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Oakland County election officials said they are reaching out to the public to reassure them of the accuracy of local elections and to demonstrate their transparency.

Oakland County Clerk Lisa Brown hosted a public election integrity test July 26, which she said demonstrates the accuracy of the tabulators the county uses to tally up absentee ballots — inperson ballots are tabulated at the local precincts — and ensure transparency on election accuracy.

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An 18-year-old Warren resident was hospitalized following a crash that took place at 9:30 p.m. July 31.

The collision occurred north of the intersection of Dequindre and Maple roads, on the border of Troy and Sterling Heights.

According to the Troy police, a white Ford Mustang,

driven by the 18-year-old Warren resident, was traveling southbound on Dequindre at a high rate of speed. The Mustang struck the curb with its right rear tire and lost control, police said. The Mustang swerved to the left and crossed over into the northbound lanes of Dequindre, striking a black Cadillac driven by an 18-year-old Sterling Heights resident, said police.

Police said on Aug. 2 that the driver of the white Mus-

tang was transported to the hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries, and that the driver of the black Cadillac was treated at the scene by Alliance Mobile Health for minor injuries. They added that neither driver was wearing a seatbelt, and speed was a factor in the crash. The roadway was closed in both directions for about three hours while the investigation was conducted.

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Sparkle Network invites students to fall dress sale

Homecoming season will be coming up at high schools across metro Detroit, and the Sparkle Network is inviting students who need some help finding a dress to come down and get one for only $10.

Shopping dates will take place at the Marlaina Photo Studio in Shelby Township, 49086 Van Dyke Ave., on Friday, Aug. 25; American House East in Roseville, 17255 Common Road, on Saturday, Aug. 26; Front Door Housekeeping in Utica, 11255 Hall Road, on Sunday, Aug. 27; the Meadowbrook Center for Learning Differences in Rochester, 811 Oakwood Drive, Suite 203, on Friday, Sept.

1; and T-Tech Solutions in Troy, 1172 E Big Beaver Road, on Saturday, Sept. 2.

“Kids sign up and they pick a time at one of the locations and they can get a dress for $10, or multiple dresses for $10 each. They can fill out a form on www. sparklenetwork.org to schedule an appointment at one of the locations. The deadline is a week prior to each date,” explained Sparkle Network founder Moe Lietz.

Dresses of all sizes and lengths will be available.

Sparkle Network has been hosting these dress sales for several years, allowing students who need a hand to get a dress for the special night. Those wishing to donate can check the Sparkle Network website for donation locations and dates, which take place in January and June.

All proceeds from the sale go toward funding Sparkle Network’s next sale, in the spring.

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Ceremony to commemorate anniversary of end of WWII Members of the public are invited to White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery in Troy at noon on Sunday, Aug. 13, to celebrate the 78th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day. Also known as V-J Day, it marks the surrender of Japanese forces at the end of World War II and the conclusion of the war.

The event features members of Veterans of Foreign Wars on parade, a ceremony at the chapel and a wreath laying.

“It is important to honor and remember the sacrifices of our military heroes who fought hard to preserve the freedom we cherish today,” said David R. Krall, White Chapel vice president.

White Chapel’s WWII Four Freedoms Memorial was constructed for the 1948 V-J Day memorial ceremony in which 115 soldiers and sailors were laid to rest in Photo provided by Maribeth Farkas the largest peacetime mass burial in the history of the United States. A total of 322 WWII soldiers and sailors were killed in action that were returned from overseas and laid to rest surrounding the memorial. Thousands of other WWII veterans are laid to rest at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery.

The cemetery is located at 621 W. Long Lake Road in Troy. For more information on the V-J Day Ceremony, call (248) 362-7670.

Troy High School’s Health Occupations Students of America team recently returned with many accolades from the International Leadership Conference in Dallas.

This competitive conference took place June 2025 and welcomed more than 12,000 students from the United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Canada, American Samoa and China. Twenty-eight Troy High students accompanied team moderator Angie Griesmann to this year’s conference.

HOSA is a national organization formed to promote physical, mental and social well-being; develop effective leadership qualities and skills; and develop the ability to communicate more with people both inside and outside the organization.

Top awards were received by several Troy High students, including Ria Lattupalli, who placed third in the International in Healthy Lifestyle category; Fiona Samson, who placed second in the International in Biotechnology category; and Anusha Gupta, who placed first in the International in Human Growth and Development category.

Incoming senior Aanya Shah received the commended Barbara James Service Award after accumulating more than 300 hours of service to her community over the last two years.

TROY INVITES PUBLIC TO MOVIE NIGHTS The city of Troy will present its Movie Night Under the Stars program at the new Jeanne M. Stine Community Park, located at 241 Town Center, west of Livernois Road, this summer.

Families are invited to bring their lawn chairs or blankets so they can relax with a variety of family-friendly movies shown at sunset. Kona Ice will be available for patrons to purchase refreshing desserts.

The movie nights were formerly hosted at Boulan Park, but were moved to a more centralized location. The next date will be a showing of “The Super Mario Bros.

Movie” on Monday, Aug. 14. The film will start at dusk.

“We are so excited to offer family-friendly movies this summer at our newest community park,” Community Affairs Director Cindy Stewart said in an email. “We appreciate the support of our sponsor, Advanced Lighting & Sound, and invite everyone to come out for some fantastic movies.”

For more information, call the city’s Community Affairs Office at (248) 524-1147.

