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PARK — Two decades after he started serving the residents of Grosse Pointe Park in the Public Safety Department, James Bostock has been chosen to lead that same department. Bostock, who spent two years as deputy public safety director under former Public Safety Director Bryan Jarrell, was sworn in as Jarrell’s replacement during a ceremony June 16 in the public safety fire bay attended by city leaders and public safety officials from the Park and other communities. “Jim, today we celebrate you … and your ability to deliver on the most important promise (of any municipality), which is to protect the community,” Mayor Michele Hodges said. She added that Bostock is “smart, respected … already showing real leadership.” Bostock’s contract with the city was unanimously approved by the Park City Council June 12. As a cost-cutting measure, the city has eliminated the deputy public safety director position. See CHIEF on page 4A

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METRO DETROIT — The Grosse Pointe culture of athletic success isn’t just limited to on-land sports. Any sport Grosse Pointe students can get their hands on seems to turn into a successful venture, and Grosse Pointe South High School students Olivia Bachert (senior), Ava Sjogren (senior), Ryleigh O’Donoghue (senior), Carly Brown (junior) and Cassie Summerfield (freshman) proved rowing was no different. On June 11 at the 2023 USRowing Youth National Championships at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, Florida, South’s five students competed for the Detroit Boat Club, earning the national championship in the Women’s Youth 4+ by five seconds in a field of 32 boats. South’s Brennan Supino and Sam Belishi, Grosse Pointe North’s Michael Roustemis, and Detroit Cass Tech’s Ethan Kent took eighth at nationals in the Men’s U17 Quad. “It was really surreal,” Bachert said. “It didn’t set in for a minute. We were on the water, and we were celebrating. You get off the water, and everybody is just cheering.” Bachert, a Syracuse University commit, is one of See ROWING on page 5A

On June 11 at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, Florida, Grosse Pointe South students Olivia Bachert, Ava Sjogren, Ryleigh O’Donoghue, Carly Brown and Cassie Summerfield were crowned USRowing Youth National Champions in the Women’s Youth 4+. Photo provided by Michael Gentile

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METRO DETROIT — A substantial number of students from schools in the Grosse Pointes were selected for the second annual Wayne County High School Art Exhibition, on display at the Detroit Institute of Arts through July 16. Of an estimated 84 artworks from high schoolers who hail from schools all over Michigan’s most populous county, about 17 are by students from Grosse Pointe North High School, Grosse Pointe South High School and University Liggett School — a testament to the strength of the art programs at those institutions, as well as the creativity of the students who attend them. This is the second annual DIA show featuring work by Wayne County high schoolers. Exhibition organizers were stunned by the response they got this year. “Our submissions more than doubled,” said Tyler Taylor, educational programs manager for the DIA. In 2022, Taylor said, they received approximately 150 submissions and selected about 74 artworks. This year, he said, they received more than 400 submissions. It’s up to the students, Taylor said, to fill out the applications, send images of their art and deliver their artworks to the museum — albeit the last part might involve help from a parent or teacher, as some of the students are too young to drive themselves.

SHORES — If you see a film crew shooting footage in Grosse Pointe Shores this summer, they’re not creating the next Hollywood blockbuster — they’re making a promotional video spotlighting the city. Shores resident and communications professional Ted Coutilish, chair of the Shores Communication Committee, said that on July 15, they’ll be filming around the city for the upcoming video, “A Shore Like No Other.” Coutilish said the professionally shot video will “show the best (elements) of living in our city.” He said more than four dozen residents volunteered to share their own testimonials about what they love about the Shores, along with representatives from institutions in the Shores — the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House and the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club. Coutilish said they hope to premiere the video at a future Shores City Council meeting. “That would be great,” Mayor Ted Kedzierski said during a June 20 council meeting. The Communication Committee will have an intern starting work for the city July 1, Coutilish said. “Thank you for your decision to fund communications,” Coutilish told the council. The intern, a local student, will shoot photos and videos during Shores events that can be uploaded to the city’s Facebook page or website, among other responsibilities. Coutilish had previously been doing all this himself but told the council he couldn’t continue to cover every city event because of personal and professional commitments. At press time, it wasn’t known when the promotional video would make its debut. Call Staff Writer K. Michelle Moran at (586) 4981047.

ABOVE: Mia Pellerito stands next to the glass display case where her ceramic artwork, “Crater Bowl,” bottom corner, left, can be seen as part of the Detroit Institute of Arts’ second annual Wayne County High School Art Exhibition. LEFT: Emmanuel Coates stands next to his acrylic painting, “Fruits of Our Labor,” now on view at the Detroit Institute of Arts. Photos by K. Michelle Moran

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Grosse Pointe Park Public Safety Director James Bostock’s father, Bill Bostock, pins his son’s new badge on his uniform. Photos by K. Michelle Moran

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“Whenever called upon, he has always fulfilled his duties,” City Manager Nick Sizeland said of Bostock June 12. “He’s wellliked by the community and his officers.” Bostock said at the council meeting that the Public Safety Department is “a team … and a family.” He said his mission is “to keep Grosse Pointe Park safe … and make sure each of my officers goes home safe.” Bostock began his public safety career in 1996 as a corrections officer with the Macomb County Sheriff ’s Office. In 2002, he was hired by the Detroit Police Department, working initially in the 1st Precinct and then with the Special Operations Unit. The top graduate in his class at both the police and fire academies, Bostock joined the Park Public Safety Department in 2003. He also graduated from the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command in 2019. During his tenure in the Park, Bostock has received numerous awards, including eight department commendations and two lifesaving citations. “I can’t think of a better leader than Jim Bostock,” Sizeland said June 16. City Councilman Martin McMillan is the council liaison to the Public Safety Department. He was one of the officials who spoke before Bostock was sworn in by Deputy City Clerk Courtney Delmege. “He understands the weight of the job we are asking him to perform,” McMillan said. “Each and every one of us respect our new chief as a man of integrity.” Bostock started out in a very different field, as a shortstop in the San Diego Padres organization. He played professional baseball for one of the Padres’ minor-league affiliates for about a year before he decided that he needed to find a more sustainable career

Grosse Pointe Park Mayor Michele Hodges praised new Public Safety Director James Bostock as someone who can meet challenges and find solutions. path. His cousin, former Park Public Safety Detective Sgt. Michael Narduzzi, is the one who urged him to consider public safety and then encouraged him to apply for an opening in the Park. Narduzzi, who retired from the Park a few years ago, is now a detective in Grosse Pointe City. “Jim’s very deserving (of the directorship),” Narduzzi said. “He’s very qualified. He’ll do a great job.” Brent Merlington, who retired Jan. 1 as a lieutenant after serving 27 years in the Park Public Safety Department, said Bostock was his supervisor before Merlington left. Merlington said he “enjoyed every minute” working with Bostock, calling him “a quality individual.” “He’ll be fantastic,” Merlington said. “He’s got integrity. He’s a team player and a team leader. He knows what the job is.” Retired Park Detective David Loch, who also worked with Bostock for years, is also confident that his former colleague will be a great director. “Jim was just a terrific, dedicated offiSee CHIEF on page 5A

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four rowers set to continue their rowing careers collegiately. Sjogren, O’Donoghue, and Brown have committed to Northeastern University, the University of Wisconsin and Stanford University, respectively. Competing alongside each other for the past two seasons, it was a perfect ending for the three seniors and a memorable moment for Brown as she looks to lead the squad next year. “They’re four of the best athletes I’ve ever coached and four of the toughest athletes I’ve ever coached,” Detroit Boat Club head junior coach Michael Gentile said. “The great part is that they all came from other sports, and that’s part of it. They know what it takes to win, and they’re all experienced as rowers go. They’ve rowed together quite a few times and lost some really tough races, and they were very poised in Florida.” While the four upperclassmen flexed their muscles for the first-place finish, Summerfield commanded the coxswain position as a freshman. The coxswain’s primary job is to steer the boat, make motivational calls, and direct the power and speed of the rowing rhythm. Summerfield was a newcomer to the Women’s Youth 4+ group alongside O’Donoghue, and the two were ready to join a group that had finished fourth at nationals in 2022.

