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Two areas of I-75 approved for sound mitigation but lack funding ‘They made these changes without any consideration of how it would affect people living nearby’

More than 1,000 Troy residents gathered at the Troy Community Center on April 11 to discuss the results of a sound study performed by MDOT regarding sound noise coming from I-75 in Troy. Photo by Brendan Losinski

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The Michigan Department of Transportation hosted a public hearing at the Troy Community Center April 11 to discuss the results of a sound study it conducted along portions of Interstate 75 in Troy. The sound study came after numerous residents in the Troy community petitioned their state representatives to appropriate funding for such a sound study due to the high level of noise coming from I-75, particularly after work on the freeway was completed in 2020. “They changed the freeway, so they raised See SOUND on page 4A

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St. Augustine Lutheran Troy Church will host a presentation by Janet Sandison, a speaker on the topic of parenting children on the autism spectrum and mother of well-known author and speaker Ron Sandison. Janet Sandison will speak about ways to help children with autism with things such

as reading, memorization, motor skills and speech, as well as how to find helpful resources. “What I am actually talking about will be parenting on the spectrum,” she said. “It’s about raising children from 6 months old to 20 years old. My son has autism, and he is now a threetime nationally published author and an autism advocate in Michigan. Since he went from nonverbal to where (he) is now at this point, people started asking me about parenting children

with autism. … I have a background in education, so helping parents through this process of raising a child on the spectrum was a very natural fit.” The presentation will take place 10 a.m.noon Saturday, April 29, at the church, located at 5475 Livernois Road in Troy. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made by calling (248) 879-6400. There is no cost to at-

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Janet Sandison, right, an educator and mother of speaker Ron Sandison, left, will give a presentation at St. Augustine Lutheran Troy Church on Saturday, April 29, on the subject of parenting children on the autism spectrum.

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Court findings are latest step in ongoing litigation between Troy and Home Builders Association BY BRENDAN LOSINSKI blosinski@candgnews.com

An Oakland County Circuit Court finding in February is carrying a long-running legal issue between the city of Troy and the Home Builders Association of Michigan into a new chapter. The court ruled that the city of Troy was in violation of the Headlee Amendment of the Michigan Constitution, but that the city of Troy didn’t have to repay the legal fees of the MBAM. “In February, an Oakland County Circuit Court judge said the city did violate the Headlee Amendment,” said HBAM CEO Bob Filka. “The city wanted to include (dis-

Despite a decision by Oakland County Circuit Court in February, a multiyear legal case between the city of Troy and the Home Builders Association of Michigan will likely head back to the Michigan Supreme Court. Photos by Brendan Losinski

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Experts encourage people to care for their mental health this Stress Awareness Month BY BRENDAN LOSINSKI blosinski@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — Conditions such as stress and anxiety can often be easy to ignore or write off as minor problems. However, this April, which is Stress Awareness Month, medical experts want to remind people that caring

for their mental health can be as important as caring for their physical health. Dr. Jeffrey Guina is the program director of the psychiatry residency training program at Corewell Health. He said that while some people have higher risk factors for stress than others, it is a condition that can affect anyone. “Whenever I think about risk factors for anything, I step back and think about things biologically, socially and psychologically. It is both nature and nurture at play. Some risk factors include genetics. We’ve identified certain genes which are associated with higher risks of stress or higher risks

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by the Legislature when the sound study was approved, but this would cover less than half of the $8.25 million to $12.25 million price from page 1A tag MDOT estimates the sound walls for the it up, so the sound travels farther,” said Lo- two approved sections would cost. MDOT raine Scussel, one of the affected residents said it is up to residents to continue petitionwho started the petition. “They added lanes, ing their state representatives to allocate the so traffic is closer to residents. They demol- money for such a project. ished vegetation, which previously served to “We’re not surprised about the fundknock down or muffle some sound. Some ing,” said Gail Morrell, one of the affected people live on the opposite side of the free- residents involved in pushing for the sound way from a wall, so the sound bounces back study. “We anticipated this to an extent. We to us. They made these changes without any have already set a course to try and find out consideration of how it would affect peohow we might get some funding for these ple living nearby. We didn’t ask for this projects with state government offior approve this. Now we’re the ones cials.” RELATED: who are affected.” “They said that out of all MDOT performed the the areas they measured, two study earlier this year and have met the level for feasiconcluded that two areas bility and reasonable criteria do meet the criteria for having — even using their flawed sys8A sound mitigation measures, such tem,” Scussel added. “But these two as sound dampening walls installed to new walls don’t have funding. They are help alleviate the level of noise affecting saying they are finished with this project nearby residents. and for Troy residents to move forward “We studied several of the residential we need to figure out how to obtain the areas along the freeway. We got through a funding from our elected officials. … We certain portion of the study and identified are now contacting our representatives to two neighborhoods that met our criteria discuss funding and MDOT’s methodolfor action,” Rob Morosi, a spokesperson ogy in their study. … There’s a $9 billion for MDOT, explained. “They would be budget surplus in Lansing, so we want to eligible for noise abatement measures. know why this money can’t be found.” However, we don’t have the funding availFurthermore, many residents exable for that right now to put walls in.” pressed their belief at the meeting that the The two areas include portions of standards by which MDOT performed I-75 between Wattles Road and Crooks their sound study were flawed and that Road. several other areas along I-75 should also “Both areas that qualified for noise qualify for sound mitigation efforts. abatement measures are along I-75,” said “We believe that the entire process for Morosi. “Right now we have a wall along conducting the sound study is completely the northbound side that starts around flawed,” said Scussel. “We have scientists Wattles Road and continues north, and on our citizens team who did their own then there is a gap between Hedgewood to sound study. Another subdivision paid Long Lake, and that gap qualifies for noise for their own as well. Both results disagree abatement. The other area that qualified with MDOT’s results. What MDOT did is between Coolidge Highway and Crooks was according to their laws and regulaRoad, also on the northbound side.” tions, but they were only taking 15-minute He said that these two areas meet the sound measurements at the quietest times criteria now, but did not when the work of the day, and they took that data and put on I-75 was completed. it into an old computer modeling system “When we did the original sound which doesn’t take new factors like new study, the rate of inflation has lifted the sound walls or new types of cement into cap of the maximum value per resident account.” threshold that determines whether a “They did cite two areas where they sound wall or other measure in these two could put measures in place to mitigate the areas is considered reasonable in terms of sound, probably in terms of a wall,” Morcost and feasibility,” said Morosi. “Back in rell added. “They are the areas we were 2017, the truck speed limit was raised, so most concerned about, so we were pleased they are traveling faster now and thus crethat some action has at least been called ating more noise.” for. One is near Livernois and Wattles, and However, without designated fundthe other is near Firefighters Park. Everying from the Michigan Legislature, one at the meeting had a legitimate comMDOT has no budget to begin the two plaint, though.” projects, they said; $4 million was set aside See SOUND on page 27A

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Troy Martial Arts shines in return to Michigan State Taekwondo Championships BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com

It was a long-awaited moment for the Troy Martial Arts Competition Sparring Team as they traveled to Livonia Stevenson High School March 25 to compete in the USAT Michigan State Taekwondo Championships. The team’s last appearance in 2019 resulted in all 30 of their competitors medaling, but the tournament’s four-year hiatus due to COVID-19 only amplified the team’s excitement to compete. Troy Martial Arts, one of the largest dojos in Michigan, proved why they’re one of the top competition teams in the state, earning 16 gold medals and one silver medal at the tournament, which was the most sparring medals out of any school in the state. The age range of the winners was 7-18 years old for Troy Martial Arts. “(It was) so exciting,” head coach Sadegh Arab said. “They’ve basically been without the tournaments. They haven’t been as motivated to train as hard, and I haven’t been able to coach them because of no competitions, so they were extra excited, and the

Troy Martial Arts totaled the highest medal count at the tournament, earning 16 gold medals and one silver medal. Photo provided by Mark Trudeau

