one of the biggest supporters of the display. Her mother once even posed with the smaller skeleton, which the fans named “Bone Ita” in her honor. She noted that Dee will likely return in September, and that she has been thinking of a possible collaboration with local artist Jennifer Ramirez — the woman behind several outdoor murals in Madison Heights, who was also recently recognized by the City Council. Holly said the love from the fans has been simply overwhelming. “The community response was honestly what kept us going. They fell in love seeing it, and the joy it brought them really connected with us,” Holly said. “It brought so much happiness to the community during COVID and construction. I think I only heard one or two negative comments the entire time. With our kids, even their classmates were like, ‘Oh, you guys live at the skeleton house!’ We started out doing this just for fun, but then it spread.” Sean Fleming, a member of the Madison Heights City Council, arranged for the family to receive a certificate of recognition, which the Hayters were awarded Feb. 27. “When COVID first started, it was

pretty depressing — everything was locked down and you couldn’t go anywhere. All you could do was go for a walk or bike ride. Even some outdoor places were shut down,” Fleming said. “But around that time is when the Hayters put up their display. At first, it was like every other Halloween display with large skeletons, but then it just kept changing. It was a landmark you’d pass by, where you couldn’t wait to see what happens next. It gave us all something to talk about, rather than just being mentally exhausted by sad news.” Mark Bliss, the mayor pro tem, praised the display as a work of art. “Oftentimes when we think of art installation, we think museums and pieces that are hundreds if not thousands of years old. But modern art can be as simple as what the Hayter family put up. They’re equally important, and maybe even more so since we are experiencing them in real time,” Bliss said. “It’s fun, it’s exciting, and I’m incredibly appreciative of how they took the time and effort to create such an amazing pop-up display that engaged our residents at a difficult time in our history.” Roslyn Grafstein, the mayor of Madison Heights, said the display unified people. “It’s awesome. Dee Ceased made so many people smile through such hard times as we’re going through a pandemic, and then construction. We’re being forced onto Gardenia out of our way, and we’re cranky because of the extra traffic, but then seeing this giant skeleton in different clothing and settings, it gave us reason to pause and laugh,” Grafstein said. “There’s so much seriousness and sadness in the world today; people find so many reasons to fight and disagree and not get along. But then you have a giant skeleton in a dress or a baseball uniform or posing as a leprechaun, and it just brings everyone together.”

LEFT: The Hayter family kept their neighbors amused by changing up the display on a regular basis. They were recognized by the Madison Heights City Council Feb. 27. ABOVE: For Halloween 2021, the skeletons could be seen watering a pumpkin patch. The Hayters tweaked it every few days so that the pumpkins appeared to grow throughout the week, rising to reveal giant skeletons underneath them. Photos provided by Holly Hayter

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it after a high-wind event. Red-tailed hawks are named for their reddish tails when mature, and are also recognizable by their distinctive belly bands. If their cry sounds familiar, there’s a reason for that: movies often replace the screech of bald eagles with the tougher-sounding call of red-tailed hawks. Blue jays even mimic it to distract nesting hawks so that they will leave their nests to investigate, at which point the blue jays swoop in and dine on the unprotected eggs. Benjamin Prowse, a full-time naturalist for Oakland County Parks and Recreation, said it’s been fun watching the red-tailed hawks and other species that call Suarez Friendship Woods home. “I was part time with the parks here for about 10 years, so to be able to come back this past year and a half in a full-time capacity has been great — being able to see when the red-breasted nuthatch arrive from winter migration, and when the dark-eyed junco are heading out. It’s kind of haphazard when you’re part time; you don’t get the same continuity. So, I’ve been really enjoying being here on a daily basis. I have a much better handle now on what’s happening in the park and in the neighborhoods, between the coyotes and the deer we’re now getting, and so on. “Especially with the red-tailed hawks,” he said. “I’m so excited, but also a bit leery since they haven’t finished building their nest yet. They’re very close to completion, and I suspect the female will be laying eggs soon. One of the final stages is lining the nest with evergreen sprigs, and we’ve seen them doing that. It seems like a matter of time now before the eggs are laid. It’s going to be so cool the next couple of months, seeing the chicks fledge and learning how to fly and hunt. Our squirrel population is definitely going to decrease — it already has — but we have plenty of them here.” Prowse said red-tailed hawks are among the most numerous in the Americas, stretching from Central America across North America into northern Canada. Western ones appear darker in color, with less streaking than eastern ones. They’re non-migratory birds since they have a knack for finding food all year-round. Red-tailed hawks are typically seen soaring on thermals over open fields near highways. Traditionally, they’ve left woodland habitats to other birds such as sharpshinned hawks. In the case of Suarez Friendship Woods, the park was already home to some Cooper’s hawks, which nested above

