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WEST OAKLAND COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW Renee Martin pins the Novi fire chief’s badge on husband John’s uniform Aug. 8.

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Ravi Ramamurthy wraps his arm around his 11-year-old son, Shiv, while showing him the process and importance of voting during the Aug. 8 election at the Novi Middle School polling location. Also pictured are election inspectors Michelle LaLonde and Mary Devlin.

Novi school district voters pass millages

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NOVI FIRE CHIEF’S CAREER EVOLVED FROM THE FUNERAL INDUSTRY TO SAVING LIVES

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A man who once thought he would be burying people instead continues to save lives as the new chief of the Novi Fire Department.

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John Martin, who was promoted to his current rank during a ceremony Aug. 8, started his working career in the field of mortuary science, though he never finished his studies. He was introduced to dealing with the dead at a young age, as a friend’s dad owned a body livery service.

Martin said the business expanded to include a funeral home, and at one point he even lived above the funeral home. However, Martin eventually decided that he would rather save people than help bury them, and so he started on a path that See FIRE CHIEF on page 6A

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The Novi Community School District was able to ensure it will recieve its full share of funding for the foreseeable future Aug. 8 with the passage of its operating and recreational millages.

“We are so thankful to the Novi residents supporting our operating and recreational millages,” Superintendent Ben Mainka said in a prepared statement. “Although these millages provided no increase for primary homeowners, the affirmative vote ensures the district will be able to levy the appropriate dollars to fund our amazing staff and programs we continue to offer here in Novi. The school and the community are intricately linked and we cannot do what we do without our great partnership.”

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Michigan State Fair to feature Aquatic Acrobatic Show

BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com

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Acrobats and show founders Crina and Martin Alvarez perform during an Aquatic Acrobatic Show.

The Michigan State Fair will return Aug. 31-Sept. 4 to the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi.

This year, the fair is adding aquatic acrobatics to its long list of entertainment.

Martin Alvarez and his wife, Crina, of North Port, Florida, former members of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, will bring the Aquatic Acrobatic Show to the fair.

“It’s a one-of-a-kind show. It really is. It has state-of-the-art sound and lighting, and it is just a beautiful show to look at and to see and very entertaining,” said Alvarez. “It’s my creation. I created it. That’s why I know it’s the only one.”

The 30-minute show features a 30-foot ring of water that surrounds a stage, making it appear as though it were an island. Aerialists will fly over the stage, and the acrobatics will also be performed in and out of the water. The show will feature four acrobats and a standup Jet Ski “cyclone” act. The act features performers dressed as mermaids performing acrobatic stunts.

“It’s perfect for the whole family because we have the acrobatic thrills, we have the Jet Skis. We interact; we have this part where I do comedy, and I interact with the kids. They’ll be part of the show — the kids. We have the mermaids. That’s every little girl’s dream, to be the mermaids. We have the Jet Skis for the adults. It’s for the whole family,” Alvarez said.

Alvarez said he is the fifth generation in a family of acrobats and is the one who comes up with “crazy ideas.” He said his wife and kids thought he was nuts when he sat them down and told them that they were going to do this show.

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West Oakland County football preview

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OAKLAND COUNTY — As summer workouts come to a close, the high schools in western Oakland County are ready for another exciting football season. Here are previews for all teams in the C & G Newspapers coverage area in western Oakland County.

Novi

Last season’s record: 5-5.

League: Kensington Lakes Activities Association West Division.

First game: vs. Sterling Heights Stevenson High, Aug. 25.

Tallying back-to-back 5-5 seasons, Novi is looking to get over the hill and earn a winning record for the first time since 2016.

Last season showed a lot of promise, especially in division play where the Wildcats went 5-2, but the team’s expectations are much higher than that.

“We’re going to continue to set the bar high,” Novi coach Jim Sparks said. “When you set high expectations, you run the risk of disappointing each time you run onto the field. We refuse to lower the bar to protect ourselves from that. I know the kids are eager to get another shot.”

Senior quarterback Caleb Walker will command the offensive unit again alongside key skill guys in senior Lance Gailliard Jr. (RB), senior Andrew Kummer (WR) and senior Boden Fernsler (WR).

Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice

Last season’s record: 5-6.

League: Catholic League Central Division.

