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Farmington Hills mayor extols a ‘bright future’ at State of the Cities address
BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
FARMINGTON HILLS — Joy, optimism and resilience was the theme of Farmington Hills Mayor Theresa Rich’s State of the Cities address, which was delivered April 1 at the auditorium inside The Hawk.
Rich and Farmington Mayor Joe LaRussa addressed the state of their respective cities in separate addresses.
Although the number of people who attended was not specified, according to Rich, it was the largest gathering for a State of the Cities event since its inception.
At the event, Rich addressed Farmington Hills’ accomplishments, ongoing efforts and future projects.
Rich began with a moment of silence to acknowledge the four Farmington Hills police officers and eight residents who were hospitalized due to a home fire that happened earlier that morning.
The mayor started her address by
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STATE OF OUR CITY IS STRONG’
FARMINGTON MAYOR SHARES POSITIVE REPORT AT STATE OF THE CITIES ADDRESS
BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — Farmington Mayor Joe LaRussa spoke about the strengths, history, challenges and future of the city at the 2025 State of the Cities event April 1 at The Hawk auditorium in Farmington Hills.
“The state of our community is strong; the state of our city is strong,” LaRussa said as he addressed an audience of approximately 400 people.
Those are among the reasons he remains convinced that, “Farmington is the best place to call a home, to run a business, and to build a life.”
LaRussa described Farmington as the “envy of the region,” which stemmed from WDIV-TV Channel 4 featuring the city in an “In Your Neighborhood” segment
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“The state of our community is strong; the state of our city is strong,” said Farmington Mayor Joe LaRussa at the State of Cities address at The Hawk in Farmington Hills April 1.
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Farmington Hills Mayor Theresa Rich shares the city’s accomplishments, ongoing events and future projects at a State of the Cities address at The Hawk April 1.
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SPORTS Farmington Hills Mercy softball ranked No. 1
BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com
FARMINGTON HILLS — Farmington Hills Mercy softball is off to a fantastic start this season after being ranked as the No. 1 team in Michigan at the Division 1 level.
The Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association ranking co-chairs put together the list before the season started and determined that the favorite heading into the year was Mercy.
“The preseason ranking is great,” Mercy head coach Corey Burras said. “I think that comes down to all of the coaches just appreciating Mercy and the athletes we breed and the type of ball we play.”
The recognition from the coaches association comes after a semifinal loss against Hudsonville High last year. Hudsonville ended up winning the state tournament and didn’t allow a run in each of the team’s final two games.
“The expectation is obviously really high,” Mercy shortstop Charlie Lambert said. “We were ranked No. 1 last year and lost in the semis. … We’re using that not as a negative thing, but as fuel for this year.”
At press time, Mercy was ranked No. 1, with Hudsonville ranked No. 2. There’s a metaphorical target on Mercy’s back every time the team steps on the field, and the girls aren’t running from it.
“There’s a lot of pressure on us that we feel every single game,” Lambert said. “Obviously, we have an end goal, and that’s to make it to the state championship.”
A state championship is a very realistic goal for this squad. The team is not only unbelievably talented, but is well-rounded in a way that provides no glaring weaknesses for opponents to pounce on.
“We have great pitching, we have great batting, we have great positions across the field,” Burras said. “We have a great dugout, too.”
So far this season, the team has not disappointed. At press time, Mercy was 5-1 and handling all of the expectations being thrown the program’s way.
“It’s our mindset that it is an obligation to prepare,” Burras said. “We don’t have a game off. … We work on our intensity in every game, every play, and every practice.”
The motivation comes naturally to a team that’s full of seniors and returnees from last season. The leadership of the unit is guiding the youth in the right direction.
“The senior class, we’ve been through a lot of challenges,” Mercy catcher Evelyn Miller said. “So (we’re) really helping those underclassmen and guiding them through those standards.”
Lambert and Evelyn Miller are two pillars of the program. The duo have been impact players for four years and are looking to win, while also showing the next wave of talented players what those standards at Mercy look like.
“They are a great picture of Mercy softball,” Burras said. “They have bought in. … Their strengths are that they have a strong desire to build a legacy at Mercy.”
Standards and expectations go beyond the softball field as well. So much so that while everyone else is wondering where Mercy finishes on the field, the program itself is more focused on self-growth and leaving a mark on the school.
“When it comes to expectations, it’s not necessarily that we sit back and judge our season (based) on our record,” Burras said. “Softball is much more than that. … We’re going to make great citizens, and that’s really how we’re going to be judged.”
Don’t let the lack of talk about hoisting a trophy at the end of the year come across as a lack of passion. This team wants to win and wants to win badly, and it’s talented enough to beat anyone in the state.
“When we think about dogpiling at Michigan State… that’s just the feeling we’re all pushing for,” Miller said. “It’s what we’re working for every single time. It’s on our minds 24/7. … It’s just all so personal and emotional to all of us.”
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Local physician faces sentencing for sex crimes against young athletes
BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
OAKLAND COUNTY — A local physician who provided medical assistance to youth hockey teams recently pleaded no contest to 28 counts, including for charges of criminal sexual conduct and sexual abuse.
He awaits sentencing April 29 in Oakland County Circuit Court in Pontiac.
The majority of the charges facing Zvi Levran, 68, of Farmington, stem from incidents of allegedly sexually abusing teenage boys, many of whom he reportedly met while providing medical assistance to youth hockey teams, according to a press release issued by Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald.
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The plea was entered in March. The charges against Levran, who had a urology practice in West Bloomfield, include 11 counts of criminal sexual conduct in the fourth-degree, 10 counts of criminal sexual conduct in the third-degree, three counts of criminal sexual conduct in the second-degree, two counts of child sexually abusive material, and two counts of child sexually abusive activity over several years.
According to McDonald, the ruling holds Levran accountable for his crimes and provides justice for his victims.
“The victims were heard, and their stories were believed. Zvi Levran is guilty,” McDonald stated via the release.
