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Two sound walls funded in 2024 state budget

BY BRENDAN LOSINSKI blosinski@candgnews.com

After more than three years of effort, new sound walls will be coming to two areas along Interstate-75 in Troy to combat noise from traffic.

The noise increased after the completion of the I-75 revitalization project wrapped on that portion of the expressway three years ago. Troy residents living nearby immediately noted unreasonable levels of noise, largely caused by a new material used on the roadway and sound walls on the opposite side of I-75 bouncing the sound back.

A sound study was conducted earlier this year by the Michigan Department of Transportation. Two portions of the affected homes were found to meet the criteria for additional sound mitigation, but it required an additional $10 million in funds that had not been allocated.

The recently completed 2024 fiscal year Michigan state budget has included this $10 million for the project.

“About two weeks ago, we were able to get a Zoom meeting with the chief of staff, Jenita Moore, for the chairman of the Appropriations

Photo provided by Vinodh Mudaliar

Raintree Park in Troy will be getting a new cricket field in 2024 after funds for it were approved in the state budget June 28.

Cricket field also being funded in state budget

BY BRENDAN LOSINSKI blosinski@candgnews.com

A new cricket field will be coming to Troy, thanks to $900,000 in funding included in Michigan’s 2024 state budget, which was approved June 28.

The field will be going into Raintree Park, at 3775 John R Road. Vinodh Mudaliar is president of the Michigan Youth Cricket Academy. He has been among the leaders in the community supporting this project.

“I’ve been pushing for this for a year and a half,” said Mudaliar. “We’ve talked about a plan for a cricket field. It wasn’t a top topic for most people, but in April, I personally wrote up a petition and proposal and gave it to the City

See SOUND WALLS on page 4A File photo by Patricia O’Blenes

Funding for two new sound walls along I-75 in Troy were approved in the next state budget.

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Troy Traffic Jam to return Aug. 6

BY BRENDAN LOSINSKI

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Automotive enthusiasts can start revving their engines for the 15th annual Troy Traffic Jam car show.

The show will take place on Sunday, Aug. 6, at the Columbia Center in Troy, located at the corner of Big Beaver Road and Livernois Road. The event will benefit the Troy Historic Village and will feature classic cars, vehicle and technology demonstrations, and two new additions for 2023: a pedal car race and tech talks by esteemed members of the auto industry.

“It’s a car show that is our biggest fundraiser for the Troy Historic Village. Because the Troy Historic Village is part of the team putting it on, it’s always been a familyfriendly event for both car people and kids who want to learn about cars,” explained Jen Peters, the executive director for the Troy Historic Village. “We have music and a DJ, a food tent where you can buy lunch. We’ve got the Troy FIRST Robotics teams doing demonstrations of their robots, the Troy police and fire will bring some of their vehicles down, and we will have a hands-on area with some interactive activities.”

The event also will include a 50/50 raffle, a silent auc-

The Troy Traffic Jam car show will return for its year featuring classic cars, automotive experts and a pedal car race.

Photo provided by Sharon Snyder

See TRAFFIC JAM on page 21A

DNR adds to list of animals that can be trapped

BY BRENDAN LOSINSKI blosinski@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — Michigan homeowners may have new options when it comes to those annoying critters digging up their gardens or threatening pets.

New rules set forth by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources have widened the list of animals that can be trapped on private property without a permit. Christina Funk, the lead naturalist at Troy’s Stage

Getting rid of nuisance animals like raccoons can be difficult since there are strict laws against leaving a trapped animal on public property or on private property without expressed permission.

They usually cannot be transported over county lines as well.

Nature Center, said that she hopes people are informed of the changes and what their options are.

“Previously, woodchucks, skunks, coyotes and raccoons could be considered nuisance animals if they were doing damage or about to do damage on private property,” she said. “They could be killed or trapped without a written permit. More animals have been added to that list. Beavers, rabbits, squirrels, muskrats, opossums and weasels can be trapped or killed without

Photo provided by Christina Funk

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On June 23, 90 students from the Detroit-based Developing KIDS program spent the day at Kelly Services’ headquarters in Troy to learn about the workplace, how they work, and how to land and maintain a career.

Developing KIDS is short for “Developing Kingdoms in Different Stages” and was created to provide young people with the opportunities and the know-how to become self-sufficient and prepare them for the working world.

“We serve youths from age 5 to age 24,” said Kimberly Johnson, the founder, president and CEO of Developing KIDS. “We support them from when they start school to when they finish their education. We have an over 99% high school graduation rate for kids in our program. We continue this aid when they attend their first years of university, college or trade school.”

The trip to Kelly meant the students were able to speak with professionals and learn from them. This covered everything from educational paths and learning require-

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Four students from the Developing KIDS program received scholarships from Kelly Services as part of a partnership between the nonprofit and the Troy-based company. ments to job interview etiquette.

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Distracted driving law now in effect

The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan’s Board of Trustees has elected David Provost as its new chairman of the board, succeeding James B. Nicholson, who will remain a trustee, through 2024.

Nicholson has served as board chair since 2014 and has been a trustee since 1994. Provost becomes the fifth chairman in the foundation’s 39year history.

“We are excited to work with David to move the Community Foundation forward,” President Richard DeVore said. “David’s Nicholson wealth of knowledge in the community and financial spaces will serve us well as we chart our strategic plan to be a collaborative resource for the residents of southeast Michigan and our donor partners.”

Provost is the retired CEO of TCF Bank, having orchestrated its $6.9 billion sale to Huntington Bank in 2021. A longtime business leader, Provost has been on the Community Foundation Board of Trustees since 2011, serving on the executive and investment committees, the Legal Financial Network and the Detroit Area Dealers Association Fund Advisory Committee.

Nicholson, an esteemed civic leader and chairman of PVS Chemicals Inc. He has served as a trustee since 1994.

“Jim Nicholson embodies the spirit of someone giving their time, talent and treasure to support organizations serving our community,” DeVore said, noting that he helped grow the foundation to one of the top 25 community foundations in the country. “Jim’s steady leadership enabled the Board of Trustees and staff to positively impact our region. We are thankful he will continue to serve as a trustee.”

Drivers and law enforcement departments across Michigan are reacting to a new law that went into effect June 30 that prohibits using cellphones and other devices while driving.

According to a press release issued on behalf of Insurance Alliance of Michigan, data from the Michigan State Police showed that in 2021, more than 16,000 motor vehicle crashes involved a distracted driver, with 59 of those crashes resulting in a fatality.

The use of a mobile electronic device means using a mobile electronic device to do Photo by Brendan Losinski any task, such as sending or receiving a call; sending, receiving or reading a text message; viewing, recording or transmitting a video; and accessing, reading or posting to a social networking site. An exception is allowed if the driver is contacting emergency services. Michigan is now the 26th state to adopt a hands-free driving law.

