5/9/24 Troy Times

CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS CONTINUE FOR TROY TEACHERS

BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com

Continued contract negotiations between the Troy School District and their teachers have left some questioning the district’s support of its educators and others pointing to what they called systemic underfunding from the state.

Teachers within the district have been working without a contract since Feb. 1. Though members of the Troy Education Association have been bargaining with the district since November, the teachers said district administrators have been slow to schedule negotiations and have rejected several of the proposals.

“We want the contracts to reflect the quality of

Father-daughter coaching duo, young squad have unbeaten Troy thriving

BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com

The Troy Colts girls soccer program can sometimes get lost in the shuffle of Oakland County soccer, or more specifically, the Oakland Activities Association Red.

Every year, the OAA Red seems to be the conference teams fear when they step into the state tournament, and for good reason.

The last two Division 1 state championships were courtesy of the OAA Red, and the league also holds three top-10 ranked teams to its credit with Troy (No. 4), Troy Athens (No. 6) and Rochester Adams (No. 7).

“In my opinion, the OAA is the best conference in the state,” Troy coach Daniel Troccoli said. “It’s brutal. It prepares us and, obviously, we schedule teams like Hudsonville and Brighton. We played Adams the first game of the season, and man that was a tough game. Eisenhower was also right at the beginning of the season, and that was also

Troy School District teachers and their supporters have begun demonstrating before school hours for a contract resolution at each of the different Troy school buildings.

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Troy celebrates a goal during their 4-1 win over Oxford April 30 at Oxford High School.

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Wine event helps Ted Lindsay Foundation support autism research, education efforts

BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com

The Ted Lindsay Foundation provides support to various autism research and education programs through fundraising and promotional efforts.

Ted Lindsay was a Canadian hockey player for the Detroit Red Wings and the Chicago Blackhawks. Lindsay created the foundation after a friend’s son was diagnosed with autism in 2001, and though Lindsay passed in 2019, the TLF continues to support research and educational programs that focus on the cause and management of those with autism.

“The Ted Lindsay Foundation HOPE Center at Beaumont Children’s continues to provide high-quality, effective behavioral intervention and Hands-On Parent Education (HOPE) to families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other developmental disorders,” Lynn LaPaugh, secretary of the Ted Lindsay Foundation, said in an email. “TLF HOPE Center offers evidence-based, develop-

mentally appropriate therapy for children to address challenges in social communication, play and learning.”

In connection with Beaumont Health, the Ted Lindsay Foundation HOPE Center is a part of the Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Care Center and offers applied behavior analysis programs for children and parents that focuses on education and behavioral intervention.

“The programs have a heavy emphasis on parent education and training, especially for those whose kids might be at risk or recently diagnosed,” Ted Lindsay Foundation HOPE Center Clinical Manager Lesly Hendershot said. “We’ve served around 250 children and families in the last year through our programs.”

The foundation has also provided support to other local programs that share the foundation’s goals. In 2018, a pledge of $1 million was presented to the Oakland University Center for Autism Outreach Services, OUCARES, also known as the Joanne and Ted Lindsay Au-

See AUTUSM on page 25A

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U-M HEALTH TO SUBMIT REVISED PLAN FOR FORMER KMART HEADQUARTERS

BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com

Troy residents may soon partake of University of Michigan Health’s services locally after the health system purchased a portion of land that previously was a part of the former international headquarters of Kmart Corp.

The former Kmart headquarters has been vacant since 2006, when Kmart purchased Sears and moved its headquarters to Chicago. The 40-acre property at 3100 W. Big Beaver Road was purchased by the Forbes/Frankel Troy Ventures LLC, which also owns Somerset Collection, in 2009. There have been other plans to redevelop this land plot, but, ultimately, demolition of the property began in November 2023. This March, University of Michigan Health purchased 7.28 acres of the property for $4.42 million to build a health care center. The facility is planned to focus on specialty and diagnostic services that will be available to those in Macomb and Oakland

Troy introverts share love of reading through Silent Book Club

BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com

Troy’s chapter of the Silent Book Club encourages booklovers to come together to share their literary interests and enjoy some quiet time to read.

The SBC is a community of readers and in-

troverts, with more than 700 chapters in 50 countries around the world, that is generally led by local volunteers.

“At Silent Book Club, there’s no assigned reading,” explains the silentbook.club website. All readers are welcome: ebooks, audiobooks, textbooks, comic books and more in a BYO book-format. The events are free and support local businesses.

Members may gather at bars, cafes, bookstores and libraries in their area, as well as online to read together.

While some book clubs may have pre-selected books that are read and discussed based on planned schedules, the SBC allows members to enjoy whatever books they’re currently reading,

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Stage Nature Center provides natural science education to Troy students

BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com

Third graders from Morse Elementary and Troy Union Elementary schools recently were able to learn about animal science at the Stage Nature Center through a grant from the Rotary Club of Troy and the Troy Community Foundation.

“The Troy Nature Society is very grateful for the kind support of these two organizations and their commitment to underwrite vital educational programs for Troy students,” Carla Reeb, the Troy Nature Society’s executive director, said in a press release.

The Stage Nature Center is a 100acre preserve located in Troy that provides a variety of educational nature and science programs supported by the nonprofit Troy Nature Society. The society’s mission is to provide resources and education to inspire the appreciation and preservation of nature.

On May 2, the students participated in the Animal Adaptations program, one of the programs offered by the society at the center. This program allows elementary students to explore the trail and learn about the ways animals can adapt to their surroundings in order to survive, as well as see the nature center’s live animal ambassadors — an owl and a reptile — in person.

The Rotary Club of Troy and the Troy Community Foundation contributed a total of around $4,000 in grants in order for

around 210 students to participate in this field trip. The grant was originally going to cover one third grade, but was recently changed to accommodate the rest of the students.

“The Nature Center actually got the grant for us,” Nancy Mueller, a third grade teacher at Morse Elementary, said in an email. “I had asked about keeping the costs low since we try to do only one field trip a year that costs parents money. I was going to contact our PTO to help supplement with funds to visit the nature center. She told me she would put my name down so she could call me if they had a sponsor.”

The grant covered $4.50 per kid, plus See NATURE CENTER on page 20A

Photo provided by the Troy Nature Society Morse Elementary School students enjoy nature exhibits.

Soccer

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a tough game. Then we played Northville. We have Notre Dame Prep and Rochester. We have a tough schedule. There’s no doubt about it. It just prepares us for what we have to face in districts and onward.”

The Colts have been consistently successful year in and year out, but making the journey to the state finals, where the Colts were champions in 2013 and back-to-back runners-up in 2011 and 2012, has been the tough part.

To give his team some knowledge of what it takes to get to the finals stage, Troccoli didn’t have to look very far.

