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Heritage Concert Band puts call out for interested musicians

BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com

For musicians with any level of band experience, the Heritage Concert Band of Troy provides multiple opportunities to come together and perform.

This local band program was started in Troy by some older community members who were interested in performing and continuing to practice their instruments and has been a part of Troy for around 60 years. It can have up to 45 members and is open to younger and older adult musicians at any level of playing experience.

“We have a lot of older people in the band,” Heritage Concert Band member Robert T. Rourke said. “Some started playing in the band when they were young. It’s something a lot of people should get back into.”

Rourke is a part of the band’s woodwind section and previously played in high school. He attended Lawrence Technological University and served in the military. He has been a part of the Heritage Concert Band for over 25 years.

“It’s mostly to let off steam from jobs for a lot of us,” Rourke said.

Local authors publish book on nutrition treatment

BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com

Data scientist Mark Trudeau and podiatrist Dr. Sadegh Arab have co-authored “There’s a Food for That,” a guide that provides information on some of the different foods that can assist with treating the top 100 diseases and conditions affecting Americans. From TMA Publishing, the book provides targeted dietary recommendations to help readers prevent and manage common health issues like diabetes, hypertension and allergies, among others, the authors said.

Trudeau’s interest in nutrient data began after he was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Currently, Trudeau consults with various companies on data science, analytics and business optimization projects, and he is the co-owner/operator of Troy Martial Arts along with his wife. He earned a master’s degree in statistics

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Mark Trudeau and Dr. Sadegh Arab are the co-authors of “There’s a Food for That.”

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes Heritage Concert Band of Troy’s director Dale Marzewski leads practice at First Presbyterian Church of Mount Clemens, located at 168 Cass Ave.

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THREE NEWCOMERS OUST INCUMBENTS ON TROY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION

BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com

Seven candidates ran for three six-year Troy Public Schools Board of Education terms Nov. 5, with three newcomers outperforming three incumbents to earn spots on the board.

Out of the 74,208 votes recorded for the race, newcomers Ayesha Potts received 17.23% of the vote with a total of 12,787, Audra Melton received 16.74% of the vote with a total of 12,424, and Stephanie Zendler received 16.72% of the vote with a total of 12,404, each winning a spot.

More suspects arrested in rash of iPhone thefts

BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com

Packages containing iPhones continue to be stolen around metro Detroit, even after the arrest of a suspect.

“The investigation has led us to believe there

is an information leak at either the freight company or cellphone service provider as multiple suspects unrelated to each other have direct information on expected iPhone deliveries,” a press release from the Troy Police Department said.

Police have recently arrested other suspects tied to the case.

The first suspect, Yohangel Martin Polanco Melo, was arraigned after being arrested in connection to multiple package thefts in metro Detroit that specifically targeted iPhone deliveries to

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ABOVE: Community members wait to cast their votes on Election Day Nov. 5 at the Troy Community Center. RIGHT: Pictured are some of the “vote” stickers available.

BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com

The city of Troy hosted its annual Troy Veterans Day Ceremony at Troy Veterans Plaza, in front of City Hall, to honor and remember the service of all United States military veterans.

The ceremony took place at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 and included the raising of colors by the Troy Police Department Honor Guard, musical performances from the Heritage Concert Band of Troy, and the laying of the memorial wreath at the Veterans Monument, as well as some words about Veterans Day from city officials and service members.

“We’re here to celebrate and appreciate all of our veterans, no matter when they served or how long they served, with the mere fact that they served and did something to protect our freedoms and democracy here in this country, which we all value so, so very much,” Mayor Baker said. “I also want to take this moment to recognize something we did earlier this year in the city of Troy. We declared the city of Troy to be a Purple Heart City, and some of you may have seen it already, but back in the back, our City Attorney (Lori Grigg) Bluhm helped put in a monument in here in our Veterans Plaza that declares See VETERANS on page 10A

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Troy Community Chorus to perform ‘Yuletide Dreams’

The Troy Community Chorus will present its holiday concert, “Yuletide Dreams,” at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, in the auditorium of Athens High School, 4333 John R Road.

The program, under the direction of Jonathan Lowrie and accompanied by Min Sook Chung, will be a combination of traditional and contemporary songs of the season.

Advance tickets cost $12 for ages 13-62, $10 for seniors and ages 6-12, and they are free for children younger than 5.

Tickets will be available at the door for $15 each. To order tickets, contact Gina Sweet at (248) 762-6862 or ginasweet@gmail.com. Will-call tickets will be available for pickup at 7:30 p.m. the night of the concert.

Attendees can win a variety of items by participating in a fundraising basket raffle.

The Troy Community Chorus is a non-audition choir consisting of more than 90 members ages 24-85 from across metro Detroit. It was founded in 1978.

For more information, visit www.troycommunitychorus.com.

Troy Community Center to host multiple blood drives

The city of Troy will host multiple blood drives at the Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois Road.

According to a press release from the city of Troy, the Red Cross needs to collect more than 13,000 blood donations and more than 2,500 platelet donations each day. Each pint of blood collected can help save up to three lives and will touch the lives

of many more. Donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with types O negative, B negative and A negative.

Blood drives are planned for:

• 1-7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11

• 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15

• 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18 from

• 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22

• 1-7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25

• 1-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5

ATHENS TO PRODUCE ‘SHREK: THE MUSICAL’

Audiences can enjoy “SHREK: The Musical” at Athens High School Nov. 15-17 and 22-24. The musical is based on the popular Dreamworks movie from 2001. The story follows an ogre named Shrek as he travels to rescue the Princess Fiona, with the help of his consistently chattering animal companion, Donkey, in order to regain his land from Lord Farquaad.

For the production, Nathaniel Sakmar (Shrek), Lana Lanzanas (Princess Fiona), Ralph Richardson (Donkey) and Troy Fulkerson (Lord Farquad) are among this production’s cast and crew.

