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Shelby and Utica put part of water and sewer payments in escrow until state settles debt dispute Holocaust survivor Sophie Tajch Klisman was among the visitors at a grand re-opening event that was held at the Zekelman Holocaust Center Jan. 28. Tajch Klisman was featured as part of the new exhibit. Photo provided by Lori Ellis

‘A project like this might only come around once in my career’ RENOVATION OF CORE EXHIBIT AT ZEKELMAN HOLOCAUST CENTER COMPLETED BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com

he Zekelman Holocaust Center has taken a major step toward ensuring that the voices of local Holocaust survivors will continue to be heard with a recently completed renovation project. Zekelman, which is the only Holocaust center in Michigan, had a grand re-opening of its core exhibit Jan. 28.

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Raiders retool in fight for OAA White title BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com

FARMINGTON HILLS — When first-year North Farmington girls basketball head coach Michael Allan earned the position following the resignation of Jeff Simpson, who controlled the Raiders sidelines for nine years, he did what any coach would do to prepare for the upcoming campaign. Allan sat down with a team roster and analyzed game film from the past season to get an idea of the strength and weaknesses of the team. As Allan began watching and being impressed by certain players, his excitement quickly turned to disappointment. “I watched some of their film and had the roster from (the Michigan High School Athletic Association), and I knew they had gone 22-1, but I’m watching the point guard and getting her number: ‘Oh, she’s graduating,’” Allan said. “The shooting guard, No. 3: ‘Oh, she’s graduating.’ The post player, No. 22: ‘She looks good. Oh, she’s graduating.’ It was every girl right down the list. To be honest, I entered it expecting a bit of a rebuild, and I even mentioned that in the interview process to make sure we were all on the same page with our expectations.” The Raiders’ unbeaten and leaguewinning regular season in 2023 was quickly ended in a district finals loss to Farmington Hills Mercy, and a slew of talented seniors graduated soon after. With a rebuild in mind and still trying to figure things out heading into this season,

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Bulldog’s Cheesesteaks opened in November at 33171 Grand River Ave. in downtown Farmington. Owner Ali Abdallah said he and his business partner and nephew, Mohammad Ali, are thrilled to bring their classic cheesesteaks to the community. “We serve authentic style cheesesteaks featuring fresh bread from Lascio’s Bakery from the New Jersey/Philly border,” Abdallah said. “Bulldog’s slices their ribeye in-house and features fresh and high-quality ingredients.” Bulldog’s Cheesesteaks opened its first location four years ago on Michigan Avenue in Dearborn. For more information, call (248) 919-1000, visit www.bulldogscheesesteaks.com or find @bulldogs_cheesesteaks on Instagram. Photo provided by Carol Kaelson/Wheel of Fortune, © 2023 Califon Productions, Inc.

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Tiffiney Lee, a fifth grade teacher at Forest Elementary School in Farmington, smiles as she competes in the game show “Wheel of Fortune.” the wrong thing to do — but he showed me the bloopers from game shows … and I watched it like a crazy person. So when I was there, I was like, ‘Tiffiney, don’t make it on the bloopers. Don’t make it on the bloopers. Don’t say anything crazy.’” Although Lee said she was nervous, Deriso-Buckley said Lee appeared to be “very relaxed, like she was having fun.” “She said she was sweating bullets down her back, but she was cool as a cucumber,” Deriso-Buckley said. According to Lee, the wheel itself is heavy and was difficult to spin, but she was told not to focus on the wheel, but rather the puzzle itself. “It was hard to concentrate on (the puzzle) with all the excitement, and then there’s a live audience,” said Lee. “Then Pat Sajek standing next to you. Like, that in and of itself is hard to keep your composure, you know.” Deriso-Buckley described her sister as a “puzzle worker.” She said they used to do a lot of jigsaw puzzles growing up and that Lee loves to play Wordle. She said her sister prepared for the game show during the flight See LEE on page 14A

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FARMINGTON — A teacher in the Farmington Public School District recently achieved one of her lifelong dreams: being a contestant on the game show “Wheel of Fortune,” and meeting Pat Sajek and Vanna White. Tiffiney Lee has been a teacher for 24 years, 22 of them in the Farmington Public School District. She has taught at several schools in the district over the years, including East and Warner middle schools, where she taught math. She has now been at Forest Elementary for seven years, where she teaches fifth grade. “I’m like a dinosaur,” she joked. Lee grew up watching the show and is an avid fan, though her daughter hadn’t even heard of the show prior to Lee being named a contestant. Unbeknownst to her family, Lee started applying to be a contestant at age 18, along with her best friend, when they were in college. “I knew this was something we watched all the time growing up with our grandmother, but I didn’t think she would actually apply and actually make it,” said Lee’s sister, Traci Deriso-Buckley. “So, it just shows that dreams do come true if you just have patience and persistence and believe.” Last summer, Lee heard of the casting call for the show via an email from the “Wheel of Fortune” Wheel Watchers Club, and she applied. She said that two rounds of auditions were held in September, but she had to wait a month to find out if she had made it onto the show. “They left me in misery for a whole month, because I didn’t hear anything,” said Lee. “Everybody here at Forest was like, ‘Did you hear anything? Did you hear anything?’ Because they all knew (about the audition), and then finally I got a congratulations email.” Lee said she flew out to Los Angeles for the taping at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, California, accompanied by her daughter, Brooke, and Deriso-Buckley just before Thanksgiving. She said the taping itself took a day. The most challenging part for her was simply getting past her nerves, but once she started winning some money she said she was “good to go.” “The gym teacher (at Forest), Mr. (Jonathon) Kandes, he showed me — it’s

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Local student recognized for accomplishment FARMINGTON HILLS — After making a model sea turtle from recycled materials, Woodcreek Elementary School fifth grade student Joshua Jackson was selected to compete at the state level as part of a Parent Teacher Association Reflections Contest, according to an email. This year’s theme was “I am hopeful because …,” the email states. Those who compete at the state level proceed to the national level, according to the email.

