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Plan a relaxing trip to the Traverse Wine Coast BY GREG TASKER Golfers, sailors and outdoor enthusiasts have long flocked to the wooded hills and crystal-clear lakes around Traverse City, but in recent years, the Cherry Capital has increasingly become a hot spot for casual and even serious wine enthusiasts. No wonder. Some 40 wineries surround this small, postcard-pretty town, which sits at the base of two peninsulas, each designated as its own distinctive grape-growing region. These wineries on the Leelanau and Old Mission peninsulas are a huge part of the tourism scene in Traverse City, especially in the summer and fall. See WINE on page 9A

MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS REMEMBER THOSE WHO DIED, HONOR VETERANS

any communities around Oakland County will be hosting Memorial Day parades and ceremonies to honor and remember veterans. Cities including Ferndale,

Royal Oak, Clawson and Berkley all will have events on Memorial Day, which is on Monday, May 29. Ferndale’s Memorial Day Parade will start at 10 a.m. on Livernois at West Maplehurst Avenue. It will proceed north on Livernois to West Oakridge Street, where marchers will proceed on to Pinecrest

Drive and then to West Nine Mile Road. It will then end back on Livernois and the city’s Memorial Mall. The parade will be celebrating its 105th year. According to a press release, “Participants will take to the streets with veterans, scout troops, Ferndale Public Schools marching See MEMORIAL on page 4A

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CLAWSON — Next year, Clawson Public Schools will be welcoming four new furry friends to the district. The district will be home to four therapy dogs, two bernedoodles and two Australian labradoodles — one for each of the school buildings in Clawson. Therapy dogs have been something that Superintendent Billy Shellenbarger has wanted to add to the district since he was hired last year. The dogs were brought in from Mindfulness Therapy Dogs and were picked during Clawson’s spring break a couple of months ago. Shellenbarger said the dogs will be used to help students in crisis, whether major or minor, such as kids going through friendship or relationship problems or going through a death in the family or suffering from anxiety. “They’re just very simply there and available for any of those crises,” he said. “We’ll also be proactive with the dogs and have them on a little bit of a schedule to go see classrooms and things of that nature, but they’ll always be there to address and be a resource for students who are in that space of need, of See THERAPY DOGS on page 19A

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Art reproductions from the Detroit Institute of Arts can be found throughout Clawson as part of the Inside|Out program.

Clawson, Pleasant Ridge featured as part of DIA’s Inside|Out program BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

In September, Clawson Public Schools will be getting four therapy dogs, one for each of its buildings, to help students in crisis. Superintendent Billy Shellenbarger called the therapy dogs, two bernedoodles and two Australian labradoodles, a “game-changer” and “culture builder” for the district. Photos provided by Clawson Public Schools

OAKLAND COUNTY — Clawson and Pleasant Ridge are two of the cities involved in this year’s Detroit Institute of Arts’ Inside|Out program. The art installations for this year’s Inside|Out program can be found all over Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties. The program features reproductions of artwork from the DIA’s collection placed in public spaces around the tri-county area. The art in Pleasant Ridge is located in Victory Park, Gainsboro Park, Memorial Park, Stevenson Park, at 99 Kensington Blvd., at 23925 Woodward Ave. and at 8 Ridge Road. DIA Community Engagement Manager Sha-

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ron Harrell said the work picked for Pleasant Ridge, which hasn’t been a city featured in the Inside|Out program for a few years, was selected to bring a diversity of genres and aesthetics. “It’s always great to circle around and revisit a particular county or city, and so it kind of fit with the geographics that we haven’t been to in a while. “It’s really walkable and the landscape is really great. It’s nice that they have spaces that allow you to sit and contemplate the work. You’re able to place work in spots that are approachable. So that was really great. Every city is not like that,” she continued. City Manager James Breuckman said the city is excited about having the art pieces featured in its parks. See DIA on page 6A

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Ferndale Pride adds attractions with expanded footprint downtown BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

FERNDALE — The next Ferndale Pride will be the largest one yet. The 13th annual Ferndale Pride festival will be held on Saturday, June 3, in the city’s downtown. The event will be held from 12:30 to 10 p.m. and its footprint — its biggest ever — will cover West Nine Mile Road between Woodward Avenue and Livernois Street, portions of Planavon and Allen streets near West Nine Mile, and parts of the parking lots near Planavon and West Nine Mile. The theme for this year’s Ferndale Pride, Event Director Julia Music said, is “celebrating queer joy.” “We just really wanted to encapsulate what we think Ferndale Pride is, which is just a very happy, happy day,” she said. The festival, presented by LIV Cannabis, will feature more than 200 vendors, as well as musical performances and other performers. The children’s area is back as well with a rock climbing wall and art projects. New to Ferndale Pride is the baby feeding area, which will have lactation experts available for assistance, and there will be electricity for those who need to pump. There also will be Reading with Royalty, which will feature four drag queens and kings reading See PRIDE on page 12A

