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Townhomes in the works after Farmington sells Maxfield Training Center

FARMINGTON — Officials in Farmington may be walking around with an extra spring in their step these days as the city has some closure on a long-anticipated project.

After being vacant for approximately 12 years, the Maxfield Training Center, located at 33000 Thomas St. in the city’s downtown, was purchased by Robertson Brothers May 17 at a price of $690,000.

The approximately 3-acre parcel of land was previously owned by Farmington Public Schools, operating as a high school and then a junior high school before becoming the Maxfield Training Center.

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It is now set to become Hillside Townes, consisting of seven three-story buildings with 53 townhomes.

Farmington Mayor Joe LaRussa said that the closing is a combination of relief and excitement.

“We finally get to activate a long-dormant property

BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com

FARMINGTON — The launch of a high school esports program always seems to have a beautiful story behind it.

Either one student or a group of friends create a space for gamers throughout the high school to call home for a

couple hours during the week.

For Farmington High School, senior Rayyan Ahmed, senior Dylan Dancel and junior Tanzeel Ahsan are the main characters in the school’s story for how esports came to be.

The trio of students are part of the school’s International Baccalaureate pro-

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Police arrest man accused of fatally shooting his brother

BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com

FARMINGTON HILLS/WARREN — A man who reportedly shot and killed his younger brother was taken into custody May 26.

At approximately 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 25, the Farmington Hills Police Department responded to a report that a man had shot his younger brother in the 33000 block of Saratoga Circle, located near 11 Mile and Halsted roads.

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According to a press release, a mother called 911 to report that her sons were involved in an argument, which led to her 30-year-old son shooting her 28-year-old son.

The mother found her younger son with a single gunshot wound to the chest.

The suspect was later identified as Fredrick Delano Logan, with the victim identified as Ricky Willams III.

Officers discovered Willams in critical condition and assisted members of the Farmington Hills Fire Department in transporting him to Corewell Hospital in Farmington Hills, where he later died from his injuries.

The suspect fled the scene prior to police arriving.

Numerous officers, three K-9 teams, and multiple de-

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OFF-ROADING UP NORTH

BY GREG TASKER

CADILLAC — It’s a warm spring morning, and the forest floor is erupting in green and budding trees are exploding in hues of yellow and red, a colorful, seasonal shift that would entice any outdoor enthusiast into the woods.

Normally, that’d be a cue to hike, but instead I am watching a parade of off-road vehicles gear up to explore a newly mapped out “ride” on rural county and U.S. forest service roads in and around the Manistee National Forest.

One by one the off-road vehicles disappear through awakening trees and beyond the kiosks marking the Caberfae Trailhead Staging Area. Just down the road from the popular ski resort Caberfae Peaks, this trailhead is one of the designated starting points of Cadillac’s new 100-plusmiles-long ORV Scenic Ride.

I’m not quite sold on ORVs as a means to explore

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the outdoors — they do make noise — but I’m willing to give this fast-growing recreational sport a whirl.

Hopping on a side-by-side with volunteer Kris Thorsen at the wheel, we trek along an off-shoot from the main stretch, thick with trees and occasional puddles. Thorsen gingerly maneuvers the mud and small pools of water, keeping his passengers dry and clean. Up ahead, as the ride winds east and then north toward Mesick, the terrain will become more rugged, steeper in spots, and wetter.

“It’s a beautiful, fun ride to Mesick,” says Thorsen, a retired home builder who traverses these woods frequently on side-by-sides with his children. “It’s pretty much all in the Manistee National Forest and will take a couple of hours to get there. “There are many reasons to get outside and see how pretty the forest is, how vast it is.”

Thorsen, who lives nearby and helps groom winter

ORV Scenic Ride is the culmination of two years of planning and work by the Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau.

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NEWS & NOTES

FARMINGTON FARMERS MARKET RETURNS

FARMINGTON — The Farmington Farmers Market is scheduled to be open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. through early November at 33113 Grand River Ave. For more information, visit facebook.com/ FarmingtonMarket.

FARMINGTON HILLS RECEIVES BUDGETING AWARD

FARMINGTON HILLS — According to a press release, Farmington Hills was the recipient of the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.

The release states that it is the city’s 40th consecutive year of recognition.

According to the release, there were more than 1,700 participants in the GFOA Budget Awards Program, “with awards recipients being the benchmark of excellence for governmental entities across North America.”

The three primary functions of Farmington Hills’ Finance Department are accounting, assessing and treasury, according to the release.

