10/30/24 Farmington Press

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SPOTLIGHT ON SENIOR LIVING 11A

Millage on ballot for Farmington Public Schools voters

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HILLS — Voters in the Farmington Public Schools district have an operating millage renewal proposal on the Nov. 5 ballot.

“It will help to continue running our operations, which is obviously running our schools, paying our staff, and any of the support services throughout the district,” said Jennifer Kaminski, assistant superintendent for business services at Farmington Public Schools.

The operating millage was created

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DOGS NOW PERMITTED IN PIONEER PARK

FARMINGTON HILLS — Dogs residing in Farmington Hills, as well as some of their owners, have reason to have a little extra spring in their steps these days, thanks to a recent City Council decision.

At a Farmington Hills City Council meeting Oct. 14, an ordinance amendment that allows for dogs at Pioneer Park, located at 29885 Farmington Road, was unanimously approved.

Dogs have been permitted at Founders Sports Park for several years, and at William Grace Dog Park for approximately 10 years, according to Ellen Schnackel, the city’s director of special services.

when Proposal A went into effect 30 years ago. Proposal A significantly reduced property taxes and created a foundation allowance for schools. However, this meant that more affluent districts, such as Farmington, would have to function with a greatly reduced budget. Therefore, the state chose

to hold those districts harmless and allowed them to ask residential taxpayers to continue to provide the schools with additional funds via the operating millage. The amount they can collect per pupil was determined by the residential taxpayers as well.

Of the 14 parks in Farmington Hills, dogs are now permitted at

Of the 14 parks in Farmington Hills, dogs are now permitted at three of them.

At the meeting Oct. 14, Farmington Hills Mayor Theresa Rich did make it clear that the ordinance requires “dogs on leashes in Pioneer Park.”

According to Schnackel, the dogs must be on leashes that are no more than 15 feet long and under the control of the owner.

See DOGS on page 20A

Due to a recent Farmington Hills City Council decision, dogs are now permitted at Pioneer Park. The park is located at 29885 Farmington Road.

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See MILLAGE on page 10A
‘It’s

been a long journey’

New master plan approved for Farmington Hills

FARMINGTON HILLS — For the first time since 2009, the city of Farmington Hills has a new master plan in place.

Although they don’t always garner a lot of attention, master plans play a significant role in the identity of municipalities, as they serve as a guideline for the future physical development of communities.

Master plans outline long-term visions in areas such as land use, infrastructure, transportation and community services. A state statute requires local governments to assess their current master plan every five years to determine if it needs to be updated.

Farmington Hills’ master plan for future land use was unanimously approved at a City Council meeting Aug. 12.

The plan includes 59 objectives.

“The master plan is a reflection of all of our efforts communicating with the community, the Planning Commission,

See MASTER PLAN on page 4A

MHSAA GIRLS GOLF RECAP

Mercy completes 3-peat, Dakota skyrockets up leaderboard

Coaches across the state couldn’t ask for better weather as the Michigan High School Athletic Association hosted the girls golf state finals Oct. 18.

It was a nice change of pace from the heavy obstacle mother nature threw in the faces of teams in 2023, but as more things seemed to change, more stayed the same for some schools.

Below is a recap of the top teams and individuals in the C & G Newspapers coverage area at the MHSAA girls golf state finals.

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With a potential three-peat on the horizon, head coach Vicky Kowalski and her Marlins were locked in.

Senior Maeve Casey was well on her way to a topfive finish at last year’s state finals before missing day two for a hockey tournament, but she returned with authority.

Shooting a 73 and 79 for a two-day score of 152, Casey placed fourth overall as Mercy finished five strokes ahead of second place Dexter, capturing its third straight state finals and fifth in school history Oct. 19 at The Meadows Golf Course in Allendale.

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One of the focuses of an updated city of Farmington Hills master plan is corridors, including one on Orchard Lake Road, north of 12 Mile Road to 14 Mile Road. More development could be on the way in coming years.
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Farmington Hills Mercy completed the three-peat Oct. 19 at The Meadows Golf Course in Allendale, finishing in first place by five strokes.
See GOLF on page 6A

Master plan

and finally, our City Council,” said Charmaine Kettler-Schmult, who is the director of the city’s Planning and Community Development Department. “So, what we drew from that is that folks want places that matter, quality redevelopments, good variety in housing (and) economic developments.”

According to a press release from the city, the master plan is a strategic document that will guide change in the city over the next 50 years, with future land use and development, nonmotorized transportation, housing, and economic development being among the goals.

Giffels Webster is a multidisciplinary firm that specializes in community planning and provides counsel to local municipalities, including Farmington Hills.

An email from a city representative states that costs for the contracted services of the planning consultant are estimated to be $25,000, with stipends for the time Planning Commissioners spend at extra meetings pertaining to the master plan estimated to be $6,000.

At the City Council meeting Aug. 12, Jill Bahm, who is a partner with Giffels Webster, said that March 21, 2022, was the date that the planning process for the new master plan began.

“It’s been a long journey. It’s been a very thorough process,” Bahm said at the meeting. “We had so many great conversations, with the Planning Commission, with members of council who served on the studies committee with us, and with members of the community — business owners (and) residents who came and participated at our open houses, at the additional workshops that we had.”

Bahm said that the plan is “very big,” with housing being top of mind for City Council and Planning Commission members.

“We wanted to talk about housing, preserving existing single-family neighborhoods, but also recognize the need to add more housing to accommodate the way that we are changing our households, to accommodate some of our older residents, and to make sure that we have a variety of housing types and price-points available for today’s residents, as well as those residents in the future,” Bahm said.

Nonmotorized transportation has become a priority for some communities, and Farmington Hills is among them.