First game: vs. Roseville High (at Lawrence Technological University), 7 p.m. Aug. 24.

While earning its seventh-straight playoff appearance, Brother Rice failed to tally a winning season for the first time since 2015.

Brother Rice caught fire when it mattered most, winning a district title before falling in regionals.

Looking to be more consistent on both sides of the ball, senior quarterback Blake Marrogy will lead the Warriors offensive unit alongside junior running back Vegas Seay, while senior linebacker Alex Birach will lead the defensive unit.

Brother Rice will have an early test against Roseville before opening up divisional play.

Birmingham Groves

Last season’s record: 9-4.

League: Oakland Activities Association White Division.

First game: at North Farmington High, 7 p.m. Aug. 24.

Making a run all the way to the state semifinals, there’s plenty of eyes and expectations on Groves entering the 2023 season.

Junior quarterback Cayden Hardy will command an offensive unit that averaged just over 34 points per game in the playoffs alongside all-region offensive lineman Avery Gach, junior running back Mario CampoyLoVasco and junior wide receiver Nick Hardy.

All-region honorees Chris Little (Jr./ CB) and Braden Hall (Sr./DL) headline a stout defensive unit with senior cornerback Zach Rogers and senior linebacker Bryce Lattimore.

Groves will have early tests in West Bloomfield (week two) and Southfield A&T (week four).

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Last season’s record: 8-3.

League: Oakland Activities Association Blue Division.

First game: vs. Bloomfield Hills High, 7 p.m. Aug. 24.

It was an exhausting night for any team that had to play Seaholm in 2022 due to Seaholm’s imposing run game, and the team’s 8-3 record reflected that.

Returning the bulk of its starters, Seaholm is poised for another successful year behind three-year starter and senior quarterback Colton Kinnie.

Kinnie has primarily been more of a running quarterback due to Seaholm’s ground attack, but coach Jim DeWald said he expects the offense to have a little bit of a different look this year.

“He can throw the ball as good as anyone in our league,” DeWald said. “He’s a really, really good quarterback, and accurate.

We need to throw the ball more and we have to be able to do it, and I think you’ll see that a little bit more this year. I say that and I want to commit to that because he is a weapon. You get teams that don’t even respect our receivers, so we need to throw that ball.”

Seniors Granden Kinnie and Sean Emerson will lead the running back room while senior Kyle Robbins and senior Jack Lewis headline the receiving core.

Kinnie and Emerson will be running behind an experienced offensive line with seniors Blake Baldner, Luke Johnson and Luke Thurswell anchoring the trenches.

Junior Penn Roberts will play a vital role at the linebacker position alongside senior Brock Hartwig.

Junior Wesley Billings returns to handle the kicking duties.

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“Everybody thought I had flew over the cuckoo’s nest,” he said.

The show is now in its fifth season of touring. This will be the first time Alvarez has come to Michigan.

According to a press release, “2023 is the year of the pumpkin” at the fair, as it will debut the Giant Pumpkin Contest. The contest, which was previously not open to the public to view, will be held in the main arena at 6 p.m. Aug. 31. The pumpkins will be weighed publicly to determine who has the largest and heaviest pumpkin. The winner will take home a prize and possibly set a record.

According to the press release, in 2022 a record was set at the fair for the nation’s longest gourd. The gourd came in at 154 inches.

A new interactive exhibit called “My MI Farmland” is expected to bring more Michigan agriculture to the fair. The exhibit will feature activities focused on educating consumers about farming and agriculture in the state.

“My MI Farmland” will include milking cows, live baby animals, a trivia wheel, a tractor simulator and much more.

“Our goal is to help people connect with where their food and fiber comes from,” the release states. “We will See STATE FAIR on page 12A File photo by Patricia O’Blenes

Fairgoers enter and exit the midway at last year’s Michigan State Fair at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi.

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Novi Fire Chief John Martin’s wife, Renée, and daughters, Lindsey and Hannah, attend his promotion ceremony Aug. 8.

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would lead to his firefighting career.

“I did a lot of stuff in the outdoors. I mean, mountain biking, kayaking, canoeing, a lot of that type of stuff — kind of like a little bit more remote, and that was more intriguing to me than dealing with people’s sadness and all that. So, that was the better choice,”said Martin.

