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MADISON HEIGHTS — At its meeting Nov. 16, the new-look Madison Heights City Council reversed course on two lawsuits filed by marijuana companies.

By a 4-3 vote, both settlement offers were declined, meaning that for now, the city will not allow two more marijuana companies to open in Madison Heights.

To settle the lawsuits, the city would have had to increase the license limits for both medical and recreational marijuana operations. All available licenses are currently held.

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NORTHERN MICHIGAN — Michigan skiers and riders — not to mention those of us more interested in apres-ski activities — have more to look forward to than snow this winter, especially in the northwestern corner of the lower peninsula.

This corner of Michigan is home to more than a dozen downhill ski areas, including fourseason resorts, day areas and city-owned recreation spots. Some have already been blasting slopes with man-made snow, taking advantage of colder temperatures. Several ski areas planned

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Commissioners appoint replacement for Gary McGillivray

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female mayor in 40 years. Prior to that, she was the city’s first Jewish councilwoman when she was elected in 2017.

Fleming was originally appointed to the council in September 2021 to replace Kymm Clark, who resigned.

In the Nov. 7 election, he finished third among five candidates running for three full four-year terms.

“In addition to being the first Jewish man (on council), while we’ve had veterans on the council in the past, I’m also the only veteran on the council right now,” Fleming said. “I have a couple goals. We still need more police officers and firefighters, and the budget for them will have to go up so that we can compete by offering incentives for hiring and keep our police accreditation with

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Oakland County Board of Commissioners has chosen its replacement for the late Gary McGillivray, who long represented his hometown of Madison Heights along with Hazel Park and parts of Troy as the commissioner for District 3.

Ann Erickson Gault, D-Troy, was appointed to the role at the board’s Nov. 16 meeting, not long after she had been reelected to the Troy City Council, where she has served since late 2019.

Gault works as an attorney, specializing in appeals and contract legal writing and research for individual and small firm lawyers. She holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Manchester University and a law degree from the University of Toledo. Gault is also a past chair and member of the Providing Access to Legal Services Committee for the Oakland County Bar Association and does pro bono work with the Family Law Clinic.

Her predecessor on the commission, McGillivray, held the seat since 2009, prior to which he served on the Madison Heights City Council from 1983 to 1998, and again from 2001 to 2008. McGillivray also briefly served as the mayor of Madison Heights from 1998 to 1999. He was 71 at the time of his passing Nov. 3. He died just two weeks after the Oct. 18 death of his wife of 48 years, Diane McGillivray, herself a longtime volunteer in the community.

Gault has lived in Troy for nearly 20 years. She resides there with her husband, Tom, and their daughter, Eleanor.

“First and foremost, I am honored to be the person carrying on the legacy of Gary McGillivray,” Gault said in a phone interview following her appointment. “Gary was an amazing man and an excellent public servant. I know he did a lot for Madison Heights and his county commission district,

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MADISON HEIGHTS — A new council has taken shape in Madison Heights following last month’s election, including a new member and some historic firsts for diversity in the city.

Following the swearing-in ceremony Nov. 16, Mayor Roslyn Grafstein, who ran unopposed and was reelected, noted that the city’s 35th council includes its first Black councilman, Quinn Wright, and its first Jewish councilman, Sean Fleming.

Grafstein herself was first elected for the 34th City Council, at which point she was the first Jewish mayor in the history of Madison Heights, as well as the city’s first

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Winter Tree Party

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Red Oaks Nature Center at Suarez Friendship Woods, located at 30300 Hales St. in Madison Heights, will hold its Winter Tree Party from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 14. Part of the nature center’s “Homeschool Series,” the event will teach attendees about how plants and animals survive and adapt during the cold winter months.

The program is adapted for two age groups: 6-9 and 10-13. The cost is $10 per child per session, payable with registration by calling (248) 858-0916 on weekdays. No on-site registration will be available. The event is designed as a drop-off program for youth, and all students are welcome, including those from a traditional home-school, pod or virtual learning setting.

Holiday decoration award nominees sought

MADISON HEIGHTS — The city of Madison Heights is accepting nominations of homes with beautiful or creative holiday decorations and lights. The homes must be located within city limits.

Nominations can be made by calling the Department of Public Services at (248) 589-2294, or by emailing the department at DPS@madison-heights.org. All nominations must be sent by Monday, Dec. 18. The Active Adult Advisory Board and city staff will judge the nominations the night of Tuesday, Dec. 19. Those nominated should have their lights on by 5 p.m.

Painting a winter wonderland

MADISON HEIGHTS — Madison Heights City Hall, located at 300 W. 13 Mile Road, will host a painting program in Room A from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14. Titled “Winter Wonderland: Painting with a Kid’s Twist,” the event costs $10 for residents and $12 for nonresidents. An instructor will guide attendees through a painting lesson with a winter landscape as the subject. The lesson is inspired by the style of Bob Ross, and attendees can enjoy a glass of apple or grape juice along with a holiday-themed cookie as they paint.

To register, visit the community calendar at madison-heights.org. For more information, email recreation@madison-heights.org.

Holiday lights shine in Madison Heights ABOVE AND RIGHT: At the Madison Heights Holiday Tree Lighting Nov. 27, city officials turned on the lights at the newly renovated Civic Center Plaza while guests enjoyed hot cocoa and cookies, caroling and more.

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Authentic Selves Photo Exhibit

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Public Library, located at 240 W. 13 Mile Road, will host the Authentic Selves Photo Exhibit from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 18, and again on Thursday, Dec. 21. The free exhibit features pictures and interviews with people of all ages who are trans, nonbinary or gender-fluid, along with their family members.