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bands, elected officials and representatives of service organizations. This year’s observance marks the return of Michigan Fallen, which has marked the occasion with placards honoring state residents who have died in overseas conflicts.” “(Michigan Fallen is) a large group that pays tribute to people who have given their lives. They have nice placards. It’s a huge group. They probably will have a bagpiper there, and they do a wonderful job,” Memorial Day Parade Executive Secretary Bill Axtell said. Axtell also said there will be the reading of the Honor Roll, which includes the names of local veterans who have died since last year’s Memorial Day. The Ferndale High School band will be performing as well. “(The Honor Roll is) the most significant aspect for me, to recognize those people … regardless if they were fortunate to come back without being wounded or killed, but certainly for anybody who has suffered, we need to pay tribute to them,” he said. The Memorial Day parade in Royal Oak will start at 9 a.m. on Main Street at Lincoln Avenue and will end at the Centennial Commons, at East Third Street and South Troy Street, where a ceremony will follow. The parade’s grand marshal is Art Fishman, who served in World War II and is a member of the Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America. Royal Oak Veterans Event Committee Chairman

David Wandoff said there will be a field of honor, where 188 flags will be placed in the ground to represent each soldier on the memorials in the commons. There also is an additional flag, he noted, that is for a recently identified soldier who died during the Iraq and Afghanistan war. “Veterans Day is basically giving respect to all the people who have been in the military and have served, whether it be in peacetime or wartime, and Memorial Day is set aside for those that actually died during their service at some point. So it’s kind of more of a somber day, but it’s a really good time so that people can see what price we have paid for our freedom. It’s just a little bit more of a somber time,” said Wandoff, who is a master sergeant in the Army Reserves. Berkley’s Memorial Day ceremony, hosted by the American Legion Post 374 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9222, will take place at 11 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial gazebo at City Hall, located at 3338 Coolidge Highway. Following the ceremony, the American Legion will be having a barbecue beginning at noon at 2079 W. 12 Mile Road. Members will be cooking burgers, hot dogs and brats, and people are asked to bring side dishes for a potluck. The city of Clawson will be hosting its ceremony starting at 10 a.m. at the Blair Memorial Library, located at 416 N. Main St., with the local American Legion Post 167. The ceremony will include a 21-gun salute. Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.

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Stagecrafters to perform ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ ROYAL OAK — Stagecrafters will be presenting “Singin’ in the Rain” throughout the month of June. The musical will be onstage June 2-25 at the Baldwin Theatre, located at 415 S. Lafayette Ave. The show is an adaptation of the 1952 movie of the same name. The show features an onstage rain shower, which Director Tony Battle is excited to show the audience, according to a news release. “Our rain system includes an entirely new stage floor decking to enable rain to ‘fall from the sky’ and collect on the stage so that ‘dancing in the rain’ becomes a reality,” he said. “It’s a closed circuit design that allows us to store water until the appropriate moment, then deliver the rain to our entire stage deck — after which it’s pumped (to) a containment system, treated and heated for the next time around — a feat rarely accomplished in musical theater.” Tickets cost $35 for Friday, Saturday and Sunday performances and $25 for Thursday night performances. There is a $3 ticket fee that is applied to each ticket. Show times are at 8 p.m. Thursdays to Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets can be purchased online at stagecrafters.org or by phone at (248) 541-6430.

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ROYAL OAK — Royal Oak Schools is asking that dogs not be brought to school properties. According to its website, the district stated that with the weather becoming warmer, it’s been experiencing issues with people walking dogs on school property, some after hours, but also during school hours as well. “While many students love dogs, not all of our students do,” the district stated. “There are students that are afraid of dogs, even allergic to dogs, so having them nearby is unsuitable for our school community. Some pet owners are not picking up after their dogs, which is creating a mess on our school property and students’ shoes. During the day, some dog owners let their pets off leash at Royal Oak Middle School track and field, which was just renovated during the last bond.” “Although we love our furry friends, we can only have dogs on the premises before, during, or after school if the building administrator authorizes them. Service animals and therapy dogs visit our schools, but our staff always knows those visits well in advance,” it continued.

