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Turtle Woods may receive aid under Oakland County parks millage proposal

BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com

Conservation and preservation efforts for Turtle Woods may see further assistance if voters approve an Oakland County Parks and Recreation Department millage proposal on the Nov. 5 ballot.

In July, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners voted 16-3 to approve a resolution to place a millage proposal on the general election ballot. The new millage would replace Oak-

Troy Family Daze to feature its first parade

Four-day festival features rides, food and entertainment

BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com

From Sept. 12-15, community members can enjoy a wide variety of familyfriendly events and entertainment during 2024 Troy Family Daze.

The event is hosted annually by the Troy Community Foundation and has been going on in Troy since 1968, and 2024 is their 54th year. Proceeds from the festival go toward spring and fall TCF community grants. Last year, TCF was able to provide a $100,000 check to the city for the new performing arts stage at the Jeanne M. Stine Park.

“We start in February with a robust committee and break up into mini task forces to handle different aspects of the festival,” Troy Community Foundation Chair Karen Greenwood said.

On top of that, different Troy nonprofits and organizations will have the chance to promote their work at different times during this festival. Some the nonprofits that attendees can expect this year include the Stage Nature Center, 100 Women Who Care, Troy Youth Assis-

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The Turtle Woods Preserve, located on the north side of Square Lake Road, between John R and Dequindre, features a wide variety of plant and animal life.

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

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Ridgedale Players present ‘Unnecessary Farce’

BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com

Local theatergoers can expect a variety of comedic misunderstandings with the Ridgedale Players’ production of “Unnecessary Farce.”

Auditions for “Unnecessary Farce” occurred in June, and the show itself will be going on Sept. 13-15, 20-22 and 27-29, with Friday and Saturday shows starting at 8 p.m., and Sunday shows starting at 2 p.m.

The play, by Peter Slade Smith, is set in a motel room and follows the confusion and comedic errors that surround a couple of cops, a mayor and his accountant, as well as a few crooks. The play is considered a farce within the theatrical definition, which refers to shows that feature highly exaggerated and

Troy nonprofit supports immigrants, refugees in need

DONATIONS OF FURNITURE, OTHER ITEMS SOUGHT

BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com

The United Community Family Services/Chaldean American Ladies of Charity provides services and programs for those in need, particularly immigrants and refugees.

The nonprofit was established in 1961 under the name Chaldean American Ladies of Charity, with 20 women aiming to support families and individuals in need. In 2016, the board expanded their name to United Community Family Services to further show the organization’s dedication to supporting

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

Actors Brandon Drude, Anthony Dondero, Christopher Oakley and Lori Decker are at a standoff in the play.

The United Community Family Services/ Chaldean American Ladies of Charity offers a wide variety of decorative household items and furniture for clients, along with other services.

Photo by Liz Carnegie

Troy Athens defeated Berkley 20-0 Sept. 6 at Athens High School, earning its third-straight victory over the Bears. Athens shook off the rust after losing to Birmingham Seaholm 42-0 a week prior.

Troy Athens head coach Tom Cook, above, shows some praise towards senior Cameron Halberg. Junior wideout Grayson Conrad, right, signals a first down, and junior running back Cainan Hanbury, below, carries the ball.

Photos by Donna Dalziel

Young patients receive support and positivity through Bottomless Toy Chest

BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com

The Bottomless Toy Chest provides toys, crafts and hands-on activities to hospitalized pediatric patients in different hospitals all over the country.

The Troy-based nonprofit has helped young patients at 26 hospitals throughout Michigan and other states with its mission to lift the spirits and promote a positive state of mind in young cancer patients and patients with serious blood disorders by providing them with engaging, empowering activities while they are going through treatment.

As a part of their programing, the nonprofit has inpatient and outpatient toy programs that bring toys to patients undergoing treatments or procedures.

“Many of our toys are new or unused donations,” Mickey Guisewite, the executive

Photo provided by the Bottomless Toy Chest Young patients at different hospitals receive a wide variety of toys and activities from the Bottomless Toy Chest. See TOY on page 26A

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BOOKMOBILE

READY TO ROLL

The Troy Public Library Bookmobile will provide books for patrons of all ages, on-site library card registration, and outdoor programming.

The public is invited to a ribbon cutting at 5:15 p.m. Sept. 12 at Jeanne M Stine Community Park at the Troy Family Daze Touch-A-Truck free event.

The Bookmobile’s schedule can be found at www.troypl.org/information/give/donate/ bookmobile.php.

The Bookmobile was made possible by support from donors and community partners, including the Salle Owen Kaichen Trust, the Friends of the Troy Public Library, the Rotary Club of Troy, the Troy Women’s Association, and the Troy Community Foundation.

CREDIT UNION HOSTS TOY DONATION DRIVE

Cornerstone Community Financial Credit Union is running its ninth annual Pediatric Cancer Awareness toy drive, which throughout September gathers toys for baby and toddler patients fighting cancer at Children’s Hospital of Michigan.

See wishlists of toys that donors can buy for the young patients from Amazon, Target or Walmart by visiting CCFinan cial.com/toybox.

RECOVERY CELEBRATION PLANNED IN TROY

People can join Oakland Community Health Network for its 16th annual Recovery Celebration in honor of National Recovery Month 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 20 at Oakland Community Health Network’s Administrative building at 5505 Corporate Drive. The free event is family friendly and will include food, games, entertainment and more. It will feature a performance by hip-hop artist and individual in recovery Colicchie. For more information, email Anna Jessup at jessupa@oaklandchn.org or call (248) 858-9098.

ROCHESTER HILLS TO HOST ‘80S 5K FOR VICTIMS OF BROOKLANDS SPLASH PAD TRAGEDY

The city of Rochester Hills will host the “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go!” ‘80s-themed 5K fun run at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 15 in Bloomer Park.

Attendees are encouraged to don their leg warmers, neon sweatbands, and favorite ‘80s-themed T-shirt to celebrate the city’s 40th birthday. The event is open to seasoned runners, beginners and families.

Attendees will get ‘80s-themed swag, and the event will end the run with DJ Devoe spinning ‘80s hits. The event will be held rain or shine.

Registration is open at rochesterhills.org/5k. Pricing starts at $35 for adults and $15 for youth under 12. Proceeds from the event will go to the Brooklands Splash Pad Resource Fund through the Community Foundation of Greater Rochester to support the victims of the Brooklands Splash Pad tragedy.

MIKE SAVOIE VOLKSWAGEN OF TROY OPENS

Mike Savoie has announced the acquisition of Volkswagen of Troy, which will be relocating to 1828 Maplelawn Road in the Troy Motor Mall and will now be known as Mike Savoie Volkswagen of Troy.

The new dealership will be open to customers Sept. 16. According to a press release, the Mike Savoie Brand, established in 1966, is a cornerstone of the Troy Motor Mall. Mike Savoie Chevrolet is one of only two dealerships in the motor mall still owned and operated by the original family. The Chevrolet dealership is in its third generation of family ownership.

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CAR CRUISERS DRIVE INTO THEIR LANES

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — If there is a car cruise in town, chances are Gary White is there.

Last month, the Warren resident made the rounds at the Woodward Dream Cruise in Oakland County and Cruisin’ Hines in Hines Park in Wayne County.

“I’ve done the Woodward cruise every year since it started. I started that with my sons,” White said. “Hines Park is always moving. You very seldom see a traffic jam.”

He’s also a regular at the Ukrainian Cultural Center car show on Tuesday nights in Warren, and Sandbaggers on Wednesday nights in Center Line.