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ROYAL OAK — At a special press conference July 25, organizers for Arts, Beats & Eats announced this year’s headliners for the festival.

Taking over the Jim Beam National Stage Sept 1-4 during Arts, Beats & Eats will be Bell Biv DeVoe, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Halestorm, Collective Soul, Russell Dickerson and Randy Houser.

The headliners will be joining more than 200 musical acts who will be performing across nine stages in Royal Oak. Event Producer Jon Witz said Arts, Beats & Eats has a great team that reviews all the musical applicants in order to create a diverse lineup.

“We’re really excited about the national music lineup,” he said. “It’s just one of the best in our history. Certainly the most we’ve invested in.”

“There’s just a great review process and consideration to bring talented creators of arts and culture to the event,” he continued.

Witz noted the months of work it takes

to organize the event, and he said that entering the final month before Arts, Beats & Eats takes place is beyond exciting.

“We just got to be at our best and ready to deliver a great show and have a little fortune, too,” he said.

During the press conference, organizers randomly selected two musical acts that will perform on the national stage at next year’s Arts, Beats & Eats event. The two selected were Roots Vibrations and Ensemble Hanabi.

Tsubasa Okada, the president of the Ensemble Hanabi club, was shocked by the selection.

“We just got chosen out of nowhere,” he said. “I was surprised. … It’s a big step up.

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But a large tunnel boring machine got stuck underground for six months as it carved out a 4-mile-long tunnel 100 feet below the northbound service drive.

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to side, and the tear stains may darken as the eyes water. The eyes may also appear red or bloodshot.

Other signs include labored breathing and panting so hard the body moves with each breath. Alternatively, the animal may appear exhausted, moving very little. Another sign is the pet continually moving from one shaded spot to the next or trying to dig into the ground where it’s cooler. The ears pointing back is yet another possible sign.

Keeping pets in an air-conditioned space is best, Wallace and Thomas said. If there’s no AC, open the windows and point a couple of fans in the direction of the pet. Whether inside or outside, animals should have access to clean drinking water just below room temperature at all times. If there is green algae growth or dirt in the bowl, empty it and wash it immediately before refilling it with water. As for the best diet this time of year, the officers recommend a high-protein, high-carb, low-fat diet.

Any shelter structure outside must allow for proper air flow, so the pet inside doesn’t feel hot.

“Under no circumstance is a garage an adequate shelter in the summer,” Wallace said.

In general, do not allow pets outside in extreme heat for longer than 30 minutes at a time.

Wallace and Thomas also noted that thunderstorms and fireworks during the summer can cause stress for animals. Pets should never be outside during either event.

Instead, keep them indoors, close windows and cover them in heavy blankets. Secure them with snuggles, and turn on children’s cartoons with many noises to drown out the thunder or fireworks.

“If that doesn’t work, take them to a basement and continue to comfort them,” Wallace said. “Do not leave them alone — they will become destructive as a coping mechanism to trigger stacking.”

She explained that “trigger stacking” is when animals experience multiple stimuli back to back — for example, rolling peals of thunder or repeat firework detonations. They don’t have a chance to recover or decompress from one boom before the next, which causes their emotions to stack and their adrenaline to spike. This not only hurts the animal but can also cause them to harm their environment by tearing up furniture, bedding and wallpaper.

Thomas said it’s important for pet owners to tune into the feelings of their pets and to play it safe if they’re not sure how their pet is feeling.

“Don’t underestimate the heat,” Thomas said. “Please be careful.”

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ith temperatures breaking records around the globe, experts are advising pet owners to be careful when exposing animals to summer heat.

Jennifer Thomas, the animal control officer for Hazel Park, said this is especially critical when it comes to vehicle travel.

“The main thing for people to remember is to never leave pets in the car. If you can’t take the animal with you to the store, or wherever, just leave it at home,” Thomas said.

“Even cracking open the window doesn’t do much for the internal heat of a car. It builds up extremely quickly.”

Paige Wallace, the animal control officer for Madison Heights, noted that cracked windows allow the air to just barely skim the surface of the roof of the vehicle, which provides little relief for a pet that sits down low. She said the interior is often 20 degrees hotter than the air outside. Other factors, such as the color or materials of the interior, can also affect the heat. For example, leather seats warm up quickly and can burn animals.

“If the humidity is high, and there is stagnant air, they could have limited oxygen,” Wallace said via email. “Dogs such as pugs, boxers and shih tzus have a harder time breathing in extreme heat, due to their short muzzles. Cats, huskies, German shepherds and anything with an undercoat have no business being out in extreme heat. Their fur can suffocate them and alter the feeling of how hot they really are, putting them in heat distress quicker.”

Both officers advise caution when walking pets outside this time of year. While people wear shoes that protect the soles of their feet, dogs and cats have sensitive paw pads that can hurt when walking on hot concrete. Before walking, touch the sidewalk or road with your hand to see if it’s cool. Don’t assume that it’s safe just because it’s shaded. A dog starting to limp, or excessively licking and tending to one paw, may indicate the ground is uncomfortable for them.

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always done it ourselves. I think most municipal clerks do so. The county doesn’t test our machines. All of our machines at the precincts are tested by us. The advantage is that we can do it on our timeline in terms of testing. I also feel more comfortable utilizing our own staff and having testing right here in City Hall.”

Dickson said she wants voters to be reassured that any election equipment maintained at the community level is also tested for integrity and kept secure to prevent problems or manipulation.