ROYAL OAK — The city of Royal Oak was recognized by Michigan Green Communities for its efforts in energy conservation. According to a news release, Royal Oak was awarded a gold seal of achievement as part of the MGC Challenge, which “reflects the impact the community, City leadership and staff have had in the areas of energy efficiency, climate adaptation and resilience, recycling, environmental justice and more.” The city stated the gold status was awarded through its action in planning, economic development, land use, climate resilience, climate adaptation, energy efficiency, renewable energy and materials management. Programs the city highlighted included the allocation of nearly $12 million of American Rescue Plan Act funds to pay for projects related to the goals of Royal Oak’s Sustainability & Climate Action Plan, including lead service line replacement, water main construction, solar panel installation at the library, the expansion of the city’s tree canopy by planting 1,000 new trees, and plans to plant 100 new trees at the Fred A. Erb Arboretum. “We are dedicated to providing our residents and visitors with an exceptional quality of life by instituting policies and practices to combat climate change and protect the natural environment,” said Royal Oak City Manager Paul Brake “And we are truly honored to be recognized by the state for advancements we have made throughout Royal Oak. There is still a lot of work to be done, and we will continue to collaborate with our partners, residents and others to make further progress in environmental programs this community needs each year.”

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ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Historical Museum will be holding an exhibit called “The Journey Never Ends,” by Johanna Schurrer, throughout June. The exhibit — which features sculptures and paintings by Schurrer, a local artist and museum curator — will be having its opening reception from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 16, at the museum, located at 1411 W. Webster Road. According to a news release, Schurrer has been a volunteer with the museum for 18 years. “As the curator for the archival collection, Johanna creates displays and exhibits four times a year for the public to enjoy,” the release states. Donations collected at the opening night reception and during the event will go directly to the Royal Oak Historical Museum. The exhibit will end on Saturday, July 1.

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“We have two separate areas of the city where now residents can enjoy some of the great pieces from the DIA while they walk through the parks,” he said. “We have a lot of people who walk through our parks every day regardless. I think this is just adding something to liven the experience.” For Clawson, the art can be found at locations including City Hall, the Blair Memorial Library, Clawson Auto Sales, Eclectic Home, the Clawson Fire Department, the Hunter Community Center and Julian Brothers Bakery. The art located in Clawson is different from Pleasant Ridge, as it is located within the city’s downtown. “One of the good things about Clawson is it’s a city that will allow you to get on your bike, for example, and do a bike tour and

kind of go through the city, because everything is not as compact as it is in Pleasant Ridge,” said Harrell. “In Clawson, they’re kind of throughout the city. You have the opportunity to kind of explore the city while you’re exploring the art.” Clawson Downtown Development Authority Executive Director Joan Horton said public art always helps and encourages more walkability within a downtown. “They give an interest to people for something else for them to look at when they’re walking around,” she said. “It does encourage that and that’s something that we’ve been working on in our master plan for the last four or five years. So we’re always happy to have more interesting things for people to see on the street.” For locations of all the art installations, visit dia.org/events/insideout-2023. Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.

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ave Renke purchased his first car before he even had a driver’s license. Two weeks before his 16th birthday, in the spring of 1976, Renke and a few friends were riding their 10-speed bicycles in St. Clair Shores. When biking through a random parking lot, the group spotted a 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air. Renke couldn’t take his eyes off the seafoam green beauty. The teenager left a written note on the windshield with his phone number, asking the owner to contact him if interested in selling the vehicle. “It was a 210 model, two-door post with a six-cylinder engine and an automatic Powerglide transmission,” Renke remembered. When he got home, the phone rang and on the other end of the line was the Bel Air owner, who made an offer to sell the car for $800. An excited Renke told his dad, who wasn’t so sure it was a good deal. “Why do you want to buy an old car like that?” he said. But Dad gave the OK for Renke to use the money he earned from his paper route to buy his first-ever set of wheels. Renke has always been a fan of the Tri-Five Chevy models, which refers to the 1955, 1956 and 1957 Chevrolet automobiles, including the Bel Air and Nomad. “I always thought they were very cool and was glad I bought it,” he See CHEVY BEL AIR on page 16A

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What makes this region so special in the vast world of wine? Location. The moderating waters of Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay enable winemakers here to grow familiar European grapes, including chardonnay, riesling, pinot noir, cabernet franc and others. The warm waters protect against late spring and early fall frosts. Also worth noting is that the region lies along the 45th parallel, the same latitude as famous wine areas such as the Piedmont region of Italy and the Rhone Valley and Bordeaux in France. Traverse City makes for an easy weekend visit from metro Detroit. To make the most of a visit to the Traverse Wine Coast, as the region has dubbed itself to the wine world, it’s best to do some planning. Hours and tasting procedures vary from winery to winery. Designated trails on each peninsula can help navigate options. You can also hire a driver for group or personal tours, as many of them are very familiar with the wineries, including their selection of wines, tasting procedures and more. It used to be that you could show up at any winery unannounced and enjoy a sam-