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cer, extremely well liked by all of the officers he worked with, all of the supervisors, and he is the right man at the right time,” Loch said. Retired longtime Park Public Safety Director David Hiller was also among those on hand to see Bostock sworn in. “It is a very deserved promotion,” said Hiller, noting that he was always able to count on Bostock. “I knew if I gave Jimmy something to do, it was going to get done — no fuss, no fanfare. I’m sure the residents will be happy with his work.” Bostock, who called it “a great honor” to be named the new chief, acknowledged Hiller as he addressed attendees of his swearing in. “Twenty years ago, Chief Hiller hired me and swore me in,” Bostock said. “He said, ‘We’re expecting big things from you. In 25 years, you could be the chief.’”

Bostock thanked those who have played a role in getting him to this point — including his parents, former bosses, coaches, teammates and fellow officers. His dad, Bill Bostock, pinned the new badge on his son’s uniform after he was sworn in. “The community here in Grosse Pointe Park is second to none,” Bostock said. “That inspires us to do the job we do day in and day out.” Another past Park Public Safety director, Stephen Poloni, was there to show support for Bostock. “Jim is just a great guy and a class act,” Poloni said. “I worked with him for several years, and I’m so glad he got this opportunity.” Park Sgt. Mike Miller said he’s worked with Bostock for 20 years, and called him “a very hardworking, good street cop.” “It’s been a long time coming,” Miller said of Bostock’s promotion to the directorship. “We are all very excited. He knows the insides and outsides of our department. … It couldn’t happen to a better guy.”

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Bachert said that with her, Sjogren and Brown already motivated to make a run after last season’s campaign, O’Donoghue and Summerfield were the final pieces to the puzzle. “I think we all really had something to prove, as in the three of us that went to nationals last year, we were basically on top the whole nationals last year,” Bachert said. “We had placed third in time trials and second in semis, and then we had a bad race and placed fourth in the final, which was really disheartening. We all wanted to go back and we all wanted to win, and the two people who weren’t in the boat last year had something to prove, that they were good enough to race in this boat that raced so well at nationals last year.” The team finished second in the regional qualifier, the Midwest Championship, on Lake Harsha in Bethel, Ohio, by less than a second but was able to qualify for nationals. For Bachert, a college commitment for rowing wasn’t in the cards just three years ago, but Bachert said the sport has been life changing. “It’s something I did on a whim,” Bachert said. “I didn’t know it existed, and then I saw somebody in a boat on the river, and I was like, ‘Oh, I want to do that,’ and then I showed up to rowing the next day. It’s changed me as a person completely. I’ve been able to travel the world and I’ve met a bunch of my best friends from the sport. I wouldn’t trade it for anything.”

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CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS IN JULY

It’s the off-season for Santa and Mrs. Claus, so they’re making a special visit from the North Pole to the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores this summer. At noon July 25, the iconic couple will arrive at the Ford House, 1100 Lake Shore Road, in a red Ford Mustang convertible to announce, “Home for the Holidays at Ford House,” a combination of favorite Christmas programs at the estate that will include evening walks through the lighted estate grounds and tours of the main floor of the house, which will run from Nov. 24 to Dec. 31. “We are so thrilled to bring this new event to our guests,” Ford House Public Events and Engagement Manager Mary Ann Bauman said in a press release. “Our guests have shared their favorite moments from previous years, and we’ve gathered those together to make ‘Home for the Holidays at Ford House’ a truly magical experience the longtime visitors and first-time guests will all enjoy.” Visitors are invited to see the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus July 25. This event is free, but reservations are encouraged. To register, click on the Upcoming Events link on the Ford House home page, fordhouse.org, and scroll down to the Christmas in July item. Tickets for “Home for the Holidays at Ford House” will go on sale at 12:30 p.m. July 25 for Ford House members in person at the Visitor Center; members can start to purchase tickets online July 26. Tickets sold to the general public will go on sale Aug. 1. For more information, visit the Ford House website or call (313) 884-4222.

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The Helm at the Boll Life Center, 158 Ridge Road in Grosse Pointe Farms, will be offering a new program about walking and how to safely incorporate physical activity into daily life this summer. Presented in conjunction with Corewell Health, Beaumont Grosse Pointe, Walk with Ease is a free, six-week program that will run Mondays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. July 17 to Aug. 21. Participants must register for the full session. An informational session about Walk with Ease will take place from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. July 10 and is encouraged for those thinking about taking the class. Each session of Walk with Ease will include a health-related talk and a 30-minute walk that features a warmup and a cool down. Registration is required and can be done by visiting helmlife.org or calling (313) 882-9600.

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Grosse Pointe Shores, in collaboration with the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club, will host a fireworks display over Lake St. Clair at dusk July 4. Shores residents and their guests are invited to make a day of it, with festivities at Osius Park starting at 1 p.m. July 4. Activities and other offerings include games, a bounce house, face painting, swimming, food trucks and a strolling circus. Two bands will perform before the fireworks: The Jerry Sprague Band and the Teen Angels. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair to the park. “I hope everybody shows up for the Fourth of July,” Shores City Councilman John Seago said during a June 20 council meeting. “It’s a blast.” Volunteers are also needed for various shifts during the day. To sign up for a volunteer shift or for more information, visit the city’s website, gpshoresmi.gov.

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The Helm at the Boll Life Center, 158 Ridge Road in Grosse Pointe Farms, will offer a free stress reduction workshop from 1 to 2:30 p.m. July 11. Meditation instructor and holistic health practitioner Jonathan Itchon will teach breathing techniques and visualization activities to help people reduce tension and approach stress in a healthier way. “Breathing is often the simplest way to help relieve stress,” Itchon said in a press release. “A lot of times, when we’re under stress, we don’t breathe or we breathe shallowly. Consciously breathing deep, slow breathing, helps us regain control and manage that stress.” Registration is required and can be made by visiting helmlife. org or calling (313) 882-9600.

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METRO DETROIT — In efforts to grow the sport of field hockey in the state of Michigan, Great Lakes Regional Field Hockey is hosting a summer league this year in Grosse Pointe Woods (University Liggett High School), Brighton (Legacy Center Sports Complex), Detroit (Wayne State University), Rochester (Stoney Creek High School) and Livonia (Livonia Athletic District). For six days throughout the course of the summer, participants ages 5-18 will take part for one hour in learning the game of field hockey while also participating in field hockey-based games as well. The league, which costs $45 to join, will provide participants with shin guards, a ball, and a stick to borrow. Equipment can be purchased for an additional cost. The summer league’s extension to the southeast Michigan area became possible after Great Lakes Regional Field Hockey received a $20,000 grant from the Ralph C. Wilson Foundation Legacy Fund for Youth Sports at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, named after the former Buffalo Bills owner and Grosse Pointe Shores resident who died in 2014. “We pitched this idea of this summer league to the Ralph C. Wilson Foundation, and just really talked about how we could go back to this grassroots format for sports versus club or travel, which has become so popular,” GLRFH public relations specialist Jessie Veith Rouleau said. “We just want to bring the sport to the local level, bringing in

