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METRO DETROIT — Students looking to break into the world of esports are invited to attend a meeting with esports coaches and players at an upcoming program known as The Esports Scholarship Initiative.

The event is hosted by AoE Esports and is designed to share opportunities regarding numerous colSee ESPORTS on page 18A

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Plans to establish a 70-acre protected county park on a Troy School District property are on hold after grant funding for the project could not be obtained.

The land in question is known as Turtle Woods, located on Square Lake Road, between John R Road and Dequindre Road. The land is owned by the Six Rivers Land Conservancy on a land contract from the Troy School District. This ownership ar-

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An all-girls robotics team from Larson Middle School closed out its first year with a trip to the state championships.

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“Christmas has passed, people are starting to get stir crazy and maybe want to be outside and do some shopping and dining, and they can check out all the ice sculptures in town,” said Downtown Development Events Coordinator Jenna O’Dell.

Held Jan. 19-20, the event promises a weekend filled with icy delights, from under-the-sea themed ice sculptures to a carving competition, topped off with a shopping and dining bingo game that will have residents and visitors exploring the heart of the city, O’Dell said.

The event is a smaller version of the Fire and Ice Festival, which the city typically partners with Oakland County to host. Although organizers said the county could not commit to the Fire and Ice Festival this year, the Rochester DDA still wanted to host a winter event, so it created the Frost Festival.

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Troy alumnus honored with scholarship A Troy Athens alumnus, 24-year-old Angela Yuan, is being recognized after earning a Schwarzman Scholarship.

Yuan graduated from Troy Athens High School in 2018 and graduated summa cum laude from Michigan State University’s Honors College in 2021 with a bachelor’s in environmental studies and sustainability.

The scholarship provides a fully funded master’s degree at Tsinghua University in China. The organizers say it emphasizes “future change agents committed to leadership, academic excellence, and cross-cultural collaboration to solve the world’s most pressing issues.”

“Throughout my academic Yuan tenure, I’ve been involved in various initiatives focusing on environmental health and justice policy solutions, including roles at the US Forest Service, engagement with the Flint Water Crisis lawsuits, a US Environmental Protection Agency awardwinning watershed master plan, living in DC for the Demmer Scholars Program, and spearheading a clean water project in Kenya that brought clean water to up to 5,000 people a day, providing access to the Mfangano Island community of 30,000 residents for 20 years,” Yuan said in an email. “I’ve been honored with the Schwarzman Scholarship to pursue a master’s degree at Tsinghua University in Beijing, furthering my dedication to safeguarding watersheds and empowering environmental justice communities globally.”

She added that for the last two years, she has been at the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators as a project manager for Sustainable Agriculture and Water.

Out of 4,200 applicants, 150 are accepted, approximately 40% of whom are from the United States.

TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY OPENS NEW STUDY AREA

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The Troy Public Library announced that it is opening a new study space in the northwest corner of its adult services area.

A ribbon cutting for the new quiet study area took place Dec. 7, with Troy Mayor Ethan Baker and City Manager Mark Miller, among others, present.

“We recently passed a library millage and Troy voters have been eager for building improvements,” Library Director Emily Dumas said in an email. “I am proud to offer this new study space to our patrons. I am glad we could finally fulfill this need for our community.”

The area includes flexible furniture with USB-friendly outlets.

There are different seating options for group and individual studying with varying levels of privacy.

“Library staff worked with OHM Advisors to plan and design the area,” Library Assistant Director Phillip Kwik said in an email. “We wanted to create an experience for today’s library user that is both comfortable and functional.”

The quiet study area was made possible by a donation from Ram Misra in honor of library supporter JoAnn K. Misra.

Troy LTU professor honored CJ Chung, a Troy resident since 1999 and a professor of computer science at Lawrence Technological University, was recently named as the 2023 recipient of the Hsu Family Distinguished Award in Creativity, which includes a $1,000 honorarium and commemorative award.

The award was given to Chung in recognition of his 25 years of service as the founder and creative director of Robofest, the co-founder of the LTU Robotics program, a leader of LTU’s autonomous vehicle research program funded by the U.S. Army and National Science Foundation, and his impact on Photo provided by CJ Chung LTU’s computer science programs.

The Hsu Family Distinguished Award was established by Hsiao-Ping Hsu Moore, a former LTU dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and her siblings, Shi-Ping Hsu, Chi-Ping Hsu and Yei-Ping Hsu Wang.

Troy Community Center to host blood drive

The Troy Community Center will host blood drives to help benefit the Red Cross 1-7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16; 1-7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22; and 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 29. The Troy Community Center is located at 3179 Livernois Road.

Donation appointments can be scheduled by calling (313) 300-9617 or (248) 524-1147, or visiting www.redcrossblood.org. Photo ID or a Red Cross Donor Card will be required at the time of donation.

Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh more than 110 pounds, and be in good general health.

Troy Community Affairs Director Cindy Stewart said in an email that 84% of blood donations are given at blood drives.

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selves by winning several high-profile awards this season.

One was the Inspire Award, earned at the Oakland County Competitive Robotics Association regional championships at Pontiac International Technology Academy Dec. 2.

“The Inspire Award is the highest robotics award,” said team coach and mentor Judy Bunao. “They give it to a team that best embodies the ideals of FIRST. They promote gracious professionalism as the main trait of teams, so the Inspire Award indicates that you are professional on and off the field. They give nine awards during tournaments, so winning this says that you not only are one of the top contending teams but the most well-rounded team.”