pling of wines. Since the pandemic, however, many wineries require reservations; it’s best to check before your visit. Many of them also offer only flights of wine or wine by the glass. “Planning is essential for visiting the wineries because there are so many to choose from,” said Nicholas Hartmann, managing director of the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail, representing about 20 wineries. “Checking with a winery ahead of time can save you the disappointment of showing up to find out they’re full because reservations are required.” Visiting wineries, he adds, is “the best way to relax and enjoy this beautiful region.” Traverse City is an ideal staging area for a wine weekend. There are plenty of hotel options and the downtown boasts a vibrant shopping district and top-notch restaurants. The city is also home to a winery, Left Foot Charlie. The winery grows grapes on both peninsulas and offers an impressive selection, including riesling, pinot blanc and chardonnay. The winery is located in the Village at Grand Traverse Commons, a former state hospital that is now an entertainment complex with boutiques, coffee shops and restaurants. The winery’s Barrel Room provides a more intimate wine-tasting experience with charcuterie options. Old Mission is the narrowest and busiest of the two peninsulas, largely because it’s

so close to downtown Traverse City and a strip of waterfront hotels. Vineyards share the pastoral landscape with tidy apple and cherry orchards, along with unparalleled views of Grand Traverse Bay. One of the first wineries along the peninsula’s main road is Mari Vineyards. The Italian-style tasting room and winery look like it was plucked from Tuscany and dropped on the hills of Old Mission. The Italian architecture is a clue to the wine being poured inside. Mari is known for growing Italian varietals, including teroldego, nebbiolo and refosco, not so common in these parts. Their growth is aided by the use of “hoop houses,” metal hoop structures draped in plastic. By the way, Mari is owned by the family featured in the reality series “The Curse of Oak Island,” which follows treasure hunters on the island off the shore of Nova Scotia.

Brys Estate Vineyard and Winery is an ideal place to enjoy a glass or flight of wine on the deck, which overlooks vineyards and Grand Traverse Bay. Standout wine options include pinot blanc, sauvignon blanc and cabernet franc. Not to be missed is the frosé, a frozen rosé. You can top the concoction with a small pour of your favorite wine. Stroll the secret garden to pick lavender in season and browse a selection of lavenderinspired products. For an overnight option, consider Chateau Chantal Winery and Inn. The well-appointed rooms evoke the styles of a French chateau. Overnight guests receive a bottle of wine and complimentary wine tastings. A gourmet breakfast is served on a patio overlooking vineyards and Grand Traverse Bay. Cap an afternoon on Old Mission with a stop at the historic Mission Point LightSee WINE on page 12A

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in the children’s area. The readings will start at 2 p.m. and end at 5 p.m. The expanded footprint, which added about 40 vendors, also added extra space for stage reading. “It’s quite a bit bigger for us,” Music said. “We are kind of constricted because Ferndale is divided by a state highway, and also the way our streets build out, we are kind of constricted to a small area. So we got creative in how we laid things out and opened up a parking lot.” Mayor Melanie Piana said her favorite part of going to Ferndale Pride each year is feeling the joy of the whole atmosphere being at the event and celebrating the LGBTQ+ community openly and safely. “I like all of it. All of it makes the whole event exciting and a fantastic experience,” she said. “Last year’s Ferndale Pride, between the weather and just being around people after the pandemic, was just such a joyous occasion,

and I just love being there around everybody, walking around experiencing everything, but the music, the people, the costumes and the vendors — it’s just quintessential Ferndale.” Piana also said there’s reason to celebrate with the signing of an amendment to the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act this year, which added protections for LGBTQ+ persons. “So much more to be joyous about in the state of Michigan, but we still need to do a lot of hard work with making sure everybody’s represented across the United States,” she said. Free parking will be available for the event through a Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation shuttle service. It will run every 10 minutes from noon to 10:45 p.m. and will be located at Ferndale High School, 881 Pinecrest Drive, and the Gerry Kulick Community Center, 1201 Livernois St. For a list of Ferndale Pride events and more information on the festival, visit www. ferndalepride.com. Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.

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house at the peninsula’s tip. The 1870 lighthouse is open for self-guided tours. The much larger Leelanau Peninsula lies west of Traverse City and is home to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The national lakeshore is a must-see and makes for an easy stopover before heading to wineries. Climb dunes or take a drive up Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive for panoramic views of Lake Michigan. North of Sleeping Bear, on Route 22, Good Harbor Vineyards is one of the peninsula’s oldest wineries and pours favorites like riesling, chardonnay and pinot grigio. Its sister winery, Aurora Cellars, is outside Lake Leelanau. Known for its red wines (like blaufrankisch and cabernet franc), the winery includes a renovated 19th century farmhouse that is open to overnight guests. At Shady Lane Cellars, you can sip alfresco in a tasting pavilion with a furnished patio and outdoor fireplace. Top choices here include gruner veltliner, pinot gris and Franc