On Aug. 28, White brought his 1941 Plymouth Deluxe Coupe to Macomb County for the annual Shorewood Kiwanis Club of St. Clair Shores Harper Charity Cruise. Girlfriend Betsy Spence accompanied him. Amid the tires screeching on Harper, the

BOTTOM RIGHT: John Marino, pictured at the steering wheel, brought his 1967 Dodge Coronet 440 convertible to the annual Shorewood Kiwanis Club of St. Clair Shores Harper Charity Cruise Aug. 28. A number of family members and friends joined in, as did a family pet, a dachshund named John. TOP RIGHT: Gary White, of Warren, takes his 1941 Plymouth Deluxe Coupe to various car shows every week.

horns honking to celebrate the occasion and a live show from local cowboy rockers the Orbitsuns in the background, the pair enjoyed the evening. The event also raised money for local charities.

“The people here are great. You can cruise around,” White, 72, said. “I’ve gotten a lot of compliments on the car today.”

White bought his brown-and-beige model two years ago.

“It’s one that I happened to run across,” the car buff said. “I liked the two-tone.”

He did some work on it to make it road ready.

“I changed all the exhaust on it and I changed up the engine. Things like that,” he said. “We drive the car anyplace we want to go.”

White takes his car out every week, often with Spence by his side. In the early days of the Woodward Dream Cruise, White built his own car, a 1948 Chevy aero sedan. White described the aero sedan as a fastback.

See CRUISERS on page 25A

Photos by Maria Allard

land County Parks’ current 0.35-mill levy set to expire in 2029 with a new tax rate of 0.65 mills that would expire in 2043. If approved, the 0.3-mill increased rate would generate $24 million annually for investment in parks, trails, recreation programs and conservation. For a home with a taxable value of $133,000 — taxable value being generally half of a home’s market value — the 0.3-mill increase would equal around an additional $40 per year on top of the current cost for the same home of around $30 annually. The 0.65 mill is equal to 65 cents per $1,000 of taxable value. According to Oakland County Parks, if the millage is approved, it would generate around $52 million in 2024. According to the county parks department, the proposal would provide better access to county parks with free entry to the parks and dog parks — excluding pay-toplay attractions, such as golf courses, waterparks, campgrounds and off-road vehicle activities — more recreation possibilities, and upgrades and expansions to park grounds. This includes plans to expand the 15 parks within the county park system to 19, which includes Turtle Woods in Troy.

“The reason we are excited about the potential of the millage is their interest in increasing their conservation work, especially in the more populated regions of Oakland County,” Six Rivers Land Conservancy Executive Director Christopher Bunch said in an email. “As a land conservancy that is focused on land conservation as a critical need in this region, we are always excited and grateful when our public agency partners commit resources to conservation, in addition to the important work they do for more developed recreational access, opportunities and infrastructure.”

Op. Ed. Just asking for a friend.

Shakespeare said: “Hell is empty, and all the devils are here.” I would like to extend his thought to say that: “In Michigan all the asylums are shuttered, and we have elected the patients to high ofce.”

I am dismayed to see that Senator Mike Webber brags about securing $1.5 million of government funding for upgrades at the Jimmy John’s feld in Utica. I am at a loss as to why taxpayer dollars are being gifted to a private company and why this company was selected for such generosity on our behalf.

Turtle Woods is an over 70-acre protected county park on Troy School Districtowned property, and Six Rivers Land Conservancy works with Troy Schools on a land contract related to this preserve. The property is located on Square Lake Road, between John R Road and Dequindre Road, and includes wetlands and prairies that feature a wide variety of plant and animal species.

Six Rivers has the ability to negotiate a sale through the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund to the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Department as a part of their agreement with the school district. Board of Education President Karl Schmidt said the Michigan Natural Resources Trust

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Tere is a misnomer in politics that ultimately harms us all. It is the recent trend of politicians of all stripes speaking of taxpayer dollars as government money. Taxpayer dollars are not government money. Tey are the fruit of our labor, the future of our children and funds ultimately deprived from our families dedicated to the proposition that our common goals require common efort and means. Our communal wellbeing is far too important to be left to the charity of private enterprise. After all, rarely, if ever, does private enterprise build roads, fx sewers, ensure safe drinking water and the like. All these needs are accomplished through our taxpayer dollars.

In this community one shudders at the thought of turning on a sprinkler, God forbid. Doing so risks fooding your neighbor on account of our aged infrastructure. As such, my aspirations for our elected representatives are rather low. All I want is for our senator to ensure basic things such as infrastructure that works before gifting our money away to private benefactors. I don’t remember him promising to squander our fnances during his campaign. I don’t think he would have garnered much of a vote if he had.

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CRIME WATCH

Scam letter includes fraudulent check

A resident on Troywood Street reported that on Aug. 2, she received a letter in the mail stating she had won $220,000.

The letter also contained a check for $2,595.90, stating it was a processing and insurance fee. The victim contacted the phone number provided and spoke to a male who instructed her to cash the check and send them $2,000 for the processing and insurance.

The victim went to her bank, where she was informed the check was fraudulent.

Facebook Marketplace inquiry leads to deceptive apartment agreement

A resident from Portsmouth Road reported that she had posted on Facebook Marketplace looking for an apartment lease near the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and received a reply from a male claiming to have an apartment available.

Between Aug. 2 and 17, the victim signed a sublease agreement and agreed to

pay a $1,000 security deposit for him to turn the keys of the apartment over to her. The victim was instructed to send the first $500 deposit via Zelle Aug. 4 and was told that he would meet her at the apartment Aug. 10 to give her the keys once she sent the second payment.

On Aug. 10, he told the victim he was unable to make it to Ann Arbor due to work obligations, but he said he would mail the keys to her after receiving the second $500 payment.

The victim sent the second payment but never received the keys to the apartment.

Expired antivirus leads to hacking

A resident of Emerald Lake Drive reported that on Aug. 10 at 1 p.m., the antivirus software on his computer expired, and when he looked up the website to renew it, he was instead steered toward a “spoof” site.

He called the number and provided his personal information, believing he was speaking to an actual company representative. The suspect appears to have then hacked into the victim’s home network.

The victim is now unable to block contact with the suspect when he signs into his computer.

Victim scammed out of over $4K due to fraudulent email

A victim from Radcliffe Drive reported that on Aug. 15, between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., she received an email that appeared to be from her tax preparation service, informing her that her annual subscription had been renewed for $449.99.

The email included a phone number to call to dispute the charge, which the victim contacted. The victim was instructed to click a link in the email to cancel the subscription.

A few hours later, she received a phone call claiming $3,966 was refunded to her account by accident and she needed to return the money. The victim was instructed to withdraw the cash from her bank account and deposit it at a bitcoin kiosk at a local gas station.

The victim was once again contacted by the scammers, who said that they did not receive the full amount of money owed and were owed $1,000. She was instructed to

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go to the store and purchase $1,000 in gift cards, which led to her purchasing two $500 gift cards and giving the serial numbers of the cards to the suspects over the phone. In total, the victim was scammed out of $4,966.

Man arrested for drugged driving after hitting curb

Officers were dispatched to the 700 block of East Big Beaver Road at 4:51 a.m. Aug. 19 for an ambulance request after a caller reported a driver had hit a curb and was seen slumped over the wheel of his vehicle.

Officers found the driver of a 2008 BMW 528 — a 24-year-old man from Sterling Heights — lying back in the driver’s seat with the vehicle running. Officers contacted the driver, and he began to wake up, but his speech was slurred, and he was very confused.

He performed poorly on field sobriety tests. He submitted to a preliminary breath test, with a result of a 0.000% blood alcohol content.

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the community and families in southeast Michigan.

Around 5,000 people have been served through various programs and services offered by the UCFS/CALC, located at 2033 Austin Drive in Troy.

Many of the items and program resources come from donations from community members and organizations as well as grants.

Donations can be dropped off at their Troy office or be made through their website, ucfamilyservices.org. Furniture is a huge need for the UCFS/CALC, and they also have an Amazon wish list available for other needed items.