Sarah Troccoli, the daughter of head coach Daniel Troccoli, joined this year as an assistant coach after playing professionally in Finland for Åland United since 2021. Troccoli played collegiate soccer at the University of Florida after winning a state championship with Troy in 2013.

Sarah Troccoli has walked in the same shoes as the other ladies on the team, and Daniel Troccoli said her impact has been immeasurable.

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Troy senior Sydney Taylor sends a shot as the Troy bench looks on.

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the district,” Alex Benitez, a TEA representative and a high school teacher at International Academy East, said. “Troy needs to do better.”

The TEA said the salary schedule under the prior collective bargaining agreement is not competitive with neighboring districts, which has led some Troy teachers to leave and pursue positions elsewhere. They are working for a new compensation schedule that recruits highquality new teachers and retains current ones.

“This has been stressful for teachers working without a contract,” Benitez said. “We’ve heard from a lot of teachers looking elsewhere, and this provides a lot of uncertainty and anxiety. We’re concerned about retention issues.”

The TEA noted that recently, Troy passed a historic $551 million bond and has around $32 million in fund equity, which they said is second highest in Oakland County. They also noted that Novi’s contract starts at $12,900 more than Troy’s starting salary.

However, Board of Education President Karl Schmidt said that the state Legislature’s 20 years and ongoing underfunding of public education has continued to hinder Troy’s ability to provide meaningful salary increases to professional staff.

“Assuming Gov. (Gretchen) Whitmer’s suggested increases in per-pupil funding take effect with the 2024-25 state budget, we will be operating the district next year at 60% of the funding we received in 2004, when adjusted for inflation,” Schmidt said. “Since over 90% of our funding goes to salaries and benefits, our ability to provide good wages to our people is directly tied to the adequacy of our state funding. While the board and administration continue to actively lobby the state Legislature to adjust the governor’s funding recommendation and fix this problem over the long haul, we need to make sure that any contract we approve this year is sustainable for the district over the course of the contract based on the funding we receive right now.”

With this in mind, Schmidt said the board is committed to negotiating a contract that respects the teachers as valued professionals, assists in recruiting the best talent available, and allows the district to retain their staff over time.

“We’re in a tough position, which is why this is taking so long — but we continue to make steady progress in negotiations and are confident the process will ultimately result in the best possible contract for our people given the district’s ongoing financial constraints,” Schmidt said.

As negotiations continue, Troy teachers have been implementing a few different strategies to further promote their goals. This includes teachers wearing black on Tuesdays and blue on Thursdays, and attending and speaking at monthly school board meetings to advocate for competitive and equitable wages. Some teachers have even begun avoiding staying past the end of the school day.

District officials said they hope to settle this contract soon, and they further discussed details at a meeting April 29.

“The process is taking longer, but the tone is positive,” Director of Communications and Strategic Initiatives Kendra Montante said. “We would love to have the contract settled as quickly as possible.”

Starting April 30, Troy teachers began demonstrating in person before school hours at each of the Troy school buildings.

“We work hard to make Troy School District an amazing place for kids to learn, grow, and reach their full potential,” Sara Ritter, a teacher at Boulan Park Middle School and a Troy resident, said in a press release. “We deserve a contract that reflects our passion and the hard work that we put in with students every day.”

The TEA said students and parents have been generally supportive of the teachers’ efforts.

“The kids are awesome and tell us how much they support us,” Benitez said. “We’ve received incredible support from the community, and we hope it’s resolved soon.”

The TEA invited parents and community members to support teachers by calling administrators and board members, following the TEA at @SupportTroyTeachers on Instagram and spreading the message on social media, and attending monthly school board meetings if they are able to.

“I feel lucky to work with such incredible teachers and students in my building and across the district,” Benitez said in a TEA press release. “Our goal is to secure a fair and equitable contract that shows respect for the world class education that Troy teachers help create.”

For more information, visit troyeducationassociation.org or troy.k12.mi.us.

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

Power outage lends power to Kensington service

A power outage couldn’t dim an event at Kensington Church’s Troy campus April 17.

More than 1,200 people had gathered for a “Vision Night” event hosted by new Senior Pastor Brian Mowrey when the power went out, according to the church.

The church, “known for its multimedia presentations and art production,” pivoted to an impromptu unplugged version with candles, generators, battery packs and flashlights.

“Guests from all seven campuses came together for appetizers, a cappella worship, and a service honoring Kensington’s past, celebrating the present, and sharing vision for the future,” states an email from staff member Kristin Pelletier.

“Surprisingly, the obstacle brought people together – everyone seemed even more engaged,” said Pelletier in an email. “The power being out was like an illustration – these are the same people who have shown up and will keep showing up no matter how hard or inconvenient.”

Reflecting upon the church’s 34 years, Kensington’s co-founder, Steve Andrews, remembered how he, Dave Wilson and Mark Nelson anxiously waited to see if anyone would come to the very first service held at East Hills Middle School in Bloomfield Hills.

USPS CANNED FOOD DRIVE MAY 11

Mail Carriers across the nation will be collecting nonperishable food items from residents this Saturday, May 11, as part of their annual Canned Food Drive.

Residents are encouraged to leave nonperishable canned goods in a grocery bag on their porch or by their mailbox. The Postal Service will donate the food items to local food pantries across metro Detroit. This food drive will help local pantries to restock their supplies, which are typically lower this time of year.

Troy teen named Miss Michigan Teen

Maddison Kott, a senior at Troy Athens High School, recently competed in and won the Miss Michigan Teen pageant. She will be making appearances around the state, as well as traveling to other states over the summer before heading off to compete in California at the end of July in the Miss USA pageant.

Nurses share experiences during Nurse Appreciation Week

BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com

National Nurse Appreciation Week celebrates the efforts of those within the health care profession who work alongside physicians to ensure patients and their families receive the care and support they need.

The observance runs May 6-12 for nurses, professionals who are trained in a wide range of care specialties.

“When I think about the nurses at Corewell Health the words pride and excellence immediately come to mind,” nurse Kelli Sadler, senior vice president and chief nursing executive at Corewell Health in Southeast Michigan, said in an email.

“National Nurses Week is a time to pause and recognize the huge difference nurses make as they work hard to improve the health of the community and make our lives better,” she said in the email.

To further convey the hard work and importance of nurses, some nurses from Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital are sharing their experiences and words of wisdom for those wishing to enter the field.

Melissa Loria is one of the Troy hospital’s nurses who works in the Progressive Care Unit and specializes in cardiac treatment, among other areas of treatment. Loria has always had an interest in science and health, and after some health issues, was encouraged to further pursue her interests in health services in 2018 at Macomb Community College.

Loria’s day usually consists of arriving at work early in the morning to check on the patients and ensure that they received their medication, and to check their lab results, admitting and discharging patients, updating patients and their families on how things are progressing, and preparing for those on staff who have the next shift.