Greg Tasker is a Traverse City-based freelance writer and works part-time at a winery on the Leelanau Peninsula, Verterra Winery. He highly recommends visiting the winery’s Leland tasting room or vineyard, The Ridge at Verterra, just south of Northport. His articles focused on northern Michigan travel will appear in C & G Newspapers during the summer. ‘n’ Franc, a blend of cabernet franc and blaufrankisch. Eight miles from Traverse City, this property was once a 100-acre fruit farm. Be sure to step inside the tasting room, a restored 100-year-old fieldstone chicken coop. South of Suttons Bay, the Inn at Black Star Farms, which includes a winery, boasts upscale accommodations in a Kentuckystyle estate home. The inn is set amid 160 acres and boasts 10 classically furnished guest rooms. Besides the winery, the property includes a farm-to-table bistro, an equestrian facility and hiking trails. The tasting room menu boasts an expansive selection of dry and sweet wines and spirits. Be sure to try the dry riesling, chardonnay and the dry reds.

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hen school is out and the weather is nice, families can benefit from volunteering together to support local nonprofits and improve the communities they live in. There are several different ways to volunteer throughout the local area. For families who like to spend time together outdoors, local cleanups can be a fun way to enjoy nature and impact the environment. Environmental activist and artist Hannah Tizedes began the Michigan-based nonprofit The Cleanup Club to help create a more plastic-free environment. The Cleanup Club is primarily based in Metro Detroit, but they also do programs in northern Michigan and along Lake Erie. “I think it is so important to just talk about Great Lakes plastic pollution, because we hear about ocean pollution all the time, but no one ever hears about Great Lakes plastic pollution,” Tizedes said. While they are still planning summer programming, Tizedes said there will be

ABOVE: Hannah Tizedes is the founder of The Cleanup Club and will hold several cleanup events throughout the Metro Detroit area this summer. Photo provided by The Cleanup Club

LEFT: The Clinton River Watershed Council offers several cleanup programs for the community to get involved. Photo provided by the Clinton River Watershed Council

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Community Choice Credit Union and its charitable arm Community Choice Foundation are committed to support the communities where its members and team members live, work and play. Headquartered in Farmington Hills with 24 member centers throughout Michigan, the credit union promotes a “Give Big” culture, with team members having contributed nearly 10,000 combined charity hours in 2022. In addition to partnering with nearly 100 nonprofit organizations across the state to provide volunteer time and donations, the hallmark of the Community Choice

ing wish lists for a women’s shelter, or distributing 3,000 well-stocked backpacks at the start of the school year, make a difference for individuals and communities. It’s an integral part of who we are.” These initiatives thread through the culture of the credit union. In Farmington Hills, approximately 400 team members volunteer on their own and collectively, to “Give Big.” In fact, September is considered Foundation is the scholarship program. Since 2009, the foun- “Give Big Month,” with a signifidation has awarded $1.5 million cant amount of support going toin academic scholarships to 320 Michigan-based high school graduates and adults pursuing skilled trades or continuing their education and committed to staying in the state. Through donations made by members and team members of Community Choice Credit Union, along with local businesses, the foundation awards $100,000 annually, dispersed among 25 scholars. wards neighborhood clean-ups, Our message is “helping neigh- community gardens, and food bors achieve the life they desire,” packing. Schools and educators are said Executive Director Kevin also frequent recipients of the founMcAlpine. “Activities like fulfill- dation’s giving. This includes such programs as Cash for Classrooms, which annually awards $500 grants to 10 teachers who are committed to delivering financial education in creative ways to their students. In past years, Community Choice also provided teachers “care packages” that included basic classroom items like pencils, disinfecting wipes, and other goodies like a gift card to fill

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ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that between 7:20 p.m. May 13 and 12:05 a.m. May 14, an unknown person stole the complainant’s 2020 Jeep Compass from the parking lot of Imaginate Restaurant at 401 S. Lafayette Ave.

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mer’s Weekly Cleans has yet to be released. “We try to make sure that we have cleanup initiatives that hit almost all of the parks within the watershed that we can over the course of the summer,” said Cole Pachucki, the development and communication specialist for the Clinton River Watershed Council. Volunteers are provided with the tools they need to conduct a simple cleanup. If they find anything big in the river that needs to be removed, the council coordinates with local municipalities to take care of it. Clinton Cleanup is a larger event where they gather volunteers to clean up multiple

parks on the same day. The next Clinton Cleanup will be Sept. 9. Pachucki said some people get the most excited about the Trash Runs, which involve riding in a canoe or kayak to do a water cleanup. Trash Runs will be held 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 9, July 14, Aug. 18 and Sept. 8. While the Weekly Clean and the Clinton Cleanup are appropriate for all ages, Trash Run participants should be 14 or older. “I think it is really important for young people to get involved in any kind of youth programming that gives back to really ce-

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best, and we can help change that for them.” The dogs were secured through an Oakland County mental health grant. After finishing training, the dogs will arrive in September. The district has picked out the host families for the dogs and now is working with local businesses to get suggestions for names. Clawson Athletic Director and high school Assistant Principal Kelly Horne will be taking in one of the dogs. Horne said the families will undergo training for a day in September to prepare them to care for the dogs. “Obviously a therapy dog is a working dog. And so there’s work time and then there’s playtime,” she said. “So when the therapy dog

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SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR

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New Customers Receive

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DR. DABOUL, DDS

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HUGE CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP & RAM SELECTION! • HUGE CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP & RAM SELECTION!