“We want them to feel the U.S. is a welcoming country,” UCFS/CALC President and CEO Kristin Olmedo said.

The Troy space provides clients with access to a food pantry, clothes and household items. In terms of their food pantry, for 2024, currently over 300,000 pounds of food items have been distributed, and it is expected that those numbers could reach 500,000 pounds by the end of year.

“We’re getting more fresh food, and we’re really keeping up with numbers,” UCFS/CALC Grants Manager Courtney Morrow said.

Over 30,000 basic need items have also been distributed so far, and that could reach 60,000 by the end of the year.

In terms of clothes and furniture donations, clients can speak with their case manager

to discuss what they need and make appointments for more personal shopping experiences.

Clients can come in to pick out the clothing items they need, while furniture items can either be delivered or picked up.

“We help clients with whatever they need,” Olmedo said. “Most of our clothing and furniture is used, though car seats, bedding and strollers are new. We want to make sure clients are set up for success and what we give to them will last.”

The location also provides programs related to gaining U.S. citizenship and employment, and accessing education and community resources to serve kids, adults and senior residents.

“We’re extremely led,” Olmedo said. “There are surveys to get feedback, and we take all that information and make changes based off it. One of the things we’re most proud of right now is clients doing laser hair removal certifications. We’re really excited, and a few already have booths.”

The UCFS/CALC works with volunteers in various areas of the nonprofit, and some of their clients have continued to work with the organization as volunteers or employees. Diana Al Akona, a ShareHouse Driver with the UCFS/CALC, has lived in the U.S. for 16 years and started working with the nonprofit organization last year.

“It’s heaven for me. I love it here,” Akona said. “I make sure to meet clients where they are as one of the staff members they can communicate with.”

For more information, call (248) 5280130 or visit ucfamilyservices.org.

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From the left, Diana Al Akona, Courtney Morrow and Kristin Olmedo look through some of the children’s clothing items offered to clients through the United Community Family Services/Chaldean American Ladies of Charity.

Community Choice Credit Union truly lives up to its name by actively supporting local communities and assisting the small businesses in the area with their banking needs.

“Since we are smaller than many of the larger nationwide banks, we can provide personalized service that meets members where they are—not only guratively but literally,” said Eastpointe Member Center Manager Brooke Bieber. “Our nancial representatives have the autonomy to come to their place of business if their schedule doesn’t permit them coming to us. Our representatives will talk with owners and their team members about the bene ts of choosing Community Choice, and o er solutions tailored to their speci c business needs and challenges— and also address the concerns that may impact their peace of mind. Our representatives can even open accounts on their behalf, right there at their place of business.”

Community Choice also has a strong digital presence and o ers all the digital solutions that larger banks do, including solutions that save money, generate revenue, conserve time and enhance convenience.

“Our small business accounts are ideal for companies with a few employees, requiring just a $500 minimum balance and providing

Community Choice Credit Union Helping small businesses achieve their dreams.

100 free transactions per month,” Bieber said. “We also provide a comprehensive suite of treasury management services, such as merchant services for debit or credit cards, payroll solutions and lending opportunities.”

Unique to Community Choice, and unlike many other credit unions and banks in the area, they are cannabis-friendly. “ is means we can assist employees who earn their income from cannabis-related businesses like dispensaries or grow facilities with their banking and lending needs. We even o er a dedicated Choice Cash service that ensures compliance with Michigan’s cannabis regulations so our members can operate worry-free.”

By supporting segments of the community that are often underserved by traditional banks, Community Choice not only aids in the success of small or cannabis-related businesses but also contributes signi cantly to the broader economic vitality of the area.

Moreover, understanding how to establish a solid nancial foundation can be challenging for both small businesses and individuals.

To meet this challenge, in mid2023, Community Choice Credit Union launched Choice Map, a complimentary nancial management tool aimed at guiding members toward making sound decisions and achieving their nancial goals.

“We take great pride in o ering Choice Map to assist our members

in their wellness journey and help them achieve the life they desire,” Bieber said. “Most importantly, our wealth management tools can help them ensure they’re not losing the money they’ve spent all those years earning.”

e tool o ers access to a personal nancial plan created by a certi ed team member, along with a suite of user-friendly tools avail-

and everything else that we do for our communities,” she continued.

“We also have a scholarship foundation that awards $100,000 each year across metro Detroit to graduating seniors and those pursuing skilled trades and continuing education.”

Community Choice Credit Union has 22 member centers

able through their mobile app. Members can check their credit score, set savings targets, create a budget and more.

Bieber added, “Choice Map is an e ective resource for families, couples and individuals aiming to establish a secure nancial future and reach their savings goals.”

“I love that we are helping small businesses achieve their dreams,

located across the state of Michigan, including such metro Detroit communities as Eastpointe, Warren, Roseville, Royal Oak, Farmington Hills and more. It o ers comprehensive mobile banking services online or via its app from anywhere in the world.

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Fund typically requires properties to move from private to public ownership in order to secure the grant money. The Troy School District has an ability to revert to ownership of Turtle Woods if they don’t approve of the next proposed buyer offered by Six Rivers. In January, an attempt to secure the

grant money, roughly over $3.7 million, initially failed due to the volume of highprofile projects applying to the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund this year.

Melissa Prowse, the manager of planning and development services for the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Department, mentioned there would be plans to reapply for the grant money in April and wait until December to see if they acquired the money.

“Based on feedback from last year’s ap-

CITY OF TROY, MICHIGAN

NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024

TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF TROY, MICHIGAN:

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualifed elector of the City of Troy who is not already registered, may register to vote at the Troy City Clerk’s Offce; the offce of the County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch offce, or other designated state agency. Registration forms can be obtained at www.mi.gov/vote and mailed to the Troy City Clerk. Voters who are already registered may update their registration at www.expressSOS.com.

The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the Troy City Clerk is Monday, October 21, 2024

After this date, anyone who qualifes as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.492) at the Troy City Clerk’s Offce, located at 500 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48084 at the following times:

• Regular business hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Saturday, October 26, 2024, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Satellite Clerk’s Offce in Room 302 at the Troy Community Center)

• Sunday, October 27, 2024, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Satellite Clerk’s Offce in Room 302 at the Troy Community Center)

• Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Satellite Clerk’s Offce in Room 302 at the Troy Community Center)

• Friday, November 1, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Clerk’s Offce)

• Saturday, November 2, 2024, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Satellite Clerk’s Offce in Room 302 at the Troy Community Center)

• Sunday, November 3, 2024, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Satellite Clerk’s Offce in Room 302 at the Troy Community Center)

• Election Day: Tuesday, November 5, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City of Troy electors will be voting to elect a candidate or candidates for following offces as presented and listed below:

President and Vice-President of the United States

United States Senator

Representative in Congress – 11th District

Representative in State Legislature – 56th District

Representative in State Legislature – 57th District

Member of the State Board of Education

Regent of the University of Michigan

Trustee of Michigan State University

Governor of Wayne State University

County Executive

Prosecuting Attorney

Sheriff

Clerk and Register of Deeds

Treasurer

Water Resources Commissioner

County Commissioner – 1st District

County Commissioner – 2nd District

County Commissioner – 3rd District

Justice of Supreme Court

Justice of Supreme Court – Incumbent Position – Term Ending 01/01/2029

Judge of Court of Appeals – 2nd District – Incumbent Position

Judge of Court of Appeals – 2nd District – Non-Incumbent Position

Judge of Circuit Court – 6th Circuit – Incumbent Position

Judge of Circuit Court – 6th Circuit – Non-Incumbent Position

Judge of Probate Court – Non-Incumbent Position

Oakland Community College Board of Trustees Member

Avondale School District Board Member

Avondale School District Board Member – Term Ending 12/31/2026

Birmingham Public Schools Board Member

Bloomfeld Hills Schools Board Member

Royal Oak Schools Board Member

Troy School District Board Member

Warren Consolidated Schools Board Member

Please take notice that the following ballot proposal for Oakland County will appear

plication, we are confident that the revised proposal OCP provided to the MNRTF in April (which includes a larger discount on the property from the TSD) will be successful,” Schmidt said in an email.