His mother, Rita Martin, said that a longtime friend was surprised to hear that John had gone from an aspiring mortician to a fire chief, but as his mother, she wasn’t completely surprised. Rita Martin said that although her son didn’t always want to be a firefighter, he did have some qualifying traits for the position as a young boy. He was always climbing, she said, and he could climb the tallest pole.

“Even when he couldn’t walk, he would climb to the top of the slide,” she recalled.

“He said morticians, all they do is sit around, so he decided to go into the Fire Department,” she said.

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when the field was very competitive. He said he had some relatives in the Novi area who suggested that he apply to the Novi Fire Department, which he did. He has been working for the city for 20 years.

Martin has an associate degree in fire science from Macomb Community College and a bachelor’s degree in public safety administration from Eastern Michigan University. He is also a licensed paramedic and a paramedic instructor coordinator, a fire instructor, an American Heart Association basic life support instructor, and an emergency casualty care instructor.

In his 20 years of service with the department, Martin has been decorated with six lifesaving awards, two unit citations, two merit citations, a leadership award, an individual achievement award, an advanced education award, a National Fire Academy award and a staff and command award, and he was named the 2011 Firefighter of the Year.

“It was an easy decision with John,” said Erick Zinser, Novi chief of public safety. “He’s very well qualified, knows the department, knows the culture, knows the history.

With his qualifications, it was easy.”

Martin said he is passionate about protecting the residents of the city of Novi. This might be evident by his daily commute to and from his home in Macomb Township. He said the drive to work is not bad, as few people are on the roads at the time; however, he said it’s the drive home that is often drawn out. With traffic and construction, he said

the drive home can often take up to two and a half hours.

He enjoys being out in the field and plans to continue to do so, despite his new, more administrative role.

“It’s good to get out there and see what goes on,” Martin said. “Because part of it is seeing what everybody is doing and seeing if there is anything that we need to change or keep continuing on with the processes that we do. Not having eyes on it and micromanaging, but it’s seeing how people operate and how people work. The idea that we are here for the community — I want to make sure that everybody has that attitude of taking care of the community.”

He said that part of ensuring that he and his staff take care of the community is through community risk reduction projects. This includes making sure people have enough smoke detectors in their homes; installing car seats, which is done once a month and via appointment; performing home safety inspections; and teaching CPR and water safety classes.

“None of it is punitive,” he said. “We are here to help you.”

As fire chief, Martin said, he has a lot of goals, but one of the most prominent ones is to recruit more firefighters.

“We recruit all the time, but we’re trying to figure out how to get more people — trying to figure out how we can incentivize them to come in.”

Martin said he would also like to provide more training, and newer and upgraded facilities. He also stressed the importance of mental health for firefighters.

“I’m excited for him to do this, because he loves it, and we know it’s important,” said his wife, Renee.

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John Martin speaks to those gathered Aug. 8 for his promotion to fire chief.

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NEWS & NOTES CITY OFFICES TO CLOSE FOR LABOR DAY

Novi Choralaires to hold open auditions

Summer property taxes due

The Novi Choralaires, Novi’s community chorus, will be holding open auditions during its rehearsals 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 12 and 19 at Novi Middle School, 49000 11 Mile Road. For more information, visit novichoralaires.org or email novi.choralaires@gmail.com.

City offices, the Meadowbrook Activity Center and the Novi Public Library will be closed for Labor Day Sept. 4. The library will also be closed the weekend prior, Sept. 2-3.

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Aug. 31 is the last day in Novi to pay summer property taxes without a late fee. Taxes can be paid online at cityofnovi.org, at the Civic Center drop box or in person at the Civic Center, 45175 W. 10 Mile Road.

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Festival of Hope: Free indoor event featuring local organizations offering programs, services and resources for individuals and families, noon-3 p.m., Novi Civic Center, 45175 W. 10 Mile Road, info@novicc.org, (248) 202-3480

City and nonprofit to hold luau to benefit victims of Maui wildfires The Polynesian Arts Advocacy Council of Michigan, along with the city of Novi, will hold the Luau for Lahaina, a fundraiser for those affected by the wildfires on Maui, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Novi Civic Center, 45175 W. 10 Mile Road.

