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Pleasant Ridge will be installing lights at its dog park in Gainsboro Park later this year after approving the measure at its March 14 meeting. File photo by Patricia O’Blenes

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Pleasant Ridge dog park to get lighting installations later this year BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

PLEASANT RIDGE — Lighting soon will be coming to Pleasant Ridge’s dog park. At its March 14 meeting, the City Commission unanimously approved the installation of lights at its dog park in Gainsboro Park. This comes after

Pleasant Ridge conducted a survey with dog park users to get their feedback on the proposal. The survey was answered by 66 people, which is about 40% to 45% of all registered dog park users. According to the results, 77% of people who responded were in favor of adding lighting. There also was a willingness from respondents to increase dog See PARK on page 2A

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BERKLEY/ROYAL OAK — The 44th District Court will have a new judge taking on the robe and gavel later this month. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced March 28 that she was appointing Andrew Kowalkowski to the open seat in the court. Kowalkowski will be taking the seat formerly held by Judge Jamie Wittenberg, who died last November from brain cancer. Kowalkowski, 40, comes to the district court from the Michigan Department of State, where he was an administrative law examiner. He also worked at a private practice for 12 years in criminal defense, a job that brought him before both Wittenberg and fellow 44th District Court Judge Derek Meinecke many times. A longtime resident of Royal Oak, Kowalkowski said he’s always wanted to become a judge, but he

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park fees to pay for capital improvements to the park. Other data collected from the survey indicate that users who voted yes for lighting were more willing to pay increased fees for capital improvements; the users who voted no on the addition of lighting did express a willingness to increase fees by $10 a year for other non-lighting capital improvements. Three-quarters of respondents were willing to pay $10 more per year, and half were willing to pay $20 more per year. “Overall, 26% of respondents are not willing to pay additional fees, 26% are willing to pay $10 additional per year, 24% are willing to pay $20 additional per year, 15% are willing to pay $30 more per year and 9% are willing to pay more than $30 additional per year,” city documents state. The lighting will be placed at the east entrance of the dog park and point toward Interstate 696 and not at nearby homes on Kensington Boulevard. “We’re going to do some lighting studies just to make sure that there is no large amount of light pollution for those that live

around the dog park,” Mayor Bret Scott told the Woodward Talk. The net cost to the city after it receives a grant from Oakland County will be $8,000. The annual dog park user fee currently is $30 for residents and $60 for nonresidents. The commission voted to increase the dog park fees by $20 starting July 1. “That would raise about $3,000 a year for capital improvements,” City Manager James Breuckman said. “So it’d be about a 2 1/2-year payback on the lights and then we could look at, you know, what the next project is at that point, and this will build in some money to keep, you know, the dog park maintained and fresh and updated over time.” Breuckman said that raising the fees by $10 would start to stretch out the payback times for projects and wouldn’t provide the “bang for the buck” that the $20 increase would. The other non-lighting capital improvements that were mentioned included water fountain reliability improvement or removing the fountain to have a more reliable spigot, updated seating such as benches or picnic tables, turf improvements, shade additions in the form of trees or shade structures, a wind and weather shelter structure, and additional gravel or concrete at the en-

trances for mud control. “We will prioritize getting a reliable water source this year,” Breuckman said. “Again, probably replacing the fountain, which is sort of two-thirds broken, with a spigot and the community garden, and I would think that we’d prioritize a shade or weather structure with updated seating as a next major project, but we’ll come back in a couple years and see where everyone’s at before we proceed with that.”

Scott said the work for the new lighting is expected to take place during the spring or summer. “We light all of the other parks, and it’s good that this one will also receive some lighting for those times of the year, in particular where it gets dark early, and it allows people to get some extended use out of the park.” Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.

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Production of ‘Matilda’ playing throughout April at Stagecrafters BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

ROYAL OAK — The next show to be presented by Stagecrafterss will be running throughout this month. Stagecrafters’ production of “Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical” will be performed April 7–23 at the Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette Ave. in Royal Oak. “Matilda” is the story of a little girl with “wit, intelligence, and psychokinetic powers,” a press release states. “Unloved by her cruel parents and picked on by her school’s mean headmistress, Matilda faces obstacles with courage and cleverness in equal amounts.” Director Theresa Williams will be making her main stage Stagecrafters directing debut with “Matilda,” though she has directed multiple shows through the company’s youth theater program. She said in an email that “Matilda” is a fun and energetic show, but also one that is touching, sad and scary. “I wanted to transition my experience working with the youth theatre program onto the Main Stage, and a family friendly show with kids in the cast was a perfect fit,” she said. “I was also intrigued by the technical elements that are required.” Williams said rehearsals have been going well and that the cast has been working hard to get ready for the show’s debut. “The most rewarding aspect of this process has been watching all of the elements come together,” she said. “I have been planning this specific production of Matilda for over three years and I can’t wait to finally see what’s been in my head appear on stage.” Matilda will be played by 10-year-old Cora Steiger, of Oxford. While she hasn’t read the book, Steiger has seen the movie adaptation and said she wanted to portray Matilda because the show looked fun. “I enjoy acting like somebody else,” she said. “It’s really fun being able to be somebody else, to see how they act.” She is looking forward to performing the musical. “You get to show friends and family that this is something that you love doing and you get to show them why you love doing it,” she said. Steiger also felt the same as Williams about getting to work with the cast. In learning the role, she said, she also saw similarities between herself and Matilda because of their small stature and love of reading. Steiger said she’s excited for everyone to see the musical. “I am so excited because this is like my first big role and it’s all about Matilda,” she said. “And with everything coming along, with having the or-

