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Officials alert community to potential election scams

BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com

After being made aware of spam text messages being sent out regarding ballots for the November election, officials from the city of Troy said they want to make sure the community is aware of what to look for in terms of valid election information.

Troy Communications Director Courtney Flynn noted that text messages related to ballots for the general election were sent to people all over the state.

“The texts looked like they were sent from a government office, but they were not, and were in all caps,” Flynn said in an email. “We want to ensure voters know the proper channels to remain updated and informed on elections.”

Officials said Troy has been diligent in ensuring that voters are aware of what contact information would be valid for them to receive

election information from by posting the proper contacts through social media posts.

“In general, we are hoping that by providing our alerts through social media that voters will be cautious if they receive a text, call or email regarding their ballots or voting,” Troy City Clerk Aileen Dickson said in an email.

“We encourage voters to go to the source first, either the City Clerk’s Office or to the State of Michigan (Michigan Voter Information Center) website, for official information. While some texts/emails/calls may be helpful and truthful, it can be hard to spot the spam or fraud sometimes. So, it’s always better to verify information with an official source.”

The City of Troy Clerk’s Office sends out information in the following ways:

• Phone calls or voicemails are only from (248) 524-3316 or (248) 524-3317. Officials noted that the Clerk’s Office does not cold-call

See SCAMS on page 20A

SUSPECT ARRESTED AFTER SEVERAL PACKAGE THEFTS

BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com

A 23-year-old suspect who was reportedly in the United States illegally has been

arrested in Troy following a number of package thefts.

Yohangel Martin Polanco Melo was arrested Oct. 15 following multiple package thefts in metro Detroit that specifically

targeted iPhones delivered to residential addresses.

Beginning in September, the Troy Police Department’s Directed Patrol Unit became aware of the package thefts. The sus-

pect in the larcenies would arrive shortly after a package was delivered.

“It is unclear if this is an organized crime group,” Troy Police Department Com-

See ARREST on page 21A

File photo by Tiffany Esshaki

The city of Troy is sounding the alarm about spam text messages being sent out regarding ballots for the November election.

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was incredible’ Troy resident sets world record in powerlifting

BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com

By the looks of an Instagram video showing 22-year-old Troy resident Angela Kattula take the stage prior to her world record-setting squat at the USA Powerlifting Raw Nationals, you’d say she was the most confident person in the building.

Animated and feeding off the crowd’s energy, Kattula approached the bar looking like she’d already set the world record before even squatting.

On the inside, it was a different story.

“I always tell people that if I’m really hyping myself up for a lift, it’s probably because I’m not that confident, and I’m trying to create more hype for myself,” Kattula said.

Squatting 487.2 pounds, Kattula set the USA Powerlifting world record Sept. 5 in Salt Lake City, Utah, bringing home first place in her junior division (ages 20-23) and second in the open category, which is all ages. Kattula also benched 231.5 and deadlifted 441 in the competition.

It was a fulfilling moment for Kattula, whose first Raw Nationals appearance in 2023 was clouded by a lingering back injury that kept her from competing at 100%.

“There were days where 225 was really painful for me or really impossible to get off the ground for a good six months,” Kattula said. “At nationals, I still ended up deadlifting 415, but that was a 50-pound jump from anything I did in training. Even in training, getting up to the numbers I was at was a lot of work,

Cranbrook interactive experiences spreads awareness on sea lamprey

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Sea lampreys are the newest residents at the Cranbrook Institute of Science. The Great Lakes Fishery Commission provided the sea lampreys along

with an enclosure and tank fittings for the exhibit.

To welcome the exhibit, Cranbrook will host an activities 11 a.m.2 p.m Nov. 2 and a documentary, “The Fish Thief,” at 2:30 p.m. The event is free with the purchase of general museum admission.

Guests will be able to get up close with 2-foot-long, 5-pound sea lampreys, listen to presentations from the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, and participate in fun and educational activities related to sea lampreys and the Great Lakes. It is considered a family friendly

event as children are encouraged to learn about this important topic. However, Cranbrook Institute of Science’s Public Programs Coordinator Janet Beylin said the documentary is not aimed for a young child audience.

See SEA LAMPREYS on page 10A

Photo provided by Angela Kattula

Troy resident Angela Kattula readies for a squat at the USA Powerlifting Raw Nationals Sept. 5 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

See POWERLIFTING on page 29A

Troy Schools gear up for chance to win cash prize through ‘Step Up to the Plate’

BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com

The biannual partnership between Troy Chamber of Commerce member restaurants and the Troy School District, “Step Up to the Plate” is back Sunday, Nov. 3-Friday, Nov. 8.

During these dates, participating restaurants will offer diners 20% off food purchases if they show a “Step Up to the Plate” promotional piece, like a school flier, an ad, an email or other communication about the program. The discount offer is only valid for food and non-alcoholic beverages.

This challenge is presented by Children’s Hospital of Michigan and provides the

opportunity for schools in the Troy district to win a cash prize that could go toward different school resources.

“By having your school participate in this program, you are directly giving back to the community by supporting local restaurants within Troy,” Children’s Hospital of Michigan Chief Executive Officer Archie Drake said in a letter to participating schools. “Plus, it gives the families of the Troy School District an opportunity to dine at a discounted rate of 20% off all while providing individual schools a chance to win $1,000 to put toward school supplies and resources. At Children’s Hospital of Michigan,

See PLATE on page 27A

MHSAA boys tennis recap: Bloomfield Hills and Detroit Country Day earn state titles

BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County typically seems to have a hold on the high school tennis scene, but the schools located in Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills and Beverly Hills took it to a whole new level this season.