“All election equipment, including all tabulators, are stored inside City Hall within a secured area that only Clerk’s Office staff have access to,” she explained. “All equipment is tested in the same secure area. Only Clerk’s Office personnel handle election equipment, including testing prior to the election, moving and setting it up in polling locations on Election Day, and storing them after the election.”

Brown acknowledged that there have been numerous rumors about election integrity brought up in the last several years, yet she wants voters to have faith in their election systems.

“There have been hand counts, there have been studies, there have been audits, and there has been no proof of fraud,” she said. “People are out there making money off of spreading lies. It is really harmful to our democracy to shake the trust that people have had in our elections. Something like a public accuracy test is in place so anyone who has a question about our elections can come and see how it is tested and secured.”

Dickson said that most communities, Troy included, welcome those curious about election integrity to speak to their local clerks so that they can learn how the process is performed to prevent election fraud or other issues.

“If people have questions or if they hear something or are wondering about accuracy, they are welcome to call the Clerk’s Office and speak to their election official,” she said.

“We want people to know they can get this information firsthand.”

“Every election is important,” added Brown. “If you have questions, come to a public accuracy test, volunteer to work during an election, actually learn about the process. There are a lot of people out there talking about elections who have never administered one and have no idea how they work. Get involved.”

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With Ron French, Bridge Michigan olice controversies, recent retirements and less robust retirement plans are causing a reduction in those entering the law enforcement field — and some departments are struggling to prevent this from affecting their communities.

Worker shortages are common across many fields in Michigan. With a current unemployment rate of 3.6% — the lowest in the state in 23 years — private businesses and public agencies alike are having trouble finding qualified job candidates, yet law enforcement has been particularly affected.

Police departments across Michigan are struggling to fill positions, with the number of law enforcement officers statewide shrinking more than 4,500 since 2001, which is a decline of 19%. Recruitment is down about 900 in just the past three years. Law enforcement officials pointed to several reasons why these shortages are now occurring.

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“We’ve seen an increase in retirements the last few years,” added Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham. “Ours were mainly due to having hired a lot of staff between 1986 and 1988, when the tower of the jail was opened. All of those department members who were hired then have been eligible for retirement in recent years.

We have had an increase of individuals who start here and then go to other departments or other jobs. We also have had an increase in requests for services for our contracted communities.”

Bouchard said the Oakland County Sheriff ’s Office hired more than a hundred officers in the last year, but that they are still short by about 65 people. The Macomb County Sheriff ’s Department said that it had 40 of its 230 deputy positions open recently, but a recruiting class has recently dropped See POLICE on page 20A

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Kelly’s first book, “Raising Great Kids from Tots to Teens and In-between” was published in January. The book provides practical strategies to instill positive character traits at home that lead to positive behaviors in the classroom. Kelly also started a series of parenting workshops with sessions focused on topics including “Respect, Giving it and Getting it” and “Creating and Maintaining Open Lines of Communication.” Hoping to reach an even broader audience of parents and families, Kelly said a podcast in on the way this month. More information about Kelly’s book, the podcast, and information about workshops for groups of all sizes, customizable

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Without question, Kelly feels fortunate to live and work in Troy, with wonderful families and great schools. “Parents are their child’s first teachers, and the home is their first school,” said Kelly. “It’s incredibly important that we give parents the tools they need to set them up for future success, both in the classroom and in life.”

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Also over the years, she has noticed that some of the basic behaviors that she expects in her classroom require more explicit instruction and practice. “Even prior to COVID and after, I’d get a lot of questions from parents, often more about how to handle

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“We do batteries while you wait and band sizing and replacement while you wait,” he said. “That’s the main reason people come in.”

As a certified horologist (that’s an expert watchmaker), Miller is the go-to source for customers, and other jewelers, with tricky or complicated repair cases. He studied his craft at Houston Technical College before he relocated to southeast Michigan, where he worked for a number of well-known local watch shops, including M. Berish, Garner’s Jewelry Exchange and PCC Watch & Clock Repair.

“One of the most interesting cases I worked on was an English grandfather clock from the 1590s,” Miller said. “The owner wanted it restored to working order and rewired for battery operation.”

Such work is an art as much as it is a science, he said. That includes clock repairs of all types, from small alarm clocks to vintage grandfather clocks, serviced in the shop or at your home.

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Small businesses owned by minorities, women and veterans were highlighted by seven Detroit-area chambers of commerce July 25.

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Ian Grant, the owner of the Umoja Fine Arts Gallery in Southfield, said that he jumped at the chance to participate when he heard about the expo.

“I’m a member of the Southfield Chamber of Commerce, so when they call me I always try to be on the A-team and sup-

Johnson, the owner of JDog Junk Removal and Hauling of Clarkston, also took part.

Both veterans, they were pleased with the turnout of the event and the opportunities they were giving businesses that may have a rougher time starting out.

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“This is a partnership between all of these chambers to support minority-owned businesses, woman-owned businesses and veteran-owned businesses to get them exposure to the public and promote them,” explained Sydney Dych, the director of marketing and events for the Troy Chamber.

“This was the second year we’ve done this program. We did one last year in July here at the farmers market. We had only four or five chambers involved. We do plan to do it again next year, hopefully, in the same location.”

Colleen Buddy is the owner of Office Evolution in Troy. She was among the businesses featured at the Diversity Expo and said that she has seen firsthand how necessary events like this are, since her business is based around providing office space for small or remote-functioning businesses.