While the passing of the millage proposal wouldn’t initially affect the acquisition of the property, it would go toward improvements.

“While our ‘development’ of Turtle Woods will be minimal, including a new en-

trance drive, parking lot, restrooms and trail and boardwalk improvements, we’ll be able to do this much more quickly, and in a more robust way, if the millage passes,” Prowse said in an email. “If the millage passes, I anticipate we’d be able to do all that work in one project, instead of phasing it out over several years, which would be a huge benefit to residents of Troy and the surrounding communities.”

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Oakland County Parks and Recreation Millage

The Oakland County Parks System includes 17 park locations with nearly 7,200 acres of public park and recreational lands, 80 miles of trails, campgrounds, dog parks, golf courses, aquatic recreation facilities, and nature education centers.

To continue to provide revenue to the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission, shall the current millage, which has been reduced by required rollback, be replaced, and increased to .65 mills for 20 years from 2024 to 2043, The .65 mills is equal to 65 cents per $1,000.00 of taxable value. The millage, if approved and levied, shall generate approximately $52,191,139 in 2024. The purpose of the millage is to expand, improve, operate, maintain, and acquire parks, recreational facilities, open spaces, lakes, rivers, water areas, and trailways; to support nature education, recreational, and outdoor educational and health programming; to support partnerships for access to and awareness of recreational lands and facilities; to promote the conservation and restoration of high-quality natural and wildlife habitats; and to allow free general park admission to all county parks for residents. Revenue from this millage shall be disbursed only to the County of Oakland to be used solely for the purpose of funding the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission and shall be subject to oversight by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners and to an independent audit.

Should the proposal be adopted?

Please take notice that the following ballot proposal for Troy School District will appear on the ballot:

Troy School District County of Oakland State of Michigan

Operating Millage Renewal Proposal

This proposal would renew the authority of the School District, which expires with the 2025 tax levy, to levy up to 18.00 mills for general school district operating purposes on taxable property in the School District to the extent that such property is not exempt from such levy, restrict the levy on principal residences (owner-occupied homes) to no more than 5.7049 mills and protect against the impact of Headlee rollbacks of up to 4.0 mills. This authorization would allow the School District to continue to levy the statutory limit of 18.00 mills on non-homestead property (principally industrial and commercial real property and residential rental property) and to continue to levy on principal residence property (owner-occupied homes) only that portion of the mills necessary to allow the School District to receive the full revenue per pupil foundation allowance permitted by the State. The School District only levied 2.7936 mills on personal residences (owner-occupied homes) in 2024.

Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be imposed on taxable property in the Troy School District, County of Oakland, Michigan, be increased in the amount of 22 mills, with 18 mills being the maximum allowable levy ($18.00 per $1,000 of taxable value), to the extent such property is not statutorily exempt, and of which not more than 5.7049 mills may be imposed on principal residences, for twenty (20) years, the years 2026 to 2045, inclusive, to provide funds for operating expenses of the School District? This operating millage, if approved and levied, would provide estimated revenues to the School District of $42.5 million during the 2026 calendar year, to be used for general operating purposes.

Please take notice that the following ballot proposal for Warren Consolidated Schools will appear on the ballot: Warren Consolidated Schools Counties of Macomb and Oakland State of Michigan

Operating Millage Replacement Proposal

This proposal would replace, restore and extend the authority of the School District, which expires with the 2027 tax levy, to levy up to 18.00 mills for general school district operating purposes on taxable property in the School District to the extent that such property is not exempt from such levy, restrict the levy on principal residences (owner-occupied homes) to no more than 6.0 mills and protect against the impact of future Headlee rollbacks of up to 2.0 mills. This authorization would allow the School District to continue to levy the statutory limit of 18.00 mills on non-homestead property (principally industrial and commercial real property and residential rental property) and to continue to levy on principal residence property (owner occupied homes) only that portion of the mils necessary to allow the School District to receive the full revenue per pupil foundation allowance permitted by the State. The School District only levied 3.2798 mills on personal residences (owner occupied homes) in 2024.

Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be imposed on taxable property in the Warren Consolidated Schools District, Counties of Macomb and Oakland, Michigan, be increased in the amount of 20 mills with 18 mills being the maximum allowable levy ($18.00 per $1,000 of taxable value), to the extent such property is not statutorily exempt, and of which not more than 6.0 mills may be imposed on principal residences, for ten (10) years, the years 2024 to 2033, inclusive?

This operating millage, if approved and levied, would provide estimated revenues to the School District of $857,642 during the 2024 calendar year, to be used for general operating purposes.

Sample ballots may be viewed at www.mi.gov/vote or on the City Clerk’s webpage at www.troymi.gov/elections.

Persons with disabilities needing accommodations should contact the Troy City Clerk’s Offce at (248) 524-3316.

M. Aileen Dickson, MMC, MiPMC 3

Troy City Clerk

POSTED: September 9, 2024

PUBLISHED: September 12, 2024

Published: 09/12/2024 Troy Times

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CITY OF TROY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ELECTION

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

To the qualifed electors of the City of Troy:

Notice is hereby given that a Presidential Election will be held in the City of Troy on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the following locations:

PRECINCTPOLLING LOCATION ADDRESS

1 & 11 Evanswood Church of God 2601 E. Square Lake

2 & 10 Woodside Bible Church 6600 Rochester

3 & 4 First United Methodist Church 6363 Livernois

5 & 32 Faith Apostolic Church 6710 Crooks

6 & 31 Troy Nature Center 6685 Coolidge Hwy

7 & 18 St. Stephen Episcopal Church 5500 Adams

8 Northfeld Hills Baptist Church 1800 W. Long Lake

9 SALT Church 5475 Livernois

12 Bethesda Romanian Pentecostal Church 2075 E. Long Lake

13 & 33 Kensington Community Church 1825 E. Square Lake

14 & 15 Bridge Community Church 5700 Rochester Rd

16 First Presbyterian Church 4328 Livernois

17 & 20 St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church760 W. Wattles

19 & 28 Lutheran Church of the Master 3333 Coolidge Hwy

21 & 22 St. Lucy Croatian Church 200 E. Wattles

23, 24, 30 St. Joseph Chaldean Catholic Church2442 E. Big Beaver

25 & 37 St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church2160 E. Maple

26, 27, 36 Troy Community Center 3179 Livernois

29 Central Woodward Christian Church3955 W Big Beaver

34 & 35 St. Anastasia Catholic Church 4571 John R Rd

For the purposes of electing a candidate to the following offces:

President and Vice-President of the United States United States Senator

Representative in Congress – 11th District

Representative in State Legislature – 56th District

Representative in State Legislature – 57th District

Member of the State Board of Education

Regent of the University of Michigan

Trustee of Michigan State University

Governor of Wayne State University

County Executive

Prosecuting Attorney

Sheriff

Clerk and Register of Deeds

Treasurer

Water Resources Commissioner

County Commissioner – 1st District

County Commissioner – 2nd District

County Commissioner – 3rd District

Justice of Supreme Court

Justice of Supreme Court – Incumbent Position – Term Ending 01/01/2029

Judge of Court of Appeals – 2nd District – Incumbent Position

Judge of Court of Appeals – 2nd District – Non-Incumbent Position

Judge of Circuit Court – 6th Circuit – Incumbent Position

Judge of Circuit Court – 6th Circuit – Non-Incumbent Position

Judge of Probate Court

Oakland Community College Board of Trustees Member

Avondale School District Board Member

Avondale School District Board Member – Term Ending 12/31/2026

Birmingham Public Schools Board Member

Bloomfeld Hills Schools

Royal Oak Schools Board Member

Troy School District Board Member

Warren Consolidated Schools Board Member

Please take notice that the following ballot proposal for Oakland County will appear on the ballot:

Oakland County Parks and Recreation Millage

facilities; to promote the conservation and restoration of high-quality natural and wildlife habitats; and to allow free general park admission to all county parks for residents. Revenue from this millage shall be disbursed only to the County of Oakland to be used solely for the purpose of funding the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission and shall be subject to oversight by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners and to an independent audit.