Below are the boys tennis state finals recaps for teams in the C & G Newspapers’ coverage area.

Troy (D1)

Troy was the last team to win a state title since Bloomfield Hills began its threeyear reign, and head coach Brian Miska and company collected their second-straight state runner-up title Oct. 19 at the Byron Center West Sports Complex.

Freshman Dheeraj Yelleti (4 singles) came in as the No. 1 seed for his bracket and absolutely dominated the competition, winning every set en route to becoming the 1 singles state champion.

“We knew we were deep and we knew someone would have to play 4 singles that was a little strong for the flight, but he (Yelleti) took it in stride and never complained,” Miska said. “He was a team guy who stepped in and played the role. The pressure for him to win it was pretty high, because we thought he was a borderline lock going into the season. To have that pressure as a freshman, it

really shows a lot about his confidence.”

Troy collected its final championship of the day at the hands of another freshman phenom, Jackson Kraus, who teamed up with junior Raghav Karur in 4 doubles for a flawless run.

Kraus and Karur, the No. 2 seeds, did run into some trouble against No. 3 seed Bloomfield Hills in the semifinals, but took care of business in a 7-6 (4), 6-3 victory to move onto the championship match.

See TENNIS on page 18A

Photo provided by Brian Miska Troy freshman Dheeraj Yelleti readies to hit the ball.

CRIME WATCH

Resident loses $5K in fake arrest warrant

A resident of Miracle Drive reported Oct. 15 that she was contacted via phone by an unknown suspect claiming to be from the Troy Police Department.

The suspect claimed she had a warrant for her arrest and needed to pay to clear her name. The victim was instructed to go to Walmart and send $4,000 to the barcode provided to her via WhatsApp.

The resident went to Walmart and gave the Walmart attendant $4,000 cash, and they sent the money through the provided barcode. The resident then went to Kroger and purchased $1,000 in gift cards and provided the numbers on the back to the suspect.

Intoxicated driver crashes into tow truck

Officers were dispatched to southbound Interstate 75 and Maple Road for a report of a vehicle crash involving a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country and a tow truck at 1:27 a.m. Oct. 19.

The driver of the Town and Country, a 26-year-old woman from Madison Heights, was determined to be at fault for the crash. While speaking with the driver, officers noted her eyes were bloodshot and watery, and there was an odor of intoxicants coming from her breath.

She was asked to perform several sobriety evaluations, and the officers noted she performed poorly. She submitted to a preliminary breath test, with a result of a 0.141% blood alcohol content.

The driver was arrested.

Inebriated driver hits garage door

At 4:22 a.m. Oct. 13, police were dispatched to a residence on Camden Drive for a report that a black Chevrolet Silverado had driven into the garage door of the residence.

Troy officers arrived at the scene but were unable to locate the vehicle. Shortly after, Birmingham police located the suspect vehicle at 5060 Coolidge Highway in Royal Oak.

Troy officers responded to the scene and spoke with the vehicle’s driver, a 22-

year-old Rockford man. While speaking with the driver, officers noted his speech was slurred and there was a strong odor of intoxicants emanating from his breath. The driver was asked to perform several sobriety evaluations, which officers noted he performed poorly.

He refused to submit to a preliminary breath test, leading to the driver being arrested. During an inventory search of the vehicle, officers located an open bottle of vodka on the passenger floorboard.

In lockup, the driver agreed to submit to a breath test, which showed a result of 0.186% blood alcohol content. He was charged with malicious destruction of a building $1,000 or more but less than $20,000, operating while intoxicated, and having an open alcohol container in a vehicle.

Vehicle crash results from inebriated driving

Officers were dispatched at 8:44 p.m. Oct. 19 to Crooks Road and West South Boulevard for a report of a vehicle crash.

Upon arrival, officers found a 2009

Chevrolet Silverado in the intersection with the engine on fire. Officers spoke to the driver, a 38-year-old man from Rochester Hills, and noted his eyes were glassy and bloodshot, he was stuttering, and there was a strong odor of intoxicants coming from his breath.

A preliminary breath test showed his blood alcohol content to be 0.23%.

Planet Fitness sees multiple locker thefts

The Planet Fitness at 2880 West Maple Road saw multiple reports of thefts from lockers between 2:11 p.m. and 4 p.m. Oct. 15.

One person reported that an unknown suspect stole two credit cards and cash from his locked locker while he was working out. Another person reported that an unknown suspect stole two credit cards, a debit card, and $85 in cash from his locked locker while he was working out. Multiple fraudulent charges were made to the stolen cards shortly after they were stolen.

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ST. NICHOLAS TO HOST FUNDRAISER FOR HURRICANE VICTIMS

A spaghetti dinner fundraiser at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church is intended to help support victims of hurricanes Milton and Helene.

Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton caused immense damage and casualties to the southeastern portion of the United States during September and October.The death toll for Hurricane Helene has currently reached over 200 people, while for Hurricane Milton, the death toll is currently over 20 people.

Guests can enjoy a complimentary spaghetti dinner 6-8 p.m. Oct. 30 at 760 W. Wattles Road.

Donations will be accepted at the door for a relief fund that will benefit International Orthodox Christian Charities and their partner organization. Guests can use Venmo to make donations through the account @StNicholastroy or through their PayPal.