According to the city’s release, the new master plan is laying the groundwork for modern amenities in the city, such as increased walkability, bike lanes and paths, and sustainable design.

“We talked about transportation,” Bahm said. “One of the things that was very interesting as we went through this process is the demand for walkability and bikeability. It’s something that has really — and we’ve noticed it in other communities as well — something that’s really resonating with people. They recognize that there are places that are walkable and they want their place where they live to be walkable too.”

According to Kettler-Schmult, the city

is focusing on three main corridors, with those corridors being the 12 Mile corridor between Orchard Lake Road and Haggerty Road; Orchard Lake Road, north of 12 Mile Road to 14 Mile Road; and the Grand River corridor, which extends from the city of Farmington’s limits to Inkster Road.

“Those are still in development,” Kettler-Schmult said. “Our master plan calls for flexibility in the zoning within those sections. We don’t currently have ordinances in place that allow for that development to happen, so we’re moving forward with studies to see exactly what those parameters will be. … We also have market studies that are being

See MASTER PLAN on page 8A
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
There are 59 objectives included in the updated Farmington Hills master plan.

North Farmington’s Jack Weingarden defies odds, captures state championship

FARMINGTON HILLS — Talk about a weekend he’ll never forget: North Farmington senior Jack Weingarden entered the Division 2 state finals unseeded and with memories of only making it to round 2 in 2023.

The veteran defied the odds and made a magical run, defeating the No. 2 seed and a pair of unseeded players to reach the state championship match Oct. 19 at Kalamazoo College.

His journey had a bittersweet ending when No. 4 seed Connor Schultz was forced to retire after taking a 5-3 lead in the first set, but it resulted in Weingarden becoming a state champion in 3 singles.

Regardless, it was an incredible journey for Weingarden, who ended his high school tennis career as a state champion.

Weingarden was also crowned the Region 9 champion for 3 singles Oct. 9 at Ypsilanti Lincoln High School.

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the closest one,” Kowalski said. “It was a nailbiter.” Casey, a Yale University commit for hockey, helped the Marlins jump out to a 14-stroke lead after the first day, but the final round saw a back-and-forth match between Mercy and Dexter for first place, which Dexter at one point held.

Sophomore Megan Guerrera, who shot a two-day score of 186 (96 & 90) and placed 43rd, birdied the ninth hole while a Dexter player turned in a triple bogey, causing a four-stroke swing in favor of Mercy.

Instances such as that were taking place all day, but Mercy ended up on the right side of it when it was all said and done.

“That particular course (The Meadows) has a lot of the higher weedy stuff and some areas where fairways are narrow,” Kowalski said. “One of the biggest complaints from everybody about playing that course is it takes the driver out of your hand on a lot of holes. You have to target golf, but we did it better the first day and Dexter did it better the second day. Luckily, our second day score was five strokes better than their first day score.”

Seniors Macy Morphew and Lila Polakowski, a Piedmont University commit, continued to be steady as they had been all year, finishing 33rd and 20th, respectively, out of 108 golfers, but it was the ace Kowalski had up her sleeve that made all the difference.

Photo provided by Kristina Sikora/KMSPhotography
Mercy senior Emily Walker takes a swing during the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 1 state finals.

Judson Center set to celebrate 100th anniversary

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HOSTS ‘COMMUNITY CONVERSATION’

FARMINGTON HILLS — Farmington SAFE, which is an acronym for Suicide Awareness For Everyone, along with CARES of Farmingto Hills, is scheduled to host a “Community Conversation” about the effects of trauma and substance abuse among some first responders.

The livestream event is set to take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13.

Residents can watch and participate on the Farmington SAFE Facebook page. The link to the event is tinyurl.com/SAFELiveStream.

According to a press release, trauma significantly impacts first responders, and to cope, some turn to substance abuse as a form of self-medication.

“This can result in a cycle of dependency and ultimately worsen mental health over time, affecting both personal lives and professional performance,” the release states. “Addressing mental health and providing supportive resources are essential to help first responders manage trauma and avoid harmful coping mechanisms.”

The event is slated to include discussion and a text and call-in Q&A, with presenters including someone from the Farmington Public Safety Department, a psychologist and a behavioral health integrated program director.

With a theme of “Let’s Talk About It,” Farmington SAFE brings together community members, leaders, and mental health experts to remove the stigma surrounding depression and provide a connection to available resources, according to the release.

Residents can attend Farmington SAFE meetings at 6 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at Farmington Hills City Hall.

For more information, visit farmingtonsafe.com or call (734) 834-3156.

FARMINGTON HILLS — The Judson Center, a human services agency based in Farmington Hills, is scheduled to have a 100th anniversary celebration from 5:30 to 11 p.m. Nov. 1 at The Henry, located at 300 Town Center Drive in Dearborn.

The “A Night to Embrace” centennial gala is presented by PNC Bank and chaired by Michael Bickers, regional president for PNC Bank in Detroit and southeast Michigan. CBS News Detroit Anchor Sandra Ali and retired FOX 2 Detroit Anchor Huel Perkins are the masters of ceremonies for the evening, according to a press release.

Money raised from the annual gala supports Judson Center’s mission of providing care for children, adults and families in the areas of autism, behavioral and primary health care, disability services, foster care, adoption, and mentoring, according to the release.

The artwork is slated to be on display at the Centennial Gala.

Earlier this year the Judson Center launched an awareness campaign called “Where Care Is An Art,” in partnership with Doner Detroit, with 10 local artists being paired with Judson Center clients to create works of art illustrating the clients’ “journey to hope and healing through the agency’s life-changing services.”

The event is set to include a gourmet dinner, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, live and silent auctions, a raffle, entertainment by Dal Bouey Productions, and dancing, according to the release.