According to the release from MDOT, texting while driving has been illegal in Michigan since 2010, but increasing the parameters of the law to prohibit the use of phones “without hands-free technology is expected to further improve safety for all road users, including passengers, pedestrians and road workers.”

“Everyone who spends time on our roadways has a story or a negative experience that involves a distracted driver. The latest legislation is another tool to help encourage safer driving habits and ultimately save lives,” Capt. Joshua Jones of the Troy Police Department said in an email. “Our officers have been briefed on the new law and will be out there helping educate the public on its importance. The more buyin we can get from drivers, of all age groups, the safer our roads will become. I like the simple message we put out on our social media: ‘Just Drive.’ Put the phone down, and just drive.” served from 2001 until 2004, when he was defeated in FORMER TROY MAYOR PASSES AWAY and his reelection bid.

The city of Troy is reacting to the death of former Mayor Matt Pryor.

Born in 1960, Pryor grew up in Troy and graduated from Troy High School in 1978. In 1982, he received his bachelor’s in psychology from the University of Michigan. Upon graduation from college, Pryor operated a landscape and construction company in Troy.

Pryor was elected to the Troy City Council in 1993 and served until 1999, including two years as mayor pro-tem. He was elected the seventh mayor of Troy

Authorities warn of debt collection scam The office of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is alerting Michigan residents about a new scam in which fraudulent letters are directed to workers and businesses.

The letters attempt to collect an

“He was very determined. ... He was very adamant about his ideas and would do anything to see them accomplished,” said former Mayor Jeanne Stine, who served as mayor while Pryor was on the council. “His family was an old Troy family.”

Pryor He passed away June 25. He is survived by his wife, Patti, whom he married in 2011; as well as his mother, Mary Lou; and siblings Timothy (Laura), Katie (Keith), Ben (Gina), Andy (Laurie), and Holly.

outstanding debt and are part of a scam that fraudulently identifies the sender as the State of Michigan, seeking to unlawfully collect a debt that is owed to the Unemployment Insurance Agency or the Michigan Department of Treasury, which functions as the state’s debt collection agency.

The recipients are threatened with

seizure of their bank accounts, wages, business assets, cars, real estate, refunds and cash if past due debts are not paid.

The letters use personal information that can be gleaned from internet records to make their sources sound legitimate and make the threats more likely to result in payment.

Workers and businesses should

note that any legitimate letters from the Department of Treasury will be printed on Treasury Department letterhead and will also provide options for paying the debt, as well as outline taxpayer rights. Letters from the UIA will contain information about how to protest and appeal payment determinations. Letters from the treasury or the UIA will always include the names of

departmental leadership at the top.

Anyone with questions about their state debts should call the Treasury Collections Service Center at (517) 6365265. Anyone with a consumer complaint or who believes they have been the victim of a scam can file a complaint with the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Team by calling (517) 335-7599.

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CRIME WATCH Troy bank robbed

Police are searching for a suspect accused of robbing the PNC Bank at 725 E. Big Beaver Road at 4:27 p.m. June 23.

According to the Troy police, the male suspect entered the bank and slid an envelope across the desk with a note demanding money “so no one would get hurt.” The teller put the money in the envelope, and the suspect was last seen fleeing the bank on foot.

Charges pending blood test following hit-and-run crash

Troy police officers responded to reports of a crash at 12:30 a.m. June 19 near the intersection of Rochester Road and East Big Beaver Road. They were informed that a second vehicle had fled the scene.

Shortly afterward, officers were flagged down by a passerby in the parking lot of 3331 Rochester Road where they observed a 2021 GMC Yukon with heavy front-end damage, two flat tires and smoke coming from the engine compartment.

Officers spoke to the registered owner of the vehicle, who was standing nearby, and asked him what had happened. The owner said he had been driving and hit something, but did not know what he had hit. Officers noted the driver, a 36-year-old Troy man, was slurring his words, and there was an odor of intoxicants coming from his person.

During an inventory search of the driver’s vehicle, officers discovered marijuana throughout the passenger compartment. A search warrant was obtained for a blood draw for testing.

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Drunk driving leads to crash

Alcohol has been blamed for a vehicle crash that occurred at 11:46 p.m. June 23 near the intersection of Maple and Livernois roads.

Police said they observed a 2010 Ford Fusion with heavy crash damage consistent with rear-ending another vehicle. The driver, a 36-year-old Utica man, said he had been texting at the time of the accident, but officers noted signs of intoxication.

The driver submitted to a preliminary breath test, with a blood alcohol level of 0.374%.

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Olivier Thirot, the chief financial officer of Kelly Services, spoke to the students and said that they were doing the most important step in securing a successful future: investing in themselves.

“It helps them learn how to present themselves and sell themselves. You need to sell yourself, not only for a job, but also for many things in your life. The more they can learn about that, the more confident they can be.”

He presented four of the students with scholarships at the end of the day. All the Developing KIDS students in a college undergraduate program could apply for the scholarships. The top selectees were then interviewed by a board of Kelly executives.

“We had a team to select the best and most interesting students for the scholarships,” said Thirot. “We have four winners, the first two getting $10,000, and the third and fourth get $5,000. We also will help them up through the end of their undergraduate studies. It’s a longtime commitment on our part, and it’s something we will do each year. … We also offer chances for all the students the opportunity for internships so they can prepare themselves for their futures, earn a little money, and learn how to work in a professional environment.”

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the scholarships were Chaya Bantom, who received $5,000; Taleia Butler, who received $5,000; and Ariel Carter, who received $10,000.

Kion Weaver was the final student who received a scholarship, taking home $10,000. He said the scholarship will help him achieve more and help him take the next steps of his life.

“I want to thank everybody who believed in me and helped me pursue greatness,” he remarked. “Since I received the scholarship, I am now planning on going into the master’s program for business administration at Oakland University, where I am now a junior. I hope this will also let me branch out and do more in the community.”

He added that even without the scholarship, Developing KIDS has helped him more than he could describe.

“It’s truly a blessing to receive this opportunity,” said Weaver. “I couldn’t have done it without Kelly or without Developing KIDS; I’ve been in the program since I was 8 years old. I went through rough times growing up, but I can finally advocate for my community and help future generations be better and be their true selves.”

The partnership with Kelly began with a personal connection between the Developing KIDS team and the company.

“My husband, who is now on our board of directors but was not when we started this program, was employed here at Kelly,” said Johnson. “He shared what he was a part of at Developing KIDS and how he was involved in community service efforts around Detroit, and some introductions were made.”

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a permit as well throughout the state of Michigan.”

Mark Vanderwep, the education and training manager for Troy’s Rose Pest Solutions, said the law was changed largely to streamline enforcement and to give homeowners more options.