May 24, 2023

New 2023 Ram 1500 Big Horn Crew Cab 4x4

New 2023 Ram 1500 Laramie Crew Cab 4x4

STK# ORD MSRP $51,020 EMPLOYEE BUY

STK# ORD MSRP $61,025 EMPLOYEE BUY

37,910

FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY

39,727

LEASE FOR

29650*

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35526*

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359

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LEASE FOR

95*

FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY

46,999

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42995*

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New 2022 Jeep Renegade Limited 4x4

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STK# R22010 MSRP $33,135

STK# Z23045 MSRP $37,090

DEMO

EMPLOYEE BUY

FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY

LEASE FOR

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24 MO.

36 MO.

DUE AT SIGNING $3,980

New 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4xe 2-Row FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY

LEASE FOR

36 MO.

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299

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367

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DUE AT SIGNING $3,980

New 2023 Dodge Charger Scat Pack

30,989

FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY

24 MO.

New 2023 Chrysler Pacifica Touring L

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37,718

Hurricane twin turbo I6 motor

LEASE FOR

95*

FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY

New 2023

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EMPLOYEE BUY

36 MO.

New 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L-Limited 4x4 3 Row

42,755

36 MO.

DUE AT SIGNING $3,980

59,453

36 MO.

31,752

31995* $35995*

DUE AT SIGNING $3,980

EMPLOYEE BUY

LEASE FOR

37995* $49327*

LEASE FOR

STK# ORD MSRP $44,830

EMPLOYEE BUY

56,966

FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY

New 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4 2-Row

STK# Q23194 MSRP $63,655

EMPLOYEE BUY

30,411

48* 24 MO.

EMPLOYEE BUY

46,673

FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY

48,572

DUE AT SIGNING $3,980

HUGE CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP & RAM SELECTION! • HUGE CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP & RAM SELECTION!

Royal Oak Review

SALES HOURS: MONDAY & THURSDAY 8:30AM–9PM • TUES/WED/FRI 9AM–6PM • SERVICE HOURS: MONDAY & THURSDAY 7AM–9PM • TUES/WED/FRI 7AM–6PM

855.336.4595 Van Dyke & 171⁄2 Mile • www.sterlingheightsdodge.net Lease payments add tax, that’s it. Due at signing includes first payment, destination, taxes on down payment (including rebates) documentary, title, and license transfer fee (new plate is additional). Lease mileage allowance is 10,000 miles per year. Overmileage is .25 cents per mile. Purchase and lease prices include Stellantis consumer rebates including returning leasee rebates and Chrysler Capital finance rebates where applicable. Purchase prices, add for tax, title, doc, plates, and destination. Pictures may not represent actual vehicle, prices and payments are accurate at time of printing and subject to change,Residency and lender restrictions apply, see dealer for details. Exp May 31st 2023 0043-2321

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Autos Wanted

Garage/Yard Sale

Auctions

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AUCTION

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POLE BARNS

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Garage Sale Troy

Friday-Saturday June 2 & 3 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

(North of Long Lake, East of Livernois) Large resident participation!!! Confirmed for Sale: Antiques, Furniture, Games, Tools, Books, Clothing, Household Items, Sporting Goods, Kid’s Stuff and Loads of other Treasures! 0143-2319

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PETS

Sylvan Glen Subdivision

Estate Sale

Garage/Yard Sale

HUGE-ESTATE-SALE Years of Vintage and Antique Collectibles June-1st-4th, 9-5pm, 29404 Herbert St. Madison Heights,

WARREN, 28754 Newport 12-Mile Between Hoover/Schoenherr. June-1st-3rd, 9-6pm, Clothes/Furniture, Great Buys!

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Help Wanted General

PIPEFITTER APPRENTICESHIP

The JATC for the Pipefitting Industry and Pipefitters, Steamfitters, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Service Local Union #636 of the United Association will be accepting applications for our Construction Apprenticeship beginning Wednesday, May 31,2023, through July 20, 2023. Application dates and times will be as followed: Monday, Wednesday & Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., with Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 10 & Saturday June 24, from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 1. Qualifications necessary for an applicant to be considered are: A. Must be 18 years or older. B. A valid driver’s license C. High School diploma or high school equivalency (GED) certificate. D. Have an 85% or better combined score of these 3 tests WORK KEYS MATHMATICS WORK KEYS GRAPHIC LITERACY AND WIESEN MECHANICAL APPTITUDE TEST within one year of August 1st, 2023. 2. For details of the application process see our web page at www.pipefitters636tc.org 3. Applications may be downloaded and filled out or picked up at the training center but MUST be turned in in person at the Training Center. a. There is a $45.00 testing fee if you schedule your tests with us at Schoolcraft Community College. That will be collected when turning in the application. b. You may also schedule the testing on your own at participating Community Colleges.