LOCAL SOCCER CLUB ADVANCES TO FINALS

FARMINGTON — According to a May 20 press release, the Farmington SC Fury 2011 White team, of the Farmington Soccer Club, advanced to the State Cup Finals with a 3-1 win against the Michigan Tigers 2011 Boys Silver team. Fury 2011 White was set to face Kingdom SC 2011 Red June 1, after press time, in Saginaw. Fury 2011 White is coached by Chino Alpirez, with Richard Maas serving as an assistant coach and Josh Bydlowski as manager. Andy Karl is the president of the Farmington Soccer Club. For more information, visit myfarmingtonsoccer.com.

Blood drive scheduled in Farmington Hills

FARMINGTON HILLS — The city of Farmington Hills will host a blood drive 8 a.m.-8 p.m. June 12 at the Costick Activities Center.

According to a press release from the city, individuals ages 16 and up are encouraged to participate. The minimum weight requirement for individuals 18 and older is 115 pounds. Individuals who are 16 years old must provide a parental consent form, according to the release. To participate, call (800) 733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code “costickcenter.” The Costick Activities Center is located at 28600 W. 11 Mile Road.

According to the release, “all attempting donors will receive a ticket valid through Dec. 31, 2024, at numerous Cedar Fair amusement parks, including Cedar Point and Michigan’s Adventure. All attempting donors will also receive a $15 e-gift card.”

To complete health history questions in advance, visit redcrossblood.org/rapidpass.

MAN SENTENCED FOR SHOOTING IN FARMINGTON

BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com

FARMINGTON — A former Farmington Hills resident has been sentenced for a shooting that took place in 2022.

Matthew Miquel Jones, 42, was sentenced to 60-80 years in prison for assault with intent to murder March 14.

According to a press release, his earliest release date is Nov. 3, 2084.

On Nov. 1, 2022, Farmington Public Safety officers were dispatched to Slocum Street for a report of malicious destruction of property.

The reporting party believed that a tire on his pickup truck had been intentionally slashed.

After hanging up with dispatchers, the reporting individual called back four minutes later and informed dispatchers that he had been shot.

Responding officers arrived within two minutes and found the victim lying next to his truck, according to a press release.

Jones was arrested Nov. 4 due to the “swift and diligent efforts of the Farmington Public Safety Department,” the release states.

Law enforcement agencies credited with the investigation include the Farmington Hills Police Department, the Detroit Fugitive Apprehension Team, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, the Michigan State Police, the U.S. Marshals Service, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

“I’m extremely proud of the investigative staff,” Farmington Public Safety Director Bob Houhanisin stated via the release. “Their meticulous work led to a successful arrest, prosecution, and conviction of a violent felon.”

In an email, Houhanisin stated that the victim survived his injuries but will have lifelong effects as a result of the shooting. He also stated that the victim and shooter were acquaintances, as Jones was the new boyfriend of the victim’s ex-wife.

At press time, Jones’ attorney had not returned a call for comment.

Call Staff Writer Mark Vest at (586) 4981052.

Former state employee and Farmington Hills resident sentenced for embezzlement

BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com

WAYNE COUNTY — A former state employee was recently sentenced for misusing state vehicles for personal use.

On May 17, Rufus Chappell, 64, of Farmington Hills, was sentenced to three years probation and restitution in the amount of $47,214.85 to the Unemployment Insurance Agency after a jury found the former state of Michigan employee guilty of embezzlement in April.

The sentencing took place before Judge Mariam Bazzi at the 3rd Circuit Court in Wayne County and was announced via a press release by the office of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.

According to the release, for years Chappell misused state vehicles for personal use over weekends, holidays and outside business hours, racking up unauthorized vehicle usage and mileage fees totalling just over $47,000 between August 2015 and January 2019.

“He had access to and permission to use the state motor pool vehicles, explicitly for work purposes, by virtue of his employment as an unemployment examiner with the Talent Investment Agency under the Department of Talent and Economic

partment drones searched the area without success, according to the release.

Search warrants were obtained, and evidence technicians processed the crime scene, with assistance from the FBI Evidence Response Team. An autopsy report conducted by the Oakland County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that Willams’ death was a homicide.

“Chief Jeff King wants the public to know that this was an extremely tragic, but targeted act of violence between family members and the investigation revealed no specific danger to the public,” the release states. “All notifications were made (out) of an abundance of caution for the safety of our community and the integrity of the investigation. This was a very active and evolving investigation, with substantial Farmington Hills Police Department (FHPD) and other supporting Law Enforcement agencies resources being focused on locating and arresting the suspect. FHPD Investigators worked tirelessly to locate the suspect, who had fled Farmington Hills.”

Investigators from the Farmington Hills Investigative Bureau and Directed Pa-

trol Unit, and the South Oakland Narcotics Information Consortium were able to take Logan into custody near 11 Mile and Groesbeck, with the assistance of the Warren Police Department, at approximately 12:45 p.m. May 26.

The Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office issued a four-count felony warrant charging Logan with one count of seconddegree murder, one count of possession of a firearm by a felon, and two counts of felony firearm.

Logan was arraigned on the charges May 29 in the 47th District Court.

A not guilty plea was entered on his behalf, with bond being denied.

Logan was remanded to the Oakland County Jail. A pre-exam conference is scheduled for June 5.

In the release, King commended the effort of the Farmington Hills Police Department “in their exceptional emergency response, investigation, and apprehension of this violent suspect.”

Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact the Farmington Hills Police Department at (248) 871-2610.

At press time, Logan did not have an attorney on record.

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

Embezzlement

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Development, now known as the Unemployment Insurance Agency and Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, respectively,” the release states. “It was expected Chappell would use the state vehicles to attend unemployment insurance benefit appeal hearings.”

Upon learning Chappell’s driver’s license had been suspended, Vehicle and Travel Services and the Department of Talent and Economic Development investigated his vehicle use and uncovered “rampant and flagrant misuse.”

“Government workers must be held accountable when they steal from taxpayers,” Nessel stated via the release. “I applaud the UIA for investigating this matter and hope this sentence will serve as a deterrent to anyone who would embezzle state resources and promote the responsible use of taxpayer funds.”

The UIA’s director, Julia Dale, also weighed in.

“The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency will aggressively pursue anyone who breaks the law while working for the agency,” Dale stated via the release. “We expect staff to be models of ethical behavior. We won’t waver from our mission to serve Michigan’s residents with integrity and have put in place strict ethics policies for employees and contractors.”

Chappell’s felony conviction was for one count of embezzlement, $20,000 to $50,000, and had a maximum penalty of 10 years’ incarceration.

Chappell’s attorney declined to comment when reached by phone.

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

Off-roading

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trails for snowmobilers, says interest in offroading has exploded in recent years and is helping bolster the local tourist economy. His hope is many off-roaders will come to experience the beauty of northern Michigan and to spend time outdoors. He concedes, however, that some pursue off-roading to simply to feel the rush of power and speed

Cadillac’s ORV Scenic Ride is the culmination of two years of planning and work by the Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau and a host of others, including the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Forest Service.

The ORV Scenic Ride is not a “route” or “trail” as designated by the forest service or the Department of Natural Resources. Instead, it’s a recommended ride providing an easy-to-navigate, enjoyable excursion through the mostly wooded terrain west of Cadillac.

The ride stretches in all directions beyond the Caberfae Trailhead Staging Area, snaking as far north as Mesick and the Big Manistee River and southwest over the Pine River into Lake County. Riders are encouraged to stop at natural spots like the Caberfae Overlook, a tower that stands above tree line overlooking the ski resort, and restaurants and other businesses — all noted on maps.

Helping newcomers and others navigate the ride are kiosks at key intersections and others at businesses with maps, safety education and responsible recreation messages. There is a heavy emphasis on Leave No Trace principles.

“We want people to tread lightly or this won’t last,” Thorsen warns.

It’s all part of a broader effort by the Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau to promote Wexford County as an off-road vehicle destination. Cadillac, of course, has long been a snowmobiling destination but undependable winter weather has impacted that slice of the region’s economic pie.

For off-road enthusiasts, the appeal is clear. It’s a chance to delve deep and far into the forest and, in this case, enjoy the beauty of the expansive Manistee National Forest, whose footprint encompasses parts of nine counties. This forest of hardwoods and pines is also popular with hikers, fishermen, campers, boaters and others.

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Scenic Ride) where you can get near the Pine River and you can also get near some of the lakes,” says Pete Finch, the owner of the nearby Coyote Crossing Resort who frequently takes his Jeep off-roading.

Finch, whose resort is on the ORV Scenic Ride, talks to a lot of off-roaders who pop into his restaurant, hungry for hamburgers or chicken strips and French fries. “Our Bang Bang Shrimp — a spicy fried shrimp — is really popular,” he says.

For Finch, one of the standout features of the ORV Scenic Ride is how well it’s mapped out with markers and kiosks along the way.

“A lot of people don’t want to stray from a map. This provides a sense of safety and security,” Finch says, stressing, too, the importance of recreating in a safe manner and adhering to Leave No Trace principles.

Libby Doering, owner of Bigfoot Epic Adventures, which rents off-road vehicles, says her fleet of side-by-sides have navigation systems, which ease the concerns of

customers who may fear getting lost. She provides customers with safety and ride orientation and outfits them with safety gear — helmets and goggles.