Attire is black-tie optional and valet service is complimentary, the release states.

“We are so excited,” Judson Center President & CEO Lenora Hardy-Foster stated via the release. “When you think about being a nonprofit human service provider that has been able to sustain ourselves for 100 years, that means so much to us. I think, if anything, it tells the story of a nonprofit that has been creative and innovative over a remarkable span.”

Sponsorship packages and event tickets are available at judsoncenter.org/gala or by calling (248) 554-6435 or emailing erica_sanders@judsoncenter.org.

Farmington Hills Police Department receives agency accreditation

FARMINGTON HILLS — The Farmington Hills Police Department has achieved reaccreditation through the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission. According to a press release, the reaccreditation was unanimously approved at a Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission hearing Sept. 11 in Mount Pleasant.

Of the 588 law enforcement agencies in Michigan, only 87 have achieved accreditation status, including Farmington Hills.

The Farmington Hills Police Department is the ninth and largest Police Department to be reaccredited twice by the MLEAC, according to the release.

Accreditation helps law enforcement agencies calculate and improve overall performances.

“The foundation of accreditation lies in the voluntary adoption of standards containing a clear statement of professional objectives,” the release states. “Participating agencies conduct a thorough self-analysis to determine which of their existing operations meet the standards and professional objectives. When the procedures are in place, a team of trained Commission assessors verifies that applicable standards have been successfully implemented into written directives and confirms that the directives are followed through the review of proofs which verify that the agency is in compliance.”

According to the release, there are currently 108 standards with each having numerous subcategories.

Accreditation is valid for a three-year time period, during which time the agency must submit annual reports demonstrating its continued compliance with the standards in which it was initially accredited, according to the release.

For more information about the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission, visit michiganpolicechiefs.org.

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Veterans to be recognized at Costick Activities Center

FARMINGTON HILLS — The city of Farmington Hills Special Services Adults 50 & Better Division is set to host a Veterans Day luncheon in recognition of veterans at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 at the Costick Activities Center, located at 28600 W. 11 Mile Road.

The event is slated to include an honor guard ceremony presented by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion, a recitation of veterans’ names, and a luncheon.

Veterans who live in Farmington and Farmington Hills can attend for free.

Tickets for nonveterans cost $12 for residents and $15 for nonresidents.

Registration is open until Nov. 4, according to a press release.

To register, call (248) 473-1830, visit recreg.fhgov.com or visit the front desk at the Costick Activities Center.

For more information, call (248) 473-1822 or send an email to adurham@fhgov.com.

Dispose of unused prescription drugs

FARMINGTON HILLS — The Farmington Hills Police Department was scheduled to host Prescription Drug Take Back Day Oct. 26 in the lobby of the Police Department, located at 31655 W. 11 Mile Road. The take back day took place after the Farmington Press went to print.

Anyone who did not make it to the event can utilize the Farmington Hills Police Department’s Operation Medicine Cabinet program to drop off any unwanted prescription drugs at the Police Department 24/7 throughout the year, with prescription drugs collected at the command desk and then placed in the “Operation Medicine Cabinet” drop box in the lobby.

“Unused and expired medications can find their way into the wrong hands with dangerous and sometimes tragic consequences,” Farmington Hills Police Chief Jeff King stated via the release. “It’s important to remind everyone to clean out their medicine cabinets to help stop this avoidable risk to public health and safety.”

For more information, call (248) 871-2770.

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Master plan

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kicked off in the next month or so for all three of those corridors that will help guide our determination in putting together those regulations, and that’ll be feedback from the market study that shows what folks who are in those spaces need in order to remain viable, to encourage additional development within those spaces.”

At the City Council meeting, Councilman Jon Aldred said, “Let’s identify what those zoning ordinance changes need to be, and let’s get on with it.”

He referred to the updated master plan as an excellent document.

“There’s 59 objectives, which is a big number,” Aldred said. “Mixed use comes in several of the objectives. In some areas we can have a combination of business and residents, where it makes sense, and also noting the fact that on the flip side, 81% of residents say that parklands and open space are important to them.”

The city’s press release states that the plan establishes a vision to allow and encourage mixed-use redevelopment in an effort to attract a variety of dining and entertainment options.

Councilman Michael Bridges also weighed in on the plan at the Aug. 12 meeting.

“We want people to know that Farming-

ton Hills has updated its plan,” he said. “We’re redevelopment ready, (we’re) interested in new ideas for Farmington Hills, and our plan will support that.”

Farmington Hills Mayor Theresa Rich thanked those who took part in the process to put together an updated master plan.

“This work spanned a couple of different councils, a lot (of) people on the Planning Commission, currently and previously, and hundreds of residents who were engaged in the process,” she said. “That really shines through because this is such a comprehensive plan, so very well done.”

In order to fully realize the city’s master plan, Kettler-Schmult said that ordinance amendments will be needed.

“I think at this point we’re interested in moving forward with the actual implementation of the master plan,” she said. “It’s taken us three years to get to this point. So, not only my staff, but I know our Planning Commission is really interested in moving forward with making the changes in the ordinance that will allow the implementation of the mission that they’ve created.”

For a copy of the master plan, visit fhgov. com/media/lv4hslbp/2024-farmington-hillsmaster-plan-full-final.pdf. For more information, call (248) 871-2540.

Call Staff Writer Mark Vest at (586) 4981052.

“It was the state’s attempt to more equitably fund all districts throughout the state,” said Kaminski.

The state provides districts with an allowance of $6,206 dollars per pupil. The district then is able to gain additional operational funds via its operational millage. The voter approved millage currently allows the district to levy 12.5 mills ($1 of tax for every $1,000 of taxable value) on residential homeowners’ property but the district is only levying 5.5 mills, which provides the district with $1,876 per student, and an additional $3,402 is collected from a levy of 18 mills on non-homestead property in the district, such as local businesses. This provides the district with a total of $11,484 per pupil to form its operational budget.