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WOODS — They’ve known each other for years, they’ve played in Grosse Pointe Little League for years, and now they’re setting the standard for Grosse Pointe North softball. North went into the season with an expectation that the 2023 season could be something special, and the team’s chemistry was a vital piece of that confidence. “We’ve all basically known each other since we were young, and I think that’s a good thing because it’s like a comfort level and we all know what we’re going to get out of each other,” junior shortstop Natalie Babcock said. “I think it’s good for us because we’re able to push each other in that sense and we’re able to rely on one another because we know what we’re capable of.” Earning a 9-1 win over Livonia Churchill on June 10 at Royal Oak High School, North’s cohesiveness helped the team reach its full potential, earning the school’s first regional title since 1992. North was eliminated in a 3-0 loss to Hartland in the quarterfinals on June 14 at Wayne State University, but the 2023 Norsmen put Division 1 on notice with their performance this season. “It was awesome,” Babcock said. “Not many people thought we could’ve gotten that far, but I think we all knew once districts came and once we got into playoffs, we kind of all turned into a different mindset and a whole new energy just started to happen. We just kept building off of each game we had. I feel like we really started to play as a whole team, and the regionals win was just so amazing and so rewarding.” A defensive juggernaut throughout the season, North’s defense was on full display throughout the state tournament alongside its impressive pitching core. In five state tournament games, North allowed only six runs with back-toback shutouts in districts. Seniors Kaitlyn Barr and Sarah McCloskey led the North pitching staff while sophomore Elliott Jarvi and freshman Kate Stemmler contributed innings on the mound as well. Babcock and sophomore second baseman Addison Wakefield formed a dynamic duo in the middle infield. Senior first baseman Sophia Borowski and senior third baseman Elizabeth Rheaume manned the hot corners, while seniors Katherine Listman and Leah Salisbury were the veteran presences in the outfield with sophomore Charlotte Julien locking down center field. North’s seniors led by example with their defensive play, but Julien, Wakefield and sophomore catcher Isabella Boedeker, a first-year starter, made signifi-

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WOODS — The Grosse Pointe Woods City Council publicly recognized several local students for their artistic expressions about the value of trees. During a June 5 City Council meeting, the council and the city’s Tree Commission presented awards to third grade students from each of the elementary schools in the Woods — University Liggett School, Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic School, Ferry Elementary School, Mason Elementary School and Monteith Elementary School. The best Arbor Day poster from each school was acknowledged, and the council and mayor congratulated the students for their artworks. “It is so wonderful to see the young people put so much effort into describing in their words and pictures the wonderful city we live in,” Mayor Arthur Bryant said after the meeting. Bryant said the city’s mature tree canopy is something residents appreciate and benefit from. The winning students were Isabelle Janis, of Ferry; Stacey Pennar, of ULS; Willow Wargo, of Monteith; Bridget Fiske, of Mason; and Emmerson Dallaire, of Star. “This is the 45th year that Grosse Pointe Woods has participated in the (Arbor Day Foundation’s) Tree City USA program,” said Paul Lechner, chair of the Tree Commission. Lechner said the winning students received commemorative T-shirts, and their names will be engraved on plaques at their schools. In addition, he presented each of the students with a special quarter from Tree Commission member Ted Colborn that features an image of a student planting a seedling. The winning posters will be featured in the city’s 2024 calendar, said Lechner, noting they wanted to “recognize these outstanding

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ABOVE: One third grade student from each of the five elementary schools in Grosse Pointe Woods was selected as a winner of the city’s annual Arbor Day poster contest. TOP: The Grosse Pointe Woods City Council — back row, from left, Vicki Granger, Angela Coletti Brown, Michael Koester, Todd McConaghy, Mayor Arthur Bryant and Thomas Vaughn — congratulate Arbor Day poster contest winners, front row from left, Isabelle Janis, Emmerson Dallaire, Stacey Pennar, Bridget Fiske and Willow Wargo. artists.” To encourage tree planting and maintenance of the city’s urban canopy, Lechner said each third grade student at a school in the Woods — a total of more than 300 — was given a Black Hills spruce seedling. Bryant said the Arbor Day poster contest winner presentation was “one of the better parts of being mayor.” Lechner agreed that this event is a highlight for elected and appointed city officials alike. “This is probably the best meeting that we get to go to — (the one when) we get to celebrate the creativity of the kids in the Grosse Pointe schools,” Lechner said. During the meeting, officials also recognized the contributions of former Tree Commission member Robert Greening, who died May 25 at the age of 95.

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Farms business leader honored for support of city’s K-9 program BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com

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Public Safety Director John Hutchins said Russell — a lifelong resident of the Pointes — set up the Grosse Pointe K-9 Fund through The War Memorial to accept donations for the current K-9 program and

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FARMS — When residents see Grosse Pointe Farms Public Safety officer Richard Rosati on the beat with his K-9, Rocco, they have a longtime community business leader to thank. Developer and business leader Edward “Ed” Russell, whose offices are on the Hill, was acknowledged for his pivotal role in continuing the Farms’ K-9 program following the retirement of K-9 Duke last year — Duke’s handler, Tim Harris, is now a sergeant. Russell was honored with a Public Safety Department Community Service Award during an April 10 Farms City Council meeting. “One of my favorite parts of this job is recognizing citizens who have contributed to law enforcement in many ways,” Mayor Louis Theros said. “We’re going to commend Ed Russell for his great contributions.” Russell said the late Gretchen Carhartt Valade — who funded Duke, the city’s first K-9, about a decade ago — inspired him to take up the K-9 cause and enlist support

future K-9 programs. “His pursuit of the betterment of all things as a family man, businessman and trustee of countless organizations, including children’s charities, hospitals, financial institutions and community programs, reflects a quality best summarized in one short sentence: Ed gets things done,” Hutchins said. Hutchins said Russell’s “tireless efforts” had secured $250,000 in donation commitments to the K-9 fund at press time. Russell was happy to announce that he had gotten a check for another $50,000 April 10, bringing the Grosse Pointe K-9 Fund more than halfway to its five-year funding goal. Besides his work for the K-9 program, Hutchins said Russell stepped forward to oversee improvements to the city’s firehall dormitory, handling this work at the end of 2022 on a limited budget and tight timeline. “His team quickly remodeled the fire division living quarters, making upgrades and enhancements to better accommodate personnel,” Hutchins said. “The project was welcomed and appreciated by our 24-hour fire staff, as (it was) the first upgrade to their

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Refuse Authority budget mirrors that of previous year BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com

HARPER WOODS — The Grosse Pointes-Clinton Refuse Disposal Authority budget for the 2023 to 2024 fiscal year — which starts July 1 — is nearly an exact replica of the 2022 to 2023 budget. As was the case last year, the GPCRDA has a budget of $948,300 in anticipated revenues and expenditures for the coming year. The GPCRDA Board voted unanimously in favor of adopting the new budget during a meeting May 9 in Harper Woods. There will be no change to the administrative fee in the coming year, said certified public accountant Lynn Gromaski, who handles the finances for the GPCRDA. “So far, our administrative fees have been able to keep us balanced,” Gromaski said. On July 1, 2017, a higher administrative fee — which rose from $1 per ton of trash to $3 per ton, for a $2 per ton increase — went into effect for the member communities, because the old fee was no longer covering expenses such as insurance and contributions to the pension system. Member communities — the five Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods — have been paying the $3 per ton fee ever since. The elimination of a rented storage unit in Detroit — which housed old GPCRDA records — is expected to save about $900 per year. During the 2022 to 2023 fiscal year, several GPCRDA members and the board’s

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living quarters in over 60 years.” While the Farms has a public safety department, it also has several fire specialists who work 24-hour shifts and are responsible for firefighting, maintenance of fire equipment and other responsibilities.

attorney went through the contents of the storage unit and determined that the vast majority of those files — which dated back about 20 years — were no longer needed and could be shredded. Anything that might be needed in the future was retained. “We’re pleased to have just minor adjustments to the budget this year, pleased to have things balancing and be a bit in the black this year,” GPCRDA Board Chair Terry Brennan said after the meeting. The 2023 to 2024 budget includes a pension contribution of $23,400. Gromaski said they won’t know until July whether or not they need to make a pension payment. Over the last couple of years, no pension contributions were necessary, so the funds budgeted for that purpose were set aside in the rainy day fund. Last year, $25,463 was budgeted for the pension. The GPCRDA’s pension plan is managed by the Municipal Employees’ Retirement System, or MERS. Gromaski said there are about 15 former GPCRDA employees on the pension plan. They used to work at the GPCRDA’s incinerator, located at 33701 Lipke Road in Clinton Township, in the area of 14 Mile Road and Interstate 94. The property has been vacant since the incinerator ceased operations in 1999. The incinerator was demolished in 2001. At press time, the GPCRDA was still seeking a developer to purchase the 64-acre parcel, which features a lake. Call Staff Writer K. Michelle Moran at (586) 498-1047.