“People have commented that the navigation system really helped them out and made it easy,” she says. “People come back saying they’ve had a wonderful experience.”

My experience on a side-by-side in the Manistee National Forest was limited, and while I can’t say that I’m hooked, I would give off-roading another shot. I love the idea of traveling deeper in the woods — at a faster clip than my hiking boots allow — to cover more ground and to soak in more nature. It’s definitely worth another whirl.

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gram, a two-year program that prepares students for college and motivates them to create something impactful beyond their own community.

The program requires the students to take six IB classes, which are through a college prep curriculum, but also involves the students taking on a project that involves creativity, activity and service, or CAS. For the IB trio, esports was the main goal in mind.

“I kind of just like video games a lot and I thought I’d bring it to the school, because a lot of the time during lunch, I see people playing in groups of two at the lunch tables,” Ahmed said. “I was thinking that it would be a lot more productive for their social skills and also just creating a better environment for all those people if we gathered them into one area. We decided to create this project to make that space for them.”

The guys enlisted the help of their IB coordinator, Kathleen Buraconak, who served as the head coach for the team, and everything came to fruition from there with the hard work of the founding members.

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The Michigan High School Esports League waived Farmington’s competition fee, and with 17 students and two teams competing in its first season, Farmington esports was off to the races.

The Falcons fielded a Valorant and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate team, and the members of the team immediately started to show their skills.

“At the beginning, I didn’t really expect to have a large amount of experienced Smash players at our school,” Ahsan said. “Once we started the club and people started coming, I realized that we had actual talent at our school. To make it to states in our first year is huge for us, and for me personally.”

Farmington’s state finals run in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate was forefronted by an undefeated regular season showing, and the state tournament was no different as they

knocked off talented squads from Dearborn Divine Child, Northview and Ludington High School to set up a state championship matchup against Detroit Catholic Central, a powerhouse in esports.

The Falcons and Shamrocks went headto-head April 27 at Oakland University, with DCC capturing the state title in a 3-2 win, but not without Farmington putting up a fight in the process.

“We gave Catholic Central a run for their money,” Buraconak said. “This wasn’t just three and done. We went as many rounds as we could. We fought tooth and nail till the very bitter end. It was really anyone’s game.”

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Valorant went through its trials and tribulations as any new team would, but they fought hard and built some success they hope to expand on next season.

Dancel, who managed the Valorant squad, said he was more impressed with what his squad did away from the game.

“I think my Valorant group really helped bring different people and cultures together,” Dancel said. “We ended up meshing very well.”

While Ahmed and Dancel are set to graduate, it will be up to Ahsan to keep things going next season as Farmington looks to build on its success.

The idea may have originated for the use of a project in their IB program, but it’s become something much more than that to the high school and the other team members.

Ahsan said he has a plan in place for next year in efforts to keep the program strong.

“My goal is for the club to basically run itself,” Ahsan said. “There will be no outside inputs, and it can just keep going for however long it needs to.”

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate state finals members: Rayyan Ahmed, Jason Kazensky, Delano Marinelli and Madison Doctor. Other members of the Farmington Falcons Esports Program: Dylan Dancel, Tanzeel Ahsan, Jaylin Johnson, Kenneth Sanders, Christopher Crawford, Nick Varblow, Harold Patton, Donovan Sharpe, Emirion Sturce, Hammad Shah, Daniel Gafarov, Liam Campbell, Jack Truant, Sean Campbell and Marcus Murphy.

CRIME WATCH

Woman accused of assault at party

FARMINGTON — Around 10 p.m. May 22, a woman went to the police station to report an assault that allegedly took place May 12. The woman told police that a 54-year-old woman had struck her in the back with a log for use in a bonfire at a party.

Officers spoke with the suspect, who denied the allegation. The case has been forwarded to the city attorney for review.

Video shows shoplifters

FARMINGTON — On May 24, 2024 at approximately 01:15 PM Officers were dispatched to a late report of a retail fraud May 24 for an incident that reportedly occurred May 17.

Officers were shown footage of two unknown females stealing approximately $3,000 in cosmetic merchandise. The subsequent investigation led to identifying one adult female suspect. The case was forwarded to the Oakland County prosecutor for warrant review.

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FARMINGTON — On May 15 a representative from a local business told police that they had received information from a convenience store in a neighboring community about an unknown subject attempting to cash a fraudulent payroll check from their company. The reporting party was unable to provide any further information at the time of the report, and the case has been forwarded on to the detective bureau for investigation.

Ford F-100 pickup keeps on truckin’

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — What started out as a dilapidated pickup truck is now a sleek, vintage vehicle that draws plenty of attention.