Without the additional funds provided by the millage, the district would lose about $49 million annually.

“The state assumes we are going to collect these property taxes locally. If we don’t, they don’t make it up. We lose that funding,” said Kaminski.

“It would be devastating,” said Diane Bauman, FPS director of school/community relations and pupil accounting.

The proposal is asking voters to continue to provide this income for the schools by renewing the millage for another 10 years. On the November ballot, the district is asking voters to authorize it to take 21 mills on the non-homestead millage, but it will only be able

to levy 18 mills at any given time. The request for the additional three mills is to ensure the district always receives the 18 mills over the 10-year period. This insurance is due to the Headlee amendment.

“So, if Headlee comes into play and it says you have to roll back your millage rate, it’s the authorized rate that you roll back, so we would sit at 20.8 (for example). Well, we could still levy 18 mills,” explained Kaminski. “So we would be OK and it would just eat into that authorized amount, and hopefully with sitting it 3 mills higher, we wouldn’t get to the point where we would have to go to the taxpayers and ask for an override.”

Kaminski said homeowners should understand that the district can only collect the $1,876 per pupil, which is based on their enrollment, and that forms the total amount of funds they can collect. She said it is spread over the homestead taxable value and it generates the millage rate each year. Although they are authorized for 12.5 mills, they levied only 5.2 last year.

“The intent is to keep the property tax that we levy from our homeowners fairly stable,” said Kaminski.

“So, they don’t see fluctuations,” added Bauman.

Kaminski said the calculation is reviewed by the Michigan Department of Treasury every year. The funds are collected and sent to the school district by the cities. The current millage expires at the end of 2025. If the millage renewal is approved, it will start in the 2026-2027 school year and will be up for renewal again in 2035.

“We’re asking for the renewal now so that we know

that when we get through this year, it’s already approved. We can move forward,” Kaminski said.

“This really does support our daily operations,” she said. Call Staff Writer Charity Meier at (586) 498-1092.

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After junior Ainsley Henderson turned in a 107 in her first round, Kowalski made the switch to senior Emily Walker.

“I just kept calling her my secret weapon,” Kowalski said. “I said, ‘Emily, you’re my secret weapon. You’re going to go in there on that second day and I know you’re going to be very good.’”

Walker, who will likely play basketball at the college level, returned the favor to Kowalski by shooting the best round of her career, posting an 83, which was the second-best score for Mercy in the final round behind Casey.

Henderson became the ultimate teammate for her squad, making her way around the entire course to make sure her team was motivated and in great spirits.

“She was all over the golf course cheering on shots,” Kowalski said. “She’s a great teammate.”

When you look at the sustainability of Mercy’s success, sure, you can point to some standout golfers they’ve had over the course of the team’s history.

What really stands out for the Marlins is their leadership, and Morphew, Casey, Polakowski and Walker were just that for the team’s younger golfers.

“They’re very good mentors to our younger players,” Kowalski said. “During the season, we would plug in a freshman or sophomore here and there, and they’d take these kids under their wings and teach them the ropes. That’s how we can continue to build winning teams.”

Macomb Dakota (D1)

It’s always an unforgettable year when you make history, and the Cougars did just that.

Finishing in third place Oct. 19 at Katke Golf Course in Big Rapids, Dakota earned its highest state finals placement in school history. Dakota finished 16th overall in 2023.

“They were all excited,” Dakota head coach Da-

vid Prestininzi said. “It was a great accomplishment for them and the team. It was very rewarding for all the work they put in.”

Like they’ve done all season, the sophomore duo of Marissa Monteith and Angelina Accuso paced Dakota on the leaderboard as Monteith finished 14th with a 165 and Accuso 35th with a 177.

It was a massive leap for both golfers, who placed outside the top 50 in their first state finals experience last year.

“Marissa just really stepped it up tremendously,” Prestininzi said. “She was our No. 1 last year, but you’re talking about probably averaging high 80s. She came right out of the gate and broke 80 and then medaled in the first two. She just stayed very consistent all year. Same thing with Angelina, where she averaged around 85 all year. Her first day was a little tough, but she bounded right back with an 85 the second day.”

Freshman and southpaw golfer Dakota Cooper capped off an incredible freshman campaign with a 172, finishing 24th and showcasing to the rest of Division 1 golf what they have to deal with for three more years.

Cooper exploded onto the scene for Dakota and will undoubtedly be primed for a sensational sophomore season in 2025.

As far as consistency goes, junior Sophia Martin, who finished 54th, continued to improve as the year came to a close, posting the third-lowest score for Dakota on day one and keeping both rounds under 100 to help the team stay within top-three contention.

“We figured if she could shoot around 95, we could be very competitive,” Prestininzi said. “She basically averaged a 94.5. She had a 91 and a 98. If someone would’ve told me that they’d give me Sophia at 190 right now, I would’ve said, ‘Absolutely.’”

Graduating senior Meredith Martin, who Prestininzi referred to as the “glue of the team,” will be a tough loss for the Cougars, but returning the core four of Cooper, Accuso, Monteith and Sophia Martin has Prestininzi’s squad looking at a step or two up the leaderboard.

See GOLF on page 19A

Photo provided by Kristina Sikora/KMSPhotography
Mercy senior Maeve Casey follows through on a shot.

Estate sales

clients with a stress-free experience as Clearview Estate Sales & Auctions provides assistance with valuation, research, advertising and sales for each of their planned sales events.