“It was great working with all of the cast and crew, but especially my seniors, as this is their last musical,” director Krista Manfredi said in a press release.

Showtimes are at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 15-16 and 22-23, and 3 p.m. Nov. 16, 17 and 24. Tickets cost $20 for adults, $15 for students and Troy School District employees, and $5 for seniors and special patrons. Tickets can be ordered by requesting a form from kmanfredi@troy. k12.mi.us or by calling (248) 823-2923.

Visit https://athenstheatrecompany.weebly.com/current-show.html.

• 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19

• 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23

• 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26

• 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2

• 1-7 p.m.Tuesday, Jan. 14

• 1-7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20

• 1-7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21

• 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28

• 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31

• 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7

• 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28

Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh more than 110 pounds, and be in good general health. Donation appointments can be scheduled by calling (313) 300-9617 or (248) 524-1147, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, or by using the free Blood Donor App. A photo ID or Red Cross Donor Card will be required at the time of donation.

For more information, visit RedCrossBlood.org or troymi.gov/.

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Voters favor incumbents in Oakland County races

BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com

OAKLAND COUNTY — In Oakland County, current officeholders ranging from the county executive to the sheriff and more held onto their seats in the general election Nov. 5.

Oakland County executive

Two candidates were on the ballot for a four-year term as the county executive. The salary for this position is $221,336.

The Democratic incumbent, David Coulter, won with 416,742 votes (56.68%).

His Republican opponent, Nik Gjonaj, received 317,444 votes (43.18%).

There were 1,051 unassigned write-ins, accounting for 0.14%.

Election

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Potts is a 16-year resident of Troy and a mother to two current Troy students and two Troy School District alumni. She is heavily involved in Troy, volunteering for various organizations, including serving on the PTO executive board of her children’s elementary school for the past 13 years. Potts, a registered nurse, received her education in Canada before moving to the United States.

Melton has been a resident in Troy for 42 years and has two children who graduated from the Troy School District. She previously served as one of the founding teachers of the International Academy in Bloomfield Township and worked with the Troy School District to open IA East, becoming the first principal of the school. She also served as principal of Baker Middle School and interim principal of Athens High School. Melton retired after 30 years with the district.

Zendler has lived in Troy for 11 years. She has eight children, seven of whom have attended or are currently attending the Troy School District. She served as principal of Morse Elementary School for 12 years. Prior to working in Troy, she served as principal in another district. She has worked in public education for 25 years and is currently the owner of an education consulting business.

Newcomer Alex Karpowitsch received a total of 10,840 votes, or 14.61%; incumbent Nicole L. Wilson received 10,664 votes, or 14.37%; incumbent Karl Schmidt received 9,356 votes, or 12.61%; and incumbent Gary N. Hauff received 5,494 votes, or 7.40%.

Coulter, 64, has been the Oakland County executive since 2019. Prior to that, he was the mayor of Ferndale from 2010 to 2019, and on the Oakland County Board of Commissioners from 2002 to 2010. He has been a Ferndale resident for 33 years.

“By working across party lines, I have made balancing the budget and preserving Oakland County’s AAA bond rating a top priority. I have also secured key investments in public safety, water quality and educational opportunities,” Coulter told C & G Newspapers in his election profile. “We are working to lower costs by making housing more affordable, improving public transportation, expanding mental health services and protecting women’s health care.”

See RACES on page 8A

Superintendent Rich Machesky thanked the outgoing Board of Education trustees for their years of service to the Troy School District in a letter sent to the community. Hauff served on the school board for 26 years, Schmidt for 13 years and Wilson for six years.

“Please join me in thanking our outgoing board members — Gary Hauff, Karl Schmidt, and Nicole Wilson — each leave behind a legacy of dedication and commitment to Troy’s students and families,” Machesky said in the letter. “Their tireless efforts and steadfast leadership have helped shape the district into what it is today.”

Voters could select no more than three candidates on the ballot and the position has a six-year term. Board members make $100 per year and are also allowed to attend boardrelated conferences paid for by the district.

The new Board of Education trustees will be sworn in at the January 2025 Board of Education meeting.

More Troy election results: Representative in State Legislature — 56th District

For the Representative in State Legislature position in the 56th District, the Democratic candidate Sharon MacDonell won with 29,038 votes, which comes to 57.16% of the vote.

The Republican candidate, David Kniffen, received 21,765 votes, which comes to 42.84% of the vote.

The votes for this race reached 50,803.

This position has a two-year term and a

of $71,685.

OU Police investigate attempted robbery inside Oakview Hall

BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

ROCHESTER HILLS — Oakland

University Police are investigating an attempted robbery that happened at a campus dorm room the morning of Nov. 6.

Police said five men wearing ski masks approached a female student on the second floor of Oakview Hall as she was walking back to her dorm room at 12:30 a.m.

The men asked if she “wanted some company” and if she had a roommate, according to police. They then asked if they could take her car for a ride, according to police.

One of the men tried to take her car keys from her hand, and a struggle ensued as she yelled for help, according to reports. Her roommate then opened the door to their room, causing all five suspects to run away. Police said the men were all roughly 6 feet tall and were all wearing dark jackets and ski masks. No other description was provided.

Oakland University officials said investigators have reviewed many hours of video footage from an extensive number of securi-

ty cameras both inside and outside the building in efforts to locate and identify suspects. They have also interviewed residents on the floor to obtain additional information, but no suspects had been taken into custody at press time.

As the investigation continues, police have increased Oakview Hall building checks conducted by officers, and University Housing has increased resident assistant rounds in the building. University Housing has also increased daily hours during which ID card access is required to enter the building, according to university officials.

Student residents have been reminded that student housing building doors should never be propped open and individuals should never be allowed into housing facilities without using security swipe devices.