Nearly 25 years ago, Paul Grabski took a chance by purchasing a 1953 Ford F-100 pickup truck. Although he got a good deal on the sale, the vehicle had seen better days.

“It was inexpensive. I brought it home. It was sort of a derelict vehicle,” Grabski, 66, said. “It was so tall. It was an old farm truck that was taken out of a barn in Saginaw.”

The Sterling Heights resident knew that a couple of previous owners tried to turn the vehicle into a hot rod without much success. His plan was to restore the truck and then put it up for sale.

“When I got it running, the vehicle was not in drivable shape,” Grabski said. “No steering, no brakes.”

He changed his mind about selling the truck, though, and decided to keep it. Grabski soon got to work to make the set of wheels his own.

“I tore it down and I rebuilt the entire chassis. Both suspensions, front and back,” Grabski said. “I did the motor up nice, put an automatic transmission in it. Virtually created the truck. In the process I threw everything but the cab and the doors away. It was just all junk.”

Then “life got in the way,” so Grabski parked the Ford in the garage, where it stayed for 15 years.

“A couple years ago we decided we’d go ahead and finish it,” the 1975 Eisenhower High School graduate said.

He found a custom painter who beautified the truck with an indigo blue color.

“It’s not original, but what we did, we did right. It is customized to be more enjoyable and easier to operate than when it was first built,” Grabski said. “It’s pretty comfortable to ride in now as opposed to the old farm truck. A farm truck is exactly that. They’re stiff. They’re hard to drive. This changed it all.”

The pickup is now equipped with power steering, power brakes, au-

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TOP: Paul Grabski, of Sterling Heights, will be at several local car shows this summer with his 1953 Ford F-100 pickup truck. ABOVE LEFT: “This is actually a factory seat reimagined,” Grabski said of the front seat. “It used to be a straight, flat seat.” ABOVE RIGHT: One of Grabski’s favorite features is the wood floor in the back.

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tomatic transmission, air conditioning and power windows. He even installed a Chevy V-8 engine. To keep up with the truck’s authentic appearance, the rear end is a bit higher than the front.

“It gives that hot rod stance to it. I love the wood floor in the back. I like the louver hood,” Grabski said. “I built the truck I wanted to build with the help of some friends and some people I paid to have work done.”

Working on the truck was second nature for Grabski, who has “done auto repair my whole life.” He worked in the auto industry in production, building various car models, motor home chassis and transmissions. The retired GM employee also learned the trade by repairing vehicles when he worked overtime.

“I picked up tons of knowledge repairing them,” he said.

Grabski, who built model cars as a kid, paid attention to the interior.

“This is actually a factory seat reimagined. It used to be a straight, flat seat,” he said of the front seat. “A couple down in De-

troit that did the interior came up with this design. We added a box on the bottom; we didn’t have cup holders in ’53.”

Grabski is a fixture at all the local car haunts, including the Mount Clemens Cruise, Autorama, the annual Shorewood Kiwanis Club of St. Clair Shores Harper Charity Cruise, and Cruisin’ 53, organized by the Warren Community Foundation and the Center Line Festival Foundation.

People have stopped him in the middle of the avenue to snap photos during the Woodward Dream Cruise. He’s won trophies for the vehicle, which has about 2,500 miles on it.

“We get thumbs-up everywhere we go. We get phones shoved out the window at traffic lights,” said Grabski, whose wife, Roberta Hunter, is usually by his side.

“You meet a lot of people with a vehicle like this.”

On a recent Monday morning while at James C. Nelson Park in Sterling Heights, local resident Donna Hill — while on the walking track — noticed the restored pickup truck.

“What kind of engine? Was that the original color? It’s so perfect how you kept it up,” Hill said. “That’s really nice. That is absolutely beautiful.”

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in the middle of downtown Farmington,” LaRussa said. “We’re going to have the opportunity to bring 53 new families, customers, residents, to an area of the city where they’re going to have a ton of advantages, in terms of being able to walk to just about everything — every service or product they could possibly need.”

The city entered into a purchase and sales agreement for the property in 2019, and following that, Robertson Brothers, a residential developer, agreed to purchase the Maxfield Training Center in 2021.

According to Tim Loughrin, who is the vice president of land acquisition for Robertson Brothers, the units are expected to be about 1,300 square feet, with two bedrooms and a one-car attached garage.

At the State of the Cities address earlier this year, LaRussa referred to the project as transformational, because aside from adding housing, it will serve as a vehicle for the “total” reconstruction of Thomas Street, with water and utility infrastructure upgrades, as well as walkability and Americans With Disabilities Act improvements.

Site amenities are expected to include new landscaping and pedestrian connections. As part of the project, two single-family homes will be removed.