the trails along the park boundary near Simonds Elementary School. This led to a skirmish last summer when a red-tailed hawk was seen hunting a gray squirrel in the forest, only to be immediately attacked by a nesting Cooper’s hawk after capturing its prey, chasing the red-tailed hawk out of the park. But since then, a pair of red-tailed hawks have moved in, nesting in the canopy of a tree about 60 feet up. They’ve been seen taking turns building the nest and capturing squirrels. Prowse said the female was quite vocal with the male once until he flew to another branch and let her dine on the remainder of his squirrel dinner — a sign of courtship feeding. Up to three eggs are expected, which will require 30-35 days of incubation by both the male and female. After they hatch, the babies will need another 45 days to fledge — a process where their feathers grow large enough for flight. Prowse said females tend to reuse nests in the future, so it’s possible the nature center may see multiple generations of hawks born at its doorstep. As such, the staff has been adding signage along the trail and near the patio that informs guests of the hawks’ presence, asking visitors to respect their space by passing through quickly or quietly taking a detour around the nest. Nesting birds can get territorial during breeding season, and hawks are no exception. This can include dive bombing anyone that gets too close. If a hawk feels threatened, they may even forcefully expel their feces to repel others, something Prowse said is called “whitewashing.” And patrons should keep any pets on a leash while outside, since the hawks can easily pick up small dogs and cats, including from backyards, although it’s rare. Prowse said the hawks were first brought to his team’s attention in mid-February by visitors Jeff and Teri Williams, who have returned regularly to check on the progress of the nest. The park is a birding hot spot, especially in late April and early May as the warblers come through, so the addition of red-tailed hawks is sure to draw attention. The park is also home to herds of deer that come and go freely since the park does not have a fenced boundary. This past winter saw a 10-point buck along with three does and three fawns. Red foxes have also been seen, and occasionally coyotes hunting squirrels as well. The coyotes have also been spotted near the golf course, waterpark and in the Red Run across Dequindre Road. The park itself spans 37 acres, with about 1.5 miles of paved trails. The oldest trees are estimated to be between 100 and 150 years old. Prowse said the southern portion of the park has been wooded and wet

since at least 1937, and very likely since the late 1800s. The park also encompasses some of the last remaining mesic flatwoods in southeast Michigan, characterized by plants such as cottonwoods, hickories and sycamores that thrive in damp soil. There is also a stand of hawthorns, which have inches-long thorns to protect them from browsers like the extinct giant ground sloth. Many wildflowers emerge in the spring and throughout the summer and fall, including mayapple, red and white tril-

lium, goldenrods, Jack-in-the-pulpits and asters. There are also invasive species such as garlic mustard and buckhorn. The Red Oaks Nature Center has big plans for the near future, as outlined in the five-year master plan now available for review at oaklandcountyparks.com. This includes the possible addition of a new teaching pavilion, which would increase the capacity for nature education programs, allowing larger school groups to schedule field See HAWK on page 19A