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tend, and coffee and a light snack will be offered. Pastor Franklin Dohanyos said he became interested in both Janet Sandison and her son after getting to know Ron and hearing about his books and presentations. “I play the bagpipes, and I was part of a lot of Scottish societies and met Ron Sandison,” said Dohanyos. “I played bagpipes at his wedding, and we got to know each other. I learned his story. We were looking to do something on autism awareness, and I knew Ron, so bringing his mom in to talk about parenting a child with autism sounded like a perfect fit.” He and the other administrators of the church thought a program on autism was something that would benefit the Troy community and that a presentation by Janet Sandison would be a perfect event for April, since it is Autism Awareness Month. “The incidence of autism seems to be going up,” Dohanyos explained. “Since this is Autism Awareness Month, we wanted to address the fact that parents don’t always have the resources they need to help their children if they are on the spectrum.” Ron Sandison previously spoke at SALT Church, giving the perspective of someone who has autism. His mother will present what family life is like from the parents’ perspective. “My son spoke at SALT church about four months ago,” said Janet Sandison. “We were featured in a documentary about nine children with autism. I’ve acquired a good deal of information about autism and parenting for those on the spectrum. … He is now 48 years old and has become very well known for his speaking engagements on the topic. The people of the congregation were so impressed with him they wanted to speak to his mother.” “Ron has a phenomenal story,” Dohanyos added. “He wrote a few books about autism. He gave his presentation at our church previously. We wanted to bring his mother in to give her side.” Janet Sandison will give a presentation and provide attendees with a question-and-answer session. “I will do a talk and a question-and-answer session,” she said. “I start with identifying (autism). You can never find a solution if you don’t know what the problem is. This starts by identifying if a child has autism. We then go into resources in the community to help ensure you are aiding and nurturing a child if they are on the spectrum. I focus heavily on the early years, since that is a vital period in their development. … I have also collected resources that parents may want to explore and see if there is something out there that can help them.” Her hope is to aid parents going through the experience of raising a child on the spectrum and, hopefully, ensure they have insight and resources that were much more difficult to find when she raised her own son. “My son grew up at a period of time when there was little to no information about autism,” said Janet Sandison. “The more information and education about autism, the better equipped you will be to be an effective parent to them. You can’t ‘cure’ autism, but your ultimate goal as a parent is to launch them into adulthood with the best possible outcome, and I want to help parents do that, if autism is a factor.” She said there are many misconceptions about autism, some of which might come from a well-meaning place but that may ultimately not be what benefits a child on the spectrum best. She added that many children with autism are more functional than others realize, even if they don’t express that functionality the same way as others. “With many nonverbal children, people often think nothing much is going on when, in fact, a great deal is usually going on behind the scenes. It is often just difficult for parents and others to see,” said Janet Sandison. “In the documentary we were featured in, one of the other children featured would communicate through a word board. This child would speak through the word board about how she didn’t like that people thought people who were nonverbal were ignorant. When dealing with children with autism, it is about finding how they are gifted, even if it is a different type of being gifted than most children. You just need to find how they are productive and what makes them happy.” The hope for those organizing the program is that families will be better equipped to make sure their children have what they need to live happy, fulfilling lives no matter where they might land on the autism spectrum. “If you know or believe that perhaps a child in your family could have autism, this would be a great presentation for you,” said Dohanyos. “We have the presentation, some books on sale on the subject, and educational material on local resources.” Call Staff Writer Brendan Losinski at (586) 498-1068.

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fter a long winter full of snow and ice, spring annually brings new challenges in the form of storm emergencies, specifically thunderstorms and tornadoes. According to the National Weather Service, most tornadoes occur in southeast Michigan between April and August, with the peak time in June. Residents can do their best to prepare by creating a plan and stocking their homes with essential items. Emergency Management Specialist Kevin Sadaj, of the Oakland County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Department; Macomb County Director of Emergency Management Brandon Lewis; and Fire Chief Paul Wells, of the Birmingham Fire Department, shared some tips and resources for local families during storm emergencies.

Storm education

The Oakland County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Department offers several resources on its website, www.oakgov.com/community/emergencymanagement, that contain important information for storm emergencies. “We just want people to think about what they are going to do in an emergency,” Sadaj said. “It really entails knowing a little bit of the basics.” For instance, Sadaj said that it is important that people understand what it means when they hear a siren.

“Oakland County has 276 outdoor warning sirens, and we activate them when the National Weather Service issues a tornado warning or severe thunderstorm warning with damaging winds over 70 miles an hour,” Sadaj said. To create less confusion and to alert as many people as possible, if one siren is activated in the county, they are all activated. Each siren is capable of reaching about a 1-mile radius of its location. To stay informed about weather alerts, Oakland county has a self-registering alert system, OakAlert, which emails the community about local emergencies. To sign up, visit oakgov.com. Macomb County also provides resources for the community through its Emergency Management and Communications. Residents can find information about sheltering during a storm, community preparedness, sirens and more on the Macomb County website at www.oemc.macombgov.org/ OEMC-Home. There are about 140 sirens in Macomb County. Each community owns and operates its own sirens, but it can enter into an agreement with the county to activate the sirens on the community’s behalf. “This is the first year that Macomb County is on the integrated warning and public alert system through (the Federal Emergency Management Agency), so we can actually send out cellphone alerts in conjunction with our siren activations, and we plan to start doing that this year.” Lewis said. “We would send out one of those alerts if there’s a severe thunderstorm warning with winds greater than 70 miles an hour basically

to ensure that, if our sirens go off, people in Macomb County get a cellphone alert.”

Members of the Oakland County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Department prepare for community emergencies. Photo provided by Kevin Sadaj

Family emergency plan

One of the resources provided by the Oakland County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Department is a family emergency plan. This family emergency plan walks families through how they will escape their homes if necessary, where they will meet, how to identify risk factors and hazards in the home, and how they will support special health needs within the family. Wells said the safest place to be during a tornado is in a basement. However, residents without a basement should think about the See PREPARE on page 13A

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Troy church to host conference on adoption and foster care advice ‘It is a lot of knowledge you get for $10 that would usually cost hundreds of dollars for conferences and therapy and other resources’ BY BRENDAN LOSINSKI blosinski@candgnews.com

Navigating the process of adopting a child or welcoming one into the home out of foster care can be daunting, but a program coming to Troy’s Woodside Bible Church may assist parents and caregivers. Called the Hope for the Journey Conference, the program will be hosted by the Christian Family Services organization. The conference will feature recorded sessions coupled with in-person advice, with the goal of equipping and encouraging parents and caregivers so they can meet the needs of children impacted by adoption or foster care. “One of the goals of doing this is not only encouraging adoption but helping in the process that comes after adoption,” explained Sarah Harpootlian, the adoption counselor with Christian Family Services. “People can be so excited about adopting, but a lot of parents have no idea how to address concerns that come up as the child starts to grow up.”

The conference will take place over two days, with the first portion taking place 7-9 p.m. on Friday and the second portion taking place 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday. Woodside Bible Church is located at 6600 Rochester Road. Registration costs $10 per person, which includes training materials, lunch and refreshments, and registration may be completed by going to hopeforthejourneysimulcastmichigan.eventbrite.com. “It provides a lot of practical information about parenting kids that have been adopted or are in foster care,” Harpootlian remarked. “It is a lot of knowledge you get for $10 that would usually cost hundreds of dollars for conferences and therapy and other resources.” Leigh Ruffner and her husband have helped foster seven children, adopting two of them. She has attended the conference in other locations in the past and said it provided her with a lot of insight and camaraderie on the fostering and adoption experience. “Maybe for the first time, they might feel they belong to a group that understands, as I did,” she said. “A lot of people don’t know why parents would put themselves through the process of fostering, since it can be such a difficult journey. Hearing the stories of other people who have been there can be huge. You might also get a new and different way to handle situations with chilSee ADOPTION on page 22A

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best place to take cover prior to a tornado warning. Sadaj said families should also consider their pets in their emergency plans and how they will protect them. In addition to the county resources, some cities, such as Birmingham, have developed emergency management resources of their own. A Family Preparedness Workbook can be found on the city of Birmingham website, bhamgov.org, on the Fire Department page. One of the main pieces of advice Wells said is to stay inside after a storm to prevent being struck by falling tree branches. If residents have to escape their homes during or

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Creating an emergency kit is a key way to prepare for a storm or other emergency. The Oakland County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Department has made a checklist for families to follow. This kit includes 36 essential items such as food, a multipurpose tool, a flashlight, a dust mask, blankets, medication and more. A helpful piece of equipment is a generator; however, they can be a fire and airquality hazard if not properly used. “If you’re going to use a generator, you need to make sure it’s being run safe,” Wells said. “I’ve had an uptick of portable generators causing carbon dioxide in homes, and an uptick in whole house generators doing

the same thing.” Lewis said he recommends that anyone with a generator consult a professional on how to hook it up and to make sure to operate

the generator outdoors away from the home. The complete list of emergency kit items and other resources can be found at oakgov. com/community/emergency-management.

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Sylvan Table Executive Chef Christopher Gadulka utilizes edible landscaping at work and at home. Sylvan Table in Sylvan Lake is a farm-to-table restaurant where they grow produce right outside of the dining area. Gadulka was immersed in the culture of edible landscaping on a trip to Switzerland, where he noticed that a majority of the “lawns” were actually community gardens where functional plants grew for people to harvest. Even the wildflowers they grew were edible. When he returned home, instead of growing traditional ornamental plants in his yard, Gadulka began planting edible plants such as marigolds, ostrich ferns and ramps. One of his favorite edible landscape examples is the dandelion. These plants are 100% edible, as long as they are not sprayed with any chemicals.