The exhibit aims to challenge damaging myths and stereotypes and to educate the public.

The exhibit is presented in partnership with the Plymouth-Canton chapter of PFLAG, an organization dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ people and their families.

For more information, call the library at (248) 588-7763.

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MADISON HEIGHTS — Madison Heights City Hall, located at 300 W. 13 Mile Road, will host an event in Room A where guests can make “reindeer food” for Santa’s reindeer and write a special letter to help encourage them before their busy night. The event takes place from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 18. The cost is $10 for residents and $12 for nonresidents.

For more i nformation, visit the community calendar at madison-heights.org or email recreation@madison-heights.org.

ABOVE: Santa Claus arrived on a fire engine to receive an official key to the city. The man in red then helped Mayor Roslyn Grafstein switch on the lights.

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a nutshell, the new chairlift provides a warmer, more comfortable lift to the top of the hill.

Across Michigan, snow sports enthusiasts will find a range of upgrades, including new chairlifts, additional lighting, improved snow-making and grooming, quicker access to the slopes and new dining and other amenities.

“There is a lot of good news for snow lovers right now as demand for skiing continues to grow following the pandemic in 2020. What we are seeing is more investing in infrastructure, including snowmaking and chairlifts,” says Steve Kershner, chairman of the Michigan Snowsports Industries Association and director of snow sports for Shanty Creek Resort in Bellaire. “Ultimately all of us who love to ski in Michigan are the benefactors of these investments.”

The Camelot 6 at The Highlands, formerly Boyne Highlands, is expected to begin operating early this month. December The bubble lift features heated, extra wide, ergonomically designed seats with footrests.

A tinted, weatherproof bubble keeps riders warm and protected while being whisked up the slopes at a fast speed. It also boasts advanced safety features.

That addition is one of many improvements at the Boyne Resorts property, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The resort also has expanded night skiing and added new dining options, including a Waffle Cabin on the slopes, a pop-up chophouse restaurant at the Country Club of Boyne and a Mexican twist at the Zoo Bar. More outdoor bars are being added — to improve apres-ski options — along the base area.

At nearby Boyne Mountain, two new lifts are opening up this season, replacing old ones. One is a four-person Doppelmayr fixed-grip chairlift that will haul skiers uphill in less than four minutes, half the time

Michigan sees second year of double-digit growth for outdoor industry Michigan’s outdoor recreation industry grew by almost 12% last year, the second-straight year of double-digit growth. Industry proponents say Michigan must invest more heavily in trails, public lands and outdoor-related businesses, but state officials are expecting a slowdown next year as a pandemicera boom subsides. Visit www.candgnews.com for the full article.

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of the former ride.. The other is a threeperson Doppelmayr fixed grip chairlift that will provide skiers and riders with a quicker trip upward as well as improved loading and unloading.

You might remember that Boyne Mountain is home to SkyBridge Michigan, a 1,200-foot-long pedestrian bridge that opened in the fall of 2022. For the holidays, the 118-foot-high bridge will be outfitted with a holiday light installation by Zoro’s Lights of Livonia. The display features more than 150,000 twinkling lights and will be illuminated through March 31.

At Crystal Mountain, look for quicker access to the slopes, lessons to take home with you, and the ability to pay for lessons online in advance, saving time at check-in at the Mountain Adventure Zone.

Like other ski areas, the Thompsonville resort is working to improve the learning experience for children and is introducing Flaik. Flaik uses a GPS tag that students wear during their lessons allowing instructors to track their progress. It also allows instructors and parents to locate kids on the slopes. Student progress reports and satisfaction surveys will be included in the ‘Re-live Your Lesson’ follow-up messaging.

“We’re excited about implementing Flaik for Crystal’s Snowsports school because it allows kids and their parents to ‘re-live the lesson’ even after the session is over,” said Chris Fisher, director of Snowsports. “Plus, it allows our instructors to know where the student left off and where to pick up in teaching when the student returns for another lesson.”

Nub’s Nob, outside Harbor Springs, is

rolling out a new learn-to-ski program for the season called “2024: A Ski Odyssey.” The program is aimed at prospective skiers ages 9 and above. The program includes two group lessons, equipment rental and lift tickets for just $50 a lesson. At the end of the second lesson, skiers can purchase a Bargain Pass for the remainder of the season for $100 and receive a $100 discount off a ski package.

“All of us at Nub’s are stoked to see how this goes as it’s a real chance for us to bring new skiers into the sport,” said Ben Doornbos, general manager.

Among the many improvements at Shanty Creek Resort in Bellaire is the expansion of operating hours for its open-air shuttle, the Skibra. Painted like a zebra, the Skibra makes it easier for skiers and riders to get around the 5,500-acre resort, which is home to four distinct villages.

Like other resorts, Shanty Creek is moving toward all cashless transactions. This season guests will simply swipe or tap their cards or smart devices for resort-related transactions. Guests without non-cash forms of payment will find kiosks throughout the resort to convert to prepaid cards.

The Treetops Resort in Gaylord is unveiling a state-of-the-art ski instruction program called Terrain Based Learning. That program is a process for teaching beginner skiers and snowboarders that uses purposebuilt snow features, helping novices learn the movements, sensations and body positioning needed for the sport. Treetops is the only ski area in Michigan offering the program.

“We are so excited to offer this new way of learning to our guests. Our instructors are exclusively trained by the Snow Operating team who has trademarked the program. We can’t wait to see the smiles on the snow as kids and adults alike take their turn in the Terrain Based Learning adventure, allowing them to enjoy the sport sooner with no fear,” said Barry Owens, general manager.

Greg Tasker is a Traverse City-based freelance writer.