For more information, visit stnicholastroy.org or call (248) 362-9575.

RAISE A GLASS TO NATURE CENTER

The annual Nature Uncorked Wine and Beer Tasting Fundraiser will benefit the Stage Nature Center 6-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at the Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois.

The event is for ages 21 and older and will feature beer, wine, hard cider and hors d’oeuvres. The night will include a silent auction, $20 wine pull, a 52-card raffle, and spin the bottle. General admission costs $45 per person to attend 6-9 p.m. VIP admission costs $60 per person and includes a pre-glow reception 5-6 p.m. with premium appetizers, deluxe craft cocktails and a first peak at the auction. Tickets can be purchased at troynaturesociety.org/natureuncorked or by calling (248) 688-9703.

SHRINE SCHOOLS TO HOST OPEN HOUSE

Shrine Catholic Schools is holding an open house for its academy and high school noon-3 p.m. Nov. 3 at its locations at 13 Mile and Woodward in Royal Oak for families to see what Shrine has to offer. The schools have achieved College Board AP Honor Roll Gold Level in 2024 and Platinum Level in 2023 for fostering a college culture, providing college credit opportunities, and maximizing college readiness, according to their website. At the open house, parents can meet the teachers and staff, and explore the schools’ programs, and extracurricular and athletic offerings, including the high school’s new state-of-the art athletic facilities. For more information, visit www.shrineschools.com.

TRICK-OR-TREATERS ENJOY HALLOWEEN FUN AT TROY HISTORIC VILLAGE

Community members enjoyed treats and fun activities during the Troy Historic Village’s annual Trick-or-Treat program Oct. 25 and 26.

Troy Historic Village is located at 60 W. Wattles Road and features 11 different historic structures for visitors of all ages to explore the history of the pioneers who established homes and farms in rural Troy Township during the 1800s. Different educational programs, lectures and activities are offered for visitors of all ages on top of their various holiday-themed events.

Their annual Trick-or-Treat program has been around for a decade, and throughout the years this program has had different themes, like the circus, fairy tales, outer space, and under the sea, among others. For 2024, the theme was superheroes.

Superhero Trick-or-Treat was sponsored by Genisys Credit Union, with treats provided courtesy of Troy Garden Club and Troy Historic Village volunteers.

“Last night was gorgeous. We had over 200 visitors,” Village Youth Programs Director Alex Konieczny said. “We’re having a blast and seeing the kids light up is satisfying.”

For those interested in upcoming holiday events at Troy Historic Village, “Cocoa and Crafts with Santa” will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8. Guests can meet Santa, do holiday crafts and games, and enjoy hot chocolate and sweet treats.

For more information, visit troyhistoricvillage. org.

Sea lampreys

from page 3A

Sea lampreys are also known as “vampire fish” because they use their suction to attach to fish and suck the blood and fluid out of them over time. In their disc-shaped mouth, they have over 100 sharp, hook-shaped teeth and a rasping tongue.

They are native to the sea, but in the 1800’s, they found their way to the Great Lakes and flourished in the freshwater environment. Beylin said the problem is that the lampreys are dangerous to the Great Lakes’ fish population.

In the ocean, they are used to attaching to whales and are considered to be more of an annoyance than a major threat. Since the Great lakes Fish are so much smaller than what the lampreys usually latch onto, it puts the fish in great danger.

By the 1950s, Beylin said, the stock of Great Lakes fish was down almost 90% because of sea lampreys.

“We will never be able to get rid of them, but we can control the population down to about 90%, and that’s what the Great Lakes Fishery Commission is involved in doing,” Beylin said.

The Great Lakes Fishery Commission is a Canada/United States body that was set up by a treaty in the 1950s. Among their many efforts, they control invasive sea lamprey in the Great Lakes and their basins. Public engagement is a huge part of what they do to increase awareness of what

See SEA LAMPREYS on page 26A

Thanks to the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, Cranbrook Institute of Science now has sea lampreys.

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

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SPOTLIGHT ON SENIOR LIVING

Estate sale companies provide helpful service for diverse home situations

BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com

For those looking to move or for those who have lost someone and are interested in downsizing their possessions, estate sales professionals can provide assistance as individuals and families navigate through these issues.

Mara Topper, CEO and mediator for Senior Counseling Services, has worked with many people interested in scoping out estate sales professionals as they look to move and consider selling their houses.

“There’s a couple of people I refer clients to,” Topper said. “I also suggest they go with someone with good reviews that are clear about what they do.”

Potential clients are advised to consider how companies deal with cleaning out the home as well as donations and any other items that don’t sell. Clients should also consider what they want to take with them or give to family members, and if there are items they can’t take, they should consider taking smaller pieces or photos of the items.

Clients may also need emotional sup-

port through the process of these sales and may consider reaching out to friends, family members, or mental health professionals for emotional support. On the day of the sale, they should also consider doing something special with their loved ones and letting the estate sale companies handle the sales.

“This can be a very emotional event for seniors, children and families,” Topper said. “If you hire an estate company, let them run it.”

Clearview Estate Sales & Auctions provides support to interested parties throughout the metro Detroit area as well as in other parts of the country.

Chris Deneau, owner of Clearview Estate Sales & Auctions, has been interested in collecting and selling household items and antiques for around 25 years. He held his first estate sale when he was 19 years old and, through his business, aims to provide clients with a stress-free experience as Clearview Estate Sales & Auctions provides assistance with valuation, research, advertising and sales for each of their planned sales events.

