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Royal Oak city manager resigns; deputy appointed in interim

Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams will continue at Corewell Health’s Beaumont Children’s Hospital through Dec. 23.

BELOW: Supporters hold up a sign for the kids.

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BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

ROYAL OAK — Royal Oak’s city manager has resigned from his position, and the city has elevated the deputy city manager to serve in the top job for the time being.

City Manager Paul Brake submitted his resignation to the City Commission on Nov. 30, to be effective on Dec. 1. The commission recognized and accepted his resignation at its Dec. 11 meeting.

“Thank you for the opportunity to serve as your City Manager over the last three and a half years,” Brake stated in his resignation letter. “I am truly grateful for the amazing team of professionals that I have had the pleasure of leading, and for everything we have been able to accomplish together.”

Paul Brake “From improving … the impact and efficiency of City services, to enhancing the quality of life for those that live and work in Royal Oak, I am confident that the City of Royal Oak is well-positioned to continue its progress under the stewardship of the remarkable staff at City Hall,” he continued.

“I will miss the incredible professionals that I have had the pleasure of working with throughout the years and wish them

ROYAL OAK — Throughout the month of December, Corewell Health’s Beaumont Children’s Hospital has been putting on its annual Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams event.

Launched in 2017, Moonbeams aims to bring the community together to show support for the children in the hospital during

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Yair Moses, 49, left, holds a photo of his father, Gadi Moses, 79, who was taken captive with other hostages Oct. 7 from their kibbutz in Israel.

Yair and his son, Erez Moses, 16, right, were in Detroit during the week of Dec. 4 to bring awareness to Hostages and Missing Families Forum, a group of volunteers dedicated to bringing the hostages home now.

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Grand River Brewery held its grand opening in downtown Clawson on Dec. 8. It took over the space that was formerly Pumachug.

BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

CLAWSON — A brand-new business has opened in the main downtown area of Clawson.

Grand River Brewery opened its doors on Dec. 8 at its new East 14 Mile Road location, on the corner with Main Street. The business began 10 years ago in Jackson and opened a second location in Marshall in 2018.

Bryce Davenport, chief operating officer, said Grand River Brewery selected Clawson for its newest location because it felt Clawson was an up-and-coming city that people were gravitating toward.

“Clawson fits into our kind of mindset in terms of we like coming to these little, smaller towns and just really being a part of the community,” Davenport said.

“When we’ve been in Clawson and we’ve been around, the community is amazing. The people that are here are amazing. So we just want to provide them with a See BREWERY on page 12A

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‘I DON’T KNOW IF HE’S ALIVE’ ISRAELI VISITORS SHARE PLIGHT OF KIDNAPPED FAMILY MEMBERS

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

DETROIT — Every time Ella Ben Ami needs advice, she can always count on her dad to share his wisdom.

“He’s pretty smart and stable,” she said of her father, Ohad Ben Ami, an accountant who lives in Be’eri, a kibbutz in Israel. “I don’t do nothing without consulting him.”

Ella has not been in touch with her dad since Oct. 7 when members of the terrorist group Hamas kidnapped him and other Israeli hostages in a surprise attack that started the latest Israel-Hamas war.

“I don’t know if he is alive,” Ella said.

Ella, 23, was in Detroit the week of Dec. 4 along with Yair Moses, whose father, Gadi Moses, was taken from his home Oct. 7. Ella and Yair, who speak both Hebrew and English, came to Detroit as part of the civilian initiative Hostages and Missing Families Forum. The group’s mission is to “Bring Them Home Now.” The Hostages and Missing Families Forum was formed

by the abductees’ families less than 24 hours after the October attacks. The forum is volunteer-based and focused on bringing the hostages home to their families.

“Hamas attacked Israel in a terrible, cruel way,” Yair, 49, said. “The hell we are living in is terrible.”

Ella, with her partner, Raz Rozenberg, 23; and Yair and his son, Erez Moses, 16, spent one week in Detroit to bring awareness to the plight of the families whose loved ones are missing. According to an online The Times of Israel news report dated Dec. 6, 2023, about 1,200 Israeli citizens were killed and 240 Israeli hostages were taken by Hamas when the conflict erupted.