Farmington recognized for business support FARMINGTON — According to its city website, Farmington has been recognized for its successes and efforts in contributing to Michigan’s entrepreneurial growth and economic development in an eCities study conducted by researchers at iLabs, the University of Michigan-Dearborn’s Office of Engagement and Impact. The city was recognized as a five-star community along with 89 other communities across the state last month. The eCities study analyzed publicly available data from 277 communities in 54 counties in Michigan, with researchers focusing on five-year changes in property values, community assets and tax rates, which can demonstrate the growth, investments, and cost of doing business within the community, according to the city’s website. Although the 277 communities account for less than 20% of the state’s cities and townships, the ones that were analyzed are home to 71% of Michigan’s population and 86% of the state’s commercial property, according to farm.gov.

LOCAL RESIDENTS TO BE A PART OF AUTORAMA FARMINGTON HILLS — The Farmington Hills City Clerk’s Office is scheduled to be open for extended hours for election-related matters ahead of the Feb. 27 presidential primary election, according to a press release. The City Clerk’s Office will be open 8:30 a.m.noon Feb. 17; 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Feb. 20; 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Feb. 22; 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Feb. 24; and 7 a.m.-8 p.m. on election day, Feb. 27. Normal business hours are scheduled for 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. The Farmington Hills City Clerk’s Office is located inside City Hall at 31555 W. 11 Mile Road. For more information, visit fhgov.com or call the City Clerk’s Office at (248) 871-2410.

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DETROIT — Detroit Autorama, “America’s greatest hot rod show,” is scheduled to hold its 71st event at Detroit’s Huntington Place March 1-3. Aside from the highlight of this year’s show — five generations of Batmobiles from the movie franchise — some local residents are set to display their vehicles. Lawrence Brown, of West Bloomfield, is the owner of a 2022 Chevy Vette; Max Lunsford, of West Bloomfield, owns a 1913 Ford Depot Hack; Geoff Hegel, of Waterford, is set to show show his 2004 Pontiac GTO; Chad Kerr, of Waterford, is scheduled to display his 1965 Ford Mustang; Adrian Lewis, of Waterford, has a 1991 red Chevy Camaro that is set to make an appearance; Mackenzie Smith, of Commerce, is scheduled to bring her 2011 Infinity G37; Rick Wallin, of Farmington, has a Burgundy 1966 Ford Fairlane that is scheduled to appear; and Alex Dellatorre, of Farmington Hills, has a 1984 Ford Racer that is set to make an appearance in Detroit. Detroit Autorama has scheduled shows for noon-10 p.m. March 1, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. March 2 and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. March 3. Admission costs $27 for adults and $10 for children ages 6-12. Children 5 and under are admitted for free. According to a press release, discount tickets are available at all participating O’Reilly Auto Parts locations, with $25 charged for general admission and $9 for children 6-12 years of age. For more information, visit autorama.com or call (248) 373-1700.

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East Middle School student publishes book BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com

FARMINGTON HILLS — A sixth grade student at East Middle School in Farmington Hills recently became one of the youngest writers in the state to publish a book. “I wanted to get it done before I turned 12,” said Kennadee Fabin, “so that I could be one of the youngest authors in Oakland County and one of the youngest in Michigan, probably.” According to her father, James Fabin, the goal helped to motivate his daughter to finish the book, which was independently published by his company. “To help encourage her to keep writing, because it’s hard to stay focused and keep writing. It’s a lot of words and a lot of typing. I would encourage her, ‘Hey, if you do it while you are 11, you’ll be one of the youngest published authors in Oakland County because I looked it up.’ So that really helped to motivate her to keep working on it. I was looking for anything to help motivate her to keep working on it because she kept wanting to play with her friends and let it sit, and I knew if you let it sit too long it’s hard to go back to it,” said James Fabin, who has published several books himself. “Parents these days are just pulled in so many directions, and the kids are just left to fend for themselves on their phone, I feel like. So for Kennadee to get away from a phone and actually write a paperback book, like I said, I’m just blown away. The girl’s brilliant,” said Pauline Hernandez Gassos, the owner of Sweet Spots in Farmington Hills. Kennadee said her favorite part about being a young author is the reaction she gets from people when she tells them of her accomplishment. She said she really likes that others seem so genuinely happy for her. Kenadee celebrated her 12th birthday at Sweet Spots with a surprise book reveal to her friends. “I saw it when her friends opened their goodie bags and it was kind of funny, because they’re all 11-,12-, 13-year-old girls, and they’re like, ‘A book in a goodie bag,’ and she’s like, ‘Yeah, but take a look at the book,’ and they’re all like, ‘Oh, my God. This is you. You wrote this book,’” Hernandez Gassos said. “So it was precious. It was a good moment, and I’m happy that she shared it with me.” Fabin, 12, is proving that kindness has its own rewards with the release “Kind Again: How to Return to Kindness like Dolly Parton,” which details how and why people need

Kennadee Fabin,12, smiles as she shows off a copy of her new book, “Kind Again: How to return to Kindness like Dolly Parton.” Photo provided by James Fabin

to return to being kind. “(Kindness) is awesome, and it can make people feel magical,” she said. “Kindness is just great.” “I thought the book was a very easy read and it was just uplifting and happy. I was just blown away that this girl would write this type of book,” said Hernandez Gassos. “It talks about different examples of how you can make a difference in the world in a good way — sharing jokes with your friends, sitting with someone at a lunch table that’s alone, being kind to animals, loving your pets and taking care of them. Doing more that your parents asked you without being asked.” Hernandez Gassos said she also tries to reiterate the importance of kindness. “I try to put out that vibe in this world especially for the pre-teens/teens, because it’s just been such a difficult life for them recently, and a lot of them are going around with no hope. You know they have to worry about school shootings and then COVID and they’re suiciding. I mean these things didn’t happen in my generation, and it’s happening frequently (now),” said Hernandez Gassos, who said her 22-year-old son attended a funeral for a friend as a result of overdose or suicide every year throughout his high school years. A signed copy of the book is on display near the Sweet Spots register. Hernandez Gassos said it serves as a conversation starter. Kennadee said she was inspired to write the book as a result of the lack of kindness she was seeing during the pandemic. The danger