The event will be a celebration of Hawaiian arts and culture. It will feature an authentic Polynesian dance performance by the Polynesian Dancers of Michigan, with special guest Tiffanie Zuttermeister, of Las Vegas’ Halau Kaleihoku Kuikanani, as well as students from the Novi-based hula school Halau O’ Ku’ukamali’i Kuikanani at 4:30 p.m. It will also include cultural demonstrations such as lei making, food trucks and a kids zone that will offer glitter tattoos, bubbles and hula lessons with Michigan Moana.

All proceeds from the event will be given directly to the hereditary High Chiefess of Lahaina, Kumu Hula Kahelelani Lyons Alohikea-Smith, Kumu Hula Ka’ea Lyons and their ohana (family) who are personally stewarding the funds to those most affected in Maui, through their nonprofit Halau Ka’eaikahelelani, according to a press release. Tickets cost $15 and must be purchased in advance at PAACOM.org/Maui.

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Summer Songfest: 6-8 p.m. Aug. 31 (The Rick Leider Band) and Sept. 7 (Elvis Presley tribute), Paradise Park, 45799 Grand River Ave. in Novi, novilibrary.org

The Novi Taco Fest will return to the Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk, 44275 W. 12 Mile Road, Aug. 25-27.

The festival will feature a vast array of Mexican-American food trucks, dessert trucks and a large selection of adult beverages. It also includes three stages of entertainment, including live Latinstyle music, traditional Mexican folklorico dance, lucha libre wrestling, taco and hot pepper eating contests, cutest dog contests, and more. There will also be lawn games, face painting and vendors, and dance lessons will be offered 11 a.m.-noon Saturday.

Tickets can be purchased online for $6 for a one-day pass or $10 for a three-day pass at NoviTacoFest.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the gate for $10 a day or $15 for a three-day pass.

There is no charge for active duty military, veterans or children under 3. Parking is free.

Event hours are 5-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26; and noon-7 p.m.

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CRIME WATCH Someone steals woman’s purse

A Novi woman’s $2,000 Fendi purse was stolen from her Chrysler Pacifica minivan after she failed to lock the vehicle overnight Aug. 15.

The woman told police that she had parked the car facing north in her driveway, and she discovered her purse was missing at 7 a.m.

According to the report, there was no damage to the vehicle and nothing else was taken. Inside the purse were two American Express credit cards, a Savage X Fenty workout outfit, her mother’s Huntington Bank debit card, a Gucci planner, a YSL wallet, a black Glam-Aholic Lifestyle wristlet purse, and $2,200 in cash.

The woman told the cadet that she and her mother had already canceled the credit and debit cards at the time of the report. She said that the credit cards had not been used by the thief.

According to the report, there were no cameras in the area where the van was parked. The cadet advised the woman to lock her vehicle.

On Aug. 19, a resident contacted police at 5:13 p.m. after she found a wristlet purse

in her backyard. According to the report, the purse appeared to have been thrown there, as all its contents were scattered near the purse.

A Novi police officer gathered all the items and brought them to the Police Department.

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The owner told police that he kept a black and gray .38 caliber Smith & Wesson between the driver’s seat and the center console, according to the report. He also stated that he had a .40 caliber black Smith & Wesson in the glove box, which he kept locked.

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The Dodge owner contacted police again at 7:19 p.m. to inform them that he had located his vehicle. He said he had gone to the exact location on his GPS, and his vehicle was in the backyard of an abandoned residence on Rosemont Drive in Detroit.

He said he knew it was his car by the license plate as well as the fact that the vehicle started for him, as he had the keys.

The man told police that the guns and the laptop were not in the vehicle. He was not able to get the vehicle to go into gear.

Novi’s police dispatchers contacted Detroit police three times asking for officers to respond to the Rosemont Drive location. The man was able to take possession of the vehicle, which had damage to the driver’s side front glass, front windshield, mirror and glove box. He told police he would be paying for the repairs out of pocket, according to the report.

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Seeing broken glass in the parking lot, police determined that the thief had broken the driver’s side window to gain access to the car. The owner was able to track his vehicle using his SiriusXM satellite radio app to the area of Davison and Rosemont in Detroit.

He was also able to remotely turn off the engine using the app.

Novi police then reached out to Detroit police to ask them to search the location for the vehicle. Meanwhile, the victim’s second cellphone was pinging in the vicinity of Nordstrom’s at the mall. His personal and work phones were recovered on the west side of the ring road, in between The Enclaves and Walton Woods. It was noted that the victim had three phones, two personal and one work.