Any student or campus community members who feel uncomfortable walking to a building or vehicle can call the OUPD at (248) 370-3331 to utilize the SafeWalk police escort program.

Anyone with information about the attempted robbery is asked to call OUPD at (248) 370-3331.

Races

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Gjonaj did not respond to profile questionnaires or immediately return a request for comment by press time. According to his campaign website, Gjonaj is a Detroit native who was born and raised in a union household to Albanian immigrants. He currently works in the insurance industry.

He campaigned on strengthening support for the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and cutting government spending at the county while reducing property taxes. A stated top priority was directing more resources to schools and mental health services.

Neither candidate answered a request for comment by press time Nov. 6.

Oakland County sheriff

Two candidates competed for a four-year term as the county sheriff. The salary for this position is $170,295.

The Republican incumbent, Michael Bouchard, prevailed with 445,165 votes (60.25%).

The Democratic challenger, Amrit Kohli, came up short at 292,454 votes (39.58%).

There were 1,248 unassigned write-in votes, accounting for 0.17%.

Prior to his current role as sheriff, Bouchard, 68, also served as a state senator, state representative and

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Veterans

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this a Purple Heart City here in the city of Troy, Michigan. So I want to commend all those that made that happen.”

The keynote speaker for the event was U.S. Air Force Maj. Stephen Klenke.

“Veterans Day is a day of gratitude, celebration and recognition, and if I could, I would like to take a moment to focus on gratitude, but maybe not in the way that you’re thinking,” Klenke said. “There have been many highs and lows. There have been good times and bad times, but through it all I have been blessed. I am blessed in the Michigan Air National Guard where I can

wear this uniform, answer this country in a place that I call home.”

Klenke received his commission from the U.S. Air Force Academy after graduating as the top civil engineering cadet in the Class of 2007. His first duty station was Peterson Air Force Base, in Colorado, as part of the 21 civil engineering cadets, where he served as the Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineer Requirement chief and was deployed to Afghanistan twice. His first deployment was to Jalalabad as part of a provincial reconstruction team, and his second deployment was to Kandahar as part of the 777th Expeditionary Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force Squadron.

“When people learn that I served in Afghanistan twice, sometimes they ask me,

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

Mayor Ethan Baker and the audience at the Veterans Day Ceremony observe U.S. Retired Navy Lt. Todd R. Wodzinski reading “I Am The Flag,” by Howard Schnauber.

ON WOMEN IN BUSINESS

BUILDING UP WOMEN IN LAW ENFORCEMENT

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

Careers in law enforcement take a great amount of dedication and sacrifice.

According to the National Policing Institute, the number of women police officers has greatly increased since 1974, when there were only about 1,000 women police officers working in the United States. Now, it is estimated that there are about 96,000 women police officers. While the number has gone up significantly, only about 12% of police officers are women.

Local women recently shared their experiences and advice with C & G Newspapers on pursuing a career as a police officer.

Teresa Young is the executive lieutenant to the chief of police at the Southfield Police Department. She started her career as a 911 dispatcher in West Bloomfield and began rising in the ranks once she joined the Southfield Police Department in 2009.

While Young was in each position, she maximized her impact by taking on different roles and responsibilities throughout the department. For example, after she became a sworn officer in December 2009, she took

See POLICE on page 12A

Detective L. McDonald has been with the Farmington Hills Police Department’s Investigations Division since 2011. BELOW: Teresa Young, executive lieutenant to the chief of police at the Southfield Police Department, said women in law enforcement have a “unique set of challenges” that men usually do not face.

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the time to learn as much as she could. She worked the midnight shift and became an honor guard member, field training officer and evidence technician.

“I made it a point to diversify my career as much as I could so I could keep taking that next step. I’m always looking for what my next step is going to be,” Young said.

When Young was starting out, she said it took a long time to earn trust as a female officer.

“I think there was a perceived vulnerability that not just my coworkers, but even suspects out on the road underestimated me or targeted me just because I was a female. They thought that maybe I was weaker or easier to manipulate,” Young said.

Young said that being a woman in law enforcement, especially early on in a career, it can feel like “having a bad day” was not an option because it feels like everyone is looking at you.

“There are times where I came in with a chip on my shoulder, you know, I wanted to prove to everybody that I belonged here, and that I was going to go far in my career, and that no matter what was thrown at me, I was going to overcome it,” Young said.

Young urges women who are new to law enforcement to find a mentor. She adds that it is important for female officers to remember who they wanted to be in the field in the first place.

“You are going to have a unique set of challenges that your male counterparts don’t have to deal with. You’re going to be judged a little harder, you’re going to be maybe criticized a little harsher,” Young said. “I think it’s all about not losing sight of who you are.”

Detective L. McDonald is with the Farmington Hills Police Department’s Investigations Division.

McDonald started at the Farmington Hills Police Department in November 2011 as a police service aide, which is a civilian position with the department. After graduating from the Oakland Police Academy in December 2012, she applied for a police position at the department. She completed several months of training and about nine years of working road patrol before moving to her current position.

When she first started working in law enforcement, she said there were not nearly as many female officers at the department as there are today. The Farmington Hills Police Department currently has 16 female sworn officers.

They also have a program to recruit women police officers. “Blue, Red & You” is a workshop for women who are interested in becoming a first responder. This program was developed in 2022 in efforts to recruit more

women for careers at the Farmington Hills Police and Fire departments.

“I wanted to succeed and do well so that I could show the other female officers here, ‘Look what you can accomplish,’ and just kind of be a mentor to the female officers that are coming in, just like I had mentors when I was coming in,” McDonald said.

Capt. Jennifer Miles is the commander of the Emergency Communications and Operations Division at the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. She started at the Sheriff’s Office in 1999 and has held several positions in her 25 years of service.