Should the proposal be adopted?

Please take notice that the following ballot proposal for Troy School District will appear on the ballot: Troy School District County of Oakland State of Michigan Operating Millage Renewal Proposal

Please take notice that the following ballot proposal for Warren Consolidated Schools will appear on the ballot:

Warren Consolidated Schools

Operating Millage Replacement Proposal

Counties of Macomb and Oakland State of Michigan

Absentee ballots are available for all elections; registered voters may contact the Troy City Clerk to obtain an application for an absent voter ballot.

Sample ballots may be viewed at www.mi.gov/vote or on the City Clerk’s webpage at www.troymi.gov/elections.

Early Voting for the November 5, 2024 Presidential Election will be held:

Location: Troy Community Center, Room 304/305 3179 Livernois, Troy, MI 48083

Dates: Saturday, October 26, 2024 through Sunday, November 3, 2024

Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except Thursday, October 31st, when hours are NOON to 8:00 p.m.

The City Clerk’s Offce is open 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The City Clerk’s Offce will offer extended offce hours on the following dates/times:

• Regular business hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Saturday, October 26, 2024, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Satellite Clerk’s Offce in Room 302 at the Troy Community Center)

• Sunday, October 27, 2024, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Satellite Clerk’s Offce in Room 302 at the Troy Community Center)

• Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Satellite Clerk’s Offce in Room 302 at the Troy Community Center)

• Friday, November 1, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Clerk’s Offce)

• Saturday, November 2, 2024, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Satellite Clerk’s Offce in Room 302 at the Troy Community Center)

• Sunday, November 3, 2024, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Satellite Clerk’s Offce in Room 302 at the Troy Community Center)

• Election Day: Tuesday, November 5, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

To comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), voting instructions will be available in audio format and in Braille. Arrangements for obtaining the instructions in these alternative formats can be made by contacting the Troy City Clerk in advance of the election. All polling locations are accessible for voters with disabilities.

Any questions concerning the Primary Election should be directed to the City Clerk’s Offce at 248-524-3316.

M. Aileen Dickson, MMC, MiPMC 3 City Clerk (248) 524-3316

POSTED: September 9, 2024

PUBLISHED: September 12, 2024

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Crime

from page 10A

The driver was arrested for operating under the influence of drugs and was transported to the Troy police lockup, where he refused to take a breath test. A search warrant to complete a blood draw was prepared and granted, and his blood was drawn by medical personnel.

The case was turned over to the Detective Bureau for appropriate warrants once the blood results are returned.

Inebriated driver from Flint apprehended during traffic stop

Officers initiated a traffic stop on the driver of a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee at 12:32 a.m. Aug. 18 in the area of northbound Interstate 75 and Big Beaver Road for multiple traffic violations.

Upon speaking with the driver, a 33-year-old male from Flint, officers noted he had a flushed face, his speech was slurred and there was an odor of intoxicants emanating from his vehicle. He performed poorly on field sobriety tests, and he refused a preliminary breath test.

He was arrested, and at the Troy police

lockup he agreed to submit to a chemical breath test, which showed results of 0.176% and 0.162% blood alcohol content.

He was issued a citation for operating with a blood alcohol content of 0.17% or more and for refusing a preliminary breath test.

Speeding, intoxicated driver caught during traffic stop

Officers initiated a traffic stop on the driver of a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta at 12:08 a.m. Aug. 19 in the area of northbound I-75 and Big Beaver Road for speeding in excess of 100 mph in a posted 70 mph zone.

Upon speaking with the driver, a 22-year-old Detroit woman, officers noted her eyes were glassy, her speech was slurred, and there was a strong odor of intoxicants emanating from the vehicle.

The driver was asked to perform several sobriety evaluations, which she did, but poorly. She submitted to a preliminary breath test with a result of a 0.138% blood alcohol content.

The driver was arrested and transported to the Troy police lockup facility and was issued a citation for operating while intoxicated.

— Sarah Wright

Daze

from page 1A

tance, Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, The Troy Newcomers Club, the Troy Community Coalition, The Arc of Oakland County, Masons Trelum Lodge #552, and MSU Extension- Garden Club, among others.

Troy Family Daze events will be going on 4-9 p.m. Sept. 12, 4-11 p.m. Sept. 13, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sept. 14 and noon-7 p.m. Sept. 15.

In terms of entertainment, attendees can expect midway rides, a diverse array of kids activities, a naturalization ceremony, an “Animal Oasis” in the kids area, a Troy/Clawson fire department water battle, a robotics demonstration, a Troy Police Department dunk tank fundraiser for Special Olympics, fireworks, and a 5K/kids fun run.

On Thursday morning, the festival will be open 10 a.m.-1 p.m. for students with disabilities who register to participate in “The Big Event.” These kids will get to ride some of the rides that are open and enjoy cotton candy and other treats.

“Students with disabilities come with chaperones, and we have over 400 students coming this year,” Greenwood said.

A new feature for Troy Family Daze is the parade that is planned for 10 a.m. Sept. 14. The route will be from Walsh College south on Livernois and west on Town Center Drive, ending at the Troy Community Center. Around 35 different groups are registered for the parade, and it will judged for the award categories of best performance and most enthusiastic.

“I hope the parade takes off and gets so big it goes through Big Beaver Road,” Greenwood said. “We’re also praying for good weather.”

Admissions costs $5 per person, and kids 10 and younger attend for free. Free parking is available at the Liberty Center parking garage at 100 W. Big Beaver Road, and attendees will be able to take free shuttle rides from the parking garage to the front gate of the festival.

“We expect approx 25,000 or more attendees over the four-day festival from in and around town,” TCF Executive Director Olivia McLaughlin said in an email.

For more information, visit troycf.org/home or troyfamilydaze.org/welcome.

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

NOW OPEN IN TROY!

ABOVE: Troy Family Daze opened with a preview event for special needs students last year.

LEFT: Troy Family Daze includes rides, games, food and entertainment.

File photos by Brendan Losinski

In Memory of David Kenworthy

My Dear David Kenworthy Memoriam:

This gentle man entered my life years ago as a caring, sensitive, creatively artistic, warm and refreshingly receptive individual who was poignantly demonstrative and sweetly aglow with robust, ebullient and vibrant energy!

As a youth he’d been an enthusiastic and lively musician in his school band and then began his own as a guitarist, enthralled with the opportunity to strum this instrument with other young lads enraptured thereby throughout the remainder of his adolescence. He was later equally proud of his professional career as a sought after fnish tile setter, stellar in his acumen as he worked for decades with tremendous assiduity, alacrity and dedication, his productions truly remarkable to behold.

His exuberance was punctuated via forays to meadows, woodlands, pastures and streams -- a master fsherman AND bowman, thoroughly exhilarated therein. Yet I hasten to add that though an accomplished “hunter”, he simultaneously and spontaneously admitted without a hint of embarrassment that he’d chosen to watch his potential “targets” walk quietly away -- so tenderly touched and wholly moved by their supremely natural / intrinsic grace. His wish to ensure his family’s well-being was extraordinary / palpable and his arms were as strong as his heart in reaching out to each with profound passion / compassion. His dialogue with Michael and Paul, his beloved brothers, was frequent, flled with commitment, camaraderie and joviality as they shared their delicious / favorite meals during holidays and otherwise, gleefully immersed in a myriad of memories replete with the special moments that signifed and was true signature of how special their hours together.