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TOP FAR LEFT: The city of Royal Oak held its tree lighting at the farmers market on Nov. 30 as part of its Holiday Magic Marketplace.

BOTTOM FAR LEFT: Attendees at the Royal Oak Farmers Market’s Holiday Magic Marketplace were able to check out more than 60 vendors and witness the city’s tree lighting ceremony.

NEAR LEFT: Caroline Kerre, 3, of Royal Oak, visits with Santa at the farmers market’s Holiday Magic Marketplace.

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the holiday season by flashing lights at the hospital windows.

“The community comes out and stands outside of the windows, just outside of our Beaumont Children’s Hospital, and the children look out their windows and the crowd looks up and they bring flashlights and they shine flashlights toward the children, and the kids shine back at them,” said Kathleen Grobbel, supervisor of Child Life Services and co-facilitator of Moonbeams.

“It’s this really beautiful communication of the community showing support, and all these lights mean that they’re out there for the kids, saying we love you, we care about you, you’re not alone. And the kids looking out on that can feel that support from upstairs and during a scary time when they’re not feeling well or they’re here for a while, or they’re missing school, parties or activities with their families because they’re in the hospital. They have this really fun event to look forward to every night and they can feel like they’re not alone,” Grobbel said.

Grobbel stated that getting to do Moonbeams each year has been very special and that they’ve been lucky to have the community come out and support the kids.

“We’ve been really lucky that our community is supportive of it but also that our hospital and hospital administration has been supportive,” she said. “Moonbeams was started just as an idea from a parent to help children feel less isolated and afraid during the holiday season, and it really has done that. I think as you look at the lights flashing from the windows upstairs, and when I stand upstairs with the kids, you can really hear that they feel that support and they’re kind of like looking out and saying, ‘Wow, everybody’s here for me.’ So it’s been really special to be a part of that.”

Shelley Chinn, a teacher at Cranbrook Schools, has brought her students to Moon-

beams every year that she’s been able to outside of the years it was canceled due to COVID-19.

Seeing her students experience Moonbeams, Chinn said she doesn’t think any of them anticipated how fulfilling and emotional the event would be for them.

“As a teacher, I can explain it to them, but you have to experience it to understand just how much you feel for the children that are in the hospital at that time and being surrounded by everyone from the community,” she said “That really is overwhelming just with the community as a whole.”

Chinn not only has experienced Moonbeams as a participant with her students, but she experienced it inside the hospital as well.

Chinn’s daughter, Abby, had a seizure and was diagnosed with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy. When she took her daughter to Beaumont to get a sleep study a couple of years later in 2017, she was placed in the pediatric wing, and she and Abby saw the flashing lights from the hospital.

Chinn had taken her students to see the first Moonbeams just five days prior.

“You can imagine how overwhelming that was,” she said. “I had just been outside with my students, and now here I am inside looking out and it was really emotional, actually, for both of us. The amount of lights that you see from inside looking out, they’re just multiplied exponentially.”

Moonbeams takes place at 8 p.m. each night at the hospital, located at 3601 W. 13 Mile Road. It began this year on Dec. 8 and will run until Dec. 23.

Participants should gather on the sidewalk near the hospital’s medical office building and across from the east entrance. People who are experiencing symptoms of a cold, flu or COVID-19 are asked not to attend, and people are asked not to bring drones or laser pointers to the event.

For more information, visit beaumont. org/moonbeams.

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2024 Royal Oak Outdoor Art Fair applications open

ROYAL OAK — Dec. 4 was the first day for artists to register for the the annual Royal Oak Outdoor Art Fair.

The fair is made possible by the Royal Oak Recreation Department and community volunteers.

2024 will be the 53rd year of the fair. The event will be held July 6-7 at Memorial Park. Proceeds will provide scholarships for local youth and grants for local art-related organizations.

For the 2024 art fair applications, participants must be 18 years of age or older.

This year, Artists are only required to pay the jury fee at the time of registration, but they have the option to pay both the jury and booth fees at that time.

If the artist is not selected and provided full payment at the time of registration, they will be refunded the booth fee of $275. If the participant chooses to withdraw, the deadline is June 14, 2024 and they will receive a refund of the booth fee.

The fair will include over 100 local, regional and nationally known artists specializing in all mediums of art. For more information on the fair and application, visit royaloakarts.com/2023-royal-oak-outdoor-art-fair.