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“There’s a lot of multitasking,” Loria said. “I’m usually doing four things at once between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Crazy stuff always happens, and a lot of care goes into it. Families and patients can be very emotional, and I try to treat them as one.”

She enjoys how every day is different with her job and that she is able to meet new people.

“I like talking to people about their backgrounds,” Loria said. “It takes their minds off the situation. Patients can be so sick and have complex diseases, and it ends up being a challenge in care, but it’s rewarding and provides lifelong learning opportunities.”

Loria said health care students should get involved and know what they’re getting into before entering the field.

“Get involved with school and get a foot in the door,” Loria said. “This isn’t a glamorous field, but it’s rewarding.”

Brad Lukas works as the chief nursing officer at Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital. He received his undergraduate degree in nursing from Wayne State University, as well as studying at the Baker College Center for Graduate Studies, Western Governors University, and Aspen University.

“I knew I wanted to do something with helping people in different areas,” Lukas said. “I like that I can provide mentorship coaching nurses and that I can empower them and their abilities to help patients.”

Lukas has been working with the Troy health center for over 15 years.

“There’s a great culture here, and it doesn’t feel like a big hospital,” Lukas said. “The relationships with nurses, physicians and physical therapists is phenomenal.”

Lukas mentioned that some of the harder parts of his job usually come from the financial side of health care.

“There are challenges with addressing

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Soccer

“Anything that comes out of her mouth, I listen to,” Daniel Troccoli said. “She knows more about soccer from playing it in high school, a top university at the University of Florida, and overseas in Spain and Finland. There isn’t anything that comes out of her mouth that I’m not going to listen to. She’s just so smart and expresses herself very well, and the girls really listen to her and enjoy having her around. It’s a godsend to me.”

With some added experience on the coaching staff, a young Colts team is making a name for itself in the league, holding an unbeaten 9-0-2 record and first place in the OAA Red.

Led by team captains Jenna Taylor (senior), Sydney Taylor (senior), Ava Fleming (junior), and Maya Saad (junior), Troy has been dominant in just about every aspect of their game.

The Colts are averaging just under three goals per game behind an offensive attack consisting of sophomore Sabrina Gaul, sophomore Olivia Jasniewicz, junior Victoria Siegan, twins Jenna and Sydney Taylor, Sophomore Emma Rozek, and Fleming.

Jasniewicz has been tearing up opponents this season since joining Troy soccer this year and has only been an embarrassment of riches for a Colts attack featuring an array of collegiate-level talent.

Fleming credits their preseason preparation for the team’s on-field chemistry.

“We get to know each other so well in the preseason that when it comes to the actual season, it just feels like a normal thing for us,” Fleming said. “We know how to play with each other and we know each other’s styles. It just works out.”

Freshman Brynn Zawislak, junior Valentina Aguirre and senior Lea Clark have been consistent contributors for Troy this season.

The backline features some veteran presence with Sydney Taylor, a four-year varsity player, and junior Brooke Hotts, a three-year varsity player, headlining the group alongside Saad, a team captain, Rozek, and junior Janie Lennon, the Colts’ Swiss Army Knife.

Lennon’s feather in her cap is being a positionless player — wherever Troccoli needs her is where she’ll be, and she’ll execute it efficiently.

“I call her my ‘multitool,’ because I literally put her anywhere on the field and she attacks that position and performs at a high level no matter where she is,” Troccoli said.

With four clean sheets in net already, junior Sophia Peronis has been stellar as the primary goalkeeper this season, allowing fewer than one goal per game.

Peronis had some keeper experience growing up as a soccer player, so when Troy needed someone to control the net, Troccoli knew who to turn to.

“We went to her and said, ‘Hey, we need a goalkeeper and we know you have the ability,’” Troccoli said. “‘Are you willing to step in and fill some big shoes?’ She said, ‘Let’s do it coach.’”

With a balanced attack on both sides of the field, Troy should be in play to not just win the OAA Red, but be seri-

ous contenders in the state tournament. Troy last made it out of district in 2021 and reached the state semifinals in 2019. Troy has all the makings of a state championship squad, but Sydney Taylor said they’re only focused on the task at hand.

“Our big goal is to win a state championship every year, but coach Dan (Troccoli) always emphasizes to us how today’s game is the only game we’re focusing on,” Taylor said. “We’re not focusing on next week or when we play Athens, our rival. We’re not focusing on that. We’re focusing on the game that day. It’s kind of 50-50. We take it day-by-day, but we play like we’re always playing for the state championship.”

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Troy junior Sophia Peronis elevates in an attempt to make a save.

CALENDAR

MAY 9-10

Step Up to the Plate: Community fundraiser featuring dining deals and chance to win $1,000 for winning Troy school, find rules and participating locations at bit.ly/3JlE3Ye

MAY 10

Troy Community Chorus: Spring concert titled “Waterscapes,” 8 p.m., Athens High School, 4333 John R Road in Troy, order tickets at (248) 762-6862 or ginasweet@gmail.com, troycommunitychorus.com

MAY 11

Civil War Saturday Fair: Includes 1860s-era dancing, music, war items, performances and more, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road, www. troyhistoricvillage.org/programs/civil-war-saturday-fair

Mother’s Day cardmaking: 1-3 p.m., Troy Public Library, 510 W. Big Beaver Road, troypl.org

MAY 15

Your First Job: Learn about resumes, interviews, post-interviews and more, for grades 9-12, 6-7 p.m., Troy Public Library, 510 W. Big Beaver Road, (248) 524-3574, troypl.org

MAY 17

Fundraiser for Youth Mental Health Youth Assistance: Includes wine and food, cornhole competition, raffle baskets, live music, and Hawaiian theme with best-dressed contest, 5:30-8 p.m., Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road, k06542.site.kiwanis.org/ winetasting

MAY 18

Raintree Park Cleanup: 10 a.m.-noon, 3775 John R Road in Troy, thecleanupclub.org

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‘It Shoulda Been You’: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays

and 2 p.m. Sundays May 10-12 and 17-19, Ridgedale Players, 205 W. Long Lake Road in Troy, www.ridgedale players.com

Blood drives: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 13, 1-7 p.m. May 14, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 17, 1-7 p.m. May 29 and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 31, Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois Road, RedCrossBlood.org

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

To view more and to submit your own, visit candgnews.com/calendar.

COLLISION

THE WHEEL

LOCAL CAR SHOWS DRIVE INTO TOWN

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

Hang those fuzzy rearview mirror dice, shine up that chrome and get ready to ride — car show season has arrived.

Classic car owners are ready to spin their wheels at weekly haunts that welcome all kinds of cruisers, from the hot rod masters to the vintage collectors. Honk, honk.