Each count of criminal sexual assault in the third-degree is punishable by up to 15 years in prison, according to the prosecutor. She intends to ask the court for a maximum sentence, according to the release.
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BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
FARMINGTON HILLS — Four Farmington Hills Police Department officers are being credited with saving eight people from a burning home in the 29000 block of 10 Mile Road April 1.
The officers and the residents were all hospitalized. The officers were released the following day. It was a Tuesday morning just before 5 a.m. when Farmington Hills 911 dispatch received a call about a fire at a home located near Middlebelt Road.
At a joint press conference with Farmington Hills Fire Department Chief Jon Unruh the afternoon of April 1, Farmington Hills Police Department Chief John Piggott said that officers arrived at the home within 90 seconds of getting the call.
The fire was in the front section of the home.
When police arrived on the scene, they kicked open a door, crawled into the home and called to those inside. Officers then pulled and carried those in the home to safety, using a flashlight to see through the black smoke that filled the house and help those inside see a way out, according to Piggott.
Once in the house, police saw a man who weighed approximately 300 pounds pinned between a cabinet and a wall unconscious, with a 7-year-old girl caught underneath him. According to Piggott, it appeared the man was carrying the girl in an effort to try to exit the home, but collapsed due to the smoke.
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Farmington Hills Police Department officers helped rescue residents from a home that was on fire April 1. The officers and the residents who were in the home were hospitalized.
Farmington Public Schools recognizes students who have made noticeable changes to better themselves
BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com
FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON
HILLS — On April 3, the Farmington Public School District recognized 12 students who have worked hard to better themselves.
“Today we are here to celebrate something truly powerful — the ability to turn challenges into triumphs; the ability to take setbacks and shape them into success,” said Farmington Public Schools Board of Education President Terri Weems. “Today we honor rewriting the narrative and proving that who we were yesterday does not define who we are tomorrow.”
Each of the students, who are in grades 7-12, were selected by an FPS staff person who had taken note of how far the student had come.
The students were presented with a star trophy after a catered breakfast at The Hawk in Farmington Hills. The ceremony was attended by the students, their families, numerous FPS staff and administrators, as well as school board members, city council members, mayors, and other local dignitaries.
“I applaud your dedication and perseverance,” Todd Anderson, who is a commander with the Farmington Public Safety Department, told the students. “Your journey to self-enlightenment and self-actualiza-
ABOVE: Alex Hernandez, a seventh grade student at Power Middle School, shows off the trophy and certificate he received for making positive changes in his life at the annual Farmington Public Schools Rise and Thrive Awards at The Hawk April 3. TOP: Jaden Hollins, a senior at North Farmington High School and 2025 Rise and Thrive Awards honoree, poses for a picture with English teachers Kristina Avant and Brittany Hauncher, who nominated him for the award because of the growth he has achieved and the confidence he has gained through the years.
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tion doesn’t stop here. You must constantly push yourselves to work hard. People will try to stop you and throw stumbling blocks in your path. Stay on course and focus on the future.”
The longstanding awards ceremony has had proven results in cementing students’ paths toward a bright future.
“I think this is one of the best things I attend all year round, because I love seeing young people recognized when they are able to turn things around when they weren’t necessarily going in a positive direction,” said Farmington Hills City Councilman Randy Bruce, who is also a psychologist and a mayoral candidate. “Then, with the help and support of their family, teachers, principals, and the community, they turn themselves around and they end up achieving great things.”
Nia Holland, who was the keynote speaker, is evidence of how impactful the awards program is. Holland said when she started at Farmington Harrison High School she was unsure of her path in life, and didn’t feel she had a purpose in school.
She said that she would often skip classes, didn’t have the best peer group, and
wasn’t focusing on her grades. However, she said that changed when teachers, especially psychology teacher Timothy Russell, and her guidance counselor, started to notice her and guided her in the right direction.
“Just getting that recognition from teachers and counselors that know you is very motivating,” said Holland, who graduated from Harrison in 2017.
Holland said that although she had started to make changes in her life, by receiving the award it restored and reinstated her faith in herself and her own abilities. She said the award “definitely” helped to propel her through the rest of high school.
“I really realized after getting that award that although I had some challenges… the people closest to me in the school had faith in my abilities,” Holland said. “I was able to get myself on a better path.”
She said with the guidance of Russell and her counselor she realized she had a passion for psychology, teaching others, helping other students, and all things learning. She said that inspired her to go to college for psychology.
She went on to graduate from Spelman College in Atlanta, before going on to the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where she earned a master’s degree in public health, health behavior and health education.
Holland is currently completing her doctorate degree in psychology at the University of Michigan. She said she would “love” to come back and work for Farmington Public Schools one day.
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”Organic media coverage is the direct result of the vision, policies and hard work of everyone at City Hall,” LaRussa said.
Home values are up in the city, according to the mayor. In 2024, the median sale price of a home in Farmington rose 2.2%, with homes valued 32% higher than other homes across the region in southeast Michigan, according to a report from the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments that LaRussa cited.
Although there were not many homes for sale in Farmington last year, according to LaRussa, more housing is coming.
“Housing inventory will come available in 2025 as our Hillside Townes and Legion Square (developments) make substantial progress toward completion.” LaRussa said. “These projects will bring new housing stock to Farmington — 80% faster than predicted.”
Safety strengthens a community, and Farmington continues to have one of the strongest safety records in Michigan, according to LaRussa.
The Farmington Public Safety Department, as part of its accreditation review,
reported an annual average of 10,212 documented contacts with citizens in the last five years, according to LaRussa. Of those, there was an average of only four citizens’ complaints per year.
“That’s .03% of the total interactions that our Public Safety Department has with its residents,” he said.
LaRussa commended the leadership of Public Safety Director Bob Houhanisin for partnering with Farmington Hills for ambulance transport services.
“Committed response times are down 58%, and in some cases actual response times have been reduced as much as 83%,” LaRussa said. “This kind of speed saves lives.”