“I’m very honored from the standpoint of being able to contribute and get friends and other community leaders to help initiatives the city has put forth,” Russell said. Russell said he was “honored to be a part” of the K-9 program and other efforts to help the Public Safety Department. Call Staff Writer K. Michelle Moran at (586) 498-1047.

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WATCH Masked suspect brandishes gun

PARK — Police are looking for an unknown male suspect who reportedly pointed a gun at a witness who saw the suspect enter a vehicle belonging to a person who was inside a bar in the 15000 block of Charlevoix Avenue at around 4:20 a.m. June 18. According to a report, a bar patron approached the suspect after seeing the suspect go into the vehicle, and the suspect pointed a gun at the patron. The suspect — described as a male wearing a ski mask, dark clothing and a hoodie — is said to have then run to a dark-colored SUV waiting nearby. Police said the SUV turned out to be a Hyundai that had been stolen in Detroit. They attempted to pull over the suspect’s vehicle, but it fled the scene. Anyone with more information can call (313) 822-7400.

Hotel employee accused of fraud involving city credit card

FARMS — A 38-year-old Lansing woman was arrested at her home June 14 after she allegedly tried to use a Grosse Pointe Farms credit card to engage in online gambling. City Comptroller Tim Rowland filed a report with police May 5 after discovering attempts to use the card without authorization at the end of April. Police traced the gambling account to the suspect, who allegedly had tried to use the city’s credit card to put $150 into her gaming account. The suspect reportedly was found to be employed by a Lansing hotel, which is where Farms Parks and Recreation Director Chris Galatis had stayed for a professional function March 7-10. Galatis had used the city’s credit card to pay for his hotel stay. While none of the transactions attempted by the suspect went through, she is still facing possible fraud charges.

Retail fraud suspect dines and dashes

FARMS — A 52-year-old Warren man was arrested after he reportedly stole food and a bottle of whiskey from a grocery store in the 18300 block of Mack Avenue at 3:42 p.m. June 19. According to a police report, the suspect was seen walking through the store eating fresh vegetables and prepared food, including pizza and items from the hot food counter. The suspect, who police said smelled of alcohol and had slurred speech

and bloodshot eyes, was located in his van parked around the corner from the store, where an open bottle of Royal Canadian whiskey — just like the bottle he was seen slipping under his shirt — was in plain sight. Police said the suspect was found asleep in the vehicle. A sealed bottle of Royal Canadian whiskey was also found in the suspect’s vehicle. The suspect, who police said had a blood alcohol content of 0.14%, was arrested and is facing possible third-degree retail fraud charges for consuming, stealing or coming into contact with just over $92 worth of food and beverages.

Kias, Hyundais targeted by crooks

PARK — Between June 17 and 19, there were three vehicle thefts and four attempted thefts involving Kia and Hyundai models in the 1200 and 1400 blocks of Beaconsfield Avenue, the 900 block of Lakepointe Street, the 800 block of Barrington Road and the 1300 block of Maryland Street. Police said windows on vehicles were smashed and ignitions were damaged. Anyone with more information about any of these incidents can call (313) 822-7400.

Three arrested in retail fraud

CITY — Three suspects — a 38-yearold woman and two juveniles — were arrested June 22 after police said they stole roughly $140 worth of groceries from The Village Kroger store June 10, where they reportedly paid for $25 worth of goods. They were identified through a police investigation.

Truck taken

PARK — An unknown suspect is said by police to have stolen a 2021 Ram 1500 from the driveway of a home in the 1000 block of Bishop Road between the hours of 10 p.m. June 18 and 6:30 a.m. June 19. Police said the vehicle was taken without the keys. Anyone with more information can call (313) 822-7400.

Gate crasher found to be intoxicated

FARMS —Police said a 30-year-old man from Massillon, Ohio, was intoxicated when he drove into the front gate at Pier Park at around 10:30 p.m. June 17. Police said they found the driver walking around his vehicle when they arrived on the scene. The suspect said he had a single drink that evening and told police that another vehicle had struck him, forcing him to run into the gate.

When asked for his license, police said the driver attempted to hand them an imaginary license on three different occasions. The driver failed field sobriety tests and had a blood alcohol level of 0.14% in a preliminary breath test. He was arrested for operating while intoxicated and a moving violation resulting in an at-fault accident.

Grosse Pointe, on June 22, despite the fact that he had previously been banned from the hospital. However, a police report states that the suspect was accidentally scheduled for surgery at the hospital. Police were called to the hospital after the suspect refused to leave. He departed from the property after he was given the trespassing ticket, police said.

Police respond to alleged threat

Stolen vehicle recovered

FARMS — Police were called to the Shell gas station at Mack Avenue and Moross Road at around 1:20 p.m. June 15 after a man reportedly threatened another man with a gun. The victim, a 24-year-old man from Shelby Township, told police that the suspect — a 41-year-old Grosse Pointe Farms man — had walked around the victim’s vehicle, told the victim, “I’ve got something for you,” and gestured toward his hip as if to indicate he had a gun. The victim’s statements were backed up by video of the incident he had recorded on his phone. The victim could also be heard telling the suspect to get away from him. Police, who handcuffed the suspect, searched the suspect and found no gun on him or in his vehicle, but did locate a large folding knife in his pocket attached to his keys and found that he had an invalid license plate. The suspect’s vehicle was impounded. In addition, police issued the suspect a citation for disorderly person “for causing a large disturbance in relation to him making an overt threat that caused fear in (the victim) and citizens in the area,” a police report reads. The suspect told police he hadn’t threatened the victim and that he was warning him that he could get pulled over in Grosse Pointe for having tinted windows.

Banned hospital patient returns

CITY — A 50-year-old Detroit man was issued a trespassing ticket after police said he went to Corewell Health, Beaumont

FARMS — Police were called to the first block of Merriweather Road at 8:07 a.m. June 13 after a resident spotted a 2018 Hyundai Elantra parked in front of the house with a broken rear driver’s side window and broken steering column. Police said the ignition was also broken and the suspect had used a USB to start the vehicle. The vehicle had been reported stolen in Detroit June 11.

Vehicle stolen

FARMS — An unknown suspect is said to have stolen a 2021 dark blue Jeep Grand Cherokee from the 300 block of McKinley Avenue between the hours of 11 p.m. June 12 and 5:51 a.m. June 13. The vehicle also contained a car seat, a duffle bag and an estimated $600 worth of tools. The Jeep was apparently stolen using its key fob, which had been inside another vehicle parked in the victim’s driveway. Anyone with more information can call (313) 885-2100.

Vehicle window smashed

CITY — Police said an unknown suspect broke out the rear middle sliding window on a 2016 Ram 1500 while the vehicle was parked in The Village parking structure June 23. The victim noticed the damage and filed a report with police at around 4 p.m. June 23. Anyone with more information can call (313) 886-3200. — K. Michelle Moran

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C & G reporters win 10 journalism awards TROY — At the Detroit chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists’ 2023 Excellence in Journalism Awards May 15 at the San Marino Club in Troy, four C & G staff writers won 10 awards in various categories. C & G Newspapers competes in the Print Class C category, which is for non-daily newspapers, magazines and trade publications. Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond won first place in the Breaking/Spot News Reporting category for the story “Workers with propane torches may be ‘primary cause’ of fire at Oakland Hills Country Club.” Almond also won first place in the Education Reporting category for the story “Local school districts grapple

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of Grosse Pointe; and founder/coach of GP United, a community middle school field hockey team. With high school teams such as Grosse Pointe University Liggett, Bloomfield Hills, Grosse Pointe North, Grosse Pointe South, Warren Regina, Farmington, and more out of the 32 teams that compete, the summer league hopes to create a pipeline of potentially more participating high schools. “The idea is to make it so open that we can see with each age community where the