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These items were available during an estate sale in Troy that took place in July 2024. The estate sale was put together with the help of Clearview Estate Sales & Auctions.

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Senior Dhruv Gupta (2 singles), freshman Krish Gupta (3 singles), and the 3 doubles team of freshman Sourish Darui and junior Nate Wanstreet all reached the semifinals, while juniors Varun Shetty and Anthony Wu (2 doubles) reached the championship match.

Dhruv Gupta was the lone senior for the Colts and has been an anchor for Miska throughout his four years.

“He’s a special senior for us,” Miska said. “He had four-straight years of being in the state finals or semifinals for us, so making the second day in the state tournament for four-straight years was pretty impressive.”

With only Gupta graduating, Troy re-

turns a slew of experience and talent eager to snap the state runner-up streak by hoisting a title of their own.

“Obviously, nothing is guaranteed with Bloomfield Hills, because they have such a good team over there, but a lot of them have played varsity three-straight years,” Miska said. “Watching them grow as leaders off the court, especially the young freshman, it’s been great. Having only one senior, I needed some leadership from my juniors. They stepped up for sure.”

Bloomfield Hills (D1)

Bloomfield Hills continues to have a hold on the Division 1 boys tennis scene, winning its third-straight state title and sixth since 2015 on Oct. 19 at the Byron Center West Sports Complex.

Senior Pierce Shaya (1 singles), junior

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Connor Shaya (2 singles), and sophomore Zev Spiegel (3 singles) rounded out the singles championships; while seniors Asher Langwell and Dominic Pascarella (1 doubles), and juniors Meyer Saperstein and Sajan Doshi (3 doubles) took home the title in the doubles flights.

Pierce Shaya and Pascarella are now four-time individual/doubles state champions to go along with their three team titles, while Connor Shaya is a three-time individual state champion. Langwell is now a twotime doubles state champion.

Sophomore Brady Winston (4 singles) also added a state runner-up finish.

Returning a core of talent and winning the state finals by eight or more points the past three seasons, it’ll be tough for anyone to put an end to what the Black Hawks are doing.

Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice (D1)

The Warriors were paced by their senior-led core on the singles side as Patrick Cretu (1 singles) and Lucas Kello (2 singles) both reached the semifinals, helping Brother Rice finish fourth.

Brother Rice finished fifth the past two seasons before finishing 10th overall in 2021, which showcases a new expectation of consistency for head coach Casey Cullen and his squad.

Junior Spencer Seneker and sophomore Ben Waechter (1 doubles) were the only doubles group to reach the semifinals.

Rochester Hills Stoney Creek (D1)

How about a history-making season for the Cougars.

Typically on the outside looking in

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voters. Those questioning the validity of a phone call related to election information should call the Clerk’s Office at (248) 524-3316.

• Emails are only from an @troymi.gov email addresses.

• Faxes come from (248) 524-1770.

• Mail is from 500 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI, 48084, and will include the city seal or logo, or the “Official Election Mail Logo.”

The Clerk’s Office will not be communicating through text messages. All valid and upto-date election information can be found at troymi.gov/elections or mvic.sos.state.mi.us.

“I’m thankful the City Clerk and her team are taking proactive steps to ensure that our elections in Troy remain safe and secure,” Mayor Ethan Baker said in an email. “I urge our residents to scrutinize any information they receive regarding their right to vote, their process to vote, or anything pertaining to the upcoming election. Always check the source of the information and know that the City of Troy will not be texting you about your vote or this election.”

To verify any election information, contact the City Clerk’s Office at elections@troymi. gov, call (248) 524-3316 or visit troymi.gov/elections.

Arrest

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munity Services Sgt. Benjamin Hancock said in an email. “However, the suspect we arrested is not the only one as there are other individuals committing the same crime.”

One of the suspects was identified as a man wearing an Amazon vest and driving a silver Dodge Caravan with a paper license plate in the rear window. He and his vehicle were captured on numerous home surveillance systems in Troy and other metro Detroit area jurisdictions, and police later identified him as Polanco Melo.

On each occasion, Polanco Melo, dressed in an Amazon vest, a bucketstyle hat and surgical mask, would allegedly approach a home that just had an iPhone delivered, carrying a small empty package. He would then leave the empty/unlabeled box and steal the iPhone box, often concealing it under his vest while returning to his vehicle, police said.

In October, officers reportedly observed the suspect vehicle in the area, initiated a traffic stop, and arrested the driver, Polanco Melo. He was reportedly wearing the same Amazon vest, bucket hat and surgical mask observed in the numerous surveillance videos/images. Officers said they recovered several iPhones that were inside the vehicle along with several empty boxes.

Officers spoke with a representative from Immigration and Customs Enforcement, who advised them Polanco Melo is currently in the United States illegally and has no residency status.

Polanco Melo was arraigned in 52-4 District Court Oct. 17, where he was charged with two counts of larceny between $1,000 and $20,000, and three counts of larceny between $200 and $1,000. His bond was set at $50,000, no 10%.

The Troy Police Department is strongly encouraging people to arrange for a signature to be required upon delivery of iPhones, or to pick them up from a local retailer.

“This was outstanding work by our officers but frankly the crime trend continues all around our region,” a press release from the Troy Police Department said.

An attorney for Polanco Melo could not be reached for comment by press time.

For more information, visit troymi.gov/departments/police/index.php.