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ROYAL OAK— As Christmas approaches, Jolly Days will come to an end in Royal

The last official day of Jolly Days is Dec. 22. Jolly Days has included a few different activities over the course of December. Every Friday, people were invited to experience a horse-drawn carriage ride around downtown Royal Oak. Carriage rides last from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and depart from the community holiday tree, located adjacent to the 44th District Court building, 400 E. 11 Mile Road. The rides are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Along with the carriage rides, Santa has been in town every Friday of December during the same time. Santa’s mini house is located on the closed portion of West Fifth Avenue. For more information on Jolly Days, visit romi.gov/1809/Jolly-Days.

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“The sweepstakes, hosted by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and the Detroit Pistons, offers kids an opportunity to get an in-depth look into various front office roles and responsibilities, and experience working with a staff member for the day. Twenty-five Michigan kids will be selected for Kids Day at the Jan. 20, 2024, Pistons game against the Milwaukee Bucks,” a press release states.

Parents can enter their children through Jan. 5 at nba.com/pistons/pistons-kids-day. Each winner will receive a Kids Day T-shirt, participate in a pregame event

at Little Caesars Arena with lunch, have a meet-and-greet with mascot Hooper and receive four game tickets for their family. Various kids activities and giveaways will take place throughout the day and during the game as well.

“Blue Cross is committed to engaging children and families in unique ways to build healthy habits into our kids’ daily lifestyles — including choosing healthy foods and being active for at least 60 minutes a day,” Andrew Hetzel, vice president of corporate communications at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, said in a prepared statement. “We also know that having fun and creating memorable experiences are keys to learning — and this program with the Detroit Pistons really delivers on that.

This truly is a one-of-a-kind experience and we’re eager to continue this tradition for a fifth year along with 25 lucky Michigan kids and their families.”

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CLAWSON — Clawson Public Schools have been at work converting what was previously the middle school to Clawson Elementary School.

The 2021 and 2023 bond project construction company, Christman Construction, has currently been working on installing ducts, installing drywall and constructing masonry walls for the elementary school as well as the front office addition.

The new elementary school will combine the district’s two current elementary schools, Schalm and Kenwood, into one building.

The construction will continue featuring glass framing installation at the front office, overhead piping installations, along with block fill and painting.

Clawson High School has also been getting renovations. The district’s central administration will be moving to its new office space in the northeast corner of the high school.

The high school also will be going through equipment commissioning. This process will consist of checking and ensuring that the systems and components of the building are designed, installed, tested, operated, and maintained according to the district’s requirements.

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We welcome Royal Oak Schools families to join us at the following important events designed to bring everyone together for meaningful experiences.

MLK JR. DAY - DAY OF SERVICE Start the month on a positive note by joining us for a day of service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Royal Oak Middle School.

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all the best as they write Royal Oak’s next chapter,” the letter concludes.

Brake declined to comment on why he decided to resign.

The now-former city manager, who started with Royal Oak in May 2020, did say that he planned on staying in his profession, as he enjoys the work he’s able to do.

As far as what Brake was proud of during his more than three years in the city, he cited his involvement in a multiyear strategic plan and the American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA, allocation plan.

“Having a solid plan increases the likelihood of greater future progress, mapping out what are our priorities and where we need to focus our attention,” he said.

Brake also mentioned the passage or renewal of several millages that will help the city as it moves forward.

“Each effort or campaign, if you will, all of them were successful. That includes millages for public safety, roads, parks, the animal shelter and older adult services,” he said.

At the Dec. 11 meeting, the commis-

sion appointed Deputy City Manager Todd Fenton as interim city manager.

Mayor Michael Fournier said the city is going to “let the dust settle” and let Fenton work in this role while the council considers the next steps of the process of permanently replacing Brake.

“It’s an opportunity for us to see how (Fenton) fits in this role,” Fournier said.

“It’s also an opportunity for him to see if he likes this role. From there, we’ll take whatever next steps are best for the city down the road. There’s no foregone conclusion, but he is deputy city (manager). He’s stepping up to fill the role. If it’s a role that he’s interested in keeping, certainly we’d be interested in having him as a contender for that role.”