“I think it’s great to see this focus (on minority-, women- and veteran-owned businesses),” said Buddy. “One of the things that stood out to me is how many minority businesses or groups are using our spaces. We have 25 of our 58 offices filled right now, and maybe one of them is a white man.”

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“It’s the first time coming to Arts, Beats & Eats and it’s the first time playing at such a big event,” he said. “We’re very excited.”

At a previous press conference in June, it was mentioned that the event was working on getting approval for the sales and consumption of cannabis at an area on the festival grounds.

Chief Corporate Operations and General Counsel for House of Dank Mike DiLaura officially announced the approval was obtained and cannabis will be available at Arts, Beats & Eats.

“This is going to be the single largest festival in the history of the world to introduce legalized cannabis,” he said.

DiLaura stated that people will be able to purchase and consume cannabis products at DankLand, which will be located near Seventh Street.

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ABOVE: Robin Heller sits inside her 1918 Detroit Electric. The vintage vehicle is often displayed at the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum in Detroit.

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METRO DETROIT — Many years ago, when their kids were younger, Bill and Robin Heller were out with the family at Greenfield Village, in Dearborn, for the Old Car Festival.

The annual event gives antique car owners — from across the country — the opportunity to display their vehicles and drive around the property.

“We were walking past this one area,” Bill said. “There was an elderly couple, sitting in their lawn chairs, underneath this big, beautiful oak tree. They both had books in their hands and they were sound asleep. It looked so peaceful.”

That image was one of the reasons Bill and Robin became interested in antique cars. The Grosse Pointe Farms couple owns two vintage vehicles: a 1930 Hupmobile Cabriolet, which is the one that Bill drives, and Robin’s 1918 Detroit Electric built by the Anderson Electric Car Co. Bill’s desire to drive a Hupmobile also stems from his upbringing.

“My dad, being a journeyman and tool and die maker, fixed everything around our house. He had a workshop down in the basement,” Bill said. “Being the eldest son, it was my responsibility to stand there and watch him. There was a picture of him in his Hupmobile when he was a young man. It was the first car he was able to buy.”

When it came time for his parents to move out of Bill’s childhood home and into a condominium, his dad was going to toss out the photo of him in the Hupmobile, but Bill stopped him.

“I want this picture,” he told his dad. “I stared at it all those years while all my friends were out playing. So when we got interested in cars, Robin enrolled me in the Hupmobile Club.”

Bill’s Hupmobile is the same model his dad owned but with some different features. Bill found the car after his father died.

“It’s the only convertible I’ve ever had. It’s reminiscent for me of my dad,” Bill said. “When the top is down, you get the wind in your hair. It’s unique. It’s different. It’s fun.”

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“I’m a Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber member and heard about the event,” said Johnson. “I contacted Matt, since we’re both veterans.”

“This is our first time taking part. It looks nice,” added Holtyn. “You have a wide range of businesses represented here.”

The organizers said they wanted to highlight businesses owned by minorities, women and veterans because these groups can face extra challenges, particularly in their first year.

“These businesses might not always have the reach that larger, more corporate businesses have,” said Dych. “A lot of the time, we noticed that a lot of our smaller

businesses owned by minorities, women or veterans didn’t have the same exposure opportunities. We wanted to give them chances to get more exposure and network and make connections.”

“I think the barriers are a difference in perception and the lack of confidence or connections among these groups,” added Buddy. “They don’t have the cousin, the uncle, or the friend that is already a successful business owner and willing to take them under their wing.”

Grant said that while resources like the expo are becoming more common, they are still not regularly offered in a lot of areas.

“I still think resources like this are still a rarity,” he remarked. “I think they are kind of building and becoming more common. I think it represents some changes going on.

Like at our business, African American art is

the fastest growing segment in the art world right now. It’s sort of like, at museums, you only see African American art taking up about 1% or 2% of their collections, but that percentage is increasing just about everywhere.”

Johnson said he was happy to see veteran-owned businesses included, since veterans can face setbacks after leaving the service.

“I wouldn’t say there are extra hurdles that veterans have to face, but many are starting their businesses later in life, since they are only doing that after they leave the service,” he said. “They might be starting with less capital.”

Buddy stressed the importance of networking and connecting with other businesses when starting a new enterprise.

“We do anywhere between three and 10 networking events a week,” she said. “We

just opened in November. That means that the name of the game for us right now is shouting from the rooftops about who we are and what we do. We even host some networking events.”

Holtyn added that supporting local businesses is a crucial priority for communities, since it helps local people in a variety of ways.

“Supporting local and small businesses not only helps the local community by putting money back into the community and employing local people, but it also helps us help the local community. Our mission is to remove junk and help communities, for instance. We contribute to programs that help veterans get on their feet and hire veterans, so it’s all connected.”

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Both said that one of the key issues is the perception of law enforcement and how this is causing many to not go into law enforcement as a career. High profile controversies, such as the death of George Floyd at the hands of police officers, has lowered the opinion of law enforcement in the eyes of a significant number of people.

“The perception of police on the national stage also has been horrible. Any officer who has acted inappropriately should, obviously, be held accountable, but this is a small number of officers, but that impression has washed over all officers. People are asking why they would want to go into a field where they would have to deal with this perception,” said Bouchard. “I see it similar to the Vietnam vets, who came home after serving and were demonized. I have seen businesses and restaurants that refuse to serve cops. … I want people to know that the person who hates a bad cop the most is a good cop.”