Environmental benefits

Because of global supply chain issues,

there are many invasive species that have spread into Michigan. As a result, these invasive species take nutrients from the environment that Michigan-based plants would use to thrive, taking over that part of the environment and changing the soil culture. “The garlic mustard green right now is a huge invasive,” Gadulka said. “It is a great edible. It is similar in flavor to horseradish or wasabi, with a little bit of spice to it. It’s one of those (plants) that, if you have a little bit in your yard, you will never get rid of it, and the best thing to do is eat it.” Other edible invasive species Gadulka mentioned are purslane and autumn olive. By using a grass alternative such as thyme, residents can do their part in helping the environment by using less water and reducing carbon emissions by not lawnmowing. This practice doubles as an economic benefit by saving money on water and mowing equipment. These thyme lawns can be used as herbs and are beneficial in bringing bees and other pollinators back to the area. Edible landscaping can also improve the nonedible landscaping in the area around it. “There are a number of edible plants,

herbs and vegetables whose flowers are beneficial for different kinds of pollinators and good insects,” said David Lowenstein, a consumer horticulture extension educator for the Michigan State University Extension. “That can not only help the edible plants but any wildflowers or other ornamental plants you have by attracting natural predators.”

Economic benefits

By using edible landscaping, residents can save money all summer on produce. Instead of spending money at the store, they can step outside and harvest fruits and the vegetables that they want for dinner. Gadulka said dandelions are once again a prime example of edible landscaping’s economic benefits. They are known to grow plentifully, and they are free. By letting dandelions grow, residents can harvest them for salads, teas and more. Rick Rigutto, the farm manager at Sylvan Farm, shared the benefits from a business standpoint of keeping food production as close as possible to where it is eaten. “The closer that remains, the more dollars stay in the local community,” Rigut-

to said. “Working with your local farms within your region and in your state helps keep those dollars recirculating closer to home.”

Tips for edible landscaping at home

While the idea of incorporating edible landscaping may seem overwhelming to some residents, Rigutto said the best way to begin is by starting small and building from there. Gadulka suggested starting by creating a rain garden. This is a type of garden that has native perennials and shrubs planted in a depression on the ground in order to soak up and store stormwater runoff. Several edible flowers and plants can be planted in these rain gardens, including asparagus, rhubarb and strawberries. Lowenstein also expressed the importance of starting off small. He said there are many microgreens that are great, easy-togrow edible plants to start with. “Plant what you think you would like to eat, or what your neighbors or friends would like to eat,” Lowenstein said. Call Staff Writer Mary Genson at (586) 498-1095.

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Nurse saves life during art class

The quick thinking of a nurse saved the life of a 29-year-old man in Troy March 19. Lindsay Nagle was attending an art class in the basement of a Troy home when one of the other attendees suffered a sudden heart attack. She administered CPR on him until he was taken by ambulance to a local hospital. Brighton resident Julie Chapman, the sister of the homeowner, was a witness to the event. “My youngest son is an art teacher,” she said. “He was doing a painting class and a young man there had a heart attack. One of the girls attending, Lindsey, is an ICU nurse, a friend of my sister, and did CPR and saved his life.” Chapman said that the art student is now recovering well and that the expertise of Nagle saved his life. “We just want to thank her and get her some recognition for what she had done,” said Chapman. “It was quite an ordeal. If not for her, this boy would be dead.”

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Jo + Co Realtors is sponsoring a shred event 10 a.m.-noon on Saturday, April 29, at Smith Middle School. The shred event will give residents the opportunity to shred sensitive documents to prevent the risk of the information being used for consumer fraud and identity theft. The event will be completely free of charge. A mobile shredding truck will be on-site, and the shredded paper will be recycled. A collection of personal hygiene and cleaning products will take place to benefit Child Safe Michigan, a nonprofit that aids children in the foster care system. Anyone taking part will be entered into a competition to win a $400 gift card from JC Affordable Cleaning. Smith Middle School is located at 5835 Donaldson Road in Troy.

Arts and Crafts show to return to Oakland County Farmers Market OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Department is welcoming the public to attend its ArtSail Spring Fine Arts and Crafts Show at the Oakland County Farmers Market. The ArtSail group started as a Facebook group in 2016 in Keego Harbor for artists and crafters and to bring awareness to the importance of supporting local makers and fans. The event is hosted twice a year, and this is the fourth time the Oakland County Farmers Market venue will host the 2023 spring show. Acoustic music duo “Hot Ugly” will perform, and a BBQ food cart, Blue Kuna, will be onsite. “With a wide range of pieces available in a variety of mediums, the ArtSail art show always attracts a crowd,” said Oakland County Farmers Market Manager Brad Wethy. “The Oakland County Farmers Market provides the perfect backdrop for these amazing artists to display their work. We encourage everyone to stop by and support local artists.” This ArtSail show will take place 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday, April 23, at the Oakland County Farmers Market, located at 2350 Pontiac Lake Road in Waterford. Those interested can visit www.oaklandcountyparks.com or call (248) 858-5495 for more information.

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Rabbi Arnie’s Comedy Show: Also silent auction and wine reception, 18 and older, 7 p.m., virtual or in person, Congregation Shir Tikvah, 3900 Northfield Parkway in Troy, shirtikvah.org ‘Our Planet, Our Future’: Free community day, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Michigan Science Center, 5020 John R St. in Detroit, (313) 577-8400, Mi-Sci.org

APRIL 27

Federal Writers Project: Learn about project that helped U.S. writers find jobs during Great Depression, 2-3 p.m., inside Old Troy Church at Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road, registration required, troyhistoricvillage.org/programs/teas-at-two

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Hope for the Journey Conference: For parents and caregivers of children impacted by adoption and foster care, 7-9 p.m. April 28 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 29,

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Pancreatic cancer fundraiser/awareness walk: 10 a.m.-noon (village opens 8:30 a.m.), Milliken State Park, 1900 Atwater St. in Detroit, purplestride.org/ Michigan

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National Day of Prayer: Also songs and conversations for all faiths, 7-8:30 p.m., Bharatiya Temple, 6850 N. Adams Road in Troy, troyinterfaithgroup.org, troy. interfaith@gmail.com

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Digging into the Past: Archaeology and Oakland County Parks: Virtual presentation by historian Carol Bacak-Egbo, 7-8 p.m., facebook.com/ocparks

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parents were excited. They had a blast.” Troy Martial Arts competed against teams from Muskegon, Grand Rapids, Brighton and Traverse City, and even out-of-state teams from Ohio, Illinois and Indiana due to the state tournament being a qualifier event for the USAT Taekwondo Nationals in Jacksonville, Florida, from July 7-10. It’s a thrilling feeling for a team who was just reassembled in December 2022, and their success is in-part due to their elite-level coaching staff. Not only is Arab, who received his doctorate from Kent State University and is currently a podiatrist, an excellent teacher, but his extensive martial arts background reveals him as one of the most accomplished teachers in the state of Michigan. Assistant coaches Edgar Terrazas, a two-time Taekwondo state champion in Michigan, and Jorge Terrazas are also key contributors to the coaching staff. Arab’s training with the Iranian National Team, being president of the University of Michigan’s Taekwondo Team, and having 20 years of past professional experiences are just a few things that showcase his martial arts background. In addition to Arab’s experience, co-owner and instructor Mark Trudeau said Arab’s personality resonates with the students. “The kids love him,” Trudeau said. “They love him more than anybody else; he’s a mentor to these kids.” Having a mentor early on for the youthful warriors is one of the primary focuses at Troy Martial Arts, for the competitors begin learning a fierce side of themselves they’re not accustomed to.

From the left, Troy Martial Arts competitors Josephine Smith, Allison Smith and Claire Cousins showcase their gold medals at the USAT Michigan State Taekwondo Championships at Livonia Stevenson High School March 25. Photo provided by Mark Trudeau

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The students who stand out based on focus, form, fierceness and other qualities are hand-picked for the competition team by the coaches. With six classes — three of which are normal classes involving sparring, forms and katas, and the other three are reserved for the competition team and are more highintensity than regular classes. The fierceness and perseverance of the competition team is what makes them the strongest team in the state, but it typically doesn’t start out that way when the students first join. Master Tammy Trudeau, who is a coowner of Troy Martial Arts alongside her husband, Mark, said the children learn early on how to unlock that confident side in themselves. “When they are pulling out that level of fierceness, the more intense they are, the more fun they’re having,” Trudeau said. “We almost teach it that it’s a game, and we’re going after this game and whoever wins this game will get, and we’ll have them think that those points aren’t points, they’re ice cream cones. Every time you get a good kick in, you get an ice cream cone. With our little ones, we shift their minds so they don’t realize how hard they’re working. In their mind, they’re playing games.” Troy Martial Arts continues to gain ex-

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Vehicle break-ins reported at Troy Racquet Club

Troy police reported that several vehicles were broken into while parked outside of the Troy Racquet Club, 3400 Civic Center Drive, on April 1. The thefts took place between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The first victim reported an unknown suspect broke out the right rear passenger window of her vehicle and stole her bag containing her wallet, $250 cash and credit cards. The second victim reports an unknown suspect broke out the right rear passenger window of her vehicle and stole her purse, containing $150 cash, miscellaneous cards and makeup. The third victim reports an unknown suspect broke out the right rear passenger window of her vehicle, but nothing was stolen. Police are investigating, but no suspects have been announced.