Fournier also stated that he was grateful for Brake’s three and a half years of service to Royal Oak. “He came at a tough time around COVID and we certainly wish him the best in his next endeavors, whatever they may be,” he said. “I always had a positive working relationship with Paul, but in the business of city management, city managers all across the country come and go and it’s part of business.”

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ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that between 5:40 p.m. and 7:40 p.m. Nov. 26, an unknown person stole credit cards from an unlocked locker at the LA Fitness at 25352 Woodward Ave.

Attempted break-in

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that between 3 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. Dec. 2 in the 3300 block of Greenfield Road, an unknown person attempted to pry open the complainant’s apartment door but did not gain entry.

Champagne stolen

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that at 1:46 p.m. Dec. 3, an unknown person stole $367.88 worth of champagne from Holiday Market, 1203 S. Main St.

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ported that between 1:30 a.m. and 2:30 a.m. Dec. 3, an unknown person stole a 2005 Chevy Blazer from a driveway in the 1300 block of McLean Avenue.

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ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that between 12 a.m. and 8 a.m.

Dec 4, an unknown person stole a 2019 Ram pickup truck from a driveway in the 4500 block of Elmwood Avenue.

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ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that sometime between Dec. 2 and Dec. 4, an unknown person spray-painted graffiti on the parking structure at 212 S. Center St. — Taylor Christensen

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restaurant that they’re proud of and that is consistent for them, because we think that they deserve that.”

The opening of Grand River Brewery has been a year in the making since the closure of Pumachug. Davenport said that time was due to the business waiting on an approval from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.

Clawson Downtown Development Authority Executive Director Joan Horton said it’s good to have this downtown location activated again after a yearlong wait, as well as the opening of another business nearby, Gus’ Snug Irish Pub. “I think knowing that somebody was just ready to come in, it made (the wait for Grand River Brewery’s opening) a lot easier,” she said. “It’s a very viable location, and so just knowing that there was just somebody waiting, again, made it so much easier, but we do have a very, very strong restaurant base in downtown Clawson. So there were plenty of choices and Grand River Brewery and Gus’ Snug just brings another element to fill the gaps that we had with different kinds of

food offerings, and so we’re very excited to have both of them.”

“It’s always nice when you get, especially with restaurant businesses, when you get a restaurant that already knows the business and can come in and hit the ground running because they know what they’re doing,” she continued.

Now that it’s officially opened, Grand River Brewery will move forward like any other business and hope to attain a strong clientele.

Davenport said the restaurant’s goal is to provide a great space for people to come in, relax and offer a menu that’s “very easy and not pretentious.”

“It’s things that are other classics on any menu that you could get: mac and cheese, a burger, a Reuben sandwich. They’re just comfort foods,” he said. “Our main focus is we just want to provide the best food possible and obviously the best service possible and not really make things difficult. A lot of restaurants try and do too much and they forget that most people are just kind of content with what they know, and we just want to take those and do it really well, and that’s really our goal.”

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stayed at a local hotel and conducted several interviews with the media. “(The war) is still happening. We must talk to news programs from all over the world. This helps keep us in the headlines,” said Yair, who resides in Gedera, Israel.

“This puts pressure on the government and other countries. We need the help of the people to save the families. Anything can help us. Many people are not released yet.

Time is running out.”

“It’s so important the word spreads,” Ella said. “Any support we can get, we need it.”

The war — which has killed civilians in both Israel and the Gaza Strip — has sparked countless debates with one side proPalestine and the other pro-Israel.

‘My family is broken’

Ella and Rozenberg were at home

in Be’eri, Israel, Oct. 7 when the violence broke out. Ella’s dad, Ohad Ben Ami, 55, and her mother, Raz Ben Ami, 57, were taken hostage. Raz Ben Ami was released from captivity about a week prior to Ella’s Detroit visit.

“She has tumors in her brain and spine.

When she was (taken), she didn’t get appropriate medical procedures and treatment,” Ella said. “My dad takes care of my mom.

Now, he’s not here to take care of her.”

Ella said the minute she was reunited with her mother, she asked, “Where is Dad?” When Ella had the opportunity to visit Detroit, she considered staying home with her mom. But her mom encouraged her to come to the U.S. because, “You have to go bring back Dad.” “My dad is handsome. He has nice eyes.