“Some of the factors I believe are responsible have to do with the negative press regarding law enforcement,” Wickersham agreed. “There are also a lot of jobs in the private sector where people can make more money. The work-from-home component is very popular with the younger generation.

The job itself has danger and liability.”

Bouchard thinks one of the reasons law enforcement is so acutely affected by recruitment shortages is that a police department cannot reduce the area it is responsible for policing.

“If you can’t hire enough servers at a restaurant, you can close that area of the restaurant or that location,” he explained. “Police departments can never not patrol part of the community. We have to work double shifts, and it has been like this for years. This creates very strong potential for burnout, which causes people to quit, which exacerbates the problem.”

Bouchard went on to say that while some communities aren’t seeing the effects of this officer shortage, other communities are seeing very real effects, ranging from fewer school resource officers to fewer detectives being available to investigate major crimes.

“The community hasn’t seen a lot of effects because we are filling the gaps with double shifts and people working overtime and stretching ourselves thin,” he said. He added that some Oakland County communities haven’t been affected, “but a lot of places, especially in larger cities, are seeing the largest crime increase in decades. Some cities are see-

ing unchecked violence because there simply aren’t enough police officers out there.”

Wickersham agreed, saying that he has seen many departments suffering from significant burnout. Additional overtime also adds up and can increase a department’s budget.

“Even when you have shortages, you have a lot of forced overtime,” he said.

“When people take a sick day or have a training day, you have to move someone over from another shift. Doing that too often leads to burnout. Some people want the overtime, but when it happens too often, people just can’t handle it.”

In 2022, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced $30 million in grants to help departments pay for police academy recruits, and in April, the Legislature passed a bill that allows departments to recoup all or some training costs from recruits if they leave for another department within four years.

The U.S. Senate recently unanimously passed bipartisan legislation authored by Michigan Sen. Gary Peters that aims to strengthen relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve by incentivizing recruits to work in the communities where they live. “The Strong Communities Act” would provide federal grants for local law enforcement recruits who agree to attend school or academy and then serve in a law enforcement agency in their respective communities.

Both sheriffs said that numerous departments are now stepping up their efforts to recruit new officers through measures such as community outreach, paying for training and signing bonuses. Yet both said that the process of refilling their numbers is a slow one and that there is no telling how these shortages will continue to affect communities in the meantime.

“You’ve got to go out into the community and engage with residents. Talk with people, talk with kids and give them insight into what you get out of the job,” said Wickersham. “Like any job, there will be days you will have bad days, but there are a lot of rewarding aspects to it too. We particularly want to get into the high schools and job fairs. We have a recruiting team doing that right now. We are paying for training, in a lot of cases. Some departments are using signing bonuses, but we have not done that.”

Bouchard said they are expanding their outreach.

“We worked with the county to create incentives like signing bonuses,” Bouchard said. “We are doing everything we can to fill those holes because we have no other choice.

Failure is not an option.”

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Both the Hupmobile and the Detroit Electric have been displayed at various events, including the Old Car Festival in Greenfield Village, the Concours d’Elegance in Grosse Pointe Farms, and the EyesOn Design at the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores.

During the weekend of July 28-30, Bill and Robin displayed the 1918 Detroit Electric in the “EVs: Then and Now” exhibit at the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum, located at 461 Piquette Ave. in Detroit.

This year’s Old Car Festival at Greenfield Village is set for Sept. 9-10. For more information, visit thehenryford.org.

‘It can feel like a living room’

Robin and Bill both have researched the history of the Detroit Electric.

“As modes of transportation were shifting away from the horse, they opted more towards electric,” Robin said.

Vehicles at the time also were powered by steam or gasoline.

“The Detroit Electric was very popu-

lar,” Robin said. “It’s a unique kind of thing to drive. It’s very easy to stop and start. There is no cranking. The design of it is almost like a carriage. It’s almost a Cinderella kind of feeling because you’re up high.”

The window area of the 1918 model is known as the “greenhouse.”

“The doors go up to a certain level, and then you’ve got windows that go above it. So you got your side windows and your windshield. That’s called the ‘greenhouse,’” Robin said. “The visibility is great. You can see all around.”

The vehicle’s interior is referred to as “parlor seating.”

“The driver actually drives from the back seat. You’ve got a friend sitting next to you. In front, I’ve got one chair that swings around so that it can face you on the passenger side,” Robin said. “Directly in front of me is a small jump seat. You can have four people comfortably sitting in there, all facing each other talking. That’s the parlor aspect of it. It can feel like a living room.”

Because it’s electric, there is no gas pedal. Instead of a steering wheel, tillers are used to maneuver the car. A tiller provides leverage in the form of torque to turn the device that changes the direction of the vehicle.

“There’s a tiller for steering where I push to the left to go left or I would pull to-

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wards me to go right,” Robin said. “There’s a second one that is shorter that is used for the throttle. Those are my five speeds.”

With her sailing background, Robin was a natural at using the tillers. The 1918 Detroit Electric can drive as fast as 22 mph.

There are no blinkers, so Robin uses hand signals when turning left or right. The Hellers make sure to charge the car on a regular basis.

“Nowadays, we carry our own charger with us,” Bill said. “It’s built into the car. If

you deplete the battery, it takes about eight hours to charge.”

Robin likes to ride around the Grosse Pointes and in rural areas with the Detroit Electric. It often draws attention from other drivers, as was the case when she recently took it for a drive over to a friend’s house.