For some, perhaps the most exciting part of the project is a ribbon park, also known as a pedestrian promenade, that is planned to connect the site to Grand River Avenue and the adjacent Riley Park.

“It will extend through the site to provide enhanced access to the Shiawassee Park staircase,” a press release from the city of Farmington states. “The property is located in the heart of Downtown Farmington and is expected to be a key part of Farmington’s growing vitality.”

The park has LaRussa’s attention.

“The addition of the promenade park and the connection to Shiawassee Park are public benefits that will accompany the project that are adding immense value to the housing portion of the project,” he said.

Although he said that it is too early to say exactly, Loughrin expects the sales price for the units to be in the low $300,000s.

“We’ve already started some of the asbestos removal in the building, and our intent is (in) the next two or three weeks or so to start demolition on the building and the two homes between Thomas and Grand River this summer, and then our intent is to have … all the land development, including paving, done by the end of the year, and then, hopefully, going vertical with some of the buildings late this year, early next year.”

Loughrin said that Robertson Brothers builds the units as they sell them, with a model set to be built.

“I’m guessing we’ll probably sell roughly two units a month once we open for sales — probably mid next year,” Loughrin said. “So doing the math, (it’s) probably a … twoto three-year project.”

Farmington City Manager David Murphy also weighed in on the project.

“The City has been working on this project for more than five years,” Murphy stated via the release. “So much tedious and detailed work has gone into this development. I’d like to recognize retired Building and Planning Director Kevin Christiansen for his dedication to this project, along with City Attorney Tom Schultz of Rosati, Schultz, Joppich & Amtsbuechler, P.C.; Eric Helzer of Advanced Redevelopment Solutions (ARS); City Engineers OHM Advisors; the City Council; and the City Administration.”

Although Robertson Brothers is responsible for the construction, LaRussa said that the promenade park is “our baby” and that the city will be overseeing the installation of it.

Loughrin is well aware of the park’s importance to the city.

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“That’s been a driver of the design from day one,” he said. “That’s something that’s been important to the city, so we’ve worked with them to make sure that there’s that connection. … We’ve worked very well with the city on how that’s ultimately going to be (an) experience for the public to be able to traverse through our project and go from downtown to the park. … For us, those were two great amenities, so we were happy to accommodate that request from the city.”

Loughrin said that the site is “great” and one that Robertson Brothers had been looking at for many years.

“We’re still as excited as we’ve ever been to get going on it,” he said.

Sometimes, development proposals can result in pushback from residents, but according to LaRussa, “I wouldn’t say there was a lot of opposition.”

“I don’t think there was any opposition to the type of housing that we ended up picking,” he said. “Most of the feedback … was mainly aesthetic and maintaining lines of sight so that neighbors could still kind of take in the view of downtown Farmington.”

LaRussa said that the final site plans were unanimously approved by Farmington’s City Council.

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He also touched on a subject that some of the city’s taxpayers may find of interest.

“The proceeds from the sale will go to the general fund, which is where we took the money from to purchase the property in the first place,” LaRussa said. “It’s going to bring our fund balance to a very healthy level, meeting our policy goals, for like a rainy day type of fund.”

LaRussa said that Farmington residents have consistently asked, “What’s going on with the Maxfield Training Center?”

He can now give a firm answer, and he acknowledged the diligent work of “multiple city councils” for helping the deal come to pass.

“Seeing it happen while presiding as mayor is going to be a very gratifying experience for me,” LaRussa said. “I’m a resultsoriented person, so anytime we can see tangible results, that’s really what’s exciting. … When the model and the first units fill up, that’s when it’ll maybe hit me. Right now, it’s still a very abstract concept, but once we start seeing shovels in the ground and buildings going up, then it becomes something a little bit more exciting for me, in particular.”

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JUNE 7

Hawk Pride – An Evening of Drag Performances: 7 p.m., The Hawk - Farmington Hills Community Center, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, (248) 699-6700, thehawktheatre.com

Rock Around the Hawk: Free mini music festival for ages 18 months to 5 years, 10-11:30 a.m., The HawkFarmington Hills Community Center, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, (248) 699-6700, thehawktheatre.com

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Carnival for individuals with developmental disabilities and sensory sensitivities: Rides, games, music, snacks and entertainment, plus quiet spaces for participants, also vendors and partner agencies for caregivers and families,noon-4 p.m., Adat Shalom Synagogue, 29901 Middlebelt Road in Farmington Hills, jarc.org/carnival

JUNE 11

Summer Reading kickoff: Sign up for program, plus Kona Ice truck, big blue blocks, dancing and tiny art activity, noon-3 p.m., Farmington Community Library, 23500 Liberty St. in Farmington, (248) 553-0321, farmlib.org

