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APRIL 17, 2024 Vol. 17, No. 8
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE STATE OF THE COUNTY ADDRESS/3A
WHERE THE DEER ROAM LOCAL LEADERS DISCUSS DEER MANAGEMENT OPTIONS
Farmington man strives to bring awareness to kidney diseases
BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com
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CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com
ABOVE: James Fabin, of Farmington, a local author who lives with chronic kidney disease, shows off the three books he has written on the subject. Photo by Charity Meier
TOP: Fabin, right, speaks with Dr. Steven Rosansky about chronic kidney disease during his regular podcast on DadVice TV in February.
FARMINGTON — After being diagnosed with kidney failure, a Farmington man has made it his life mission to advocate for awareness, prevention and possibly a cure for chronic kidney disease. In the fall of 2018, James Fabin was told he was on death’s door and needed to go on immediate dialysis for CKD or his wife would be picking out his casket within 45 days. “No one wants to die. We don’t think about dying. Even though we know we’re not immortal, we think we are. We don’t think about what’s going to happen later,” said Fabin. Despite dire consequences Fabin, a young father of two, chose to forego dialysis. Instead he
Photo provided by James Fabin
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METRO DETROIT — Although most cities and townships have their own unique agendas to tend to, in recent years a common issue has captured the attention of multiple municipalities. For some, deer sightings are perhaps mostly associated with areas in the northern part of the state, but residents in some local communities know that you don’t have to take an hours-long car ride to get a glimpse of the graceful wild animals. They can be spotted in yards of many Oakland County homes. For some, that brings joy. For others, it’s a nuisance, and a potentially dangerous one at that. The issue is one that recently brought local community leaders together. Last month, the city of Farmington Hills hosted a meeting of the South Oakland County Mayors Association, and a regional approach to urban deer herd management was a topic of discussion. At a goals study session in January, the Farmington Hills City Council set a goal to work toward creating a systematic solution “to an ongoing concern,” according to a press release. Farmington Hills Mayor Theresa Rich, along with City Manager Gary Mekjian and members of Farmington Hills City Council, were part of the meeting.