“The industry standard (commission) is typically between 35-45%,” Deneau said in an email. “We however tailor each estate to the client’s needs. In estates that are higher dollar we lower the percentage to be fair to the client and ourselves. We also do not play the ‘first $5,000 is ours and then 45% after that’ like many companies do.”

On top of estate sales, another service that this business provides includes buy out and clean out services which allows for Clearview to quickly purchase and clean out items or residences so that the estate may be prepared for its next plans. Consignment sales are also available through their website, which features a variety of coins, antiques, jewelry, boats, motorcycles, vehicles and art among other items. Some items may be shipped to buyers, though most items are sold in person.

“We have a heavy online presence but we don’t specifically sell online,” Deneau said.

Through Clearview’s clients, Deneau and his staff have also found some unexpected items like homemade drug-related board games from the 1970s, tiny vials of cocaine, bricks of silver, and gold coins among other antiques and odd items. Deneau and his team will dispose of or hand over any concerning items like drugs and firearms to the proper authorities.

“You never know what you’re going to find,” Deneau said. “We’ve found all kinds of valuable crazy items.”

A lot of cleaning and preparation goes into each sale. If personal items are found, they will generally be hidden away in order to check with the clients.

“We scour the houses before the estate sale,” Deneau said. “We also reduce commission on high end items.”

These estate sales will generally run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the different addresses listed and each sale may take a few days depending on the client’s preferences. Once the sale ends, clients can expect to receive their check after a week.

“Everything is beautifully displayed,” Deneau said. “We get an eclectic mix of people and have gathered such a following. Our clients do very well.”

In July 2024, Deneau’s company worked with a retired 91-year-old resident of Long Lake Road in Troy, with the assistance of the resident’s friend and neighbor Karol Szymula, for a large estate sale that featured a large collection of different art pieces and antiquities.

“We already tried to help him sell some things,” Szymula said. “Clearview is the best and really tries to give the best bang.”

This Troy sale saw a long line of people come through, with over 130 people signed in for this event.

“When we started on Thursday, the first guy in line came from Seattle,” Szymula said. “The line never stopped.”

According to Szymula, it took roughly around 15 months to get the house prepared for the sale with over 2,500 boxes full of stuff. The sale likely brought in over $100,000.

“The sale was unbelievably successful,” Szymula said. “We couldn’t do what Chris has done. It’s amazing.”

For more information, visit seniorcoun seling.info or clearviewestatesales.com.

Call Staff Writer Sarah Wright at (586) 498-1068.

Photo provided by Clearview Estate Sales & Auctions Pictured are a variety items that were part of a Troy estate sale.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

OCT. 31

Spooky movie: See “Night of the Living Dead” (1968), 9:30 p.m., Farmington Civic Theater, 33332 Grand River Ave., tickets include large popcorn and pop, thefct.com

Grand Raven Victorian Book Walk: Listen to recitation of Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven” while traversing streets in victorian/macabre attire, 6:30-7:30 p.m., starts at Farmington Community Library, 23500 Liberty St. in Farmington, (248) 553-0321, farmlib.org

NOV. 1

A Night to Embrace centennial gala: Supports Farmington Hills-based nonprofit Judson Center, 100-year celebration includes guest emcees Sandra Ali and Huel Perkins, gourmet dinner, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, live and silent auctions, raffle, dancing and more, black tie optional, 5:30-11 p.m., The Henry, Autograph Collection in Fairlane Plaza, 300 Town Center Drive in Dearborn, judsoncenter.org/gala

Hayride Central: Traverse trails of Heritage Park, then stick around for cider and s’mores, half-hour slots available 5:30-7:30 p.m., 24915 Farmington Road in Farmington Hills, (248) 699-6700, specialservices@ fhgov.com, facebook.com/fhspecialservices

NOV. 1 & 3

Music at the Hawk: Rock Around the Hawkmini

music festival for ages 18 months to 5 years (10 a.m. Nov. 1), classical music presented in collaboration with University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre and Dance (7 p.m. Nov. 1), and Detroit Metropolitan Youth Symphony (2 p.m. Nov. 3), The Hawk - Farmington Hills Community Center, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, (248) 699-6700, thehawktheatre.com

NOV. 2

Storied: The Grunge Era: Concert experience exploring popular ’90s alternative rock genre/subculture and its Jewish contributions, 8 p.m., The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in The J (formerly Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit), 6600 W. Maple Road in West Bloomfield, (248) 406-6677, tickets.thejdetroit.org/storied-grunge

NOV. 7

Free medicare help: Hosted by Michigan Medicare Assistance Program and AgeWays, meet with trained counselor by appointment, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Farmington Community Library, 32737 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, (800) 803-7174

NOV. 7-10

‘Shrek The Musical Jr.’: 7 p.m. Nov. 7-8, and 1 and 5 p.m. Nov. 9-10, The Hawk - Farmington Hills Community Center, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, (248) 699-6700, thehawktheatre.com

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NOV. 8-10

Motor City Comic Con: Scheduled guests include Robert Englund, Andy Serkis, Kiefer Sutherland, Barry Bostwick, “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan, Wayne Knight, Joel McHale, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Ron Perlman, Priscilla Presley, Alan Ruck, George Takei and more, noon7 p.m. Nov. 8, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 9 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 10, Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave. in Novi, motorcitycomiccon.com

NOV. 9-10

Fall Craft Fair: 30-plus crafters expected, also lunch, baked goods and homemade ice cream for sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 9 and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 10, First Presbyterian Church of Farmington, 26165 Farmington Road in Farmington Hills, (248) 474-6170

NOV. 15

A Celebration of Native American Culture: Traditional music, dance and storytelling by Michigan performers and educators Reg and Marca Pettibone plus special guests, 7 p.m., The Hawk - Farmington Hills Community Center, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, (248) 699-6700, thehawktheatre.com