Shredding for Safety: Farmington/Farmington Hills residents ages 50 and older can bring four paper

grocery bags of documents, 10 a.m.-noon, Costick Activities Center, 28600 11 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, (248) 699-6700, specialservices@fhgov.com, facebook.com/fhspecialservices

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• See short play about an enslaved Black couple in 1865, questions with performers after, 6:30-7 p.m., Farmington Community Library, 23500 Liberty St. in Farmington, (248) 553-0321, farmlib.org

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FORCE Team arrests 6 in auto theft ring with help of local police

BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com

The state’s Focused Organized Retail Crime Enforcement team has arrested six members of a crew suspected of stealing over 400 vehicles in southeast Michigan.

The alleged criminal ring targets new vehicle storage lots at manufacturing facilities, as well as car dealerships, parking lots and individual residences. State Attorney General Dana Nessel said the operation is alleged to have operated in over 40 jurisdictions in Oakland, Washtenaw, Macomb and Wayne counties, with other instances occurring in Eaton and Kent counties.

The stolen vehicles are worth approximately $8 million, though the Nessel’s department said the stolen vehicles are sold below market value on the black market to buyers seeking unregistered vehicles.

The stolen vehicles have been linked to armed robberies, weapons offenses, felony evasion of police, car-jackings, murder and attempted murder, according to Nessel.

The group is suspected of using countersurveillance to steal vehicles quickly and efficiently, allegedly shooting at officers and ramming security vehicles if confronted.

“The activities of criminal organizations like these go far beyond theft,” Nessel said in a press release. “They cause millions in financial losses to our retail partners, sow fear, and endanger lives. Vehicles stolen as part of this criminal enterprise go on to become tools in violence, posing additional threats to public safety. I commend the hard work of the FORCE Team, Troy Police Department, and other local law enforcement agencies to investigate and dismantle this operation.”

The Troy Police Department has been investigating this crime ring since August of last year and partnered with the FORCE Team in early 2024 to bring down this expansive criminal organization, officials said.

Other agencies involved include police agencies in Auburn Hills, Canton, Dearborn, Detroit, Eastpointe, Farmington Hills, Lansing, Livonia, Novi, Roseville, Royal Oak, Sterling Heights, Southfield, Walled Lake and Warren, as well as the Oakland County Auto Theft Group and the Macomb County Auto Theft Unit.

“I am extremely proud of the work that has been done by my staff and all of the participating agencies to arrest and prosecute these violent and reckless criminals,” Troy Police Chief Frank Nastasi said in a press release. “Auto theft has been a significant crime

trend in our region that has impacted both the residents and many community stakeholders. In addition to the economic impact of auto theft, the violent and reckless manner in which these individuals operated put all of us in danger. I deeply appreciate the work of each of the officers on the frontline yesterday morning as they stepped up to protect the residents of the State of Michigan. I also thank the State Attorney General’s Office for their guidance and resources during this complex investigation.”

Currently, the Troy Police Department has reported a rough estimate of around 40 vehicles stolen in 2024, with some of them related to the activity of the car theft ring.

“Officers in our Special Investigations Unit, which includes Officers from Troy, Bloomfield Township, Royal Oak, Auburn Hills, and Birmingham, have worked tirelessly to identify and gather evidence on several of those who are most responsible for this dangerous crime trend,” Troy Officer Benjamin L. Hancock said in email. “As they progressed through the case it was evident that the cooperation of local, state, and federal law enforcement partners would be crucial for a successful enforcement outcome.”

The Troy police and over 200 officers from more than a dozen other state, federal and local law enforcement agencies executed eight arrest warrants against southeast Michigan men May 15. Six are in custody, and officers have recovered seven stolen vehicles, hundreds of car parts linked to stolen vehicles, a large quantity of electronic key fobs, stolen

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dealership license plates, burglary tools — including some devices specifically for stealing cars — thousands in cash, and a significant volume of additional evidence, including nine guns.

“Policing relies on teamwork,” Col. James F. Grady II, the director of the Michigan State Police, said in a press release. “We depend on each other to effectively serve the public. This case is an excellent example of that collaboration. Yesterday’s operation will make an immediate positive impact on public safety as we continue to build a Michigan where everyone feels safe and secure.”

Each defendant has been charged with conducting a criminal enterprise and the use of a computer to commit a crime, both 20year felonies, along with other charges:

• Kevin Lamont Stevenson Jr., 21, of Detroit, has been additionally charged with nine counts of receiving and concealing a stolen motor vehicle.

• Joseph David Doyle, 25, of Onsted,

has been additionally charged with six counts of receiving and concealing a stolen motor vehicle.