David remained undaunted by adversity and the enormous loss therein, ever earnest in his drive, not only to survive, but thrive, prevailing against all odds with (4th stage) lung CA for 7+ years -- moving with grit and incredible fortitude far beyond the 24 month prognosis most expect with this diagnosis.

Even as he faced such a devastating / fatal illness, his unwavering faith in the “Lions” and his crescendoing excitement / utter delight in the wake of their more recent, innumerable successes was unabashed, his love for this Detroit football team profound, his JOY in life itself, COMPARABLY SO!

His Final words of Resounding LOVE as he was enroute to the hospital for the last of a multitude of emergency STAT RXs, Was Testament To His Undying Hope, Fervent Optimism And Deep Desire to Forge Ahead Into FOREVER With Each of His Signifcant Others Inside Him And HE Within Our HEARTS, As Well.

Indeed, My DEAR David, I Love The Vitality And Radiance You EXUDED The ENTIRETY Of Your Living Years!! THANK YOU For Inviting Me Into Your AMAZING And Ever So PRECIOUS World! I Surely DO LOVE YOU -- And ALWAYS WILL!!

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ridiculous situations for the entertainment of audiences.

“It’s a good time for two hours for people to forget our problems and the travails of life, and smile and laugh,” Joseph Munem, director of the Ridgedale Players’ production, said.

Munem has been involved with many different theater productions around southeast Michigan, including over 40 dramas, comedies and musicals. “Unnecessary Farce” is the third show that he has directed, and it is also the first comedy he has directed.

“We have a wonderful cast who have great chemistry and are very cooperative,” Munem said.

The cast features Brandon Drude as Eric Sheridan, Celeste Hackmann as Billie Dwyer, Christy Scott as Karen Brown, Joe Worthington as Mayor Meekly, Anthony Dondero as Agent Frank, Chris Oakley as Todd, and Lori Decker as Mary Meekly.

For Oakley, this is his first Ridgedale show, though he has been involved with theater for over 20 years.

“Joe encouraged me to try out,” Oakley said. “I play a bad guy, but in a more comical sense, and I’m not known for being a bad guy. The show is a lot of fun — to be someone you’re not and sometimes touch hearts.”

Later in Ridgedale’s current season, Oakley may direct “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.”

“As a newcomer, I think they’re very welcoming to new members and are committed to good entertainment,” Oakley said.

Hackmann also has some theater experience outside of the Ridgedale Players. This is her second show with them. Hackmann saw “Unnecessary Farce” last year at a different theater.

“It’s hilarious,” Hackmann said. “I’m having a good time onstage. Everyone’s pretty great and cautious. They’re good at making sure no one’s getting hurt and everyone’s conscious of each other.”

Decker’s experience with Ridgedale Players began as a parent volunteer through her kids’ involvement with the Junior Actors of Ridgedale and the Teen Actors of Ridgedale programs.

“I think Ridgedale Players is an amazing place,” Decker said. “They put the community in community theater. My daughter has blossomed during her time here and has grown as an actor. I’ll keep bringing my kids here.”

Decker notes that “Unnecessary Farce” is more of an adult show that might not be very-child friendly.

“It’s been great,” Decker said. “We all laugh at rehearsals, and I hope audiences laugh just as much.”

Tickets are available on the Ridgedale Players’ website and range from $18-$20.

For more information, visit ridgedaleplayers.com.

Turtle

from page 19A

The millage proposal also includes increased outreach and funding for local parks and recreation projects, which would allow for resources to be available to the city of Troy.

However, the decision to place it on the ballot was not unanimous.

“My reservations are raising the tax 70% and making it a 20-year tax instead of 10 year. I’m absolutely outraged that they would do that. It’s not good government. It’s irresponsible, and if they want to promote that to the public, they need to put in the headline, ‘this is 70% tax increase,’” Oakland County Commissioner Bob Hoffman said of his no vote. Commissioners Michael Spisz and Karen Joliat also voted no. “I support the parks,” Hoffman said. “I’ve always voted for every Oakland County Parks and Rec millage, but this one I will not vote for. This is outrageous and an insult to the taxpayers.”

Supporters of the proposal said it would support needed investments.

“I think everyone in Oakland County has a great appreciation for our county park system. It’s one of the most robust park systems in the entire state, and I would even go as far as across the country. This millage proposal really puts us on a course to make the needed investments today to maintain and preserve the enjoyment for folks today and long into the future,” Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairman David Woodward, D-Royal Oak, said. “For me, it really comes down to three things. This millage is going to allow for better access for everyone to our county parks. It’s going to create new recreation opportunities for all, and it’s also going to lead to more nature preservation for today and future generations.”

For more information on the Turtle Woods Preserve, visit sixriversrlc. org/turtle-woods-preserve, and for more information on the Oakland County Parks millage proposal, visit oakgov.com/community/oaklandcounty-parks/2024-millage.

Cruisers

from page 8A

The fastback features a car body style in which the roofline slopes continuously down at the back.

“When I built the car, I found it for $500. I took it completely apart and rebuilt the whole car,” he said. “With help from my friends, it took me seven months. I had it for 20 years.”

He passed his love for cars onto his sons, Willis White and Gary White II, who are now grown.

“My son Gary has a 1947 Pontiac coupe,” White said. “He drove it on Route 66 all the way to Arizona.”

Other car enthusiasts made their way around different car shows this summer, including John Marino, who is the owner of a 1967 Dodge Coronet 440 convertible. The car had already been primed for painting by the previous owner when he bought it last fall. Marino, 65, stripped the car down to bare metal.

The St. Clair Shores resident made a plan to restore the Coronet, anticipating it would take five years. But after working on the car each day for two hours at a time, he

finished everything in just five months.

“When I bought it, I made a long list of everything that needed to be done. I tried to finish things off the list every day with shortterm goals,” Marino said. “I’m happy with it. It’s been photographed a lot. It gets a lot of compliments.”

Marino has always had a passion for working on cars.

“It’s in my blood,” he said.

At age 15, his first car was an Opel model that his dad brought back from Italy. He’s been tinkering under the hood ever since. He’s known to buy inexpensive cars, fix them up and sell them.

“Every car I’ve had, I’ve had to do something to it,” Marino said.

Marino, too, was at the Harper Charity Cruise with a number of family members and friends. They spent the evening together as automobiles of all styles decorated the avenue. The cruise ran from Old Eight Mile Road to Bayside Street near 11 Mile Road.

“This is my favorite cruise. We just have a blast,” Marino said. “I like to go to any car cruise where I can drive.”

If the Marino name sounds familiar it’s because he and his brother, John, own Paisano’s Restaurant in St. Clair Shores, which their grandfather started in 1955.

director of The Bottomless Toy Chest, said. “We serve newborns to 22-year-olds, and we also don’t get a lot of things we need, so we purchase to fill holes.”

Over 35,000 toys have been given to patients. All toys donated to The Bottomless Toy Chest are brand-new and wrapped in cellophane and ribbon, which keeps the items clean and visible for the kids when they pick their toys. The toys are wrapped by volunteers, many of whom come from different groups around the community.

The Bottomless Toy Chest also provides positive experiences for the young patients and their families. This includes their Red Carpet Movie Event, which occurred at the MJR Troy Cinema on July 20.

The event allowed kids and their families to walk the red carpet to the cheers of fans before seeing “Despicable Me 4.”