The Girl Botz also won one of the highest honors at the state championships called the Motivate Award.

“The Motivate Award is the team that best made FIRST known in the community,” said Bunao. “It involves bringing FIRST and STEM awareness to the young, schools, communities and local businesses and informing them about the ideals and mission of FIRST. … We really made an effort to collaborate and work with the parents on the team.”

Bunao was also honored for leading the team to such achievements and for being the co-founder of the team this season.

“The Compass Award is given to a mentor who was a leader who gave guidance and support to their team and helped them become an inspiring team to others,” she said.

“Since I founded the all-girls team in December, I have supported our girls even during the off-season. I brought them to enriching activities and worked to spread STEM and FIRST. I tried to give them hands-on experience even though it takes extra time. I wanted to teach them to do the work rather than do the work for them.”

Her daughter, eighth grader Ella Bunao, was one of the members of the team and said that being recognized for the hard work she and her teammates have put in during the past year was very gratifying.

“It feels very nice to be recognized like this. We are the first all-girls team at Larson Middle School,” said Ella. “We put in so much hard work the last few months. We did 168 outreaches, where we reached out into the community and performed service projects or helped out in the community.”

Ella went on to say that what set their team apart from others was the level of commitment they had to working hard in competitions and in how hard they worked to improve their community.

“I think what separates our team from the other teams in the league is how much we impact the community with our many activities and service projects,” she said. “We try to inspire as many people as we can.”

Judy Bunao said that the team took on several projects to help others.

“What I am most proud of is that we have a lot of ongoing projects. Fall is the main competition season, and even though it ended on Dec. 10, we are very proud to say that we have projects throughout the year,” said Judy Bunao. “We partnered with an all-girls high school team from North Car-

olina to invite teams from Mexico and Turkey. We all look for sponsors to buy us STEM-related books. We do this by approaching women in STEM in the community. We fill the books with inspiring messages from women in STEM and then donate the books to feeder schools so the students there know that there are paths forward in those fields.”

Other projects were aimed at helping the local Troy community.

“There was a little free library outside Larson Middle School. They needed someone to take care of it because the girls who had taken care of it moved on to high school, so the Girl Botz took over responsibility for it,” Judy Bunao explained. “We also partnered with the nonprofit Lasagna Love, which pairs needy families with families who can help support them. Our team helped in three ways. We watched food safety videos and cooked together as a team. We then delivered the meals to these families and we then held an ingredient drive.”

Ella Bunao thinks that robotics teams are a fun and interesting way to put lessons in subjects like engineering and computer programming into practice, and also a fantastic way to get involved in the community and have a great time with friends.

“Students should join robotics not only for building robots but to become a better student, to learn more about mechanics and what the engineering details, finding solutions to problems and getting involved in the community,” she said. “You learn to try different things and never give up until you get a solution.”

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The property consists of wetlands and prairies, with numerous flora and fauna. The school district decided in 2018 to split the property and sell the 6 acres on Square Lake Road for development, but devote the bulk of the property, which is over 70 acres, for natural preservation.

Troy Board of Education President Karl Schmidt said the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund typically requires properties to move from private to public ownership in order to secure the grant money. The Troy School District has an ability to revert to ownership of Turtle Woods if they don’t approve of the next proposed buyer offered by Six Rivers.

“Section 1, also known as Turtle Woods, was purchased by the Troy School District in 1967 as a potential site for a new high school, but population trends in Troy as it was later built out made a third large high school unnecessary,” Schmidt explained in an email. “We have held the land and previous boards had hoped to preserve it as some type of natural space and passed resolutions to that effect. Environmental analysis in more recent years has shown that our lack of land management expertise has put additional pressure on the ecosystem there as invasive plant species have entered from surrounding subdivisions and damaged the space. We now know we need an expert like Oakland County Parks who can remove those invaders and encourage the native species there to thrive. We have essentially come to realize See TURTLE WOODS on page 19A

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A 29-year-old Mount Morris man was charged with three counts of fleeing and eluding — second degree after allegedly speeding and then fleeing from police.

The incident occurred at 2:29 p.m. Dec. 20 on northbound Interstate 75, near Crooks Road. Officers initiated a traffic stop on the driver of a 2023 Genesis for speeding, with radar readings reaching 118 mph. They approached the vehicle and made contact with the driver and passenger. The driver stated he was unable to provide his driver’s license or any documentation with his name on it.

Officers said he then drove away, fleeing the traffic stop.

Police said the suspect vehicle exited the freeway at Adams Road, but they terminated the pursuit after losing sight of the vehicle near Square Lake Road. Approximately 50 seconds later, Troy dispatchers said an injury accident was being reported at Square Lake Road and Glyndebourne. Officers responded to the

scene and found a Lexus RX and the Genesis had been involved in a head-on collision, causing significant damage to both vehicles.

Both occupants of the Lexus were transported to the hospital with serious injuries.

The Genesis caught fire as a result of the crash, and police removed both occupants prior to the Fire Department’s arrival. Both the driver and the passenger of the Genesis were transported to the hospital with serious injuries.

Alcohol blamed for single-vehicle crash

A driver was charged with operating while intoxicated after police found his white Lincoln Town Car crashed in a ditch on northbound Interstate 75, north of Big Beaver Road, at 2:46 a.m. Dec. 10.