Polanco Melo

BUSINESS CLIP

Oven 360 Pizza holds ribbon-cutting

Chef Remo Tortola boasts that Oven 360 Pizza is different. They have fused rich, traditional cooking methods with more modern recipes for a unique dining experience.

Their Neapolitan-style pizzas are crafted to transport customers straight to the heart of Italy, where each flavor tells a story. With more than 50 cheeses, toppings and spices to choose from, customers can craft unlimited pizza combinations. They also offer paninis, gourmet salads and desserts including Italian gelato.

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Savers Printing holds ribbon-cutting Oct. 17

Savers Printing, a woman-owned small printing company, provides high-quality, customized printing solutions with quick turnaround times. Their services include business cards, brochures, postcards and large-format products like banners, signs, posters and tradeshow displays.

Franchise owner Michael Spinetti held a ribbon-cutting on Oct. 9 at Oven 360 at 1711 Crooks Road in Troy. Visit Oven360.com or call (248) 731-7874 for more information.

Savers Printing held a ribbon-cutting Oct. 17. Owner Doreen Wing and her team excel in unique project requests, ensuring each piece reflects the customer’s vision. With a commitment to exceptional customer service and attention to detail, they strive to exceed expectations and create lasting impressions.

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Estate sales

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typically between 35-45%,” Deneau said in an email. “We however tailor each estate to the client’s needs. In estates that are higher dollar we lower the percentage to be fair to the client and ourselves. We also do not play the ‘first $5,000 is ours and then 45% after that’ like many companies do.”

On top of estate sales, another service that this business provides includes buy out and clean out services which allows for Clearview to quickly purchase and clean out items or residences so that the estate may be prepared for its next plans. Consignment sales are also available through their website, which features a variety of coins, antiques, jewelry, boats, motorcycles, vehicles and art among other items. Some items may be shipped to buyers, though most items are sold in person.

“We have a heavy online presence but we don’t specifically sell online,” Deneau said.

Through Clearview’s clients, Deneau and his staff have also found some unexpected items like homemade drugrelated board games from the 1970s, tiny vials of cocaine, bricks of silver, and gold coins among other antiques and odd items. Deneau and his team will dispose of or hand over any concerning items like drugs and firearms to the proper authorities.

“You never know what you’re going to find,” Deneau said. “We’ve found all kinds of valuable crazy items.”

A lot of cleaning and preparation goes into each sale. If personal items are found, they will generally be hidden away

in order to check with the clients.

“We scour the houses before the estate sale,” Deneau said. “We also reduce commission on high end items.”

These estate sales will generally run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the different addresses listed and each sale may take a few days depending on the client’s preferences. Once the sale ends, clients can expect to receive their check after a week.

“Everything is beautifully displayed,” Deneau said. “We get an eclectic mix of people and have gathered such a following. Our clients do very well.”

In July 2024, Deneau’s company worked with a retired 91-year-old resident of Long Lake Road in Troy, with the assistance of the resident’s friend and neighbor Karol Szymula, for a large estate sale that featured a large collection of different art pieces and antiquities.

“We already tried to help him sell some things,” Szymula said. “Clearview is the best and really tries to give the best bang.”

This Troy sale saw a long line of people come through, with over 130 people signed in for this event.

“When we started on Thursday, the first guy in line came from Seattle,” Szymula said. “The line never stopped.”

According to Szymula, it took roughly around 15 months to get the house prepared for the sale with over 2,500 boxes full of stuff. The sale likely brought in over $100,000.

“The sale was unbelievably successful,” Szymula said. “We couldn’t do what Chris has done. It’s amazing.”

For more information, visit seniorcounseling.info or clearviewestatesales.

Call Staff Writer Sarah Wright at (586) 498-1068.

Photo provided by Clearview Estate Sales & Auctions Pictured are a variety items that were part of a Troy estate sale.

at the top-10 the past few seasons, Stoney Creek earned its highest state finals placement in school history, finishing fifth.

There’s plenty of talent you can point to as to why the 2024 campaign became so successful, but head coach Dave Pietrangelo said it all starts with his seniors.

“They were awesome,” Pietrangelo said. “They definitely created kind of a brotherhood, which this is the first year that I can really confidently say that we’ve had that at Stoney. I hope that can continue.”

The singles flights led the way for Stoney Creek as senior Andrew Vincler (1 singles) and junior Quentin Rangi (2 singles), and junior Gavin Clark (4 singles) all reached the semifinals, paving the way for Stoney Creek’s 12 points, which tied with Ann Arbor Skyline for fifth.

Vincler has been a mainstay in the Stoney Creek singles lineup since his freshman year and will be a tough void to fill, but Pietrangelo said the singles talent returning makes for another exciting season ahead.

“We have a good core of singles players coming back, and I’d like to rather use the word that we’re ‘retooling’ in the doubles rather than rebuilding,” Pietrangelo said.

Birmingham Seaholm (D2)

The Maples one again reclaimed their spot in the top-3 of Division 2 tennis, finishing tied for second Oct. 19 at Kalamazoo College.

Seaholm was paced by championship titles from junior Alex Ting (4 singles), and a pair of doubles groups in junior Britton Leo and sophomore Aaryan Senthilvanan (3 doubles), and seniors Connor Champion and Andrew Wachowicz (4 doubles). Freshman Carter Griffith (1 singles) reached the semifinals.

Talk about going through gauntlets, Seaholm had to slay some dragons to end up finishing where they did.