One of her many duties, which she began

in 2009 and still does today, is a women’s selfdefense program for civilian women throughout the county.

Miles is currently at the FBI National Academy to bring back skills in leadership, mindfulness and resilience to her agency.

“I think that we as women think and feel like every day you have to prove yourself that you belong there, and so every day is 100%. You don’t get to have a bad day,” Miles said.

Miles encourages anyone interested in law enforcement to come apply to make a difference in their community.

Call Staff Writer Mary Genson at (586) 498-1095.

Elf Shelf - 52nd Annual, Juried Arts and Crafts Show Bits of business...

The Troy Woman’s Association is proud to announce the 52nd annual Elf Shelf arts and crafts show. Coming to Troy High School the Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 30th, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Show features 200 booths of handcrafted items. Troy High School is located at 4777 Northfield Parkway, south of Long Lake between Crooks and Coolidge. A $3 donation benefits local charities. The Troy Women’s Association is an all-volunteer, non-profit. Members raise money and support 30 different organizations in the community that benefit young and old. General membership meeting is held on the first Tuesday of each month, at the Troy Boys and Girls Club, 3670 John R Rd. at 7:00PM. New members are always welcome. For more information, visit our website www.Troywomensassociation.org or call 248-988-0426

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residential addresses. The 23-year-old is reportedly in the United States illegally.

He 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%.

Officers with the Troy Police Department said it was not an isolated incident.

On Oct. 21, 22 and 24, Troy’s Directed Patrol Unit identified and located multiple suspects involved in iPhone package thefts in the area.

On Oct. 21, a suspect was tracked into Sterling Heights and was arrested with the assistance of Sterling Heights detectives. Inside the vehicle there were a total of three stolen packages, from Utica, Southfield, and the one the suspect was reportedly observed stealing in Sterling Heights. The packages consisted of three tablets and a sim card.

On Oct. 22, a suspect vehicle went to West Bloomfield, where it was stopped with assistance of the West Bloomfield Police Department, the Troy Special Investigations Unit, and South Oakland Narcotics Intelligence Consortium task force officers. Four suspects in the vehicle were arrested and transported to West Bloomfield. Five iPhones were later recovered inside the vehicle.

On Oct. 24, a suspect drove to a residence in Troy and loitered in the area for several hours. The suspect, later identified as 34-year-old Jose Junior Rosario, was wearing a FedEx jacket and hat.

An iPhone package was eventually delivered to the residential area, and the suspect walked up to the front porch, only to find that the owner, who was home, had already retrieved the package. However, in what seemed like good fortune for the suspect, the homeowner had left a MacBookPro laptop to be returned in a package on the porch. Taking advantage of the opportunity, the suspect grabbed the laptop package and drove off, police said.

Officers maintained surveillance until a traffic stop was made, and the suspect was taken into custody without incident. In the trunk of the vehicle a total of 16 brand-new iPhones and a brand-new iPad, all still in the boxes, were located.

Rosario was arraigned in 52-4 District Court on Oct. 25, where he was charged with five counts of larceny from mail and driving on a suspended license. He is from New York and was arrested with his U.S. passport in his possession, police said. Rosario’s bond was set at $150,000, no 10%.

“We commend both our Directed Patrol Unit and Special Investigations Unit for their hard work and dedication to this case,” a press release from the Troy Police Department said. “We would also like to thank the Sterling Heights Police Department, SONIC and West Bloomfield Police Department for their assistance on these cases.”

People are encouraged to arrange for a signature to be required upon delivery or to pick phones and tablets up from a local retailer.

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

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

15A/ TROY TIMES • NOVEMBER 14, 2024

NOV. 15

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

NOV. 24

Michigan Psychic Fair: Readings, guidance, energy healings, connections with deceased loved ones and more, noon-6 p.m., Wingate by Wyndham Troy, 2537 Rochester Court, michiganpsychicfair@gmail.com, mipsychicfair.com/events

Thanksgiving celebration: Presented by Troy-area Interfaith Group, includes reflections and prayers through songs and spoken word, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church of Troy, 6363 Livernois Road, troy.interfaith@gmail.com, troyinterfaithgroup.org

NOV. 28

Mighty Gobbler: 5K run and 1-mile walk, 8-11 am., starts at Sheffield Office Park, 3290 W. Big Beaver Road in Troy, raises funds for Micah 6 Community and Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, participants asked to bring canned goods for Troy People Concerned’s food pantry, (248) 643-0176, mightygobbler.com

NOV. 30

Elf Shelf Arts & Crafts Show: 200 booths expected, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Troy High School, 4777 Northfield Parkway, proceeds and door donations support scholarships and local organizations, (248) 988-0426, troywomensassociation.org

DEC. 1

Constitution Cafés: Learn about 20th Amendment (“Lame Duck Amendment”), 2-3:30 p.m., Old Troy Church at Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles, www. troyhistoricvillage.org/programs/constitution-cafes

DEC. 6

Winter concert: 8-9 p.m., Athens High School, 4333 John R Road in Troy, troycommunitychorus.com

DEC. 7-8

Cocoa and Crafts with Santa: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road, (248) 524-3570, troyhistoricvillage.org

DEC. 13-15

‘Babes in Toyland - The Musical’: Performance by Junior Actors of Ridgedale, 7 p.m. Dec. 13, 3 and 7 p.m. Dec. 14, and 3 p.m. Dec. 15, Ridgedale Players, 205 W. Long Lake Road in Troy, ridgedaleplayers.com

ONGOING

Santa photos: 10 a.m.-7:55 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and noon-5:55 p.m. Sundays Nov. 18-Dec. 23, Somerset Collection, 2800 W. Big Beaver Road in Troy, thesomersetcollection.com

Thursday Walking Group: 5 p.m. Nov. 14 (meet at Pembroke Elementary School, 955 N. Eton St. in Troy, and head to Kresge Foundation) and Nov. 21 (tour recently renovated Avondale Park, 3400 Bathurst Ave. in Rochester Hills), (248) 524-3570, info@thvmail. org, troyhistoricvillage.org/programs/walking-group

Thursday Teas: Monthly history talks, teas and sweet treats at 2 p.m., topics include “Unintended Consequences: Submerged Settlements of Lake St. Clair” Nov. 21 and “Talking Shop: From General Stores to Five and Dimes” Dec. 19, 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 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

Heritage Concert Band of Troy: Practices for adult

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.