of the virus was amplified to her as her dad has chronic kidney failure. James said that people were just not thinking of others, especially of those with compromised immune systems. He recalled that Kennadee would often ask why people couldn’t be kind like Dolly Parton. “My book is to help people be kinder — help kids make friends, keep friends, apologize to their friends, accept an apology from anyone and just using Dolly (Parton) as an example to make people better.” Fabin is a huge fan of country superstar Dolly Parton. “I love Dolly Parton, and because I wanted the world to be kinder, because I saw the fighting on TV, fighting at school. I just wanted to help people be kinder by using Dolly Parton as an example,” Kennadee said. According to Kennadee, Parton defines kindness by just being herself, giving books to children, not judging others, giving money to her employees and caring about people. Kennadee said she tries to implement kindness by complimenting people, being kind to teachers, offering to assist substitute

teachers, sharing her supplies and befriending new students. Kennadee was recently the new kid, as she moved to the Farmington Public School District last year from Ohio. She said there are a few special kids there who demonstrated kindness to her. She cited her friends Josie and Lydia here in Michigan and her best friend Savannah back in Cincinnati. “When we first met Josie, Josie didn’t have a lot of skills to make new friends, but Kennadee was extra kind to her, extra careful, and helped her learn how to make friends,” said James. “Yeah and now she has a lot of them,” added Kennadee. “And you and her are best friends,” said James. Kennadee credits Lydia as the friend who showed her how to open her locker and introduced her to her new friends at East Middle School. “We’re all born with kindness in our hearts, but we just lose that kindness. We forget about it,” said Kennadee. See FABIN on page 17A

NOTICE OF ELECTION CITY OF FARMINGTON To the Qualified Electors of the City of Farmington, County of Oakland: Notice is hereby given that a CITY GENERAL ELECTION will be held in the City of Farmington, County of Oakland on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 for the purpose of electing candidates for the following offices: PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES THE EARLY VOTING SITE FOR CITY OF FARMINGTON VOTERS IS: EARLY VOTING WILL BE HELD:

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‘Our phones start ringing off the hook in January’ EXPERT OFFERS ADVICE TO THOSE WHO OVERSPENT DURING THE HOLIDAYS BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com

FARMINGTON HILLS — For many people, the holiday season and birthdays are a mixed bag. While a lot of enjoyment can come from giving and getting gifts, the giving part can come with a big price tag. For those who may be feeling the pinch after helping to spread some joy to others, there is help available to potentially ease the pain. GreenPath Financial Wellness, based in Farmington Hills, is a nonprofit organization that offers free one-on-one financial counseling. With December being a big month for holiday spending, the nonprofit is accustomed to having people reach out for assistance in the new year. “Our phones start ringing off the hook in January every year, and this year has been no different,” said Amber Miller, who is a partner experience manager at GreenPath. “We do know call volume has been even higher this January than it was last January.” According to Miller, after spending large amounts of money, a question that residents may ask is, “What do I do now?”

Her advice doesn’t begin with sharing financial strategies. “First of all, know you’re not alone. Take a deep breath; what’s done is done — we can’t go back to Dec. 1 now,” Miller said. “It’s about coming up with a plan moving forward, spending some time getting a clear picture of where you’re at.” Miller suggests that people check their statements and list the balances that they owe. “This is not always fun, but it is really important to get a clear picture of where things are at so you can figure out what the next step looks like,” she said. “Take a look at your budget bin. Do you have some extra cash flow that could go towards maybe getting the debts paid off quicker? Are there opportunities to maybe bring in a little bit of extra cash temporarily, or some things laying around the house that might be able to be sold to put that extra cash towards these balances? And then come up with a strategy.” One of those strategies can be to reach out to people who make it their business to come up with debt-management solutions. “If you’re looking at your budget and you’re like, ‘I don’t have much wiggle room,’ See GREENPATH on page 15A

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WATCH Resident billed for thousands in fraudulent phone charges

FARMINGTON — A resident reportedly received a $5,390.04 bill from a collections agency regarding unpaid AT&T bills recently. The resident contacted AT&T and learned that someone had opened three phone lines in his name in metro Detroit. The resident requested the incident to be documented for informational purposes.

Drunk driver has pistol in purse

FARMINGTON — An officer saw a vehicle traveling slowly on southbound Orchard Lake toward Grand River Avenue recently. The officer followed the vehicle and saw that it was unable to stay within the traffic lane, so a traffic stop was initiated. The officer detected an odor of intoxicants coming from the vehicle, and the driver 45, failed field sobriety tests and was arrested. During an inventory search of the vehicle, a loaded 380 Ruger was found in the driver’s purse. The weapon was confiscated, since the driver did not have a valid concealed pistol license. A breath test at the station yielded a blood alcohol content of .093%. The case will be forwarded to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office.

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FARMINGTON — An officer was dispatched to a business in the 23000 block of Farmington Road for a report of broken windows in the business recently. The business owner stated that a west-facing window was discovered with a crack in it. A south facing window was also discovered with a crack in it. The cracks traversed the entire window. It was unknown if the damage was intentional or accidental. The owner wanted to file a police report for insurance purposes.

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Senior citizens can find long lost yearbooks online BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — Cherished memories come from receiving a yearbook on the last day of school and having friends and teachers sign it with personalized messages. Not only are they personal keepsakes of time spent in school, but they can also act as historical records for decades to come. Many local libraries and museums have taken the initiative to create online databases of their communities’ digital yearbooks. Birmingham’s historical yearbook collection is now available online through the Birmingham Museum. Birmingham residents and history buffs can access the 19191929 issues for free. “People have been waiting to get a peek at our oldest yearbooks. They shed a light on what it was like to live in Birmingham in the early 20th century, and the world of

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teenagers back then,” Birmingham Museum Director Leslie Pielack said in an email. “Flipping through our historic yearbook collection is a delightful glimpse of the young people, their educators, and their hopes and dreams. Especially at this time of year, many of us are reminded of the importance of family and our personal roots.” The museum’s school yearbook collection has been acquired over the last 50 years, including the first yearbook printed by Birmingham High School, in 1919. Through yearbooks, valuable information can be gathered by experts, including genealogists and local historians, as well as families conducting research of their own. “It gives a really good window into how life was back then,” Museum Assistant Justin Koch said. “One thing that I really find fascinating when I was flipping through these was 100 years ago, society was very different than it is today, but at the end of the day, teenagers are kind of the same as they were back then.”