The Breakfast Club is back at the Ram’s Horn, located at 1990 S. Rochester Road at Hamlin Road in Rochester Hills. The group meets from 6:30 to 11 a.m. every Saturday to reminisce about cruising over coffee.

“We have quite a big group that talk and have breakfast,” manager Kevin Knapp said. “Anyone is welcome to bring their cars.”

The folks at Culver’s on the Romeo/ Washington Township border also are getting in on the classic car culture. The eatery, located at 66227 Van Dyke Ave., is holding a classic car show from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursdays until Labor Day. Staff members will pick their favorite car each week and give out a special gift.

Another place for a “wheel” good time is the Ukrainian Cultural Center, 26601 Ryan Road in Warren. Cruise night is from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. At press time, the first official date was set for May 7.

It’s the 1950s all over again when cruisers meet up at Eddie’s Drive-In, 36111 Jeffer-

son Ave. in Harrison Township. Gearheads are usually there at 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays during the summer.

Mark your calendar for June 7. That’s when the car shows at the Walter F. Bruce Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1146, located at 28404 Jefferson Ave. in St Clair Shores, will begin. The event will be held from 4 to 7:30 p.m. every Friday in the back of the facility, between the building and Lake St. Clair.

The car shows will be different than in the past. There is no cost to attend, and there will not be trophies or door prizes this year. However, there will be raffles and music from a disc jockey. Food, including hamburgers and hot dogs, will be for sale. For more information, call Randell Shafer ar (586) 524-0449.

Here are some other places for weekly car shows, weather permitting:

The Big Boy located at 200 W. Maple Road in Troy welcomes cruisers from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays.

The Twisted Axle Car Club will park its unique and stylish automobiles at 7 p.m. every Friday at Gratiot Coney Island, 28560 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville.

Louie’s Towne Grill Cruise Nights, located at 79 N. Main St. in Mount Clemens, will be from 4 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday this spring and summer.

Beginning June 6, the Stahl’s Automotive Collection at 56516 North Bay Drive in Chesterfield Township will hold cruise nights from 4 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday, minus the third Thursday of the month. During the cruise nights, car fans can also check out the museum, which will be open from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The museum is the creation of businessman Ted Stahl, who has stocked the facility with antique vehicles that date back to the early 1900s.

Sweet Treats and Sweet Rides: Cars on display, music and in-store specials, 5-8 p.m. May 16, June 20, July 18, Aug. 15 and Sept. 19 at Sanders Chocolate and Ice Cream Shoppe, 23770 Hall Road in Clinton Town-

ship. Call (586) 464-5372 for more information.

SandBaggers Sports Bar and Grill, 25615 Van Dyke Ave. in Center Line, will start its weekly car shows May 15. Everyone gathers in the parking lot from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays until September.

The “Fun Time Cruzers” meet at Lakeside Mall in Sterling Heights from 4-8 p.m. (to 7 p.m. after mid-September) every Monday night from May to September. Meet at the Lakeside Mall Food Court on the south side of Hall Road and east of Schoenherr in Sterling Heights.

The public is cordially invited to the See CAR SHOWS on page 13A

Classic car season has begun with a number of local spots hosting car shows. File photo by Donna Dalziel

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monthly Cars and Coffee at 8 a.m. the first Saturday of the month at the M1 Concourse, located at 1 Concourse Drive in Pontiac. There is no cost to attend. The 87acre property features a 28,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art event complex, a 1.5-mile closed track, 255 private garages, and a full schedule of signature events. For more information, visit m1concourse.com or call (248) 326-9999.

There is also a spot in town for vintage bicycle enthusiasts. The Lumberyard Pub & Grub and East Side Bike Shop are again hosting the weekly bicycle nights at the Lumberyard, 26700 Schoenherr Road in Warren. Anyone can attend from 6 to 9 p.m. every Tuesday evening to talk about their two-wheeled Roadmasters, Schwinns and Columbias. According to staff, there also will be a special bike night for kids with a date to be determined later in the season.

Charity drives

A couple of upcoming car shows will not only rev their engines, but will give back to the community.

Healing Choices and Macomb Elks No. 2292 will join together for the Drivin’

2292 Charity Car Show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 9 at the Macomb Elks Lodge No. 2292, located at 25950 Schoenherr Road in Warren.

Proceeds will benefit both charitable organizations. Car owners can register by email at webmaster2292@gmail.com. Early registration costs $20 per car. Those who register before June 1 will receive a swag bag. The registration fee on the day of the car show will be $25 per car.

Eastpointe Cruisin’ Gratiot will celebrate its 25th year next month. Money raised from the annual cruise is distributed to local charities that have included the St. Vincent de Paul Conference at St. Basil the Great Catholic Church, the Eastpointe Lions Club and the Kiwanis Club of Clinton Township. For a complete list of events, visit cruisin-gratiot.com.

In the meantime, the cruise committee invites the public to a fundraiser from 4 to 8 p.m. May 8 at Cloverleaf Bar & Restaurant, 24443 Gratiot Ave. There will be 50/50 raffles and gift baskets for raffles. Some of the cars that will be part of this year’s event will be on display. Anyone can bring a car to display. If getting a carryout, mention the cruise for the committee to get credit.

C & G Newspapers has compiled a list of local car shows at candgnews.com/news/ car-shows-cruises-2024. Another good source is facebook.com/AmericanDreamCars.

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SPOTLIGHT ON HEALTH

Common Ground will hold its annual Ride 2 End Suicide May 18 at Stony Creek Metropark to raise money for suicide awareness, prevention, education and counseling. Visit ride2endsuicide.com.

BUILDING AWARENESS ABOUT SUICIDE PREVENTION LOCALLY

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

Nationally and locally, suicide is an issue that takes the lives of too many people of all ages.

In 2021, the CDC reported 1,485 deaths in Michigan due to suicide. Making the age-adjusted death rate, the number of deaths per 100,000 total population, 14.3.

According to Oakgov.org, suicide deaths in 2023 have risen by 12% in Oakland County.

Mary Robertson, from Huntington Woods, lost her daughter to suicide when she was a senior at Kalamazoo College in 2022.

“It was just a complete shock to everyone, to her professors, to her roommates, to me, to her close friends. No one knew she was suffering,” Robertson said.

Robertson said it is important for people to know that it can happen to anyone. She described her daughter as a “bright, funny, accomplished, world-traveling, just full of life young woman, but she was a deeply private person and pretty extreme introvert and just didn’t share with anyone that she was suffering.”

After her daughter’s passing, Robertson went to her daughter’s college and asked that the counseling staff be more visible and go to classes to share with students who to go to if they are struggling and that there are people

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She adds that it is important for young people to remember that “whatever you’re going through at the moment, it’s temporary.”