After the film, the attendees could enjoy a pizza party with crafts, face-painting, a photo booth, games, the presentation of Oscar awards, and a photo session with a professional photographer. Around 37 families attended, with over 150 guests total.

“This whole event is designed to help them feel like the stars they are,” Guisewite said. “It helps kids feel good about themselves during difficult times.”

Other programs that patients and their families can expect throughout the year from The Bottomless Toy Chest include their Tons of Toys holiday events, their Hospital Survivor Celebrations, Superhero Day, ToyTacular events, and Warehouse Fun Days.

According to Detroit Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of Michigan Child Life Manager Maureen Stys, The Bottomless Toy Chest provides toys and items that the hospital teams share with patients admitted to the main hospital campus in Detroit, where many Troy patients are transferred. The gifts are provided to the patients while

they’re in their hospital room, undergoing treatment or in a situation where a toy might make the situation less intimidating.

The program provides at least one toy for every hospital patient and their siblings, if they are at the hospital — typically about 300 toys, as well as toys that Child Life uses throughout the year.

“Being in the hospital is hard for lots of patients and families,” Stys said in an email. “Having a special event or gift supports them and provides distraction and diversion during a hospital admission – and it generally brightens their day.”

For ways to help, visit bottomlesstoychest.org.

Volunteers for the

prepare presents for pediatric patients at different hospitals throughout Michigan as well as other parts of the country.

OF TROY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST OF VOTING EQUIPMENT FOR THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

To the qualifed electors of the City of Troy, Oakland County, State of Michigan: Notice is hereby given that a Public Accuracy Test for the electronic equipment that will be used in Precincts for the November 5, 2024 Presidential Election is scheduled for Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the City Clerk’s Offce in City Hall, located at 500 W. Big Beaver Rd., Troy, MI 48084.

The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the computer programming used to tabulate the votes cast at the election meets the requirements of Michigan election law.

M. Aileen Dickson, MMC, MiPMC 3 City Clerk (248) 524-3316

POSTED: September 9, 2024

PUBLISHED: September 12, 2024

Published: 09/12/2024 Troy Times

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

SEPT. 12-15

Troy Family Daze: Live entertainment, International Day performances, carnival, rides, food trucks, kids tent, wrestling, cutest pet contest and vendor booths, 4-9 p.m. Sept. 12, 4-11 p.m. Sept. 13, 11 a.m.-11

p.m. Sept. 14 and noon-7 p.m. Sept. 15, also touch a truck Sept. 12, parade and fireworks Sept. 14, and run/walks and pancake breakfast Sept. 15, 3425 Civic Center Drive, troyfamilydaze.org

SEPT. 15

Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go 5K: ’80s-themed run/walk supports Brooklands Splash Pad Resource Fund, 9 a.m., starts at Bloomer Park, 345 John R Road in Rochester, rochesterhills.org/5K

SEPT. 19

Fire & Flannel: Live music, bourbon/whiskey tastings, flannel contest, food tent, s’mores, yard games, blacksmith station, networking and more, 4-6:30 p.m., Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road, (248) 524-3570, info@thvmail.org, troyhistoricvillage.org

Nightfall at the Hall: Fundraiser includes cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, live music and silent auction, 6-9 p.m., Meadow Brook Hall on campus of Oakland University, 350 Estate Drive in Rochester, (248) 364-6200, meadowbrookhall.org/nightfallbenefit

SEPT. 19-22

‘The Yellow Boat’: Presented by RCU Theatre Company, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19-21 and 2:30 p.m. Sept. 22, Rochester Christian University, 800 W. Avon Road in Rochester Hills, theatre@rochesteru.edu, rcu. edu/rcu-theatre-music

SEPT. 20

Recovery picnic: Presented by Alliance of Coalitions for Healthy Communities, includes food, games, face painting and other activities, noon-4 p.m., Firefighters Park, 1810 W. Square Lake Road in Troy, alliancemi.org

Recovery celebration: Family-friendly event includes food, games, entertainment and more, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Oakland Community Health Network, 5505 Corporate Drive in Troy, registration required, (248) 858-1210, oaklandchn.org

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SEPT. 21

Chamber Music Detroit: Performance by cellist Zuill Bailey and pianist Awadagin Pratt, 7:30-9 p.m., Seligman Performing Arts Center, 22305 W. 13 Mile Road in Beverly Hills, chambermusicdetroit. org/2024-25

SEPT. 22

TIG International Day of Peace: Music and reflections presented by Troy-area Interfaith Group, 7 p.m., Congregation Shir Tikvah, 3900 Northfield Parkway in Troy, troy.interfaith@gmail.com, www.troyinter faithgroup.org

SEPT. 28

Clawson Fall Festival: Hayrides, live music, artisan market, food trucks, kids activities, nonprofit booths, cider and doughnut tent, bake sale, and Clawson Fire Department’s bonfire event, 3-7 p.m., Clawson City Park, 1080 N. Custer Ave., (248) 589-0334, parksrec@ cityofclawson.com

ONGOING

Farmers market: 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays until Sept. 18, Stine Community Park, 241 Town Center in Troy, (248) 524-1147, troymi.gov/ farmersmarket

‘Unnecessary Farce’: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays Sept. 13-29, Ridgedale Players, 205 W. Long Lake Road in Troy, ridgedaleplayers.com

Thursday Teas: Monthly history talks, teas and sweet treats at 2 p.m., topics include “When Detroit Played the Numbers” Sept. 26, “Michigan Haunts: Public Places, Eerie Spaces” Oct. 31 and “Unintended Consequences: Submerged Settlements of Lake St. Clair” Nov. 21, Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road, (248) 524-3570, info@thvmail. org, troyhistoricvillage.org/programs/teas-at-two

Thursday Walking Group: 6 p.m. Sept. 12 (Stage Nature Center, 6685 Coolidge Highway in Troy), Sept. 19 (Royal Oak Public Library, 222 E. 11 Mile Road) and Sept. 26 (Gene Shepherd Park and Yates Cider Mill, starts at 2452 23 Mile Road in Shelby Township), (248) 524-3570, info@thvmail.org, troyhistoricvillage.org/programs/ walking-group

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Car Cars & Classic Food: Also music, 50-50, prizes and giveaways, 5-8 p.m. Thursdays during summer, Big Boy, 200 W. Maple Road in Troy, (248) 362-0840

Line dancing and contra dancing: Sponsored by Oakland County Traditional Dance Society, line dancing from 7:30-9:30 p.m. every second Saturday of month and contra dancing from 7:30-10 p.m. every fourth Saturday of month, also lessons for beginners at 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church of Troy, 6363 Livernois Ave., (248) 6423306, info@octds.org, facebook.com/OCTDS

Widowed Friends events: Breakfasts for men only, 10 a.m. every first and third Thursday of month, Lukich Family Restaurant, 3900 Rochester Road in Troy, RSVP to Ed at (586) 909-1444

• Lunches 1:30 p.m. every second Thursday of month, Alibi of Troy, 6700 Rochester Road, RSVP to Joyce at (586) 323-6007

Monthly book clubs: Find meetups for romance, mystery, learning English, kids/beginners and more, Troy Public Library, 510 W. Big Beaver Road, troypl.org

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

Troy Newcomers: Social group for women, activities include service projects, bowling, euchre, wine tasting, book club, games nights, golf, scrapbooking and more, meets at various times and locations, clubactivities@troynewcomers.com, troynewcomers.com

Michigan Renaissance Festival: Themed weekends are Shamrocks & Shenanigans Sept. 14-15, Harvest Huzzah Sept. 21-22, and Festival Friday and Sweet Endings Sept. 27-29, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., 12600 Dixie Highway in Holly, michrenfest.com

Health workshops: For ovarian cancer support, diabetes prevention, nutrition education and more, hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, beaumonthealth.digitalsignup.com

Lupus support groups: 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of month and 7 p.m. every last Wednesday, Zoom, (248) 901-7299, milupus.org/ support-groups

For questions, email calendar@candgnews.com

Medication goes missing

WEST BLOOMFIELD — On Aug. 13, a resident told police that after a gathering at their home with more than 40 people they noticed that several medications were missing.