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trips there. Other projects include native plantings in garden beds around the nature center, updating the bird-feeding station, and additional parking. Roslyn Grafstein, the mayor of Madison Heights, relishes the place. “I love being in nature; I love that the woods are right here. I’ll bike there in the summer, and I’ll bike around there, too. I just think that being in nature has a profound positive impact on people of all ages. You can take your time there and enjoy it. It’s nice that when it’s hot, there’s shade to keep you cool. When my kids were younger, we even went there for their educational programs, like the one where you make maple syrup,” Grafstein said. On Saturday, March 25, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., the nature center will host that program again, where guests can learn about the sugaring process, tapping a tree in the sugar bush. Attendees will hike the park’s Storybook Trail, lined with framed pages from the book “The Sweetest Season,” by Michigan author Elissa Kerr. There will also be sample maple treats, and maple recipes to take home. All ages are welcome, and the cost is $10 per person. Preregistration is required by calling (248) 585-0100. As for the hawks, you can follow their progress online at Facebook.com/ocparks, on Twitter (@ocparksandrec) and at oaklandcountyparks on Instagram. You can visit the nature center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Binoculars are available for viewing, and the naturalists are happy to

point out the nest. “I think that the nature center and Suarez Friendship Woods is one of the bestkept secrets in the region, and I’d love for more people to be made aware of it,” said Mark Bliss, the mayor pro tem of Madison Heights. “Back when my dad was growing up in Madison Heights, it was referred to as Simonds Woods, and later named after George Suarez, a former mayor and county commissioner and incredible pillar of the community. And previous councils well before my time invested into that nature center, and despite multiple economic challenges have been able to save it and preserve it — and, thanks to the partnership with the county that Oakland County Commissioner Gary McGillivray put into place, we’ve even been able to improve it. “I actually proposed to my wife on the trails there,” Bliss added. “It’s just such a beautiful hidden gem, and something you wouldn’t expect in a completely built-out community. So yeah, I truly hope everyone who hasn’t set foot on the trails there or walked into the nature center itself will take some time to do just that. It’s pretty awesome.” Prowse said the nature center is worth visiting all times of the year. “Seeing the season change, the birds migrate, everyone waking up from hibernation — it’s a real pleasure,” Prowse said. “We want to give people an understanding of nature so that they can appreciate nature, and then learn how to protect it for the next generation. We’re trying to lay the groundwork so that people don’t have to be afraid of the woods.” Call Staff Writer Andy Kozlowski at (586) 498-1046.

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Benjamin Prowse, full-time naturalist at the Red Oaks Nature Center, has been using binoculars to watch the hawks as they build their nest and prepare to lay eggs. The nature center hosts programs throughout the year, including a maple sugaring demonstration in the spring.

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Established 1999 Driveways/Garage Floors/Patios, etc. Licensed/Insured Check out Allen Cement on Facebook!

Vern Allen

586-457-1300

Drywall RETIRED MASTER DRYWALL FINISHER Willing To Do Your Small Job Repairs. Professional Drywall, Hanging, Taping. W/35yrs. experience. Free-estimates.

Rick (586)790-0006

Elite Concrete Services, LLC. WE RAISE SETTLED OR SUNKEN CONCRETE PATIOS • DRIVEWAYS SIDEWALKS • FLOORS CURBS • PORCHES Commercial • Industrial Residential 1/3 TO 1/2 THE COST OF REPLACEMENT

Electrical *ACCU ELECTRIC*

586-925-8764

Free-Estimates, Great Prices, Senior Discounts! Lic./Insured Master Electrician Specializing in All Residential Services. Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed! Lic#-6113148

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FREE ESTIMATES

(248) 481-6919 (586) 731-7226

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

586-755-3636 Father & Son

Master Electricians

Dr. Electric

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

Painting

586-755-3636

2 BROTHERS PAINTING

Father & Son

Master Electricians

Dr. Electric

CASTLE ELECTRIC

586-634-1152

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

Fence Service ELEGANT FENCE & SUPPLY

248-254-2027

Serving Macomb/Oakland Residential/Commercial All Types of Fence Insured-Free Estimates Senior/Veterans Discount

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

GUTTERS & WINDOW CLEANING INSURED TOM MICOLI

313-656-9402 Handyman Services 3 Sons

Handyman Service

586-888-9031

Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Minor/Major Repairs, Any Size Job. Free Estimates 10% Discount

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

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

Call Frank 248-303-5897 Painting

"EXTERIOR ONLY _ SMALL REPAIRS ONLY" A#1 SERVICES: Roof-Leaks/Shingles/ Roof Vents/Chimney Caps GUTTER SERVICE: Clean/Repair/Install Guards SIDING SERVICE: Vinyl-Siding/Alum-Trim/ Gable Vents/Shutters/ Insured/Reliable