“A lot of people have been trapping these animals for a long time. Widening this list is making it legally official for homeowners to do this and do so safely,” he said. “You want laws that can be followed. This will also lessen the paperwork burden and bureaucracy to monitor and enforce these rules. It’s legislation that sides with property owners and gives them more autonomy.”

“Previously, these species that were added required a written permit from the DNR to remove them from your property,” Funk added.

“Part of the reason, I believe, is because the amount of time it took to apply for the permit and get it processed would take far more time than it would take to address the issue and in the meantime people’s properties were getting damaged. Other states have similar rules, so the Michigan DNR looked at those rules The changes were approved on May 11.

“The rules are a little tough to follow,” he said. “In general, for it to be legal, you can use live traps where you put it outside and it usually lures them in with a food smell before snapping shut when the animal steps on the trigger. It’s easy and it’s relatively cheap, starting at $40 or $50. Then you have a live animal in a trap, but you can’t just legally let them go down the road.

“You can hunt certain animals, but that has to be in season and usually with a permit of its own,” he said.

Since animals cannot be released on public land or other private property without expressed permission, this means the animal will likely have to be euthanized.

“To stay within the confines of the law, you either need to let it go on your own property, or another property if you have written permission to do so. They usually can’t be taken across county lines, especially with racoons since the concern is rabies spreading through them,” said Vanderwep. “They could call a company to pick the animal up if they didn’t want to pay us to trap it, but they would pay us to take it and put it down. There aren’t many legal ways to euthanize it themselves since it has to be done in a humane way. You can’t just drown an animal, for instance. Even pest control companies have very strict guidelines for it. We use CO2 to knock the animal out and then humanely euthanize it.”

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Small nuisance animals such as squirrels may now be trapped without a permit according to new rules passed by the Michigan DNR. Funk said that while there are some organizations that will accept live animals to try and humanely relocate them, they are few and far between and she does not know of any in the metro Detroit area. Her suggestion would be to call professionals to handle the situation whenever possible.

“People can call us to ask about methods,” she said. “They can call us at (248) 688-9703.

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Ryan Werenka, a teacher at Troy High School, has been selected as one of six educators in C-SPAN’s 2023 Teacher Fellowship program.

For the second year, Werenka will collaborate with C-SPAN’s education relations team this summer to create content for CSPAN Classroom, the network’s free online resource for teachers, students and the public.

“C-SPAN’s educator community represents some of the finest teachers in the country,” Craig McAndrew, director of C-SPAN education relations, said in an email. “We’re

excited to work closely with Ryan again this summer, during our 30th annual teacher fellowship, to expand and improve our digital educational offerings for teachers and students across the country.”

Werenka said he is glad to once again be working in the program and making a difference in classrooms all over the country.

Werenka “I was really, really excited,” he remarked. “It is such an opportunity to work with C-SPAN and network with teachers from around the country. I was one of five last year and one of six this year.

The people you’re with are the cream of the

crop, so to be counted among them is a real blessing.”

Werenka said he is focusing on creating preparation materials for students as they study for Advanced Placement exams.

“The classes I teach, half the exam score is on four written free-response questions,” he said. “I’ve noticed that a lot of students struggle with this written part of the exam.

Since the College Board has rewritten the exam so many times … they don’t have many (available) prep questions. I have gone through it so many times, I know how to prepare students for the test, and I want to provide that insight and preparation material to other educators. … This year I am doing more quantitative analysis, which is

looking at things like graphs and maps and answering questions based on that. Those are some of the prompts the written questions are usually based off of.”

His projects are based on the same test prep resources he provides for his own students.

“I teach AP U.S. government and AP comparative government, and I am working with another teacher from California to create some of these new resources,” Werenka explained. “My students scored higher than all the averages for the state and country, so I think those practice questions really come in handy.”

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The family had just driven by the Graceland home of superstar singer Elvis Presley in Memphis.

“Elvis was still alive,” Romano said, remembering a family member who snapped a

photo of his mom, Suzanne Romano, with Graceland in the background. “I saw this car for sale. I kept looking at it and looking at it.

I had never seen one before.”

Romano’s grandfather, Leonard A. Davis — a car buff himself — jotted down the phone number of the seller. Davis called the owner, made a deal and ultimately purchased the two-door Metropolitan for Romano, who was only 12 at the time and too young to get behind the wheel just yet.

“My grandpa thought it was so amus-

ing, he bought it for me,” Romano said. “It had 28,000 miles on it when he purchased it. I was used to antique cars. I grew up around them.”

Romano lived in Clarkston at the time, and Davis resided in Waterford.

“My grandpa kept this at his house in Waterford,” Romano said, who remembers many outings in the convertible with his grandfather. “I used to spend the summers there on Watkins Lake. He would take us for ice cream just about every night. We could

put three (people) across in front and two kids in the back. I loved it.”

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Davis was a noted antique car restorer.

He also had a star-studded moment when he portrayed Henry Ford in a couple of scenes in the 50th anniversary feature film “The American Road.” The black-and-white movie was produced in 1953 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Ford Motor Co. The production mixes archival footage with reenactments. Romano has still photos of Davis’ shots in the film.

“The movie was shown at Greenfield Village and Ford events,” Romano said. “It’s free on YouTube.”

Romano’s mom upholstered the seats on the Metropolitan. Although he’s not Catholic, Romano decorated the car’s dashboard with a number of religious symbols, including the Virgin Mary.

“When I was a kid, all the Catholics had them on their dashboards. I started collecting them,” he said, adding they also remind him of the song “Plastic Jesus” from the Paul Newman movie “Cool Hand Luke.” “It was a fun song. It always stuck in my head.”

Romano only takes out the two-door

Metropolitan occasionally when “I just feel like driving it.”

“The farthest I’ve gone is Port Huron or Ypsilanti. It has 37,000 miles on it now,” Romano said. “The car is so quirky and fun.

It just makes you feel good. For as little as it is, the turning radius is like a Mack truck.

The fenders all have lowrider cutouts.”

Through his research, Romano is quite the historian on the 1960 AMC Metropolitan. According to Romano, the Metropolitan is an American automobile that was assembled at the Longbridge Plant in Birmingham, England.

“The doors were interchangeable to save money. It does have this fun little feature: Underneath the dashboard, there’s a ventilation door to let air in,” Romano said.

The car event he enjoys the most is the Ypsilanti Orphan Car Show held every year.

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Council, mayor and Public Works Department asking for a field and batting cages. I included census data about how the city population is going and that this sport is very popular in terms of where its demographics are heading.”

Rep. Sharon MacDonell, whose district in the Michigan House of Representatives includes Troy, said this was a task she knew was a priority project among the community when she was elected.

“I was very aware of this for years,” she said. “I moved here in 2005 with my family.