Stagecrafters production of “Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical” will run April 7-23. Photo provided by Stagecrafters

chestra come, and getting the set all together, and seeing it all put together is always amazing. And then (people) I haven’t seen in a while are coming to see me, and that makes me really happy that I get to see them and I get to show them this. It’s just so, so exciting.” Tickets cost $35 for Friday, Saturday and Sunday performances, and $25 for Thursday night performances. A $3 ticket fee is applied to each ticket. The show begins at 8 p.m. Thursdays to Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets can be purchased at stagecrafters.org or by calling (248) 541-6430. “Everybody has been working so hard on the show for so long,” Williams said. “I can guarantee that this production of Matilda will be unlike anything audiences could imagine.” Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.

BERKLEY POLICE WARN OF ‘STRANGER DANGER’ INCIDENT BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

BERKLEY — The Berkley Public Safety Department put out a warning to residents after a “stranger danger” incident was reported March 22. According to police, a local student reported that, at around 5 p.m., she was walking home from school in the area of Sunnyknoll and Kipling avenues in Berkley when a subject approached her and grabbed hold of her backpack. The girl stated that she kicked the man in fear, and he left the area. He got into what was described as a white work van, similar in description to a white Chevrolet Express Cargo Van, with a ladder and PVC piping on top. The vehicle also had some rust but didn’t have

any other markings. The vehicle was last seen driving south on Kipling from Sunnyknoll. The suspect is described as a pale white man who stood approximately 6 feet, 5 inches tall with a medium build. He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with the hood drawn up around his face, a black beanie cap, a black COVID-19 mask, a black North Face jacket, blue jeans with “rips” near the thighs and tan work boots. Police had not identified any suspects as of April 3. Any witnesses in the area during the time frame of the incident or residents who have surveillance cameras are asked to contact the Berkley Public Safety Department at (248) 658-3380. Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.

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place, in Wittenberg and Meinecke. “It’s something that I thought about for a long time, even going back to law school,” he said. “It was just always something that appealed to me. The opportunity to affect people’s lives and hopefully in a positive way is something that I think judges have a dayto-day, hour-to-hour, minute-to-minute opportunity to do. So it’s something that I’ve thought about for a long, long time.” Since Wittenberg’s death, Meinecke said, the court not only has been in mourning, but it also has been shorthanded. “Our staff has been magnificent. Everybody here had to take on extra workloads, extra responsibilities,” he said. “We’ve received some great support from retired judges who served as visiting judges. We even had some other local district court judges who volunteered to come over here and help cover some dockets. And so that has really been something that has helped us still provide the service that Royal Oak and Berkley deserve.” That being said, having a more permanent fix to the court is the best course of action, and Meinecke is excited to have Kow-

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alkowski join the bench. Meinecke said Wittenberg set a standard that would be impossible for anyone to try to meet, but he also left a playbook on what it takes to be an excellent judge and the traits that one needs to have for the role, such as humility, decency and the desire to serve. “Jamie showed the way, and everything that I can gather about Judge Kowalkowski is that he has those necessary traits that will allow him to continue that great legacy,” Meinecke said. “From what I understand, he’s community involved, he’s involved with the schools, he’s a family person, he’s got a great connection to our town and has that desire to serve. I know our staff ’s excited to get him up to speed and get him incorporated into the courthouse.” Kowalkowski said Wittenberg’s approach to the bench and position is an aspiration for him as he steps into this role. He also feels fortunate to be able to share the courthouse with Meinecke. Kowalkowski hopes to be able to continue their work in the 44th District Court as well as their work in the district court’s specialty courts. “I’m really excited to take part in those specialty courts and look for opportunities to enhance them with my own background

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2024, which he said he plans to do. “I want to be a part of this courthouse, this community, for the rest of my career,” he said. “I’m very excited to get this position and to move forward in that way for the rest of my career.” Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.

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Judson Center, science center team up for sensory-friendly event METRO DETROIT — The Judson Center and Michigan Science Center will be hosting a day of “sensory-friendly activities and inclusive spaces” in recognition of Autism Acceptance Month. The event will be held Saturday, April 8, at the Michigan Science Center, located at 5020 John R St. in Detroit. “Families impacted by autism can visit the Michigan Science Center on Saturday, April 8, to participate in activities such as building with giant LEGO bricks, InstaSnow and Mars water excavation sensory tables, coloring pages and a sensory-friendly chemistry experience,” a press release states. “The center’s Spark!Lab Classroom will serve as a respite room and quiet space for visitors.” Families must pay the museum’s regular admission fees, which people can find more information about at www.mi-sci.org/visit. They vary between $14 and $23 for nonmembers. “Judson Center staff will be on hand to provide information on the agency’s Autism Connections program, which offers a comprehensive continuum of care for families, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, diagnostic evaluations, parent training, social skills groups, and speech and occupational therapy,” the release states. “Services are available at sites in Royal Oak, Farmington Hills, Ann Arbor, Warren and Flint.”

FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale is seeking applications for its new Community Police Advisory & Review Board. The board, according to the city, “seeks to improve transparency and build relationships between the community and Ferndale Police Department.” The city is looking for five residents to serve on the board. “All interested people are encouraged to apply; preference will be given to those with experience in the fields of mental health; law enforcement; mediation; social work; diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI); restorative justice; public administration; or other related fields,” the release states. The posting states that applications will be reviewed in May. For more information on the board and to apply, visit www.ferndalemi.gov.

TEAM GUTS CAMP RETURNS OAKLAND COUNTY — Team GUTS will be offering its annual summer camps in June and July for children, teens and adults with special needs. According to a press release, the Team GUTS Fun & Fitness Camp will feature “a variety of fitness activities including athletic fitness training, sports skills, obstacle courses, martial arts, dance, daily nature walks and

more. Additionally, we will have nutritional activities where campers learn how to prepare tasty, health-conscious snacks to enjoy!” The camp will be held from 9 a.m. to noon during the weeks of June 19-23, June 26-30, July 10-14 and July 17-21. It will be held at the Hunter Community Center, located at 509 Fisher Court in Clawson. The camp is for those ages 7 and older, and the cost is $250 a week. For more information, visit www.teamgutsmichigan.com.

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HUNTINGTON WOODS — The city of Huntington Woods will host its community cleanup day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 22. According to a news release, the city will hold the cleanup at several locations throughout Huntington Woods. The locations are Burton Community Park, the Gillham Recreation Center and the library grounds, Reynolds Park and Mary Kay Davis Park. The cleanup will include cleaning, raking and weeding around these areas. People can sign up at www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F44AAA82BAA8-community. Attendees are asked to bring rakes, gloves, shovels and other necessary items for the cleanup.

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Retired Secret Service agent’s career is presidential BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — When protecting the president of the United States, anything can happen. “You always have to expect the unexpected wherever you are at,” said Radford Jones, a retired special agent of the Michigan Division, U.S. Secret Service. During his career as a Secret Service agent, Jones provided security for six presidents: John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan. Secret Service protection continues long after presidents leave office. On March 29, the Lake Orion resident spoke to about 35 people who attended the Macomb Community College’s Macomb Organization for Retiree Enrichment program at the Lorenzo Cultural Center on the college’s Center Campus. MORE is a lifelong learning initiative that is offering courses through May 18. Through a slideshow presentation, personal stories and photo collection, Jones recalled several events during his tenure, including the time the Secret Service figured out how to get Reagan’s 20-car motorcade to a small backyard barbecue Jones in Hamtramck. Jones also recalled an incident that occurred on Easter Sunday in 1966 during Johnson’s administration. “Myself and another agent were on duty,” said Jones, who grew up in Hillsdale. “It’s about 9 a.m. and the White House operator calls us and she says we just got word from the press that an individual says he’s going to burn himself in front of the See JONES on page 10A

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Retired Secret Service agent and Lake Orion resident Radford Jones served under six presidents: John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan. During his presentation March 29 at the Lorenzo Cultural Center in Clinton Township, Jones shared details of a time in which Reagan visited Detroit.

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who can be leaders inside and outside the field and ambassadors for not just the USFL and the Panthers, but the city of Detroit as a whole. Dance wise, just the most skilled and technical dancers out there.” Lanzetta, a Western Michigan University graduate, previously cheered for the NBA’s Indiana Pacers and most recently the Detroit Lions from 2017-2021. An Ann Arbor native and coach for Michigan State University’s elite competitive dance team, it’s a full-circle moment for the former Lions cheerleader as she pioneers the start of the Panthers cheerleading team that will play their home games at Ford Field. “It’s exciting to be back,” Lanzetta said. “Ford Field is my home.” Not only is it a homecoming for Lanzetta, but also Ferndale native Valerie P. as she makes her way back to Ford Field. A Detroit Pistons dancer from 20062009 and a Lions cheerleader from 20152018, the self-proclaimed “Tom Brady of dance” due to her in-and-out of retirement decisions has come out of retirement for the

second time in her career to cheer for the Panthers. Teammates with Lanzetta on the Lions cheerleading team, Valerie said she couldn’t pass up an opportunity to be a part of something special. “This is such a great opportunity,” Valerie said. “Especially being teammates with Jenna (Lanzetta), this is just something I wanted to help support her with.” The Panthers will open the season on April 16 against the Houston Gamblers but will host the New Jersey Generals in their home opener on April 30 at Ford Field. Ford Field is set to host nine games this season between the Panthers and the Philadelphia Stars, who will also call Ford Field home this season, and tickets start at $25 at theusfl.com. As the Panthers cheerleaders get ready to bring a new wave of game-day experiences in Panthers history, they will also look to make an impact in the community as well. “The more that we’re out there in the community and there on game days cheering with fans, we’re going to get a lot more recognition,” Lanzetta said. Call Staff Writer Jonathan Szczepaniak at (586) 498-1090.

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BERKLEY — Two people were cited for drag racing at 8:50 p.m. March 26 near Woodward Avenue and West 12 Mile Road. According to the report, an officer was in the area of Woodward and 13 Mile Road and observed a black Dodge Charger drag racing alongside a green Dodge Charger. Police tracked the black Charger as traveling at 82 miles per hour and the green Charger at 72 mph. Police conducted a traffic stop of the two vehicles. A 23-year-old Warren man was the driver of the green Charger, and an 18-year-old Oxford man was the driver of the black Charger. The men were released at the scene, but the vehicles were impounded.

