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The Troy City Council unanimously approved a request from the Police Department to purchase several ALPR Flock Sys-

tem cameras, which will be placed throughout the city later this year, at its meeting March 13. Such cameras are designed to photograph the license plates and other defining qualities of passing vehicles, store the photos

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be solar,” said Police Chief Frank Nastasi. “We are recommending 23 cameras placed throughout the city for maximum coverage and two mobile cameras which can address crime trends. Let’s say that mail in a neighSee CAMERAS on page 9A

Troy Superintendent Richard Machesky introduces Michigan Superintendent Michael Rice after Troy High School’s media center, pictured, was named the best in Michigan for the 2022-23 school year. Photo by Brendan Losinski

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On March 7, state school Superintendent Michael Rice dropped by Troy High School to officially bestow upon them the honor of having the 2022/2023 Model School Library of the Year. The award is given to a school in Michigan each year whose library and media center staff and facilities provide the ideal learning environment for their students. “It’s a little bit overwhelming and surprising to be recognized in this way, but it’s an honor. I feel like the librarians of Michigan are awesome, so to be selected as one of the best ones in the state is very humbling,” said Toni Isaac, the media specialist at Troy High School. “I feel very honored to be selected as one of the better media programs in the state, but I don’t think I could have done it without the support of our administration and our fellow media specialists. This is the end result of having such a See LIBRARY on page 6A

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Troy Athens has been the master of consistency with an 11-10 record the last two seasons, including this season, but the 2023 year also showcased improvement towards the future of the program. After a league-deciding, one-point loss to Birmingham Seaholm March 2 dropped Troy Athens to third in the Oakland Activities Association-Blue, Athens dropped a crushing 61-60 loss to Sterling Heights Stevenson March 8 in the opening round of the state tournament. “We were right there in it,” Athens coach David Scott said. “(Sterling

Troy Athens junior guard Emmanuel Robinson carries the ball against Sterling Heights Stevenson March 8 at Stevenson High School. Photo by Erin Sanchez

Heights) Stevenson has a nice team, but we just waited a little too long to get going there; these things happen.” Athens’ record doesn’t indicate improvement, but a deep dive into their season shows a team that tested their strengths and weaknesses every step of the way. Opening the season 3-6 with losses to Okemos, Berkley, Royal Oak, South Lyon East and Troy, who combined for a record of 81-37, Athens had an early self-reflection for what kind of team they were going to be this season. Winning seven straight following the drought, Athens was exactly the team they needed to be. See HOOPS on page 28A

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Troy children’s author Katherine Mitropoulos is spreading the word about service, life balance and nature, releasing her new book, “Ready… Set… Frog!” just in time for World Frog Day. World Frog Day was March 20, and Mitropoulos spent the day reading her new book to the students at Brookfield Academy in Troy. “It’s a day to raise awareness of the plight of amphibians,” said Mark Vassallo, the amphibian department supervisor at the Detroit Zoo. “We try to

bring light to the extinction crisis that is affecting a lot of amphibians around the world.” Mitropoulos said she wanted to focus on a frog as her main character because it was an animal she and her editor felt young children could connect with. “We picked a frog because we wanted an animal that is small, because kids often feel small around adults,” she explained. “We wanted the animal to also be powerful and strong and able to do big things. They can jump from the ground into the trees. They are relatable to kids.”

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Troy School District recognizes support staff member of the year BY BRENDAN LOSINSKI blosinski@candgnews.com

One Troy School District staff member got a surprise March 20. Catering Supervisor Stephanie Gervais was named the district’s 2023 winner of the Support Staff Member of the Year award. She was surprised by several of her family members and district staff arriving at her office at Athens High School to announce that she had won. “I am overwhelmed and overjoyed. This is such an honor,” Gervais remarked. “I’m very humbled, because there are so many people who are well deserving of this award, and I am so happy that I was chosen. … It was a total surprise.” Gervais helps coordinate food and refreshments both during district events and on a day-to-day basis. “I’ve been with the district 19 years,” she said. “I either work at Athens or at the district office. … The catering department was established 21 years ago. There’s a catering area here at Athens High School. We primarily cater events like board workshops, provide food for administration, we sometimes do celebratory events for the whole school; we basically feed everybody but the kids.” The award is open by nomination each year, and the winner is selected by a committee of support staff in the district. Most staff positions who are not teachers or administrators are eligible. In addition to the award, Gervais was awarded a check for $250 from the Troy Foundation for Educational Excellence “Every year we give a cash award to the winner of the support staff member of the year, but this year is extra special because Stephanie has been instrumental in helping us with our golf outing (fundraisers) through the years

Alison Hendry, the executive director of the Troy Foundation for Educational Excellence, left, presents Stephanie Gervais, right, with a check for $250 after Gervais was named the Troy School District’s support staff member of the year. Photo by Brendan Losinski

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Jeffrey L. Stewart (“Big”), of Troy, MI, passed away on March 3, surrounded by his loving family, after a long courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Born in Buffalo, NY, Jeff ’s love for music began as a teenager when he became lead singer in the bands Stone Soul and Changes. He married Cindy Johnson in 1973 and they had two sons, Jeff and Jason. After moving to Michigan, Jeff took a different path…working with special needs adults, managing a group home in Detroit. He and Cindy worked for Youth Living Centers and became Houseparents for 8 teens (abused, neglected, abandoned). Later he ran

a Supervised Independent Living program, working with some of the same young people. Jeff combined his love of sports and love of young people by becoming a basketball and baseball coach for his sons’ teams. He also coached the Northville girls’ freshman basketball team and volunteered with the City of Novi Friendship Club. When Jeff and Cindy moved to Troy in 1999, Jeff again worked with Special Needs Adults managing group homes and also worked with the City of Troy’s Friendship Club. But his true love was hanging out with his beloved grandchildren, wife, and sons. He also volunteered for numerous Troy nonprofit organizations. Jeff ’s battle with MS was long, but he never complained. His smile lit up a room and he always carried himself with grace and dignity. Jeff is survived by his wife of 50 years, Cindy; sons Jeff (Cheryl) and Jason (Heather); grandchildren Calvin (Katy), Hailey,

Nick, and Olivia; sisters Pam (Thomas) Callis and Melba; numerous nieces and nephews; and countless friends. All will miss him tremendously. Jeff ’s Celebration of Life will be Saturday, April 22 from 1-4 pm at the Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois, Troy 48083. At 2:30 pm, family and friends are invited to share thoughts and memories of Jeff. Donations in Jeff ’s memory can be made to the Boys & Girls Club of Troy, 3670 John R, Troy, MI 48083.