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To make it easier on people looking for specific family members, the yearbook collection is searchable. Someone could type in their families name and be brought to the page where that name is listed. The museum’s collection is only missing a few issues from the early 20th century to the 1980s. Koch said he hopes that at some point they will be able to acquire the editions they are missing from the collection.

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The Royal Oak Public Library has a digital library of historical Kimball High School Lancer yearbooks from 1958-2006. With each vibrant cover on display, the books are easy to navigate and are full-text searchable. Yearbooks can also be downloaded for offline access. Susan Sheiner, the adult services librarian at the Royal Oak Public Library, said she has often found people looking for old classmates in these yearbooks, as well as relatives, to see what life was like when they graduated from high school. “I think it’s a way for people to connect with parts of their family history and do research on various historical moments,” Sheiner said.

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A page from the 1942 Palladium, which shows the Northville High School students who were serving in the armed forces. Laura Mancini, the director of the Northville District Library, said these yearbooks are a great way to see what the city and the people living in the city were like during specific moments in time. “Northville is a town that, you know, has a lot of local history to it. It’s a historic town, and people are very proud of their history and very interested in it. So we do have folks that regularly research Northville history, and we want to be a resource for them,” Mancini said. In addition to the libraries listed, there are several communities that have also offer these resources. Check your local library or historical society to find out. Call Staff Writer Mary Genson at (586) 498-1095.

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to LA by playing word games and doing test puzzles. “She loves to challenge her mind and do puzzles,” Deriso-Buckley said. However, according to Deriso-Buckley, it was Lee’s lack of knowledge in the kitchen that proved challenging for her as she got stuck on the phrase “elbow macaroni.” She did quite well on the show, winning a trip to Barbados and $63,150 in cash, and her sister and daughter then joined her onstage to celebrate. Lee said the hardest part was not letting people know how well she did until the show aired Dec. 29. ”I kept it a secret from my family and everybody, people here at Forest. My friends were like, ‘If you won, blink twice.’ They were like, ‘She’s smiling today. She must have won,’” Lee said. “It was a hard secret to keep, but it was so much fun.” In celebration of the premiere of her episode, Lee’s parents hosted a watch party at their home for friends, family and coworkers. Deriso-Buckly said people were watching the episode from every room in the house. She said that sometimes, you could tell that the TVs were off sync as you would hear an

excited roar from another room. DerisoBuckley said their mother was on the edge of her seat with her hands covering her eyes. Lee said that being a teacher, especially of young children, helped her with the show as she has a sound knowledge of phonics rules, which helped her to choose letters. She said that it was also helpful to be older, because of the phrases that they used on the show. Lee said she has a year to take the trip and plans to go to Barbados this summer. As for her cash winnings, she plans to use some

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maybe get creative, and that’s where reaching out to an organization like GreenPath can help,” Miller said. “We specialize in looking at your situation with you and helping you understand a variety of different options that may make sense. As a nonprofit agency, we offer what’s called a debt management plan that not a lot of people know about, and it can be a good option for getting high-interest credit cards paid down by working directly with creditors to get lower interest rates and better terms, get those balances paid in full, but to do that more manageably without having those high-interest rates making it difficult to get progress on getting those balances paid off.” Knowing that holidays and birthdays are coming in advance gives people ample opportunity to help prepare to budget for them, Miller said. She is not aware of any sound financial goals that don’t come back to having a budget plan, and birthdays and holidays are one example of how such a plan can be carried out. “The next holiday season is 10, 11 months away now from starting, so if you can get your budget to a spot where you can

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After determining what a holiday budget looks like, one suggestion Miller offered is to withdraw cash and put it into an envelope, with a specific amount of cash designated per person. “When I’m buying gifts, that cash comes out, and when the cash is gone, I know I’m done there,” she said. “That’s something that can be helpful.” Miller said that according to data compiled by the National Retail Federation, holiday sales in 2023 increased by 3.8% to $964.4 billion. While she understands that doesn’t necessarily speak to overspending, she did share a tip for how people can avoid spending more than they might want to in the first place.

“(Have) that mental dialogue with yourself of like, ‘If I make this decision now, what is this going to look like for me next month, next year? Is this decision, spending on this, worth the extra stress, the extra money I’m going to be paying to get this paid off?’ Just kind of have that cause-andeffect conversation, almost, with yourself of thinking not just in the immediate present situation, but thinking about what the longterm effects of this might be and using that to kind of frame that decision-making a little bit more with that bigger picture,” Miller said. Miller shared some words of encouragement for those whose bank account took a hit after the holiday season. “I think the biggest point here is … letting them know that they don’t have to navigate these options alone,” she said. “There are people, organizations, resources out there that can help come up with a plan, not only to get things taken care of that have already been done, but set up on a solid path so that maybe this isn’t a concern after next holiday season.” For more information about GreenPath Financial Wellness, call (800) 550-1961 or visit greenpath.com. Call Staff Writer Mark Vest at (586) 4981052.

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The center has provided Holocaust education at its current location in Farmington Hills since 2004. Renovation began at the facility last May, with the center undergoing a comprehensive $31 million “transformation,” according to a press release. “The entire exhibit is fully redesigned from the ground up,” said Mark Mulder, the director of curatorial affairs at the Zekelman Holocaust Center. “In terms of what’s new that you’ll see, other than everything, is the concentrated focus on Michigan survivor stories especially, but not exclusively, and a more integrated use of media and images.” The new exhibit was part of a collaboration with the Ralph Appelbaum Associates design firm. According to Mulder, the previous exhibit primarily relied on didactics, which is primarily intended to be an instructive approach. The new exhibit uses archival footage, images, artifacts and interactive videos featuring survivor testimony in order to let those who experienced the Holocaust be the central focus of the exhibit. Mulder explained the primary difference between the new exhibit and the previous one that relied more heavily on didactics. “Instead, we’re giving the same information by telling people’s stories,” he said. “So, rather than, ‘This happened,’ it was, ‘This is what it was like when that happened to me.’” Local resident Sophie Tajch Klisman is a Holocaust survivor, and her testimony is part of the new exhibit. According to Tajch Klisman’s daughter, West Bloomfield resident Lori Ellis, her mom was interviewed on the grounds of the Zekelman Holocaust Center last year. “Since they renovated, their focus is more on local survivors,” Ellis said. “When you enter, there’s this huge wall with my mom’s quote of what her life was like prior