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BERKLEY — A 31-year-old Harper Woods woman was arrested for operating while intoxicated, child endangerment and driving with a suspended license at 3:04 a.m. March 26 near Woodward Avenue and West 11 Mile Road. The report stated that police observed a Ford Edge failing to maintain its lane on Woodward, traveling at speeds of 55 mph in a 45 mph zone. Upon pulling over the vehicle, police found a 4-year-old child lying in the back seat and not buckled up. Police reportedly detected an odor of intoxicants coming from the woman. The woman, who had left a birthday party, denied consuming alcohol. She reportedly didn’t do well on her sobriety tests and refused to take a breath test. She was placed under arrest. The woman’s husband was called to the scene to pick up the child. — Mike Koury

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White House (to protest) against the war in Vietnam.” Johnson was not at the White House at the time. Jones, who learned of the man’s name, quickly went to the northwest gate to “see what’s going on.” The agent then ventured down the White House sidewalk, passing about 50 people dressed for Easter Sunday, including a woman holding a little girl’s hand. Jones then spotted a man coming towards him carrying two paper bags. “I notice the bags are stained. As he got a little bit closer, I noticed he had matches and he’s trying to light them, so I hollered his name,” he said. “He looked at me and I dove at him. We’re wrestling around trying to get the gasoline away from him. Finally, we got him handcuffed. Fortunately, he wasn’t able to set himself on fire because I think some people would have gotten seriously injured. I always think back to the lady with the little girl, whether she may have been burned also.” A decade later, Jones was involved in the planning of Carter’s inauguration in 1977, which set a new precedent for the 1.7mile parade route. “Most presidents have ridden in a car and gotten out at the Treasury Building and they’ve walked to the White House,” Jones said. Carter, however, told organizers he wanted to walk the entire route down Pennsylvania Avenue rather than be driven. Security wasn’t crazy about the idea, but Carter’s idea prevailed. “Isn’t the best security a surprise?” Carter asked Jones. “He said if no one knows I’m going to walk the route it will be a surprise. So, we walked the entire route.”

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Robert Kennedy’s assassination in June 1968 was a shock. Jones was off duty when his wife told him the news. Jones shared details of the senator’s funeral train procession from New York City to Washington, D.C. “They put the casket on top of chairs in the train so people could see it,” Jones remembered. “There were all types of people along the route. It was heartening to see the respect they had for the senator.” Six months later, the senator’s widow,

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METRO DETROIT — The contract for the Oakland Talking Book Service at the Rochester Hills Public Library has been renewed, giving Oakland County residents who are unable to read or use standard printed materials as a result of temporary or permanent visual or physical limitations at least five more years of service. At a Feb. 16 meeting, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners pledged to continue supporting the library’s Oakland Talking Book Service for the next five years — in an amount not to exceed $150,840 annually with a 3% annual increase — through Dec. 31, 2027. “I am pleased we could extend this contract,” Oakland County Commissioner Marsha Gershenson said in a statement. “This program offers residents free access to talking books, magazines, Braille options, and thousands See BOOKS on page 14A

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ROYAL OAK — A woman who fled from police and whose encounter led to police gunfire pleaded guilty to multiple charges last month. Veronica McClain, 46, of Holly, pleaded guilty March 1 to five charges dating back to an interaction with Royal Oak police in December. She was charged with third-degree fleeing and eluding, malicious destruction of police property, resisting and obstructing a police officer, reckless driving and no operating license. McClain is scheduled to be sentenced at 1 p.m. April 12. According to her attorney, Danien Woodson, the plea deal that McClain agreed to will include substance abuse and mental health treatment, which came at McClain’s request. Woodson also stated that their hope is that no jail time will be included in the sentence. “She has been in (jail) since she’s been charged,” Woodson said. “So she’s already done a few months. So the hope is that if there is a jail time sentence, it will be for time served with additional probation with the programs that she needs.” McClain was arrested Dec. 15 after police attempted to stop her at 1:08 a.m. for a traffic violation near Crooks and West 14 Mile roads, but she fled the scene. Police

used spike strips in an attempt to stop her Chevy Tahoe near Big Beaver and Crooks roads, but she continued to flee, getting on southbound Interstate 75 with one wheel having lost its tire. McClain’s vehicle eventually crashed into another vehicle stopped at a stoplight on eastbound Seven Mile Road in Detroit. Royal Oak police statMcClain ed that she attempted to flee again and when she did, the rear of her vehicle fishtailed and hit a Royal Oak officer, pushing him into the car that she initially hit at the intersection. This caused the officer to draw his weapon and fire it. “At that point, the officer ended up shooting at the vehicle, too, because it’s justified in that sense of his life was endangered for being struck by her vehicle, as she’s been ordered to stop and to exit her vehicle and she continued to flee at that point,” Royal Oak Police Lt. Al Carter previously said. Neither McClain nor her 24-year-old son, who was in the Tahoe, were injured. McClain was placed under arrest by police. Her son was released with no charges against him. Michigan State Police took the shooting incident under investigation. Royal Oak police and MSP could not be reached to comment on if the investigation still is ongoing. Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.