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“Ready… Set… Frog!” was released by Troy author Katharine Mitropoulos this month. training in literacy, so I thought I should try it, because I always wanted to try it.” Launching the book in conjunction with World Frog Day was something she thought would be a great way to tie the lessons in the book to real world issues and the new season. “We wanted to launch today to bring more attention to frogs,” said Mitropoulos. “A book about frogs that is set outside is a great transition out of winter, since it’s also the first day of spring.” Vassallo said he was glad to see more people in the community taking note of World Frog Day. “Amphibians are an indicator species, which means that if their populations aren’t doing well or are in decline, it’s an indication See FROG on page 24A

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borhood is getting stolen. We would place one of those two cameras there.” A purchasing agreement and bid waiver were approved by the City Council. The cameras will cost approximately $2,500 per camera per year. That cost includes the camera, the software, data storage and maintenance. “They really are a game changer. A lot of our recent successes we’ve talked about on social media are because other cities have this technology. It will immediately give our investigators an efficient tool to protect our residents,” Nastasi said. “The platform allows agencies to share camera data, particularly (in regard to) our hotlist. The hotlist includes things like stolen cars, felony crimes, kidnappings, Amber Alerts and things of that nature. One of the reasons we are asking for this measure is because we want to be on the same platform as all of our neighbors.” Nastasi said that, although there can be some variables in attaining the proper permits and training new officers, the new system is expected to be installed and active within three months. “It gets the vehicle’s plates, make, color,

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as mail theft and catalytic converter thefts. “I am very happy to hear the term ‘proactive policing.’ … A number of our residents are demanding exactly that, often without knowing that’s the term for it,” she said. “Whether they are talking about the mailbox thefts, what’s happening with cars and whatnot. Bad guys know no borders, and they come into our city to commit crimes, and I like that we are seeing connectivity to our fellow cities.” Nastasi agreed that utilizing this system in Troy could mean breakthroughs in several areas of police work. “They can act as a deterrent. Institutions such as homeowners associations, ho-

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Troy police are investigating the theft of at least $2,000 worth of scrap metal from Al-Craft Industries, located at 710 Minnesota Drive in Troy. The theft occurred sometime between 11:50 p.m. Feb. 24 and 12:03 p.m. Feb 25.

Ram stolen

A 2021 Ram 1500 was stolen from the parking lot of 700 Tower Drive March 6, sometime between 1 and 6:30 p.m. Police are investigating.

BMWs recovered

Two vehicles, a 2002 BMW 325 and a 2008 BMW 535, were recovered by the authorities in Detroit and Bloomfield Township after they were stolen from the driveway of their owner in the 2500 block of Homewood Drive in Troy. The theft occurred between 10 p.m. March 6 and 7 a.m. March 7. Both vehicles were unlocked with the keys inside, according to police.

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Section 4.02 of Chapter 39 is hereby amended to permit the zoning map of said code to be, and the same is hereby amended to delineate the subject parcel as PUD (Planned Unit Development), specifically parcels 88-20-15-201-046 and 88-20-15-201-033. The subject property is located on the south side of Long Lake, west of Rochester, in section 15, within the R-1C (One Family Residential), CB (Community Business) and RT (One-Family Attached Residential) Districts, being approximately 20.53 acres in size. Section 3. Repeal All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this ordinance full force and effect. Section 4. Savings All proceedings pending, and all rights and liabilities existing, acquired or incurred, at the time this Ordinance takes effect, are hereby saved. Such proceedings may be consummated under and according to the ordinance in force at the time such proceedings were commenced. This ordinance shall not be construed to alter, affect, or abate any pending prosecution, or prevent prosecution hereafter instituted under any ordinance specifically or impliedly repealed or amended by this ordinance adopting this penal regulation, for offenses committed prior to the effective date of this ordinance; and new prosecutions may be instituted and all prosecutions pending at the effective date of this ordinance may be continued, for offenses committed prior to the effective date of this ordinance, under and in accordance with the provisions of any ordinance in force at the time of the commission of such offense. Section 5. Severability Clause Should any work, phrase, sentence, paragraph or section of this Ordinance be held invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining provision of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.

The subject property is located on the southwest corner of Long Lake Road and Crooks Road, in section 8, within the O (Office) District, being approximately 24.88 acres in size. Section 3. Repeal All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this ordinance full force and effect. Section 4. Savings All proceedings pending, and all rights and liabilities existing, acquired or incurred, at the time this Ordinance takes effect, are hereby saved. Such proceedings may be consummated under and according to the ordinance in force at the time such proceedings were commenced. This ordinance shall not be construed to alter, affect, or abate any pending prosecution, or prevent prosecution hereafter instituted under any ordinance specifically or impliedly repealed or amended by this ordinance adopting this penal regulation, for offenses committed prior to the effective date of this ordinance; and new prosecutions may be instituted and all prosecutions pending at the effective date of this ordinance may be continued, for offenses committed prior to the effective date of this ordinance, under and in accordance with the provisions of any ordinance in force at the time of the commission of such offense. Section 5. Severability Clause Should any work, phrase, sentence, paragraph or section of this Ordinance be held invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining provision of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. Section 6. Effective Date

Section 6. Effective Date This amendment to the Zoning Ordinance shall take effect seven (7) days after publication, which shall be published within 15 days of adoption, as required the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (Act 110 of 2006). This Ordinance is enacted by the Council of the City of Troy, Oakland County, Michigan, at a regular meeting of the City Council held at City Hall, 500 W. Big Beaver, Troy, Michigan, on Monday, the 27th day of February, 2023.