He’s the funniest dad,” said Ella, who also has a sister in Israel. “My family is broken.”

The distance between Be’eri and the Gaza Strip is approximately 9 kilometers, which is about 5.5 miles.

“I’m used to conflict,” Ella said. “When

I was very young, I know the missles. I know the sirens.”

Yet, the bombings on Oct. 7 “felt different.”

“It was 6:30 in the morning,” Ella said.

“It was a big amount of missiles. Something was wrong.”

She and Rozenberg, who hid in their safe room for 15 hours before being rescued, survived the air strikes. A safe room is a hiding place that provides emergency shelter during raids. They are often an extension of the home and have barricaded entries and thick concrete walls.

“We did not make any noises so the terrorists would not know we were there,” Ella said. “(When) I walked out of my home, it looked so different. Everything is burning.

We can’t walk (because of ) all the bodies on the (ground).”

“It was awful,” Rozenberg said. “It was like a zombie land in the streets, in the roads.”

“All the hostages, they were innocent civilians. They didn’t do this. They didn’t

have guns to protect themselves. They woke up in the morning to a war,” Ella said. “They want to live in peace and in a good neighborship. I wish the neighborship with Gaza was good, to be a good friend. I don’t have any bad intentions in my body for Gaza.”

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“A kibbutz is a big community. It’s like a big family. You care about everyone there and know (them) for many, many years,” Yair said. “(People) love living there.”

Both of Yair’s parents, who are divorced, were taken from their kibbutz of Nir Oz. His father, Gadi Moses, 79, is still missing. After being held in captivity for several weeks, his mother, Margalit Moses, 77, was set free Nov. 24.

“There were a lot of hugs and tears. We were very happy,” Yair said. “We met her. Of course, it was pure joy.”

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Efrat Katz, was killed in the massacre. Her daughter and two granddaughters had been kidnapped but were released.

It’s taken some time for Margalit to adjust.

“Mom, she’s better,” Yair said. “Finally got some color on her cheeks. There’s still a lot of work for the mental side.”

Yair has not been able to sleep well or work since the bloodshed began.

“Many people kidnapped, I know personally. You hear bombs all over Israel,” Yair said. “The first two weeks, I couldn’t sleep. I didn’t want to eat nothing.”

During the bombings Oct. 7, Yair was in contact with his dad, who was in the family’s safe room.

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“He liked taking me and the grandkids on the tractors and teaching us whatever he can. It’s always interesting. He likes to be with us a lot; we just go and talk.”

To keep the awareness going, Yair wears a black T-shirt and baseball cap that both read “Bring Them Home Now.” In honor of the mission, Yair also dons a military-style dog tag around his neck that reads “Bring Them Home Now” in English and Hebrew.

He has been growing a beard since Oct. 7 as the family waits for the hostages to be released.

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come here and want to take skating lessons,” said Ice Arena Facilities Superintendent Connie Folk.

Gift givers can register a loved one for the next eight-week course, which begins the week of Jan. 15, or wait for additional ice skating lessons, which are offered in five sessions throughout the year. Ice skating classes meet once a week for eight weeks and are limited to 12 students. Classes with more than seven students will have two instructors.

“If you know how to skate, you will have a better experience when you go to birthday parties, open skates or even down to the city of Detroit to skate on the outdoor rink,” Folk said. “It just makes it a great gift, because it gives them the opportunity to come out, exercise and learn how to skate so they can skate with their friends.”

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Another fun gift-giving option that can be personalized to fit a variety of interests is a gift card to the Troy Community Center.

“People can use it however they want to,” said Troy Community Center Recreation Director Brian Goul. “A lot of people give gift cards that people like to use for our outdoor pool in the summertime or for a fitness pass during the year at the community center.”

The 127,000-square-foot building offers everything from year-round swim lessons, pickleball lessons and basketball leagues to karate, yoga and intro to sports classes.

“In the new year, people usually want to get physically fit and get in better shape, so giving them a gift card to come and get a fitness pass and work out or be able to learn pickleball is a great way for people to do something that they might not normally do for themselves,” Goul said.

A popular option is the “Pickleball 101: Intro for Beginners” class, which teaches participants the basic rules, strokes, scoring and strategies of the game.