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METRO DETROIT — Each year, Michiganders eagerly wait for Old Man Winter to take his final breath and allow Mother Nature to usher in spring with new life. For those who have been shut inside all winter, spring brings much-needed fresh air and allows for reconnecting with nature. Local libraries encourage the public to get their hands dirty and start a garden this season by offering seed libraries. There are currently 130 active seed libraries in Michigan and around 600 nationwide, according to Bevin Cohen, who created the Michigan Seed Library Network as a connection tool to promote and develop seed libraries. Cohen is a Michigan-based author specializing in herbalism, seed saving and sustainability practices through the homestead project he and his wife own, called Small House Farm in Sanford. Though each seed library differs slightly from the next, the general model allows library-goers to “check out” seed packets of different plant varieties such as vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers and even Michigan native plants, which attract vital pollinators like bees and butterflies. Typically, libraries limit how many seed packets can be checked out at a time and encourage seed saving so that they can replenish their supply. Professional seed saver Cohen explains that the process isn’t as complicated as it may seem. “It’s pretty simple. The first detail is learning how to identify when the seeds are ready to be harvested, which varies from one crop to the next,” Cohen said. Cohen said that knowing where the seeds are and when they’ll be ready is crucial in seed saving. “With things that (are) easy to grow, like beans and peas, we’re harvesting the seeds themselves, so those are really easy to identify. Plants like tomatoes and peppers will change from green to red, signifying their ripeness. Therefore, the seeds are ready to go. With some things that we grow and eat, we are already saving the seeds without realizing it, like when you extract the seeds from a melon before eating it.” According to Cohen, seeds don’t have a strict expiration date; as long as they are stored in a cool, dark location, they can re-

main viable for many years. If stored in an airtight container in a freezer, they might be able to last for decades at a time. Cohen does specify that there is an exception to this rule: Seeds for parsnips, spinach and most onion varieties tend to lose their viability after the first year. Every year, the Michigan Seed Library Network showcases a different seed with Michigan roots through their “One Seed, One State” initiative. One Seed, One State unites seed libraries across the state under one common goal to grow the same plant. This year’s seed is Grand Rapids lettuce, which is described as an easy-to-grow frilly, non-bitter leaf lettuce that can be eaten as early as 28 days after planting. The “father of forced lettuce,” Eugene Davis, developed Grand Rapids lettuce in the late 1800s. Since this variety of lettuce is known to be cold hardy, it is credited with establishing the greenhouse winter lettuce industry in Grand Rapids, which supplied the Great Lakes region with lettuce for decades. The Michigan Seed Library Network served over 200 seed libraries with One Seed, One State kits in 2023, and Cohen estimates that nearly 900 individuals attended the seventh annual Central Michigan Seed Swap, an event inviting people to “Swap, share and share!” It was held Feb. 25. Lisa Martin, the branch librarian at the Warren Civic Center Library, is excited to announce the arrival of seed libraries at all four Warren libraries this April and that they will be participating in this year’s One Seed, One State project. Currently, the Civic and the Burnette Branch libraries are collecting seed donations of leftover seed packets (unopened or partial packets) to start their seed library. All donations must be labeled and placed in sealed bags, packets or envelopes. If you write your name on your donations, you’ll be entered in a drawing this fall for a gift card. Additionally, Cohen will be hosting a “Seed Saving 101” workshop at the Civic Center Library 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 6. Martin said that much of the inspiration for Warren’s seed libraries came from the Ferndale Area District Library’s impressive seed library model. Adult services librarians Sarah Bowman and Michelle Williamson have been running the seed library in Ferndale for three years now. Williamson explained that the Ferndale Garden Club

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initiated the founding of the seed library just a year or so prior to her involvement and still plays an active role in educating library-goers on sustainable garden practices. The Ferndale Garden Club and Cheryl English from Black Cat Pottery will host “It’s Easy To Be Green,” which will help attendees with educational tools and practices to promote environmental sustainability within their gardens, at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 16. Ferndale’s seed library is host to a wide array of seed offerings, including Michigan native plants like milkweed varieties that draw in pollinators, which are donated by their partner, the Ferndale Monarch Project. “I think people think weeds and assume the plants are ugly,” Bowman said. “And they aren’t going to be cut flowers like you see from a florist. They’re sustainable, drought tolerant, deer tolerant and pollinator friendly. They aren’t necessarily going to be a neat little row of flowers. It’s more of a wild vibe.” Amber Quesenberry, a homeschool mom of four and board member of the Rochester Pollinators, planted her first pollinator garden in 2020 from a plan in the Rochester Pollinators brochure. Since then,

Rochester Pollinator board members Amber Quesenberry, left, and Stephanie Bordo Smith pose with some of the seeds featured in the seed library. Photo by Marilyn Trent

the Quesenberrys have planted over 1,100 plants in their front yard, which they’ve neatly curated to display that native plant gardens can still be manicured. With help from Mulberry Hill Wildlife, Quesenberry