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This amendment to the Zoning Ordinance shall take effect seven (7) days after publication, which shall be published within 15 days of adoption, as required the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (Act 110 of 2006). This Ordinance is enacted by the Council of the City of Troy, Oakland County, Michigan, at a regular meeting of the City Council held at City Hall, 500 W. Big Beaver, Troy, Michigan, on Monday, the 13th day of March, 2023.

____________________________________ Ethan Baker, Mayor

____________________________________ M. Aileen Dickson, MMC, MiPMC II City Clerk

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rates in the country, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and now data show that Detroiters are far more likely to have asthma than the rest of Michigan’s population. “Over 250,000 children here in Michigan have asthma, and about one in four folks in the Detroit ZIP code have asthma,” Hauptman explained. The MDHHS reported that the rate of asthma hospitalizations was at least four times higher in Detroit than in the rest of Michigan between 2016 and 2019. Data show that approximately three times as many people died from asthma in Detroit between 2017 and 2019 as did in all of Michigan and that adult Detroiters had a current asthma prevalence 46% higher than those in the rest of Michigan

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See ROBOTICS on page 20A Photo provided by Kelly Malone

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BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Sheila Sky Kasselman passed away at 82 due to complications related to pancreatic cancer. She passed peacefully surrounded by family. Kasselman founded Sky Foundation in 2008 during recovery from surgery for cancer of the pancreas. She was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2007. Sky Foundation Inc. raises awareness and helps fund medical research for the early detection and treatment of pancreatic cancer. It has funded $2.5 million for innovative research. To make a donation to Sky Foundation in her memory, visit SkyFoundationInc.org or send a check to 33 Bloomfield Hills Parkway, Suite 275, Bloomfield Kasselman Hills, MI 48304.

NoteABLE Youth to provide adaptive music classes TROY — Troy nonprofit NoteABLE Youth will once again host its inclusive music classes this spring. Registration for the spring term, which will run 6:30-7:20 p.m. Wednesdays April 5-May 31, is now open. Classes will be held at Larson Middle School, 2222 E. Long Lake Road. Classes are free. Spring classes include Fun With Music for youth who are infants to 8 years old with a parent or caregiver. Youth Music for students ages 8 and older continues the music fun with music therapist teacher Rebecca King. Its Beginners Clinic also aids young musicians in their band and orchestra music education. Students are joined by peer partners to experience music in a variety of modes. More information and registration are available at www.noteableyouth.org.

SCHOLARSHIP FOR AUTOMOTIVE EDUCATION OPEN

TROY — Applications for a $1,000 scholarship are available to a graduating senior at Troy High School who has shown interest and aptitude for the automotive disciplines. The Automotive Authority Education Initiative was founded last year by Tim Anderson, pictured, the owner of Automotive Authority, a local auto business, through the support of the Troy Community Foundation. “As a local business owner and employer, I am proud to launch a new scholarship in partnership with the Troy Community Foundation to Troy High School students interested in automotive repair and service,” he said. “The Automotive Authority Education Initiative is a great way to encourage those wishing to pursue a career as an automotive technician, and I look forward to supporting and mentoring students who share my passion for all things automotive.” Applications are now available through the Troy High School counseling office. The deadline is Friday, April 14. The scholarship winner will be named at the honors convocation in June. More information is available at www.troycf.org. “This scholarship helps to provide more resources to our students with high interest in the wide variety of automotive career fields regardless of if their field has a college or direct career pathway,” said Troy High School Principal Remo Roncone. “We are so thankful and appreciative of this generous scholarship.”

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TROY — Thousands of marshmallows will fall from the sky over Catalpa Oaks County Park in Southfield during Oakland County Parks’ Great Marshmallow Drop. The event will take place at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 7. A helicopter will drop 15,000 marshmallows over the park as eager participants watch and await their turn to snag just one marshmallow that they can exchange for a prize. Organizers said that the event is not a competition; all participants ages 12 and younger and individuals with disabilities will receive a prize. Staff and volunteers will be on-site to assist with parking, provide a safe boundary for kids to run in, hand out prizes and take care of other needed activities that support the event. This year there will be four drop zone groups. Three will begin at 10 a.m., for ages 4 and younger, 5-7 and 8-12. A drop for individuals with disabilities of all ages will begin at 11:30 a.m. Catalpa Oaks County Park is located at 27705 Greenfield Road. There is no cost to attend. For more information, visit www.oaklandcountyparks.com. Those who wish to volunteer may do so by emailing volunteer@oakgov.com or calling (248) 975-9717.

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Every FIRST Robotics match teams up three teams to compete against three other teams in a game that changes each year.

of exposure to this type of activity. The second thing is the mentor and volunteer support we have is from professionals and not just parents, which I think allows the kids to connect to younger adults who (aren’t) a friend’s mom or dad. The third factor is that because of the support we get from sponsors and the community, we can provide a lot of training for our whole team.” Yeruva and Chowdhury both said that they have learned numerous skills from their time in robotics that will assist them in their future education and careers. “I’ve decided that next year I will be majoring in mechanical engineering at (Michigan State University),” Yeruva said. “This team has allowed me to learn computer-aided design and all of the techniques and skills I need to succeed in that field. It’s also taught me to communicate and network with other people in the field, as well as learn from my mentors.” “Even though this is my first year on the team, it’s giving me experience in engineering, which has always been something that has interested me even though I’ve never really had an opportunity to dive into it and get hands-on experience with it,” added Chowdhury. “This team has been helping me find my interests and decide which areas appeal to me and I might want to go into professionally in the future.” The Argonauts still have three competitions before states, two of which they will host at their school — another rarity for a newer team. “States will be at (Saginaw Valley State University) on April 6-8. We’ll also be hosting two qualifying matches before that here at Troy

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Athens,” said Simhan. “There (was) a competition on March 18 in Detroit at Cass Tech High School. The two weekends after that, we will have two within the same week, since the school is closed for spring break. About 40 teams will be coming here to compete.” Chowdhury credits their team’s success to their quick thinking and ability to adapt. “One thing that I think that sets us

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CITY OF TROY AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 39 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF TROY

ANOTHER DOGGONE LIST METRO DETROIT — Dog owners love their French bulldogs. According to the American Kennel Club’s 2022 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized U.S. dog breeds, the French bulldog took Detroit’s top spot for the second year in a row. The French bulldog also was recognized as No. 1 in Boston and Dallas in 2022. According to the AKC, the French bulldog went from No. 14 in 2012 to the No. 1 spot over a

10-year span. Registration data was pulled from Detroit ZIP codes as specified by the U.S. Postal Service. According to the rankings, the top five breeds in 2022 were: 1. French bulldog. 2. Rottweiler. 3. Labrador retriever. 4. Bulldog. 5. Cane Corso. The AKC also ranked its top

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dogs nationwide, with the French bulldog coming out on top at No. 1. The top five: 1. French bulldog. 2. Labrador retriever. 3. Golden retriever. 4. German shepherd. 5. Poodle. For more information on the AKC, visit the website www. akc.org.