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“Midnight is spunky and has a sassy attitude. She will be best as an only pet,” Wallace said. “Absolutely no dogs, but other cats can be OK with slow introductions.”

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MADISON HEIGHTS — Ten cats are currently at the Madison Heights Animal Shelter waiting to find their forever homes. With the holidays underway, officials also hope to see an uptick in charitable giving to the shelter, which relies on donations to take care of the animals there.

The shelter, located at 801 Ajax Drive in the yard of the Department of Public Services, is run by Paige Wallace, the city’s animal control officer. David Soltis, a member of the City Council, said he brought them an orphaned baby bunny once.

“They took care of the bunny when nobody else would. I’m so grateful they were able to help,” Soltis said. “The shelter is a very necessary service. I hope people consider donating money and supplies to our shelter, if they can manage it and are in a financial position to help.”

One cat currently in need of a home is Beatrice, also known simply as “B.” She’s been at the shelter the longest, having arrived in May. She is a gray domestic shorthair cat with a flea allergy.

Her owner surrendered her because they were unable to care for her. The flea allergy sometimes causes her to break out into rashes, which require antibiotics to treat. As such, she will require routine veterinary care and a flea preventative year-round.

Ninja is a Nebelung mixed breed, known for their long, dense fur. Believed to be 3-5 years old, Ninja has a wild temperament and gets along with other cats but is “absolutely incompatible” with dogs and small children, Wallace said.

“He will require someone who is a cat person, through and through,” Wallace said in an email. “He plays rough like a dog, and he is very outgoing.”

Ninja’s best friend, Chester, is also currently at the shelter.

Both arrived as strays from a local apartment complex. Chester is a domestic shorthair tabby cat, estimated to be 8-10 years old.

Chester has his own medical issues: four dislocated discs in his lower back that flare up like arthritis, making his back end sensitive to the touch. He needs one joint supplement daily.

Duncan is a brown tabby cat that was thrown out by a man

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He was already neutered, but no one ever stepped forward to claim him. He is a curious cat who wants to smell and interact with everything.

“Binx is shy and docile, but once you pet him, he wants to cuddle up,” Wallace said.

Sage and Simon are another two cats.

They arrived together as strays after hours, brought in by the Madison Heights Police Department. Both are Bengal mixes, and both are males around 1 year old. They seem to be from the same litter. Both are great with other cats, and OK with children, but it’s unknown how well they would get along

with dogs.

Sapphire is a younger cat, at 1 year old.

She is a dilute tortie domestic shorthair cat, part of a litter that was dumped off at a park.

A resident witnessed the incident. Wallace described Sapphire as “extremely loving,” purring in the mere presence of a human.

“After animal control confronted the owner from the park, it was discovered she had been living in a motel with all those other cats for two years, and none of them were fixed, so they just kept breeding and breeding,” Wallace said.

The final cat is Avocado, a domestic shorthair tabby. Wallace said they are still unsure whether Avocado is male or female.

Avocado is the youngest, at six weeks old, and was found under a dumpster in a Jimmy John’s parking lot. Avocado will receive appropriate vetting once old enough.

Currently, the Madison Heights Animal Shelter is holding a raffle basket giveaway on the “Madison Heights Animal Control” Facebook page. The shelter can always use direct donations of money and supplies.

Bleach and paper towels are very helpful, along with non-clumping kitty litter. The shelter can also use wet food for the cats, including Purina cat and kitten chow, which has extra fat and protein that kittens need — a useful item with kitten season right around the corner.

Soltis marveled at the shelter’s tireless work.

“I’m very thankful there are people like our animal control officers who care deeply about the animals while also having the stomach to help them in some tough situations,” he said.

Sean Fleming, another member of

council, said he wants the city to strengthen its support.

“I want to focus more of the city budget on the animal shelter, so that we don’t have to rely on donations so heavily and continuously. We need to make their budget bigger so we can better cover any health issues for the dogs and cats in their care,” Fleming said. “And at the first chance we get, I want us to bring back the dog licenses, which are now handled by the county. I would like us to handle it so people don’t have to go so far.

But first, we need to budget better here, and improve our own shelter services.”

The Madison Heights Animal Shelter, located at 801 Ajax Drive, can be reached by calling (248) 837-2784. The Facebook page is facebook.com/mhacshelter.

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“One of the first things I will do is meet with people in my district — including Madison Heights and Hazel Park — to understand their needs and priorities, and how we can improve their lives,” Gault said. “In particular, like Gary, I’m a huge fan of our parks — the open spaces and green spaces for people to get out and enjoy where we live. It’s very important to have those places for our quality of life. I want to make sure that we continue working on improving our existing parks, and I know we have some plans for expanding parks in the district, as well.”

Mark Bliss, the mayor pro tem of Madison Heights, said he has confidence in Gault.

However, he is disappointed that a Madison Heights resident was not chosen to represent District 3.

Bliss noted that he had no interest in the seat himself, but that he would have liked the mayor or one of his fellow council members to be selected for the position.

“I don’t normally get involved in things like this — higher-level politics frankly frustrate me — but before this election, I sent

the commissioners an email asking them to consider appointing someone from Madison Heights, because this seat has been held by a Madison Heights resident now for several decades, including Gary McGillivray and George Ann Erickson Gault Suarez,” Bliss said. “The connection to Madison Heights has been such a strong one, and while every other position in every other elected office is held by someone outside our city, this was the one seat where we had direct representation.”

Bliss said that McGillivray’s perspective as a Madison Heights resident helped broker such deals as the lease agreement for the Red Oaks Nature Center at Suarez Friendship Woods, as well as ongoing investments at Ambassador Park. McGillivray also helped secure county aid during the “green ooze” incident on Interstate 696 in 2019.