On his journey to the top, Ting, the No. 4 seed, took down both the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds to bring it home, while Griffith, who was not seeded, bested the No. 7 and No. 2 seeds in his first year on varsity and held the pressure of the 1 singles spot.

Seaholm, who tied with Midland Dow for second, came up two points short of Grand Rapids Forest Hills Northern.

The doubles side, with the exception of 3 doubles, will take a hit due to graduation, but the Maples will return all of their singles flights from the state finals in efforts to return as a threat once again in Division 2 tennis.

Detroit Country Day (D3)

It’s been a decade, but Country Day tennis is back on top.

Country Day has had its fair share of success since then with six state runner-up finishes, but coach Nicholas Fiaschetti and company were due for a trip back to the top.

On Oct. 19 at Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood High School, home of the reigning Division 3 state champions, Country Day tied with Ann Arbor Greenhills at 32 points, edging second place Cranbrook Kingswood by two points.

With such a loaded upperclassman group, it was freshmen Ricky Jeong (3 singles) and Adam Mahmoud (4 singles) who would set the tone with two state championship wins.

“I knew a couple years ago that these guys were going to be good, but I just didn’t realize how good yet,” Fiaschetti said. “There’s always projections with where he’s at for his age, but you got to see when they get there. They’re both as advertised, and they played a huge role in the team winning.”

Jeong had a clean sweep in his journey, while Mahmoud ran into some trouble in the championship match, dropping the first set 2-6 before completely taking over.

On the doubles side, it was junior Rick Nie and sophomore Preston Blum bringing home the state title in 4 doubles, failing to drop a single set in the tournament.

“They honestly became a monster team,” Fiaschetti said. “They beat everybody at the end of the year. They just looked like a different team, like something clicked with them as soon as October hit. I don’t think they had a loss in October.”

Other contributors were senior Saahith Reddy (1 singles), who reached the semifinals, and senior Dan Marin, a veteran anchor who reached the championship match, while senior Achyut Reddy and junior Charlie Khaghany (1 doubles) also reached the championship match.

The doubles teams of seniors Thomas Bresson and John McKany (3 doubles), and junior Kevin Ye and sophomore Victor Marin (2 doubles) both reached the semifinals.

From 2009-2014, prior to their state runner-up run, the Yellowjackets were five-time state champions and a dynasty in Division 3 tennis.

Country Day looks to be settling back into that role, and Fiaschetti said the senior group is the main reason why.

“They’ve been staples in our program for years,” Fiaschetti said. “We had four captains, three of them being four-year varsity players and the other a three-year, and the other guys were all at least second or third-year players. All of these guys have been around for a long time, so they led the team very well. They were excited for a new chapter.”

For the full recap of the high school boys tennis season, visit candgnews.com/sports.

Sea lampreys

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sea lampreys are, their negative impact and the control efforts made by the Great Lakes Fishery Commission.

Sea lampreys are not only destructive to the fish population, eating about 40 pounds of fish each year, but they multiply quickly, since every female sea lamprey will lay 100,000 eggs.

“At the peak, sea lamprey were consuming about 110 million pounds of fish every year,” Gregory McClinchey, the Great Lakes Fishery Commission legislative affairs and policy director, said. “To put that into perspective, it means they were taking more fish out of the Great Lakes than people (were).”

Their numbers started going down in the late 1950s, when the Great Lakes Fishery Commission started controlling them.

“Fortunately, we’re in a good place, and the control program is strong,” McClinchey said.

Through programs such as the one Cranbrook Institute of Science is now offering, the Great Lakes Fishery Commission is able to give people an up-close look at what their creatures look like and learn about the destruction they cause to local waters.

“We are always appreciative of organizations and events that are willing to open their doors for us and to help us to deliver this really positive and important message.”

The Great Lakes Fishery Commission works to control sea lampreys, since they are destructive to the Great Lakes fish population.

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

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we like to call that a ‘win-win’ for all.”

Diners may then turn in their detailed receipts to a Troy school of their choice. Receipts are due to a Troy School by Friday, Nov. 15.

“It’s a fun and impactful way for families to enjoy a meal while supporting their schools and local businesses,” Troy Schools Director of Communications and Strategic Initiatives Kendra Montante said in an email. “We are incredibly appreciative of everyone’s support and collaboration in making this initiative such a success. The generosity of our community partners and families means so much to us, and most importantly, it makes a tangible difference for our students. Our kids benefit from the kindness of others, and we are deeply grateful for the way our community comes together to support their success.”

The participating restaurants include:

• Beyond Juicery + Eatery, 830 E. Big Beaver Road.

• Biggby Coffee Troy, 1057 E. Long Lake Road, Ste. A.

• City Barbeque, 3651 Rochester Road.

• DraftKings Sports & Social, 2850 Coolidge Highway.

• Joe’s Grill, 1919 E. Big Beaver Road.

• Kona Grill, 30 E. Big Beaver Road.

• La Saj Lebanese Bistro, 2149 Crooks Road.

• McVee’s Pub & Grub, 1129 E. Long Lake Road. Mr. Kabob Xpress, 2036 W. Big Beaver Road.

• Ridley’s Bakery, 4054 Rochester Road.

• Shield’s Restaurant Bar Pizzeria, 1476 W. Maple Road.

• The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, 708 W. Big Beaver Road.

• Troy Escape, 1950 E. Square Lake Road.