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cant strides this season to elevate the North defense. All nine positions worked as one, and the continuity and chemistry kept the North defense running like a well-oiled machine. “We’ve played together forever, and I think this year it just clicked,” Wakefield said. “Being consistent, we had our infield five, and playing with them all season and getting to know them so well, we were just locked in.” For North’s six seniors, it’s a perfect ending to their high school career, and it goes far beyond the softball diamond. As a class, the seniors carried a 4.1 GPA with Barr, Borowski, Listman, McCloskey and Rheaume all earning Division 1 academic all-state honors, according to the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association. In both the classroom and on the field, the seniors left a foundation for the underclassmen to continue.

with teacher shortages.” In the Explanatory Story category, Almond won second place for “Banquet halls, hotels rebound after mandated closures.” Almond also won second place in the Open-Government Reporting category for the stories “Parents call on RCS staff, board to resign amid lawsuit and social media monitoring” and “More than 700 sign Change.org petition to ‘Restore Pride in Rochester Community Schools.’” Staff Writer Maria Allard won second place in the Feature Reporting category for the story “Walking in a winter wonderland.” In the General News Reporting category, Allard won second place for “Alabama family travels

to Shores to donate hair to Wigs 4 Kids.” Staff Writer Mike Koury won first place in the Open-Government Reporting category for the story “LGBTQ community, supporters call for Berkley councilman’s resignation.” Koury also placed fourth in the General News Reporting category for the story “Loved ones remember Judge Jamie Wittenberg.” Staff Writer K. Michelle Moran won first place in the General News Reporting category for the story “Give back by giving your old furniture a new home.” Moran also won first place in the Consumer/Watchdog Reporting category for the story “Kroger agrees to new fence, window displays for Village store.”

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interest is and kind of start at that space,” Rouleau said. “For instance, if we were in Detroit and we have a bunch of kindergarten through fourth graders, that’s going to tell us that that’s where we’re going to want to grow our network in that community.” Great Lakes Regional Field Hockey was founded in 2019 by University of Michigan graduate and two-time University of Michigan field hockey team captain Keely Tamer, a Dexter resident. Tamer is currently the field hockey head coach at Dexter and is also the president of the Michigan Chapter of USA Field Hockey. Tamer said the inclusivity of field hockey is what she prides her organization on.

“As a coach, I really love that field hockey is a sport for all athletic talents and all shapes and sizes,” Tamer said. “There’s not a standard that you have to be this tall or this fast. There’s something for every athlete, and as a coach, I really love that.” Great Lakes Regional Field Hockey has ties to Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, and it continues to expand in the Michigan area. As the summer league kicks off this week in metro Detroit, the hope is that the community of field hockey only continues to grow in the state of Michigan. “For us, it’s what we love to do,” Rouleau said. “You talk to anyone who’s been in

athletics their whole life, and to have that experience be full circle, it’s just fantastic. We grew up with these great experiences and we were lucky to take the sport all the way through the collegiate level and top level, and now it’s just really fun to give back to our communities that supported us and become the leaders that we’ve become in our sport. Our hope is that these kids become future leaders in sport or in their community, and find a way to give back to the youth with whatever their passion is.” Spots are still available for registration. For more information, visit glrfieldhockey.org. Call Staff Writer Jonathan Szczepaniak at (586) 498-1090.

“They’re not only great players, but they’re great leaders,” North coach Ron Smith said. “They blend well with the underclassmen. It’s not this arrogance. It’s all for one, and they bring that to the field every day. The one thing we’ve been fortunate to have the last couple years, and these guys had it as they were coming up, are seniors and upperclassmen who have always welcomed the underclassmen and brought them in and showed them the ropes in a good way. The seniors have just molded into those same attitudes that they were welcomed in with three years ago when they were coming up.” For North’s upcoming juniors and seniors, the primary focus will be getting the bats going in the later stages of the state tournament and keeping the intensity heading into next season. Ending a 31-year regional title drought opens the door for sustained success for North’s softball program, but it’s up to Babcock, Wakefield and the rest of North’s young talent to take a step forward next season.

“I think we need to still have that eagerness and intensity, because knowing that we can get there, I think people could ease off the intensity,” Wakefield said. “I think we still need to push off hard from the begin-

ning and know that the goal is still in sight of getting there again and going even farther, and still just wanting it so bad again.” Call Staff Writer Jonathan Szczepaniak at (586) 498-1090.

City of Grosse Pointe Farms 2023 Summer Tax Collection and Penalties The 2023 Summer Taxes are due July 1, 2023 and payable without interest if paid on or before September 15, 2023. On September 16, 2023 a 1% penalty will be added and an additional 1% on the first day of each succeeding month. Summer taxes may be paid as follows: By mail, in person, or City drop box (rear parking lot) at: Grosse Pointe Farms City Hall - Treasury Department 90 Kerby Rd. Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 Credit card or E-Check payments - www.grossepointefarms.org (No fees for E-Check payments) Tim Rowland Finance Director/Treasurer/Controller Published: Grosse Pointe Times 06/29/2023

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“We put a lot of agency on the students,” Taylor said. For the young artists, submitting to this exhibition is similar to the process of submitting to a professional juried exhibition. “I think (with this) they’re getting used to the professional business of being an artist,” Taylor said. “It’s difficult to turn anyone away, but getting that experience is important for young artists.” Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans — whose wife, DIA Board member Renata C. Seals, was an early champion of a student art show — was impressed by the growth in interest this exhibition has seen in just one year. He praised the students for their works, saying there were a few he’d like to buy himself. “As county executive, I have a vested interest in seeing the county shine, and you all are making it shine,” Evans told the students in attendance for a grand opening for the show June 22. DIA Director Salvador Salort-Pons said the exhibition speaks to the DIA’s commitment to fostering young artists and connecting the community through art. “Art has the remarkable ability to transcend barriers, to tell stories,” Salort-Pons said. “Find your own personal meaning in the artworks in this exhibition and throughout the DIA.” For seniors like Louis Kidder, of Grosse Pointe City, who just graduated from South, this was an exciting capstone for their final year of high school. Kidder, who will be studying visual arts at Wayne State University this fall, created a glazed stoneware piece featuring the head of each member of The Beatles, a work initially done as a class assignment to make a totem. The piece was also titled, “The Beatles.” “It was shocking and very exciting,” Kidder said of being accepted into the exhibition. Emmanuel Coates, of Detroit, who just graduated from ULS, plans on pursuing a career in law, not art. Coates’ moving acrylic painting, “Fruits of Our Labor,” was created as a final project for an African American history class, and speaks to the benefits slave owners received on the backs of the slaves who worked their fields and grew their wealth. “Enslaved African Americans built the U.S. economy through the slave trade,” Coates said. Margot Murphy’s photograph, “Overcrowded Pond,” has an almost painterly quality. The Grosse Pointe Farms resident,

TOP: Louis Kidder created the glazed stoneware piece, “The Beatles,” top left, for a high school art class. ABOVE: Margot Murphy took this photograph of frantically feeding koi fish, “Overcrowded Pond,” during a family vacation. Photos by K. Michelle Moran

a senior at South, said she took the photo of koi fish scrambling over one another for food pellets while she and her family were feeding the fish during a vacation. “It’s not only a fond memory, but I think it reflects how chaos is not only manmade but also (exists) in nature, how they’re crawling over each other for food,” Murphy said. Murphy, who calls photography “a passion of mine,” hopes to minor in it when she starts college this fall. Two digital prints by Maya BrooksRenaud, of Grosse Pointe Farms, a junior at South, are on display at the DIA. “Splatter” and “Werewolf Character Design” show the artist’s ability to create memorable characters. “We had to make a zine (for a class), so I thought, ‘Why not do a comic based on manga?’” Brooks-Renaud said. “My work is very cartoonish and has some influence of

Some students have two works that were chosen. “Some of the responses of the students are heartwarming,” Taylor said. “They say they never dreamed they’d be in a place like the DIA.” And for some of them, this might not be the last time they see their work on the walls of a prestigious museum. The DIA is located at 5200 Woodward Ave. in Midtown. Admission to the student art exhibition is free for residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. For more information, call (313) 833-7900 or visit www.dia.org. Call Staff Writer K. Michelle Moran at (586) 498-1047.