• Braylen Jeese Green, 20, of Wixom, has been additionally charged with nine counts of receiving and concealing a stolen motor vehicle.

• Dejhon Trevon Bush, 20, of Detroit, has been additionally charged with seven counts of receiving and concealing a stolen motor vehicle.

• Zamarr Terrell Johnson, 18, of Troy, has been additionally charged with 12 counts of receiving and concealing a stolen motor vehicle, and two counts of fourth-degree fleeing or eluding.

• Desmond Maurice Wilson, 21, of Detroit, has been additionally charged with nine counts of receiving and concealing a stolen motor vehicle, and one count of breaking and entering with intent.

Police are working to locate and arrest two additional suspects.

“In my tenure of 30-plus years, I have never seen such bold and brazen thefts from new car auto dealerships,” Rod Alberts, the co-executive director of the Detroit Auto

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Dealers Association, said in a press release. “This has become an epidemic of organized criminals preying on businesses in our communities and putting law enforcement and the general public in harm’s way, not just during the theft itself, but on the streets after they have stolen the vehicles. I want to thank the Attorney General and her staff for the steps and actions they have taken. It will make a difference.”

The investigation is ongoing, and the officials are working to establish cases against other members of the auto theft ring, as well as the buyers of the stolen vehicles. Each of the six defendants is presently jailed at various locations throughout Oakland and Macomb counties. No dates have yet been set by the court for subsequent proceedings, and attorneys for the suspects could not be reached by press time.

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CITY OF FARMINGTON NOTICE OF PROVISIONS OF THE NOXIOUS WEED ORDINANCE

TO: All owners, occupants or possessors of lands or lots:

Farmington Public Schools (FPS) serves more than 9,000 students in Farmington, Farmington Hills, and a portion of West Bloom eld. Here you’ll nd a community that takes great pride in its schools, parents that actively support programs to ensure a rich tapestry of experiences for their children, and staff focused on giving students the knowledge to rise to their fullest potential.

By enrolling students now, parents can ensure proper placement in classes and correct school schedules and also enjoy the summer knowing their children are all set to start school!

Detailed information about the enrollment process can be found at www.farmington.k12.mi.us/enroll. To begin the Pre Enrollment process, parents can use the QR code below and submit the required documentation.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in accordance with Chapter 19, Article VI, of the Code of Ordinances, City of Farmington, Michigan, all noxious weeds, or other weeds, grass, brush, or deleterious, unhealthy growths exceeding a height of eight (8) inches, growing, standing or lying upon any property in the City of Farmington, shall be cut down, destroyed or removed as the case may be, at least twice in each year, once during the last half of the month of May and again during the last half of July of each year and more often as may be necessary.

If the owner or occupant, or any person or persons, agent, frm, or corporation having control or management of any subdivided land upon which any building or buildings have been erected shall fail, refuse, or neglect to comply with the above mentioned Code provisions, the City shall cause the weeds, grass, brush, deleterious, unhealthy growths, rubbish, to be cut down, destroyed or removed. Provided, further, that any lands which are situated within the foodplains or any natural streams or watercourses, or any area between the lower or upper banks of such streams or watercourses shall be exempted from the provisions of such Code provisions. The expense incurred by the City in the cutting,

or removal of same together with a ten (10) percent administrative charge will be levied and collected against such property in the manner provided by law.

Failure to comply with the requirements set forth in Chapter 19, Article VI, of the Code of

City of Farmington, Michigan, may also result in the prosecution for same, and liability to the extent of the penalty therein provided.

That’s why here, you’ll nd students who consistently score well above average on state and national assessment tests, who achieve on incredibly broad levels in academics, ne arts, and athletics, and who embrace the diversity of experiences that set the stage to becoming a lifelong learner and a thoughtful, contributing citizen in this everchanging world.

In 2020, the District moved to online registration and initiated Centralized Enrollment in 2021. This process is intended to streamline the process for families and provide consistency across the District. For those families living within the Farmington Public Schools (FPS) boundaries, and are not yet registered for the 2024–2025 school year, parents need to register as soon as possible to be sure their child(ren) can start the

After the pre-enrollment process is complete, with the appropriate documentation uploaded, veri ed, and approved, parents will be contacted via the email address provided to con rm the child’s enrollment.

Farmington Public Schools is happy to assist parents during this process. For enrollment questions, parents can contact the Farmington Public Schools’ Centralized Enrollment Department at 248.489.3329 or by email at admcentralenrollment@fpsk12.net.

You belong in Farmington Public Schools…where your children can explore, innovate, learn, and excel in all of their pursuits. We cannot wait to welcome all to the FPS family!

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