worked to redesign her yard to target different species. Now her yard is home to a birdfriendly garden, a bumblebee garden and a butterfly garden. Quesenberry contacted Marilyn Trent, the founder of the Rochester Pollinators, a few years back when her children became fascinated by pollinator conservation. Trent is an entrepreneur with a passion for ecology and wildlife preservation. Trent started the Rochester Pollinators in 2019 with the intention of educating and providing resources to preserve the Monarch butterfly and pollinator population. The Rochester Pollinators work to spread awareness and engage local communities in planting Michigan native plants in public and privately owned landscapes. Some of their outreaches include their annual native plant sale, where they sell a variety of native plants that can be selected by light, soil and moisture needs. Orders can be placed online at https://rochesterpollinators. org and picked up on May 20 or 27 at the Downtown Rochester Farmers Market. The Rochester Pollinators have a seed library at Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve for those wishing to start from seeds. They offer native seeds such as purple coneflower, black-eyed Susans and milkweed varieties. Contrary to common belief, wild plants can

be grown in deep containers for those with limited yard space; the Rochester Pollinators provide more information on how to do this successfully under their “Resources” section. Quesenberry has donated many of the seeds she’s saved from her own gardens. “We shouldn’t have to convince people that these are gorgeous plants to put in your yard. Some of them have the most beautifully intricate blooms and stunning leaf patterns. Because we live here, we should be seeing these native plants everywhere. Yet, you can’t really find them at garden centers.” She advises new gardeners to throw out everything they’ve learned about gardening and not to take themselves too seriously, as gardening is a fun experiment of trial and error. “It’s all about changing what we think is beautiful and recognizing that our Michigan natives are just as beautiful as the other nursery plants and give back so much more to your garden landscape,” Quesenberry said. “I had to get really excited about finding holes in leaves because these plants are meant to be eaten. It’s a shift in what we thought gardening was. We’re not gardening for ourselves anymore. We’re gardening for nature.” To learn more about seed libraries, visit miseedlibrary.org, and for gardening resources, visit hwww.smallhousefarm.com.

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of interesting reading materials.” The free service — administered by the Rochester Hills Public Library since 2012 through the Library of Congress’ National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled — loans talking books and magazines, large print books, Braille and talking book players to Oakland County residents of all ages with temporary or permanent low vision or blindness, or a physical, perceptual or reading disability that prevents them from using regular print materials. Alice Cruz, the Oakland Talking Book Service librarian, said the service is a lifeline for those seeking access to assistive technology training, digital audiobooks and e-books, talking books on cassette, large print materials, and Braille materials. “I hear, on a daily basis, what an impact this program has on our patrons’ lives,” Cruz said. “I talk to people who, literally the moment they wake up, they start their books, and they are listening to it until they go to sleep. For a lot of people, they are no longer able to watch television, so it is their main form of entertainment — especially for the last few years, over COVID, when a lot of people were very isolated, this really was a lifeline for them. We heard on a daily basis how grateful people were to have this service available.” Library Director Juliane Morian said Oakland Talking Book Service has been crucial for county residents who need vision and audio support. In 2022, the service circulated over 100,000 items to nearly 1,000 patrons countywide, and library staff provided 321 adaptive technology instruction sessions for visually impaired patrons, hosted 26 programs, and served 227 patrons who attended those programs in person or remotely.

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Library patrons search the large print collection in the Outreach and Oakland Talking Book Service Department at the library. “Providing these services in one local library rather than spreading them out to numerous libraries across the state or relying on services in Lansing, MI stretches tax dollars and creates a greater impact for each county community,” Morian said in a statement. Under the program, a talking book player and materials are mailed to patrons at no cost. There are also no costs to register for the program and no overdue fees involved. “A lot of people can go to their local library and listen to books on CD, but what’s nice about our program is with the book cartridges, patrons aren’t having to keep track of 10 CDs, because we can fit up to 20 books on one cartridge, and they don’t have to drive to the library to return it or anything,” Cruz said. “Because we work with the Library of Congress, we have a large selection of books, so they are not limited to what their local

library has.” In addition to materials sent via mail, all eligible individuals also have access to tens of thousands of books and dozens of maga-

zines available for download through the National Library Service’s Braille and audio reading download site. Oakland Talking Book Service at the Rochester Hills Public Library also provides a number of programs, resources and personal assistance to county residents with disabilities, including assistive technology training, book clubs, low vision expos, on-site workshops, large print mail order service, books on digital cartridge, digital talking book machines, books in Braille, described videos and DVDs, and more. Justin Wilcox, an OTBS patron, said reading is a gift often taken for granted. “Learning to read braille with my fingertips allows me to see the words again. Thank you to OTBS for giving me a valuable skill,” Wilcox said in a statement. The Oakland Talking Book Service at Rochester Hills Public Library is located at 500 Olde Towne Road in Rochester or online at www.rhpl.org. Under the departments tab, click on “Oakland Talking Book Service.” For more information about the Oakland Talking Book Service, call (800) 7444542 or (248) 650-7150 or email OTBS@ rhpl.org. Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.

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Permanent full-time Senior Staff Secretary position $41,122 - $49,817 (40 Hours per week) includes benefit package. Successful completion of Civil Service Examination is required, and applicants must meet all requirements set forth in the Employees Civil Service Ordinance. Pre-employment background investigation and substance abuse testing is required. Interested, applicants must submit application to the Clinton Township Employees Civil Service Commission, 40700 Romeo Plank Rd., Clinton Township, MI 48038 on or before the close of business, Monday, April 17, 2023. The Charter Township of Clinton is an Equal Opportunity Employer, applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or disability. For further information pertaining to this position or to download employment application please refer to www.clintontownship. com, click on Employment. 0391-2314

Help Wanted General

FACILITIES STAFF WORKER at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center. One position open: full-time (days). Review position at https://bbart center.org/bbac-jobs/

HIRING

Additional opportunity for part-time position driving the city’s SMART bus for senior transportation M-F, 8:30am 3:30pm (days & times may vary).