The center also offers indoor swim lessons year-round for preschoolers to adults, with the next six-week session starting in January, followed by another in late March.

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Electrical

Handyman Services

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

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removes ANYTHING! Appliances, furniture, basement cleanouts, hoarders all welcome!

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A-1 PETROLERE CONSTRUCTION

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

Licensed/Insured

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Since 1999 Roofing, Siding, Gutters and More!

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MR. BACKSPLASH ·CUSTOM BACKSPLASHES ·CUSTOM KITCHENS ·COUNTERTOPS *Granite*Quartz* ·Custom Bathrooms ·FIREPLACE TILE *FREE ESTIMATES*

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Painting

2 BROTHERS PAINTING Complete Interior/Exterior

• Wood Repair • Power Wash • Free-Estimates

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248-755-6995

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For more information, please visit our website at : www.pipefitters636tc.org

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Painting

586-792-3117

Painting

Painting

HOLIDAY SPECIALS! 10% OFF Specializing in Great Rooms, Special Pricing For Decks, Interior/Exterior, Residential/Commercial.

Special pricing for vacant homes.

Senior Discount, Free-Estimates, Insured.

ANDERSON Painting & Carpentry

TIMELESS PAINTING L.L.C.

PETE'S PAINTING

PAINTING

Complete Interior/Exterior Services Plaster/Drywall & Water Damage Repairs.

Wood-Staining.

Wallpaper-Removal.

Kitchen/Cabinet Refinishing Insured/References.

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

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(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.

FARR'S PAINTING

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

248-345-3308

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KELLY'S KITCHEN DESIGN

Cabinet Painting Custom Cabinets Counter Tops & Everything in Between.

Call/Text Us For Your Kitchen Transformation.

586-343-4005

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

Drywall-repair, paper removal, carpentry.

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

Credit-cards accepted.

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The Pipefitting Industry Training Center is located at 636 Executive Drive in Troy, MI between John R and Dequindre, north of E. 14 Mile Road.

PH: 248-585-0636

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This is a drug free Program. An individual tentatively selected for entrance into the Program after testing and interview will be required to submit to a drug test, which will include testing for marijuana.

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FREE ESTIMATES

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

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4B - ROYAL OAK REVIEW, December 20, 2023 Plumbing

Motor City Plumbing & Drain

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Financing Available

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

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Plumbing

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Sewer & Drain Service.

Remodeling, repairs, new installations.

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Roofing

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Serving The Tri-County-Area

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MICHAEL NORTON BUILDER

Accept credit cards Family-owned Over 30 years exp.

Tree Service BERG BROS. LLC. “Fully insured, highly referred.”

Senior discounts.

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

(586)262-3060 DAVE'S

TREE & SHRUB 30%-FALL-DISCOUNT INSURED, Emergency Storm Damage, Large-Tree-Removals, Trimming, StumpGrinding, Gutters, Leaf Clean-up, Season-Firewood (stacking-wood/extra charge), Free-Estimates.

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ELITE TREE SERVICE

"Bringing 30 years of experience to your door!"

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

Firewood For Sale

586-756-0757

Family Owned/Operated Since 1965 Licensed/Insured Specializing in all home improvement needs and insurance claims.

One call does it all!

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586-436-9600 586-443-8671

REPLACE your roof with the best looking and longest lasting material steel from Erie Metal Roofs! Three styles and multiple colors available.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

ACROSS 1. *Herald, Idalia or Ophelia 6. Do this in the bud 9. Parts of play 13. Cocoon dwellers 14. Paleozoic or mesozoic, e.g.

15. Alexandre Duma’s “The Black ____” 16. Concerning, archaic 17. Talking Heads’ “And She ____” 18. Give a speech 19. *2023 World Series winners 21. *Imploded submersible’s destination 23. *Kali Uchis’ “I Wish ____ Roses” 24. Don’t step on it twice!

25. *Ryan Gosling’s #48 Across role 28. Winter window picture 30. Imprisons 35. Aphrodite’s son 37. Hindu serpent deity 39. Toughness 40. Angler’s hope 41. Stephen Curry, e.g.

43. Opposed to 44. Tastes like lemon 46. Seven-year desire 47. Turf alternative 48. *Highest-grossing 2023 movie to-date 50. Chris Hemsworth’s repeating role 52. Auction batch 53. Cheese on Peloponnese 55. Kombucha, e.g.