to the war. So when people walk into the exhibit, they want (them) to get a feel for what the whole person was like, not just their experience in the camps and during World War II.” By touching the button of a kiosk, visitors can also hear part of Tajch Klisman’s story. “You can see and hear her talking about her liberation, and part of it flashes to one of her liberators, Doug Harvey. He was part of the U.S. 84th Infantry who came to liberate the survivors in (a) concentration camp in Germany,” Ellis said. “They were together last year filming this by the Anne Frank tree outside, and they were pleased with how the interview went, so they wanted to, I guess, memorialize it, and my mother was thrilled that it will be there forever, and her story will live on.” The fact that Harvey and her mom were filmed together makes the exhibit all the more impactful for Ellis. “It was like a piece of history watching the two of (them) together, a survivor and a U.S. Army liberator,” Ellis said. “So it’s there forever now at the museum.” Ellis shared details about how her mom felt seeing her words in quotes and seeing a kiosk that provides information about her liberation. “She was grateful that the museum is showing more coverage of local survivor testimonies so their legacy can live on forever,” Ellis stated via email. “She felt with her exhibits it did not convey the horror, pain and suffering that she and her family went through. She stated she trusts that the museum is still keeping that memory alive. … Her kiosk shared a happy time when she was liberated or given a second chance of life.” According to the release, there was an urgency on the part of the Zekelman Holocaust Center to ensure that the stories and experiences of Holocaust survivors remain accessible to future generations, with the center recognizing the importance of adapting. “The greatest differentiating factor beSee EXHIBIT on page 17A

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tween the original and the new exhibit is the centering of the voices of those who experienced the Holocaust,” Zekelman CEO Eli Mayerfeld stated in the release. “Throughout the exhibit, visitors will hear the personal stories of those who survived the Holocaust and rebuilt their lives in Michigan after the war. By localizing the history from the perspective of those who lived it, rather than those who perpetrated it, we are showing that the Holocaust did not happen so long ago or so far away.” According to Mulder, the exhibit is telling stories as much as possible. One of the ways that has been accomplished is via an area of the exhibit titled “People and Possessions,” which features artifacts that represent losses people had as a result of the Nazis. One such example includes wedding rings that were found by U.S. soldiers. “There are a few artifacts that I know have been contextualized and utilized in such a way that everybody is catching the story and picking up on them,” Mulder said. “There was a room in the old exhibit that featured a lot of graphic Holocaust liberation imagery that now we use to talk about the possessions and lives that were taken from people within the camps, in that space, in particular. It’s really been moving for our visitors. … This is a space where we partially help

people to see there are stories we can’t tell because we’ll never know the stories behind some of these artifacts because of what happened to the previous owners and the people who were associated with them before.” According to Mulder, the exhibit has 60 Holocaust survivors from Michigan featured in different ways, including quotes printed on the wall, videos and artifacts. Although there are newer recordings, such as Tajch Klisman’s, Mulder said most of the recordings and testimonies were given to the center throughout the history of the institution. The last day construction workers were in the building was Dec. 3, with the funds for the project coming from donations, according to Mulder. He studied museology at the University of Washington and said that a decade’s worth of research has brought things to this point. “A project like this might only come around once in my career,” Mulder said. “To say that it is extraordinarily satisfying is (an) understatement. … I’ve been researching this topic since undergrad, and my graduate thesis was on Holocaust representation in museums. … It is such a moving experience.” Stories such as that of Tajch Klisman’s are at the heart of the new exhibit. “Each time I see it, it’s just so meaningful,” Ellis said. “I get emotional — just so proud of my mother, of how she has had the ability to be so resilient and share her story with the world.”

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When she is not writing, Kennadee said she loves to be outdoors playing with her friends. She enjoys biking, and hiking around nearby forests and ponds. In the book she offers kids suggestions of a vast variety of things to do outside of electronics, especially things outdoors. Kennadee loves animals and does a lot of volunteer work for local charities, donating all of the December proceeds from her book, $300,to the Michigan Humane Society. “As a family, animals are our No. 1 thing to support of all the charities,” said James. “All of our dogs are always rescue dogs.” As of Feb. 1, Kennade’s book had sold approximately 960 copies. The book is published by her dad’s brand, Dadvice TV, and is available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble for $6.95. E-editions are also for 99 cents, and are free with some memberships. Kenadee said she has three goals in life: to meet Parton, to work at Dollywood and to go to the University of Michigan on a scholarship. Her short-term goal is to publish another book, a collection of true short stories, written by herself as well as her friends, before her 13th birthday next Halloween. She said her advice to others who aspire to write a book that they should just go for it as “it’s really not that hard.” Kennadee said that for her, writing a book is just like coloring in a picture. She said she makes an outline with chapter titles, and then puts a few things down that she would like in each of those categories and works one chapter at a time to fill in the gaps.

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North Farmington took everyone by surprise when they jumped out to a 7-2 start, outscoring opponents 454-291. Since their hot start, the Raiders dropped four straight before putting an end to the losing skid in their most recent matchup, a 47-32 win over Bloomfield Hills Jan. 30. Allan said the team felt the pressure of continuing last season’s success but said their successful start added onto the expectations. “I think there was a little bit of a weight from that (22-1 season) and the fast start we got off to this season,” Allan said. “I, myself, was guilty of it when I was expecting a rebuild and then suddenly, ‘Hey, we’re 7-2. Here we go.’” North Farmington now sits at 8-6 on the year, which is still ahead of any rebuilding schedule, and it’s courtesy of a core group of seniors continuing on the leadership mentality. Senior forward and first team All-Oakland Activities Association honoree Hannah Hart leads the veteran group as a four-year varsity player. Hart can do just about anything asked of her on the court, facilitating, defending and scoring whenever needed. But when she was called upon to step up vocally, Hart answered and has been firing up the team, even when she’s on the sidelines. “She’s been the best leader for the group,” Allan said. “On and off the court, she’s level headed. She makes the right play. She makes the aggressive play. She stays positive and supportive of her teammates. Just Tuesday night (Jan. 23), she got injured in the second quarter and tried to give it a go, but wasn’t able to. She was the biggest supporter from the bench as anybody. She sets the tone when it comes to leadership and expectation.” Then there’s senior Asiyah Jihad, who’s really come into her own this season as the Raiders’ leading scorer, averaging 17 points per game and arguably the most improved player in the OAA this year. Jihad was more of a role player her junior season, but Allan said her skill-set has elevated to another level. “It’s a quiet demeanor, but she’s a great leader along with Hannah Hart in that category,” Allan said. “She really just sets the tone for our team on offense and on defense. She’s really skilled where she can score from the inside and outside.”