He used the one that he had on his person to locate the other two. The personal phone that was recovered was collected as evidence, as officers observed latent fingerprints on the device. The man consented to have his prints and DNA gathered to eliminate his prints from the search for the culprit.

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Vehicles damaged at dealership while awaiting service

The attempted theft of two vehicles in the parking lot of Feldman Kia of Novi, on Grand River Avenue, resulted in damage to the ignition columns of both vehicles.

According to the report, the suspect or suspects used an unknown tool to destroy the ignition columns. The damage to the

Kia automobiles was thought to have occurred sometime between 11 a.m. July 28 and 8 a.m. July 29.

The service manager indicated that it is possible both vehicles had been left unlocked due to the fact that none of the windows on either vehicle was broken, according to the report. The manager estimated the cost of the repairs to be $1,000 for each vehicle. The vehicle owners were contacted by Novi police and provided a copy of the police report.

According to the report, as of Aug. 7, both vehicles had been repaired.

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LEFT: Judging takes place in the open dairy goats category at last year’s state fair.

BELOW: Dave and Carol Stelts, of Enon Valley, Pennsylvania, grew the 2022 fair’s giant pumpkin contest winner. The pumpkin weighed 1,638 pounds.This year, the contest will take place publicly, with all able to watch the pumpkins be weighed.

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have farmer volunteers to answer questions and help attendees navigate this fun space.”

In an effort to ensure guests can more easily get around the exhibits, the main aisles have been widened to 30 feet.

The fair will also bring back many wellknown attractions, such as live music, a beer tent and the Shrine Circus.

At 8 a.m. Sept. 2, the Moovin’ Thru

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Tickets to the fair cost $10 without rides and the circus or $42 for “ultimate” admission, which includes fair entry, and unlimited carnival rides and circus performances.

Seniors ages 62 and older entering the fair between 10 a.m. and noon Aug. 31 can get fair-only admission at no cost. For more information on the fair or to register for the race, visit michiganstatefairllc.com.

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Bloomfield Hills

Last season’s record: 3-6.

League: Oakland Activities Association White Division.

First game: at Birmingham Seaholm High, 7 p.m. Aug. 24.

After dropping its first four games, Bloomfield Hills regrouped to finish 3-2 in its final five games. It didn’t propel the team to the playoffs, but Bloomfield Hills is feeling confident entering the 2023 season because of it.

“We were a young team last year … and we had a couple hiccups here and there, but they always played hard,” Bloomfield Hills coach Dan Loria said. “They kept getting better, and it couldn’t have ended any better winning the last two games.”

Senior running back Jace Reed will lead the offensive unit alongside senior wide receiver Gavin Cote, while senior Jonah Jacob, senior Brayden Brodsky and senior Jack Holton will anchor the offensive line.

Senior Nick Guettler (LB) and senior Christopher Edwards (DB) will lead the Black Hawks defensive unit.

Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood

Last season’s record: 2-7.

League: Catholic League Intersectional 1.

First game: vs. Livonia Clarenceville High, 5 p.m. Aug. 24.

After making the playoffs from 2014 to 2020, Cranbrook Kingswood has struggled to find its footing throughout the past three seasons with only five wins.

Cranbrook Kingswood will look to see improvements on both sides of the ball after allowing 30 or more points in seven games and scoring 17 or more in only four games.

The team will have a tough opener against Livonia Clarenceville, who bested Cranbrook Kingswood 54-17 last year.

Farmington

Last season’s record: 6-4.

League: Oakland Activities Association White Division.

First game: vs. Detroit Henry Ford High, 7 p.m. Aug. 25.

Back on the right track after back-toback down years, Farmington returns a core of talent that should only improve this season.

Farmington is moving up to the OAAWhite division, but it’s ready for the challenge behind senior corner Michael Woods Jr., senior defensive end Sammy Ramsey, senior defensive end Christian Jackson and senior defensive lineman Cooper Williams.

Offensively, senior running back Cameron Pettaway and senior wide receiver Owen Matteson will anchor the offensive production.

Farmington’s four losses in 2022 all came within 13 or fewer points, and coach Jason Albrecht said he expects his guys to finish those games off this year.