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Jewish Family Service of metro Detroit has an initiative called A Single Soul that works to prevent suicide in the community. The program was started by Rabbi Daniel Syme, who lost his brother to suicide. Through A Single Soul, Jewish Family Service does focused counseling, consultations with clinicians, trainings, outreach to connect people to resources and policy development around suicide prevention.

“It is a really robust offering that we have for the Jewish community, but also for the tri-county community at large,” Mayim Meyers, a suicide prevention coordinator for Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit, said.

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from passive suicidal ideation to suicide attempts.

“I think if we, as a community, embrace the fact that this is a real thing and that there are things that we can do to help to prevent it and help to support people through difficult times, then we can really make a difference,” Meyers said.

Meyers said an important aspect of suicide prevention is the community taking the time for trainings and “taking time to normalize the fact that the word suicide isn’t a four letter word.”

Normalization of suicidal thoughts and making people aware of the many resources that are available to help are a major part of suicide prevention.

“I think the presence of 988 and people’s relative comfort referring people to talk to 988, I think is really a wonderful step in the direction of suicide prevention,” Meyers said, referring to a suicide and crisis hotline that is available 24/7 and is confidential.

Jewish Family Service of Metro Detroit’s A Single Soul works with a variety of local organizations by training and helping create internal policies for their organization

to make it more suicide safe.

A Single Soul’s trainings can be found at jlive.app.

“I find it to be a really nice resource if someone’s looking for a starting point,” Meyers said.

Jewish Family Services of Metropolitan Detroit and A Single Soul are having a fundraiser May 22 to spotlight mental health and

suicide prevention, and it will feature comedian Gary Gulman.

More information on A Single Soul can be found at jfsdetroit.org. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, call 988.

Another upcoming event which is raising money for suicide prevention is Common Ground’s Ride 2 End Suicide. This

Farmington Hills and Southfield police led a community roundtable discussion Sept. 14 at the Hawk Community Center with mental health professionals and local law enforcement to address suicide and mental health, organized by community activist

event was started by Terri and Lou Jozefiak in honor of their daughter Marie. The event will take place 8 a.m.-noon May 18 at Stony Creek Metropark. The cost is $40, and money raised goes towards mental health crisis intervention. For more information, visit ride2endsuicide.com.

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

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For over 12 years, Dr. Timothy Wiater and his team at Michigan Orthopaedic Rehabilitation have provided top-notch Physical and Occupational therapy services to the people of Metro Detroit in a caring and compassionate setting.

Expanding on the success of their practice, Dr. Wiater DPT, together with his longtime fellow physical therapists Christine Buchanan MPT and Joshua Wenzlaff DPT, opened a second location in Troy this past February. “We renovated a former bank building, creating a 3,200 square foot state-of-the-art facility with a Pilates studio, private treatment rooms and a dedicated pediatric treatment area,” said Dr. Wiater.

Specializing in orthopaedic Physical and Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, pediatric rehabilitation, massage therapy, sports medicine and hand therapy for people of all ages, they utilize evidence-based practice and a patient-oriented approach to maximize patient outcomes.

Treating patients holds a deeply personal significance for the trio because they have each experienced being patients themselves.

“My first exposure was as a patient and it helped me recover from a number of fairly significant injuries,” Dr. Wiater said. “It was something that I considered as I was applying to graduate school because I was looking for a way to help others in the same way that I had received beneficial therapy.”

Buchanan, a former softball player who now is an avid runner, found her motivation to assist others not only through her personal experiences with injuries but also through her journey to motherhood.

“Switching to pediatrics occurred after I became a parent myself,” she said, adding that she also works with pre and postpartum women and those striving to regain their pre-pregnancy state.

The clinic also specializes in treating a range of pediatric developmental challenges, including gross and fine motor delays, speech impediments, neuromuscular conditions, cerebral palsy, Marfan syndrome, and Down syndrome. In addition they also work to improve the problems associated with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) and other joint and connective tissue disorders.

“We’re experienced in crafting personalized treatment plans and have worked with school based Individualized Education Programs (IEPs),” Buchanan added. “Our goal is to empower individuals to thrive in all aspects of life.”

Wenzlaff took a nontraditional path into physical therapy, initially becoming a Certified Athletic Trainer focusing on rehabilitating injured athletes so they could return to sports. “I pursued a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree to be able to help patients of all ages with all conditions,” he said.

The trio are also clinical instructors affiliated with the University of Michigan-Flint, Oakland University and Wayne State University. “We pride ourselves on our continuity of care,” Buchanan said. “Our patients see a therapist at every treatment.” In addition to offering elderly balance classes geared towards fall prevention, they also provide therapy services such as massage therapy and Reiki for relaxation and stress relief, with a dedicated therapist on staff.

They also utilize specialists like a Certified Hand Therapist, Certified Lymphedema Therapist and a Certified Brain Injury Specialist, catering to diverse needs.

The staff and therapists at MOR are Stott Pilates trained and utilize Pilates-based exercises and reformer machines to take their patients’ rehab experience to the next level. “Pilates is an excellent tool for patients to enhance their pain-free mobility and relearn proper movement patterns. Our commitment extends beyond treatment to fostering optimal function and well-being for our patients and clients,” Wiater said. “Getting our patients back to their desired way of living so they can get back to work and resume activities is our goal,” Josh added. Due to demand, the practice is actively hiring physical therapists and support staff. “We are always looking for good people,” Buchanan said. Michigan Orthopaedic Rehabilitation is located at 6024 Livernois Rd. in Troy, at the northeast corner of Square Lake Road and Livernois Road. Hours: Monday- Friday from 6 a.m.- 6 p.m.

The Royal Oak office is located at 4401 W. 13 Mile Rd., Royal Oak 48073, at the southeast corner of 13 Mile Road and Greenfield Road. Hours: Monday-Friday 6 a.m.-7 p.m., and Saturdays 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

They accept Medicare and most major health insurances including Blue Cross Blue Shield, BCN, Priority Health, HAP, UHC, Theramatrix, as well as Children’s Special Health Care Services. Options for self-pay are also available.

To schedule an appointment, call (248) 817-6110 (Troy) (248) 566-3525 (Royal Oak) or visit miorthorehab.com

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counties.

With this news in mind, University of Michigan Health will need to submit an updated proposal, with changes to the site plan and concept drawings, to Troy’s Planning Commission. The Planning Commission had not yet received updated plans by press time, but once they do, the process could progress.

“The old Kmart HQ building is nearly demolished,” Troy Community Development Director Brent Savidant said in an email. “A development application has not been submitted.”

Once the proper paperwork has been updated and submitted, construction is expected to begin within the next few years.

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an extra 50 cents to see live animals. It also paid for the bus trip to and from the center.