Full Moon Night Hike: Guided event in search of nocturnal animals, features of sky and mysterious sounds of woods, 8-9 p.m., Heritage Park, 24915 Farmington Road in Farmington Hills, registration required, (248) 231-8471, facebook.com/fhspecialservices

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‘Sweet Home Sweet:’ Exhibit featuring photographs taken by Holcaust survivor before and during World War II, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays and 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Fridays through December, The Zekelman Holocaust Center, 28123 Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills, holocaustcenter.org/exhibits

Farmers market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays through early November, Riley Park, 33113 Grand River Ave. in Farmington, facebook.com/FarmingtonMarket

Senior Social Hour: For adults 60 and older and caregivers, includes crafts, music, games, puzzles, coffee and light refreshments, 10:30 a.m.-noon every fourth Friday of month, Farmington Community Library, 32737 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, (248) 553-0300, farmlib.org

Enchanted: Immersive and illuminated forest walks, 1-mile tours start around dusk with final entries at 10:15 p.m., held Thursdays-Sundays until Nov. 3 (except Halloween), Glenlore Trails, 3860 Newtown Road in Commerce Township, glenloretrails.com

‘Moon Man Walk’: 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays Nov. 15-17, 22-24 and 29-30 and Dec. 1, The Inspired Acting Company, 1124 E. West Maple Drive in Walled Lake, inspiredacting.org

Senior Helpers / Farmington Hills Celebrates first Anniversary

Senior Helpers of Farmington Hills celebrated their first anniversary Sept. 25. Owner Denise Bellinger is thrilled to have her offices in the community at 30701 W. 10 Mile Road. Open since 2007, Senior Helpers covers Oakland, Wayne and Macomb counties offering bathing and dressing assistance, companionship and conversation, medication reminders, walking assistance, light housekeeping, laundry, meal prep, grocery shopping, transportation and more.

Senior Helpers of Farmington Hills is in the top 20% of franchises in the nation, leading the industry with programs that certify caregivers in Alzheimer’s and dementia care as well as Parkinson’s care. Visit Senior Helpers, call them at (248) 291-7031 or visit seniorhelpers.com/mi/oakland.

Rochester Adams (D1)

It’s not often you can graduate two top10 state placers and still be in the thick of things, but the Highlanders stayed resilient all season.

The mindset stayed true Oct. 19 at Katke Golf Course in Big Rapids as Adams, the reigning state champion two years straight, placed fourth overall behind consistent play from all five of its golfers.

Junior Hannah Wang, who finished 29th last season and has been a vital part of Adams’ dominance, continued her sensational high school career with a two-day score of 163, finishing 12th. Wang was also the regional champion this season.

Wang will be a force to be reckoned with in her senior year and should be viewed as one of the top golfers in Division 1.

Nobody was more excited to be a part of the state finals stage than senior Alexa Camargo, a Kalamazoo College commit, who missed out in 2023 due to injury.

She has embodied the role of being a senior leader, which is a title that comes with a ton of pressure at Adams, and she flourished to end her final season.

Camargo posted the second-best score on the team with a 175, finishing 29th out of 107 golfers.

“She really played well, especially the second day, dropping five or six off her score,” Adams head coach Jeff Kutschman said. “She really performed well for the team. That was awesome.”

While Camargo was taking in the moment one last time, junior Brianna Park and freshman Saisha Dhawan made names for themselves as first timers, finishing 48th and 71st, respectively.

Park and Dhawan consistently improved as the season progressed, and Kutschman said he was impressed by their state finals performances.

“I was really proud of them,” Kutschman said. “It’s a big stage and Ferris (State University’s) Katke is no joke, and I think they handled it very well. I think the experience was awesome for them. They got to be a part of it and fight for places at the end of it, and they performed very well. It’s great for them and our team this year and going forward as well.”

Senior Peyton Sage, who had been steady all season for the Highlanders, finished 37th with a 180 and will continue her golf career at Albion College.

The importance Sage, Camargo and senior Eryn Yang had in where the Adams golf program currently stands can’t be underestimated.

“Where I’ve been really lucky is that all the seniors I’ve had, going back to Carly Or-

twine, who was a freshman nine years ago, they’ve been really good at not only learning from the seniors before them but improving on it next year and passing it along,” Kutschman said. “Our seniors this year, they had great role models with Alexa, Eryn and Peyton. They saw how the team works and how all the big meets go. Those girls are going to be ready to step up.”

With Wang headlining the returners and Park and Dhawan both expected to improve, Adams should be right back in the top-five conversation. Expect junior Lydia Mercado and sophomore Aubrey Koenig to also be impact pieces next season.

Rochester (D1)

Some could view it as a down year for a Rochester team that finished fifth overall at states in 2023 and was expected to have a shot at the top three, but the only things that should be discussed are the incredible seasons from senior Madison Yang and junior Ananya Kumar.

Yang, a Central Michigan University commit, and Kumar both won three tournaments each this season with Kumar taking home the Oakland County Championship and Yang capturing the regional championship, which Rochester won as a team as well.

The dynamic duo put on a show-stopping performance over the two-day tournament as Yang placed fourth with a 157 and Kumar was right behind her in fifth with a 160.

Kumar will be tasked with the No. 1 role, but Rochester head coach Jeff Haney said Kumar is up for the challenge.

“She worked a lot in the offseason with her strength, so she was hitting the ball further this year,” Haney said. “I thought that made a big difference for her. Before, she always had a great short game and putting the last couple years. This year, she was hitting the ball further. She’s just such a good ball striker.”