Farmington celebrated its bicentennial in 2024, with a host of activities to commemorate the event. The 200-year-old city is rich in history but embraces modern technology to better serve residents.
“As a technology advocate and enthusiast in the private sector, I’ve seen firsthand how the implementation of digital workflow and software tools can improve productivity and quality, reduce errors, reduce wait times, and improve customers’ experiences,” LaRussa said.
Farmington is implementing digital permitting in the Building and Planning Department, according to LaRussa. He has
received positive feedback from other cities and contractors who use this. With the new system, he is expecting higher compliance with permit requirements, more accurate scheduling with work inspections, and higher productivity among staff. According to LaRussa, this will free up staff for more complex and creative work.
“These results will continue to move Farmington forward,” LaRussa said.
With Farmington being an older city, LaRussa called for the need to adapt to one of the city’s biggest challenges, which is having a water and sewer infrastructure system, as some parts are more than 75 years old.
“Renewing this infrastructure is not easy and it’s not cheap,” LaRussa said.
According to the mayor, last year alone, emergency repairs cost $614,000, due to a failure in the sewer line. According to LaRussa, this cost $5,430 per foot, compared to a cost of $148 per foot when the same action is planned in advance.
The emergency sewer failures are becoming more frequent and diminishing the city’s ability to save and pay for the upgrade, LaRussa noted.
“It’s like the car you want to replace but you can’t save up because it’s always in the shop,” said LaRussa, who is currently in discussions with the county to explore collabo-
rating with other communities also in need of renewing their water and sewer systems and getting a bond together.
If it comes to it, LaRussa is confident residents will come through.
“Farmington will do whatever is necessary to preserve and equip our community for the future,” he said.
LaRussa was joined at the State of the Cities event by the CEO of the Greater Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce, Susan Arlin, who hosted the event, as well as Peter Provenzano Jr., who is the chancellor of Oakland Community College.
“The chamber is a conduit for its members to connect with fellow businesses and community partners through powerful networking, promotion and education to achieve their goals,” Arlin said.
Sheila Hughes, a downtown Farmington business owner and member of the chamber, shared her perspective about the event.
“I attend these every year. I want to know what is happening in my city. I’m looking for information that might help my business,” Hughes said.
Hughes shared an optimistic perspective.
“I think the city does have a bright fu-
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Provenzano shared a similar perspective.
“The future looks bright,” he said.
According to Provenzano, OCC, which
has a campus in Farmington Hills, is experiencing its fifth consecutive year of enrollment growth, which is triple that of undergraduate institutions in Michigan. The college has also seen an increase in graduation rates for seven years.
“We are incentivizing them (students) to stay in school (and) take more classes,” Provenzano said.
Farmington Hills Mayor Theresa Rich and Farmington Public Schools Superintendent Kelly Coffin also spoke at the event.
According to court records, Levran was booked in November 2022 and remains in the Oakland County Jail.
McDonald shared what Levran’s plea means.
“Levran’s victims will not be re-traumatized by the burden of testifying at trial. It also spares them any further uncertainty about the outcome of this case,” McDonald stated via the release.
“The case has gone on for a long time. This was an important step to bringing it to resolution,” said Levran’s attorney, Jonathan Jones. “We expect that many of the complainant witnesses will speak at sentencing, as is their right. There is a lot to do to prepare for that and we look forward to that day.”
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Farmington Hills stakeholders attend a State of the Cities event at The Hawk April 1. Speakers at the event included Farmington Mayor Joe LaRussa, Farmington Hills Mayor Theresa Rich, Farmington Public Schools Superintendent Kelly Coffin and Oakland Community College Chancellor Peter Provenzano Jr.
acknowledging her administrative team and City Council.
“A mayor doesn’t get anything done by herself alone,” Rich said.
Rich noted the vibrant business community in the city and described Farmington Hills as a “regional powerhouse,” with international and national businesses coming to the city, including Comerica Bank, which is the largest business to come to Farmington Hills since the pandemic.
The Farbman Group, a commercial real estate and property management company, moved its headquarters to the city, joining international businesses Japan Solderless Terminals and Jing-Jin Electric.
With more than 75 Fortune 500 companies in Farmington Hills, the mayor also cited the opportunities for small business owners, as the city has been in the midst of performing a market study to enhance the Grand River Corridor.
A grant program has also been started to encourage redevelopment in previously overlooked areas.
In other positive news for the city, the Kirk Gibson Center for Parkinson’s Wellness is slated to open this year, with a range of therapeutic programs for individuals with Parkinson’s disease being offered free of charge.
The center is located on Northwestern Highway.
“Northwestern Highway has become a medical mile with the best medical providers,” Rich said.
According to her, there is “top-tier medical care” in the city, with other quality medical care within a 30-minute drive.
The police and fire departments are a cornerstone in any community for residents to feel safe and protected, and according to Rich, Farmington Hills is “one of the safest cities of its size.”
During her address, she shared that the Farmington Hill Police Department became the first police department in the state to provide mental health training to every officer and dispatcher.
“So they are ready to respond to mental health crises with empathy,” Rich said. “Our program, the one that our officers went through, is now a requirement for all recruits in Michigan police academies.”
The Farmington Hills Fire Department had nearly 13,000 incidents last year.
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Another focus of the mayor is to bring more public art to outdoor spaces. And aside from works of art, something else that is likely to capture people’s attention is a gateway sign with the city’s name on it that is set to be constructed at I-696 at Orchard Lake Road.
“This is an exciting way to welcome visitors and instill pride in our community,” Rich said.
According to Rich, a contract to begin construction on the sign was set to be presented at a City Council meeting April 14, after press time.
The mayor is working to implement the city’s master plan, which was developed with input from residents and is slated to shape the next 50 years.
“There is no doubt that the future is bright in Farmington Hills,” Rich said.
Following the address, a Farmington Hills resident of more than 25 years shared his perspective.