For more information and access to a copy of the “Step Up to the Plate” flier, visit the Troy Chamber website at cca.troychamber.com/EvtListing.aspx?class=E&dbid2=mitroy&& evtid=15570637.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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OCT. 31

Boogah & Hoogah Haunted House Party: Interactive show featuring singing and dancing for all ages, 1 p.m., Somerset Collection, 2800 W. Big Beaver Road in Troy, www.thesomersetcollection.com/blog/ boogah-hoogahs-haunted-house-party

NOV. 2

Photo walks: Guided hikes for Troy Nature Society Photo Club, 8-10 a.m., Stage Nature Center, 6685 Coolidge Highway, www.troynaturesociety.org/ programs-all-ages

NOV. 8

Gather: Tour nearly 30 designer-created displays featuring tablescapes and entertaining spaces, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., also “The Art of Tablescaping” presentation at 2 p.m., benefits Gleaners Community Food Bank, Michigan Design Center, 1700 Stutz Drive (Suite 25) in Troy, michigandesign.com/event/gather

NOV. 10

Constitution Cafés: Learn about Amendment XIX (women granted right to vote), 2-3:30 p.m., Old Troy Church at Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles, www. troyhistoricvillage.org/programs/constitution-cafes

NOV. 15

Roots in Blue concert: Performance by newest performing group of US Air Force Band of Mid-America, time TBD, Athens High School, 4333 John R Road in Troy, music.af.mil

ONGOING

Blood drives: 1-7 p.m. Nov. 11, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 15 and 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 22, and 1-7 p.m. Nov. 25, Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois Road, (313) 300-9617 or (248) 524-1147, redcrossblood. org

Thursday Teas: Monthly history talks, teas and sweet treats at 2 p.m., topics include “Michigan Haunts: Public Places, Eerie Spaces” Oct. 31 and “Unintended Consequences: Submerged Settlements of Lake St. Clair” Nov. 21, Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road,troyhistoricvillage.org/programs/teas-at-two

Free medicare help: Hosted by Michigan Medicare Assistance Program and AgeWays, meet with trained counselor by appointment during open enrollment

CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT specials

To view more Community Calendar and to submit your own, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise an event, call (586) 498-8000.

period (until Dec. 7), Disability Network of Eastern Michigan, 1709 John R Road in Troy, (586) 268-4160, also 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 19, Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois Road, (800) 803-7174

‘Fun Home’: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays Nov. 1-3 and Nov. 8-10, Ridgedale Players, 205 W. Long Lake Road in Troy, ridgedaleplayers.com

Heritage Concert Band of Troy: Practices for adult concert band musicians, 7 p.m. every first and third Wednesday of month, Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois Road, group also performs throughout year, troyheritageband@gmail.com

Line dancing and contra dancing: Sponsored by

Oakland County Traditional Dance Society, line dancing from 7:30-9:30 p.m. every second Saturday of month and contra dancing from 7:30-10 p.m. every fourth Saturday of month, also lessons for beginners at 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church of Troy, 6363 Livernois Road, (248) 642-3306, info@octds.org, facebook.com/OCTDS

Widowed Friends events: Breakfasts for men only, 10 a.m. every first and third Thursday of month, Lukich Family Restaurant, 3900 Rochester Road in Troy, RSVP to Ed at (586) 909-1444

• Lunches1:30 p.m. every second Thursday of month, Alibi of Troy, 6700 Rochester Road, RSVP to Joyce at (586) 323-6007

Monthly book clubs: Find meetups for romance, mystery, learning English, kids/beginners and more, Troy Public Library, 510 W. Big Beaver Road, troypl.org

Top of Troy Toastmasters: Noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays, Troy Public Library, 510 W. Big Beaver Road, (248) 872-6603

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

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

Photo by Jeff Aisen

Powerlifting

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a lot of physical therapy, and a lot of going up and down in weight for many sessions. It was pretty bad.”

Kattula ended up earning second in her age group last year, but finally working her way back to near 100% had the 2020 Troy Athens High School graduate primed for a breakout 2024 campaign.

She exploded out the gate in May, winning the Michigan Ladies of Iron competition and earning the best lifter title for the best score.

Then it was all up to returning to Raw Nationals and reintroducing herself. When she went up for her record-breaking squat, everyone in the building knew exactly who she was.

“It was incredible with just the atmosphere of nationals and the hype,” Brendan Papin, owner of Momentum Powerlifting, said. “She was in the big spotlight session, so it’s primetime, where everybody is watching and they only have one platform going. Anytime you have an American record you’re attempting, they announce it over the speaker, and the whole crowd really gets engaged.”

Papin and Kattula have been friends on the powerlifting scene for a few years, but Papin, who has a Ph.D. in physical therapy, has trained Kattula the last year,

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helping her rehab with her back injury and guide her in her powerlifting career.

Papin is well-embedded into the powerlifting scene, holding years of experience and competition himself, and his knowledge of the sport is one of the many reasons Kattula refers to him as her mentor.

So when Raw Nationals was on the horizon, it was go time in the gym for Papin and Kattula.

“Generally, we train four times a week,” Papin said. “We’re squatting two times a week, bench pressing four times a week, and deadlifting two times a week. … I’m a physical therapist too, so my focus is keeping lifters healthy while still providing that most optimal progress as possible. That’s the name of the game.”

With her first-place finish, Kattula earned her pro card, opening doors to other potential competitions for her to take part in.

Who knows what 2025 will have in store for Kattula competition wise, for she is getting married to her high school sweetheart, who got her into powerlifting at Athens, while two of her four older brothers have events of their own, one getting married and the other expecting a baby boy in January.