“That assistance was second to none,” Bliss said. “I’m not saying that someone from Troy can’t effectively represent Madison Heights, but I am saying that I’m disappointed that after decades of a Madison Heights person representing our city success-

fully, (the commission) went in this direction, and when there were quality candidates available from our city.”

Sean Fleming, a member of the Madison Heights City Council, said he hopes for the best.

“Hopefully she will be able to carry on in the spirit of Gary McGillivray’s work on the parks, and make sure that the south end of Madison Heights is represented, as well,” Fleming said.

Gault said she will listen carefully to everyone in her district.

“One thing that I learned as a member

of the Troy City Council, and I think it’s applicable to any city or district where you’re a public servant representing the people, is it’s important to be accessible and to listen, and to understand and to respond, working for what the people in your district want to see happen,” Gault said. “And transparency is important, too. I will be working hard to communicate with everyone in my district as to what the county is doing, so that they understand how the county’s initiatives can improve their cities and their lives.”

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HAZEL PARK COMMUNITY COALITION RECEIVES FEDERAL GRANT

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HAZEL PARK — A federal grant will provide the Hazel Park Community Coalition $625,000 during the next five years, with eligibility to seek another five years of funding totaling $1.25 million over 10 years, as the coalition works to reduce substance use among youth.

The grant comes by way of the DrugFree Communities Support Program, which is administered through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The HPCC will receive $125,000 each year for the next five years. It can then apply for the second round of funding. “(The HPCC) is an organization that’s been involved in the city for quite awhile.

We’re always supportive of different groups who want to address societal ills,” said Andy LeCureaux, a member of the Hazel Park City Council. “Drug addiction isn’t something that one intends to do. It’s something that happens maybe with poor judgment, and the next thing you know, you’re into something that you can’t control. So programs like these work to hopefully prevent those situations, but also to provide some

tools and guidance if one finds themselves in that situation.”

To qualify for the grant, the HPCC studied use of tobacco, nicotine and marijuana products among youth in Hazel Park and presented its findings to the CDC. The group surveyed students in grades 6-12, studying perceptions of harm, parental disapproval and friend disapproval. The HPCC found that students generally don’t understand the health impacts of substances such as tobacco, nicotine and marijuana.

The HPCC also presented an action plan that will use the grant money to share evidence-based findings with the community, educate the public about drug use, provide social support, enhance access to resources, reduce youth access to drugs, and work with lawmakers to promote drug-free lifestyles.

“We are thrilled that the Hazel Park Community Coalition has secured the DFC grant. This will allow the coalition to take meaningful steps to educate our students, families and community to lead chemicalfree lives,” said Stephanie Dulmage, HPCC vice president, via email.

The HPCC is a licensed 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization closely aligned with

the Hazel Park Public Schools. Formed in the fall of 2016, it was established after a 24-year-old resident relapsed and died from a heroin overdose. A neighbor contacted then-Congressman Sander Levin, who connected them to the Alliance of Coalitions for Health Coalitions. The resulting partnership led to the formation of the HPCC. The group consists of a board and one part-time employee. With the DFC grant, the HPCC will also be able to hire a fulltime executive director. The position is currently not filled. The board itself represents a cross section of the community, including students, law enforcement, local businesses, a health care professional and more.

“The HPCC is laser-focused on addressing the biggest issue facing the youth in Hazel Park and the school district,” said Benjamin Ervin, president of the HPCC, in an email. “Tobacco, nicotine and marijuana are the most significant current substance use problems among youth in Hazel Park and the school district. For a positive outcome in protecting Hazel Park youth, we know that parents, caregivers, teachers and community members must be armed with information, tools and HPCC’s support, and youth need to feel they belong to

a strong social network that nurtures their mental and physical health.”

Past initiatives by the HPCC include disseminating data in schools and the community about substance use and abuse among youth in grades 6-12; participation in the Empowering Solutions for Positive Futures summer program; youth attendance at the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America conference; yearly training for the use of naloxone, which can reverse an overdose; community-based social events for youth; and general involvement in the schools providing resources and materials, as well as “damage demonstrations” warning about the dangers of smoking.

LeCureaux said the issue of substance use and abuse is universal.

“Drug addiction happens, and it crosses all socioeconomic boundaries,” he said.

“When you stigmatize seeking help and assistance, people don’t know what to do. In wealthier communities, families may seek private care, but in communities that are not as wealthy, grants like this are extremely important and can make a huge difference in people’s lives.”

Call Staff Writer Andy Kozlowski at (586) 498-1046.

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ongoing training and the best equipment.

That’s a top priority.

“Another priority is that we change the way we make improvements to our parks. Instead of diluting our funds buying brand-new stuff across the parks, we need to focus on one park at a time, and make it really awesome, so that it can be a competitive park hub for our residents,” Fleming said. “I think we should focus on making a huge impact there.”

Wright was first appointed to council in November 2021 to fill the vacancy created by the late Robert Gettings. Now, he has been elected by voters.

“It’s a new council, it’s a new mindset, and I think we’ve already started out on a different tenor than we did last time. Last time, I was thrown into the middle of things, which messed up the dynamic, but being elected, it feels different,” Wright said in a phone interview.

He added in an email that he ran for council because he wants safe places for kids to play and families to thrive, and a community “rich with creativity and opportunity.”

His immediate goals include developing the streetscape on 11 Mile Road near Woodpile BBQ and creating a walkable “downtown feel” to attract new businesses and visitors.

Eco-friendly policies are another priority, as well as improving access to quality mental health services. But first, he said the council needs to focus on preparing the budget for next year, making sure resources are spent wisely.