“I was encouraged by both the quality life of residents and the economic health of the city, because both are intertwined,” Chris Mellon said.
As part of the event, Farmington Public Schools Superintendent Kelly Coffin addressed the state of the district.
“Everything we do is based on our vision and mission,” Coffin said.
Coffin shared the district’s vision, which, according to her, was refreshed a few years ago.
“Together, with our diverse community, Farmington Public Schools is committed to provide each and every learner with equitable experiences to explore and develop their passions and interests in order to prepare for their future,” Coffin said.
How the vision is carried out on a daily basis, according to Coffin, is through the mission. According to a slide presented at the address, the mission is, “We are all safe in this environment as we Investigate, Grow, Explore, Reflect and Innovate.”
It is accomplished through an instructional framework that positions the learner at the center of the learning experience, providing authentic, real-world experiences and an environment of belonging where students feel seen and heard, Coffin explained.
The department was recognized by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission after an investigation conducted in
“I would have liked to have heard more about how the kids themselves are actually doing and learning,” Farmington Hills resident Jenny Mellon said after hearing the report about the district.
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Officers also assisted a man who was trying to get out of the house by having him crawl over the collapsed individual. Officers carried the girl to safety and dragged the unconscious man outside, where he regained consciousness.
Piggott discussed how the actions of the officers likely saved lives.
“I have no doubt in mind that if the officers were not actively tugging on them and calling to them and pulling them, they would have had no way to know how to get out of that house,” Piggott said. “We would have at least three fatalities.”
According to Piggott, the officers did not have ventilation equipment or special protective gear.
“The Fire Department will tell you it is the toxic chemicals that are in the smoke that are every bit as dangerous as the flames themselves,” he said. “You can see the rolling black smoke that is going over them. … They did not come out. They kept pursuing and penetrating in that house, trying to find more people.”
Piggott added that, “I couldn’t be more proud of the way our officers responded to
this event.”
Unruh shared some thoughts about the character of the police officers who went into the burning home.
“I think it’s natural,” he said. “(For) anybody who is a public safety professional, we’re out here to save the public and we’re out here to serve the public.”
The eight people inside the home ranged in age from 5 months to 32 years old, according to Unruh.
Crews were dispatched from all five of the Farmington Hills Fire Department stations. When the first of the 23-person crew arrived at the scene, the people living in the house were already outside.
Unruh described the scene as “chaotic,” as crews were providing life support treatment for smoke inhalation on the scene to the eight individuals living in the home and the four officers rendering aid.
Extinguishing the fire, which took about 15 minutes, also added to the chaos. The patients were transported to a local hospital, which took approximately 25 minutes from the time crews arrived on the scene, according to Unruh.
The four officers were later transported to DMC Receiving Hospital.
Officers Devin Hunt, Muhieddine (Dean) Turk and Timothy Shingleton were
put on ventilators. Officer Antoneta Bucaj was not on a ventilator, but was under observation, according to Piggott.
All of the officers were released from the hospital April 2. According to a press release from the city of Farmington Hills, they will continue their recovery until they are cleared to return to duty.
After initially being transported to a local hospital, the adults and children in the home were transferred to other hospitals.
Three of the individuals were reportedly in critical condition and three were in stable condition. Two were released, according to Unruh.
At press time, the other individuals who were hospitalized were also reportedly released and recovering. They were reportedly living with family members.
Officers also rescued two cats from the home, which were being treated at a local animal hospital, according to the release.
The house where the fire took place was a total loss, according to Unruh.
The home is owned by a faith-based organization and because of that, the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives — ATF — was notified. The federal law enforcement agency is responsible for investigating arson, explosives and other related crimes.
The Farmington Hills investigative team consists of Farmington Hills firefighters who are trained in fire investigation and Farmington Hills Police Department detectives, according to Unruh.
At press time, the fire was still under investigation.
The Farmington Hills investigative team did not notice anything suspicious after their first look, according to Unruh, who acknowledged the ATF’s assistance.
“We took advantage of their help. So that is the reason ATF is currently on the scene assisting our investigators,” Unruh said at the press conference. “Nothing should be read any further, as far as their involvement on the scene.”
According to Unruh, there were no working smoke alarms in the home.
“I can’t emphasize how much these small electronic things work, and they save lives every day,” he said. “And if you’re a Farmington Hills resident, you can call fire headquarters and you can get them installed for free. There is no doubt that if they would have had a working smoke alarm, we’d be having a different conversation, and probably, there would not be anybody in the hospital.”
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Farmington Public Schools announces new assistant superintendent
FARMINGTON — Rhonda Henry has been named the new assistant superintendent of innovation and strategic initiatives for Farmington Public Schools.
Henry previously served as the principal at Longacre Elementary School.
“I am deeply grateful for the experiences I have had over the past 17 years, working alongside Longacre’s dedicated staff, extraordinary students, and incredibly supportive families,” Henry stated via a press release. “I look forward to collaborating with staff, students, and community members across the district. Together, we will cultivate a culture of equity and innovation that empowers both staff and students.”
Henry will be filling a role formerly held by Farmington Public Schools Superintendent Kelly Coffin before she became the current superintendent.
“Her leadership has been exemplary in the District and we know that she will bring her expertise and energy to help move the District forward on a broader scale,” Coffin stated via the release.
Farmington High School has new assistant principal
FARMINGTON — Leon Wallace was selected to be the new assistant principal at Farmington High School. He began his new role March 10.
He serves alongside Christine Meussner, the school’s principal, and Lynda Shannon, the assistant principal.
“I am very thrilled to be joining Farmington Public Schools as an Assistant Principal at Farmington High School,” Wallace stated in a press release.
Wallace comes to the position with a range of experience. Most recently, he served as the dean of student support for Plymouth-Canton Community Schools. Prior to that, Wallace served in a variety of roles at Crestwood High School.
“We are so excited to have Mr. Leon Wallace join the admin team at Farmington High School,” Meussner stated via a press release. “Leon’s experience with restorative practices, intentional relationship building, and instructional best practices will be a great fit at FHS.”