This Ordinance shall be known and may be cited as the 255th amendment to Chapter 39, Zoning Ordinance, of the Code of the City of Troy. Section 2. Amendments Chapter 39 of the Code of the City of Troy is amended as follows: Amend Section 6.21 to read as follows: (Underlining and Strikeout Denotes Changes) Uses

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SECTION 6.21 PLACES OF WORSHIP A. All religious activities shall take place in a fully enclosed building except as may be approved by the City. B. Associated uses on the site such as recreation centers, retreat facilities, conference centers, schools, convents, and others shall meet all requirements of this Ordinance for such uses.

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C. The site shall have frontage on and primary access to a major or minor arterial. In residential districts, this requirement may be waived by the Planning Commission if the applicant is able to demonstrate that impacts such as but not limited to traffic, parking, noise, and hours of operations, do not negatively impact adjacent properties.

TO ALL, OWNERS OR OCCUPANTS OF LAND IN THE CITY OF TROY REQUIREMENT TO CUT TURF GRASS AND WEEDS City of Troy Code Chapter 82 Property Maintenance, Section 302.4 details the requirements of property owners to maintain turf grass and weeds on property and adjacent right of ways to a height not exceeding 8 inches height. Chapter 82 Property Maintenance can be viewed on the City of Troy’s web site at troymi.gov or at the City Clerk’s Office. Chapter 82 Property Maintenance Code will be enforced. This Chapter requires the owner, occupant or persons having control or management of any premises within the City of Troy to cut turf grass or weeds and to prevent the perpetuation of weeds as required under this section during the period of May 1 to November 1 of each year. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a Municipal Civil Infraction Notice or Citation under Troy City Code Chapter 100, Municipal Civil Infractions, and/or the entry on the premises by the City or its agent to cut said turf grass and/or weeds or to prevent perpetuation of weeds. If the City or its agent is required to enter onto the premises to cut turf grass and/or weeds, or to take action to prevent the perpetuation of weeds, the property owner designated on the City assessment or tax rolls shall be assessed the cost, payable to the City, for each required abatement. The City or its agent may enter onto said premises as many times as necessary between May 1st and November 1st to cut turf grass and/or weeds or treat weeds and charge the cost to the property owner for each cutting or treatment. The City is authorized to recover the cost of wages, overtime wages, fringe benefits, cost of equipment, supplies, materials and a ten (10) percent administration charge to cover the expense of administering the abatement work that is performed. Property held as common property, such as, but not limited to: common areas of a condominium development (including a site condominium), subdivision, cul-de-sac, traffic medians, boulevards, islands, parks, playgrounds, detention and retention areas, open space or any other common area or other form of development for which the City is unable to determine the occupant or person having control or management over a common area with assessment or tax records, the City or its agent may enter onto the common property to abate any nuisance of a type set out in this Chapter. The costs incurred by the City for the nuisance abatement shall be pro-rated among each individual property owner in the condominium development, subdivision or other individual owner in a development with common property. The City Treasurer shall send a statement to each owner for their specific pro-rated portion. If the invoice is not timely paid, the total amount charged shall become an assessment against that particular property for that pro-rated share. The City Treasurer shall forward an invoice to the owner on the last local assessment or tax roll of the total charges assessed against each premises. Thirty (30) days from the date each statement was mailed, payment shall be made. If the invoice is not paid within thirty (30) days, the total amount shall become an assessment against the land and a lien against the property. ________________________________________ M. Aileen Dickson, MMC, MiPMC II City Clerk

1. Parking is permitted in front, side, and rear yards provided there is compliance with the landscape requirements of Section 13.02. 2. Traffic from events, including church worship services and other large assemblies, shall be controlled so as not to create congestion or unreasonable delays on the public street. B. Buildings of greater than the maximum height allowed in the District in which a place of worship is located, may be allowed provided that the front, side and rear yards are increased one (1) foot for each foot of building height which exceeds the maximum height allowed. Section 3. Repeal All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this ordinance full force and effect. Section 4. Savings All proceedings pending, and all rights and liabilities existing, acquired or incurred, at the time this Ordinance takes effect, are hereby saved. Such proceedings may be consummated under and according to the ordinance in force at the time such proceedings were commenced. This ordinance shall not be construed to alter, affect, or abate any pending prosecution, or prevent prosecution hereafter instituted under any ordinance specifically or impliedly repealed or amended by this ordinance adopting this penal regulation, for offenses committed prior to the effective date of this ordinance; and new prosecutions may be instituted and all prosecutions pending at the effective date of this ordinance may be continued, for offenses committed prior to the effective date of this ordinance, under and in accordance with the provisions of any ordinance in force at the time of the commission of such offense. Section 5. Severability Clause Should any word, phrase, sentence, paragraph or section of this Ordinance be held invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining provisions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect, and any such ruling shall not affect any other provisions of this Ordinance not specifically included in such ruling. Section 6. Effective Date This Ordinance shall become effective ten (10) days from the date hereof or upon publication, whichever shall later occur. This Ordinance is enacted by the Council of the City of Troy, Oakland County, Michigan, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council held at City Hall, 500 W. Big Beaver, Troy, MI, on the Thirteenth day of March, 2023. ____________________________________ Ethan Baker, Mayor