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anime and Japanese (artistic styles).” Another artist with two works in the show is Mia Pellerito, of Grosse Pointe Park, a South senior who hopes to study art this fall as she starts college. Her ceramic piece, “Crater Bowl,” has a series of hand-carved, bowl-shaped indentations on the interior, each hand-glazed in a variety of natural tones, while her jewelry piece, “Space Age Ring,” continues that textural theme. “I like to work with organic shapes,” said Pellerito, an aspiring art teacher. “There’s a lot of earthy colors (in my work).” For students, seeing their work on the walls of the DIA is a thrill. “I was really excited,” Pellerito said of learning she was one of those chosen to be featured. “It was a little surreal, because this is the biggest (venue) for art in metro Detroit.” Helen Kendall teaches art to middle and upper school students at ULS. She said this exhibition gives students a chance to see what their peers are doing and watch others engage with their art. “It boosts their confidence and makes them feel like art isn’t just something I do — I am an artist,” Kendall said. It’s also inspiring for younger artists, such as those in middle school, to view works made by people only slightly older. While the high schoolers selected for the DIA show are accomplished, they’re all still early in their careers and honing their craft. “It feels attainable,” Kendall said. Other local students with work in the show include Oliver Bomgaars, of Harper Woods, a North freshman; Luci Boyle, of Detroit, a ULS senior; Jason Goossen, of Grosse Pointe Woods, a North freshman; Chloe Harb, of Grosse Pointe Woods, a North senior; Giovanna Randazzo, of Clinton Township, a ULS senior; Angelina Randazzo, of Clinton Township, a ULS senior; Lynne Romanelli, of Grosse Pointe City, a South senior; and Michael Roustemis, of Grosse Pointe Woods, a North sophomore.

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The Best Price In Michigan Harken (Creamy & Buttery) ...................... $11.99 Kendall Jackson Mendocino ...................$9.99 Rodney Strong .......................................$9.49 Wente Morning Fog.............................. $11.99 Josh Cellars .......................................... $10.48 Rombauer ............................................ $37.99 Chateau St. Michelle ..............................$8.49 J. Lohr ....................................................$9.99 Sonoma Cutrer Russian River .............. $19.94 Ferrari Carano ..................................... $16.99 Simi ..................................................... $13.99 La Crema ............................................. $14.99 Butter (Creamy & Buttery)........................ $11.98 Clos Du Bois ..........................................$7.99 Columbia Crest Grand Estates................$8.99 W/COUPON • EXPIRES 8-31-23

The Wine Buy of the Year!

Acacia Pinot Noir 1/2 OFF! $

SALE

14.99

Reg. $29.99

LOWER THAN COSTCO, TOTAL WINE & KROGER PRICES We honor any advertised price of beer & wine in the State of Michigan. We will not be undersold!

12 Bottles Lindeman’s Shiraz

Bud, Coors Light, Miller Lite Reg. or Lt. 18pk cans .............................. $12.49 Corona, Heineken or Modelo Reg. or Lt. 18pk btls............................... $20.49 Stroh’s, Pabst Blue Ribbon,Miller High Life or Busch 30 pk cans ............ $19.49 Bud, Bud Lt., Coors Lt., Miller Lite, Miller Genuine Draft 20 pk btls ......... $16.99 Michelob Ultra or Light 18pk btls or cans.. $16.49 Labatt, Molson, Bud Light 15 pk cans .. $11.99 Stella Artois 12pk btls ....................... $13.99 Bell’s Two Hearted 12pk btls or cans....... $15.99 Bell’s Oberon 12pk btls or cans ............... $14.99 High Noon 4pk cans ........................... $8.99 High Noon 8pk cans .... $15.99 12pk cans $20.99 W/COUPON • EXPIRES 8-31-23 • WARM ONLY • REUSABLE

WEST COAST SPECIALS Menage A Trois

RED BLEND .........................................$7.89

Woodbridge by Mondavi

ALL VARIETALS Lg 1.5 Liters ..........................................$9.99

Meiomi Pinot Noir .......................$16.98 W/COUPON • EXPIRES 8-31-23

SUMMER SIPPERS

Whispering Angel Rosé ................$18.99 Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc...........$9.98 Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio .....$19.99 By Ott Rosé ..................................$19.99 Daulny Sancerre...........................$23.99

SALE $39.99

UNBELIEVABLE DEAL! Reg. $79.99

LIQUOR SPECIALS

OUR #1 SELLER

Member’s Mark Vodka Distilled 6 Times,

Beverage Tasting Institute Gold Medal 96 pts!

1.75 L SUPER DISCOUNT ..........SALE $12.84

Grey Goose Vodka

1.75 L Reg. $59.99 ..........................SALE $49.99

Luksusowa Polish Potato Vodka

1.75 L Reg. $39.99 ..........................SALE $24.54

Ketel One Vodka

1.75 L .............................................SALE $36.99 W/COUPON • EXPIRES 8-31-23

KIRKLAND BRAND SUPER SPECIALS LARGE 1.75L BOTTLES

American Vodka 6................. $14.96 French Signature Vodka ........ $21.50 Irish Cream ........................... $24.72 Blended Scotch ..................... $27.65 Spiced Rum ........................... $13.99 London Dry Gin .................... $26.76 Canadian Whiskey aged 6 years ... $27.36 W/COUPON • EXPIRES 8-31-23

0126-2326

CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING SPECIALS

Grosse Pointe Times

June 29, 2023

2020 CHEVROLET TRAX LS

2020 CHEVROLET TRAX LT

T E STAR

2020 CHEVROLET TRAX LT IVE

H ALL W

• BACK-UP CAMERA • STABILITRAK • 29K MILES

• CRUISE CONTROL • BACK-UP CAMERA • 22K MILES

STK# C25602

18,188

19,388

2020 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT D SEAT

HEATE

STK# C24337

22,488

2020 CHEVROLET BLAZER LT E

IFTGAT

L POWER

26,588

2020 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE LT ENGER

SEATIN

STK# C25111

23,588

2021 CHEVROLET EQUINOX PREMIER

30,588

STK# C24209

27,288

2020 CHEVROLET BLAZER RS IVE

21,988

24,688

2021 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE LS

2020 CHEVROLET BLAZER LT

• HEATED SEATS • 26K MILES • POWER LIFTGATE STK# C24471

26,588

2018 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE PREMIER ER

LEATH

• CHEVROLET INFOTAINMENT • ONLY 34K MILES STK# C23636

27,888

2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO RST B

DED CA

STK# C25316

32,788

• HEATED AND COOLED SEATS • 7 PASSENGER SEATING STK# CP69162A

29,588

2022 CHEVROLET SILVERADO LT CREW

• 4X4 • HEATED SEATS • LOW MILES

CAB

• 4X4 • HEATED SEATS • REMOTE START • 20K MILES

STK# C24402

35,588

T E STAR

STK# C24436

STK# C24463

REMOT

• HEATED LEATHER SEATS • 31K MILES

EXTEN

• NAVIGATION • HEATED/COOLED LEATHER SEATS

19,688

ENG 8 PASS

EEL DR

STK# C24184

STK# C25131

• HEATED SEATS • 23K MILES • SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT

TING ER SEA

IVE

• HEATED LEATHER SEATS • POWER LIFTGATE

• CRUISE CONTROL • BACK-UP CAMERA • 20K MILES

UDIO BOSE A

• REMOTE START • CRUISE CONTROL • 23K MILES

ALL WH

• HEATED LEATHER SEATS • 31K MILES

TE LIFTGA

T E STAR REMOT

2020 CHEVROLET EQUINOX PREMIER

EEL DR

STK# C24428

7 PASS

2020 GMC TERRAIN SLE

ALL WH

• REMOTE START • HEATED SEATS • 26K MILES

POWER

• REMOTE START • 17K MILES • SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT

H ALL W

STK# C25048

IVE

EEL DR

REMOT

2020 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT

STK# C24535

38,788

*Plus title, tax, plates, doc and CVR fees. Vehicles available at time of printing. No Salvage or branded titles. Certain restrictions may apply, see dealer for details. Limited Powertrain Warranty is on certified vehicles from original in-service date and whichever comes first, time or mileage. 2 years or 24,000 miles of scheduled vehicle maintenance is on certified pre-owned vehicles, includes oil and filter changes, tire rotations and multi-point inspections. Sale ends 7/5/2023. 0054-2326

2B - GROSSE POINTE TIMES, June 29, 2023

Autos Wanted

www.candgnews.com

Autos Wanted

Homes For Rent

500 & up Also Now Buying Running or Repairable Vehicles $ 1, 586.381.5046 000 & up

1-Bedroom Home, Lower,

248-795-0910

0444-2314

586.600.1108

St. Clair Shores, Beautifully Remodeled, $850/mo. Heat/Water incl. Leave Message

Apartments/Flats For Rent

FOR RENT

$655/Month. Upper Flat, Fresh Remodel. 16435 Curtis St, Roseville, MI 48066 Please Visit Realtor.com For Pictures and Contact Information.