Driver suspected in crash

Troy police units responded to calls of a vehicle crash at Big Beaver and Adams roads at 1:24 a.m. April 1. The caller claimed the at-fault driver struck his vehicle and then attempted to flee the scene. The caller then said he followed the driver to the area of Oakhill Drive and Henhawk Street, where he then met with the officers. Upon speaking with the at-fault driver,

a 29-year-old Sterling Heights woman, officers noted her eyes were glassy, her speech was slurred, and there was an odor of intoxicants coming from within her vehicle. They later said she performed poorly on sobriety tests and refused a preliminary breath test. A search warrant to complete a blood draw was prepared and granted after returning to a Troy police facility. In the driver’s vehicle, officers said, they located an open bottle of Jack Daniel’s whiskey. The case was turned over to the Detective Bureau for appropriate warrants once the blood results are returned.

stopped on the exit ramp approximately 200 feet from the intersection, and they knocked on the window to try to wake the driver. He awoke and proceeded to drive away. Officers pursued the vehicle, and he pulled over into a parking lot three-quarters of a mile away. The driver denied seeing officers on the exit ramp or being stopped with his eyes closed, despite having been spotted by officers minutes before. The driver was asked to perform several sobriety evaluations, which he performed

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Dodge stolen

A 2019 Dodge Durango was stolen from the first floor of a parking structure at 888 W. Big Beaver Road sometime between 2 and 3 p.m. March 30. Police are investigating.

Truck stolen from outside office

An unknown suspect stole a 2023 Ram 1500 from outside the office of its owner at 901 Wilshire Drive between 1 and 4:39 p.m. March 31. Police are investigating.

PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing will be held by and before the Planning Commission of the City of Troy at City Hall, 500 W. Big Beaver, Troy, Michigan, on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the agenda will permit, to consider a Special Use Request to allow a fuel station, including fuel pumps. The subject property is located North of E. Maple Road, on the West side of John R. The property is zoned IB (Integrated Industrial Business) Zoning District. The subject property parcel number: 88-20-26-433-021. The address: 1980 Larchwood Drive. Comments can be expressed at the Public Hearing, or written comments can be directed to the attention of the Planning Department, City of Troy, 500 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, Michigan 48084, or by e-mail to planning@troymi.gov no later than 3:00 p.m. one day prior to the date of the meeting. If you have questions you may contact the Planning Department by e-mail or by phone at (248) 524-3364. The application on file can be viewed and/or copies can be purchased at the Planning Department, City of Troy, 500 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, Michigan 48084. Notices and information for public hearings will also be posted on the City website at https://apps.troymi.gov/PublicNotices https://apps.troymi.gov/PublicNotices. _________________________________ M. Aileen Dickson, MMC, MiPMC II City Clerk

Suspect allegedly flees from officers

Troy police officers responded to a possible medical run after a caller reported that a Buick Regal was stopped in the center of the Interstate 75 off-ramp near Rochester Road. Upon arrival, officers found the vehicle

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The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at Troy City Hall, 500 W. Big Beaver, Troy MI 48084, on May 16, 2023, at 7:00 pm, to consider the following:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED CITY BUDGET In accordance with Section 8.3 of the Charter of the City of Troy, notice is hereby given that the City Council will conduct a Public Hearing on the three-year budgets for fiscal years 2023/2024, 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 on Monday, May 8, 2023 at 7:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the agenda will permit.

The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. The proposed budget is available on the City of Troy website at www.troymi.gov/budget www.troymi.gov/budget. A copy of the proposed budget will be on file in the City Clerk’s office and the City Public Library for inspection by the public during regular office hours for one week prior to the public hearing. _________________________________ M. Aileen Dickson, MMC, MiPMC II City Clerk April 12, 2023 April 20, 2023 April 27, 2023

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A variance request to allow construction of a home addition to be setback 30 feet 3 inches feet from the rear property line. The Zoning Ordinance requires the addition be setback 35 feet from the side property line. LOCATION: 942 Brooklawn ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION: 4.06 C, R-1E Zoning District APPLICANT: Richard E. Rassel for WWRP P.C. PROPERTY OWNERS: James and Sheila LoPrete The application can be viewed at troymi.gov/boardsandcommittees or in person at the Planning Department, City of Troy, 500 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, Michigan, 48084. Comments can be expressed at the Public Hearing, or written comments can be directed to the attention of the Planning Department at the above noted address, or by email to planning@troymi.gov no later than 3:00 p.m. one day prior to the date of the meeting. If you have questions, you may contact the Planning Department at planning@troymi.gov or by phone at (248) 524-3364. Watch the Meeting: https://troymi.gov/community/government/citycouncil/council_meeting_webcast.php _________________________________ M. Aileen Dickson, MMC, MiPMC II City Clerk PUBLISHED: POSTED:

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tributing) a portion of its cost to the fire marshal or city marshal or whoever else, and the court said they can’t. The judge said they can’t include those fees in the fee calculations. The judge said we didn’t have standing to get our legal fees back, so we are now appealing that. It may take a few more years, but based on prior rulings we are confident we will win.” The claim centers on the city of Troy being accused of charging an inappropriate amount in fees from a private company it had a contract with for home inspection fees. Troy’s city attorney, Lori Grigg Bluhm, stated in an email that this decision will almost certainly be headed back to litigation at a later date. “After the case was remanded following the 2019 Supreme Court decision, both parties requested summary disposition, which was denied,” she wrote. “Subsequently, the case proceeded to a bench trial. On February 2, 2023, the Circuit Court issued its Opinion ruling in favor of MAHB on the Construction Code claim and concluded the City’s method of calculating costs, where it included work performed by departments other than the Building Department, violated the Act. The

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Court enjoined the City from using this method to determine Construction Code costs.” She added that several city officials believed the expert used to determine the case was underqualified and lacks sufficient experience in municipal finance. “In making this decision, the Court relied primarily on the testimony of Plaintiff’s expert, even though he has no experience in municipal finance,” wrote Bluhm. “The Court, however, did rule in favor of the City on Plaintiff’s Headlee Amendment claim and dismissed that claim on the basis MAHB failed to establish it was a taxpayer authorized to pursue a cause of action based on the Headlee Amendment. MAHB appealed the trial court’s decision to dismiss the Headlee claim to the Court of Appeals. The City filed a cross appeal contending the Circuit Court’s decision in favor of MAHB on the Construction Code claim is clearly erroneous. The Court of Appeals will decide these issues.” Filka maintains the HBAM just wants Troy to follow the rules for municipalities in such matters. “The city of Troy was generating income from this instead of just covering costs. We filed suit because these measures can’t generate income from these rules. The city collected millions of dollars that went into their general

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loving home in the meantime. “Younger families who are coming up are connecting with the biological families, and we are excited to see how wonderful that is,” she said. “Sometimes it is about giving them a new home. Sometimes it is about giving them a safe place to live until they can be reunited with their biological families.” The organizers hope this conference will provide extra resources and learning opportunities for families going through a situation where they may not always know how to best proceed. “It can be meaningful to meet other families taking care of special needs children. … We took in some special needs children, and that can be more like taking care of three kids than taking care of one,” Ruffner said. “We adopted two biological sisters. One

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Dr. Asha Shajahan, the medical director of community health for Corewell Grosse Pointe, said that stress can have numerous effects on both the human mind and the human body. “When you get stressed out, people get that fight-or-flight response,” she said. “Your body is fully alert, but different parts of the body are affected by this. Muscles tense up, for instance. This can, when this stress is frequent, can cause headaches or muscle aches, because it happens so often. You also can get rapid heart rate or rapid breathing issues. This can induce panic attacks or cause blood pressure to increase. That in turn can lead to heart attacks or strokes.” Shajahan went on to say that the effects can be wide ranging in ways most people don’t think of. “It can affect the brain-gut health,” she said. “The bacteria that grows normally are affected, so people can get stomach aches, bloating, diarrhea and so forth. The increase of certain hormones and the reduction of

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some community of local makers who care about the planet and supporting each other. And I think it’s what we all need when the climate news gets overwhelming.” James Rine handles the federal legislation of Veterans for Peace’s Climate Crisis and Militarism Project and is another vendor eager to engage with Oakland County’s community of environmentalists. Rine, a veteran and retired research geologist of 35 years, joined the group back in 2004. “I’m not a climate scientist, but I deal with climate change because it’s recorded in the rocks,” Rine stated. “And then, as a military person, I felt this was a niche that I could really occupy in my remaining time on this earth, so that’s what I’m concentrating on now.” Veterans for Peace’s Climate Crisis and Militarism Project was implemented over 20 years ago with the ambition of promoting full reporting and reduction of U.S. military emissions, supporting peace, opposing U.S. militarism, working to reduce and redirect the U.S. military budget for human needs, standing up for climate justice and against racism, and working to educate and mobilize veterans, journalists, politicians, workers, environmental activists and the general public about the role of the military in the climate crisis.