“The funding covers all expenses, making it cost-free to the school and student families,” Mahendra Kenkre, a representative from the Rotary Club, said in an email. “Spring is a great month for field trips, and the timing of it comes right after the MSTEP tests that students have been taking in April. We hope this adds more excitement to the program.”

The field trip took place in the morn-

ter touted the developer’s plans to obtain Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification.

“I am thrilled about the University of Michigan Health’s acquisition of the old Kmart headquarters in Troy which marks a significant step forward in expanding specialty clinical services in Oakland County,” Coulter said in a press release. “Healthcare is our largest jobs sector employing one of every seven people in our workforce. This investment underscores our commitment to enhancing healthcare accessibility and innovation for our residents.”

He said that “UofM Health’s commitment to achieving LEED certification at the site of the former Kmart headquarters reflects their dedication to sustainability and environmental stewardship, setting a commendable standard for healthcare facilities.”

LEED certification is a green building certification program that encourages en-

ing, and the students were separated into groups that allowed some of them to walk the trail and see the animals at different times during their visit, before returning to school for lunch.

The Rotary Club is also looking into providing aid for similar educational experiences.

“Looking forward, I am working on a similar initiative for the next school year, raising funds for students to visit Troy Historic Village,” Kenkre said in an email.

For more information, visit portal.clubrunner.ca/1475 or troynaturesociety.org, or call (248) 688-9703.

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

CITY OF TROY

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 fscal years 2024/2025, 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 on Monday, May 13, 2024 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. A copy of the proposed budget will be on fle in the City Clerk’s offce and the City Public Library for inspection by the public during regular offce hours for one week prior to the public hearing.

M. Aileen Dickson, MMC, MiPMC II City Clerk

vironmental responsibility within the construction, operation and maintenance of businesses.

“Seeking to have LEED certification is important to residents and people across the state,” Troy Mayor Ethan Baker said.

The project has many residents of Troy

excited to have this previously vacant space used for a different purpose.

“This is a big win for the city to offer a state-of-the-art medical facility,” Baker said. “There’s been a lot of mystery surrounding the property, and residents are excited for

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CITY OF TROY

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 28, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the agenda will permit, to consider a Special Use and Preliminary Site Plan application to allow a Car Wash within the NN (Neighborhood Node) Zoning District, in accordance with the provisions of Article 9, Sections 9.02 and 9.03 of the Zoning Ordinance.

The subject property is located East of Livernois, on the South side of Long Lake Road.

The subject property parcel number is 88-20-15-101-030. The address is 102 E Long Lake Road.

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 fle can be viewed by contacting the Planning Department at (248) 524-3364 or by emailing planning@troymi.gov and requesting a copy.

Notices and information for public hearings will also be posted on the City website Boards and Committees page at https://troymi.gov/

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NOTICE: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in this meeting should contact the City Clerk by e-mail at clerk@troymi.gov or by calling (248) 524-3317 at least two working days in advance of the meeting.

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movement and a spark that will lead to the rest.”

The new center will focus on adult specialties with particular attention to multispecialty cancer care, said Scott Flanders, the chief clinical strategic officer for Michigan Medicine.

About 180,000 patients from Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties travel to Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor for treatment each year.

With the new center, Flanders said, the goal is “meeting patients in their community and helping keep care close to home so patients don’t have to travel when there isn’t a need to do so.”

The new facility is expected to open in 2027. Bridge Michigan contributed to this report.

For more information, visit www.uofmhealth.org or troymi.gov.

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

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order food and drinks, and converse with other members at their own leisure.

“I’ve been in and am still part of traditional book clubs where the group picks a book to read and you all discuss it. And I’ve been introduced to some great books through that,” Marcie Swan, a member of the SBC Troy chapter, said in an email. “However, I read between 5-15 books a month and sometimes I want to just connect with other people who also enjoy the act of reading. If left to my own devices I tend to read a lot of the romance genre, but I also dabble in memoirs and contemporary fiction. I’ll give almost anything a chance.”

Swan found out about this club experience through TikTok and decided to search for a local chapter.

“What I love about SBC is that you get to talk to people about so many different books,” Swan said in an email. “If you get 15 people in a room all holding a different book, it’s going to spiral into talking about similar books or other recommendations. Maybe you

see someone reading a book you read last year and you can talk about that, or you see someone reading a book on your shelf that you haven’t gotten to yet and they are loving it so much that you move it up on your list. SBC takes what can be a solitary activity and gives you a community.”

Many members also enjoy the more relaxed atmosphere that the club provides, including club member Marie-Christine Finn.

Finn is the sister-in-law of one of the club organizers, Dawne Webber, and has also been involved in other, more traditional book clubs before joining the SBC with her daughter.

“People who come to these events all share a love of reading so there is this strong connection, even without talking too much,” Finn said in an email. She stressed the fact that participating is free, making it an inexpensive and low-stress activity.

“At first I didn’t really see the point of reading silently with strangers but it is actually a very relaxing way to feel connected without having to put too much effort into it,” she said in an email.

For the Troy chapter, meetings run 6:30-8:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month. The

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“Many foot problems in people with diabetes occur when injuries and infections go unnoticed and untreated. Healing can be delayed due to decreased feeling in the feet (neuropathy) and poor circulation. I will evaluate your feet regularly to detect any changes early, before they become a problem. Call me for an appointment and I will work with you to keep your feet healthy.”

Photo provided by Dawne Webber

Some of the members of the Troy Silent Book Club read the same book, “Iron Flame,” by Rebecca Yarros, during their November meeting.

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meetings have around 30 minutes of introductions, club notes, and time to discuss the various books that members are reading at the start, which then leads to 60 minutes of silent reading and another 30 minutes of socializing towards the end of the session.

“We also have A Blind Date With a Book drawing at the end of every meeting, so people enter that when they arrive,” Webber said in an email. “When we had 20 people or less, we went around and introduced ourselves and told everyone what we were reading. In March we had 30 attendees so each table did their own intros to each other. We read for an hour … then draw a winner for the Blind Date With a Book. After that, you’re free to leave, but most people hang around and socialize again.”

The club also has a poster tracking what books club members are reading every month and encourages everyone to add their titles to it, which, at the end of the year, creates a list of all the books that the members have read during the year. Another event that SBC recently implemented was a white elephant book exchange during the holiday season.

“We have a solid core group, and the number of newcomers at every meeting has been increasing since September when we started out with about ten people,” Webber said in an email.

With the Troy club’s consistent growth, there have been some issues finding space to hold meetings.

“We’re growing so quickly it’s been hard to find a home,” Webber said in an email. “We were meeting at the lobby in the Troy Marriott, but outgrew that. Then we began meeting at Camp Ticonderoga, but now that golfing season is here, they can’t accommodate our large crowd. We were supposed to meet in the separate room in Shields in April, but they had a scheduling conflict at the last minute, so we didn’t meet in April. We’re scrambling to find a place to meet in May.”