“The thing I appreciate most about this election is I didn’t shy away from who I am and what I believe. As a person of color, it can feel like we tacitly suppress our culture and who we are to fit in,” Wright said. “More than anything, I’m proud to have run as my authentic self, and be accepted for it.”

Emily Rohrbach was the top vote-getter in the Nov. 7 election among the five candidates running for four-year terms.

“I am excited for the new beginnings that are possible with our new council,” Rohrbach said in an email. “In the short term, I’m looking forward to seeing our plans come to fruition for residents in 2024, including the DDA streetscape development on 11 Mile Road, the new bandshell coming to Civic Center Park, and the addition of more trees being planted in our neighborhoods.

As for the longer term, I’m excited to get our environmental sustainability plan moving forward, and updating our ordinances so that they are more accessible and welcoming for small businesses. I really want Madison Heights to become more inviting for small

businesses to get established and flourish.”

Bill Mier is a new addition to the council, replacing Toya Aaron, who lost her bid for reelection and plans to run again. Aaron ran for one of the four-year terms and lost to fellow incumbents Rohrbach, Wright and Fleming, while Mier ran unopposed for a partial term ending in November 2025.

Mier has served twice on the Lamphere Public Schools Board of Education, totaling 10 years. A computer software manager by trade, he has been with the same company for 24 years. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of MichiganDearborn and has lived in the city of Madison Heights for 32 years. He has been involved in many ways, including as a board member for Little League Baseball for 30 years, as an officer for the Lamphere Athletic Booster Club for 24 years, and as a member of the Library Advisory Board and the Historical Commission for two years. He is also a 2021 graduate of the city’s Citizens Academy, which teaches residents about government.

He said in an email that he has been attending council meetings for several years now and is “very excited” to be on the other side of the table working with the other council members.

“I’m hoping that this council can continue working on moving the city forward with improvements to our parks, supporting our police and fire departments and our active adults, and promoting economic development,” Mier said.

In the short term, he aims to restart the City/School Liaison Committee, deepening the bond between the school districts and the city. He also strongly supports the creation of a co-responders program to help nonuniformed personnel de-escalate situations when police officers are on calls.

Looking ahead, Mier wants to allocate more resources for first responders and find less costly ways for the city to address EMS calls that aren’t actually emergencies. He also wants to better highlight the city’s parks in a bid to attract families to the city, and to work with state representatives on policies improving educational opportunities in both school districts.

“The council needs to work together on the challenges we face (in order to) be successful at enhancing quality of life and helping keep (Madison Heights) as the city of progress,” he said. “I will work to apply common sense to all decisions I make.”

Soltis said he wishes the new and returning members well.

“I want to congratulate them,” Soltis said. “I really look forward to working together with them to make the city a better place.”

Call Staff Writer Andy Kozlowski at (586) 498-1046.

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Leaf And Bud Transforming Michigan’s Cannabis Industry ‘From Seed To Sell’ You can’t buy a mature tree. You have to plant the seed, train its roots, cultivate the land and nurture the tree as it grows stronger and flourishes.

Leaf and Bud founder and CEO Mark Savaya, Detroit’s “Henry Ford of Cannabis,” applied that same philosophy to his business, which is transforming the cannabis industry in metro Detroit and communities across Michigan by rehabilitating long shuttered (and in some cases historical) properties, employing hundreds of workers and providing the very finest products at the best prices for consumers.

“At Leaf and Bud, we cultivate in-house, from seed to sell. We do cultivation, processing and retail under one roof,” Savaya said.

Leaf and Bud is open for business at two locations in Detroit: at its headquarters on Livernois, south of Fenkell Avenue, and on Gratiot Avenue. They’re also up and running on Sherwood Avenue in Center Line, and on Dequindre Road in Hazel Park.

Other locations include Lenox Township, Battle Creek, New Buffalo (on the west side of the state) and downtown Ann Arbor (open soon).

Leaf and Bud’s products include the finest flower, gummies, oil, cartridges and accessories.

“There was a lot of R&D that went into the ‘Mark Savaya Collection,’ a lot of trial and error, lost strains and endless hours. It was finally accomplished with the triumph of the hybrid born from Lemon Cherry Gelato and Sherbert Gelato strain,” Savaya said. “This high potency euphoric strain has become immensely popular in my collection, and no one has the cut.”

Leaf and Bud is dedicated to giving back to the community by transforming properties in the neighborhoods it calls home. That includes a former Coca-Cola facility and the former Farmer Jack distribution center in Detroit, and the Sanders chocolate factory in Highland Park.

Savaya is also committed to giving those convicted of nonviolent drug offenses a second chance through employment.

“They’re the best workers.

They love what they do,” Savaya said. “It’s a win-win situation. They get a second chance in life, and we give hope to the right people.”

Savaya said the success enjoyed by Leaf and Bud has allowed him to give back to hospitals, churches and shelters in the community.

“I started this business with nothing at all except my own knowledge! I ended up growing myself and growing a wonderful team with over 350 employees,” Savaya said. “I work hard for everything, and I just want to help others to be just as successful! I’m always here to help anyone in any way I can.”

Controlling its product from seed to sale and supplying its own retail inventory allows Leaf and Bud to offer customers the very best wholesale prices.

“We cultivate everything in-house, so we sell it to the consumers for the wholesale price,” Savaya said. “That’s only at Leaf and Bud. We have over 8,000 lights growing, indoor cultivation.”

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Council members Bill Mier, Emily Rohrbach, David Soltis and Quinn Wright voted against the settlement offers, while Mayor Roslyn Grafstein, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Bliss and City Councilman Sean Fleming voted for them.