While stopped at a red light, the driver next to her wanted to know what kind of car she was driving.

“A Detroit Electric,” she told him a couple of times before the light turned green.

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Old-Time Radio Western Show: Actors perform scripts from the ’40s with commercials, live piano and sound effects, also desserts and coffee/tea, 7-8:30 p.m. both days, Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles, troyhistoricvillage.org

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Constitution Café: Learn about Amendment VIII and cruel and unusual punishments, 2-3:30 p.m., Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles, troyhistoricvillage.org

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Woodward Dream Cruise: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. from Ferndale to Pontiac, look for route map and schedule of events at woodwarddreamcruise.com Free Mall: Gently used clothing giveaway for all ages, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Calvary Chapel of Oakland County, 1975 E. Long Lake Road in Troy, (248) 457-9673

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Outdoor concert/fundraiser: Music by Celtic Isles, donations for Rise Against Hunger welcome, food and ice cream truck on site, 6-8 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 5500 N. Adams Road in Troy, (248) 641-8080

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Blood drives: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Aug. 18, 1-7 p.m. Aug. 28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 29, and 1-7 p.m. Sept. 5 and 11, Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois, www. redcrossblood.org

Lupus support groups: 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of month and 7 p.m. every last Wednesday of month, Zoom, milupus.org/support-groups, (248) 901-7299

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and repair and replace portions of it.

No one was injured during the sinkhole incident, which the boring machines are designed to handle. Officials said workers in the tunnel at the time were able to exit because of built-in safety technology and protocols.

“It worked,” MDOT spokesperson Robert Morosi said of the escape operation.

“When it hit that silt or whatever it hit, no one was injured and all the workers were available to evacuate.”

It’s unclear how much the delay and repairs added to the project cost, but only a sliver of that is being footed by taxpayers, Morosi said. The final phase of the highway project, which includes the tunnel work, was handled through a public-private partnership, with contractors paying the up-front construction costs via loans, bonds and private equity investments.

Much of the $1.4 billion will be paid by MDOT to the consortium over 25 years, an arrangement that shaved a decade of work off the overall I-75 project, which originally was set to end in the early 2030s.

The consortium building the project, called Oakland Corridor Partners, will get what’s known as availability payments through 2048 as part of the deal’s requirement that partnership perform preventative maintenance on the freeway and tunnel, according to MDOT. Officials said that even with the sinkhole and boring incident, the overall project is on time and additional costs will be largely covered by partnership and its insurers.

“We are reaching substantial completion on schedule,” said David Nachman, the CEO of Oakland Corridor Partners and the CEO of British infrastructure investor and management firm John Laing, which is overseeing the I-75 project.

While motorists will enjoy the smooth, wider finished highway with sound barriers and carpool lanes, the new stormwater collection system is intended to keep I-75 free from impassable water. It also will help prevent bigger floods, such as the 2014 storm that overwhelmed the highway and local sewers and caused water damage to more than 100,000 homes across metro Detroit.

The new system can hold up to 25 million gallons that are now separate from the area’s municipal water collection that drains to the same treatment plant. Seven large

shafts along that portion of I-75 will collect the storm runoff. The tunnel will store and lift that water to the treatment plant in Madison Heights to prevent it from being overwhelmed and causing floods, according to MDOT. The automated tunnel boring machine was initially deployed three years ago into a 60-foot-wide vertical tunnel near the I-696 interchange in Madison Heights. Once underground, it went to work drilling a hole 14.5 feet in diameter.

When the TBM struck the silt pocket two years ago, it immediately halted work.

After nine months of recovery, repair and preparation work, the machine restarted digging last summer and completed the northbound tunnel portion last October. In June, it reached the southern terminus and was brought up.

Nachman said the new pump station is still being finished, and the tunnel system should be fully online early next year.

While stuck boring machines may not be common, unexpected incidents that add to costs and delays are common for large, complicated engineering projects.

Jay Dee Contractors did not return calls or emails but did provide a statement via a public relations firm: “It’s not our place to

comment on the intricacies of public projects. However, we would like to share that we are proud that we are a part of the contractor team. The nearly finished infrastructure of the Segment 3/ I-75 Modernization Project is a part of making our freeway system better for all.”

It’s unclear how the insurance claims will work, except to note that taxpayers will pay only a small fraction of the added cost, MDOT said.

The $1.4 billion final phase of the I-75 project includes highway reconstruction and widening, the addition of carpool lanes, replacement of numerous vehicle and pedestrian bridges, and installation of sound walls and landscaping, along with the tunnel system. That section of the highway averaged up to 175,000 vehicles a day, according to a MDOT traffic student before the pandemic.

The full 18 miles of highway work stretches between Detroit’s northern border of Eight Mile Road and M-59 in Auburn Hills. The first two phases of the project were wrapped up between 2016 and 2020.

The entire 18-mile project will have cost $1.75 billion, per MDOT, including $368 million for the first two phases.

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A business located at 850 Stephenson Highway in Troy reported that an unknown suspect broke into its storage suite sometime between July 14 and 17 and stole several items, including a tool bag and a Wi-Fi access point.

In addition, it reported a vacant unit was broken into and three steel desks were stolen.

Home invasion suspect flees resident

A resident in the 2800 block of East Square Lake Road in Troy reported that an unknown male suspect attempted to gain access to her home at 4:16 p.m. July 19.