The driver, a 21-year-old Northville man, admitted to drinking before getting behind the wheel. A chemical breath test was performed, with results of a 0.169% blood alcohol level.

Items stolen from unoccupied home

Several high-priced items were taken from a house in the 5700 block of Limestone Drive that was preparing for an estate sale

between Dec. 11 and 15. The key used to enter was found missing from the lockbox outside the home.

Gun stolen from unlocked vehicle

A handgun was stolen from the glovebox of an unlocked vehicle between 10 p.m.

Dec. 15 and 11 a.m. Dec. 16 in the 3900 block of Fairfax Street.

Man crashes into patrol car

A suspected drunken driver crashed into a Troy police patrol car after it and a second patrol car attempted to pull the vehicle over when it was seen swerving on the roadway.

The incident occurred at 1:25 a.m.

Dec. 17 on southbound I-75, near Crooks Road. Officers were dispatched to the area on reports of a possible drunken driver in a white Jeep Commander. One patrol car positioned itself behind the Jeep and attempted to pull it over while the other was positioned on the left shoulder. When the Jeep approached the second patrol car, officers said, it made a sharp turn, crashing into the median and striking the patrol car.

The officer behind the wheel and the

suspect driver, a 48-year-old Warren man, were transported to the hospital. After the suspect refused to submit to a blood draw, a warrant was obtained to take one. Charges against the driver are expected pending the results of the test.

Taylor woman charged in crash

A 2020 Jeep Compass was found in a ditch on southbound I-75, at Big Beaver Road, at 2:13 a.m. Dec. 16. Officers said the vehicle was missing a tire and had significant damage.

The driver, a 31-year-old Taylor woman, was not injured. She admitted to having come from a Christmas party and initially refused to submit to a chemical breath test.

After being brought to a Troy police facility, she agreed to a test, revealing she had a blood alcohol level of 0.17%. She was charged with one count of operating with a blood alcohol content of 0.17% or more and one count of refusal to take a preliminary breath test.

Catalytic converter stolen in Oakland Mall parking lot

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The rear window of a vehicle parked in the 400 block of Beldale was shattered after a rock was thrown through it between 2 and 3 a.m. Dec. 22.

High-priced items stolen from unlocked car

Several high priced items were stolen from an unlocked vehicle between 11 p.m.

Dec. 24 and 1 p.m. Dec. 25 in the 3600 block of West Big Beaver Road.

Items stolen included Christian Louboutin women’s shoes, several men’s suits, multiple pairs of sunglasses, wrapped Christmas presents, a laptop computer, and a diamond ring.

Explorer stolen, recovered

A 2021 Ford Explorer was stolen from its owner’s driveway between 8 p.m. Dec. 25

and 9:30 a.m. Dec. 26 in the 2900 block of Stoneyridge. It was recovered in Troy Dec. 26.

Suspect threatens driver with BB gun

A driver was charged with one count of brandishing a weapon and threatening/ intimidating after a road rage incident.

The incident occurred at 9:24 a.m.

Dec. 26 near the intersection of Rochester Road and East Long Lake Road.

Officers said the man who reported the matter confronted the driver of a Jeep Wrangler after his poor driving forced the man out of his lane. The man said he yelled at the Jeep driver and threw his cigarette out the window before continuing to drive.

The driver of the Wrangler allegedly continued to follow him and pulled up alongside him in a turnaround, where he demanded to know what had been thrown at his vehicle. The driver of the Wrangler then allegedly threatened to shoot the man before holding up a black handgun.

The man called police, and officers initiated a traffic stop and discovered the weapon was a BB gun.

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The BEHR paint company’s 2024 color of the year is Cracked Pepper — a color that associate broker Laurie Glass, of Cooper Glass Homes with Max Broock Realtors, in Birmingham, said can make a room feel very “rich,” “warm” and “inviting.”

“It’s a striking color that you can really make exciting and warm by adding some rich woods in front of it, and like a warm leather or chocolate sofa, or even a honey-colored sofa,” Glass said. “And then gold, and then a white rug to contrast — it’ll really feel rich. … Very cozy for winter.

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BEHR’s website describes Cracked Pepper as “a versatile, soft black that elevates every environment.”

According to its website, Cracked Pepper brings a modern appeal that pairs with complementary colors, finishes and materials in both residential and commercial spaces.

Glass added that Cracked Pepper can also give a room a more modern look.

“The thing about Cracked Pepper is that it takes something that may look old and it modernizes it. It can crisp it up, make it look fresh,” she said. “It can also take an imperfect wall and make it look striking.”

Benjamin Moore’s 2024 color of the year is Blue Nova, which the company’s website said will “elevate the everyday and expand horizons through juxtaposed color that is sure to inspire.”

“With Blue Nova leading the way, depth and intrigue are balanced by an undercurrent of reassurance,” the website states. “This alluring mid-tone features an enchanting duality, capturing the spotlight with endlessly classic appeal.”

TOP RIGHT: BEHR’s color of the year is Cracked Pepper.

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RIGHT: This bedroom features walls painted in Blue Nova, which is Benjamin Moore’s 2024 color of the year.

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Glass said Blue Nova would work well as a backdrop or an accent wall in a bathroom with white cabinetry and white tile. She also said it could work well as an accent wall in a child’s room, or even as a ceiling color.