The city’s legal counsel had recommended approving the offers as a way to head off potentially costly litigation in the future.

Proposals denied

In a letter to council dated Nov. 14, Madison Heights City Manager Melissa Marsh outlined the two projects. The companies behind each project sued the city after the city refused to grant them licenses.

One proposal was for JARS Cannabis, owned by Artic Fox LLC, which would lease the site of the former Mac’s Party Store at 1035 12 Mile Road. Artic Fox would also demo the blue building at 1031 12 Mile Road, formerly J&H Hydraulic Co., and convert it into a parking lot.

In addition, Artic Fox would renovate the plaza, clean up the corner and construct a building at the back of the property, where the processing and grow operation would be located. The company applied for six licenses in August 2022 and filed suit in November 2022.

The second project was for Dispo Cannabis, owned by 305 N Euclid LLC. This development would renovate the site at 32371 Dequindre Road. The company filed its lawsuit against Madison Heights in July 2023, roughly a year after applying for six licenses.

In return for license approval, each company would be required to make a one-time payment to the city of $150,000, plus recurring annual payments of $25,000 to a city community fund, as well as an annual donation of 1% of the preceding year’s net profits.

A representative from each company would serve on the committee overseeing the community fund. Each company would also pay $5,000 for each license, plus inspection fees.

Other stipulations included the installation of FLOCK camera systems to monitor the properties and allowing Madison Heights police unfettered access to the footage.

At press time, Reese Serra, representing 305 N Euclid, and Frank DeLuca, representing Artic Fox, had not responded to requests for comment.

The process

To settle the lawsuits, the council would’ve had to make two amendments to the city ordinance.

The first would increase the number of medical marijuana facility licenses for Class C growers (1,500 plants), processors and provisioners from three to five.

The second would increase the number of adult-use recreational marijuana facility licenses (processor and retailer) from three to five. In addition, it would allow for more recreational Class C grow licenses, increasing the limit from 15 to 25.

The city’s legal counsel recommended approval of the settlement agreements, saying it would avoid further costs in court, as well as a trial and appeal.

Prior to the election, the previous City Council, in early October, voted 4-3 to approve the ordinance changes on first reading.

But since then, Toya Aaron, one of the “yes” votes, has been replaced by Mier, one of the new council members, who has now voted “no” on the settlement offers.

‘Bullying tactic’

In a series of emails, some council members who voted against the offers explained why.

“I did a lot of homework getting up to speed and meeting with City Manager Marsh and (legal) counsel on the subject,” said Mier, who was elected Nov. 7. “I couldn’t help feeling a little bullied when reading through the settlement wording.

While I certainly see the financial good, I wonder how it will affect quality of life, and why we need so many marijuana places in such a small city.

“I am all for economic development and removing vacant buildings, but I couldn’t help but wonder if we are filling vacant buildings only to create newer vacant buildings by driving others out of business,” he said. “I have talked to very few residents that are in favor of adding any more dispensaries. Common sense told me it was not the right thing for residents.”

Rohrbach, who also voted against the settlement offer, said she has also heard from residents concerned about “too many” marijuana businesses opening in town.

“All three of our license holders were head and shoulders above the others in their applications and were granted the limited licenses. When several of the companies who did not get licenses decided to sue the city, I was always of the mind that a settlement was out of the question, because it wasn’t in our best interest,” Rohrbach said. “We developed a process and we followed that process, and this was simply pressure from outside in the form of a lawsuit to change our process just for them — not because they were the best option for our city, but because they thought we would fold. I felt that was a bullying tactic that would open the floodgates for any-

one to sue the city.”

Wright declined to comment, noting that litigation is ongoing. Soltis declined comment, as well.

‘Each case is unique’

Bliss, one of the “yes” votes, said on the phone that the city was not simply caving to every company that sues, having recently declined offers by two other companies. He also noted that there have been times when the city took a settlement after a business sued, and it worked out well.

“With Meijer, the city first denied them. Meijer sued City Council, and Madison Heights took a settlement and allowed them to come in. That was about 20 years ago, and there is not a single person upset about that decision 20 years ago,” Bliss said.

“While I understand the concept of a slippery slope, I also think that every one of these decisions needs to be taken independently since each case is unique. And I think when our special counsel, our city attorney and our city manager all recommend that we do something because it’s in our best interest, then we should trust these people we hired for their expertise.”

Fleming, another “yes” vote, pushed back against the idea of too many marijuana businesses.

“It’s inevitable you will have people suing you when you say ‘no’ when they want something, but there are several things to consider. Are they doing something illegal?

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another marijuana business, but there are other businesses here that are repetitive, like burger joints and car washes. So the question is, what’s the cost relative to the harm, or lack thereof? In the grand scheme of things, settling might be what’s best for the budget,” Fleming said. “Nobody wants to be bullied over this, but if we’re spending a lot of money on litigation, we have less money for special projects and programs. We need to enlarge our budget in any way possible if we’re to make improvements in our city, like streetscaping in our downtown area. Those are important items for people, as well.”

The mayor said that it’s unfortunate the city didn’t settle and didn’t amend the city ordinance. She said that the city’s current license holders have been a boon for Madison Heights.

“As expected, these existing dispensaries have made significant economic contributions to the city with an increase in taxable property that allowed us to reduce our millage last year,” Grafstein said in an email.

“The original language of the ordinance was designed so that council could change the number of locations from time to time, so

(adding more) was always a possibility. …

In addition, changing our ordinance to allow more licenses does not mean that they will be issued. It is just opening up the possibility, should an opportunity arise where that is the best decision for the city and our residents.”