My family includes our two daughters, who we adopted from China, so we intentionally moved here for the diversity, which includes the large Asian community here. We were aware of people in the South Asian community asking for this. We thought that if we couldn’t get this, they might not feel welcome in this community.”

Cricket is especially popular among families hailing from India and other South Asian countries, a demographic which has grown significantly in Troy in recent decades.

“This is a sport that is dominant in South Asian countries. India, South Africa, Australia all have huge cricket followings,” Mudaliar said.

“You don’t see South Asian people living here taking part in a lot of sports here, so this will provide something in the community that they love.”

“Cricket is a huge part of the culture all over the world. In a lot of countries, it’s bigger than soccer,” added Troy resident Sadek Rahman, who manages a local team. “When many South Asians started settling in Troy about 20 years ago, the lack of a cricket field made it hard for us to share this part of our culture with our children. Now this will no longer be an obstacle.”

While there are dozens of cricket clubs and leagues for both youth and adults throughout metro Detroit, there are few fields specifically designed for the sport, and most teams and clubs have to use baseball fields instead.

Mudaliar said that this scarcity could bring business into Troy as teams and clubs will likely want to use the city’s fields for matches and tournaments.

“This is going to be a full-size field so that means that any tournament that is held for cricket can be held here, so it will bring people into the city,” he explained. “It will let us host events where people come to eat at restaurants and stay at hotels in Troy. The field can be rented, so it will self-sustain, in terms of cost. It also is another resource for people in the community to play outside and interact in an enjoyable

way. … Adding the four batting cages also will be a great resource for other sports as well, such as baseball or lacrosse.”

Finding the funding for the field was described as a team effort.

“Every year, we are asked to find important tasks in our community,” said MacDonell.

“It was Mark Miller, the city manager in Troy, who suggested this as a project in Troy. Ann Erickson Gault really kept it going at the city level. I want people to know that people in the local government really do care about this project, but it was always a matter of finding the money.”

“It was a great effort by a lot of people,” re-

marked Mudaliar. “(Troy) Mayor Ethan Baker was very receptive, Councilwoman Ann Erickson Gault has attended and taken part in a lot of cricket events in the past, Public Works Director Kurt Bovensiep put in the work to measure the dimensions needed for the field and came up with plans. Rep. MacDonell was very helpful in getting the money needed to move forward.”

The field is expected to be built in 2024.

“Thankfully, at my level, it wasn’t terribly difficult,” MacDonell said. “We just had to make a big, final push for it. I contacted people involved for over 20 years looking for this. I sent a lot of emails to the chair of appropriations.”

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“We have a workforce development program; however, this is the first time we have had to come and visit on-site for a business, especially one the size of Kelly. We had professionals talking with them and interacting with them.

It’s not just talking about careers and professional development, either. It’s also about just building a rapport with them. … The first year we did this partnership with Kelly was 2019, and the kids who went that first time are still talking about it. They remember the people they spoke with here.”

Many of the students expressed their excitement at what they learned by the end of the day.

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“We had our first meeting on July 5. So far, it is going well. We’ve already completed one project already. We hope to create eight or nine by the end of July,” Werenka said.

“I’m working as one of six fellows.”

He added that he applied for the program after enjoying being part of it last year.

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tion and door prize drawings offered by Troy Traffic Jam’s sponsors. There is no cost to attend. Registration for the pedal car race costs $15 per racer. Contact Sharon Snyder at ssnyder@thvmail.org to register. Updates and additional information are available at www. troytrafficjam.com.

Peters thinks that this year will be even better because of what they are adding.

“We’ve got two big additions this year.

The pedal car race will be a great activity a parent or grandparent works on with a child.

We thought it would be a fun family activity to add. There will be a race at 1:30 p.m. where we will race the pedal cars in three age categories: 3- to 4-year-olds, 5- to 6-yearolds, and 7- to 8-year-olds.”

Mark Lieberman is the Troy Traffic Jam board member organizing the pedal race.

“I’m on the Troy Traffic Jam board, and we were talking about what we could do to add interest and draw attention to the event.

I suggested a pedal car race,” he said. “It promotes interaction and projects between the child and their family when they get to prepare a car for the race. The idea is to create an opportunity where you are not sitting

behind a screen and create something with your hands and learn about how to prepare something and then put it in the race.”

The pair were both excited about the other significant addition for this year’s event: tech talks with prominent figures from the automotive industry.

“We’re finalizing a schedule for some tech talks at the event too, which is our other big addition,” said Peters. “We’ll have Ralph Gilles, the chief design officer at Stellantis; Harlon Charles, the chief brand manager at Corvette; Kirk Bennion, a lead designer at Corvette; and Joel Piaskowski, the lead designer for the Mustang. They are top designers in the industry. They will bring some brand-new cars out to show off some new and exciting creations, and people will have a Q&A with them. They’re still working on what they can bring out, but we will have special showstoppers that are really impressive.”

“We had some relationships with the automotive community at large. I’ve been in it for 45 years,” added Lieberman. “Combined with that is that those who are speaking believe in the event too. It’s a great venue, a good cause to gather together and celebrate automobiles, and our speakers want to share their experiences.”

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“The cars on display are great,” she said. “We have antiques like Model Ts, classics like your ’57 Chevy, muscle cars like SS Supercharger, and even high performance vehicles like Corvettes and Stingrays. You could have a car from 100 years ago sitting next to a new Corvette. It’s a great mix.”

Cars roll in around 7 a.m., and the event will open to the public at 10 a.m., finishing at 3 p.m.

“We have pedal tracks laid out, with different lengths per age,” said Lieberman.

“There’s a LeMans-style start where they run up to the cars and jump in and start. The tracks are going to be right in front of the Columbia Center Building. It will be coned off. It will be a pretty exciting event.”

Both Peters and Lieberman encouraged the public to attend, whether this would be their first Troy Traffic Jam or their 15th.

“The event is constantly growing and evolving. Make sure you’re here this year, because you will see things you haven’t seen if you’ve come previous years,” Lieberman remarked. “This is a car show that brings together vehicles from every era and every category, so you will see something there you haven’t seen before. You have everyone there

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A pedal car race around the Columbia Center in Troy will be among the new additions to this year’s Troy Traffic Jam car show. from hobbyists to those who are hardcore collectors.”

“We’ve got a fantastic free event that has a lot of depth to it,” Peters added. “You can get something to eat, see some cool cars, take part in the pedal car race, and hear the engineers. It will be a full day of fun.”

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The best option, according to Funk, is to minimize the risk of having conflicts with nuisance animals in the first place.

“Ways that people can discourage animals from taking up residence or doing damage include not leaving animal food like for pets outside,” she said. “You can make sure garbage cans are locked. If you are trying to keep woodchucks away, you can spread cat litter around the area, so the smell discourages them from approaching.