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media center, for Mrs. Isaac, for our kids and for our staff who utilize this space on a daily basis. It’s nice to know that you’ve got something that others can emulate and that you are doing the right way. It affirms that when we went through the process of remodeling this space and revamping things in the last 12-18 months, that we were doing the right thing.” Isaac said that the high school’s partnership with the Troy Public Library has granted them a lot of benefits and thinks that is one of the aspects that makes the Troy High School media center stand out. “I think more libraries should collaborate with their public libraries. We’ve been able to help with Troyberry and Battle of the Books, which are our reading incentive programs. We select books we feel would have a wide appeal to students and then challenge the students to read as many as they can. (The Troy Public Library) has expanded the loaning options for our students and they deliver books our students request here. They’ve made

School administrators and media center staff credit its recent redesign, its devotion to open learning and the partnership Troy High School has with the Troy Public Library for its recent success. Photo by Brendan Losinski

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Roncone said that a recent remodel of the media center helped bring its resources up to date and make sure it was a space that fit the needs of the students. “The school opened in the early 1990s, and we did our first major remodel of the space in the last year. It’s now a modern media center,” he said. “I think supporting a media center from an administration standpoint means being involved, listening, watching what’s going on in your school, and looking at what other media centers are doing. We went around to other media centers in the county before we remodeled the media center here to look to see how we could best improve.” He hopes people continue to recognize his staff ’s hard work at making the school’s media resources as strong as they can be and thinks that their media center is a great example of how some relatively modest improvements can mean significant improvements in a school setting. “This is a good example of being able to make improvements in existing spaces. You don’t have to have a complete new space built. You can utilize existing spaces. I think a lot of schools are afraid to take on a project like that since they are afraid of the scope.” Call Staff Writer Brendan Losinski at (586) 498-1068.

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it possible to have a digital library card so they have access to their digital content as well.” Isaac added that the Troy High School Media Center team has also put a lot of effort into ensuring students have access to whatever types of material they require. “I don’t think (our success) is anything I’ve done by myself,” she said. “I think our district has done a really good job with collaborating with the Troy Public Library, which is also amazing. Because of this, we’ve been able to expand the resources that are available to our students. I think we have fought really hard to protect our students’ rights to intellectual freedom and exploration. I think we work well as a team and have been able to build a great library program for our students in the district from pre-K to high school.” Rice credited the school’s efforts to foster diversity in its media and resources as one of the key reasons the Troy High School Media Center stood out to him. “So often today, we see a restriction in what children are able to read,” said Rice. “We want the most diverse classroom and school libraries. We don’t have to read everything on the shelves but we should see ourselves represented on the shelves; mirrors and windows, so to speak.”

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“Every team that starts off with a slow start, they start to get down on themselves a little bit; it’s human nature,” junior guard Emmanuel Robinson said. “I’m proud of our guys for not giving up. Our coach (David Scott), he set us up to play really good teams so we could be ready for league play.” Robinson, who earned OAA-Blue all-League honors, was a bright spot for Athens this season as both a leader and offensive difference maker, and will look to be a key senior leader for Athens next season. While Robinson will forefront the 2024 Athens squad, senior forward Brogan Withun, senior guard Kyree Harper, and senior guard Evan Colquhoun earned OAA-Blue allLeague honors this season. Withun, a 6-foot-7 mismatch in the frontcourt, was the offensive leader this season for Athens and will be a tough loss for Athens to retool. “I think this year more than others, Brogan started to take on that responsibility of being a better player,” Scott said. “He wanted the ball more, and I think it was more important to him for our team to succeed, and I think he realized that if we were going to succeed, he was going to be a big part of it.” Sophomore Sam Link, a 6-foot-4 forward, is slated to take over the starting center spot while junior Brayden Downey will look to continue from his successful 2023 campaign. As Athens battled injuries all year, Downey was called

Senior Douglas Mersier, pictured, brings the ball up the court against Sterling Heights Stevenson. Senior Brogan Withun, at right, throws down an emphatic slam. Photo by Erin Sanchez

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er, I don’t think it’s something I’ve had in my time playing basketball,” Withun said. As Athens readies themselves to lose six impact seniors in Withun, Harper, Colquhoun, Alex Proefke, Brock Thornton and Douglas Mersier, a core of eight seniors next season will look to continue the progress Athens made this season. Robinson, Labay, Downey, Hayden Crum, Shane Stedman, Luke DiGiovanni, Eli Garvin and Dylan Colussi will handle the leadership roles next season, and Robinson said he’s already up for the challenge. “I’m ready,” Robinson said. “I’ve been taking on the leadership role. I think the seniors taught me how to carry on that role now. I want the challenge, and I’m so excited to be that leader for the team. I have no fear, and I’m ecstatic to show the younger guys how Troy Athens basketball is done.”

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DEMAND SPIKES FOR USED FURNITURE DONATIONS FOR FAMILIES IN NEED BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — People refurbishing their homes this spring might be getting rid of old furniture and replacing it with new items. But if that old furniture is still in good shape, don’t throw it out with the trash — the nonprofit Furniture Bank of Southeastern Michigan can use it. The Furniture Bank supplies families in need with essential furniture pieces, such as beds, mattresses and kitchen tables with chairs. Furniture Bank Executive Director Robert Boyle, of Grosse Pointe Woods, said demand always increases in the spring, and that’s especially true this year, with more than 100 families on a waiting list for furnishings — a figure that’s twice as high as it was only four years ago at this time. The Furniture Bank will collect essential items in good condition from homes across metro Detroit at no charge if these items can be placed in a garage or on a porch, or they will charge a flat fee of $50 to collect any number of essentials from inside the home. Essential items include mattresses, box springs, dressers, end tables, nightstands, coffee tables, sofas and loveseats (excluding reclining sofas and sofa beds), dining room or kitchen tables (excluding glass or heavy marble), dining room or kitchen chairs (in sets of at least two), and living room chairs. The Furniture Bank will also collect as essentials up to five bags or boxes of smaller housewares, such as towels, pots, pans, silverware, lamps, bedding and other basics; the Furniture Bank cannot accept clothing. On April 1, the collection flat fee will increase to $75. Because the need for beds, mattresses and box springs in good condition is so high, Boyle said, the Furniture Bank is currently