According to the Troy Police, he attempted to open a locked screen door before getting into a vehicle and leaving once she made her presence known.

TV remote controls stolen

A phone and two TV remote controls were stolen from a condo in the 1800 block of Eldridge Drive at 6 p.m. July 17. Police are investigating.

Jewelry scammers attempt theft

An attempted theft reportedly occurred at 3:31 p.m. July 20 when a victim was approached in the 2800 block of Charter Drive by unknown male and female suspects driving a pickup truck.

According to the police, the suspects told the victim that their mother recently had passed away and they were giving away her gold jewelry and money.

One of the suspects put several supposedly gold necklaces, bracelets and rings on the victim and handed her $80 cash.

As the suspect put the jewelry on the victim, she discreetly removed the victim’s

actual gold jewelry that she had been wearing and attempted to conceal it.

The victim realized what was happening and was able to grab her jewelry back and run, according to police. The suspects then fled the area in their vehicle.

School door damaged

A door to Barnard Elementary School, 3601 Forge Drive, was damaged by fireworks sometime between 9 p.m. July 17 and 7 a.m. July 18.

Mailbox destroyed

A mailbox outside a home in the 3000 block of Kingsley Street was destroyed by fireworks July 21.

Police investigate possible check fraud

A 28-year-old Whitmore Lake woman was arrested after trying to cash an allegedly

fraudulent check at the Fifth Third Bank at 2282 W. Big Beaver Road in Troy.

The incident took place at 3:18 p.m.

July 17. Police officers were called to the scene by bank employees after the employees suspected the check was not legitimate.

The suspect stated she had arrived at the bank with three males she had met in person that day and was told she would be compensated if she agreed to cash the check.

The woman was arrested and transported to the Troy police lock-up facility on charges of uttering and publishing.

One of the male subjects, a 26-year-old Brownstown Township man, was later arrested on charges of possessing opening intoxicants in a vehicle. During a search of the female’s vehicle and belongings, officers said they located what they suspected to be liquid heroin, a straw with cocaine residue on it, and a small plastic container containing two doses of suspected MDMA, better known as ecstasy.

CITY OF TROY AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 60- FEES AND BONDS REQUIRED

Kirts Boulevard apartment burglarized

The City of Troy ordains: Section 1. Short Title

Several items — including electronics, jewelry, cash and multiple pairs of shoes — were stolen from an apartment in the 1800 block of Kirts Boulevard at some point between 9:01 a.m. July 21 and 6:40 a.m. July 22. Police are investigating.

Car stolen

A 2017 Dodge Charger was stolen from the parking lot of Oakland Mall, located at 412 W. 14 Mile Road, between 5:10 p.m. and 6:01 p.m. July 16.

License plate theft

The license plate of a vehicle parked outside of the Kura Revolving Sushi Bar, 736

This Ordinance shall be known and may be cited as the 53rd amendment to Chapter 60- Fees and Bonds Required.

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The Troy City Council shall establish the fees for licenses and other transactions, categorizing each one by City department and under the business, trade, occupation or privilege to be licensed. The City of Troy Fee Schedule shall be a separate document, which is incorporated herein by reference, and which will be prominently posted on the City’s website and available at the Troy City Clerk’s office, and may be posted in other locations. The City of Troy Fee Schedule shall be reviewed and/or adjusted by the Troy City Council on an annual fiscal year basis, based on the City’s costs for providing the services and other relevant factors.

60.04 Fee Schedule. Section 60.04 Fee Schedule repealed in its entirety.

Section 3. Repeal All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the extent give this ordinance full force and effect.

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

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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 lease 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 Aug 31st 2023.

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2023SLESIERRA 1500 - Well Equipped

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*Excess mileage charge at end of lease is $.25 per mileage plus tax. Security deposit is waived with Tier A credit. Payments are based on approved credit from GM Financial. Must have a 2018 or newer Buick or GMC Lease in the household. P mileage charge at endSee of lease $.25 per mileage plus tax. Security deposit is waived withlast.

Tier A credit. Payments are based on approved credit from GM Financial. Must have a 2018 or newer Buick or GMC Lease in may*Excess not represent actual vehicle. dealerisfor complete details.

Offers end 7/31/23 or while supplies the household. Picture of vehicle may not represent actual vehicle. See dealer for complete details. Offers end 9/5/23 or while supplies last.

Autos Wanted

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Garage/Yard Sale

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FURNITURE SALE

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Friday, August 11, 10 a.m.

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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CLINTON DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES WATER & SEWER DIVISION UTILITY WORKER

Permanent part-time Custodian position, $17.66 - $22.92 hourly (32 Hours per week) includes benefit package. Successful completion of Civil Service Examination(s) is required, and applicant must meet all requirements set forth in the Employees Civil Service Ordinance, as well as possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and a good driving record. Pre-employment background investigation and substance abuse testing is required. Interested, applicants must submit application to the Clinton Township Employees Civil Service Commission, 40700 Romeo Plank Rd., Clinton Twp., MI 48038 on or before the close of business, Friday, August 18, 2023. The Charter Township of Clinton is an Equal Opportunity Employer, applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or disability.

For further information pertaining to this position or to download employment application please refer to www.clintontownship.com, click on Employment.