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ENGINEERING POSITION PRODUCT ENGINEER: Design automotive features, GD&T, DVP&R, DFMEA, and APQ Worksite location - Bingham Farms, Michigan or client sites throughout. Send resume to: seethat@satven.com 0192-2321 Help Wanted Manufacturing

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX

WORK FROM HOME NEEDED!

THIS IS A DRUG FREE PROGRAM. AN INDIVIDUAL TENTATIVELY SELECTED FOR ENTRANCE INTO THE PROGRAM AFTER TESTING AND INTERVIEW WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT TO A DRUG TEST. SO THERE IS NO MISUNDERSTANDING AS TO MARIJUANA/CANNABIS (MARIJUANA), TESTING POSITIVE FOR MARIJUANA IN ANY FORM FOR ANY REASON WILL BE CONSIDERED A FAILED TEST AND YOU WILL NOT BE ADMITTED TO THE PROGRAM. THIS APPLIES EVEN IF YOU WERE INSTRUCTED BY A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL TO USE MARIJUANA (WITH OR WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION), USED IT TOPICALLY OR IN ANY OTHER MANNER (FOR EXAMPLE, CBD LOTIONS, INHALED OIL CONCENTRATES, ETC), OR WERE NEAR OTHERS LEGALLY USING MARIJUANA.

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The Pipefitting Industry Training Center is located at 636 Executive Drive in Troy, MI between John R. and Dequindre, north of E. 14 Mile Road. PH: 248-585-0636. No resumes please. For more information, please visit our website at: www.pipefitters636tc.org.

LIGHT-DUTY LANDSCAPING HELP NEEDED Full/Part-Time, $15/hr. Royal Oak Area

Help Wanted General

APPLY FOR LOAN/ MORTGAGE REMOTE OFFICER, NO FEES REQUIRED AGE: 18+

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

CALL TODAY!

586-216-2124

EXPERIENCED CNC MACHINISTS Quantum Manufacturing in Auburn Hills is hiring experienced CNC machinists. Climate controlled, full benefit package, paid vacations, competitive wages. Contact quantumrfq@gmail. com or call 248-690-9412 to set up an interview. 0354-2321

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0444-2314

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Antiques & Collectibles

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ROZE CEMENT LLC

586-604-5393 Licensed & Insured

0025-2242

VETERAN OWNED

Commercial/Residential Concrete Placement Fully Licensed | Bonded & Insured

Steven E Cochran President/Owner Steves.concrete@yahoo.com Builder License #2101118415

Phone: 248-588-9808

Cement

BATHROOM REMODELING

ALLEN CEMENT

Licensed/Insured References

Brick Work

a.k.a "The Driveway Guy"

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

Vern Allen

586-457-1300

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

586-979-2396 CEMENT-IT

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

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

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LOVELL MASONRY

248-890-8830 Decks/Patios

COMPLETE DECK MAINTENANCE

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586-260-5218 Drywall

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

Rick or Shon (586)790-0006 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

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

2 BROTHERS PAINTING

CASTLE ELECTRIC

586-634-1152

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.

586-778-3393 586-531-2111

A1 GUTTER PROTECTION

Since 1999 TOP QUALITY mesh guards. GUTTER INSTALLATION NO BIG BOX PRICES! CONTRACTOR DIRECT TO CUSTOMER !! WARRANTY!! FREE-ESTIMATES

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

Hotchkiss Electric Lic.#6211028

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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.

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Father & Son

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The Only Master-Certified! Multi-Service-House Cleaning-Specialist! 28th-year/experience more services offered. Wall/washing/windows/up holstery/carpets/strip wax/grout. Clean/Trustworthy Registered/Insured NOW HIRING!!!

Restriction May Apply

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

Master Electricians

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Financing Available

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Residential/Commercial Licensed & Insured Wall & Window Washing & More A+ BBB NOW HIRING!

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SPRING SPECIALS ON Brick Pavers, Roof Repairs & Complete Roof Installs. All-Brick-Repairs/&-Stone, Chimneys/Porches, Tuck-Pointing, Fully-Insured 10%-Senior/Veteran-Disc.