57. *Retired media magnate 61. *King Charles III’s Royal House 65. On the radio (2 words) 66. *Ryder Cup 2023 runner-up 68. 1000 kilograms 69. “Beat it!”

70. Lake, in France 71. Manila hemp 72. Foot digits 73. Freudian topic 74. Runner DOWN 1. Joust verbally 2. Cat food flavor 3. Word before sesame 4. Gangly 5. Type of shower 6. *Company from which #57 Across retired, ____ Corp 7. Nest egg, acr.

8. Trattoria staple 9. Sign of a saint 10. Kin group

11. South American monkey 12. Design detail, for short 15. Sacred objects on a pole 20. Bitterly regretting 22. Dwight D. Eisenhower 24. Boat race 25. Meat on a stick 26. “Fear of Flying” author Jong 27. Post-it user 29. *Site of tragic wildfires 31. Objectivity preventer 32. Declare invalid 33. Like 1950s style, today 34. *”The Eras Tour” star 36. Balkan native 38. St. Louis attraction 42. Hindu garment 45. Combining two forms 49. What kneecap and leech have in

common 51. Airbnb offering 54. Northernmost land, to the ancients 56. a.k.a. adobar or carne de vinha d’alhos 57. Lion’s share 58. Beyond natural, in U.K. 59. Steak preference

60. Days, in Havana 61. *Showtime’s “____: The Aftermath” 62. Certain social media message 63. A third of thrice 64. Infantry’s last rows 67. *____-AFTRA

To view more events and to submit your own, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise, call (586) 498-8000.

DEC. 20-21

Holiday shop: Handmade gifts from more than 200 juried artists, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. both days, Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, 1516 S. Cranbrook in Birmingham, BBArtCenter.org

DEC. 21

Walking group: 5 p.m., meet for warm drink and cookie at Niles-Barnard House at Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road, then stroll to Jeanne M. Stine Park, (248) 524-3570

DEC. 21-24

‘A Christmas Carol’: 7 p.m. Dec. 21, 8 p.m. Dec. 22, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 23 and 2 p.m. Dec. 24, Meadow Brook Theatre on campus of Oakland University, 378 Meadow Brook Road in Rochester, mbtheatre.com

Ice skating: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sundays, noon-9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, noon-11 p.m. Fridays and 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturdays until Dec. 31, then new hours until Feb. 19, The Rink at Royal Oak in Centennial Commons, 221 E. Third St., therinkatroyaloak.com

Visit Santa: 4-8 p.m. Dec. 21-22, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 23 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 24, also visit reindeer 11a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 23, Festival Park and Fountain Park in The Village of Rochester Hills, 104 N. Adams Road, thevorh.com/events

Seniors, 2-3 p.m., Solberg Tower Senior Community - Activity Center, 27787 Dequindre Road in Madison Heights, (586) 469-5642

DEC. 23 & 27-30

JAN. 11-14

Holiday House Tour & All Aboard! Model Railroad Exhibit: Noon-3 p.m., Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, rochesterhills. org/mus programs

Ultimate Fishing Show: 1-8 p.m. Jan. 11, noon-8 p.m.

Jan. 12, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Jan. 13 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 14, Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., suburbancollectionshowplace.com

DEC. 28

JAN. 20

Winter Weather Fun: Explore science of snow, slush and ice with games, crafts and outdoor activities, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve, 333 North Hill Circle in Rochester, dinosaurhill.org

‘Girls’ Weekend’: Performance by Stagecrafters, 2 and 8 p.m. (only date with tickets left), Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette in Royal Oak, stagecrafters.org

DEC. 30

Frozen Paw 5K: Benefit for Leaders Dogs for the Blind, run/walk begins at 9 a.m., starts and finishes near Rochester Mills Beer Company, 400 Water St. in Rochester, leaderdogs.enmotive.com

Comfy Cozy New Year’s Party: Open gym and swimming, plus goodie bags, for ages 3-12, 6-8 p.m., Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois, register by Dec. 27, rec. troymi.gov

JAN. 4

Walking group: Stroll nature parks in Rochester Hills, 5 p.m., park in back lot at Von Maur, 400 N. Adams Road, (248) 524-3570