“It could also be very interesting as a ceiling paint color, underneath the front porch or even in the basement,” she See COLORS on page 17A

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Mona Mangen, the owner of Hotworx in Clawson and Plymouth, said that she’s seen an uptick in those looking for short, “heated” workouts.

“People are really loving the heated workouts,” she said. “It’s 125 degrees, but it’s a very dry heat. It’s short, but you get an intense sweat. People also feel like the one-onone instructor feeling they get from things like a personal trainer really seems to help.”

Alexis Pacheco is a certified personal trainer, a health coach and the owner of Five Crown Fitness in Shelby Township. She said that she is seeing less heavy workouts and more of a focus on steady improvements and mindfulness.

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said. “I’m not really fond of these black and dark gray basement colors. I think they sit very heavy. But something like this blue could bring some real personality to a modern, clean, minimal basement.”

For 2024, Sherwin-Williams named Upward its color of the year, describing the color as “a breezy, blissful blue” on its website.

The website adds that Upward is “the color found when we slow down, take a breath and allow the mind to clear.”

Glass said Upward would be a nice color for a dining room, depending on how it’s decorated. She also added that it could give a room a “beachy” feel.

“It’d be fairly pretty with gold accent pieces as well,” she said.

In contrast to the paint companies, Pantone named Peach Fuzz its 2024 color of the year.

“Peach Fuzz captures our desire to nurture ourselves and others,” Pantone states on its website. “It’s a velvety gentle peach tone whose all-embracing spirit enriches mind, body and soul.”

In a prepared statement, Leatrice Eiseman, executive director for the Pantone Color Institute, said Peach Fuzz “echoes our innate yearning for closeness and connection.”

“A shade that resonates with compassion, offers a tactile embrace and effortlessly bridges the youthful with the timeless,” she said.

Glass said that, while Peach Fuzz isn’t her favorite color, it would make a nice accent wall in a kid’s bedroom or a bathroom with warm wood.

“It makes your skin feel warm,” she said. “And it just brings a warmth and an attractiveness to the bathroom.”

Emily Sikora — of Just By Happenstance in Clinton Township, who refinishes

furniture and deals in home decor, wall art and more — said all the colors pair well together.

“There are so many uses, using the deepness of the Cracked Pepper and Blue Nova on your larger furniture pieces (allows) you to set the accents with the softer colors with pillows, artwork and other decor,” she said in an email. “I would also use the lighter colors to refinish smaller pieces of furniture to add a whimsical feel to it.”

Sikora added that Blue Nova and Cracked Pepper allow the softness of Peach Fuzz and Upward to “really pop.”

When it comes to renovating a house, Glass added that, in her opinion, there’s more value in painting than anything else.

“We often say that there’s more bang for your buck in paint than anything else you can do in terms of dollar-for-dollar return,” she said.

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“This kind of makes it more of a tangible experience for the parents and kids pursuing scholarships,” said Harry Greenspan, the co-founder of AoE Esports. “Some parents don’t even realize this is a real sport in college or how much they can get in scholarships. This will not only talk about the basics, but go into the specifics about what is out there and how much people can get.”

The event will take place 5-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, at Troy College and Career High School, 1522 E. Big Beaver Road, in Troy. Registration is free and can be completed online at www.aoeesports.com under the “events” tab. There are 200 spots available.

“This is for students who aren’t 7 feet tall or can’t run a fast 40-yard dash,” said Greenspan. “You just need good critical thinking and good dexterity. I used to be a noob and not be able to tell the difference between these games. People will get scholarships based on what games they play and what position they perform in each game. Someone who plays Overwatch may be a tank or may be a healer, and that is what they can get scholarships in if a team is looking for a particular role.”

Nathan Benton will be among the coaches meeting prospective players at the event and is currently a coach at Cleary University. He also used to be employed with AoE Esports.

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that the only way we can preserve this amazing educational resource for our students and broader community is to partner with a trusted organization with the know-how to make that happen.”

Melissa Prowse, the manager of planning and development services for the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Department, said that the grant funding necessary to establish the park and purchase the property from the school district could not be secured due to the volume of high-profile projects applying to the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund this year.

“We have applied to the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund for a grant to purchase the property from Six Rivers (at the appraised value of $3,640,000),” she said.

“This month, we found out we weren’t awarded that grant.

We all agreed at the trust fund board meeting that it was a good idea, but we didn’t have (sufficient) points that they use to score applicants. There were too many other good projects ... we applied for $3,750,000 total, rounding up slightly knowing that property values change over time and that we’ll likely need a revised appraisal prior to the actual acquisition transaction.”

Schmidt said that while the school district’s leadership is behind the sale, they need to secure a reasonable price, valued at least at the appraised value, for the sale to be responsible stewards for the district.

“Oakland County Parks does not have the budget to

purchase the land outright, and the School Board has a fiduciary responsibility to capture some revenue for the plot if we divest,” Schmidt wrote. “We worked with Six Rivers and Oakland County Parks in 2022 to develop a grant proposal through a Michigan Natural Resource Trust Fund program that provides up to 50% of the appraised value of the land.

The funds are limited each year, and a proposal gains ‘points’ if the seller discounts the selling price. The Troy School District and Six Rivers discounted the selling price by 25% in our 2023 application, but we narrowly missed funding anyway.”

Prowse said all parties involved are still optimistic about the project even if it means waiting another year.