CLEANING PEOPLE NEEDED IN YOUR AREA, Couples Welcomed, Days, Evenings, & Weekends, Part-Time/Full-Time.

586-698-7324

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Brick Work

BATHROOM REMODELING

MOUTON'S MASONRY

ELITE RENOVATIONS, LLC.

Licensed/Insured References

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586-216-2124

Bathrooms

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0309-2314

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Any & all masonry repairs. Brick, block, steps, chimneys, porches-tuckpointing, Cement work, mortar-matching. 25-yrs experience. Free-estimates. References/Insured.

248-252-5331

10% OFF ORDERS BEFORE APRIL 15th! Driveways, Sidewalks, Stamped-Concrete, Patio's, Aggregate Cement, All-Brick-Work, Porch & Chimney Rebuilds, Tuck-pointing, Military/Senior-Disc.

586-843-8543

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SPRING SPECIALS ON Brick Pavers, Roof Repairs & Complete Roof Installs. All-Brick-Repairs/&-Stone, Chimneys/Porches, Tuck-Pointing, Fully-Insured 10%-Senior/Veteran-Disc.

586-443-3362 Give us a Call!

Brick Work

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586-822-5100

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All Masonry Work Bricks, Stones, Pavers, Blocks, Porches, Chimneys. Tuckpointing. 26-yrs experience Insured, Free Estimates.

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Carpet Cleaning

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Cement

# A-1 DRIVEWAYS Parking Lot Repair Cement & Asphalt Residential & Commercial

Driveway Experts FREE ESTIMATES • SENIOR DISCOUNTS CALL TODAY

586-604-5393 Licensed & Insured

0025-2242

VETERAN OWNED

Cement

Electrical

Gutters

ROZE CEMENT LLC

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CONCRETE, MASONRY & LANDSCAPING

Andre-586-354-7791

Cleaning Service

586-747-2354

AAA Susie Q's Cleaning & Restoration

Commercial/Residential Concrete Placement Fully Licensed | Bonded & Insured

Steves.concrete@yahoo.com Builder License #2101118415

Phone: 248-588-9808

0290-2312

FREE ESTIMATES

Steven E Cochran President/Owner

Cement

The Only Master-Certified! Multi-Service-House Cleaning-Specialist! 28th-year/experience more services offered. Wall/washing/windows/up holstery/carpets/strip wax/grout. Clean/Trustworthy Registered/Insured NOW HIRING!!!

CLEANING LADY

ALLEN CEMENT

a.k.a "The Driveway Guy"

Established 1999 Driveways/Garage Floors/Patios, etc. Licensed/Insured Check out Allen Cement on Facebook!

Vern Allen

586-457-1300

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

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

248-890-8830

POBLETE CEMENT Brick Pavers, LLC. •Driveways •Patios •Porches •Steps •Stamp •Color •Exposed •Floors •Walks •Licensed/Insured 30+years! Troy, MI

248-743-1220 248-496-4964(Cell)

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Hotchkiss Electric

586-291-3143 Lic.#6211028

586-755-3636 Father & Son

Master Electricians

Dr. Electric

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

586-634-1152

FREE ESTIMATES

(248) 481-6919 (586) 731-7226

BEST-Price-Period

CASTLE ELECTRIC

0026-2242

Cement

Elite Concrete Services, LLC.

586-925-8764

Decks/Patios 2023 SPECIALS

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

586-260-5218 Drywall

RETIRED MASTER DRYWALL FINISHER Willing To Do Your Small Job Repairs. Professional Drywall, Hanging, Taping. W/35yrs. experience. Free-estimates.

Rick (586)790-0006

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

Fence Service ELEGANT FENCE & SUPPLY

248-254-2027

Serving Macomb/Oakland Residential/Commercial All Types of Fence Insured-Free Estimates Senior/Veterans Discount

Gutters *”STEVE'S SEAMLESS GUTTERS”. Made & installed on the spot. 5”&6” Gutter Cleaning. Tree trimming, exterior painting, power washing.

586-778-3393 586-531-2111

Since 1999 TOP QUALITY mesh guards. NO BIG BOX PRICES! CONTRACTOR DIRECT TO CUSTOMER !! WARRANTY!! FREE ESTIMATES

248.242.1511

GUTTERS & WINDOW CLEANING INSURED TOM MICOLI

313-656-9402

Handyman Services A#1 SERVICES:

Plumb/Elec Roof-Leaks/Shingles/ Roof Vents/Chimney Caps GUTTER SERVICE: Clean/Repair/Install Guards SIDING SERVICE: Vinyl-Siding/Alum-Trim/ Gable Vents/Shutters/ Insured/Reliable

248-892-1927

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586-822-5100

Free-Estimates

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Call- 248-219-2486

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Landscaping & Water Gardens DOLL'S LANDSCAPING

SPRING CLEAN-UPS! Shrub & Tree-Trimming, Planting, Removal. Mulch, Sod Installation, Pavers, Garden/ Retainer Walls, Porch Steps, Raise Backyards/Drain Tiles, Powerwashing/ Sealing, Power rake, Aeration, Seeding, Debris Removal

586-634-0033

Call Frank 248-303-5897

TIMELESS PAINTING L.L.C.