JAN. 6-7

Novi Bridal Expo: Noon-5 p.m., Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., www.suburban collectionshowplace.com

JAN. 11

Ring in the New Year: Featuring local singer Vanessa Carr, 2:30-4 p.m., OPC Social and Activity Center, 650 Letica Drive in Rochester, OPCcenter.org SCAMS presentation: Stopping Crimes Against Michigan

JAN. 21

ONGOING

Santa photos: Daily until Dec. 24, Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi, 27500 Novi Road, shoptwelveoaks.com Santa House: Visit with Kris Kringle, also horse-drawn carriage rides, character visits and free roasted chestnuts and hot cocoa, select times and dates until Dec. 24, Shain Park in Birmingham, RSVP at www. allinbirmingham.com Wild Lights: Featuring millions of LED lights and about 500 sculptures, select nights until Jan. 7, Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak, wildlights. detroitzoo.org Holidays at Meadow Brook: Holiday Walk select dates until Dec. 23, Winter Wonder Lights select dates until Dec. 30, Santa Dec. 23, and more, Meadow Brook Hall,

350 Estate Drive in Rochester, meadowbrookhall.org/ holidays Big, Bright Light Show: See downtown Rochester buildings illuminated, 5 p.m.-midnight until Jan. 21, downtownrochestermi.com Holiday lights: 5-7 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and 5-8 p.m. Fridays-Sundays until Jan. 15, Innovation Hills Park, 2800 W. Hamlin Road in Rochester Hills, (248) 656-4673 Science Will Always Be Here!: Grow a Grinch heart, build a snowball catapult, learn about snowflakes and more, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 27-30 and Jan. 3-6, Cranbrook Institute of Science, both 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, science.cranbrook.edu ‘The Mousetrap’: Performance by Birmingham Village Players, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 12-14, 19-21 and 26-28, 34660 Woodward Ave., birminghamvillageplayers.com ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time’: Murder-mystery presented by Avon Players, 8 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 19-20 and 26-27, and Feb. 2-3, 1185 Washington Road in Rochester Hills, avonplayers.org ‘Father of the Bride’: Select dates Jan. 10-Feb. 4, Meadow Brook Theatre on campus of Oakland University, 378 Meadow Brook Road in Rochester, mbtheatre. com ‘The Bucket List of Booze Club’: Presented by Rosedale Community Players, 8 p.m. Jan. 26-27 and Feb. 2-3 and 9-10, and 2 p.m. Jan. 28 and Feb. 4 and 10, Peace Lutheran Church, 17029 W. 13 Mile Road in Southfield, rosedalecommunityplayers.com

‘Brighton Beach Memoirs’: 8 p.m. Jan 12-13, 19-20 and 26-27, and 2 p.m. Jan 14 and 21, St. Dunstan’s Theatre, 400 Lone Pine Road in Bloomfield Hills, StDunstansTheatre.com ‘The Miracle Worker’: Performance by Ridgedale Players, 8 p.m. Jan. 19-20 and 26-27, and 2 p.m.

Jan. 21 and 27-28, 205 W. Long Lake Road in Troy, ridgedaleplayers.com Rock Around the Hawk: Free mini music festivals for ages 18 months to 5 years, 10-11:30 a.m. Jan. 5, Feb. 2, March 1, April 5, May 10 and June 7, The Hawk Farmington Hills Community Center, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, (248) 699-6700 Royal Oak Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, also antiques and collectibles 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays, 316 E. 11 Mile Road in Royal Oak, Royal Oak Farmers Market on Facebook ‘Think Small’: Exhibit featuring more than 60 pieces no bigger than 12 inches by more than 30 artists, open Wednesdays-Sundays until Jan. 14 (reception 2-5 p.m.

Jan. 7), Lawrence Street Gallery, 2260 Woodward Ave. in Ferndale, lawrencestreetgallery.com 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) 2526962 • 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays by appointment, CARES in Farmington Hills, 27835 Shiawassee Road, (248) 474-8231, caresfh.org Holly Dazzle: Renaissance Christmas featuring half-million lights along walking path and more, 5-10 p.m. Dec. 29-30 and 5-9 p.m. Dec. 31, 12600 Dixie Highway in Holly, hollydazzles.com