“We encourage people to use these methods before they turn to trapping or killing. We can avoid these issues just by changing what we do around our homes and properties,” she said.

“The best advice for any human-pest conflict is to avoid it, if possible,” Vanderwep added. “If you’ve got a bird feeder and you’re sick of the squirrels ruining it, you can put it on a pole where the birds can fly to but the squirrels can’t climb. Don’t keep food or plants around that might attract them. You can prevent your garbage from attracting them and so forth.”

Funk wants Michigan residents to be well versed in the law before they take action to confront the wild animals that may be giving them trouble.

“We are not making a statement on this law, so we just want people to know about the change,” she said. “If someone is going to do this, they need to look up the rules, so they know how to proceed.”

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CITY OF TROY AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 107- TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLES The City of Troy ordains: Section 1. Short Title This Ordinance shall be known and may be cited as the 1st amendment to Chapter 107- Traffic and Motor Vehicles.

Section 2. Amendment to Ordinance Sections 13 and 14 are added to Chapter 107- Traffic and Motor Vehicles, as follows: 107.13

1) A nonresident owner or registrant of a motor vehicle or motorcycle not registered in the State of Michigan shall not operate or permit the motor vehicle or motorcycle to be operated in the State of Michigan for an aggregate of more than 30 days in any calendar year unless he or she continuously maintains security for the payment of benefits pursuant to the Michigan Motor Vehicle Personal and Property Protection Statute (MCL 500.3101 to MCL 500.3103).

2) An owner or registrant of a motor vehicle or motorcycle with respect to which security is required, who operates the motor vehicle or motorcycle or permits it to be operated upon a public highway or place open to the public in the City of Troy, without having in full force and effect security complying with the Michigan Motor Vehicle Personal and Property Protection Statute (MCL 500.3101 to 500.3103), is guilty of a misdemeanor. A person who operates a motor vehicle or motorcycle upon a public highway in the City of Troy with the knowledge that the owner or registrant does not have the required security in full force and effect is guilty of a misdemeanor. A person convicted of a misdemeanor under this section shall be fined not more than $500.00, imprisoned for not more than 90 days, or both.

3) The failure of a person to produce evidence that a motor vehicle or motorcycle has in full force and effect security complying with the Michigan Motor Vehicle Personal and Property Protection Statute (MCL 500.3101 to 500.3103), on the date of the issuance of the citation, creates a rebuttable presumption in a prosecution under subsection (2) that the motor vehicle or motorcycle did not have in full force and effect security complying with the Michigan Motor Vehicle Personal and Property Protection Statute (MCL 500.3101 to 500.3103) on the date of the issuance of the citation.

CITY OF TROY COUNTY OF OAKLAND, STATE OF MICHIGAN NOTICE OF LAST DAY FOR FILING NOMINATION PETITIONS FOR: LOCAL OFFICES IN THE CITY OF TROY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the City Clerk will receive nomination petitions for City of Troy Local City Offices at City Hall, 500 West Big Beaver Road, Troy, Michigan until 4:00 PM on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, and that THE LAST DAY FOR FILING WITHDRAWAL DEADLINE elapses at 4:00 PM on Friday, July 28, 2023.

Petitions for Local City Offices shall contain at least sixty (60) signatures of registered electors of the City. Candidates must also submit an Affidavit of Identity & Receipt of Filing and an Annual Full Disclosure Statement.

The Municipal Non-Partisan Election is scheduled in the City of Troy, County of Oakland, State of Michigan, on Tuesday, MAYOR Vote for One (1) – Four (4) Year Term

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Parking on Public or Private Property. It shall be unlawful for any person to park a motor vehicle: 1) Off the street or roadway or any privately- owned property, without the express or implied consent, authorization, or ratification of the owner, holder, occupant, lessee, agent, or trustee of such property.

3) No person shall drive upon, park or stand any vehicle between the curb or curb line and the lot line nearest the street, said area being commonly known as lawn extension, whether or not any sidewalk or curb is actually in place on such street.

CITY COUNCIL MEMBER Vote for Three (3) - Four (4) Year Terms _____________________________________ M. Aileen Dickson, MMC, MiPMC II City Clerk (248) 524-3316 POSTED: Friday, June 9, 2023 PUBLISHED: Thursday, July 13, 2023 0180-2328

4) It shall be unlawful for the owner or operation of any commercial vehicle, truck or trailer, to park the same for a period exceeding one hour upon any residential street in the City of Troy, unless such vehicles are being used for the purpose of delivering or picking up goods, wares, merchandise, or materials or is being used in connection with servicing any residences located adjacent to the street upon which said vehicles are parked and then only for such period as is necessary to complete the service. Commercial vehicles include all motor vehicles used for transportation of passengers for hire, or constructed or used for transportation of goods, construction materials, wares or merchandise, and all motor vehicles designed and used for drawing other vehicles that are not constructed to carry a load independently or any part of the weight of a vehicle or load being drawn. Commercial vehicle does not include a personal vehicle operated by a transportation network company driver.

5) A person who violates this section is responsible for a civil infraction.

CITY OF TROY THE 2023 BOARD OF REVIEW FOR THE CITY OF TROY WILL MEET AT THE CITY OFFICES CONFERENCE ROOM E 500 WEST BIG BEAVER ROAD ON: TUESDAY,

4) An owner or operator of a motor vehicle or motorcycle who supplies or produces false insurance documentation of coverage that is required by the Michigan Motor Vehicle Personal and Property Protection Statute (MCL 500.3101 to 500.3103), or who uses or produces an altered, fraudulent, or counterfeit certificate of insurance in response to a request from any authorized person, is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days and a fine of not more than $500 or both.

2) Off the street or roadway on any public property without the express or implied consent, authorization, or ratification of the authorized public authorities.

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Mandatory Motor Vehicle Insurance; Penalties; Failure to Produce Evidence; Production of False Evidence; Rebuttable Presumption.

Section 3. Repeal All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this ordinance full force and effect.

Section 4. Savings

JULY 18, 2023 - 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Be advised that the City of Troy, 2023 Board of Review will hold a meeting on the above date and time in Conference Room E at Troy City Hall, 500 W. Big Beaver – Troy, Michigan – (248) 524-3311. The purpose of this meeting is to review qualified errors including clerical errors and mutual mistakes of fact for the 2023 City of Troy Assessment Roll.

This notice is hereby posted as required by Section 4 of the Open Meetings Act (MCLA 15.261 et seq.).