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• Interior & Exterior • Drywall Patching & Repair • Staining and much more

Lawn Maintenance

2023 SPRING 586-260-5218

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Now Accepting New Clients in Macomb and Oakland County! Immediate Response Times! Please Call or Text Alex For Instant Quote.

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PREFERRED

LANDSCAPING

Spring Clean-ups, Lawn cutting, Fertilizing, Trimming, Planting, Powerwashing and Sealing, Hauling and Delivery, Gardening Rototilling, Misc Services. Senior/Veteran Discounts!

248-739-9779 Painting

586-792-3117

PETE'S PAINTING SPRING SPECIAL! 10% OFF Specializing in Great Rooms, Special Pricing For Decks, Interior/Exterior, Residential/Commercial. Special pricing for vacant homes. Senior discount, Free-Estimates, Insured.

We Now Accept Venmo, Cash, Check, PayPal, ETC.

Painting

(586)229-4267 American Painting

PRO TOUCH PAINTING LLC.

Interior/Exterior, Residential/Commercial. Power washing, caulking, deck staining, varnishing, wallpaper removal. Drywall repair/installation. Insured. Free-estimates.

586-489-7919

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

586-354-3032 248-974-4012

Restriction May Apply

$50 OFF Sump Pump Installation * $30 OFF Any Plumbing Service

888.572.0928 586.585.1862

Ask for Tony! 248-894-5804

*N & J Professional Painting

Financing Available

FREE Camera with Drain Cleaning

in Out of P

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www.MotorCityPlumber.com

ting

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

• Wood Repair • Power Wash • Free-Estimates

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RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

**CLUTTER GUY'S**

Repairs & Installation Master Plumber • Fully Licensed & Insured Senior Citizen & Military Discounts 100% Guarantee

Complete Interior/Exterior

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Hauling & Waste Removal

Drainage System Professionals Beat The Spring Rush, SIGN-UP-EARLY! New-Construction, Yard-Drainage, Grading, Sod/Seed, Retaining Walls/Walkways/Patios, Senior/Military-Discounts Credit-Cards-Accepted

Family Owned & Operated

0355-2235

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

Motor City Plumbing & Drain

2 BROTHERS PAINTING

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

248-495-3512

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

586-722-8381

Roofing Master Plumber, Licenced and Insured for all of your Plumbing Needs • ASSE Certified Backflow Testing • Backwater Valves- Prevent Flooding • Drain and Sewer Cleaning with Camera • Water Heater Repair or Replacement • Sump Pumps Repair or Replacement Servicing the Tri- County area for over 30 years *Senior/Military discounts available

Call Us Today for your Free Estimate

(248) 740-7643 or 1(800)441-0525 www.capitalplumbingmi.com

Plumbing

MASTER PLUMBER

WATERWORK Plumbing.com

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

248-904-5822 Lic.#8109852

Now Hiring!!!

WOW PAINTING Residential/Commercial

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

248-990-5388

wowpaintingmi.com

0378-2314

ALLTIMATE OUTDOOR SERVICES

0325-2302

AA4DABLE HANDYMAN

Plumbing

Painting

0062-2304

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Handyman Services

586.421.5520 586.524.6752 ANDY'S PLUMBING

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

10%/Senior/Military/Discounts

Lic#-8004254

•Drain Cleaning •Sewer Camera •Water Heaters •Sump Pumps •Backflow Testing

CHERRY CONSTRUCTION ROOFING Residential/Commercial Free-Estimates Senior Discounts Fast, Reliable, Licensed/Insured Builder, General Contractor Leave Detailed Message

586-291-2647

CITY ROOFING

-Commercial & Residential Roof Repairs -Full Roof Replacement (Shingles) -Flat Roof Replacement -24/7 Emergency Repairs -Eavestroughs (Gutters) and Leaf Guard Installations.

586-733-3004

cityroofinginc@gmail.com

248-542-8022

Same Day Emergency Service Available Reliable/Experienced License#8003885

Powerwashing AJʼs PRESSURE CLEANING & SEAL COATING •Stamped Concrete (remove milky or cloudy film) •Exposed Aggregate •Brick Pavers (resanding)

586-431-0591 Roofing AA4DABLE ROOFING

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

586-822-5100

Tree Service BERG BROS. LLC. “Fully insured, highly referred.” Senior discounts. Tree-removal, stump grinding, tree-trimming, hedging, shaping, Emergency-Service Residential/Commercial Free estimates!

(586)262-3060

DAVE'S TREE & SHRUB

25%-Spring-DISCOUNT Tree-Leaf-Removal/Trimming, Stump Grinding, Gutter-Cleaning, Season-Firewood, Junk/Scrap/Haul Removal, Free-Estimates. 10% Senior-Discounts. -FREE WOOD CHIPS-

(586)216-0904 www.davestree andshrub.com

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FREE ESTIMATES for Basement Flood Protection System

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COUPON

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Piping Repairs

COUPON

Package includes Furnace and A/C with UV Air Purifier or Hi-Efficiency Air Cleaner

ANY PLUMBING OR HVAC SERVICES

TANKLESS WATER HEATER

LIMITED TIME OFFER

WITH THIS COUPON EXCLUDES ALL OTHER OFFERS

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