ANDERSON Painting & Carpentry

Kitchens/ Cabinets/ Countertops MR. BACKSPLASH ·CUSTOM BACKSPLASHES ·CUSTOM CABINETS ·COUNTERTOPS *Granite*Quartz* ·LVT FLOORING ·FIREPLACE TILES *Ceramic*Glass *Stone*

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

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

FARR'S PAINTING

Interior/Exterior Drywall & Wood Repairs Power washing Mold Removal Free Estimates 32 years experience

248-345-3308

farrsmoldremoval.com

PRO TOUCH PAINTING LLC.

Interior/Exterior 30-yrs-experience, Power-washing, Drywall repairs, Free Estimates. All Work Guaranteed. Affordable Prices. Senior Discount. Insured.

248-495-3512

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

586-722-8381 Now Hiring!!!

Drainage System Professionals Beat The Spring Rush, SIGN-UP-EARLY! New-Construction, Yard-Drainage, Grading, Sod/Seed, Retaining Walls/Walkways/Patios, Senior/Military-Discounts Credit-Cards-Accepted

Free-Estimates

586-719-1202 TOTAL BRICKPAVING LANDSCAPING PROS

586-420-3531

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

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)229-4267 American Painting

•Residential •Commercial. •Interior & Exterior •Power Washing •Insurance, •Drywall, •Plaster Repair, •Senior-discounts. •Guaranteed-work. •25-yrs experience.

FREE Camera with Drain Cleaning Restriction May Apply

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

888.572.0928 586.585.1862 www.MotorCityPlumber.com

Painting

Plumbing

WOW PAINTING

WATERWORK Plumbing.com

Residential/Commercial

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

Same Day Emergency Service Available Reliable/Experienced License#8003885

wowpaintingmi.com

Roofing

Plumbing

AA4DABLE ROOFING

248-990-5388

MASTER PLUMBER

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

10%/Senior/Military/Discounts

Lic#-8004254

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

248-542-8022

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

CHERRY CONSTRUCTION ROOFING Residential/Commercial Free-Estimates Senior Discounts Fast, Reliable, Licensed/Insured Builder, General Contractor Leave Detailed Message

586-291-2647

CITY ROOFING

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

586-733-3004

cityroofinginc@gmail.com

ALLTIMATE OUTDOOR SERVICES

**CLUTTER GUY'S**

586-258-6672

586-634-0033

586.899.3555 (Direct) 248.566.6460 (Office)

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

Financing Available

Home Repairs

248-892-1927

Family Owned & Operated

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

• Wood Repair • Power Wash • Free-Estimates

REFERENCES AVAILABLE

586-360-0681

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Motor City Plumbing & Drain

Complete Interior/Exterior

586-778-3393 586-531-2111

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

Plumbing

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

25%-Spring-DISCOUNT Tree-Leaf-Removal/Trimming, Stump Grinding, Gutter-Cleaning, Season-Firewood, Junk/Scrap/Haul Removal, Free-Estimates. 10% Senior-Discounts. -FREE WOOD CHIPS-

(586)216-0904 www.davestree andshrub.com

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4B - MADISON-PARK NEWS, March 22, 2023

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Call our Service department at 248-550-0039

2600 W. Maple Rd., | Troy Motor Mall | deansellersford.com 248-643-7500

*0% Financing available with approved fmcc credit on 2022 & 2023 year Edge, Explorer, F-150 and 2022 Escape. Security Deposit waived upon credit approval. Final Price includes A / Z plan & Lease Renewal Rebates. Plus tax, doc & applicable state fees. Hurry, Expires on 3/31/2023. Residency restrictions apply. See dealer for qualifications and complete details.

0136-2312

TOP 100 FORD SALES VOLUME DEALERSHIP NATIONWIDE

FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 1948, 75 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE

CONGRATULATIONS DEAN SELLERS FORD TEAM!!

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Thank you to all of our customers! We appreciate your Loyalty & Patronage –The Sellers Family

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Call our Service department at 248-550-0039

2600 W. Maple Rd., | Troy Motor Mall | deansellersford.com 248-643-7500

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