Kattula is also a personal trainer at Peak Physique Fitness Training in Troy and a powerlifting coach at The Strength Athlete, so her home will always be in the gym, one way or another.

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Angela Kattula and her trainer Brendan Papin celebrate her receiving her pro card after finishing top-3 in the USA Powerlifting Raw Nationals Sept. 5 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Powerlifting

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“It’s nice to see both sides of that and being able to offer that perspective, telling my clients that I know what it feels like and it’s OK to be upset about it, but you’re going to come out on the other side of it and be proud of yourself, because I’ve been through that,” Kattula said.

Regardless, there’s no better way to end a year of competing than with a world record, and maybe it will be in danger of being rebroken by Kattula, who said her goal is 500 pounds when she returns to competition.

“It felt very rewarding to come in this time and fulfill what I was hoping to do last year (at nationals),” Kattula said.

CITY OF TROY

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

A Public Hearing will be held by and before the Council of the City of Troy at City Hall, 500 W. Big Beaver, Troy, Michigan on Monday, December 4, 2023 at 7:30 pm, or as soon thereafter as the agenda will permit, for the purpose of hearing public comments on the Community Development Block Grant Program - that program year 2018 unexpended funds of $65,401.20; 2019 unexpended funds of $124,703; 2020 unexpended funds of $126,120; 2021 unexpended funds of $128,761; 2022 unexpended funds of $120,310; and 2023 unexpended funds of $120,310; all from Parks, Recreational Facilities account should be re-programmed to the Remove Architectural Barriers account for the purpose of renovating and retroftting the City Council Chambers at Troy City Hall to be ADA compliant. You may express your opinion by writing this offce or by attending the Public Hearing.

M. Aileen Dickson, MMC, MiPMC II City Clerk

POSTED: November 1, 2023

PUBLISHED: November 9, 2023

NOTICE: People with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation should contact the City Clerk’s Offce at 248.524.3317 at least two working days in advance of this meeting. An attempt will be made to make reasonable accommodations.

Published: 10/31/2024 Troy Times 0320-2444

INVITATION TO BID BID NO. 2425-02

TSD 2025 ROOF PROGRAM

The Troy School District will receive frm, sealed bids for all labor, material, equipment, and all other services to complete Bid No. 2425-02 Roofng at Baker Middle School, Troy Union Elementary School and Service Building for Troy School District.

Specifcations and proposal forms can be obtained online at http://www.troy.k12.mi.us. From the main page menu click the “Business Services” tab listed under “Departments”, then click “Purchasing Bids and Invitations” and scroll down to locate and access the bid document. Bid documents will be placed on Buildingconnected.com with the following link: https://app.buildingconnected.com/public/5cc9d7f637c1a90018cb55dc by October 21, 2024, by 3:00 pm Local Time.

Sealed bids should be submitted through Buildingconnect.com with the following link: https://app.buildingconnected.com/public/5cc9d7f637c1a90018cb55dc. No physical bids will be accepted in person or via delivery service. Bids are to be submitted no later than 11am on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. The District will not consider or accept a bid received after the date and time specifed for bid submission. Bids will be publicly opened immediately following the close of receiving bids with the following virtual meeting link: https://meet.google.com/igx-hhyc-fgg?hs=224 or phone number 1 470-242-8043 PIN 423593264

No oral, email, telephonic or telegraphic proposals shall be considered.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting has been scheduled for 10:00 A.M., Friday, October 25, 2024 at Troy School District Service Building, 4420 Livernois, Troy, Michigan 48098. The roofng contractors will have access to walk the roofs after bid meeting.

All bidders must provide familial disclosure in compliance with MCL 380.1267 and attach this information to the bid proposal. The bid proposal will be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner or any employee of the bidder and any member of the Troy School Board or the Troy School District’s Superintendent. Also, a sworn and notarized Affdavit of compliance for the Iran Economic Sanctions Act certifying the vendor does and will comply with Public Act 517 of 2012 shall accompany all proposals. Both forms will be enclosed in the specifcation’s booklet that shall be used for this purpose. The District will not accept a bid proposal that does not include these sworn and notarized disclosure statements.

In accordance with Michigan Compiled Laws Section 129.201, successful bidders whose proposals are $50,000 or more, for any bid category, will be required to furnish a U.S. Treasury Listed Company Performance and Payment Bond in the amount of 100% of their bid. The cost of the Bond shall be identifed within each proposal.

The Troy Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, either in whole or in part; to award contract to other than the low bidder; to waive any irregularities and/or informalities; and in general to make awards in any manner deemed to be in the best interest of the owner.

Purchasing Department

Troy School District

1140 Rankin Troy, MI 48083

Published: Troy Times 10/31/2024

Troy’s Walmart holds ribbon-cutting after expansion

Troy’s Walmart store manager, Aaron Johnson, and his team held a ribbon-cutting Oct. 18. They were excited to showcase enhancements to better serve the Troy community, including their newly remodeled and expanded store, now totaling 152,000 square feet with the 4,857-square-foot expansion. The Troy Walmart interior has new paint, new signage and more shopping carts, as well as a new checkout design at the front of the store. The store is also laid out to give more space to both shoppers and employees. Walmart’s pharmacy has been expanded. The vision center is updated and offers an expanded assortment of designer eyeglasses and sunglasses, plus prescription options.

Walmart is located at 2001 W. Maple Road in Troy. Call (248) 435-4035 or visit Walmart.com for more information.

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