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

Representative in State Legislature — 57th District

Republican candidate Thomas E. Kuhn received 26,749 votes, which comes to 57.22% of the vote for 57th District state representative.

Democratic candidate Aisha Farooqi received 20,002 votes in the race which comes to 42.78% of the vote.

A total of 46,751 votes were recorded for this race.

This position has a two year term and a salary of $71,685.

Oakland County Commissioner — 2nd District

Democrat Penny C. Luebs won the race for Oakland County Commissioner in the 2nd District with 21,915 votes with 58.46% of the vote.

Republican Edward Kempen received 15,486 votes, which comes to 41.31% of the vote.

A total of 37,484 votes were recorded.

This position has a four-year term and an annual salary of $45,255.

Oakland County Commissioner — 3rd District

Democratic candidate Ann Erickson Gault won the race for Oakland County Commissioner in the 3rd District with 19,647 votes, which reached 56.41% of the vote.

Republican candidate Douglas K. MacLean received 15,086, which reached 43.31% of the vote.

A total of 34,830 votes were recorded for this race.

This position has a four-year term and an annual salary of $45,255.

Operating Millage Renewal Proposal for Troy District Schools

Out of a total of 34,693 votes, the

Operating Millage Renewal Proposal for Troy District Schools passed with 21,861 yes votes, totaling 63.01%, and 12,832 no votes, totaling to 36.99%.

The proposal renews the school district’s authority to levy up to 18 mills for general school district operating purposes on non-homestead property in the district. Additionally, it restricts the levy on principal residences, or owner-occupied homes, to no more than 5.7049 mills and protects against the impact of Headlee rollbacks of up to 4.0 mills.

It will continue to levy on principal residence property only the portion of the mills necessary to allow the school district to receive the full revenue per pupil foundation allowance permitted by the state. In 2024, the school district only levied 2.7936 mills on personal residences.

“On behalf of the Troy School District Board of Education, administration, and staff, I want to thank you for your support in passing our district’s non-homestead operating millage and our hold harmless millage,” Machesky said in a letter sent to the community.

He continued, “Your commitment to our schools and students is deeply appreciated, and this critical funding will help us continue to provide the world-class education that our community values. The Troy School District has a long-standing history of well-supported ballot initiatives, and I am grateful for your continued support and partnership.”

Oakland County Parks and Recreation Millage

Out of a total of 683,118, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Millage passed with 474,117 yes votes, totaling to 69.40%, and 209,001 no votes, totaling to 30,60%.

The new millage will replace Oakland County Parks’ 0.35-mill levy, which was set to expire in 2029, with a new tax rate of 0.65 mills that will expire in 2043. The 0.3-mill increased rate will generate $24 million annually for investment in parks, trails, recreation programs and conservation.

Op. Ed. Te Hard Choices

While the recent election season deservedly overshadowed the important work happening in municipalities such as Troy, we should not forget our council will soon be selecting a new City Manager. Tis is Troy’s second attempt at selecting a city manager. Tat is due to the City Attorney’s inability to draft an employment agreement for the Council’s preferred choice for City Manager to sign. Due to this incompetence, we fnd ourselves engaged in the hiring process twice in just as many months.

Te selection of the person who will lead this City is the council’s most important duty. Of late, the hiring of the City Manager has been an afterthought steeped in politics and the desire to avoid some of the ignominious outcomes which landed this town in the tabloids not too long ago. Obviously, considering Troy’s size and importance no decision we make should be an afterthought. When it comes to the city manager it is time to select the best person for the job.

Te choice of selecting a city manager bears with it all the hallmarks of such monumental decisions. To that end, all of us in this City wish and are wholeheartedly committed to the success of the administration. After all, their success will undoubtedly be the City’s success. All of us should ensure that the incoming city manager has all the means at his or her disposal to achieve all the goals on our behalf. Tis City and its people certainly deserve it. My sincere wish is that this time around we may fnd a lawyer somewhere in city hall capable of negotiating a simple employment agreement.

REN NUSHAJ

– Attorney / Prosecutor Ren@MichiganTreeInitiative.org

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on the Beverly Hills Village Council. He has lived in Bloomfield for eight years.

In an election profile for C & G Newspapers, Bouchard previously said that as sheriff, “My top goal is to ensure the safety and security of everyone in Oakland County. I will continue to focus on keeping kids and our schools safe, reducing crime, improving emergency response times, enhancing mental health resources in law enforcement, and boosting training. By building strong community partnerships and investing in cutting-edge training and technology, we’ll protect our neighborhoods while maintaining the trust and transparency in the Sheriff’s Office. Public safety is not partisan.”

He did not answer a request for additional comment at press time Nov. 6.

His opponent, Kohli, 50, said in an interview that he originally wanted other Democrats to run, and that at one point he planned to drop off the ballot. But when it was too late to make that change, he decided he would continue to make himself available as an option.

A Ferndale resident since 2006 — during which time there was a 10-year stay work-

ing in politics in Oakland, Calif., returning in 2011 — Kohli is a musician and software engineer with a cybersecurity degree. He ran on issues such as incarceration reform, including jail debt forgiveness so that inmates aren’t billed for their time there, reduced cost of commissary so third-party vendors don’t overcharge for basic items while in jail, and reduced cost of collect calls out of jail, which he said are too expensive for family members receiving them.