No suspects were identified.

PayPal scam shows fake phone number on internet search

WEST BLOOMFIELD — On Aug. 13, an officer was dispatched to the 5400 block of Fairway Court to take a fraud report.

The resident reported having received a potentially fraudulent email about a PayPal charge.

The resident searched for a customer service number and reportedly called a fraudulent one by mistake.

The unknown suspect or suspects allegedly conned the resident out of thousands of dollars by stating that there was a problem with the resident’s computer.

Motorcyclist reportedly hits 130 mph before arrest

ROYAL OAK — A motorcyclist was arrested in Royal Oak Aug. 8 after allegedly speeding at more than 130 mph on Interstate 94 and 100 mph on Interstate 75. The Michigan State Police had tried to stop the motorcyclist and reportedly tracked the motorcyclist from the sky in a helicopter and took a video of the whole incident. The incident began on I-94 in Dearborn near the Wyoming Avenue exit and ended when the driver pulled into downtown Royal Oak and Royal Oak police were able to pull him over.

Customer damages inside of Mobil gas station

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 13, a customer became irate and damaged multiple shelving units at the Mobil gas station on Woodward Avenue.

Apartment resident finds door lock tampered with TROY — A resident on John R Road reported that on Aug. 2, around 5:45 p.m., his lock was messed with when he briefly left his apartment to take out the trash.

When he returned, he discovered an unknown suspect had squeezed superglue into the deadbolt lock of his door, rendering it inoperable.

Sewer drain cover stolen from park

TROY — A city employee reported that, between

a.m.,

Books stolen from municipal campus

SOUTHFIELD — Between 10:30 p.m. Aug. 9 and 3:19 p.m. Aug. 10, miscellaneous books were taken from a rolling cart left unattended in the city complex at 26000 Evergreen Road.

Resident observes break-in while out of town

SOUTHFIELD — While a resident was out of town, she saw a break-in at her home.

At 2:20 a.m. on Aug. 10, the victim reported seeing through her security cameras an unknown individual enter the back door of her home in the 17000 block of Roseland Boulevard.

Man scammed while trying to buy speaker

NOVI — A man was scammed out of $377 after he attempted to buy a Bose Bluetooth speaker from someone online Aug. 17. The man sent the seller the money via Cash App and was told that the speaker would be coming from Grand Rapids. However, he never received it and the seller blocked him online. At the suggestion of police, the man contacted his bank, but he was told he could not be reimbursed, according to the report. He reportedly did not want to pursue a court case and told police he was just going to take it as a “lesson learned.”

Vape pens stolen during Dream Cruise

BIRMINGHAM — Police were dispatched at around 10 a.m. Aug. 17 to a parking lot in the 34600 block of Woodward Avenue that had been rented by a tobacco shop for a special event during the Woodward Dream Cruise.

The event manager reported that multiple vape pens and possibly other items were stolen from a display table by at least one person who jumped the fence overnight.

Two hired security guards reportedly discovered the unknown people in the event area near the display table. An investigation was ongoing.

Suspects wait for police to leave, steal clothing

BIRMINGHAM — An officer was dispatched to a clothing store in the 100 block of South Old Woodward around 7 p.m. Aug. 13 for a retail fraud. The store manager reported that two females in their mid-20s had entered the store while police were there investigating a theft that had happened 30 minutes earlier. The suspects walked around the store until officers left, and then they began creating piles of merchandise. One suspect left the store, and moments later, the other suspect ran out the door with a pile of clothes valued

vehicle recklessly drove away, heading north on Old Woodward. An investigation was ongoing.

Drunken man crashes car trying to flee from police

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old man from Bloomfield Township was arrested after reportedly crashing his car fleeing from police while driving drunk with no license.

Bloomfield Township police were dispatched to a possible drunk driver in a white Toyota Tacoma heading north on Telegraph, from Lone Pine Road, at approximately 12:50 a.m. Aug. 17.

Officers saw the car on Telegraph, near Square Lake road, and attempted to stop the vehicle, which was reportedly crossing over all lanes of traffic and traveling at speeds over 100 mph. As the suspect neared Humphrey Avenue, police said, his vehicle struck a curb, drove over the center median into the southbound lanes, drove into a ditch, and then crashed into a tree. The suspect, who exited the vehicle, was ordered to the ground by officers, but reportedly took off running. He was taken into custody shortly after and reportedly smelled of intoxicants. He had a small baggie of pills on him that police suspect to be oxycodone.

A breath sample taken at the Bloomfield Township Police Department reportedly showed a 0.153% blood alcohol content.

The driver was arraigned at the 52-1 District Court and was charged with second-degree fleeing and eluding, resisting and obstructing, operating while intoxicated and driving without a license. He was issued an $8,000 bond.

Three men arrested after stealing clothes

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Police Department was dispatched to Dick’s Sporting Goods, 2105 S. Telegraph Road, for a retail fraud in progress at approximately 3:30 p.m. Aug. 17.

Information was provided that two men had entered the store, stolen several items of clothing, and left without paying. Officers arrived at the scene and were flagged down by several witnesses, who informed them that the suspects had fled southbound on Telegraph in a black Nissan with heavy front-end damage.

Additional officers located the vehicle traveling south on Telegraph Road, near Maple Road, and initiated a traffic stop. Three male passengers were identified, and 55 articles of stolen clothing, totaling $2,755, were recovered from inside the vehicle. All three individuals were taken into custody for retail fraud. The report was forwarded to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office for review.

Parking spot disagreement leads to assault charges

FARMINGTON — On Aug. 8 at approximately 8:15 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 32000 block of Grand River Avenue for a report of an assault and battery.

When officers arrived, the suspect, a 56-year-old man, had fled the scene, but witnesses were able to copy down the license plate of the suspect vehicle.

A 27-year-old man reported that he and the suspect had had a disagreement about a parking spot. The suspect then assaulted him and fled, according to the police report.

Officers were able to locate the suspect from the license plate, and he was arrested and cited for assault and battery.

Juveniles apprehended

HAZEL PARK — According to a police report, police were dispatched to the area of East Harry Avenue and Merrill Avenue at around 1 a.m. Aug. 16 to investigate a report about three male subjects walking in the street wearing masks.

When police arrived, the three subjects started running. Police were able to apprehend two of them — both were 14-year-old juveniles from Hamtramck and Detroit. There were no reported thefts, and the two juveniles were turned over to their parents.

Also on Aug. 16, at 2:30 p.m., a resident in the 1700 block of East Harry reported that sometime between 6 p.m. Aug. 15 and 7 a.m. Aug. 16, someone entered his unlocked vehicle and stole a 9 mm handgun, along with some cash. The vehicle had been parked in front of the victim’s home.

Around 2:30 p.m. the next day, Aug. 17, a postal worker walking his route observed a gun on the front lawn of a home on East Jarvis. The gun was loaded with ammunition and next to its holster. The postal worker called the police. The gun was verified as the one that had been reported stolen.

The case was being investigated to determine the identity of the third juvenile who ran from police and whether any of the subjects were involved with the theft of the gun.

Customer caught stealing from store ROCHESTER — An officer was dispatched to a local business for retail fraud that had occurred at approximately 1:30 p.m. Aug. 10. The business reported an item had been stolen by a customer who concealed it on their person. The officer made contact with the suspect, who returned the item. The suspect was issued a citation for a court date after the business indicated that it wished to pursue criminal charges.