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waiving its fee to remove these items from inside a donor’s home. He estimates that they had more than 300 people waiting for mattresses at press time. “We are one of the few charities in town that will take gently used mattresses and box springs,” Boyle said. For essential items that are structurally damaged, stained, torn, badly worn or damaged by pets, they will haul these items away for $75 per item, whether it’s inside or outside the home. For fees ranging from $75 to $100 per item, the Furniture Bank will also pick up nonessential items from inside or outside of homes, including desks, bookshelves, armoires, china cabinets, buffets, sofa beds, reclining sofas, entertainment centers and TV stands. Proceeds from fees support the work of the Furniture Bank and enable it to hire professional movers to safely remove furniture. Inflation has hit everyone’s pocketbooks, but some people are better positioned to handle higher costs than others. “Hyperinflation disproportionately affects people in need,” Boyle said. Furniture — even used furniture — is an expense many families can’t afford. “Buying furniture means you may not be able to pay your rent or your utility bill, so we continue to see higher levels of referrals,” Boyle said. Of the families the Furniture Bank assists, 90% have an annual income of $20,000 or less, Boyle said. Of those families, he said 70% to 80% have household incomes of $10,000 or less. Getting a good night’s sleep is essential to health and, for children, essential for learning and develop-

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ment as well, and adequate rest is not possible when people are sleeping on the floor. The Furniture Bank is life changing to people like Jerika Jones, of Harper Woods, who lost everything after a divorce, the floods of 2021 and a devastating car accident — she was helping her stranded daughter on the side of the freeway last summer when an 18-wheeler slammed into their vehicle, badly injuring them both and leaving Jones unable to work. Jones and her children — two sets of fraternal twins, ages 15 and 22 — had been sleeping on air mattresses and sitting on the floor before the Furniture Bank was able to supply them with real beds and furniture. A gently used leather chaise lounge also now occupies Jones’ bedroom — it’s been ideal for her because of her back injury. “We’re making good strides and picking up our life one day at a time,” Jones said. In spite of multiple unfortunate incidents, Jones maintains her faith and positive

attitude, grateful for things like the kitchen table and eight chairs that mean her family can gather for holiday meals and everyday time together. “Now we’re able to be at my house, putting together a puzzle,” Jones said. She said the furniture has helped her and her family to heal emotionally as well as physically. “It gives us a place to come together comfortably,” Jones said. Boyle said that, in 2022 alone, the Furniture Bank provided 2,300 families with almost 19,000 pieces of furniture, valued at a total of more than $1 million. “There’s a huge need for what we do,” Boyle said. “(We supply) the basics that will get a family off the floor and enable them to live with some semblance of dignity.” To donate or for more information, visit www.furniture-bank.org or call (248) 332-1300.

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‘Great Girls in Michigan’: Hear from author of book about women who did amazing things before age 20, 2-3 p.m., Troy Historic Village , 60 W. Wattles, registration required, troyhistoricvillage. org/programs/teas-at-two Oakland County Veterans Resource Fair: 9 a.m.-noon, Gillham Recreation Center 26325 Scotia Road in Huntington Woods,

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Hope Against Trafficking clothing fundraiser: Also pancake breakfast and performances by comedy magicians, 9–11 a.m., Embassy Suites, 850 Tower Drive in Troy, hopeagainsttrafficking.org/pancakes, hello@hopeagainsttrafficking.org

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Troy Supervisor Richard Machesky congratulates Stephanie Gervais for being named support staff member of the year.

and given us a lot of advice,” explained Alison Hendry, the executive director of the Troy Foundation for Educational Excellence. “It’s nice to give the award to someone who has helped your organization personally.” Troy Superintendent Rich Machesky said that Gervais is exactly the sort of staff member a district like Troy needs to ensure things not only get done, but are done correctly and on schedule. “I think there are many individuals who are deserving of this award. Stephanie is one of those people who quietly goes about her business behind the scenes,” he said. “She is very much an unsung hero. Oftentimes, she is in the kitchen or the back room organizing things or filling serving trays. She has made sure we can run events throughout the district, and she is dedicated to what she does. She works on weekends and she does shopping on her own. She doesn’t have to do things like that. She chooses to because that is the kind of person she is.” Gayle Moran, the food service liaison for Troy Schools, works with Gervais on a daily basis and stressed how hard Gervais works and how diligent she is at doing her job. “I have worked with Stephanie for more than 19 years. She is the most dedicated, detailed, hard working person I know,” said Moran. “She does a wonderful job and caters to everyone. She sees it through from beginning to end. She plans the menu, she works with the client, she prepares the food, sets it up, serves it, cleans it up and bills it.” Moran added that she could think of no one more deserving of recognition in the district than Gervais. “She is a very caring and loving person. She cares about our kids and works with them. She is just a wonderful person,” Gervais said. “I am so pleased and honored that I am here to acknowledge this moment.” Call Staff Writer Brendan Losinski at (586) 498-1068.

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EE W E H T F O E CRIM • K E E W E H OF T E M I R C • K NEWSWORTHY E WE INCIDENTS REPORTED TO LOCAL POLICE, AS COMPILED BY C & G REPORTERS

Robbery suspects get away with empty bank bag

SOUTHFIELD — Police officers responded to a call from a fast-food restaurant in the 24000 block of Telegraph Road for an armed robbery that had occurred at 9:46 a.m. Feb. 24. The reporting party told the officers that three unknown suspects had robbed an armored truck security driver at gunpoint. When the officers arrived at the scene, the suspects were gone. The reporting victim explained that a black sedan had entered the parking lot. She then observed a tall, slender male with a dark hoodie and mask exit the vehicle with a handgun. The suspect approached the security guard and pointed the gun at his head. The security guard said he was leaving the business with a bag of money and placed it in the armored truck on the passenger’s side. Before he could close the door, he was approached by two males dressed in all black with ski masks on. The first man, without saying anything, pointed a possibly silver handgun at him. The victim states that he slowly backed away from the suspects as they grabbed an empty red bank bag from the armored truck and fled to their vehicle, a black Ford Taurus. The investigation was ongoing.