“We remain very optimistic about this,” she said. “We are still very committed to making this property an Oakland County parks nature preserve. We, obviously, were hoping to get funding this year. We agreed beforehand that if we didn’t get the funding this year, that we will try again. We get to reapply in April, and they will tell us in December 2024 if we get it,” Prowse said. “When we talk about a nature preserve, we mean a place preserved for the quiet enjoyment of nature. People can go there to relax and restore. It will have some trails, some bathrooms near a parking lot, maybe some boardwalks, but that would be about it.”

Schmidt agreed that while there is currently support for the project moving forward, long-term delays could spell trouble.

“Short term, the property will not be sold for development because the current Board of Education is highly supportive of preservation. We will continue to work with Oakland County Parks on the 2024 application and hope-

fully be successful with a 2024 grant,” he wrote. “If that second attempt is unsuccessful, next steps will depend on how/ whether Oakland County Parks still wants to pursue acquisition. I worry more about the long term. Three board seats are up for election in 2024. Two more are up in 2026. That means within three years there could be a substantial change in Troy School District governance, and there is nothing that would prevent a future board from selling Section 1 for development if a majority of trustees at some future point had a strategic use for the proceeds of a land sale. Shifting ownership to Oakland County Parks in 2024 is our best chance to guarantee preservation of Turtle Woods in perpetuity.

“We did a community survey about eight years ago and found that two-thirds of Troy residents wanted the Troy School District to develop a viable preservation plan for the plot,” wrote Schmidt. “We have pursued multiple preservation possibilities since. … If you want this 70-acre parcel preserved, let your voice be heard at the county and state levels.

Write to your Oakland County commissioner and tell them to provide funding if the state funding proves inadequate.

Write to your state representative and state senator and ask them to be aware of the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund funding recommendations in 2024 and indicate their support to the committee for this project. We need some squeaky wheels, and Turtle Woods is well worth the effort.”

“There are also several natural benefits to turning this into a nature preserve, including improved stormwater management, improved water quality, improved air quality, and more shade in the area,” agreed Prowse. “This would be a great thing for the community.”

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“Like all of our events, it’s fun for families and everyone of all ages to just come out, check out the ice sculptures, do some shopping and enter for a chance to win a big downtown Rochester shopping spree,” O’Dell said.

Throughout the weekend, downtown visitors can dive into the world beneath the waves as ice sculptors bring the ocean to life with under-the-sea-themed creations along Main Street and other streets around the downtown.

On Friday, Jan. 19, guests can enjoy

marshmallow roasting 5-9 p.m. hosted by the Lions Club, try their hand at ice cornhole and view a live ice carving demonstration 6-8 p.m., sponsored by Modetz Funeral Home, all at West Third Street in downtown Rochester.

The fun continues on Saturday, Jan. 20, with an ice carving competition 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on West Fourth Street, as well as marshmallow roasting 10 a.m.-6 p.m. hosted by the Lions Club. Ice cornhole and a live ice carving demonstration will be held 4-6 p.m., sponsored by Cafe 3:16, all at West Third Street.

Over the weekend, patrons who shop or dine downtown can enter the Frost Fest bingo game for a chance to win a $500 downtown Rochester shopping spree. Bingo

cards are available at the Rochester DDA, 431 Main St.; Spice & Tea Exchange, 120 E. Fourth St.; Bitter Tom’s, 319 Main St.; or South Street Skateshop, 410 Main St. All purchases and activities must be completed Jan. 19-20.

“We will produce a bingo card that patrons can pick up at a variety of different locations. Once you complete an activity — like, for instance, maybe dining at a downtown restaurant — ask your server for a stamp, and if you get a five in a row bingo for different activities, you will be in a drawing to win a $500 downtown shopping spree,” O’Dell said.

Once people have five in a row, bingo, they can text a picture of their bingo card to

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There will also be a host of promotions offered by downtown merchants.

Linda Gallaher, the owner of South Street Skateshop, encourages people to enjoy the outdoor winter event with family and friends.

“It’s a great way to connect with your community, enjoy family fun and create traditions,” she said.

The Frost Festival is free to attend, and organizers say it will go on in any weather.

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“I think that people have been tracking steps. Because of the weather right now, which is a little abnormal, people are still walking either outside or on a treadmill.

They want to get more movement in their day,” she said. “I think there’s an increase in wellness and mindfulness as a whole. People are seeking more opportunities for yoga and meditation as opposed to traditional strength training.”

Douglas Edwards, the director of the YMCA of Farmington Hills, said that many people are looking for group activities.

“I think the small group classes are a common thing we are seeing,” said Edwards.

“The social aspect of older adults and meeting goals and staying in shape to not only get in shape but socialize also is very common right now.”

The desire for social activities is driving people back to the gym after COVID, something all three experts said is increasing membership and attendance numbers.

“Our usage is definitely up. During COVID, we had maybe 200 people daily,” said Edwards. “We are now up to about 600 people daily. Before the pandemic was probably between 600 and 800 people, depending on the time of year.”

“Per week, we are seeing about 100 to 150 people. It was about that point before COVID,” added Mangen. “Actually, we might be seeing a few more people than before COVID.” Pacheco believes that most who were in the habit of working out never stopped, but now people are seeking more chances to get out and be with others in their workouts.

“I think it’s different than pre-pandemic levels,” she explained. “I think people are seeking community, so they are seeking more group settings. People who were accustomed to working out never stopped. They have developed more out of the Peloton era and now are focused more on groups or clubs. I think it’s very different than it was.”