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it does the opposite. Most studies show it worsens anxiety in the long term, and irritability is one of the chief symptoms of its withdrawal.” Both Guina and Shajahan said one of the most important things for people living with stress and anxiety to do is find healthy relaxing activities. “The biggest thing is finding something to help you relax,” Shajahan said. “That tenseness or gut problems needs to be addressed. Regular exercise and proper sleep are the two big things people should be doing. Finding things you enjoy doing, whether it’s going out in nature or spending time with family, also is important. You need those things that help you relax.” “Avoiding those negative things like drugs and alcohol. Seeking support and social activity can help. Friends, family, clergy or psychological professionals can all be part of a good support network,” Guina added. “Formal treatments can be important in a lot of cases, which can include medication. There are dozens of medications which can help with stress and anxiety. Medication is rarely a magic bullet to eliminate a condition

like anxiety, but it can be a key component.” Both experts don’t want people to panic about conditions such as stress, since there are treatments, medications and lifestyle changes that can help. However, Guina pointed out that ignoring such issues can have dire consequences. “Life is difficult. You may think you’ll deal with it later, but there’s a good chance that more stress is around the corner. Unresolved stress or trauma can only pile up with the new. This can mean not keeping up with school or work. You can be irritable or on edge, and it can affect friendships, family relationships or romantic relationships. It can also become internalized and cause social issues and people isolating themselves. We saw a lot of that during the pandemic as people isolated by necessity and had job insecurity. Sites like gyms and places of worship were closed, but liquor stores and marijuana dispensaries were still open, so a lot of people developed poor coping mechanisms,” he said. “Don’t forget that self-harm or suicide can be extreme results from (stress and anxiety). It’s not something that everyone will have to deal with, but for some people, that can be the end of this road if these issues go untreated.” Call Staff Writer Brendan Losinski at (586) 498-1068.

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fund in this way. We have been attempting to make sure a local unit of government follows the law. Not addressing this artificially inflates the costs of construction,” said Filka. “It’s a tax being disguised as a fee, and Michigan has an amendment (the Headlee Amendment) that prohibits these sorts of hidden taxes.” Bluhm countered in an email, saying that the city of Troy’s record keeping shows that it is not making any profit off these fees. “The City’s financial reports for (fiscal years ending in 2020 and 2021) demonstrated that when the work of other City employees is considered, the City’s annual Construction Code expenses exceed the City’s

building permit revenue. Since the City’s expenses exceed the revenues, the City refutes MAHB’s claims that the City’s permit fees are excessive in violation of the Construction Code and that they constitute an unlawful tax,” she wrote. The ongoing litigation has gone through several steps since it began in 2010, when the MAHB first filed, claiming that the high amount of fees collected from SafeBuilt for building inspection services violated the State Construction Code Act and insisted the fees were a disguised tax in violation of Michigan’s Headlee Amendment. Oakland County Circuit Court then said that the MAHB didn’t exhaust their administrative remedies to have the Michigan Construction Code Board interpret the issue, and this decision was affirmed by the See LITIGATION on page 26A

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Michigan Court of Appeals but would later be reversed by the Michigan Supreme Court. The matter was remanded back to Oakland County Circuit Court, which then ruled that the city of Troy’s fee formula did not violate the construction code, since it was revenue spent on operation of the building department, and that its building permit fees did not violate the Headlee Amendment, and the Michigan Court of Appeals concurred. In 2019, the Michigan Supreme Court reversed the Court of Appeals’ decision stating that Troy’s use of “building inspection fees for the purpose of satisfying a historical debt” violated the construction code. They did, however, say that the city is justified to retain revenue to cover “the direct and indirect cost of services it provides.” The Supreme Court also ruled that the HBAM was not entitled to any monetary relief with respect to their claim. “With regard to the Headlee Amendment claim, the Supreme Court found that Plaintiff did not establish they were ‘taxpayers’ with standing to pursue the claim,” wrote Bluhm. “Since there was no evidence the Plaintiffs even had standing, the Court did not address the merits of Plaintiff’s argument

that the City’s permit fees were a disguised tax imposed in violation of the Headlee Amendment. However, the Court did specify ‘the trial court shall allow plaintiffs’ members an opportunity to establish representational standing on plaintiff’s behalf.’” Filka maintains the HBAM is entitled to compensation for legal fees after such a lengthy litigation process. “We’ve incurred nearly $600,000 in legal fees. It wouldn’t make sense to us that the city knows they will ultimately lose because their legal fees are increasing the longer this goes on too. It’s only going to cost the taxpayers of Troy more money,” he said. “We’ve approached the city multiple times about a settlement, but they seem to just be implementing delaying tactics at this point.” He also expects the case to continue, believing another trip to the Michigan Supreme Court is likely. “The Court of Appeals is where this case would be heard next, assuming the city of Troy doesn’t settle and then render a decision,” said Filka. “There likely would be another trip to the Michigan Supreme Court, because both sides, based on the history of this case, would keep going based on that Court of Appeals decision.” Call Staff Writer Brendan Losinski at (586) 498-1068.

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Scussel added that the World Health Organization uses a far lower standard for an acceptable level of background noise to be healthy for people to be exposed to over long periods of time. “(MDOT) used 66 decibels as their basis,” she said. “This is not an acceptable target for human beings in terms of background sound. The WHO lists the acceptable level at 53 decibels. If MDOT would have used 53 decibels as their ceiling, every resident who has complained would qualify.” Scussel thinks that MDOT officials have their hands tied by the regulations in place, so there is little they can do at this point, even if they did want to take action. However, she does think there are options the state can look at to help mitigate the situation. “The scientists who did their own studies say that cement blocks are not necessarily the best option. There are other noise mitigation materials that would absorb the sound better. We’ve looked at what other places use that might absorb the sound better than the walls they are using right now. Putting a level of asphalt over the top also could help absorb the sound. They can put Plexiglas on the sides of the overpasses … try some other things. We’re willing to serve as a test case. We want them to try and do something.” Morrell said there is likely still a long road ahead for residents to get the relief they so desperately need. However, she doesn’t want anyone to give up and is encouraging Troy residents to keep pushing for the state of Michigan to find the money and keep looking at the effects the noise from I-75 is having on Troy residents. “I just don’t want people to give up. If we didn’t get a petition together, no sound study would have happened at all,” she said. “We’ve been working for three years just to get to this point. Even if there was funding, new walls wouldn’t go up immediately. It’s a process, and we need to keep going one way or another.” Call Staff Writer Brendan Losinski at (586) 498-1068.

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$500 OFF Any Complete Heating & Cooling Package WITH THIS COUPON EXCLUDES ALL OTHER OFFERS

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0194-2310

April 20, 2023

New 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4

New 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L-Limited 3 Row

STK# ORD MSRP $44,830

STK# ORD MSRP $53,650

EMPLOYEE BUY

FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY

LEASE FOR

34,568

35,998

24995* $32495*

24 MO.

DUE AT SIGNING $3,980

EMPLOYEE BUY

FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY

LEASE FOR

42,568

44,534

294

18* 24 MO.

38689*

24 MO.

DUE AT SIGNING $3,980

New 2022 Jeep Renegade Limited

New 2022 Jeep Compass

STK# R22018 MSRP $33,135

STK# Z22442 MSRP $32,825

DEMO

EMPLOYEE BUY

FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY

LEASE FOR

26,998

28,294

24592* $27995*

36 MO.

DUE AT SIGNING $3,980

New 2023 Ram 1500 Big Horn Crew Cab 4x4

39,497

LEASE FOR

249

95*

FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY

LEASE FOR

25995* $29495*

36 MO.

FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY

41,497

LEASE FOR

30995*

STK# ORD MSRP $61,025 EMPLOYEE BUY

46,970

LEASE FOR

375

36 MO.

88*

New 2023 Chrysler Pacifica Touring L

Htd Ltr Seats, Htd Steering, Side Steps, Color match hard top, remote start, hybrid

DEMO 10.1 screen display, adaptive cc, brake assist, Htd seats/wheel, Safety sphere

STK# W23072 MSRP $62,190 EMPLOYEE BUY

STK# U23011 MSRP $43,420 EMPLOYEE BUY

LEASE FOR

389

95* 36 MO.

FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY

52,675

LEASE FOR

45995*

36 MO.

DUE AT SIGNING $3,980

35,956

LEASE FOR

459

95* 24 MO.