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EE W E H T F O E CRIM • K E E W E H OF T E M I R C • K E WE Police arrest suspect in armed robberies

FERNDALE — A 23-year-old Hazel Park man was arrested on two counts of armed robbery in Ferndale.

According to a Ferndale police press release, at approximately 12:43 a.m. Nov. 14, police attempted to stop an individual for a bicycle violation after he was seen “casing” the 7-Eleven store near Nine Mile and Hilton roads. The man tried to flee, but he was arrested after a short pursuit, police said.

Police stated the man matched the description of an armed robbery suspect wanted in connection with two separate armed robberies that had occurred in Ferndale.

The first incident happened at 1:22 a.m. Oct. 20, when a man entered a 7-Eleven store at Nine Mile and Pinecrest Drive. “The suspect approached the counter and produced a folding knife. The suspect demanded money from the cash register.

The clerk opened the register and handed over approximately $300 cash. The suspect fled the store on foot,” the release states.

The second incident happened at 6:03 a.m.

Nov. 1. A man was reported to have entered the 7-Eleven near Nine Mile and Hilton.

“The suspect approached the counter and demanded cash from the clerk. The suspect had his left hand in his pocket and implied he had a weapon. The clerk opened the register and handed over approximately $805 cash. The suspect also stole the clerk’s cell phone and store phone. The suspect fled from the store on foot,” the release states.

The release states that the man would “case” each area prior to committing the robbery and then flee on his bicycle after.

“Investigators worked with several surrounding agencies and learned that the suspect committed a series of armed robberies of 7-Eleven stores between October 18 and November 6,” police stated. “The suspect admitted to investigators that he planned to rob the 7-Eleven store on the morning of November 14, 2023.”

The suspect was arraigned on Nov. 15 on two counts of armed robbery and was given a $200,000 cash or surety bond.

Southfield man charged in string of burglaries

TROY — A 53-year-old Southfield man has been charged in connection to the burglaries of businesses in Royal Oak, Birmingham and Troy.

At 11:27 p.m. Oct. 25, patrol officers were made aware by plainclothes detectives that a possible burglary had just occurred in the King’s Plaza shopping complex, on Rochester Road, north of East

Long Lake Road. Officers located a damaged door handle on the rear of a building at 5100 Rochester Road. They then checked the building and observed the cash register door was open, with no cash left inside. The owner of the business responded to the scene and said that approximately $120 in cash was missing.

The suspect was charged Oct. 27, after the Troy Special Investigations Unit said they had conducted sufficient surveillance to identify him as a suspect in several burglaries that took place between Oct. 4 and Oct. 25, including the burglary Oct. 25.

He was charged in 52-4 District Court and was issued a $200,000 bond. He had not been assigned or retained an attorney prior to publication.

Vehicle damaged by kick

MADISON HEIGHTS — According to a police report, someone damaged a 2015 Ford by kicking it while it was parked in the 32000 block of Concord Drive around 5 p.m. Nov. 7.

The suspect is known to the victim, a 53-yearold resident of Indiana.

An investigation was ongoing.

Juveniles caught stealing from sporting goods store

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Police Department responded to a sporting goods store in the 2100 block of South Telegraph Road for a retail fraud at 6:55 p.m. Nov. 9. According to reports, several young males stole various items, including mouthguards, backpacks and face shields from the store.

Witnesses saw the males flee in a silver Dodge Durango.

Officers quickly located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. They recovered the stolen merchandise and placed all three of the juvenile occupants into custody. The three were brought back to the station, where they were picked up by their mothers. The case was sent to the Oakland County Juvenile Court for review.

Police looking for man passing bogus ‘motion picture’ money

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to a grocery store in the 1100 block of South Rochester Road for a report of a person passing “motion picture” fake U.S. currency at 12:06 p.m. Nov. 24.

The same person — a man in his late 20s — reportedly did this twice, once Oct. 15 and again Oct. 24.

The person purchased less than $6 in product and gave the clerk a $50 fake bill. The manager provided video of the suspect. The case was turned over to detectives for further investigation.

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ROSEVILLE TEACHERS RECEIVE MSGCU GRANTS

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ROSEVILLE — Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union recently announced its 2023 Classroom Cash Grants recipients, which included teachers from the Roseville Community Schools district.

Kaiser Elementary School teacher April Clos, Roseville Middle School teacher Maryann Smith and Roseville High School teacher Keith Silage all received grants. Each teacher received a grant worth up to $750 to help implement innovative learning experiences designed to promote students’ exploration, independent thinking and problem-solving. Teachers submitted project ideas in math, science, literacy, social and emotional learning, and physical education.

Classroom Cash Grants winners were determined based on total votes cast by students, parents, colleagues, family members and friends during an 11-day public online voting campaign. MSGCU awarded more than $45,000 to 64 educators from 54 schools across the metro Detroit area. The Classroom Cash Grants initiative has funded nearly 1,200 projects since it launched 18 years ago.

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HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS MAKE FOOD DONATION

Photos by Jeremiah Sanders/ provided by Ferndale Public Schools

FERNDALE BAND TAKES 2ND IN STATE FINALS

FERNDALE — The Ferndale High School Marching Band finished second in its division at the Michigan Competing Band Association State Championship.

The state finals were held Nov. 4 at Ford Field, where the Golden Eagle Marching Band competed in the Flight IV division. The band’s performance consisted of songs from Coldplay, Beethoven, Dr. Dre, The Weeknd, Lizzo, Pachelbel and Daft Punk, the school’s website said.

The band’s performance was graded 82.35, which finished second to Lakeshore High School in Stevensville’s first-place finish of 84.15.