While many are trying new avenues for health, many New Year’s resolutions still revolve around health-related goals, but sometimes in non-traditional ways.

“Overall health is important for a lot of people,” said Mangen. “We’re not seeing as many people setting weight goals, as opposed to general, more healthier living and lifestyle changes.”

“Some of the common resolutions are healthier food habits or losing a specific weight amount,” Edwards added. “Often we see people trying to team up with someone else as an accountability partner.”

Pacheco warned against untested trends and shortcuts, however.

“Weight loss is still the No. 1 goal,” she said. “There’s a lot of confusion about how to go about healthy weight loss. New and trending medications available have become popularized from celebrities. Especially with women, there’s a lot of confusion about weight loss. We still recommend traditional routes, such as increased movement, eating healthy, water intake, sleep and mindset.”

The biggest challenges for people in their health goals remain, it seems, staying committed to the initial goal in the new year.

“Accountability and consistency are always the biggest hurdles,” said Edwards.

“About 60% of people fall off within 90 days of making their New Year’s resolutions. At The Y, we try to guide people so they stay in line with their aspirations for the whole year.”

“Staying consistent and remaining motivated are always the big ones,” agreed Mangen.

Pacheco also said the unrealistic goals can be something that causes people to give up on their resolutions, and she advises people to set more manageable milestones.

“I think the biggest struggle is unrealistic expectations because of things they see on social media and in our culture,” she said.

“I used to be a coach for WeightWatchers, and the No. 1 thing that stopped people was trying to do too much at once and making massive changes that their body and mind weren’t ready for. There’s a much higher probability of self-sabotage if the effort you need to put in is too much.”

Edwards agreed that one of the best things someone trying to get in shape can do is to take small but steady steps.

“If you have a specific goal, think of it as a ladder with steps on it,” he said. “If the steps are too far apart from each other, you can’t reach the next step. Reasonable goals allow you to make this steady progress. Having an accountability partner is a big thing that helps too.”

“My advice would be to stay diligent and the weight will fall off,” agreed Mangen.

“Getting to the gym is the hardest part for anybody.”

Pacheco said that one of the oldest and most tried and true methods is still the most effective: join a partner or group in health goals.

“Create reasonable expectations and engage with accountability partners, whether that’s a coach, a friend, a spouse, a group that meets regularly or so forth,” she said. “ It’s much easier and much more fun when accomplishing these goals as part of a group.”

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much it’s grown in the last few years is crazy.

The biggest thing holding it back is that some people just don’t know about it. That’s why events like this are important, because they get these opportunities out there,” he said. “The big four games in competition right now are League of Legends, Overwatch 2, Super Smash Bros. and Rocket League.

Basically, every school will have those games in competition. Other games, like Call of Duty, Valorant, and some sports titles, are also pretty common.”

The event will feature coaches and representatives from local universities, including the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, Oakland University, Lawrence Technological University, Central Michigan

University, Cleary University and Rochester University. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with coaches and gain firsthand knowledge about the various types and amounts of esports scholarships available, as well as the criteria for qualification.

“It varies from school to school. Some schools will offer students who are appropriately talented a full ride,” said Benton. “The average school is probably offering $2,000 to $5,000 a year scholarships. At Cleary, for instance, we can offer up to 50% tuition, which is about $12,000 a year.”

“High GPAs and whether they live in or out of the state are factors in how much can be offered,” added Greenspan.

AoE Esports is the official provider of esports for the Troy School District and describes itself as being dedicated to fostering talent and creating opportunities for aspiring gamers.

“This is the first time we’ve held an event like this,” said Greenspan. “We’ve had smaller events. … Many of our members have gone on to be coaches or players, and they have gone to specific schools, but this is the first time we’ve gathered everyone together.”

Greenspan said that esports in general is still fairly new, so the industry and culture are still being established, describing it as “an exciting time.”

“This is an emerging sport. More than 1,000 schools across the country offer scholarships, and that number is only growing as universities realize they want to get more of these students at their institutions,” he said.

“We are an organization for individuals or teams to come and play esports in structured leagues or teams or run a club or clinic. We are similar to a tennis club. … Players work like players in every other sport. They meet

up and practice and work on strategies, just like any other sport. We’ll have another event in the summer where coaches will come in and watch players play and see what they can do.”

Benton hopes that any students who think that they can take their gaming to a competitive level will check out the event.

“My parents always told me, ‘You’ll never make a living playing video games,’” said Benton. “Now you kind of can.”

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TROY, MICHIGAN

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Troy Nature Center

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To the qualified electors of the City of Troy:

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Notice is hereby given that an election will be held in the City of Troy on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00

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p.m. for the purposes of electing candidates for the following offices as presented and listed below:

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Troy Community Center

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The polling places for the February 27, 2024 Presidential Primary are as follows: PRECINCT

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Evanswood Church of God

2601 E. Square Lake

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Woodside Bible Church

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Faith Apostolic Church

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Troy Nature Center

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St. Stephen Episcopal Church

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an absent voter ballot.

Sample ballots may be viewed at www.mi.gov/vote or on the City Clerk’s webpage at www.troymi.gov/elections.