All proceedings pending, and all rights and liabilities existing, acquired or incurred, at the time this Ordinance takes effect, are hereby saved. Such proceedings may be consummated under and according to the ordinance in force at the time such proceedings were commenced. This ordinance shall not be construed to alter, affect, or abate any pending prosecution, or prevent prosecution hereafter instituted under any ordinance specifically or impliedly repealed or amended by this ordinance adopting this penal regulation, for offenses committed prior to the effective date of this ordinance; and new prosecutions may be instituted and all prosecutions pending at the effective date of this ordinance may be continued, for offenses committed prior to the effective date of this ordinance, under and in accordance with the provisions of any ordinance in force at the time of the commission of such offense.

Section 5. Severability Clause Should any word, phrase, sentence, paragraph or section of this Ordinance be held invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining provisions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect, and any such ruling shall not affect any other provisions of this Ordinance not specifically included in such ruling.

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This Ordinance shall become effective ten (10) days from the date hereof or upon publication, whichever shall later occur.

This Ordinance is enacted by the Council of the City of Troy, Oakland County, Michigan, at a Regular Meeting of the City

NOTICE: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in this meeting should contact the City Clerk at (248) 524-3316 at least two working days in advance of the meeting. An attempt will be made to make reasonable accommodation

Council held at City Hall, 500 W. Big Beaver, Troy, MI, on the Twenty-sixth day of June, 2023. __________________________________ Ethan D. Baker, Mayor

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Auctions

Garage/Yard Sale

OFFERINGS AROUND MICHIGAN

CLINTON TOWNSHIP

AUCTION Boyne City Estate Auction closing Monday, July 17. 1956 Chris Craft, 1986 Zimmer Golden Spirit, collectibles, household, etc.

Preview Sunday, July 16. Load out Thursday July 20. MichiganAuction. com for bidding.

Coins, Silver, Knives, Guns, Ammo, Tractors, Implements, Coleman lanterns, Unique primitives. Bidding is open! Visit the new industry leading johnpeckauctions.com. Also now featuring the online gun shop. Selling?

Call John 989-345-4866 2013 GMC Yukon 1500 4WD, Honda VTX 1300 Motorcycle, Racing leathers from AMA hall of famer Randy Goss, Yanmar GT14 diesel garden tractor, Shopsmith, Antiques, Tools & more! Online consignment auction July 13-17, 2023. Details & bid at: www.NarhiAuctions.com 810-266-6474.

For Rent or Lease MOTOR CITY

MOBILE HOME PARK

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

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586.600.1108

Homes To Share TROY, Efficiency Private Room/Bath, Off Street Parking, Particially Finished, Hardwood Floors, AC, Ceiling Fan, Large Closet, $650/mo. incl. Utilities,

Immediate Occupancies 1/Bedroom $1,200 & 2/Bedrooms $1,600 For Sale

Call 586-756-8280

2017 Ram 1-ton diesel crew cab; Kawasaki Mule; 42” Tree spade; Case knife/vibrating plow; 32’ snowmobile trailer; Generator; more. Sponseller Online Equipment Auction ends July 11, 2023. Bid. ShwerwoodAuctionServiceLLC.com 1-800-835-0495

Antiques & Collectibles BUYING

Coins, Sport Cards & Stamps Collections

Top $$$ Call 248-471-4451

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 Published: July 12, 2023

plastic, with warranty. Retail cost $3,995.00, sacrifice for $875.00.

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SUB-SALE July 21st-22nd, 9-4pm, Windmill Pointe Condos, Between Hayes & Garfield off 17-Mile Tools/Householditems/Vintage/Antiques!

NO Parking in Front of Mailboxes/Driveways!

Moving Sales MOVING/GARAGE SALE

July 15th-16th, 9-5pm, 33732 Sebastian Lane Dr. Sterling Heights, Some Furniture etc.

POLE BARNS 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!

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Dogs & Cats For Sale USE Happy Jack® DD-33 on dogs & cats to kill fleas and deer ticks on contact.

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AKC Bichon Frise Puppies, All Shots, Dewormed, 3 months, $800, Kennel Closing!

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Management Consultant (Troy, MI and various unanticipated locations throughout the U.S.) Coordinating work stream activities across multiple implementation site; Ensure work stream activities progress according to plan; Ensure delays/issues are identified, take mitigating actions. Qualified candidates will possess Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or closely related field + 3 years’ exp as Lead Consultant or any related position in financial analysis and consulting. Must have 3 years’ exp in SAP analysis, deployment, testing, training, data migration support, conducting fit and gap analysis, end-to-end SAP implementations in FI and CO processes. Must have managerial exp in solution design, implementation, communication of SAP projects. Telecommuting is acceptable. Work may occur anywhere within the U.S. To apply mail resume to Attn: Eric Ibarra, D4M International, 101 W. Big Beaver Road, 14th Floor, Troy, MI 48084. Use Ref. Code MG1.

Senior SAP Consultant (Troy, MI and various unanticipated locations throughout the U.S.) Gather, document business requirements, workflow, processes in purchasing, manufacturing, plant maintenance, quality management, supply chain, inventory management areas including reviewing production schedules; Conduct gap analysis between business requirements and software, make recommendations for SAP software implementation strategy. Qualified candidates will possess 5 yrs’ exp as Business Management Consultant or any related position in SAP consulting and analysis. Must have 5 yrs’ exp conducting gap analysis, SAP software implementation strategy, evaluating performance requirements, supporting SAP solutions, working with SAP Modules Production Planning, Procurement, Inventory Management, Plant Maintenance, Quality, Sales, Supply Change SAP Logistic Execution. Telecommuting is acceptable. Work may occur anywhere within the U.S. To apply mail resume to Attn: Eric Ibarra, D4M International, 101 W. Big Beaver Road, 14th Floor, Troy, MI 48084. Use Ref. Code AG1.

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Cloud Engineer (Network/Systems administrator): Mgmt/admnstn of AWS services, CLI, EC2, VPC, S3, ELB Glacier, Route 53, Cloudtrail, IAM, Trusted Advisor Services; Code/Script app mgmt tools & monitors; Automate, Configure, deploy on AWS & Data cntrs; EC2, Cloud watch, Cld Formtn & managing sec. groups on AWS; Puppet configuration mgmt, VPN connection between Data Center & AWS; Buldg S3 buckets for storage; sys /ntwk sec; Est/verify SFTP connections Premisys to apps; winscp and putty. Reqd MS in CS/Inf. Tech/reltd Engg/reltd + 6 mths exp as PA/SA/Network Admin/rltd or BS in CS/Inf.Tech/rltd Engg/rltd + 60 mths exp. Comp Slry. CV to ACS IT Inc, 850 Stephenson Hwy, Suite 303A, Troy, MI 48083 0023-2328

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PIPEFITTER APPRENTICESHIP

Key Account Engineering Manager, GROB Systems, Troy, MI. Desg & devel, product lines incl high prod CNC machines & machining centers, flexible automation & mfg systems, assembly equip solutions, transfer machines, ancillary & leak test machines, gantries & automation, and complete assembly lines for engine and transmission assembly. Travel to GROB’s mfg facility (project team mtgs, equip acceptance runoffs & present cust presentations). Bach. degree in Mech Eng, Mech Eng Tech, or related eng discipline. Will accept education & exp equiv to Bach degree. Also req. 5 years’ exp working in machine tool industry.