“With experience, I think they can make those checks and whatnot whether they’re in the huddle on offense or defense,” Albrecht said. “I think our kids have worked hard to the point where hopefully it’ll benefit us in the games this year.”

North Farmington

Last season’s record: 2-7.

League: Oakland Activities Association Blue Division.

First game: vs. Birmingham Groves High, 7 p.m. Aug. 24.

Returning the majority of its starters on both sides of the ball from last year, North Farmington is hoping another year of experience translates to the field.

Senior quarterback Ryan Shelby will return to command the offense with senior Robert Bridges and junior Tranier Alexander at the wideout spots.

North Farmington coach Jonathan Herstein said Shelby has looked impressive this offseason.

“He’s got a really strong arm and he’s accurate,” Herstein said. “Those are two major things, and his knowledge of the game. He’s a very bright kid who has good knowledge of the game. He’s got his confidence back after coming off the injury from last year, and it seems like he’s confident in his abilities and what he’s supposed to do.”

Senior PJ Gardner will handle the bulk of the carries this season while junior Duke Blanch (RB/DB), junior Brendon Rice (DE) and junior Trey Thomas (DB) anchor a Raiders defensive unit that looks to improve on its 30 points per game allowed in 2022.

Orchard Lake St. Mary’s

Last season’s record: 5-6.

League: Catholic League Central Division.

First game: vs. Rochester Adams High, 7 p.m. Aug. 25.

A 1-4 start wasn’t part of St. Mary’s plan last season, but the team caught fire in order to win a district title.

St. Mary’s will have a tough season opener again against Rochester Adams before opening up divisional play and then ending the season against Macomb Dakota.

It’s a gauntlet of a schedule for St. Mary’s to earn its fifth straight playoff appearance, but the team has the returning talent to do so.

Walled Lake Central

Last season’s record: 3-6.

League: Lakes Valley.

First game: at Berkley High, 7 p.m. Aug. 24.

Not only did Central snap its three-year winless streak, but it even picked up a couple of extra wins for a respectable 3-6 record.

Central will attempt to build off that momentum as its offensive and defensive units look to improve in 2023.

Walled Lake Northern

Last season’s record: 0-9.

League: Lakes Valley.

First game: at South Lyon High, 7 p.m.

Aug. 24.

After picking up four wins in 2021, Northern took a massive step backward as it went winless last season.

Offensive production will be a key area of improvement for Northern, which failed to score more than 21 points throughout the season.

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Walled Lake Western

Last season’s record: 9-2.

League: Lakes Valley.

First game: vs. Waterford Mott (at Wayne State University), 4 p.m. Aug. 24.

Extending its playoff appearance streak to 13, Western was firing on all cylinders last season as it averaged 40 points per game offensively.

If the defense can play at a more consistent level this season, Western will be a threat entering the state playoffs.

West Bloomfield

Last season’s record: 8-2.

League: Oakland Activities Association Red. First game: at Clinton Township Chippewa Valley High (at Wayne State University), 7 p.m. Aug. 24.

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nonhomestead operating millage had been rolled back to less than the state’s required 18 mills ($18 per $1,000 of taxable value) on nonhomestead properties, such as second homes and business properties, to receive its full per pupil funding allotment from the state.

The millage was at 17.24 mills as a result of rollbacks under the Headlee Amendment. Under Headlee, if the assessed value of a local taxing jurisdiction increases by more than the inflation rate, the maximum property tax millage must be reduced so that the local jurisdiction’s total taxable property brings in the same gross revenue as adjusted for inflation.

In order to avoid a future shortfall, the millage passed Aug. 8 allows the district to collect 19 mills ($19 per $1,000) of nonhomestead property value from 2023-2033.

The extra 1 mill is to be used to offset future rollbacks, and the district will never collect more than 18 mills. The 1-mill cushion was meant to ensure that the district would not have to take the issue back to the voters within the proposal’s 11-year period.

Historically, there has been a slight rollback in the millage annually from 0.01 in 2016 to as high as 0.23 in 2018. The recent rollback would have cost the district $750,000 annually had the millage failed.

“This will have no increase to our current homeowners as primary residents,” Mainka said during an April board meeting.

“It does restore the rate of millage that has been levied for many, many years in this district before it had been eroded,” Mainka said.