Early Voting for the February 27, 2024 Presidential Primary Election is available: Location:

Troy Community Center 3179 Livernois Rd. Troy. MI 48083

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Northfield Hills Baptist Church

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SALT Church

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Times:

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The City Clerk’s Office is open 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The City Clerk’s Office will offer extended

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Woodside Bible Church

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Evanswood Church of God

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Bethesda Romanian Pentecostal Church

2075 E. Long Lake

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Kensington Community Church

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Bridge Community Church

5700 Rochester

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Bridge Community Church

5700 Rochester

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First Presbyterian Church

4328 Livernois

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St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church

760 W. Wattles

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St. Stephen Episcopal Church

5500 Adams

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Lutheran Church of the Master

3333 Coolidge Hwy.

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St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church

760 W. Wattles

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St. Lucy Croatian Church

200 E. Wattles

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St. Lucy Croatian Church

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St. Joseph Chaldean Catholic Church

2442 E. Big Beaver

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St. Joseph Chaldean Catholic Church

2442 E. Big Beaver

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St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church

2160 E. Maple

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Troy Community Center

3179 Livernois

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Troy Community Center

3179 Livernois

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Lutheran Church of the Master

3333 Coolidge Hwy.

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Saturday, February 24, 2024, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Satellite Clerk’s Office in Room 302 at the Troy Community Center

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Sunday, February 25, 2024, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Satellite Clerk’s Office in Room 302 at the Troy Community Center

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Election Day: Tuesday, February 27, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Questions concerning the Presidential Primary Election should be directed to the City Clerk’s Office at (248) 524-3316. ______________________________________ M. Aileen Dickson, MMC, MiPMC II Troy City Clerk (248) 524-3316 POSTED:

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Large order of TVs sent to Texas and Detroit

NOVI — An Ohio man who purchased 10 televisions from Best Buy in Novi Dec. 7 went to pick up the order the next day and was told that nine of the televisions had been delivered to a residence in Texas, and one of them had been delivered to a residence off Vinewood Street in Detroit, according to a Novi police report.

The order included nine Samsung 4K UHD smart TVs and one specially ordered Samsung 8K UHD smart TV. The order cost the man $6,349.29.

A store associate said that the delivery instructions were changed through email and stated that the buyer was moving to Texas and needed the televisions delivered there and not to the Novi store. The real buyer did not receive an email because his email password had been changed. The specially ordered TV was delivered to the Vinewood address.

Detectives later advised the man that the Vinewood address was a vacant lot. The man stated he only wanted the reports for documentation at this time and had no other information. He was advised that because his primary residence is in Ohio, he should make any identity theft reports in that jurisdiction.

Woman steals planter

NOVI — Police were sent to a residence in Novi Dec. 5 after a man saw a suspicious person in his Ring doorbell camera footage coming from the east side of his home. Then on Dec. 8, he realized that a large iron planter was missing.

The planter was last seen next to his air conditioning unit. The man could not recall how much the planter was worth; however, he stated that he has had the planter for approximately 15 years. The planter was also extremely rusted and had a patina all over it, according to the report.

After viewing the footage from the Ring camera, police said it appeared that a woman carried a large item from the east side of the home. According to the police report, the planter was valued at $50. The resident only wished to document the incident at this time, in case anyone else in the subdivision had a similar problem.

Retail fraud reported

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — On Dec. 3, Bloomfield Township police were dispatched to a golf store in the 1900 block of South Telegraph Road for a report of a retail fraud that had occurred the day prior.

Management stated that around 6:30 p.m. Dec. 2, a woman went into the store and placed a blue Nike hoodie valued at $104 into her purse. She then approached the checkout counter, removed two shirts

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and the Nike hoodie from her purse, and asked to return them.

As management grew suspicious, they questioned the woman and began to review security surveillance.

The woman stated she had to run to her car, then left with the merchandise. The case was under investigation.

Resident reports stolen package

BIRMINGHAM — On Dec. 2 at approximately 9 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 900 block of Ruffner regarding a report of a larceny.

The victim, a 40-year-old male resident, stated that a package he was expecting was delivered to his home at around 8 p.m. by UPS, but when he opened the package, he found that it was not what he had ordered. The intended package had contents valued at approximately $250 and was stolen from his porch. An investigation was ongoing.

Stolen firearm found after traffic stop

BIRMINGHAM — Officers on patrol identified a vehicle running a red light at Woodward Avenue and Bowers Street at 4 p.m. Dec. 2. Officers performed a traffic stop and immediately identified signs of intoxication from the suspect, a 26-year-old Detroit man.

The suspect informed officers that he had a firearm in the vehicle and was licensed to carry it. In the car, they also found an open bottle of liquor, a marijuana cigarette and a cup containing alcohol. A field sobriety evaluation was conducted, and the driver was arrested. After the arrest, officers learned that the firearm was a stolen firearm.

his home and was still determining if any other items were missing. Police said the residence has no alarm system and no surveillance system.

A K9 unit and a drone unit responded to the scene and initiated a track, which were both unsuccessful. Police were continuing to investigate.

Deputies leaving the above incident were flagged down by another resident who lives on Fawn Hill, stating his house had also been broken into.

The 46-year-old man stated he had returned to his residence around 9 p.m., and several friends had arrived. One of his friends told him the police were outside his neighbor’s because their home had been broken into. The victim began to check throughout his house and discovered that his bedroom dresser drawers were open. The victim stated that some coin rolls had been taken, but he was unsure if any other items had been taken.