Permanent full-time Utility Worker position, $46,592 - $64,230 annually (40 Hours per week) includes benefit package. Successful completion of Civil Service Examination is required, and applicants must meet all requirements set forth in the Employees Civil Service Ordinance, possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and a good driving record. Pre-employment background investigation and substance abuse testing is required. Interested, applicants must submit application to the Clinton Township Employees Civil Service Commission, 40700 Romeo Plank Rd., Clinton Twp., MI 48038 on or before the close of business, Friday, August 18, 2023. The Charter Township of Clinton is an Equal Opportunity Employer, applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or disability. For further information pertaining to this position or to download employment application please refer to www.clintontownship.com, click on Employment.

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Application Product Technical Leader for Troy, MI to develop R&D support to launch automotive assisted driving systems; serve as point of contact for projects; quote & plan activities; evaluate efforts for design changes; manage tickets; create & manage BOMs; define, track & drive countermeasures for issues; conduct root cause analysis; resolve problems, confirm resolutions & prevent recurrences; prepare reports; ensure traceability; analyze system performance; drive sub-project change requests; ensure correct tools, working environment & tool qualification; improve processes; secure ASPICE compliance.

Requires Bachelor's in Mechanical, Electronics or Computer Engineering or closely-related field and 5 yrs progressive post-Bachelor's experience in an Engineering occupation conducting ADAS development & launches; using cameras, ultra-sonic sensors or radars & domain controllers; and working on Tier One automotive projects. Position also requires 2 yrs experience serving as a chief point of contact with an OEM customer & in a leadership capacity. Must have ability to work weekends & early mornings. 25% travel within Metro Detroit required.

Send resume to Valeo North America, Inc. at valeo.ves-usa.mailbox@valeo.com Reference Code 0106.

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Brick Work

BATHROOM REMODELING

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586-822-5100

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Accept all major credit cards.

SUMMER SPECIALS up-to-30%-off!

Senior-Discounts Free-Estimates!

30yrs-Experience

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ABOVE & BEYOND CONTRACTING LLC. -Masonry Specialist-

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Software Developer (Troy, MI)

Crew Members, Managers & Assistant Managers.

Restaurant & Management Experience Preferred.

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Cement

Cement

LOVELL MASONRY

Carpentry GOT ROT?

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CARPET

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Driveway Experts

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Cement

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Phone: 248-588-9808

Cement

Cement

ALLEN CEMENT

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a.k.a "The Driveway Guy"

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Licensed/Insured

Cement

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20yrs-Experience

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

BRICK PRO'S

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We Do It All!

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586-948-4764

Cement

Cleaning Service

ROZE CEMENT LLC

586-747-2354

CONCRETE, MASONRY & LANDSCAPING

10% Off Pre-Spring!

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Clean/Trustworthy Registered/Insured

Cleaning Service

Decks/Patios

586-751-5384

COMPLETE DECK MAINTENANCE

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CLEANING LADY

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

Flexible hours.

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248-890-8830

Our 30th Year!

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30-yrs.-experience.

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Open 7-days a week 24/hrs-day.

10%-Off For Cash Now Accepting All Major Credit Cards.

Hotchkiss Electric

586-291-3143 Lic.#6211028

586-755-3636

COMPLETE, QUALITY, Custom Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling, Framing & Finish Carpentry, References Available, Senior Discounts.

Call 586-354-7549 Home Repairs

586-634-1152

MASTER

ELECTRICIAN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

All types of residential electrical 100-200 amp panel-boxes, plugs, switches, repair, troubleshoot, relocate.

Interior/Exterior LED-recess lighting, ceiling fans.

Licensed/Insured Lic#6326463

586-563-6372

EXTERIOR REPAIRS LLC.

Since 1999 Roofing, Siding, Gutters and More!

Reliable Ask, We Might Do It! FREE ESTIMATES

248-242-1511

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

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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

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

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

248-828-7998

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

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248-722-0661

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586-634-0033 ALLTIMATE OUTDOOR SERVICES

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Free-Estimates

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Lawn Maintenance

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Painting PAINTING by-GPC

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•25-yrs experience.

(586)795-8122

Chris Cronin Painting & Staining Inc. Professional quality.

Interior-exterior.

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Free estimates.

MC/VI/DC/AX accepted.

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248-495-3512

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

Drywall-repair, paper removal, carpentry.

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

Credit-cards accepted.

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Plumbing

Roofing

WATERWORK Plumbing.com

CITY ROOFING

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248-542-8022

Same Day Emergency Service Available Reliable/Experienced License#8003885

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586-733-3004

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CIAL

RESIDENTIAL & COMMER

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586-436-9600

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Family Owned We Now Accept All Major Credit Cards

“Fully insured, highly referred.”

Senior discounts.

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Firewood For Sale

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Plumbing

MASTER PLUMBER

Sewer & Drain Service.

Remodeling, repairs, new installations.

Free estimates, senior rates.

35+yrs exp.

Call Paul

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Lic#-8004254

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mrbacksplash.com

Fence Service

Restriction May Apply

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

Home Improvement

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

ALL SERVICE Licensed & Insured Dependable, quality work!

License#-6111359

FREE Camera with Drain Cleaning

Pet Services

**CLUTTER GUY'S**

Dr. Electric

CASTLE ELECTRIC

Call Frank 248-303-5897

Financing Available

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Same-Day-Service!

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Family Owned & Operated

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Complete Interior/Exterior

586-360-0681

Father & Son

Master Electricians

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0355-2235

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Free-Estimates Senior/Military Discounts

Tree Service

0147-2326

Free-Estimates, Great Prices, Senior Discounts!

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