Other scorers for Rochester were junior Ella Harrison (77th), sophomore Isha Chauhan (75th), and the duo of sophomore Kendall Markham and senior Natalie Dolezel, who combined for 89th.

Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook

Kingswood (D2)

The Cranes, who won regionals, finished fourth at the state finals courtesy of impressive performances from freshman Sixtine Charnelet (13th) and junior Sydney Behnke (14th).

Other scorers for Cranbrook Kingswood were junior Alina Yuan (T-52nd), senior Sophia Kouza (T-52nd), and sophomores Josie Vandenhaute and sophomore Brianna Giudici, who combined their scores to finish 43rd.

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on business...

Aaron J. Seidman, D.O., has returned to his Farmington Hills hometown and is accepting new patients at Michigan Orthopedic Specialists.

“I was born at the former Botsford General Hospital, graduated from West Bloom eld High School, and always dreamed of coming back here to help the community that raised me,” said Dr. Seidman, who is also af liated with Beaumont Hospital.

A 2016 graduate of University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine, he was also fellowship-trained at Massachusetts General Hospital in the latest approaches to primary and complex revision hip and knee replacement surgery (arthroplasty).

He treats patients with musculoskeletalrelated problems, hip or knee pain, injuries, back or shoulder issues, fractures and more — and he is dedicated to offering a treatment plan tailored to each patient’s speci c needs, goals and lifestyle.

“While I do like being in the operating room, I never push surgery unless the patient absolutely needs it,” said Dr. Seidman, adding that he always starts with the least invasive, nonoperative path such as injections and physical therapy.

Partial knee replacement, a less invasive procedure involving replacement of a single compartment, is one of Dr. Seidman’s specialties.

“It’s an amazing option that gives people the feeling that their native knee is still intact,” he said.

Most importantly, Dr. Seidman enjoys seeing his patients reclaim their former, active lives.

“There is nothing more gratifying than knowing a patient was able to dance at their son’s or daughter’s wedding or travel again when they doubted they ever could because their bad hip wouldn’t even let them walk around the grocery store,” he said.

One wheelchairbound patient with chronic hip pain turned to Dr. Seidman when no one else would help her.

“The other surgeons likely felt she couldn’t walk so why replace her hip,” he said. “But after spending an hour with her I learned she was only in the wheelchair because of her hip.”

Thanks to his expertise in complex reconstruction, the woman was able to regain her mobility.

“Instead of managing pain we are restoring function, which can be life changing,” he said. “I encourage people to come in and talk with me about their problem and see what their options are.”

Michigan Orthopedic Specialists is located at 28080 Grand River Ave. (Suite 207) in Farmington Hills. For more information, call (248) 372-9600 or visit miortho.com. Follow @michiganorthopedics on Facebook.

Aaron J. Seidman, DO Fellowship Trained Orthopedic Surgeon

Dogs

from page 1A

“(We) had some conversation with City Council and we heard from some residents an interest in allowing dogs in other parks,” Schnackel said. “City Council had some conversation about it and determined that Pioneer Park would be the next park to add to that list.”

According to Schnackel, although several parks were discussed, the reason Pioneer made the most sense is due to its similarity with Founders Sports Park.

Like Founders Sports Park, where there are sporting activities, “Pioneer is also a pretty active park in that respect as well,” she said.

She shared examples of other options that would not have been a good fit, in particular Heritage Park and Woodland Hills Nature Park.

“(It’s) not conducive to have dogs in those spaces,” Schnackel said. “They’re nature parks. It’s an opportunity for residents and guests of those parks to take walks on the trails (and) understand and observe nature. It’s not suitable for dogs.”

Farmington Hills resident Doug Gray said that he would like to see more parks where dogs are allowed.

“It frustrates me that there aren’t more parks I can walk in,” Gray said. “I understand some dog owners aren’t responsible, don’t clean up after their dogs, but I am a responsible owner. I would prefer to be able to walk the dog wherever.”

Farmington Hills City Councilman Jon Aldred weighed in on the issue at the meeting Oct. 14.

“As council liaison to Parks and Recreation, this is a topic that we discussed in Parks and Recreation, and the pros and cons of having more dogs where it’s appropriate, where it’s not,” Aldred said. “Obviously, we’re a city that loves dogs and we have people that (want to) have facilities appropriate for dogs. I think this is a proposal that’s been thought through to this point and I’m glad

to see it on the agenda.”

While dogs can take a stroll in Founders Sports Park and Pioneer Park, they have more freedom to roam at William Grace Dog Park, as once they are inside the park, the leashes can come off.

“I think the fact that we have a dog park is pretty unique. You don’t see a lot of those,” Schnackel said. “The county has a couple, West Bloomfield has one, but ours, originally, was for residents only. However, in the last year or so we have expanded it to allow nonresidents to our park as well. … That’s the only park where dogs are allowed to run free once they’re in the park.”

According to Schnackel, an annual pass to William Grace Dog Park, located at 29040 Shiawassee Road, is $35 for a resident and $70 for a nonresident.

The park has one area for larger dogs and another one for smaller ones.

For more information, visit fhgov.com/ facilities/dog-park.

As for whether or not dogs might eventually be permitted in more parks in the city, Schnackel said, “I think we’re comfortable with the three right now.”

“So at this time I think it’s those three, but I would imagine in another year or two, council might (want to) revisit that,” she said.

Schnackel shared some thoughts that can help make park experiences more enjoyable for those who enjoy taking dogs out for a stroll in the park and those who don’t.

“We have a number of rules at the parks, and those are for everyone’s safety — first and foremost our residents and guests, but also for our staff,” Schnackel said. “I think it’s important, with regards to dogs in parks, that we really ask that people follow the rules. There’s two parks you can bring dogs to on leashes, and then there’s the dog park where your dog can run freely and engage with other dogs. … We have plenty of spaces for dogs to get out and play (and) we really would like residents and guests to follow the rules.”