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Traffic stop leads to discovery of open alcohol container
FARMINGTON — At approximately 4:30 a.m. April 3, an officer conducted a traffic stop due to an expired registration on Grand River Avenue near Power Road. During the investigation, a cup full of an alcoholic beverage was reportedly found. The driver was cited for having open intoxicants in the motor vehicle and released. According to a report from the Farmington Public Safety Department, the alcohol was discarded in front of the patrol dash cam.
Driver arrested for driving while intoxicated
FARMINGTON — At approximately 2:15 a.m. April 6, Farmington Public Safety Department officers conducted a routine traffic stop of a vehicle driving 63 mph in a 35-mph zone on Grand River Avenue near Cass Street. The driver was arrested for operating while intoxicated with a high blood alcohol content. The driver received a citation for the offenses and was held in custody and released when sober.
To report a crime call the Farmington Public Safety Department at (248) 474-4700.
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FARMINGTON HILLS — The Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s Wellness has selected Angee Ludwa as its director of programming. Ludwa will lead a team of 30 certified trainers and 50 volunteers in all the movement-based programs, following the InMotion Approach and incorporating a variety of group classes such as yoga, stretching, boxing, dance and strength-conditioning exercises. Along with her team, she will ensure that the programming at the center is of the highest quality and benefit to participants, according to a press release. When the Kirk Gibson Center for Parkinson’s Wellness opens later this year, it will be the first of its kind in Michigan. The center, which will be located at 31440 Northwestern Highway in Farmington Hills, will be a world-class facility where those impacted by Parkinson’s disease can access a range of activity-based programs, completely free of charge with no insurance required. Ludwa
FARMINGTON HILLS — The Salvation Army Farmington Hills Corps Community Center invites residents of Farmington, Farmington Hills, Southfield, Novi, Wixom, New Hudson and South Lyon to its free community lunch from noon-1 p.m. on Thursdays at 27500 Shiawassee Road in Farmington Hills. According to the Salvation Army, one in six children face food insecurity in Michigan. The community meal is intended to help local families in need combat food insecurity, while providing an opportunity to connect with neighbors. Those interested in helping the Salvation Army Farmington Hills Corps Community Center feed local families can pick up extra food at the grocery store and donate it to The Salvation Army, organize a food drive, or donate money. For more information, visit centralusa.salvationarmy.org/farmingtonhills.
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SPOTLIGHT ON HOMES
ADVANCE PREP KEY TO AVOIDING PROBATE AT WORST POSSIBLE TIME
BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — The last thing that a family wants amidst the passing of a loved one is to wind up in court. Figuring out how to share an estate is expensive, time-consuming, and complicated for many and probate court can lead to drama within a family unless the right steps are taken.
The most important step anyone can take to avoid probate court is to simply be prepared. It may sound fairly obvious, but making sure you have a will, trust, or some form of legal document involving your assets can go a long way in avoiding family tension.
“I’ve been practicing law for over 40 years. The best way to avoid the probate court is to prepare,” attorney Randall Shepard of Colbert, Shepard & Sadowski LLP said. “Talk to an attorney or talk to a specialist that can help you prepare your estate plan so that you don’t have to end up going through probate.”
There are several ways to organize assets in a way that prevents going to court. Trusts, ladybird deeds and wills can be simple ways to make sure your estate ends up in the right hands.
Probate also isn’t strictly used when someone passes away,
as a lot of families find themselves in court for guardianship and conservatorship.
“Conservatorship is, of course, when the court oversees the management of somebody’s finances,” Shepard explained. “You really want to avoid that at all costs if you can. You’re better off having that set up ahead of time.”
In order to prepare in advance, one of the best things a person can do is have an expert in their corner. There are so many possible outcomes in probate and having a specialist to help with documentation that “speaks the language” is sometimes all a client needs.
“My advice is to get someone to help you. Don’t try and do it yourself,” Shepard said. “It can be a nightmare… Try to have an attorney that helps you resolve your case, not make it worse.”
Arguably the most common reason for probate is housing. Real estate is something that many families end up going to court over and it is an area of law that can get very complicated very quickly.
“Especially in real estate, you can encounter some family situations where it can be contentious,” Re/Max First certified probate specialist Ray Nadolski said. “Do you want sons and
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The advice that is most commonly told from people that work in probate is about how to avoid it. Shutterstock image
Financial wellness doesn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of research, discipline and, of course, hard work.
at’s not something Community Choice Credit Union members have to navigate alone.
“Choice Map is the credit union’s nancial wellness program,” Community Choice Credit Union Product Design Manager Cat McMacken said. “We’re really proud of it for a couple of reasons, primarily because it’s a comprehensive approach to nancial wellness for our members wherever they are on their nancial journey. It’s about overcoming hardship and also optimizing your nancial outlook when you’re thriving.”
Choice Map is a complimentary service o ered to all Community Choice Credit Union members.
“Our members are always welcome to enroll in the Choice Map program and get started on that journey,” McMacken said. “It’s always free for members of the credit union.”
Find your way to financial wellness with Choice Map
at’s unique, McMacken said, as opposed to services at othernancial institutions that come with fees.
“We provide this free to our members because we want to make it accessible to everyone,” McMacken said. “Members can sign up at any time by contacting one of our 24 member centers across the state, where they are paired with a personal advisor.”
All personal advisors at Community Choice Credit Union are certi ed credit union nancial counselors.
“ ey bring an extra level of credibility to be able to provide that top notch nancial guidance to our members,” McMacken said.
From nding ways to save by making small adjustments to building nancial strength by cutting interest or simplifying debt reduction, the solutions found through Choice Map are in line with Community Choice Credit Union’s guiding purpose.
“Part of the credit union movement is people helping people,” McMacken said. “We know we want to be a positive force in the community and help improve the nancial
wellness of our members. It’s something we’re excited about and something we’re eager to be able to provide.