After the vote Aug. 8, the recreational millage has now been renewed for a period of 10 years, 2023 to 2033, at the rate it had fallen to of 0.9365 mills. The millage was originally 0.98 mills.

According to Mainka, the school district is able to function fine at the lower rate and therefore it did not seek to return to the previous rate.

“This is a millage that this community has supported for a long time that’s allowed us to have the facilities that we have. So our athletic fields, our playgrounds, our community tennis courts, our pool and auditorium, our future activity and recreational spaces and investments. This millage really allows us to be able to support the operations of those facilities and for our community,” Mainka said at the April meeting. “There is no increase. So, we are not asking for more.

We are just asking for it to be maintained.”

“I think it’s important that we access all the funds that are allotted to us so that we have funding to take care of our playgrounds and our recs,” school board President Danielle Ruskin said after going to the polls Aug. 8. “Much of the general fund is used for people and personnel and things like that, so in order to maintain the facilities and keep our playgrounds and our buildings and things up to speed, it’s important that we levy this money.”

This election was for residents living in the Novi Community School District. That

included the 26,274 registered voters in precincts 1-7, 14, 15, 18-21 and 23.

According to the official results, the operational mileage passed 2,709 to 1,933.

The recreational mileage passed by a vote of 3,069 to 1,584. A total of 4,664 of the 26,274 eligible registered voters participated in the election, for a turnout of 17.75%. The majority of voters were absentee.

“I saw the issues on the ballot and it clearly concerns the families living in Novi.

So, I think it’s important for us to participate and provide our portion of the feedback so that the right decisions are taken,” Ravi Ramamurthy said of his decision to vote in the election.

“Basically, my wife reminded me to go vote,’ joked Hiri Udupa.

“My thing is if you don’t vote, you can’t complain. That’s my philosophy,” said Ragunath Aerabati. “Do your civic duty.”

Aerabati also brought his 12 year-old son, Varun, with him to underscore the importance of voting. Varun said he learned that voting is important and what a milage is.

“It’s about taxes and, like, school property and stuff,” Varun, who will soon start sixth grade, said.

City Clerk Cortney Hanson said it is typical to have a low voter turnout for these

types of elections. She said that voters turn out more for mayoral, presidential and City Council elections.

“I’d say it’s just about where we were anticipating, because it was a school millage and not all of the precincts were participating,” Hanson said.

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Football After a dominating season earned West Bloomfield its ninth straight playoff appearance, a loss to Cass Tech in pre-districts ended an incredible season — an incredible season that seemingly felt unacceptable, and it’s fueling West Bloomfield to rewrite the wrongs of last year in 2023.

“A lot of the seniors brought it up a lot,” coach Zach Hilbers said. “If you look back at the whole season, yeah, it’s a successful year. You lost two games to two really good teams, but when it ends that way where it’s tied at halftime and it spirals out of control, it leaves a bad taste in your mouth. They’re really focused on not letting that happen again.”

Senior quarterback Reqez Nance leads the offensive group after tallying 3,088 total yards and 30 touchdowns last season.

Defensively, it’s a unit full of talent led by two all-state honorees in senior defensive end Brandon Davis-Swain, who tallied 18 sacks last year, and UCLA commit and senior corner Jamir Benjamin. The defensive unit is also anchored by Penn State commit and senior linebacker Kari Jackson, Rutgers commit and senior linebacker Montele Johnson, and Central Michigan commit and senior corner Bryce Rowe.

West Bloomfield will face a gauntlet of a schedule this year, but it has the talent to match up with any team in the state.

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SUMMER SPECIALS up-to-30%-off!

Senior-Discounts Free-Estimates!

30yrs-Experience

A-D MASONRY LLC. All Masonry Work Bricks, Stones, Pavers, Blocks, Porches, Chimneys. Tuckpointing.

26-yrs experience Insured, Free Estimates.

586-873-8210 Filip

20% Off Any Job $2,000 or More!

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Any & all masonry repairs.

Brick, block, steps, chimneys, porches-tuckpointing, Cement work, mortar-matching.

25-yrs experience.

Free-estimates.

References/Insured.