Pizza delivery driver robbed at gunpoint

SOUTHFIELD — A pizza delivery driver pulled up to a customer’s apartment complex in the 20000 block of Charlton at 10:19 p.m. Feb. 21. The delivery driver rang the doorbell, and when there was no answer, he noticed someone in the second-story window indicating that they had not ordered a pizza. The driver then went back into his car and called the customer. The customer stated that they were on their way to retrieve the order. While the delivery driver stood waiting, he observed two males around the age of 17 dressed in all black wearing ski masks. One of the men began to grab the pizza bag from the driver. When the driver did not let go, the other man pointed a handgun at him, and the driver released the bag. During the incident, the driver saw two more males come around the corner with handguns. The driver escaped back to his vehicle and watched as the suspects entered a newer model white Chevrolet Malibu. The driver trailed the suspects to get a license plate, but then the suspects stopped their vehicle, and two of the men got out, pointing handguns at the driver. The driver then sped off and was unable to get a license plate number because the vehicle had tinted windows and was unmarked.

The suspects took two large pizzas and garlic bread. The investigation was ongoing.

Firearms, shoes missing after home is ransacked

WEST BLOOMFIELD – On Feb. 13, residents on Deerfield Village Drive reportedly arrived home to find numerous bedrooms ransacked and shoes and firearms missing. Evidence technicians processed the scene. The suspects reportedly entered through an unlocked door. The case was turned over to detectives.

Suspect treated for opioid OD after electric shavers stolen from pharmacy

WEST BLOOMFIELD – Two males allegedly stole electric shavers from a pharmacy store on Orchard Lake Road at around 5:15 p.m. Feb. 15. The suspects left in a black Dodge Journey with items reported to be valued at more than $253. Officers located the vehicle at Orchard Lake and 14 Mile roads, and were able to recover the stolen items. One of the suspects was overdosing on narcotics, and officers supplied a nasal spray medicine used for the treatment of a known or suspected opioid overdose. The West Bloomfield Fire Department was contacted to provide medical treatment. The incident was set to be reviewed by detectives.

Cadillac Escalade stolen, recovered by police

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Officers responded to the 6000 block of Old Orchard Road for a Cadillac Escalade that was being stolen at approximately 12:45 a.m. Feb. 28. The owner of the Escalade was awoken by the sound of his vehicle starting in the driveway. When the owner looked outside, the Escalade was being driven off. The vehicle had been left unlocked in the driveway with the key fob inside. Officers were quickly able to locate the vehicle in the city of Detroit. The Detroit Police Department recovered the stolen vehicle at approximately 3 a.m. The case was under investigation.

Jeep Grand Cherokee stolen, recovered

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Officers responded to the 1600 block of Bloomfield Place on a report of a stolen Jeep Grand Cherokee at approximately 5 a.m. Feb. 21. The vehicle had been parked one day prior at approximately 1 p.m. A spare key was left in the

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BEVERLY HILLS AUTHOR PUBLISHES DEBUT BOOK BEVERLY HILLS — Emily S. Jacobs recently released “Live Your Life For

You (Not Your Mom),” self-published by Live Your Life Press. Jacobs recently moved back to Beverly Hills after living out west for 15 years. She is a nurse wellness coach living locally with her husband and two daughters. “Live Your Life For You (Not Your Mom)” shares Jacobs’ stories of her challenging relationship with her mother and how she grew to set boundaries, recognize toxicity and take control of her choices. It can be purchased on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Books A Million, and other retail stores.

vehicle, and it is believed that vehicle was unlocked. On Feb. 24, Detroit Auto Recovery advised that they had recovered the Jeep and it was in their possession. Officers responded to Detroit and processed the vehicle for fingerprints, with negative results. The case was under investigation.

Resident loses $92K in cryptocurrency fraud

BIRMINGHAM — A Birmingham resident reported he had invested in cryptocurrency but was locked out of his account Feb. 14 at approximately 11 a.m. He contacted Coinbase and was advised his account was compromised, and the entire balance of $92,645.15 had been fraudulently transferred to another account. The case was under investigation.

Man attempts to cash fraudulent check

BIRMINGHAM — Officers were dispatched to Michigan United Credit Union at 600 E. Lincoln St. on a report of a man attempting to cash a fraudulent check for $645.70 at approximately 2 p.m. Feb.14. Officers confirmed with bank staff and the check’s owner that it was fraudulent and was originally made out to another individual for a different amount. The man was arrested.

Camera stolen

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported to police that at 10:35 p.m. Feb. 26, someone stole a Ring doorbell camera from the front porch of a home in the 700 block of East Bloomfield Avenue, which is near 13 Mile and Rochester roads.

Thief steals Detroit police uniform pieces from car

NOVI — Part of the uniform of an off-duty Detroit police officer was stolen from the officer’s Chrysler Pacifica between the hours of midnight and 2 p.m. Feb. 20. The theft apparently took place in a residential area near 10 Mile and Meadowbrook roads. According to the report, the stolen uniform pieces consisted of a black vest with “Police” on the front and back, a 12th District patch on the front, a vinyl handcuff holder and vinyl radio holder, and a leather police belt containing a flashlight holder, a pistol holster, a Taser holster, a magazine holder and a Taser. Also taken were handcuffs and a microphone that were on the vest. The Detroit police officer told Novi police officers when he reported the items missing just before 6 p.m. that he had probably left his car unlocked and that his duty belt was under a blanket in the middle

row of seats and his vest was in the front seat out of sight, according to the report. He stated that he went to work at 8 a.m. in Detroit to do some paperwork and did not see if the above equipment was in his vehicle. He advised that he went to a couple of scenes for work in Detroit and then went to get a car wash at 2 p.m. At first, he reportedly stated he looked in the vehicle after the car wash and noticed the equipment was gone. He then stated later he noticed the equipment gone before going into the car wash, according to the report. He said he did not believe the equipment was stolen while he was at various scenes in Detroit, as he was always near his vehicle, according to the report. Police noted that he did not find his vehicle in disarray or appearing as if someone had ransacked the inside of his vehicle. No evidence was found in or on the vehicle. The Detroit officer provided Novi police with the serial number for his Taser. His handgun had not been in the vehicle during the theft. He later spoke to investigators and said he believed that it was a random larceny from his vehicle. He stated that he notified his supervisors at the Detroit Police Department and provided them with the Novi Police Department complaint number for the case.