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Jihad was one of a handful of varsity players to take part in the Northwood team camp this season alongside her younger sister, freshman forward Qiyaamah Jihad, and freshman guard Lucy Nemeth. The team camps are designed to build a form of team chemistry as North Farmington players stay in dorms, eat meals together and play several games against other participating teams. Asiyah Jihad said she felt her game improved from the summer workouts. “I think we worked more on our skills, and he’s (coach Allan) helped me develop more as a player,” Asiyah Jihad said. “I’m usually in the post, but I can play more positions now.” Seniors Anaya Billups, a Detroit Edison transfer her junior season; Nahja Bradley; and Amara Gatson have all been consistent contributors for the Raiders this season. As a 6-foot guard, Billups’ impact speaks for itself on the defensive end as she’s quick to turn steals into transition baskets. “Her skillset is off the charts,” Allan said. “It’s some of the most amount of talent you’ll see at the high school level. The sky’s the limit for her abilities.” North Farmington will look to get back on track with the heart of their OAA White schedule slated to begin. The Raiders currently sit tied for fourth with a 1-2 league record, trailing first place Harper Woods, who has a 2-0 league record. There’s a healthy amount of the seasons still left, and Allan said he feels his team is in the right mindset. “We’re starting to remember where we set our goals, which is to improve every day and do as much as we can to win games along the way,” Allan said.

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‘Lend Me A Tenor’: 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays Feb. 9-11, 16-18 and 22-24, Farmington Players Barn, 32332 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, facebook.com/TheFarmingtonPlayers Q&A), March 12 (Free Business Assistance), March 19 (The Power of Networking), March 26 (Effective Digital Marketing Strategies) and April 2 (Researching for Starting, Managing, and Growing a Business), Farmington Community Library, 32737 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, also virtual, registration required, farmlib.org, (248) 553-0300 Fish fries: 5-7:30 p.m. Feb. 16 and March 22, Our Lady of Sorrows, 23815 Power Road in Farmington, (248) 474-5720, olsorrows.com Ice skating: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays and 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, themes include Choco Valentine Skate 2-4 p.m. Feb. 10 and ‘“Trolls” Skate 2-4 p.m. Feb. 17, Riley Park, 33113 Grand River Ave. in Farmington, www.facebook.com/ RileyParkIceRink Rock Around the Hawk: Free mini music festivals for ages 18 months to 5 years, 10-11:30 a.m. March 1, April 5, May 10 and June 7, The Hawk - Farmington Hills Community Center, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, (248) 699-6700

Food pantries: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. every third Saturday of month, Tawheed Center of Farmington Hills/Muslim Family Services, 29707 W. 10 Mile Road, (248) 252-6962 • 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays by appointment, CARES in Farmington Hills, 27835 Shiawassee Road, (248) 4748231, caresfh.org Health workshops: For chronic pain, high blood pressure and more, hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, beaumonthealth. digitalsignup.com • For high blood pressure (6-7:30 p.m. Mondays until March 11), diabetes (6-8 p.m. Mondays until March 11) and kidney disease (1-3 p.m. Wednesdays until March 20), free and virtual, nkfm.org/ PATH, mihealthyprograms.org Lupus support groups: 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of month and 7 p.m. every last Wednesday of month, Zoom, (248) 9017299, milupus.org/support-groups

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Employment

Special Events & Announcements

THE MICHIGAN ANTIQUE ARMS COLLECTORS INC.

Help Wanted General

Gun Show

Renesas Electronics America Inc., in Farmington Hills, MI is in need of: Dir. FAE (RS1201) Resp for mnging, leadng & mentring the field appl team hndling MCUs, SoCs, anlg & pwr prods. Suprvse a team of 8-10 field appl engrs. Sr. Stff Field Appl Engr (HS1201) Resp for providng pre-desgn-in tech supprt, incl cust guidnce on the val & stratgic fit of the company’s automtve prod famlies, prod selction, prod info, rdmaps, & tech prposals. Refer to job#. Apply: terry.dulay.zn@renesas.com

February 10th & 11th Antique and Modern Firearms Accoutrements & Knives Military Items & Historical Relics & Reference Books

FREE Appraisals

Admission - $8.00 Suburban Collection Showplace 46100 Grand River Ave. • Novi For info - 248-556-6590

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

0056-2406

Antiques & Collectibles

Open to the public at 9:00 am

BUYING

0087-2404

Autos Wanted

February 7, 2024

Coins, Sport Cards & Stamps Collections

Help Wanted General

Top $$$ Call 248-471-4451

Auctions

OFFERINGS AROUND MICHIGAN AMISH FURNITURE Amish Log Beds, Dressers, Rustic Table and Chairs, Mattresses for Cabin or Home. Lowest price in Michigan! DanDanTheMattressMan.com 989-923-1278 AUCTION Zimmerman Living Estate online auction. Antiques, collectables, pink, yellow Depression glass, Hotwheels, Matchbox cars, assorted advertising ashtrays, signs, enamel ware, more. Bidding ends Feb. 21. Sherwood Auction ServicesLLC. com for details, more auctions. 1-800-835-0495. Kopitz Firearm & Militaria online auction bidding open. Excellent items representing numerous eras & conflicts + badge collection. 1st of multiple auctions. To bid JohnPeckAuctions.com. Selling guns? Call John Peck 989-3454866 Michigan's premier gun auctioneers.