Carpet Cleaning

SUNDE CONCRETE

NATURAL CLEANING

ABOVE & BEYOND CONTRACTING LLC. -Masonry Specialist-

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

Andre-586-354-7791

Driveways, Sidewalks, Porches, Steps, Patio's Stamped/Exposed, Chimneys, and Tuckpointing. Small Jobs Welcomed

AA4DABLE MASONRY

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

CALL SCOTTY TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE AND CUSTOM DESIGN HELP!

Complete Interior/Exterior

• Wood Repair • Power Wash • Free-Estimates

REFERENCES AVAILABLE

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ain Out of P eP

• Interior & Exterior • Drywall Patching & Repair • Staining and much more

if you book a job before May 31st

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

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Hauling & Waste Removal

Lawn Maintenance

**CLUTTER GUY'S**

2023 SPRING 586-260-5218

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

586-258-6672 Home Repairs

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

248-892-1927 Kitchens/ Cabinets/ Countertops

MR. BACKSPLASH ·CUSTOM BACKSPLASHES ·CUSTOM KITCHENS ·COUNTERTOPS *Granite*Quartz* ·LVT FLOORING ·FIREPLACE TILE *FREE ESTIMATES*

586-552-5416

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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

JAY'S HOME SERVICES Landscaping, Shrub & Tree Trimming, Yard Clean-ups, Property Maintenance, Serving The Royal Oak Area Since 2008.

248-755-6995 ALLTIMATE OUTDOOR SERVICES

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.

Pet Services

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248-376-0988

CONCRETE, MASONRY & LANDSCAPING

Est. 1990

Customer Service Unmatched

Family Owned & Operated

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

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Motor City Plumbing & Drain

0427-2319

Driveway Experts FREE ESTIMATES • SENIOR DISCOUNTS

Kitchen & Bath Remodeling

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Residential & Commercial

POBLETE CEMENT Brick Pavers, LLC. •Driveways •Patios •Porches •Steps •Stamp •Color •Exposed •Floors •Walks •Licensed/Insured 30+years! Troy, MI

Plumbing

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Parking Lot Repair Cement & Asphalt

Kitchens/Cabinets/Countertops

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Commercial/Residential *Landscaping *Decks *Spring Clean-Ups *Lawn Cutting *Licensed Fertilization *Aerating & Thatching

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LANDSCAPING

Spring Clean-ups, Lawn cutting, Fertilizing, Trimming, Planting, Powerwashing and Sealing, Hauling and Delivery, Gardening Rototilling, Misc Services. Senior/Veteran Discounts!

248-739-9779

SUPREME OUTDOOR SPECIALISTS Lawn Maintenance, Landscaping, Hardscaping, Cement Work, Shrub/Tree Trimming & Removal, Mulching, 35 Years in Business Free-Estimates

586-727-3924

Painting

586-792-3117

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

PAINTING by-GPC

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

586.899.3555 (Direct) 248.566.6460 (Office)

(586)229-4267 American Painting

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

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!!!

Painting

Roofing

WOW PAINTING

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

Residential/Commercial

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

248-990-5388

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Plumbing

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

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248-542-8022

Same Day Emergency Service Available Reliable/Experienced License#8003885

Powerwashing AJʼs PRESSURE CLEANING & SEAL COATING •Stamped Concrete (remove milky or cloudy film) •Exposed Aggregate •Brick Pavers (resanding)

586-431-0591 Roofing AA4DABLE ROOFING

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

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

SILVERSMITH ROOF MAINTENANCE $225• Minor Shingle Replacement Special $88* Gutter Cleaning Tear-offs, Re-Roofs, Flat Roofs Residential/Commercial 30-yrs exp. Family Owned

248-707-4851 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

586-260-5218 Tree Removal, Stump Grinding, Storm Damage, Tree Trimming/ Shaping, Debris Removal, Insured and Bonded. Facebook: Bright Horizon Services Inc DAVE'S TREE & SHRUB

35%-Spring-DISCOUNT Emergency Storm Damage, 7-Days a Week Large Tree Removals, Trimming, Stump Grinding, Season-Firewood, Free-Estimates. 10% Senior-Discounts. -FREE-WOOD-CHIPS-

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

ELITE TREE SERVICE

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

586-756-0757

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248.560.6940

28111 TELEGRAPH RD - NORTH OF I-696 | SOUTHFIELD, MI 48034 | SERRACHEVROLET.COM

0049-2321

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*A1 credit and financing with GM Financial. Limited availability. On Lease: No security deposit with approved credit. Low mile lease,. Miles per year reflect the total odometer reading upon lease end. Actual mileage may vary based on current odometer reading. Tax, title, first payment, acquisition, destination, doc fee and license fees extra. Requires GM Employee or Retiree discount, private offer and Chevy lease in your home. Limited availability. Vehicles pictured may not be actual vehicle. Offer expires 5/31/23. See dealer for full details and qualifications.

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