Hurricane twin turbo I6 motor

STK# ORD MSRP $46,585 EMPLOYEE BUY

STK# ORD MSRP $63,995 EMPLOYEE BUY

37,994

24 MO.

48,997 LEASE FOR

43495*

36 MO.

FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY

37.675

LEASE FOR

53495*

24 MO.

New 2023

FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY

39,748

LEASE FOR

30958*

DUE AT SIGNING $3,980

New 2023 Dodge Durango GT AWD

FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY

36 MO. DUE AT SIGNING $3,980

New 2023 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4xe

49,968

36 MO.

DUE AT SIGNING $3,980

26,982

New 2023 Ram 1500 Laramie Crew Cab 4x4

DEMO Remote Start, Bucket Seats

STK# T23093 MSRP $54,445 EMPLOYEE BUY

EMPLOYEE BUY

25,958

LEASE FOR

38903*

DUE AT SIGNING $3,980

24 MO.

58,510

LEASE FOR

59905*

FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY

24 MO.

60,883 LEASE FOR

68995*

24 MO.

DUE AT SIGNING $3,980

HUGE CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP & RAM SELECTION! • HUGE CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP & RAM SELECTION!

Troy Times

SALES HOURS: MONDAY & THURSDAY 8:30AM–9PM • TUES/WED/FRI 9AM–6PM • SERVICE HOURS: MONDAY & THURSDAY 7AM–9PM • TUES/WED/FRI 7AM–6PM

855.336.4595 Van Dyke & 171⁄2 Mile • www.sterlingheightsdodge.net Lease payments add tax, that’s it. Due at signing includes first payment, destination, taxes on down payment (including rebates) documentary, title, and license transfer fee (new plate, additional). Lease mileage allowance is 10,000 miles per year. Overmileage is .25 cents per mile. Purchase and lease prices include Stellantis consumer rebates including return lease rebates and Chrysler Capital finance rebates where applicable. Purchase prices, add for tax, title, doc, plates, and destination. Pictures may not represent actual vehicle, prices and payments are accurate at time of printing and subject to change, Residency and lender restrictions apply, see dealer for details. Exp 5/1/2023. 0035-2316

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www.candgnews.com

Autos Wanted

Auctions

Special Events & Announcements

Autos Wanted

500 & up Also Now Buying Running or Repairable Vehicles $ 1, 586.381.5046 000 & up

All apt. & cottage wait lists are opening for affordable housing & market rents.

0444-2314

WHEN:

0430-2239

586.600.1108

OFFERINGS AROUND MICHIGAN

The Village of Royal Oak Senior Living *** NOTICE OF OPEN WAIT LIST***

9a-4p on Weds., April 19, 2023 9a-4p on Thurs., April 20, 2023 9a-4p on Fri., April 21, 2023

WHERE: Lobby - 3442 Devon Road Royal Oak, MI 48073 TELE: (248) 629-7392; FAX: (248) 556-5526 Applications must be completed & accepted during the open wait list period to be valid. Person applying must submit application in person. At the time of application, applicants must be at least 55 years of age, bring valid photo ID, Social Security card & bring non-refundable $50 application fee per person - money order only. (No cash, credit or personal checks accepted.) Alternative methods of accepting applications for those with special needs will be provided by contacting the property. Applications will be processed and placed on the wait list on a first-come-firstserve basis in accordance with the current rental criteria. 0066-2316

Antiques & Collectibles

Lots/Acreage/ Vacant Land

BUYING

Coins, Sport Cards & Stamps Collections

RURAL LANDOWNERS! Earn $5,000+ Every Year From Hunting Leases. Upfront payments from our hunters. Reduce risk with FREE $5M liability insurance. Call for a free quote (888) 871-1982

Top $$$ Call 248-471-4451 Rummage Sale

BIRMINGHAM FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 1589 W. Maple Rd., between Southfield/ Cranbrook, Birmingham, MI 48009 Wed, April 26th, 1pm-8pm, regular price. Thurs, April 27th, 9am-1pm, regular price, Re-open 5pm-8pm, 50% off, $10/bag night, 13/gallon bag provided (no limit) Not open Friday-April 28th

Vacation Property & Time Shares VACATION RENTAL OR CRASH PAD TAMPA, FL Cozy, Private Guesthouse For Rent Including Kitchenette w/Essentials, Furnished Bedroom, Bathroom, Patio, Private Entrance, Free Parking on Premises and Wi-Fi. *No Parties/Pets Please* Call/Text 313-461-8485

AUCTION Epic Spring Sporting and Military Arms Virtual Auction 10 AM Sat., April 22, 2023. All bidding will be online. 200+ Firearms; Randall knives, Hunting and collector knives; ammunition. Details at www.EpicAuctions.com

Call for showing or delivery: DanDanTheMattressMan.com 989-615-2951

Farm Retirement Auction Saturday, April 22, 2023, 10:00 a.m. 4225 Maple Rd. Frankenmuth, MI. Combines, Tractors, Semis, Trailers, Motorcycles, Implements, Hardwood lumber and farm-related items. Live & Online Simulcast bidding. Details at Bid.SherwoodAuctionServicellc.com 1-800-835-0495.

MISCELLANEOUS AMISH BUILT storage sheds and mini cabins delivered to your site anywhere in Michigan! Starting at $2,500.00 mynextbarn.com 989-832-1866

April Online Consignment Auction. Bid at narhiauctions.com April 27th – May 1st. Still accepting items for this auction. Featuring Kubota 60 Inch diesel zero turn mower, U-haul car dolly, more! 810-266-6474 Multiple auctions happening now. Bid from anywhere johnpeckauctions.com. Shipping/ inspection available. Now accepting guns & sporting goods for our upcoming auctions. Selling? Call John 989-345-4866. Michigan’s premier gun auctioneers since 1979. BUSINESS SERVICES METAL ROOFING regular and shingle style, HALF OFF SPECIAL COLORS! Lifetime asphalt shingles. Steel and vinyl siding. Licensed and insured builders. Pole Buildings. Quality work for 40 years! AMISH CREW. 517-575-3695. MATTRESSES Adjustable Bed Brand New with mattress. Made is U.S.A., in plastic, with warranty. Retail cost $3,995.00, sacrifice for $875.00.

MEDICAL VIAGRA and CIALIS USERS! 50 Generic Pills SPECIAL $99.00 100% guaranteed. 24/7 CALL NOW! 888835-7273 Hablamos Espanol

POLE BARNS BUILT RITE POLE BUILDINGS Statewide, 24x40x10=$17,700.00, 30x40x10=$19,900.00. Erected on your site. Call for price not shown on any size building or go to www.builtritepolebuildings.net 989-259-2015 Days 989-600-1010 Evenings. We Build All Year Long! Built Best Barns Best Quality, Best Service, Now in our 25TH Year! Over 4,000 Buildings in Mid Michigan Call for Quotes License/Insured 989-205-2534 POND/LAKE Pond/Lake Weed Removal Tools (The #1 alternative to chemicals.) Performs C.P.R. Cuts-Pulls-Rakes. Michigan Veteran Made. Still $150.00, no price increase! 989-529-3992. WeedgatorProducts.com VACATION RENTALS Attention Cottage, Condo, Vacation Homeowners. Advertise your Vacation Rental Properties with Community Papers of Michigan’s Michigan MegaMarket Classified Network. Reach over 1.2 Million households perweek with your in-state or out-of-state vacation rental ad. Call 1-800-7830267 Ext. 1 for details. 0244-2316

Published: April 19, 2023

Dogs & Cats For Sale ZUCHON/TEDDY BEAR PUPPIES, hypoallergenic, fully-vaccinated, dog bed, carrier, many accessories, money back guaranteed.

248-646-1200

586-252-9448

Help Wanted General

Help Wanted Office/Clerical

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CLINTON

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES SEASONAL EMPLOYEES

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CLINTON OFFICE CLERK II - CLERK’S OFFICE

Seasonal general laborer positions, $15.00 - $16.00 hourly, no benefits. Successful completion of Civil Service Examination is required, and applicants must meet all requirements set forth in the Employees Civil Service Ordinance. Pre-employment background investigation and substance abuse testing is required. Interested, applicants must submit application to the Clinton Township Employees Civil Service Commission, 40700 Romeo Plank Rd., Clinton Township, MI 48038 on or before the close of business, Friday, May 19, 2023. The Charter Township of Clinton is an Equal Opportunity Employer, applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or disability. For further information pertaining to this position or to download employment application please refer to www.clintontownship.com, click on employment. 0385-2316

0384-2316

Help Wanted Automotive

Help Wanted General

Diversitak, Inc. seeks a senior chemist to formulate, optimize and test hot melt and water-based adhesives. This position is also responsible for quality control, data collection, and documentation, making value-added product recommendations to customers, and preparing cost estimates and coaching team members.. Requirements: Master’s Degree in Polymers and Coating Technology with six (6) months experience. 40 hr/wk. Send resumes to: Diversitak, Inc., 15400 Woodrow Wilson Street, Detroit, MI 48238, or email to jmjoseff@diversitak.com. Diversitak, Inc. is an EEO/AAP employer.