He also ran on a promise of police reform.

“First, expose the count of lawsuits filed against and won against the Sheriff’s Office for wrongful deaths, as well as drug overdose statistics and incidents of police violence, and how many officers were involved in those incidents. I would want to expose whatever I can, legally,” Kohli said. “Really, I want more insight into any violence happening with the Sheriff’s Office, because we simply don’t know. And then we should modify policy so it’s harder for police to use excessive force.”

Oakland County prosecuting attorney

Two candidates ran for one four-year term as the county’s prosecuting attorney, a position that pays a salary of $191,281.

The Democrat incumbent, Karen Mc-

Donald, received 419,935 votes (57.63%), while her Republican opponent, Scott Farida, received 307,681 votes (42.23%).

There were 1,000 unassigned write-ins, accounting for 0.14%.

Prior to her current role as prosecuting attorney, McDonald, 54, served as a judge in the Oakland County Circuit Court. She has been a resident of Birmingham for 16 years.

In her election profile for C & G Newspapers, McDonald said that her goals are “keeping Oakland County safe by working with law enforcement to keep dangerous criminals off the streets” and “holding criminals accountable, including the Oxford High School shooter and his parents, while also fighting for justice for crime victims and their families,” as well as focusing resources on groups addressing gun violence, human trafficking and hate crimes.

In an email Nov. 6, McDonald said, “I’m grateful to all of the people who supported and voted for me. I’m humbled and thankful that hundreds of thousands of Oakland County voters have again put their trust in me. The prosecutor plays a critical role in keeping the community safe, and I am committed to ensuring justice for all.”

Farida, 34, an attorney who has lived in West Bloomfield for about 30 years, said in his election profile that he wants to “depo-

liticize prosecution” and refocus the prosecutor’s office on matters of public safety and victim advocacy.

“Every single person in our community, regardless of race, sex, religion, sexual orientation or any other identifier, has the right to live their life free from being victimized,” Farida said previously. “Our community has seen huge spikes in crime, and some of the worst offenders undercharged or pleaded down. My goal is to be fair and proportional, not to trade one political extreme for another.”

Oakland County clerk/register of deeds

Two candidates were on the ballot for a four-year term. The salary for the position is $170,761.

Lisa Brown, the Democratic incumbent, won with 406,615 votes (56.55%).

Brown’s Republican challenger, Barb Pallotta, received 311,267 votes (43.29%).

In an election profile for C & G Newspapers, Brown shared that her goal is to “continue running a Clerk/Register of Deeds office that serves as a model for the state, receiving local and nationwide acclaim for excellence and innovation.”

Pallotta previously served as the clerk for Independence Township.

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In her election profile, she stated that one of her goals is to advocate for election integrity and local control of elections.

She also shared that she wants to initiate “immediate alerts about potential fraud activity to secure all Register of Deed property records 24/7” and “Reassess online services and the merit of associated fees to improve access to public records.”

Oakland County treasurer

Two candidates were running for one four-year term. The salary for the position is $170,761.

The Democratic incumbent, Robert Wittenberg, won reelection, garnering 383,503 votes (53.52%). His Republican opponent, Donna Blake, received 331,837 votes (46.31%).

Wittenberg, 43, has been a resident of Huntington Woods for 29 years. He stated in his election profile for C & G Newspapers, “We accomplished a lot during my first term (lowest tax foreclosures, updated investment policy, increased efficiency/transparency, etc.), but the work is not

done. My top priorities will continue to be protecting the financial security of every resident in Oakland County, maintaining our AAA Bond rating, and keeping Oakland County a wonderful place to live and work. I will do all I can to secure taxpayer dollars, preserve property values, and prevent foreclosure.”

Oakland County Board of Commissioners District 3

Two candidates were running for one four-year term on the Oakland County Board of Commissioners representing District 3, which covers Madison Heights, Hazel Park and part of Troy. The position pays a salary of $45,131.

The Democrat incumbent, Ann Erickson Gault, defended her seat with 19,647 votes (56.41%), while her Republican challenger, Douglas MacLean, received 15,086 votes (43.32%).

Gault, 61, is an attorney who was appointed to the county board in November 2023 following the death of her predecessor Gary McGillivray. She previously served on the Troy City Council from 2019 through 2023. She is an attorney and has lived in Troy for 20 years.

Her goals include investing in communities by enhancing and expanding the park system, building affordable housing, increasing access to mental health and substance abuse treatment, and expanding public transit. She

also wants to work on improving gun safety, ensuring water affordability, and improving environmental sustainability.

The morning after the election, Gault said in an email, “I am grateful that the people of Hazel Park, Madison Heights and Troy have shown their faith in me to represent them on the Oakland County Board of Commissioners. Regardless whether I earned your vote in this election, I will work for your best interests and fight for everyone in my district.”

“Thank you Doug MacLean for campaigning with integrity and civility, which is so important in these divisive times,” she added. “Special thank you to my supporters, who worked tirelessly and helped me financially. I could not have won this without your help.”

MacLean, 82, is a retired police officer who has lived in Madison Heights for 80 years and served with the Police Department there. He served on the Board of Education for the Madison District Public Schools for around 17 years.

“I would like to say thanks to all who helped me along the way,” MacLean said via email Nov. 6. “May God bless each and every one of you for the help you gave me. And may God continue to bless America. This is why people fight and claw their way to get into this wonderful country of ours — the freedom this country gives is like no other. God has a reason for all of this to happen this way. Just have to wait and see what is going to happen next.”

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from Michigan State University in 1988 and has spent more than two decades working in engineering and project management leadership positions at Eastman Kodak, L-3 Communications and Valtech Holdings, among other companies, before retiring in 2013.