There may be plans to meet at a park, as long as the weather is good, but nothing is confirmed at this time.

Club information and updates for meetings can be found on the groups Instagram page, @silentbookclub_troy_mi, the Silent Book Club-Troy Facebook page or at silentbook.club/blogs/events/troy-mi.

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

WHY WE CAN’T HAVE NICE THINGS

A lot of people have written to me concerning my recent op-eds. A constant theme in the conversations I have had is the broad support for endeavors such as a new library, investment in our parks, infrastructure, etc. Yet, many ask: Where is the money coming from? Tat is a fair question and I have a fair answer.

Te City’s 24-25 budget is approximately $200 million. Tat is commensurate to the budget of a well to do if not outright wealthy family. If appropriately managed there are funds in the budget to accomplish and satisfy all our needs and most if not all our wants. However, just like in any family, if one were to splurge on useless stuf or improperly allocate resources there would certainly be no funds for needs, let alone wants.

When we overpay for legal services by $1 million each year, as we do compared to our neighbors, it is a given that we can’t have nice things in this city. Nor will we for so long as we continue to ignore the problem. When we waste taxpayer dollars the result is a given. But we could have nice things. We can have a new library. We can have an updated community center. We can have a water park that is the envy of the world and infrastructure to behold. All we must do is stop wasting money. $1 million that we’re currently wasting on the City Attorney each year can be but a necessary frst step to funding our needs. Who knows what other savings we may be able to fnd if others in this community are able to scrutinize based on their knowledge and expertise the way I scrutinize the Troy City Attorney based on mine.

REN NUSHAJ, Attorney / Prosecutor Ren@MichiganTreeIntiative.org

The Silent Book Club Troy chapter’s title chart tracks the books that club members read throughout the year. Photo provided by Dawne Webber

HOMES

ARBORIST OFFERS ADVICE TO HELP TREES FLOURISH

BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com

With benefits like providing shade and improving property values, it’s no wonder many homeowners add trees to their property. But there’s a lot more to choosing and maintaining a tree than picking one out based on appearance alone.

Brian Colter, who’s certified by the International Society of Arboriculture and is the urban forester for Grosse Pointe City, Grosse Pointe Farms and Grosse Pointe Park, has been planting and caring for trees for more than three decades, and he shared his expertise during a residential tree selection and maintenance program organized by the Farms Beautification Commission April 23 at Pier Park in the Farms.

Among his tips: Before planting, look up. Colter said homeowners need to consider the size of the tree at maturity.

“Don’t plant a large-growing tree under utility wires,” Colter said.

He said taller trees should be planted at least 35 feet from utility lines.

When mulching around the base of a tree, create a doughnut shape, not a volcano shape, because that’s not healthy for the tree, as it can rot the trunk and prevent water and nutrients from reaching the tree’s crown.

“You don’t want mulch against the trunk of the tree,” Colter said.

Like real estate, one key to a healthy tree is location, location, location.

“They always say the right tree in the right place,

and most of us don’t really know that,” said Pat Deck, of Grosse Pointe Park, a longtime member and former chair of her city’s Beautification Commission. “I think that’s pretty critical.”

That means considering the amount of sunlight the tree will get and whether it has room to grow in the spot where it’s planted.

Before planting a tree, residents should call Miss Dig toll-free at 811 so they don’t accidentally hit or sever underground utility lines.

“As important as it is to look up, you also have to consider what’s underground,” Colter said.

Watering trees — especially those that are newly planted — is the most important thing people can do to keep them healthy. Colter said standard lawn irrigation isn’t adequate for trees, as it doesn’t encourage the roots to grow deep underground.

“Right after planting a tree, you want to saturate it,” Colter said.

Climate is a consideration as well. Colter said Michigan is now in the same hardiness zone that the Carolinas were in, in 1994. That means some trees are more prone to pests than they were 30 years ago, because those pests can survive the winter. But, it also means that species like crepe myrtle can also now be planted here, he said.

Pines provide year-round greenery but are also among the tallest trees.

“Pines are fine, but not as street trees,” Colter said. “It’s an obstruction for the line of sight.”

There are three pines native to Michigan: white, jack and red, Colter said. Austrian pine commonly gets fungus, and he also cautions against Scotch pine — also known as Scots pine — as it’s susceptible to

ABOVE: All trees need water, especially newly planted ones like this one that was planted last spring with help from students at Maire Elementary School in Grosse Pointe City. File photo by Patricia O’Blenes

LEFT: Taller trees like these shouldn’t be planted underneath or near utility lines, as broken limbs and toppled trees can disrupt power and other utilities during a storm or high winds.

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tism Outreach Services at Oakland University. The pledge was for teenage and adult autism programs in the community, though this organization offers a wide variety of programs for those on the spectrum from age 3 to adulthood as well as their families, caregivers and others within the broader community.

The programming for OUCARES includes recreational sports, social skill building programs, employable-skill building programs, life-skill summer camp programs, and other special events.

“Since receiving this pledge, around 1,500 teens and adults on the spectrum have been given access to programs that help them develop skills and improve their employability,” Ali-

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the costs of supplies and labor, staffing shortages, and working with universities to provide scholarships and positions,” Lukas said. Lukas advises nursing students to make sure they’re getting into this field for the right reasons and to make efforts to make connections with other health care professionals.

cia Garcia, the director of the Joanne and Ted Lindsay Foundation Autism Outreach Services Oakland University Center for Autism, said.

Around 1,100 parents and caregivers have been able to participate in other specialized programming through the TLF’s pledge.

To further promote the foundation’s efforts, the TLF will be holding its annual wine tasting event 6-9 p.m. May 16 at The San Marino Club. A cash bar will be available, and business casual attire is encouraged.

“The wine tasting is a wonderful evening centered around great wines, food stations, celebrity wine pourers and silent and live auctions,” LaPaugh said in an email. “This year, we are featuring Nicola Biscardo’s Italian wines and Nicola will be at the wine tasting in person.”

Tickets cost $165 per person and can be purchased online. For more information, tedlindsay.org.

“It’s not easy, but it’s very rewarding,” Lukas said. “Students should start in hospitals early. I fell in love with this field through shadowing different jobs and being able to network with professionals. Having that mentorship helped me to grow and find my path.”

For more information, visit beaumont. org/locations/beaumont-hospital-troy.

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

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CRIME WATCH

Man attempts to open Saks card with fake ID

Loss prevention officers at the Saks Fifth Avenue at 2901 W. Big Beaver Road reported to the police that they had a subject detained for attempting to open a credit card with a fake ID at 2:18 p.m. April 18.

Staff advised police that the suspect had attempted to use a fraudulent Michigan driver’s license to open a credit card.