Call Staff Writer Mark Vest at (586) 498-1052.

CITY OF FARMINGTON

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Farmington will hold a public hearing on the use of Community Development Block Grant Funds. The Hearing will be held on Monday, November 18, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. EST in the Council Chambers, Farmington City Hall, 23600 Liberty Street, Farmington, Michigan 48335 to hear public comments on the CDBG Program Year 2025 application in the approximate amount of $26,502 to fund eligible projects. All interested citizens are requested to attend the Hearing. Comments will also be received in writing or in person at the City Clerk’s Offce, Farmington City Hall, until 4:30 p.m. on Monday, November 18, 2024. Arrangements to reasonably accommodate special needs, including handicap accessibility or interpreter, will be made upon receiving 72-hour notice. Contact David Murphy, City Manager, Farmington City Hall at 248-474-5500, x 5122 or by e-mail at DMurphy@farmgov.com for special services. Meaghan Bachman, City Clerk

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Building & Remodeling

CUSTOMBUILDER

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J&WPropertiesLTD. FullyLicensed/Insured 37YearsinBusiness

Carpentry

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GOTROT?

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Carpet Cleaning

CARPET

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POBLETECEMENT

BrickPavers,LLC.

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Cement

810-523-9200

CEMENT-IT

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Chimney Service

CHIMNEYS,INC

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Cleaning Service

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WESTERMAN MAINTENANCE

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Decks/Patios

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Drywall

LAKESHORE DRYWALL &PAINTING

Over30Years

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Electrical

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586-755-3636

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CASTLEELECTRIC

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Gutters

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GUTTERCLEANING, WINDOW/POWERWASHING

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Handyman Services

AA4DABLE HANDYMAN

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Hauling & Waste Removal

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Hauling & Waste Removal

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Home Improvement ROZE REMODELINGLLC.

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Home Repairs

EXTERIOR REPAIRSLLC. Since1999 Roofing,Siding, Gutters,LEAFGUARDS andMore!Reliable Ask,WeMightDoIt! FREEESTIMATES 248-242-1511

Kitchens/ Cabinets/ Countertops

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Landscaping & Water Gardens

DOLL'S

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ALLTIMATE OUTDOOR SERVICES

DrainageSystem Professionals

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SUPREMEOUTDOOR SPECIALISTS

FallClean-ups,Lawncare, Landscaping,Shrub/Tree

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Landscaping & Water Gardens

TOTALBRICKPAVING LANDSCAPINGPROS

586-420-3531

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Lawn Maintenance

2024Fall 586-260-5218

Commercial/Residential

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Painting

586-792-3117

PETE'SPAINTING FALLSPECIALS!

20%OFF Specializing inVacantHomes, Great-Rooms,Deck Staining&WoodenFence Repair,Interior/Exterior, Residential/Commercial. SeniorDiscount, Free-Estimates,Insured.

ANYONE'S PAINTER

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Painting (586)229-4267

American Painting

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•PowerWashing

•Insurance•Drywall

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PEAKPAINTING

Custom-Painting, Commercial/Residential, Interior/Exterior. Drywall-Repair,Paper Removal,Carpentry. 30-yr.-exp.*WillBeat AnyOtherReasonable Estimate! Senior-Disc. Insured.Credit-Cards Accepted.References. 586-722-8381

ANDERSON

Painting&Carpentry

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FARR'SPAINTING

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Painting

PROTOUCH

PAINTINGLLC

Interior/Exterior 30-yrs-experience, Power-washing, Drywallrepairs, Staining, Free-Estimates. AllWorkGuaranteed. AffordablePrices. SeniorDiscount/Insured. 248-495-3512

586.421.5520

586.524.6752 ANDY'S PLUMBING

25-YearsExperience Licensed/Insured CallUsToday ForAllYour PlumbingNeeds!! ServingThe Tri-County-Area 10%/Senior/Military/ Discounts Lic#-8004254

Plumbing MASTER PLUMBER

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APEX

PLUMBERSCORP

586-210-0903

35-YearsExperience Seniors/Military/ Multi-TaskDiscounts Free-Estimates •DrainCleaning •PlumbingRepairs/ Fixtures •SumpPumps/ WaterHeaters Licensed/Insured apexplumbers corporation.com Lic#8111771

WATERWORK Plumbing.com

•DrainCleaning

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SameDayEmergency ServiceAvailable Reliable/Experienced License#8003885

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BROTHERSROOFING

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SILVERSMITHROOF MAINTENANCE

$225•MinorShingle ReplacementSpecial

$88*GutterCleaning Residential/Commercial WeAcceptAll MajorCreditCards 30-yrsexp. FamilyOwned 248-707-4851

MICHAELNORTON BUILDERSINC.

BuildingValueEveryday 586-436-9600

Plumbing

EAPLUMBING ANDDRAIN

FullServicePlumbing. DrainCleaning,Sump Pumps,WaterHeaters, Leaks,Disposals, CameraInspections, BackflowTesting andMore. 586-477-7777 License#803020312

AA4DABLE ROOFING

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Licensed/Insured Since1965 Servicing-Roofing, Siding,Basement, Bathroom,Kitchen Remodeling,Decks& AllYourHome ImprovementNeeds. Tree Service

DAVE'S TREE&SHRUB

40%-FALLDisc.Insured, EmergencyStorm Damage,LeafClean-up, Large-TreeRemovals, Trimming,StumpGrinding,Gutters, Season-Firewood (100acord)Free-Estimates/10%Senior-Disc. (586)216-0904 davestreeandshrub.com

ELITETREE SERVICE

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