Deputies found that the rear door had been damaged, and a safe in the main bedroom had been opened. The residence had no alarm system and one surveillance camera.

A K9 unit and a drone unit responded to the scene and initiated a track, which were both unsuccessful. Police were investigating.

Watches, paperwork missing from safe after home break-in

HAZEL PARK — According to a police report, a 50-year-old Southfield man was arrested around 5:50 p.m. Dec. 5 after he was caught stealing two prepaid cellphones and hair trimmer kits from the Kroger store in the 23100 block of John R Road.

The stolen merchandise totaled $162.95. Police were investigating.

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Deputies responded to the 2500 block of Ashburton Court in reference to a breaking and entering at 9:49 p.m. Nov. 25. The complainant, a 64-year-old man from Oakland Township, reported returning home to find that someone had entered his home through a window.

Deputies met with the complainant, who stated he had returned home to find that someone had ransacked the closet in the primary bedroom and opened the drawers in the bathroom. His safe had been opened, and watches and paperwork were missing. The victim was unsure if he had left the safe locked. The residence had no alarm system and no surveillance system. Police were investigating.

Homes broken into, items stolen

Attempted robbery reported

Shoplifter arrested at Kroger

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Deputies responded to Fawn Hill Court for a breaking and entering at 9:28 p.m. Nov. 25.

A 40-year-old man reported returning home to find the door of his residence open, broken glass in the home, and jewelry missing.

Deputies met with the homeowner, who stated he had come home to find all the doors to his basement open. He went upstairs and discovered that the back door had been kicked in. The complainant stated that two watches were missing. He had been remodeling

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies responded to a coffee shop in the 2500 block of Rochester Road for a report of an attempted armed robbery at 9:21 p.m. Nov. 11.

A 21-year-old Rochester Hills woman said two unknown males armed with firearms attempted to rob her. She stated that the suspects fled in a vehicle eastbound on Barclay Circle.

She had left the coffee shop and crossed the parking lot to her vehicle when two unknown males came up behind her and pointed handguns at her stomach. The victim stated that the suspects were

demanding the keys to her car, a black 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The victim stated that she did not have anything and started to scream for help. Several people in the parking lot started to take notice of what was happening and tried to help her.

She stated that, suddenly, a newer-model, all-black Ram pickup with tinted windows pulled up alongside her and the suspects. The suspects got into the truck and fled eastbound on Barclay Circle.

The suspects include two males wearing gray masks and hoodies, and an unknown individual driving the getaway vehicle.

There was a 10-minute delay in the call, but the area was checked without results for the suspects. No businesses had video cameras in the parking lot.

Man arrested after reportedly following a man home, resisting police

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to a suspicious vehicle in the 1000 block of Princeton at 12:34 a.m. Nov. 14.

The caller, a 30-year-old man from Shelby Township, said a blue 2006 Buick Lacrosse had followed them home and pulled into his driveway before leaving. Deputies located the vehicle near John R and Hamlin roads and initiated a traffic stop. The driver was unlicensed and stated he did not speak English, although he was able to answer basic questions. The driver was ordered out of the vehicle and became noncompliant. When deputies attempted to handcuff him, he began pulling his arms away and tightened up.

They pinned him up against the car and were eventually able to take him into custody. The vehicle was impounded, and the driver was arrested and lodged at Oakland County Jail.

Man robbed in hotel room by masked suspects

SOUTHFIELD — A man told police that at 6:33 a.m. Nov. 26, his hotel room, in the 28000 block of Northwestern Highway, was broken into. A group of masked perpetrators entered with firearms and stole the victim’s designer sunglasses and cash.

Champagne stolen

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that at 1:46 p.m. Dec. 3, an unknown person stole $367.88 worth of champagne from Holiday Market, 1203 S. Main St.

Vehicle stolen from driveway

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that between 1:30 a.m. and 2:30 a.m. Dec. 3, an unknown person stole a 2005 Chevy Blazer from a driveway in the 1300 block of McLean Avenue.

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Twelfth Amendment: Learn about Electoral College, 2-3 p.m., Old Troy Church at Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles, troyhistoricvillage.org/ programs/constitution-cafes

Church at Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road, troyhistoricvillage. org/programs/teas-at-two

month, Lukich Family Restaurant, 3900 Rochester Road in Troy, RSVP to Ed at (586) 909-1444

JAN. 31

Troy Newcomers: Social group for women, activities include service projects, bowling, euchre, wine tasting, book club, games nights, golf, scrapbooking and more, troynewcomers.com, clubactivities@ troynewcomers.com

Paying for College Without Going Broke: Webinar about Expected Family Contribution, new Free Application for Federal Student Aid rules, college admissions and scholarships, 7-8 p.m., hosted by Troy Public Library on Zoom, troypl.org

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MLK Day of Service: 8 a.m. breakfast, 9 a.m. program and participation in service projects to follow, Athens High School, 4333 John R in Troy, facebook.com/TroyMI

Health workshops: For chronic pain, high blood pressure and more, hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, beaumonthealth. digitalsignup.com

JAN. 16

Warme Winter Musik: Presented by Tuesday Musicale of Detroit, 10:30 a.m., Piano Place in Troy, 1307 E. Maple Road, Unit A, tuesdaymusicaleofdetroit.org

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JAN. 25

100-year history of Detroit Opera House: Hear discussion about former movie palace, also enjoy tea and treat, 2-3 p.m., Old Troy

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