“We’ve always been, as a credit union, our members’ best partner in their nancial journey. We’ve been delivering this program in our member centers for about a year, and
Macken said. “A lot of thenancial wellness programs out there in the market are on one end of the spectrum: saving, budgeting, overcoming hardship or wealth management. We think of it more like an all-encompassing circle: save, borrow, simplify and protect.
we already have about 1,000 members enrolled,” McMacken said.
What they’re seeing are improved credit scores, consolidated debt, better ways to borrow and smarter ways to save.
“Having a simple, clear money management program to o er our members is needed now more than ever,” Mc-
It is a truly unique approach.”
To become a member, or to learn more about Choice Map if you’re already a member of Community Choice Credit Union, go to communitychoicecu.com/choice-map. For more information, stop by your local branch or call (877) 243-2528.
Why Community Choice?
Grow Your Savings with Ease.
Certificates of Deposit (CDs) are a flexible option that allow you to pick the deposit amount and term timeline to help you achieve your financial goals.
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TOP LEFT: Ken and Melody Klemmer, along with their dog, Cocoa Puff, love to drive their prewar 1931 MG D-Type Midget. Directly behind them is their 1930 MG
COUPLE GEAR UP FOR THE BRITISH INVASION
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — Ken and Melody Klemmer “are preservationists at heart.”
They live in a historic home built in 1925, and a favorite pastime is driving their antique cars. The Klemmers buy and sell different vintage models every few years.
“I’ve had American cars, Model Ts and involvement with the Franklins,” said Ken, who has also owned Austin-Healey, Lotus and Mini Cooper cars. “We don’t tend to keep them for very long. There are so many cool ones out there that we want them all. We buy them and we fix them up. We drive them for a year or two and then we sell them and buy something else.”
The newest collection includes a cerulean blue prewar 1930 “Wiggy” MG M-
TOP RIGHT: The prewar 1931 MG D-Type Midget is parked in front of the historic Farmington Hills home of Ken and Melody Klemmer.
M-Type.
RIGHT: The passenger compartment and frame sets off the cerulean blue prewar 1930 “Wiggy” MG M-Type that the Klemmers own.
Photos by Liz Carnegie
British
Type they bought in 2022, and a maroonish/black prewar 1931 “Edwin” MG D-Type they’ve owned since 2023. Neither car is its original color although the M-Types were available in blue. According to Ken, most early D-Types were black, and then green and red were available often in two-tones.
The Farmington Hills residents belong to several MG car clubs, including the Windsor-Detroit MG Club; the North American MMM Register, which stands for Midget, Magna and Magnette; and Melody is president of the Michigan Chapter of the New England MG T Register, and Ken is the vice president.
The couple attend many local British car shows or drive through country roads with other MG enthusiasts, stopping for ice cream, at cider mills or museums for friendship and camaraderie. The annual Old Car Festival at Greenfield Village in Dearborn is a favorite spot. The national Gathering of the Faithful is another regular haunt. There are a few different locations, and the Klemmers frequent the central show in the Midwest.
Ken has studied the history of the MGs extensively.
“This M-Type we have, they built 3,000 of those cars. Quite a few survived, I would say close to 500 worldwide, which is shocking for a car like that,” Ken said. “It was just a cheap sports car. It’s got a wood body. It rotted and rusted and it went through World War II. They were loved so much. People hung onto them and didn’t junk them when they got old.
“The D-Type is the rarest road car MG made. They only made 250 in total. There’s about 40 in the original condition still left. The guys at the MG factory would be shocked to know that we’re still driving these 100 years later,” Ken said. “MG was super prolific in the early years. They built a lot of different models. They were very innovative. There were some really interesting things with chassis and suspension.”
There are different groups of MGs, depending on the year the model was built. Because they are English cars, the steering wheel is on the right side.
“The Triple-M cars are the cars we like to specialize in. Those were built from 1929 through 1935, 1936,” Ken said. “The TripleM cars had innovative suspension systems. Very quick steering, very nimble cars, very
lightweight.”
The style also had small, high-RPM engines with overhead cams.
“The overhead cam was kind of unusual for that time. It made for a very high revving engine,” Ken said. “These cars were all raced in amateur and professional racing. The racing scene in the 1930s in England was big, and then a lot of those cars would go over to Europe to race there as well.”
The Klemmers take out their cars often, several times a week, even in less-thanfavorable weather. That includes trips to the grocery store, meetings and out to dinner. There are times they feel like they are in a time warp and even dress in 1930s clothing and wear race jackets. A third passenger sometimes is their dog, Cocoa Puff.
“You’re on the wheel on the other side, so there is already a difference there,” Ken said. “It looks intimidating, but it’s easy.”
It’s guaranteed they’ll meet people who want to know all about the MGs.
“The looks on the kids’ faces,” said Melody, who always lets people sit in the cars. “We let them in. We take pictures with them.”
“People come up to you and talk to you about them,” Ken said, who challenges teens to try to figure out how to start the MGs.
“The most prevalent question is, ‘Did GM build these?’ because they see the MG and they reverse the letters.”
Melody said many want to know if the 1930 “Wiggy” MG M-Type is a boat.
The Klemmers attribute the MG’s popularity to different factors.
“It’s a passion,” Melody said.
“Cars were bought by young people and they traded around a lot,” Ken said. “Also, the war and the Depression helped because Britain was in such austerity by the time the war started. After that, people couldn’t afford to buy new cars so they kept old cars running for a long time. They patched them up and they made them work and they stayed on the road. That’s why we have a pretty high survival rate for British cars.”
Ken discovered MGs when he was a preteen after reading the book, “The Red Car,” by Don Stanford.
“That really had a formidable allure to me,” Ken said.
His father also made an impact.
“My dad was a designer for Chrysler, and I had been around cars all my life,” Ken said. “But my dad always bought really boring cars, and the MGs sounded so exotic. But he told me about MGs. The MGs sounded exciting.”