He said his doctor advised him to eat more fruits and vegetables, and to avoid fast food, Trudeau said in a press release. “While avoiding fast food was straightforward, I was left wondering which specific fruits and vegetables I should consume. I took matters into my own hands using my data science background to marry foods to diseases through a data-led approach.”

Others took an interest in his research for their own conditions and afflictions, which led to the suggestion that he write a book. Through five years of research, Trudeau and Arab drew from over 60,000 published medical studies to mathematically compile and identify the top 100 diseases and conditions in America. They were able to identify and rank the top 100 foods that fight those diseases.

“I’ve known Mark for years and told him how nutrition matters, and the general guideline inspired Mark to get data for his book,” Arab said.

Arab has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and has a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine. Presently, he is a podiatrist who specializes in foot and ankle surgery at Advanced Foot, Ankle & Wound Care in Sterling Heights. He is a staff member at Beaumont Hospital in Troy, Insight Surgical Hospital and Premier Surgical Center of Michigan.

On top of Trudeau’s and Arab’s work, a data science team cleaned the medical data and analyzed studies related to foods associated with health issues. From the data, the top 10 foods for each disease or condition were identified using statistical calculations and, depending on the frequency of how often certain foods were recommended in the studies, they were classified with a “Golden Bullet” or a “Silver Bullet.”

“There’s a Food for That” uses this health data to provide recommendations for foods as well as information related to serving sizes and nutrient values, and references to the top medical studies. The book avoids vague advice like “eat more vegetables” and instead offers specific guidance, such as consuming almonds for gout or salmon for heart disease, based on data-driven research, the authors said.

Within his research, Trudeau has uncovered some surprising findings in relation to what many might consider to be healthy choices.

“I’ve always heard that fish is good for omega-3 acids, but there’s only four kinds of fish … salmon, mackerel, sardines and herring,” Trudeau said. “Apples are good for you, and the best are granny smith and red delicious. Corn doesn’t show up anywhere in my research and is not good for you.”

The book has done well in Amazon sales, ranking No. 1 for a short bit. While the book is currently being sold through Amazon at the moment, it may come to other retailers in the future.

“We’re talking to a couple places,” Trudeau said. “We’ve also gotten suggestions from a lot of people about recipes for another book.”

For more information, visit www.theresafoodforthat.com or check out the book on Amazon.

Oven 360 Brings Artisan Neapolitan Pizza to Troy

Mike Spineti’s visit to the popular pizzeria Oven 360 in Windsor, Ontario, le a lasting impression. Captivated by their artisan Neapolitan recipes and cra smanship, he believed other pizza fans would love the authentic avors and decided to open the rst U.S location.

“Metro Detroit is known for its rich food scene and diverse population, making it the perfect place for our rst U.S. location,” Spineti explained.

At the heart of their pizza-making process is a rotating 360-degree oven that ensures each pie is cooked evenly and to perfection. Cra ed with the highest quality, fresh ingredients and a light dough that rises slowly, this pizza showcases a distinctive blend of avors and textures.

at Oven 360. To accommodate diverse dietary needs, there are options such as gluten-free and dairy-free. “We even have some incredible dessert pizzas, and our gelato is made inhouse,” Spineti added.

Oven 360 is not just about serving great food; it’s also about giving back.

“ is coming anksgiving, we’re o ering free pizza to all rst responders as our way of showing gratitude,” Spineti said. “If you’re in the area, stop by and let us thank you for your service.”

Whether walking in, ordering online or using third-party services like Grubhub, DoorDash and Uber Eats, customers will experience exceptional quality. Customers who join the rewards program receive $5 o their rst order.

“It’s de nitely the best pizza you’ll nd without taking a trip to Italy. Our dough is made in Windsor, using water distinct to Canada, which allows us to create a truly exquisite crust you won’t nd elsewhere in the states,” Spineti said.

ere’s truly something for everyone

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The band generally performs for Veterans Day and Memorial Day events in the city, as well as their own holiday- and spring-themed concerts. There are no tryouts, and the annual fee is $10 for residents and $20 for nonresidents. Band members can be found practicing on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at the Troy Community Center.

Dale Marzewski is the band’s current director. He has a bachelor’s degree in music education from Wayne State University and also plays with the Belgian American Association Band and the Livingston County Concert Band. He has been a member for around 35 years.

“I found the band through a mutual musician when I mentioned looking for people to play with,” Marzewski said. “It’s open to any musician with high school experience, and we’re always looking for people that can read music.”

Peggy Huntington joined with her husband and has been playing for around 20 years. She is a flutist who has been interested in music since she was 12.

“The band used to be the Hamtramck Concert Band before it moved to Troy and became the Heritage Band,” Huntington said. “We have a lot of the same people from the Belgian American Association Band in St. Clair Shores.”

The Heritage Concert Band will perform concerts at 7 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Troy Community Center and at 7 p.m. Dec. 18 at the First Congregational Church of Royal Oak.

For more information, call Rourke at (586) 306-8599.

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

Members of the Heritage Concert Band of Troy rehearse at First Presbyterian Church of Mount Clemens. The band usually rehearses at the Troy Community Center.

CRIME WATCH

Facebook hacker requests money

A resident on Seminole Drive reported on Oct. 21 that his Facebook account was hacked.

The unknown suspect changed the resident’s account email and password, but his profile and picture remain the same. The suspect has used the account to contact the residents’ friends and relatives and request that they send money.

Inebriated driver apprehended after leaving IHOP

Officers were dispatched to the IHOP at 3132 Rochester Road at 9:41 p.m. Oct. 21 for a possible drunk driver.

The caller reported he saw a man in the parking lot stumbling and almost falling while trying to get into his vehicle, a 2013 Lincoln MKZ. The caller followed the MKZ as it left the parking lot and turned north onto Rochester Road before proceeding eastbound on Long Lake Road.