248-252-5331

Help Wanted General

Hanon Systems USA, LLC seeks Heat Exchanger Applications Engineer. Reqs: Master’s or frgn deg equiv in ME or a rel field. Must have knowledge through internships or education in the following: automotive control systems; heat transfer elements, fluid flows, & thermodynamic properties; model embedded control systems for sensors and ECU’s; application of AQPQ disciplines; design & size heat exchangers based on specification. Alt, Bach’s or frgn deg equiv in ME or a rel field + 2 yrs of stated knowledge. Apply w/ resume to 39600 Lewis Drive, Novi, MI 48377.

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Cement

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586-216-2124

Cement

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Driveway Experts

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586-843-8543

VETERAN OWNED

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Andre-586-354-7791

GOLDEN BUILT CONSTRUCTION CONCRETE WORK

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586-948-4764

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

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We Do It All!

586-843-8543 Cleaning Service

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***** Make the Right choice with organic cleaning!

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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

2023 SPECIALS

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

586-260-5218

Gutters

Accurate Fence & Supply LLC.

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

40 Years Experience In All Types Of Fence Installation • RELIABLE • DEPENDABLE • OUTSTANDING WORKMANSHIP

Lifetime Guarantee On Labor Only!

Licensed/Insured

5% Veteran/Senior Discount

586-260-5645

Manufacturer Warranty On All Materials

0076-2334

Elite Concrete Services, LLC.

Fence Service

Drywall

Electrical

LAKESHORE DRYWALL Master Finisher Small and Large Repairs Small Hang Jobs Any Size Finish Jobs Done Perfectly Shon- 586-801-6190

BEST-Price-Period

Electrical

Lic.#6211028

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586-925-8764

Free-Estimates, Great Prices, Senior Discounts!

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Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed!

Lic#-6113148

586-755-3636 Father & Son

Master Electricians

Dr. Electric

Same-Day-Service!

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Visa/MC /Lic./Insured

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

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

CASTLE ELECTRIC

586-634-1152

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

ALL SERVICE Licensed & Insured Dependable, quality work!

License#-6111359

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

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248-892-1927

GB GOLDEN BUILT

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Professional- We Wear Masks! We haul it all!

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Free-Estimates Senior/Military Discounts

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ucallwehauljunk.com

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Since 1999 Roofing, Siding, Gutters and More!

Reliable Ask, We Might Do It! FREE ESTIMATES

586-948-4764

INSURED TOM MICOLI

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586-258-6672

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Call/Text Us For Your Kitchen Transformation.

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Landscaping & Water Gardens

586-719-1202

DOLL'S LANDSCAPING

Lawn Maintenance

586-343-4005

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

586-634-0033

Free-Estimates

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Plumbing

Painting

Plumbing

Motor City Plumbing & Drain

2 BROTHERS PAINTING

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Complete Interior/Exterior

• Wood Repair • Power Wash • Free-Estimates

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PAINTING by-GPC

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586.899.3555 (Direct) 248.566.6460 (Office)

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

Drywall-repair, paper removal, carpentry.

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

Credit-cards accepted.

586-722-8381 Now Hiring!!!

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0147-2326

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EMERGENCIES HAPPEN!

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MASTER PLUMBER

586.421.5520 586.524.6752 ANDY'S PLUMBING

Sewer & Drain Service.

Remodeling, repairs, new installations.

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35+yrs exp.

Call Paul

248-904-5822 Lic.#8109852

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Serving The Tri-County-Area

10%/Senior/Military/Discounts

Lic#-8004254

Plumbing

Roofing

Tree Service

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248-542-8022

Same Day Emergency Service Available Reliable/Experienced License#8003885

Powerwashing AJʼs PRESSURE CLEANING & SEAL COATING

Summer Sale- 25% OFF

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586-431-0591 Professional Services

CALL PAINT WITH THE BIBLE

To Schedule a Christian Paint Party.

734-237-7221

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248-707-4851

Accept credit cards Family-owned Over 30 years exp.

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586-291-2647

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586-822-5100

MICHAEL NORTON BUILDER

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586-436-9600

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586-733-3004

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“Fully insured, highly referred.”

Senior discounts.

Tree-removal, stump grinding, tree-trimming, hedging, shaping, Emergency-Service Residential/Commercial Free estimates!

(586)262-3060

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"Bringing 30 years of experience to your door!"

Tree trimming, removals & stump grinding. Insured & FREE estimates with fair prices!

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586-756-0757

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