COLLISION REPAIR BODYMAN FRAME REPAIR PAINTER

UPHOLSTERERS WANTED, Full/Part-Time,

0023-2316

Needed for busy collision repair shops. Qualified, experienced candidates should make $80K to $125K per year. No weekends. email resume to: showcasecollision@ sbcglobal.net

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248-685-9595

PLUMBING POSITION AVAILABLE Minimum three years experience required Reputable, established company with high pay and great benefits Call Today

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Help Wanted Computer Systems

SR. SOFTWARE ENGINEER (Thundersoft America Corp, Troy, MI). Wk. on Infotainment SystemSW in Automotive domain using C, C++, and Java. Master’s deg. in EE, CE, CS, or foreign equiv. + 3 yrs exp. Resume talent.na@thundersoft.com. Help Wanted General SUMMER JOB Driving ice-cream truck Macomb/Oakland County Daily cash pay, Good driving record and background check required. Apply at Captain Kool 29701 Little Mack Roseville, 48066 Between 12-2pm.

Help Wanted Medical/Nursing/ Dental DENTAL ASSISTANT Part-Time/Flexible North Royal Oak. Must have experience, be organized, motivated and friendly. Low stress environment. Contact: Shelly,

248-280-4500

0386-2316

Health & Research Studies

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ABOVE & BEYOND CONTRACTING LLC. -Masonry Specialist-

Basic Bathrooms Starting at: $10,995.00 Experience of over 500-bathrooms across Metro-Detroit, Look at our work at: andyscarpentryllc.com Licensed/Insured References

SPRING SPECIALS ON Brick Pavers, Roof Repairs & Complete Roof Installs. All-Brick-Repairs/&-Stone, Chimneys/Porches, Tuck-Pointing, Fully-Insured 10%-Senior/Veteran-Disc.

Brick Work

Give us a Call!

248-376-0988

MOUTON'S MASONRY

Any & all masonry repairs. Brick, block, steps, chimneys, porches-tuckpointing, Cement work, mortar-matching. 25-yrs experience. Free-estimates. References/Insured.

248-252-5331

586-443-3362

ELITE RENOVATIONS, LLC. 10% OFF ORDERS BEFORE MAY 1ST! Driveways, Sidewalks, Stamped-Concrete, Patio's, Aggregate Cement, All-Brick-Work, Porch & Chimney Rebuilds, Tuck-pointing, Military/Senior-Disc.

586-843-8543

AA4DABLE MASONRY

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Driveway Experts FREE ESTIMATES • SENIOR DISCOUNTS CALL TODAY

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VETERAN OWNED

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CARPET

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We Power Re-stretch and Steam-clean For One Low Price Next-Day-Service Multiple Room Discount

ALLEN CEMENT

a.k.a "The Driveway Guy"

WE RAISE SETTLED OR SUNKEN CONCRETE PATIOS • DRIVEWAYS SIDEWALKS • FLOORS CURBS • PORCHES Commercial • Industrial Residential 1/3 TO 1/2 THE COST OF REPLACEMENT FREE ESTIMATES

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ROZE CEMENT LLC

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10% Off Pre-Spring! •Driveways •Patios •Brick/Stone •Pavers •Sidewalks Free-Estimates Requests: roze cementllc@gmail.com

Vern Allen

Andre-586-354-7791

Cement

586-781-4868

M & M CEMENT CONTRACTING "All Types of Concrete Work"

Exposed Aggregate Concrete Driveway Specialists Patios/Sidewalks, No Job Too Small Lic/Ins. Free Quotes!

CAVALLO CONSTRUCTION Concrete, Driveways, Patios, sidewalks, Decorative concrete. Quality workmanship. Affordable pricing.

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TOP NOTCH CLEANING SERVICES Commercial/Residential Dusting, Mopping, Trash-Disposal, Vacuuming, Deep Cleaning Available Upon Request, Will Beat All Competitors Prices

Lynn-313-444-0341

Decks/Patios COMPLETE DECK MAINTENANCE

Our 30th Year! Power Washing, Repairs, Stain/Paint House Washing / House Painting Free Est./Insured We are the Deck Doctors!

586-463-9564

marathonpowerwash.com

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Established 1999 Driveways/Garage Floors/Patios, etc. Licensed/Insured Check out Allen Cement on Facebook!

586-754-9222

Elite Concrete Services, LLC.

(248) 481-6919 (586) 731-7226

Commercial/Residential Concrete Placement Fully Licensed | Bonded & Insured

Phone: 248-588-9808

586-822-5100

Chimneys, Porches, Steps, Flat-Work, Residential/Commercial/ Tuck-Pointing, Cultured-Stone, Brick-and-Any-Masonry Repairs/Needs. Accept all major credit cards. SPRING SPECIALS up-to-30%-off! Senior-Discounts Free-Estimates! 30yrs-Experience

# A-1 DRIVEWAYS

Cleaning Service

586-747-2354

AAA Susie Q's Cleaning & Restoration

The Only Master-Certified! Multi-Service-House Cleaning-Specialist! 28th-year/experience more services offered. Wall/washing/windows/up holstery/carpets/strip wax/grout. Clean/Trustworthy Registered/Insured NOW HIRING!!!

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CLEANING LADY

with 10-yr experience is looking for work. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly Excellent references. Flexible hours. Bonded & insured.

248-890-8830

TO MUCH TO DO ON A DAILY BASIS? Let me offer my housecleaning, yard work services and more. $30/hr. Prefer weekly or bi-weekly. Call or text

586-868-3128

Custom Deck Building/Repair, Power-Washing, Decks Removed, Composite, Treated & Cedar Materials, Custom Railing Materials, Custom Fence Installation.

586-260-5218 Drywall

RETIRED MASTER DRYWALL FINISHER Willing To Do Your Small Job Repairs. Professional Drywall, Hanging, Taping. W/35yrs. experience. Free-estimates.

Rick (586)790-0006 Electrical *ACCU ELECTRIC*

586-925-8764

Free-Estimates, Great Prices, Senior Discounts! Lic./Insured Master Electrician Specializing in All Residential Services. Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed! Lic#-6113148

BEST-Price-Period Licensed/Insured. 30-yrs.-experience. Call for free-estimates. Open 7-days a week 24/hrs-day. 10%-Off For Cash Now Accepting All Major Credit Cards.

Hotchkiss Electric

586-291-3143 Lic.#6211028

586-755-3636 Father & Son

Master Electricians

Dr. Electric

Same-Day-Service! All-Residential-Wiring, Change Fuse Box to Circuit Breaker Panel, Troubleshooting, Electric Vehicle Chargers, Backup Generator Transfer Switch, License# 6109094 Senior/Discounts! Visa/MC /Lic./Insured

CASTLE ELECTRIC

586-634-1152

(direct cell phone #) Panel upgrades, generators, hot tubs, 220 lines. ALL SERVICE Licensed & Insured Dependable, quality work! License#-6111359

Home Improvement RESIDENTIAL Let Your Dreams SENIOR DISCOUNTS Be Our Project ...

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Tile ◆ Hardwood Floors Painting ◆ Vinyl Flooring

0393-2302

BATHROOM REMODELING

Cleaning Service

Cement

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Brick Work

0290-2312

Bathrooms

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248-254-2027

Serving Macomb/Oakland Residential/Commercial All Types of Fence Insured-Free Estimates Senior/Veterans Discount

Gutters *”STEVE'S SEAMLESS GUTTERS”. Made & installed on the spot. 5”&6” Gutter Cleaning. Tree trimming, exterior painting, power washing.

586-778-3393 586-531-2111

A1 GUTTER PROTECTION

Since 1999 TOP QUALITY mesh guards. GUTTER INSTALLATION NO BIG BOX PRICES! CONTRACTOR DIRECT TO CUSTOMER !! WARRANTY!! FREE-ESTIMATES

248.242.1511

ELIMINATE gutter cleaning forever! LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today. 15% off Entire Purchase. 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-866-495-1709

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248-892-1927

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Professional- We Wear Masks! We haul it all! Demolition Big & Small Residential/Commercial Rubber Wheel Dumpsters10, 15, 20-Yards, Clean-outs, Construction Material, Small-Moving, Appliances, Furniture & More! Lowest Rates!!! Free-Estimates Senior/Military Discounts

586-360-0681

ucallwehauljunk.com

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Removal-Experts Residential/Commercial Houses/Offices Garage/Storage-Areas Efficient Courteous Workers Reasonable-Rates Free-Estimates NEED CLUTTER REMOVED? LET US DO THE WORK!

586-258-6672 Home Improvement

COMPLETE, QUALITY, Custom Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling, Framing & Finish Carpentry, References Available, Senior Discounts.