Vacation Property & Time Shares VACATION RENTAL OR CRASH PAD TAMPA, FL Cozy, Private Guesthouse For Rent Including Kitchenette w/Essentials, Furnished Bedroom, Bathroom, Patio, Private Entrance, Free Parking on Premises and Wi-Fi. *No Parties/Pets Please* Call/Text 313-461-8485

AD SPACE FOR

RENT

Lots/ Acreage/Vacant Land

from

$72

0281-2312

586-498 -8100

WE BUY HOUSES

Antiques & Collectibles BUYING

Top $$$ Call 248-471-4451

Help Wanted General

PIPEFITTER APPRENTICESHIP

FULL/PART-TIME, Carpet/Floor Technician, Mon-Fri, 6pm-2am, Some weekends, Knowledge of carpet truck mount system and stripping/waxing. Experienced preferred, but will train. Mostly commerical buildings. Up to $18/hr. w/benefits

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.

NOW HIRING SECURITY & HALL MONITORS *F/T Hall Monitors for local schools, Inside work, Weekends/Holidays Off, Immediate Openings!

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.

586-803-0003

joe@riccosecurity.com

SUBWAY NOW HIRING

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.

0270-2321

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.

586-698-7324

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

AUCTION Now accepting consignments for our July 13-17, 2023 Online consignment auction. Items already received include Honda VTX1300 Motorcycle, Yanmar GT14 Garden tractor, Shop smith & some woodshop tools. Details: www. NarhiAuctions.com 810-266-6474 Sporting Goods, Guns, Ammo, Machine Shop Auctions now open! Honda Big Reds, Quads, Fishing, Tons of ammo, Sporting, Firearms, Harley-Davidson, Tools, Industrial machinery. +80 Acre Northern Property. Bid anywhere/anytime johnpeckauctions.com. Interested in selling? Call John Peck 989-4268061

Published: June 28, 2023

Coins, Sport Cards & Stamps Collections

Help Wanted General

Amish Log Beds, Dressers, Rustic Table and Chairs, Mattresses for Cabin or Home. Lowest price in Michigan! DanDanTheMattressMan. com 989-923-1278

BUSINESS SERVICES METAL ROOFING regular and shingle style, HALF OFF SPECIAL COLORS! Lifetime asphalt shingles. Steel and vinyl siding. Licensed and insured builders. Pole Buildings. Quality work for 40 years! AMISH CREW. 517-575-3695.

Real Estate Wanted

586-250-2775

OFFERINGS AROUND MICHIGAN AMISH FURNITURE An Amish Log Headboard and Queen Pillow Top Mattress Set. Brand newnever used, sell all for $375. Call anytime 989-923-1278

1952 Willys 2 Door Jeep; 2 80 gallon Industrial air compressors; Inflatable boats; Generac generator; Reloading supplies; Power/hand tools; Woodworking tools; More! Lloyd Atkinson Estate & Moving Online Auction https:// bid.sherwoodauctionservicellc.com 1-800-835-0495

RURAL LANDOWNERS! Earn $5,000+ Every Year From Hunting Leases. Upfront payments from our hunters. Reduce risk with FREE $5M liability insurance. Call for a free quote (888) 871-1982

In Any Area, Any Condition, Any Price Range. Fast, Hassle Free Closing.

Auctions

MATTRESSES Adjustable Bed Brand New with mattress. Made is U.S.A., in plastic, with warranty. Retail cost $3,995.00, sacrifice for $875.00. Call for showing or delivery: DanDanTheMattressMan.com 989615-2951 MEDICAL VIAGRA and CIALIS USERS! 50 Generic Pills SPECIAL $99.00! 100% guaranteed. 24/7 CALL NOW! 888835-7273 Hablamos Espano MISCELLANEOUS AMISH BUILT storage sheds and mini cabins delivered to your site anywhere in Michigan! Starting at $2,500.00 mynextbarn.com 989-832-1866 POLE BARNS BUILT RITE POLE BUILDINGS State-wide, 24 x 40 x 10 = $17,700.00, 30 x 40 x 10 = $19,900.00. Erected on your site. Call for price not shown on any size building or go to www.builtritepolebuildings.net 989-259-2015 Days 989-600-1010 Evenings. We Build All Year Long! Built Best Barns Best Quality, Best Service, Now in our 25TH Year! Over 4,000 Buildings in Mid Michigan Call for Quotes License/Insured 989-205-2534 POND/LAKE Pond/Lake Weed Removal Tools (The #1 alternative to chemicals.) Performs C.P.R. Cuts-Pulls-Rakes. Michigan Veteran Made. Still $150.00, no price increase! 989-529-3992. VACATION RENTALS Attention Cottage, Condo, Vacation Homeowners. Advertise your Vacation Rental Properties with Community Papers of Michigan’s MegaMarket Classified Network. Reach over 1.2 Million households with your in-state or out-of-state vacation rental ad. Call 1-800-783-0267 Ext. 1 for details. 0094-2326

Dogs & Cats For Sale USE Happy Jack® DD-33 on dogs & cats to kill fleas and deer ticks on contact. At Tractor Supply® (www.happyjackinc.com)

GROSSE POINTE TIMES, June 29, 2023 - 3B

586-747-2354

ELEGANT FENCE & SUPPLY

AAA Susie Q's Cleaning & Restoration

0060-2314

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

586-751-5384 NATURAL CLEANING

# A-1 DRIVEWAYS Parking Lot Repair Cement & Asphalt Residential & Commercial

Driveway Experts

***** Make the Right choice with organic cleaning! Residential/Commercial Licensed & Insured Wall & Window Washing & More A+ BBB NOW HIRING!

FREE ESTIMATES • SENIOR DISCOUNTS 586-751-5384

CALL TODAY

586-604-5393 Licensed & Insured

0025-2242

VETERAN OWNED

Bathrooms

Cement

BATHROOM REMODELING

ALLEN CEMENT

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

248-376-0988 Licensed/Insured References

Brick Work MOUTON'S MASONRY

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

248-252-5331 AA4DABLE MASONRY

586-822-5100

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

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 586-781-4868

M & M CEMENT CONTRACTING "All Types of Concrete Work"

Exposed Aggregate Concrete Driveway Specialists Patios/Sidewalks, No Job Too Small Lic/Ins. Free Quotes!

810-523-9200 CEMENT-IT

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

NATURAL CLEANING

***** Make the Right choice with organic cleaning! Residential/Commercial Licensed & Insured Wall & Window Washing & More A+ BBB NOW HIRING!

CLEANING LADY

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

248-890-8830 Decks/Patios

COMPLETE DECK MAINTENANCE

Our 30th Year! Power Washing, Repairs, Stain/Paint House Washing / House Painting Free Est./Insured We are the Deck Doctors!

586-463-9564

marathonpowerwash.com

2023 SPECIALS

Custom Deck Building/Repair, Power-Washing, Decks Removed, Composite, Treated & Cedar Materials, Custom Railing Materials, Custom Fence Installation.