See full job descript & apply online at www.joingrob.com.

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Siemens Industry Software, Inc. seeks Software Engineer Advanced [MULTIPLE POSITIONS] for its Troy, MI location. Design, develop, modify, and implement software programming for products (both internal and external) with focus on surpassing customer expectations, on achieving high quality and on-time delivery. Developing and supporting Teamcenter software solutions using C++ or Java or web technologies like Angular, react and scripting languages.

To apply, email resume to recruiting.disw@siemens.com.

Reference 368262 code.

The JATC for the Pipefitting Industry and Pipefitters, Steamfitters, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Service Local Union #636 of the United Association will be accepting applications for our Construction Apprenticeship beginning Wednesday, May 31,2023, through July 20, 2023. Application dates and times will be as followed: Monday, Wednesday & Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., with Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 10 & Saturday June 24, from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

1. Qualifications necessary for an applicant to be considered are: A. Must be 18 years or older.

B. A valid driver’s license C. High School diploma or high school equivalency (GED) certificate.

D. Have an 85% or better combined score of these 3 tests WORK KEYS MATHMATICS WORK KEYS GRAPHIC LITERACY AND WIESEN MECHANICAL APPTITUDE TEST within one year of August 1st, 2023.

2. For details of the application process see our web page at www.pipefitters636tc.org 3. Applications may be downloaded and filled out or picked up at the training center but MUST be turned in in person at the Training Center. a. There is a $45.00 testing fee if you schedule your tests with us at Schoolcraft Community College. That will be collected when turning in the application. b. You may also schedule the testing on your own at participating Community Colleges.

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THIS IS A DRUG FREE PROGRAM. AN INDIVIDUAL TENTATIVELY SELECTED FOR ENTRANCE INTO THE PROGRAM AFTER TESTING AND INTERVIEW WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT TO A DRUG TEST. SO THERE IS NO MISUNDERSTANDING AS TO MARIJUANA/CANNABIS (MARIJUANA), TESTING POSITIVE FOR MARIJUANA IN ANY FORM FOR ANY REASON WILL BE CONSIDERED A FAILED TEST AND YOU WILL NOT BE ADMITTED TO THE PROGRAM. THIS APPLIES EVEN IF YOU WERE INSTRUCTED BY A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL TO USE MARIJUANA (WITH OR WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION), USED IT TOPICALLY OR IN ANY OTHER MANNER (FOR EXAMPLE, CBD LOTIONS, INHALED OIL CONCENTRATES, ETC), OR WERE NEAR OTHERS

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The Pipefitting Industry Training Center is located at 636 Executive Drive in Troy, MI between John R. and Dequindre, north of E. 14 Mile Road. PH: 248-585-0636.

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Accept all major credit cards.

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20yrs-Experience

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Rotten Wood Replacement Specialist All Types of Wood Repair Fascia, Soffit & Siding Painted to Match AMG Applied Services

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

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Established 1999 Driveways/Garage Floors/Patios, etc.

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

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

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Elite Concrete Services, LLC. 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 0026-2242

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THE bathroom of your dreams for as little as $149/month! BCI Bath & Shower. Many options available. Quality materials & professional installation. Senior & Military Discounts Available. Limited Time Offer - FREE virtual in-home consultation now and SAVE 15%! Call Today! 1-877-957-1264

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Cleaning Service

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Multi-Service-House Cleaning-Specialist!

30th-year/experience Wall/washing/windows, more services offered.

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***** Make the Right choice with organic cleaning!

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Crew Members, Managers & Assistant Managers.

Restaurant & Management Experience Preferred.

•Sign on Bonus •Competitive Pay •Advancement Opportunities •Flexible Scheduling •Friendly Work Environment

CALL TODAY!

586-216-2124

Cleaning Service

Electrical

CLEANING LADY

BEST-Price-Period

with 10-yr experience is looking for work. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly Excellent references.

Flexible hours.

Bonded & insured.

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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.

Decks/Patios

Hotchkiss Electric

COMPLETE DECK MAINTENANCE

Lic.#6211028

Our 30th Year!

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

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marathonpowerwash.com

2023 SPECIALS

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

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RETIRED MASTER DRYWALL FINISHER Willing To Do Your Small Job Repairs.

Professional Drywall, Hanging, Taping.

W/35yrs. experience.

Free-estimates.

Rick or Shon (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

586-291-3143

MASTER ELECTRICIAN JIM

586-582-9320 (Cell) Over 30 Years Exp. New Installation Work Repairs Troubleshooting Electrical Upgrades Code Corrections

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

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(direct cell phone #) Panel upgrades, generators, hot tubs, 220 lines.

ALL SERVICE Licensed & Insured Dependable, quality work!

License#-6111359

Fence Service ELEGANT FENCE & SUPPLY

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Garage Door Service

Gutters GUTTERS & WINDOW CLEANING

GARAGE DOOR TUNE UP SPECIAL $75.00

INSURED TOM MICOLI

313-656-9402

• Garage doors, Openers, Broken Springs repaired!

• Entry, Storm Doors, Patio Doors Installed/Serviced

Hauling & Waste Removal

• 16x7-2 car door special starting at $1,450.00 INSTALLED

CALL JAMES THE DOORMAN AT 586.215.8138

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For more information, please visit our website at: www.pipefitters636tc.org.

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Gutters *”STEVE'S SEAMLESS GUTTERS”. Made & installed on the spot.

5”&6” Gutter Cleaning.

Tree trimming, exterior painting, power washing.

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20% off Entire Purchase.

Plus 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-866-495-1709

GB GOLDEN BUILT Seamless Gutters and Downspouts Remove/Replace Gutter Guards Free Estimates Licensed/Insured Over 30 Years in Business

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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

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Since 1999 Roofing, Siding, Gutters and More!

Reliable Ask, We Might Do It! FREE ESTIMATES

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Lawn Maintenance

Landscaping & Water Gardens

2023 SPRING 586-260-5218

Credit Cards Accepted

Drainage System Professionals New Construction Yard Drainage Grading Sod/Seed Retaining Walls Walkways Patios Paver Maintenance FREE ESTIMATES

Senior & Military Discounts

Summer is here!

Call Today!

DOLL'S LANDSCAPING

Sod Installation, Shrub & Tree-Trimming, Planting, Removal.