MATTRESSES Adjustable Bed Brand New with mattress. Made is U.S.A., in plastic, with warranty. Retail cost $3,995.00, sacrifice for $875.00. Call for showing or delivery: DanDanTheMattressMan.com 989-832-1866 MEDICAL VIAGRA and CIALIS USERS! 50 Generic Pills SPECIAL $99.00! 100% guaranteed. 24/7 CALL NOW! 888-835-7273 Hablamos Espano MISCELLANEOUS AMISH BUILT storage sheds and mini cabins delivered to your site anywhere in Michigan! Starting at $2,500.00 mynextbarn.com 989-832-1866 AMISH BUILT MINI CABIN 12 x 24 $10,900.00. New construction, delivery included. Call for details, other sizes & options. 989-832-1866

Now accepting consignments! Go to NarhiAuctions.com to see the February consignment auction. Items like 24' Tandem Axle enclosed trailer, mechanics tools, like new kerosene heaters & much more. Call 810-266-6474.

Safe Step. North America’s #1 Walk-In Tub. Comprehensive lifetime warranty. Top-of-theline installation and service. Now featuring our FREE shower package and $1600 Off for a limited time! Call today! Financing available. Call Safe Step 1-866-319-1374

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

PEST CONTROL: PROTECT YOUR HOME from pests safely and affordably. Roaches, Bed Bugs, Rodent, Termite, Spiders and other pests. Locally owned and affordable. Call for service or an inspection today! 1-844-5247227 Have zip code of property ready when calling!

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DIRECT CARE WORKER POSITION Full/Part-Time, All Shifts. Assisting residents in a group home in Hazel Park. DCW trained preferred, But will train.

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Adult Home Care/ Adult Day Care

Carpet Cleaning

Electrical

INN HOMECARE

CARPET

CASTLE ELECTRIC

We provide Caregivers in the privacy of your own home hourly and 24/hr care. Best Prices-Guaranteed. Now-Accepting New-Clients

WAVY-n-LOOSE?

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

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

office@innhomecare.net www.innhomecare.net

Cement

586-215-6777 NOW HIRING!

Bathrooms BATHROOM REMODELING

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

248-376-0988

Call Now

586-754-9222

ccarpetrepair.com

ELITE RENOVATIONS, LLC. Sign up before Spring to get up to 50% off! No money down! All-Brick-Work, Porch/Chimney Rebuilds, Tuck-pointing, Driveways, Sidewalks, Patio's, Aggregate Cement. Stamped-Concrete, Military/Senior-Disc.

586-843-8543

Licensed/Insured References

Brick Work

586-944-3669

Cleaning Service

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

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

AAA BROOKSIDE

NEXT LEVEL CONCRETE LLC.

All Masonry Work Steps, Tuck-pointing Porch & Chimney Repair/Rebuilds. We Specialize in all Exterior Renovations and Repairs. Free Estimates

248-383-3480

CLEANING LADY

248-890-8830 Electrical

BEST-Price-Period Licensed/Insured. 30-yrs.-experience. Call for free-estimates. Open 7-days a week 24/hrs-day. 10%-Off For Cash Now Accepting All Major Credit Cards.

Hotchkiss Electric

586-291-3143 Lic.#6211028

586-755-3636 Father & Son

Carpentry BARRY'S CARPENTRY

•Decks •Additions •Bathrooms •Kitchens •Renovations •Plumbing Family Owned. 35 yrs experience www.Barryscarpentry.com Free Estimates

248-563-1733

Master Electricians

Dr. Electric

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

586-634-1152

PREPARE for power outages today with a Generac Home Standby Generator. Act now to receive a FREE 7-Year warranty with qualifying purchase. Call 1-855-773-8191 today to schedule a free quote. Itʼs not just a generator. Itʼs a power move.

Gutters 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

GUTTERS & WINDOW CLEANING INSURED TOM MICOLI

313-656-9402 Handyman Services A#1 SERVICES:

248-892-1927

REPLACES: Toilets, Bath Sink/Kitchen Faucets, Garbage Disposal, Ceiling-Fan, Light Fixtures GUTTERS Remove Ice Dams Storm Damage ROOF Snow Removal Leaks/Shingles

Handyman Services

Hauling & Waste Removal

AA4DABLE HANDYMAN

**CLUTTER GUY'S**

Home Improvement, Tile, Hardwood-Floors, Kitchen/Bath Remodeling, Plumbing, Electrical, Painting, Hauling, Clean-outs, Any Home Repairs, Free Estimates, 30% Discount, Accept All Major Credit Cards

586-822-5100 PREFERRED BROTHERS

INTERIOR •All Flooring •Tile •Electrical •Plumbing •Painting •Drywall ROOFING •Leaks •Shingle-Repair •Chimney-Flashing SIDING •Vinyl/Alum-Repair •Soffit •Metal Senior/Military-Discount.

586-944-8898

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

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

586-360-0681

ucallwehauljunk.com BURLY GUYS JUNK REMOVAL

removes ANYTHING! Appliances, furniture, basement cleanouts, hoarders all welcome! Call or Text

248-224-2188

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

586-258-6672 Home Improvement

A-1 PETROLERE CONSTRUCTION

Kitchen, Bath, Basement, Remodeling, Decks, Interior/Exterior Painting And Repairs. We Also Offer Handyman Services

Home Repairs

Painting

EXTERIOR REPAIRS LLC.

PETE'S PAINTING

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

248-242-1511

HEATING REPAIRS

586-354-3662 www.acheating repairmi.com

Licensed, Boilers, Furnaces, Plumbing, Gas/Water Piping, Water Heaters, Pumps, Duct Work/Sheet Metal, Air Conditioning

Licensed/Insured

586-792-3117

NEW YEAR SPECIALS! 20% OFF Specializing in Vacant Homes, Great Rooms & Decks, Interior/Exterior, Residential/Commercial. Senior Discount, Free-Estimates, Insured.

(586)229-4267 American Painting

•Residential/Commercial •Interior •Power Washing •Insurance •Drywall •Plaster Repair •Clean-outs •Home Repairs •Senior-Discounts. •Guaranteed-Work. •25-yrs Experience.

586-954-2708 ANDERSON Painting & Carpentry

GOLDEN BUILT CONSTRUCTION

Basement renovations, foundations new/repairs, interior/exterior supporting walls removed/rebuilt, new garages/pole barns, seamless gutters & downsprouts, Licensed/Insured

586-948-4764

ROZE REMODELING LLC.