Driver charged with drug possession following hotel disturbance

TROY — A suspect was arrested and charged after a disturbance at the Troy Marriott hotel, 200 W. Big Beaver Road. Officers were dispatched to the scene at 11:01 p.m. Feb. 13 after reports of a suspicious person driving through the hotel’s parking lot, taking photos of vehicle license plates and shouting at hotel guests. Witnesses provided officers with the suspect vehicle’s last known location. Officers located a matching vehicle, a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, entering a turnaround on Big Beaver Road and traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes. The driver, a 40-year-old Sterling Heights man, made several incoherent statements, according to officers, and claimed he was being followed and listened to via his cellphone. Officers said the driver gave them permission to retrieve his driver’s license from the center console, at which point they observed a glass meth pipe. After a search of the vehicle, a substance later confirmed to be cocaine was located. The driver was charged with one count of possession of a controlled substance.

STEM CAMP TAKES PLACE DURING SPRING BREAK

NOVI — A five-day spring break camp focused on science, technology, engineering and math will be offered 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. March 27-31 at the Novi Civic Center, 45175 W. 10 Mile Road. During Camp Invention, campers will create a habitat for a robotic fish, construct a “spacepack,” engineer an “Astro-Arm” device and much more. The cost of the camp is $275. Extended day care is available with the program; it runs 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. for an additional $100. Registration ends March 10. To register, visit campinvention.org or call (800) 968-4332.

SHE TOOK A STAND BY KEEPING HER SEAT METRO DETROIT — “The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks”

is a film about Parks’ involvement in the civil rights movement, based on the bestselling biography by Jeanne Theoharis of the same title. It was recently screened at the Detroit Institute of Arts to a sold-out audience. “For years, the significance of her moment on the bus was minimized by groups claiming that she was simply tired that day, and just wanted to sit down,” said Elliot Wilhelm, the Detroit Film Theater’s curator of film. “Instead, the documentary demonstrates — factually and eloquently — that Rosa Parks was fully aware of the leadership, strength and humanity that moment embodied, and she continued to demonstrate that dedication to justice, equality and decency for the remainder of her life.” The film was followed by two panel discussions with the film’s executive producer, Soledad O’Brien; Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson; American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten; the film’s directors, Yoruba Richen and Johanna Hamilton; and Rosa Parks’ grandnephew, Lonnie McCauley. The screening was co-presented by Soledad O’Brien Productions, the American Federation of Teachers, The League, Freep Film Festival, and Friends of the Detroit Film Theatre.

PROM CLOSET PROJECT TOUR COMING TO MACOMB MALL ROSEVILLE — Sparkle Network Founder Moe Lietz will bring her Prom Closet Project Tour to Macomb Mall from 2:30 to 7 p.m. March 31 and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 1. Macomb Mall is located at 32233 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville. Students set up appointments ahead of time and then come to the mall to search for a prom dress at no cost, along with shoes, jewelry and accessories. Appointments are needed. Those interested can send an email to sparkle.network3@gmail.com. Sparkle Network will send a form back to be completed. A completed form, picture ID and email confirmation are required for the appointment to be considered booked.

Macomb Cultural and Economic Partnership members after attending a screening of “The Rebellious Life of Rosa Parks” at the DIA: (Left to right) Deb Dorosh, Sheila Strunk, Lisa Morse, Monica Hayman and Ross York. Macomb Art Institute Authority Chair and Treasurer/Secretary of Macomb Cultural & Economic Partnership Ed Bruley said, “We were thankful we could bring 48 people to see the film in the evening, thanks to the DIA and the millage.” The Detroit Institute of Arts millage was on the ballot in March of 2020 and asked voters in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties to renew the previous 10-year millage that provided free admission, transportation to the museum and other services to residents in the tricounty area.

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FINANCING AVAILABLE

DEMO

MSRP $47,785

$42,988* 4

TO CHOOSE FROM

2022 FORD ECOSPORT TITANIUM 4WD DEMO

STK #00903522

MSRP $29,885

COMPLEMENTARY PICK UP & DELIVERY

FINAL PRICE

$28,441* 3

FOR SERVICE CUSTOMERS

TO CHOOSE FROM

Call our Service department at 248-550-0039

2600 W. Maple Rd., | Troy Motor Mall | deansellersford.com 248-643-7500

*0% Financing available with approved fmcc credit on 2022 & 2023 year Edge, Explorer, F-150 and 2022 Escape. Security Deposit waived upon credit approval. Final Price includes A / Z plan & Lease Renewal Rebates. Plus tax, doc & applicable state fees. Hurry, Expires on 3/31/2023. Residency restrictions apply. See dealer for qualifications and complete details.

0136-2312

TOP 100 FORD SALES VOLUME DEALERSHIP NATIONWIDE

FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 1948, 75 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE

CONGRATULATIONS DEAN SELLERS FORD TEAM!!

Ford Motor Company just announced and awarded us with the 2022 PRESIDENT’S AWARD, which is the highest award for Excellence in Customer Satisfaction. Per Ford, “In order to achieve the President’s Award, dealers must exceed customer expectations every day. The pursuit of excellence requires passion, tenacity, and hard work. This prestigious award salutes those top performing Ford Dealerships that embrace these philosophies, achieving among the highest levels of customer satisfaction – in both sales and service – in automotive retailing”.

Thank you to all of our customers! We appreciate your Loyalty & Patronage –The Sellers Family

COMPLEMENTARY PICK UP & DELIVERY FOR SERVICE CUSTOMERS

Call our Service department at 248-550-0039

2600 W. Maple Rd., | Troy Motor Mall | deansellersford.com 248-643-7500

0366-2312