Mulch, Garden Retainer Walls, Porch Steps, Raise Backyards/Drain Tiles, Pavers, Powerwashing Sealing, Power rake, Aeration, Seeding, Debris Removal

586-634-0033

Thru July 31st

FREE Paint

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Ask for Tony! 248-894-5804

Roofing

Pet Services

SUPREME OUTDOOR SPECIALISTS Lawn Maintenance, Landscaping, Paver, Patios, Retaining Walls, Cement Work, Shrub/Tree Trimming & Removal, Mulching, Sprinklers, 35 Years in Business Free-Estimates

586-727-3924

Painting PAINTING by-GPC

MASTER-PAINTER DRYWALL/PLASTER •Restoration/Repairs •Painting! •Painting!

•Interior/Exterior •Wallpaper Hanging •Wallpaper Removal Senior-Rates We-Do-It-All! B.B.B/A+Rating 30-yrs, Licensed/Insured Free-Estimates Owner-Robert

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

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

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COMPLETE YARD SERVICES Shrub trimming, weed removal, mulch, topsoil, stone installed. Black edging, retaining walls, sod, brick paving, grading, grass seed, much more.

40-yrs exp. Insured Check out our website: ceddysnowand landscaping.com

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OUTDOOR SERVICES

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FREE Camera with Drain Cleaning

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Painting

Painting

(586)795-8122

WOW PAINTING

Chris Cronin Painting & Staining Inc. Professional quality.

586.899.3555 (Direct) 248.566.6460 (Office)

(586)229-4267 American Painting

•Residential •Commercial.

•Interior & Exterior •Power Washing •Insurance, •Drywall, •Plaster Repair, •Senior-discounts.

•Guaranteed-work.

•25-yrs experience.

Interior-exterior.

Power-washing, deck sealing. Insured, References.

Free estimates.

MC/VI/DC/AX accepted.

Residential/Commercial

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

Custom-Painting, Commercial/Residential, interior/exterior.

Drywall-repair, paper removal, carpentry.

30-yr.-exp. Free estimates, senior discounts, insured.

Credit-cards accepted.

586-722-8381 Now Hiring!!!

Plumbing

Powerwashing

586.421.5520 586.524.6752 ANDY'S PLUMBING

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25-Years Experience Licensed/Insured Call Us Today For All Your Plumbing Needs!!

Serving The Tri-County-Area

10%/Senior/Military/Discounts

Lic#-8004254

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248-990-5388

wowpaintingmi.com

Plumbing

PEAK PAINTING

0355-2235

586-420-3531

Brickpaving, Patio, Walkways, Driveways, Porches, Repairs, Powerwash, Rock Installation, Mulch, Sod, Complete Landscape Design.

BERG BROS. LLC.

Family Owned & Operated

Repairs & Installation Master Plumber • Fully Licensed & Insured Senior Citizen & Military Discounts 100% Guarantee

Complete Interior/Exterior

0325-2302

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Motor City Plumbing & Drain

2 BROTHERS PAINTING

TOTAL BRICKPAVING LANDSCAPING PROS

Tree Service

0058-2328

MR. BACKSPLASH

Plumbing

Painting

Landscaping & Water Gardens

Take t h

Kitchens/ Cabinets/ Countertops

Licensed Plumber Re-piping, Water Heaters, Drain Cleaning, Plumbing Repairs, Gas Lines.

Sprinkler Backflow Testing Fast Friendly Service Lic#8112407

586-823-9744

MASTER PLUMBER

Sewer & Drain Service.

Remodeling, repairs, new installations.

Free estimates, senior rates.

35+yrs exp.

Call Paul

248-904-5822 Lic.#8109852

Roofing AA4DABLE ROOFING

Hurry-up & Save Big-$$$$!

SPRING-SPECIALSClean-up, Up to 30%-Off!!!

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30yrs-Experience

586-822-5100

WATERWORK Plumbing.com •Drain Cleaning •Sewer Camera •Water Heaters •Sump Pumps •Backflow Testing

248-542-8022

586-431-0591

Same Day Emergency Service Available Reliable/Experienced License#8003885

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

586-291-2647

-Commercial & Residential Roof Repairs -Full Roof Replacement (Shingles) -Flat Roof Replacement -24/7 Emergency Repairs -Eavestroughs (Gutters) and Leaf Guard Installations.

586-733-3004

cityroofinginc@gmail.com

MICHAEL NORTON BUILDER

Windows-SidingGutters-Roofing All Phases of Home Renovation $500-Off Any Complete Roof or Siding Job Free-Estimates Licensed/Insured Specializing in Insurance Claims Family Owned/Operated Since 1965

586-436-9600

REPLACE your roof with the best looking and longest lasting material ?

Steel from Erie Metal Roofs! Three styles and multiple colors available.

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“Fully insured, highly referred.”

Senior discounts.

Tree-removal, stump grinding, tree-trimming, hedging, shaping, Emergency-Service Residential/Commercial Free estimates!

(586)262-3060

586-260-5218 Tree Removal, Stump Grinding, Storm Damage, Tree Trimming/ Shaping, Debris Removal, Insured and Bonded.

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35%-Spring-DISCOUNT INSURED, Emergency Storm Damage, Large Tree Removals, Trimming, Stump Grinding, Season-Firewood, Free-Estimates.

10% Senior-Discounts.

-FREE-WOOD-CHIPS-

(586)216-0904 www.davestree andshrub.com

ELITE TREE SERVICE

"Bringing 30 years of experience to your door!"

Tree trimming, removals & stump grinding. Insured & FREE estimates with fair prices!

Firewood For Sale

586-756-0757

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

You’re Invited...

The Ford Summer Blo ck Party & Ford Tech Tour has returned and is coming to Dean Sellers Ford on Tuesda y, July 18th. Join us from noon to 4pm for food, fun & refreshm en ts. While you’re here, register for an ad ditional $500 off your next new Ford*. You can also register for a chance to win $5000** ! The WOMC street team will be here giving away prizes to lucky winners and we’ll have Ford product spec ialists here conducting tec hnology demos and answering questio ns. Also, check out ou r HUGE selection of new Ford vehicles & the great deals we have.

REGISTER AT:

deansellersford.com SPACE IS LIMITED!

Here Comes the Summer Fun!

Join us for a summer celebration at Dean Sellers Ford to check out the new Ford line-up and learn more about the latest Ford technology.

SELLERS

DEAN YE ARS

19 48

- 2023

WHERE: DEAN SELLERS FORD @THE TROY MOTOR MALL 2600 W. MAPLE RD , TROY 48084 WHEN: TUESDAY, JULY 18TH FROM NOON to 4PM

COMPLEMENTARY PICK UP & DELIVERY FOR SERVICE CUSTOMERS

Call our Service department at 248-550-0039

2600 W. Maple Rd. | Troy Motor Mall | deansellersford.com 248-643-7500 *See dealer for details. **No purchase necessary.

0183-2328