•Interior Renovations •Kitchens •Bathrooms •Basements •Painting •Vinyl Floors •Fireplaces Free-Estimates Requests: roze cementllc@gmail.com Andre-586-354-7791

Kitchens/ Cabinets/ Countertops MR. BACKSPLASH

Complete Interior/Exterior Services Plaster/Drywall & Water Damage Repairs. Wood-Staining. Wallpaper-Removal. Kitchen/Cabinet Refinishing Insured/References. Free-Estimates

586-354-3032 248-974-4012

·CUSTOM BACKSPLASHES ·CUSTOM KITCHENS ·COUNTERTOPS *Granite*Quartz* ·Custom Bathrooms ·TILE REPAIRS *FREE ESTIMATES*

Interior/Exterior Wood & Drywall Repairs Mold Remediation Free Estimates Certified Mold Inspector

mrbacksplash.com

farrsmoldremoval.com

586-552-5416

FARR'S PAINTING

248-345-3308

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Plumbing

Roofing

CAPITAL PLUMBING

AA4DABLE ROOFING

CAPITAL PLUMBING

MASTER PLUMBER, LICENCED AND INSURED FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS DRAIN CLEANING SEWER CAMERA COMMERCIAL

WATER HEATERS SUMP PUMPS RESIDENTIAL

0133-2345

CALL US TODAY FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE SERVICING THE TRI- COUNTY AREA FOR OVER 30 YEARS *SENIOR/MILITARY DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE

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EMERGENCIES HAPPEN!

We Stay Open 24/7 To Handle Any Plumbing Problems Day Or Night!

FREE

ESTIMATES! • DRAIN CLEANING • WATER HEATERS • DISPOSALS • LEAK REPAIRS • SUMP PUMPS • REMODELS & MORE • BOILERS the Macomb & Oak g n i l an v We offer senior, d S er Count eas! military, and new y Ar customer discounts!

Licensed & Insured EAplumbinganddrain.com Contact us anytime! 586-477-7777

0335-2330

Painting

Plumbing

PRO TOUCH PAINTING LLC.

586.421.5520 586.524.6752 ANDY'S PLUMBING

Interior/Exterior Winter Discount-15% 30-yrs-experience, Power-washing, Drywall repairs, Staining, Free-Estimates. All Work Guaranteed. Affordable Prices. Senior Discount/Insured.

248-495-3512

25-Years Experience Licensed/Insured Call Us Today For All Your Plumbing Needs!! Serving The Tri-County-Area

10%/Senior/Military/Discounts

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

References

586-722-8381 Plumbing

MASTER PLUMBER

Sewer & Drain Service. Remodeling, repairs, new installations. Free estimates, senior rates. 35+yrs exp. Call Paul

248-904-5822 Lic.#8109852

Lic#-8004254

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

248-542-8022

Same Day Emergency Service Available Reliable/Experienced License#8003885

Hurry-up & Save Big-$$$$! WINTER-SPECIALSClean-up, Up to 30%-Off!!! Roofing/Siding/Gutters, All-Leaks/Repairs, Residential/Shingles/ Commercial-FlatRoofs/Torch-downs We accept major credit-cards. 30yrs-Experience

586-822-5100

MICHAEL NORTON BUILDERS INC.

Building Value Everyday

586-436-9600

Licensed/Insured Since 1965 Servicing- Roofing, Siding, Basement, Bathroom, Kitchen Remodeling, Decks & All Your Home Improvement Needs.

PREFERRED

BROTHERS ROOFING •Full Tear-off •Recover •Shingle Repair •Leak's •All Repair •Flat-Roof •Tourch Down •Seamless Gutters & Gutter Guards Senior/Military-Discount Up to 20% Off

586-944-8898

Tree Service DAVE'S

TREE & SHRUB 40%-Winter Discount INSURED, Emergency Storm Damage, Large-Tree-Removals, Trimming, StumpGrinding, Gutters, Season-Firewood (stacking-wood/extra charge), Free-Estimates. 10% Senior-Discounts.

(586)216-0904

davestreeandshrub.com

ELITE TREE SERVICE

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

586-756-0757

SUPER BOWL ACROSS 1. Desert bloomers 6. Request for tailor 9. Paul Bunyan’s companion 13. Delivered by plane 14. Boiling emotion 15. Match play result? 16. Like the North vs. the South war 17. Bag, ‡ Paris 18. Nymph of lakes and springs 19. *Team that never made it to Super Bowl 21. *Last year’s Super Bowl winner 23. *Safety value 24. Disfigure 25. *Birthplace of NFL 28. Roofed colonnade 30. Dr. Seuss’ Yertle 35. Auctioneer’s final word 37. Sea eagles 39. Popular winter boot brand 40. Largest ethnic group in Rwanda 41. User’s destination 43. Like Twiggy’s skirt 44. Former anesthetic 46. Not all 47. Death notice 48. Like r in American English 50. Luau souvenirs 52. Opposite of WSW 53. Vatican’s head 55. Cattle prod 57. *AFC’s top seed 60. *Host state of this year’s Super Bowl 63. Like allergy spray 64. Second person of be 66. Pleasant odor 68. Fervent 69. Grazing ground 70. “When pigs fly!” 71. Modeling material 72. *NFL Honors’ announcement 73. Trento’s Council of ____ DOWN 1. Chlorofluorocarbon, abbr. 2. Alight, past tense 3. Boat mooring spot, e.g. 4. Short for betwixt 5. Wife’s parents 6. Serpentarium noise 7. Time period

8. Hajj destination 9. Hillside, in Scotland 10. “Dream on!” (2 words) 11. Constricting snakes 12. *____ zone 15. Bad blood 20. Post-it user 22. Not miss 24. Street opening 25. *Half-time show entertainer 26. Compass point 27. In spite of the fact, arch. 29. Loads from lodes 31. *CBS announcer and former QB 32. Native American group 33. Famous Bolshevik 34. *Like the Super Bowl players 36. Sonny & Cher, e.g.

38. Ditto 42. Neutral shade 45. With mature appearance 49. Bamboozle 51. Learned one 54. Religious song 56. Defier 57. Not top-shelf 58. On the ocean

59. Deviate 60. Type of tide 61. Peace symbol 62. End of grace 63. *49ers’ conference 65. Short for one time around 67. Short for Arthur

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