COMMERCE TOWNSHIP — The Walled Lake Central student council delivered items from its canned food drive to the Hospitality House Food Pantry Nov. 11. According to a press release, Walled Lake Central’s Canned Food Drive is the largest donation the Hospitality House receives each year. The Hospitality House Food Pantry is located at 2075 E. West Maple Road, B204, in Commerce Township.

‘Talley’s Folly’ set to run at Inspired Acting Company WALLED LAKE — The Inspired Acting Company is scheduled to run the PulitzerPrize-winning play “Talley’s Folly” Dec. 1-17.

The play, by Lanford Wilson, is described as a romantic comedy that tackles issues ranging from antisemitism to coping with trauma.

According to a press release, the play was written in 1979 and unfolds against the backdrop of a dilapidated and forgotten boathouse on the Talley farm on the Fourth of July, 1944, with D-Day having taken place the month prior.

“The backdrop of the war helps raise issues of patriotism, capitalism and anti-Semitism,” the release states. “But it’s also a love story, where the characters grapple with issues of love, identity, and the courage to embrace the unknown. The play takes place in one act with no intermission, set in ninety-seven minutes of real time, with no set change. Lanford Wilson’s masterful storytelling weaves a rich tapestry of emotions and cultural nuances that resonate with audiences to this day.”

Performances are scheduled to take place at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays.

General admission tickets cost $35, or $30 for those under 30 and over 65.

To purchase tickets, visit inspired acting.org or call (248) 863-9953.

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DEC. 9

Lunch with Santa: 12:30 p.m., Hazel Park Recreation Department, 620 W. Woodward Heights Blvd., RSVP to (248) 547-5535

DEC. 16

Santa Returns: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Hazel Park His-

DEC. 14

Homeschool Series: Winter Tree Party: Ages 6-9 and 10-13 can learn how plants and animals survive in cold, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Red Oaks Nature Center, 30300 Hales St. in Madison Heights, register at (248) 858-0916

DEC. 14-17

‘Disney’s Descendants the Musical’: Performance

by Stagecrafters, 7 p.m. Dec. 14-16 and 2 p.m. Dec. 16-17, Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette in Royal Oak, stagecrafters.org

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torical Commission and Museum, 45 E. Pearl Ave., facebook.com/CityofHP

DEC. 18

Make reindeer food/letter to Rudolph: 5-6 p.m., Madison Heights City Hall, 300 W. 13 Mile Road, (248) 589-2294 Family game day: 1-6 p.m. every fourth Saturday of month, Hazel Park District Library, 123 E. Nine Mile Road, hazel-park.lib.mi.us Ham Radio Club: Meets 7:30-9 p.m. every second Wednesday of month, Hazel Park District Library, 123 E. Nine Mile Road, hazel-park.lib.mi.us Hazel Park Beautification Commission: Meets 6 p.m. every third Wednesday of month, City Hall, 111 E. Nine Mile Road, (248) 546-4064 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 ‘Jingle Babs’: 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays and 3 p.m. Sundays until Dec. 18, Ringwald Theatre at Affirmations LGBTQIA+ Community Center, 290 W. Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, theringwald.com Farmers markets: 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, find events on Facebook Health workshops: For chronic pain, high blood pressure and more, hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, beaumonthealth.digitalsignup.com, (800) 633-7377 To view more events and to submit your own, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise, call (586) 498-8000.

THE 1980S ACROSS 1. *”Heaven’s on Fire” band 5. *Setting of “Cheers” TV show 8. Derive 13. “I’m ____ you!”

14. Gas station brand 15. Affirmatives 16. Image in Orthodox Church 17. *Robert Wagner or Stephanie Powers, on TV 18. *Vote for H.W. Bush, e.g.

19. *Weird Al’s last name 21. Forum, pl.

22. Dog-____ book 23. Clingy plant 24. Spiky succulent 27. Accumulates (2 words) 31. Turkish military leader 32. Consequence 35. *Wintour of Vogue 36. Zoroaster follower 38. E in B.C.E. 39. #53 Down, third person singular 40. Do like exhaust pipe 41. Hertz’ offering 43. Extra cost 44. Expert, in U.K. (2 words) 46. *Ricky Martin’s boy band 48. Arrival time acronym 49. *Piano player Lee Curreri on “Fame” 51. *Baltimore player 53. *Mikhail Gorbachev’s policy 56. Recipient of money 57. *Umberto Eco’s “The ____ of the Rose” 58. Oration station 60. Some tournaments 61. In the thick of 62. Place, in French 63. Not at all good 64. Bitty 65. Other than what is DOWN 1. Ornamental pond dweller 2. Deep black 3. Greek promenade 4. Shakespeare’s output 5. * Lou Reed’s “Home of the ____” 6. Like thick smoke 7. Campus military org.

8. Attractive to look at 9. *”Back to the Future” car

10. One on drugs 11. Cecum, pl.

12. Is, in Paris 14. “A horse is ____ ____, of course, of course” 20. Resin-producing tree 23. Took the bait 24. *Christopher Reeve’s sartorial style in “Superman II” 25. Old World lizard 26. Indigenous person from Suriname or Guyana 27. Surveyor’s map 28. Mix-up 29. Not married 30. Promenade in Spain 33. Tournament ranking 34. Remains container 37. *Washington’s volcano Mount ____ ____

39. *Close of “The Big Chill” 41. Genetic initials 42. Entertained 45. Affirm to be true 47. Cavatappi or udon, sing.

49. Scapegoat’s due 50. Fiber crop variety 51. Head of family

52. Deed hearing 53. Chew on 54. Schooner canvas 55. *TV’s “Family ____” 56. Sound of explosion 59. *”Peggy ____ Got Married”