586-260-5218 Drywall

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

ABOVE & BEYOND CONTRACTING LLC. -Masonry Specialist-

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

Rick or Shon (586)790-0006

586-443-3362

Electrical

Give us a Call!

*ACCU ELECTRIC*

586-925-8764

586-944-3669

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

AAA BROOKSIDE

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

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

586-873-8210 Filip

GOLDEN BUILT CONSTRUCTION CONCRETE WORK

Porches, Driveways Sidewalks, Patios, Garage Floors, Foundations, Rat-Walls, Licensed/Insured

586-948-4764

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

ROZE CEMENT LLC

CONCRETE, MASONRY & LANDSCAPING

Carpentry GOT ROT?

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

586-323-0755

Carpet Cleaning

CARPET

WAVY-n-LOOSE?

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

Call Now

586-754-9222

ccarpetrepair.com

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

Andre-586-354-7791

Chimney Service ALLTIMATE OUTDOOR SERVICES Masonry Specialist

•Chimney-&-Porch Repairs •Brick-Replacement •Tuck-Pointing •Steps •Brick Pavers •Retaining Walls •Masonry-Repairs of all Kinds Senior-Military-Discounts

586-719-1202

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

Heating & Cooling AFFORDABLE

248-254-2027

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

Garage Door Service

586-634-1152

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

586-422-8528 $89 service calls

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

Powerwashing

The Waterboy Power Washing

Home Repairs

• Entry, Storm Doors, Patio Doors Installed/Serviced

EXTERIOR REPAIRS LLC.

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

• 16x7-2 car door special starting at $1,450.00 INSTALLED

248-242-1511

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

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

586-323-0755

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

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

248-881-5093 GB GOLDEN BUILT Seamless Gutters and Downspouts Remove/Replace Gutter Guards Free Estimates Licensed/Insured Over 30 Years in Business

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

Landscaping & Water Gardens

ALLTIMATE

OUTDOOR SERVICES Credit Cards Accepted

Drainage System Professionals New Construction Yard Drainage Grading Sod/Seed Retaining Walls Walkways Patios Paver Maintenance FREE ESTIMATES

Senior & Military Discounts

Summer is here! Call Today!

586-719-1202

0402-2323

DOLL'S LANDSCAPING

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

GUTTERS & WINDOW CLEANING

ROBIN'S

313-656-9402 Handyman Services A#1 REPAIR SERVICES: GUTTERS Clean/Repair Install Guards SIDING Vinyl-Siding/Alum-Trim Gable/SoffitVents/Shutters ROOF Leaks/Shingles Vents/Caps

248-892-1927

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

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

586-360-0681

ucallwehauljunk.com

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

GARDENING SERVICE Weeding, Compost, Mulch, Shrub-Trimming, Butterfly Gardens Are Our Specialty.

586-295-4999

TOTAL BRICKPAVING LANDSCAPING PROS

586-420-3531

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

Lawn Maintenance

2023 SPRING 586-260-5218

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

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Bright Horizon Services Inc.

586-489-9226 Donʼs Lawn Service -Lawn Cutting -Edging -Aerating -Power Raking -Bush & Tree Trimming -Sod Since 1979!

586-943-5721

• Wood Repair • Power Wash • Free-Estimates

Call Frank 248-303-5897 Lawn Maintenance

586-649-8994

D's LAWN SERVICE

Family-Owned & Operated For Over 20-Years! Quality, Reliable Grass Cutting/Shrub Trimming/Spring/ Fall Clean-ups/ Gutter-Cleaning. Free/Estimates! Senior/Discounts SUPREME OUTDOOR SPECIALISTS Lawn Maintenance, Landscaping, Paver, Patios, Retaining Walls, Cement Work, Shrub/Tree Trimming & Removal, Mulching, Sprinklers, 35 Years in Business Free-Estimates

586-727-3924

586-463-8394

LICENSED & INSURED

0179-2326

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

Terryʼs Lawn Service •Shrub Trimming •Hedge Trimming

586-757-4715 ABSOLUTE PLUMBING

Painting

Drain Cleaning Special

586-792-3117

PETE'S PAINTING SUMMER 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.

GROSSE-POINTE CONTRACTING-CO.

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

586-899-3555 (CELL)

Family Owned Since 1990

$75.00 with ad. Complete Plumbing Repairs Senior Discounts,

Licensed/Insured Lic#-8216443

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

248-542-8022

Same Day Emergency Service Available Reliable/Experienced License#8003885

Professional Services MOBILE NOTARY SERVICE Will come to you, Available nights/weekends if needed, Email-Ksweet1222 @gmail.com

Roofing

(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.

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• Garage doors, Openers, Broken Springs repaired!

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Painting Interior/Exterior Remodeling Kitchens, Bathrooms, Finish Basement, Tiles, Drywall, Repairs, Remove Wallpaper, Free Estimates.

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Motor City Plumbing & Drain

AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE All Makes and Models Greg's Heating LLC Family Owned Business Licensed and Insured

Home Improvement

GARAGE DOOR TUNE UP SPECIAL $75.00

CALL JAMES THE DOORMAN AT 586.215.8138

Plumbing

0147-2326

Fence Service

0325-2302

Cleaning Service

0136-2323

Cement

0355-2235

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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

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

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MICHAEL NORTON BUILDER

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

586-436-9600

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

BEST price! Best service!

M.D.L. Tree Service

Removals/Trimming and Stumps. "Free stump grinding with all tree removals!" Senior discounts & fully insured.

586-775-4404

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

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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

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4B - GROSSE POINTE TIMES, June 29, 2023

JUNETASTIC SUMMER SAVINGS!

2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU ECO

2013 FORD EDGE SEL

2014 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC

2015 TOYOTA COROLLA

• LEATHER • HEATED FRONT SEATS

• LEATHER • SUNROOF

• ONLY 5K MILES • HEATED SEATS

• 61K MILES • CLEAN!

STK# Z25670

9,991

STK# ZP70470A

10,991

STK# Z24655

12,793

STK# ZC24510A

14,991

2014 JEEP COMPASS SPORT

2017 FORD FOCUS SE

2013 FORD MUSTANG

2017 JEEP RENEGADE TRAILHAWK

• 4X4 • 59K MILES

• 30K MILES • KEYLESS ENTRY

• 77K MILES • V-6 ENGINE • CLEAN CARFAX

• REMOTE START • BACK-UP CAMERA

STK# Z24481

14,992

STK# Z25536

15,591

STK# ZP70878B

STK# Z24824A

17,991

15,991

20120 DODGE JOURNEY SE

2016 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2500 VAN

2020 SUBARU OUTBACK LIMITED

2017 CADILLAC ESCALADE LUXURY

• 62K MILES • BLACKTOP PACKAGE

• REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY • REAR A/C

• LEATHER • LOADED! • ONLY 46K MILES

• 73K MILES • LEATHER

STK# Z24479

19,793

STK# Z25492

22,991

STK# Z24484

29,393

STK# ZP70467A

39,991

OVER 300 VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM!

VEHICLES UNDER $11,000 4,999 2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

5,991 2012 FORD FUSION

5,999 2013 FORD EDGE SEL

2013 FORD TAURUS

2009 PONTIAC VIBE

2009 GMC SIERRA

2007 DODGE NITRO SXT

2012 FORD EXPEDITION

Stock #ZK24862A • 187K Miles Stock #ZC25056A • 143K Miles Stock #ZC24138A • 178K Miles Stock #ZC25047A • 85K Miles

Stock #ZC25086B • LEATHER, LOADED!

7,992

Stock #ZP70435A • 143K Miles

8,991

Stock #ZP70829A • 122K Miles Stock #ZP71044A • 143K Miles

6,991 2015 BUICK ENCORE

6,999

Stock #Z25572 • 119K Miles

9,991

10,891

Save BIG on a RelIaBle vehIcle!

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*Photo may not represent actual sale vehicles. Plus title, tax, plates, doc and CVR fees. Vehicles available at time of printing and may be subject to change without notice. Certain restrictions may apply, see dealer for details. Sale ends 7/5/2023.

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