Raymond and Elizabeth Frampton In Loving Memory of
Raymond Frampton, born February 1,1934 and died February 18, 2025. Elizabeth Rose Langley Frampton, born July 1,1937 and died April 7, 2025.
It is with deep love and gratitude that we honor the lives of our dear parents, Raymond and Elizabeth Frampton, who shared 66 years of marriage, dedication, and love. Together, they made the world brighter, from their early years in England to their journey as immigrants to the United States in 1968, settling frst in Detroit, Michigan and later moving to Rochester, Michigan.
Raymond, a proud British Army veteran who served in the Suez Canal confict, was an electrical engineer, always the problem-solver, dedicated to fxing and maintaining production lines in factories. Elizabeth, a loving mother and teacher, managed and taught at the Rochester Cooperative Nursery School, where she shared her love of English games with children. Later, she managed the Fine China Department at Jacobsons, making lifelong friends along the way.
In their retirement years, they moved to Fort Myers, Florida, where they enjoyed the sunshine and their lanai, but eventually relocated to Tappahannock, Virginia, to be closer to their son, Alan. Together, they were active members of their community—Raymond volunteered at the local hospital, driving the shuttle bus and delivering newspapers to patients, while Elizabeth worked in the medical records department and served as President of the Women’s Club of Essex County. During her presidency her club installed a monument in the middle of town honoring all those from Essex County who served in the military. Raymond wore his war medal to the dedication.
Teir pride in their family was unwavering. Tey were especially proud of their son, Alan, a decorated Tech Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. In their fnal years, Alan lovingly cared for them.
We were fortunate to have several family gatherings where we celebrated a holiday together, stayed together and had fun together. Tey loved all their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Raymond and Elizabeth are survived by their children, Alan John Frampton, Louise Frampton Millar and Michael Millar, Colin David Frampton and Deborah King. Grandchildren, Sean Edward Barton and Audrey Barton, Andrew Charles and Alexa Barton, Katherine Elizabeth Barton, Sara and Cody King. Great grandchildren, Hannah Elizabeth, Henry Edward and Jake Parsons. Also survived by Daphne Potts and Rita Cox, Raymond’s sisters David (nephew) and Dymphna, Jennifer Tarnya (niece) and family John Langley, Elizabeth’s brother. Nephew, Richard and Niki Langley, Nieces Lucy and Chloe. Oliver, Hellen and Keith Watkins. Tomas and Jenny, Steven and Jane Smith, Emma and Emma Sladden.
A celebration of their lives will take place in early June, where family and friends will gather to honor them and refect on the incredible love they shared. Raymond and Elizabeth are together again for eternity.
Tey were always one, and they will never be apart.
Probate
daughters to become enemies after you die? That’s the message I would send to people.”
A joint tenant, a trust or a will can help make the process easier for everyone involved. The best way to accomplish this is by working with someone in real estate that specializes in probate. In some cases, even with documentation, families find themselves in court because there are errors or missing statements from those involved.
“Some of the longest, most contentious and expensive probate battles come from unforeseen mistakes made by a person seeking to avoid probate,” Nadolski said. “I see a lot of issues in real estate… Do this just in case so it’s not all hearsay.”
Nadolski is now an expert in probate and has been working with former Macomb County Probate Court Judge Carl Marlinga to help make the transition of assets easier for families. Nadolski and Marlinga provided C&G Newspapers with a document that highlights important background information about probate and what advice they have after many years in the field.
The advice that is most commonly told
from people that work in probate is about how to avoid it. As Nadolski and Marlinga explained, even a will that has been witnessed and notarized can still be subject to the jurisdiction of probate court. People will argue that the deceased may have been acting “under duress” or “undue influence.” Finding a lawyer that specializes in probate is the best court of action.
In the long run, planning ahead is also far cheaper than the alternative of probate court.
“The money you spend now would be less expensive than what your estate would have to spend if you don’t,” Shepard said. “It goes back to the theme of avoiding these problems.”
Perhaps the most important reason to get assets aligned and avoid probate is simply because it’s fair. The management of finances, housing or anything else should be decided by the owner of those assets while the person is still able.
“You’re better off spending the money now while the person is able to make the decisions of where they want their property to go,” Shepard said. “If you don’t have anything planned, then a judge makes the decision.”
Call Staff Writer Scott Bentley at (586) 498-1090.
EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 20TH 10:30 am Service
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Come Easter Morning for a service bursting with Joy! The children will fower the Cross and afterwards enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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APRIL 16
PAWS for Reading: Kids in grades 1-5 can tell stories to therapy dog, 6:30-7:15 p.m., Farmington Community Library, 32737 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, also held May 7, free but register at farmlib.org
APRIL 17
‘Chasing the Aurora: Beyond the 45th Parallel’: Hear from author and Michigan Aurora Chasers founder Melissa Kaelin about how to view Northern Lights, 7-8:30 p.m., Farmington Community Library, 32737 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, registration preferred, (248) 553-0300, farmlib.org
APRIL 19
Easter Extravaganza: All-ages egg hunts, music, face painting, crafts, Easter Bunny, food, raffle prizes and more, noon-4 p.m., Bethel House of Worship, 23233 Drake Road in Farmington, free but registration required, facebook.com/bethelhw8
APRIL 22
Celebrate Earth Day: Free events include live music, face painting, crafts, information booths, giveaways, food trucks and more, 4-7 p.m., Heritage Park, 24915 Farmington Road in Farmington Hills, facebook.com/ fhspecialservices
APRIL 26
Farmington Chorus fundraiser: Includes Italian meal, musical entertainment, silent auction, 50-50 and artist table, 7 p.m., Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 1800 W. Maple Road in Birmingham, RSVP to Sally at (248) 613-2623 or saflayer@comcast.net
APRIL 27
DSO’s Neighborhood Concert Series: Hear Detroit
Symphony Orchestra perform music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Carlos Simon, 3 p.m., The Hawk - Farmington Hills Community Center, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, (313) 576-5111, dso.org
MAY 1-4
‘Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr.’: Presented by Farmington Hills Youth Theatre, 7 p.m. May 1-2, and 1 and 5 p.m. May 3-4, The Hawk - Farmington Hills Community Center, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, thehawktheatre.com
MAY 5
Hear Ehnes Quartet: James Ehnes, Amy Schwartz Moretti, Che-Yen Chen and Edward Arron perform music by Beethoven, Janacek and Brahms, also “lively exchange” with the artists afterward, 7:30 p.m., The Hawk - Farmington Hills Community Center, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, thehawktheatre.com
MAY 9
Rock Around the Hawk: Free mini music festival for ages 18 months-5 years, 10-11:30 a.m., The HawkFarmington Hills Community Center, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, also held June 6, (248) 473-1850
MAY 9-10
Farmington Chorus spring concerts: Hear “Songs Sung Blue” in honor of choir’s 45th (sapphire) anniversary, 8 p.m. May 9 and 4 p.m. May 10, Orchard United Methodist Church, 30450 Farmington Road in Farmington Hills, farmingtonchorus.com
MAY 10
Household Hazardous Waste collection: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Oakland Community College, 27055 Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills, rrrasoc.org
PUBLIC NOTICE: Crown Castle is proposing to install telecommunications antennas & equipment on multiple poles in a geographic cluster in Farmington Hills, Oakland County, MI. The deployment includes 2 existing poles at heights ranging from 42.2 to 42.8-ft at the following individual locations: 22410 SHADOWGLEN DR 48335 (42 27’ 15.31” N, 83 24’ 54.95” W) and 38756 HILLS TECH Dr 48331 (42 29’ 24.37” N, 83 25’ 46.15” W). Public comments regarding potential effects from this project on historic properties may be submitted within 30-days from the date of this publication to: K. Eisele, Terracon, 844 N. Lenola Rd, Moorestown, NJ 08057, 856-813-3267, or Kathy.eisele@terracon.com.
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Farmington Cruisin’ the Grand: Free weekly car show, also door prizes, 50-50, music and snacks, 4-7 p.m. Mondays until Sept. 29 (weather permitting), Sidecar Slider Bar, 32720 Grand River Ave. in Farmington
‘Sister Act’: Musical-comedy about woman put in protective custody in covenant and disguised as nun — even to actual sisters — after witnessing murder, based on hit 1992 movie, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays April 25-May 18, Farmington Players Barn, 32332 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, (248) 553-2955, farmingtonplayers.org
‘A Doll’s House’: Play about woman whose happy life takes turn after husband’s promotion reveals unforeseen consequence from choice she made in past, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays April 25-May 11, The Inspired Acting Company, 1124 E. West Maple Drive in Walled Lake, (248) 863-9953, inspiredacting.org
Grief and loss support group: 4:30-5:45 p.m. every second Tuesday of month through April, Adat Shalom Synagogue, 29901 Middlebelt Road in Farmington Hills, jfsdetroit.org/upcoming
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, registration preferred, (248) 553-0300, farmlib.org
Thursday Afternoon Club: STEM projects, healthy activities and more, for kids in grades 3-5, 4 p.m. every week until April 24, Farmington Community Library, 32737 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, free but register at farmlib.org
Farmers markets: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays May 3-Nov. 1, special dates include flower day May 10, Kids POP! Club June 14, strawberry shortcake day June 21, all-American market July 5, visit from The Reptarium July 26, ice cream social Aug. 2, Elks corn roast Aug. 9, apple dessert bake-off Sept. 20, police and pancakes Oct. 11, and haunted market Oct. 25, Riley Park, 33113 Grand River Ave., farmingtonfarmersmarket.com
• 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays in April, then Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays starting in May, 2350 Pontiac Lake Road in Waterford, ocmarket@oakgov.com, (248) 858-5495, oakgov.com/community/oaklandcounty-parks/parks-trails/farmers-market
Health workshops: For hypertension, diabetes and more, hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, corewellhealth.org/classes-events/southeast-michigan
Published: Farmington Press 04/16/2025
Farmington Community Library
Notice of a Public Hearing on the Proposed Budget for 2025 - 2026
The Board of Trustees of the Farmington Community Library will hold a public hearing on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. to consider the Library’s Proposed 2025-2026 Budget. The meeting will be held at the FCL Farmington Hills location.
A copy of the proposed budget will be available for public review at the Information Desks at both Library locations:
• FCL Farmington Hills: 32737 W. Twelve Mile Rd.
• FCL Farmington: 23500 Liberty St.
The Proposed 2025 – 2026 Budget will be accessible during regular Library hours from Friday, May 2, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. until Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. It will also be available on the Library’s website at farmlib.org/budget/.
THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATES PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING.
Ernie McClellan, Jr.
President, Library Board of Trustees
Published: Farmington Press 04/16/2025
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Adult Home Care/ Adult Day Care
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BasicBathrooms
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Fence Service
PLATINUMSERVICES
Gutters
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Home Repairs
EXTERIOR REPAIRSLLC.
Since1999
GUTTERCLEANING
LEAFGUARDS
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Kitchens/ Cabinets/ Countertops
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Landscaping & Water Gardens
ALLTIMATE OUTDOORSERVICES
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Landscaping & Water Gardens
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Painting
586-792-3117
PETE'SPAINTING
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PAINTING
GPC
MASTERPAINTER
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(586)229-4267
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PEAKPAINTING
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Painting
2BROTHERS PAINTING
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HOUSEPAINTING
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Plumbing MASTER PLUMBER
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APEX
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Plumbing
WATERWORK Plumbing.com
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SameDayEmergency ServiceAvailable Reliable/Experienced License#8003885
Powerwashing
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Professional Services
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BROTHERSROOFING
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CHERRY CONSTRUCTION
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Professional Services
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Tree Service
DAVE'STREE&SHRUB
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