Call 586-354-7549 Kitchens/ Cabinets/ Countertops MR. BACKSPLASH ·CUSTOM BACKSPLASHES ·CUSTOM KITCHENS ·COUNTERTOPS *Granite*Quartz* ·LVT FLOORING ·FIREPLACE TILE *FREE ESTIMATES*

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mrbacksplash.com

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586-634-0033 ALLTIMATE OUTDOOR SERVICES

Drainage System Professionals Beat The Spring Rush, SIGN-UP-EARLY! New-Construction, Yard-Drainage, Grading, Sod/Seed, Retaining Walls/Walkways/Patios, Senior/Military-Discounts Credit-Cards-Accepted

Free-Estimates

586-719-1202 TOTAL BRICKPAVING LANDSCAPING PROS

586-420-3531

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4B - TROY TIMES, April 20, 2023

• Wood Repair • Power Wash • Free-Estimates

REAL ESTATE SERVICES FULL MOVING SERVICES * Packing * Local and Long Distance

ESTATE SALE SERVICES

CLEAN OUT SERVICES

We do it ALL * Sort * Price * Sell

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*Senior Citizen Discounts

FREE ESTIMATES

*N & J Professional Painting

2 FREE CUTS with season contract

Interior/Exterior, Residential/Commercial. Power washing, caulking, deck staining, varnishing, wallpaper removal. Drywall repair/installation. Insured. Free-estimates.

• Spring Cleanup • Core Aeration • Reseeding • Shrub Trimming

EL MAK Lawn Care

Landscaping & Water Gardens

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Lawn Maintenance

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Commercial/Residential *Landscaping *Decks *Spring Clean-Ups *Lawn Cutting *Licensed Fertilization *Aerating & Thatching

• Interior & Exterior • Drywall Patching & Repair • Staining and much more

CITY ROOFING

• ASSE Certified Backflow Testing • Backwater Valves- Prevent Flooding • Drain and Sewer Cleaning with Camera • Water Heater Repair or Replacement • Sump Pumps Repair or Replacement Servicing the Tri- County area for over 30 years *Senior/Military discounts available

Call Us Today for your Free Estimate

•Residential •Commercial. •Interior & Exterior •Power Washing •Insurance, •Drywall, •Plaster Repair, •Senior-discounts. •Guaranteed-work. •25-yrs experience.

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Complete Interior/Exterior Services Plaster/Drywall & Water Damage Repairs. Wood-Staining. Wallpaper-Removal. Kitchen/Cabinet Refinishing Insured/References. Free-Estimates

Painting

PEAK PAINTING

Painting

Plumbing

WOW PAINTING

MASTER PLUMBER

Residential/Commercial

Custom-Painting, Commercial/Residential, interior/exterior. Drywall-repair, paper removal, carpentry. 30-yr.-exp. Free estimates, senior discounts, insured. Credit-cards accepted.

Interior/Exterior Quality Painting Drywall Repairs, Remove Wallpaper, Exterior Wood Replacement, Epoxy Flooring, Insured Free-Estimates

Now Hiring!!!

wowpaintingmi.com

586-722-8381

248-990-5388

Sewer & Drain Service. Remodeling, repairs, new installations. Free estimates, senior rates. 35+yrs exp. Call Paul

248-904-5822 Lic.#8109852

586.421.5520 586.524.6752 ANDY'S PLUMBING

BELLEAIR LAWN CARE

Plumbing

Roofing

WATERWORK Plumbing.com

AA4DABLE ROOFING

•Drain Cleaning •Sewer Camera •Water Heaters •Sump Pumps •Backflow Testing

248-542-8022

Same Day Emergency Service Available Reliable/Experienced License#8003885

Now Accepting New Clients in Macomb and Oakland County! Immediate Response Times! Please Call or Text Alex For Instant Quote.

586-557-4613

586-822-5100

AJʼs PRESSURE CLEANING & SEAL COATING •Stamped Concrete (remove milky or cloudy film) •Exposed Aggregate •Brick Pavers (resanding)

CHERRY CONSTRUCTION ROOFING Residential/Commercial Free-Estimates Senior Discounts Fast, Reliable, Licensed/Insured Builder, General Contractor Leave Detailed Message

586-431-0591

10%/Senior/Military/Discounts

Lic#-8004254

CARTOON CHARACTERS

SOUTHFIELD — A man stated that on March 15, around 2:30 p.m., he was approached by an unknown woman at a gas station in the 24000 block of Greenfield Road. The woman asked him to buy a ring, and when he said no, she continued placing the ring on his left-hand ring finger. The man advised the woman that he was not interested in purchasing the ring. However, the ring got stuck on his finger. The woman then took a scarf and used it to cover his hand to remove the ring. Once back in his vehicle, the man noticed that the ring the woman had placed on his finger was gone, along with his own gold-and-diamond ring.

Charger leads police on chase

brother 42. Be a parasite 45. Just about (2 words) 49. Hula necklace 51. Builds a tower, e.g. 54. Very small particles 56. Opposite of ecbatic 57. Ready for picking 58. A bit cracked

586-291-2647

586-733-3004

cityroofinginc@gmail.com

SILVERSMITH ROOF MAINTENANCE $225• Minor Shingle Replacement Special $88* Gutter Cleaning Tear-offs, Re-Roofs, Flat Roofs Residential/Commercial 30-yrs exp. Family Owned

248-707-4851

Tree Service BERG BROS. LLC. “Fully insured, highly referred.” Senior discounts. Tree-removal, stump grinding, tree-trimming, hedging, shaping, Emergency-Service Residential/Commercial Free estimates!

(586)262-3060

DAVE'S TREE & SHRUB

35%-Spring-DISCOUNT Emergency Storm Damage, 7-Days a Week Tree-Leaf-Removal/Trimming, Stump Grinding, Season-Firewood, Free-Estimates. 10% Senior-Discounts. -FREE-WOOD-CHIPS-

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WEST BLOOMFIELD — In a report dated March 21, a West Bloomfield Township police officer attempted to stop a black Dodge Charger that had no visible license plate on Maple Road, near Halstead. The Charger briefly stopped on Maple Road when the officer initiated a traffic stop. The Charger then accelerated at a high speed, heading eastbound on Maple Road to the roundabout at Drake Road. The Charger then proceeded westbound on Maple Road. The vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed, and the pursuit was terminated at Haggerty Road. Detectives learned that the same vehicle had earlier fled police in Northville.

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BIRMINGHAM — An officer on patrol initiated a vehicle stop for a traffic violation at Woodward Avenue and Maywood Road at 8:09 p.m. March 17. The driver, a 42-year-old Flint man, had an outstanding warrant for dangerous drugs from the U.S. Marshals Service. The driver was placed under arrest and was taken to the Birmingham Police Department to be transferred to the U.S. Marshals.

Police impound Dodge Chargers involved in drag race

BERKLEY — Two people were cited for drag racing at 8:50 p.m. March 26 near Woodward Avenue and West 12 Mile Road. According to the report, an officer was in the area of Woodward and 13 Mile Road and observed a black Dodge Charger drag racing alongside a green Dodge Charger. Police tracked the black Charger as traveling at 82 miles per hour and the green Charger at 72 mph.

Police conducted a traffic stop of the two vehicles. A 23-year-old Warren man was the driver of the green Charger, and an 18-year-old Oxford man was the driver of the black Charger. The men were released at the scene, but the vehicles were impounded.

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ROCHESTER — Officers were dispatched to O’Connor’s Public House for a man who had fallen at approximately 11:50 p.m. March 17. Officers arrived at the scene and located a 41-year-old man from Rochester, who was “highly intoxicated,” according to reports. The manager said that, due to the subject’s high level of intoxication, an Uber should be ordered to take the subject home. The subject reportedly became agitated and stated he was going to walk home. The officers told the man that taking an Uber was the safest way to go home. While speaking with the officers, the subject fell over, got back up and ran into traffic. The subject was apprehended and taken into custody. The subject was transported to the Rochester Police Department, where he was offered a preliminary breath test, which yielded a result of 0.25% blood alcohol content. The subject was lodged until sober and was released with a citation.

Sheriff seeks information on suspect in identity theft case

NOVI — The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to identify a woman who is believed to have racked up more than $14,000 in charges after stealing the identity of a Commerce Township woman, according to a press release. The woman was able to use the personal information of the 26-year-old Commerce Township resident to open charge accounts at two Helzberg Diamonds stores — one in Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi and the other at a location in Westland — and fraudulently purchase gold jewelry valued at $12,865, the release said. The purchases were made Feb. 18 in Novi and Feb. 20 in Westland. The suspect also purchased a mobile phone from Verizon valued at more than $1,100 and established a monthly service plan for about $175 per month using the stolen personal information. The woman also attempted to make purchases at Saks Fifth Avenue and Victoria’s Secret, but those purchases were declined. The Commerce Township woman notified police after she began receiving bills for the merchandise in the mail. According to the release, investigators do not know how the woman was able to obtain the Commerce Township woman’s personal information.