Officers contacted the person named on the fraudulent ID, who confirmed that he did not know the suspect.

The suspect, a 29-year-old man from Canton, admitted he knew the ID was fraudulent. He was arrested and charged with possession of personal identifying information, identity theft, making a false statement of identity on a transaction device and for possession of a forged driver’s license.

Intoxicated driving leads to vehicle crashing into a tree

Officers were dispatched to 6273 Rochester Road at 11:47 p.m. April 18 for a vehicle crash.

A 2024 Subaru Crosstrek was reported to have struck a tree and suffered extensive damage from the crash.

Officers spoke with the driver, a 24-year-old Shelby Township woman, and noted there was a strong odor of intoxicants coming from her.

The driver was medically cleared by Alliance Mobile Health paramedics at the scene, and she was asked to perform several sobriety evaluations, which performed poorly. She submitted to a preliminary breath test, with a result of a 0.157% blood alcohol content.

She was arrested and was issued a citation for operating while intoxicated.

Welfare check results in fentanyl arrest

Officers responded to the 2400 block of John R Road for a welfare check after a caller reported the driver of a 2020 red Ford Fusion was passed out at the wheel at 7:49 p.m. April 17.

Officers located the vehicle parked on the north side of the complex, running. The occupant, a 38-year-old Troy man, was in the driver’s seat with his eyes closed, rocking back and forth.

Officers saw the man attempt to hide a pipe under his leg.

When the officers asked for the pipe, the man broke it and threw half of it in the

center console. He was asked to step out of the vehicle, at which time he admitted the pipe was used to smoke crack cocaine and that there was crack cocaine in the vehicle.

The driver was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia. During a search, officers located two small plastic bags filled with a white powder and two small plastic bags filled with a beige powder on the suspect.

During a search of his vehicle, officers located a small plastic container holding a white powder. The man was transported to the Troy police lockup facility, where an additional small plastic bag containing a white powder was found on him.

The three plastic bags and one container all containing the white powder tested positive for cocaine. The two plastic bags containing the beige powder tested positive for fentanyl.

The man was charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance.

Teen arrested for driving drunk

Officers initiated a traffic stop on a 16-year-old driver from Sterling Heights for speeding around 11:06 p.m. April 20 at Dequindre and Wattles roads.

The driver of the 2024 GMC Terrain had bloodshot eyes, his speech was slurred, and there was an odor of intoxicants emanating from his person, police said.

The driver performed poorly on field sobriety evaluations. A preliminary breath test showed a result of a 0.196% percent blood alcohol content.

The driver was arrested and was issued a citation for operating with a blood alcohol content of 0.17% or above.

Traffic stop reveals passenger with drugs

On northbound Interstate 75 and Crooks Road, officers initiated a traffic stop on the driver of a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee for multiple violations at 12:27 a.m. April 19.

The driver, a 37-year-old Detroit man, was found to have a suspended driver’s license and no insurance for the vehicle. He was issued a citation, and both the driver and his passenger were offered a ride off the freeway, as the vehicle was being impounded. Both occupants agreed and exited the vehicle.

That’s when officers saw a small plastic baggie on the floorboard next to where the passenger had previously been sitting. The baggie contained a white powdery substance, suspected to be cocaine. Officers spoke with the passenger, a 36-year-old Detroit man, and he admitted the suspected cocaine was his.

The passenger was transported to the

Troy police lockup facility, where he was charged with possession of a controlled substance.

Fraudulent Best Buy email leads to $2,500 gift card scam

A victim from Alisop Place received a presumably scam email from what he believed was Best Buy’s Geek Squad April 8.

The email stated there had been fraud detected on his account and to call the provided number. The victim called the number and was advised there had been a $2,400 charge in Ohio in his name.

He was instructed to purchase gift cards to settle the fraudulent charges and proceeded to purchase $2,500 worth of gift cards with his credit cards and give the suspect the card numbers.

Resident scammed out of $80K in fake Publishers Clearing House phone call

A resident from Devonshire Drive reports she was contacted via telephone by two unknown suspects who claimed to be with Publishers Clearing House April 12.

They told her she had won a multimillion-dollar prize and three cars, but that she had to pay the taxes on her winnings up front. The victim wire transferred $80,000 to the suspects and later learned from her bank it was a scam.

Hacked WhatsApp account requests money from neighbor

A victim from Lamb Road reported on April 21 that she received a message from WhatsApp that her neighbor needed $500 because her bank account was overdrawn.

The victim tried to call her neighbor but was unsuccessful, so she sent the money through Zelle. Once the transaction was sent, a second request was made for an additional $500, and the victim became suspi-

cious. Her neighbor later advised her that her WhatsApp account had been hacked.

Woman faces drug charges after being found asleep in parked truck

A welfare check was called in when someone reported seeing the driver of a rented U-Haul box truck slumped over the wheel in a parking lot at 3982 Crooks Road for an hour and a half at 12:17 p.m. April 20.

Upon arrival, officers awakened the driver, a 33- year-old Ypsilanti woman. While speaking with her, officers observed a glass pipe on the seat between her legs. The driver admitted to smoking crack cocaine three hours prior and stated she must have fallen asleep.

During a search of the vehicle, officers located additional paraphernalia and a plastic bag containing miscellaneous pills, later identified as Adderall and Xanax.

The driver was arrested and transported to the Troy police lockup.

pine wilt and other disease and pest problems.

Some of the small trees Colter recommends include tree lilac, hornbeam, redbud and staghorn sumac.

Colter said oaks are good shade trees, and the Michigan State University Extension lists white, red and bur oaks as native to Michigan. However, because of the concern over oak wilt — which hasn’t yet been found in metro Detroit but is common in north-

ern parts of the state — Colter warns against planting too many oaks, in case it spreads here. People should refrain from bringing firewood home from northern Michigan as well.

“Buy your firewood locally … because you could (otherwise) be bringing in (the oak wilt) tree fungus that’s underneath the bark,” Colter said.

Trees to avoid for reasons including health and pest issues include Callery pear (also known as Bradford pear), tree of heaven, silver maple and black locust.

Trees should only be pruned when dormant and should never be topped, Colter

said. Homeowners shouldn’t remove more than 25% of the foliage during the growing season and should avoid using wound paint. Colter said the branch collar should always be left intact.

When in doubt about pruning, Colter said people should consult with a certified arborist.

As to when to plant a tree, Colter said fall and spring are equally good times.

Although Colter gave his presentation in the Pointes, Grosse Pointe Farms Assistant City Manager Derrick Kozicki said his advice was applicable regionally.

“These issues are being dealt with in every community in southeast Michigan,” Kozicki said of pests, diseases and other concerns that impact urban forestry.

To find an ISA-certified arborist in Michigan, visit asm-isa.org.

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