Officers located the vehicle on Long Lake Road, west of John R Road, where they saw the driver swerving, crossing over the

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‘What was it like?’” Klenke said. “And I think they’re surprised to hear that part of my job on the provincial reconstruction team was to build roads, schools and water wells for the local people of Afghanistan. They’re surprised to hear that we hired local contractors to build facilities and infrastructure that the local community needed.

“It was an amazing mission, but it was a dangerous mission. Traveling to the different sites to meet with the local elders and inspect construction projects was very hazardous, and of our team of about 100 men and women, four did not return home.”

After his assignment at Peterson, Klenke was selected to attend the University of Michigan to pursue his master’s in structural engineering. He then taught at the U.S. Air Force Academy as an assistant professor of civil engineering for three years.

Upon separating from active duty in the summer of 2016, Klenke joined the 127 Civilian Education System in the Michigan Air National Guard at Selfridge Air National Guard Base and served as a drill status guardsmen for approximately three years while working full time in the private sector as a structural engineer for Tetra Tech. Klen-

middle lane marker and speeding. A traffic stop was initiated.

Upon speaking with the driver, a 40-year-old male from Sterling Heights, officers noted his eyes were glassy and he had pinpoint pupils. He performed poorly on sobriety tests. A preliminary breath test showed a result of a 0.206% blood alcohol content.

He was arrested, and during an inventory search of his vehicle, officers located an open bottle of whiskey on the front passenger seat. In lockup, the driver took a breath test, with results of 0.284% and 0.279%.

He was issued a citation for operating with a blood alcohol content of 0.17% or more and for having open intoxicants in a vehicle.

Officers apprehend drunk driver at Panera Bread

Officers were clearing the Panera Bread at 1484 Coolidge Highway from an unrelated call when they saw a 2015 Hyundai Sonata enter the parking lot at 12:38 a.m. Oct. 26.

A man exited the vehicle and walked up to the wooded area. As officers approached the vehicle, the man emerged from the treeline and began walking back toward his

ke later joined the 127 CES as the full time deputy base civil engineer in 2019 and, under this role, has been deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, as the chief of engineering for the 577th Prime BEEF Squadron, where he led 30 engineers in the completion of 28 projects throughout seven countries. In 2023, he was selected for his current role as the Selfridge base civil engineer.

“I am certainly grateful to be with you here today to honor all the veterans who have come before us, who stand beside us, and who will come after us,” Klenke said.

“To the veterans here today: we thank you. Your service and sacrifice represents the best among us and the best America has to offer. We salute you and we appreciate the great cost that often comes with serving.”

U.S. Retired Navy Lt. Todd R. Wodzinski, the commander of VFW Post 4037, read “I Am The Flag,” by Howard Schnauber, with musical backing from the Heritage Concert Band.

Troy Police Chaplain Bob Cornwall provided the invocation and benediction during the event.

The public was invited to bring individual flowers, bouquets, small flags and other appropriate mementos to be placed on the Walk of Honor or at the base of the Veterans Memorial in honor of a loved one or all veterans.

vehicle. When asked, he admitted to urinating in the woods.

While speaking with the driver, a 33-year-old male from Eastpointe, officers noted he had bloodshot and glassy eyes, his speech was slurred, and there was a strong odor of intoxicants emitting from his person. A preliminary breath test showed a 0.168% blood alcohol content.

Intoxicated driver apprehended after fleeing from vehicle crash

Officers were dispatched to East Maple and John R roads for a report of a vehicle crash at 1:49 p.m. on Oct. 25.

One of the drivers reported the other driver had fled the scene after striking his vehicle. Officers were able to confirm the identity of the driver who fled and proceeded to his address in Sterling Heights.

Outside of his apartment, officers observed his 2022 Honda Civic with crash damage. Upon speaking with the driver, officers noted an odor of intoxicants. The driver admitted to drinking prior to the crash.

A preliminary breath test showed a 0.16% blood alcohol content.

The driver was arrested and was issued a citation for operating while intoxicated, failing to stop and ID after an accident, and failing to report an accident.

Driver veers into trees

Officers were dispatched to East Square Lake Road and Rochester roads for a report of a vehicle crash at 2:34 p.m. Oct. 25.

The driver, a 39-year-old man from Troy, was in a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado that sustained heavy damage after veering off the roadway, hitting multiple ditches, and ending up in the trees.

Officers noted the driver’s eyes were bloodshot and watery and there was a strong odor of intoxicants coming from his person. He refused to perform sobriety evaluations or submit to a preliminary breath test. He was arrested and a search warrant to complete the blood draw was prepared and granted. His blood was drawn by medical personnel. The case was turned over to the Detective Bureau for appropriate warrants once the blood results are returned.

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Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through Building Connected at https://app.buildingconnected.com/projects/6720f323fd764d003b5c68ea/bid-packages on or before the Due Date. Alternatively, sealed bids may be submitted to Carson, Robert of the School District, at 1140 Rankin St, Troy, MI 48083. Each bid must be accompanied by: 1) A 5% bid bond or certifed check; 2) A sworn and notarized criminal background affdavit; 3) 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 BOE or the Superintendent of School District; and 4) A sworn and notarized Iran Disclosure Statement. The BOE will not accept a bid that does not include these sworn and notarized disclosure statements.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call (248) 953-5682 or email Adam Lewis at Adam.Lewis@bartonmalow.com

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Each Proposal must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner or any employee of the contractor and any member of the Board of Education or the Superintendent of Troy School District. The Board of Education will not accept a Proposal that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.

Each Proposal must also be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement certifying that the contractor is not an Iran Linked Business. The Board of Education will not accept a Proposal that does not include this sworn and notarized statement.

Troy School District’s Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Proposals, either in whole or in part, to waive any informalities or irregularities therein, or to award the contract to other than the contractor(s) submitting the best fnancial Proposal (low bidder), in its sole and absolute discretion.

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