9/26/24 Troy Times

Former Kmart headquarters could see multiple development projects

BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com

The site that previously housed the international headquarters of Kmart Corp. could see multiple land uses in addition to the initial plans for University of Michigan Health’s potential medical facility.

The former Kmart headquarters has been vacant since 2006, and the 40-acre property at 3100 W. Big Beaver Road

was purchased by Forbes/Frankel Troy Ventures LLC, which also owns Somerset Collection, in 2009.

Demolition of the property began in November 2023 and finished this July. In March 2024, University of Michigan Health purchased 7.28 acres of the property for $4.42 million to build a health care center that would focus on specialty and diagnostic services.

“I have been talking to the University of Michigan for

Somerset Inn hosts 124th annual conference for DAR of Michigan

BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com

An organization founded in 1890 met in Troy recently for its 124th anniversary.

The Daughters of the American Revolution of Michigan gathered at the Somerset Inn for their annual state conference Sept. 12-15.

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded 134 years ago and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. The nonprofit, nonpolitical volunteer women’s service organization is dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history and securing

After sitting idle since 2006, the former Kmart property on Big Beaver Road in Troy has been demolished to make room for future development at the site. File photo by Patricia O’Blenes

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Mary Fran Sobczynski and Charlotte Cooper play with the DAR of Michigan selfie frame.

See DAR on page 9A

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Michigan author hosts book launch at The Detroit Shoppe

BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com

Katharine Mitropoulos, an author and the founder of Set Sail Press LLC, hosted a book launch event for her second book, “Let’s Work Smarter,” Sept. 21. Mitropoulos earned degrees in psychology, linguistics and speech-language pathology, which led to her working as a speech-language pathologist in schools, but she had always dreamed of being an author.

Bookmobile rolls into town

Library amenity functions as mobile library branch

BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com

Troy community members can enjoy more access to the Troy Public Library’s catalog, as well as on-site library card registration and outdoor programming, through the library’s new bookmobile.

Adding the bookmobile to the library’s amenities has been a goal of Olivia Olson, head of the library’s Community Engagement Department, since she began working with the department. Her hope was to obtain a bookmobile to be able to reach all parts of the community and provide access to those who are unable to go to the library due to illness, injury, age or disability, or lack of time or access to transportation.

Her work in the speech-language pathology field, as well as the bedtime stories and dream prompts she told her two children, inspired her to write these stories.

“I love working with children and reading and the time we spend together,” Mitropoulos said.

She formed Set Sail Press and works with illustrator Laura Watson, designer Lindsay Broderick Milversted and editor Brook Vitale. Set Sail Press is an independent, Michigan-based publishing com-

“We discussed how to make this happen and knew it would take a lot of fundraising,” library Director Emily Dumas said in an email. “A beloved patron, Salle Kaichen, passed away and generously left a large portion of her estate to the library, and we knew this was the opportunity we’d been waiting for to make the bookmobile a reality and would be a project that Salle would have appreciated. From here it was working out the technical aspects, including working with Farber and the city’s Fleet Department to get the vehicle custom made. Vehicle wait times post-Covid are very long, and it’s been a year and a half of waiting on the vehicle to be built. It did give Olivia and her team the time to continue fundraising, procure a large

Photo by Sarah Wright

Young readers get their books signed by author Katharine Mitropoulos during the book launch event for “Let’s Work Smarter” at The Detroit Shoppe in Somerset Collection.

OU appoints new dean for school of medicine

BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com

Christopher F. Carpenter, M.D., who was appointed as the third Stephan Sharf dean of Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, was inspired to pursue medicine after his younger brother was experiencing issues with a genetic condition.

“It made me reset my path in life,” Carpenter said. “I like problem solving, so I thought, why not apply that to a different field?”

Carpenter earned his Bachelor of Science in engineering and his Doctor of Medicine degrees from the University of Michigan.

He subsequently completed an internal medicine residency at Duke University, followed by an infectious diseases fellowship at Johns Hopkins University before joining Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital in 2000. Carpenter also earned his Master of Health Services Administration degree from the University of Michigan School of Public Health in 2017.

Carpenter specializes in addressing infectious diseases, usually with patients who are dealing with issues related to hepatitis C, HIV, resistant bacteria, and suppressed immune diseases, among other medical conditions.

He has also served as the Michael E. Maddens M.D. Distinguished Chair and professor of the Department of Internal Medicine at the OUWB School of Medicine and Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital in Royal Oak. In those

and other roles, he has led more than 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers in the provision of clinical care, the pursuit of innovative research, and the education and mentorship of future physicians and other health care providers. Carpenter’s clinical subspecialty is in the field of infectious diseases, providing care for patients in both ambulatory and inpatient settings.

“Dr. Carpenter is well-respected by his peers, and in collaboration with leaders at Oakland University and OUWB, we agreed he is the right fit for the role,” Lamont Yoder, R.N., president of Corewell Health - Southeast Michigan, said in a press release. “I am confident the medical students, faculty and staff at OUWB will continue to thrive and excel under his leadership as permanent dean.”

During the pandemic, Carpenter led a COVID-19 vaccine research study at WBUH and performed health care costeffectiveness analyses of zoster vaccination. He has served on several state and national committees, including the Food and Drug Administration Antimicrobial Drugs Advisory Committee and the FDA Medical Devices Panel.

In addition to patient care, Carpenter initially focused on antimicrobial stewardship after joining WBUH and served as the director of WBUH’s Antibiotic Stewardship Program for 15 years. He directed the Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program for 10 years and served as section head of infectious diseases for five years prior to assuming his role as chief and chair of the Department of Internal Medicine in 2019. In 2022, after Beaumont Health and Spectrum Health joined together to become Corewell Health,

See CARPENTER on page 7A

ON MY OWN EAGLES, TROY FD PREPARE TO DO BATTLE

The On My Own Eagles will be sharing the field with the Troy Fire Department in a friendly game of softball at Boulan Park Sept. 27.

On My Own of Michigan is a Troy-based nonprofit with 27 years of experience helping make independent living possible for individuals with developmental disabilities such as autism and Down syndrome. The organization offers multiple programs that allow people with developmental disabilities to explore, develop and maintain their independence.

The Eagles are made up of participants in the organization’s skill building program, which helps them learn and practice the skills necessary to live on their own and build healthy relationships. This will be the second annual game, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 27 at 1898 Boulan Park Drive. Attendance is free and open to the public, with no resignation required.

For more information, visit onmyownofmi.org.

STAGE NATURE CENTER WILL HOST PHOTO WALKS

The Stage Nature Center, located at 6685 Coolidge Highway, will be the site of the Troy Nature Society Photo Club’s guided hikes for photography enthusiasts.

The walks will be held 8-10 a.m. Saturdays Oct. 5 and Nov. 2. All ages are welcome to participate. The walks are free for Troy Nature Society members and cost $2 for nonmembers.

Organizers say to bring a camera and dress for the weather. Visit https://troynaturesociety.org/ programs-all-ages to register.

CHARITABLE ANTIQUE SHOW RETURNS FOR ANOTHER YEAR

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, 1100 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Hills, is holding the 60th edition of its Bloomfield Charity Antiques and Collectibles Show 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. This is one of the longest running charitable antique shows in America. Proceeds of the show go towards Gifts For All God’s Children, a Rochester nonprofit. American and English antiques from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries will be featured at the show. There will be 35 dealers selling at the show, as well as homemade pies available at the show’s country store. More food will be available at the country café. Net proceeds from the café and store goes to Gifts For All God’s Children.

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Carpenter from page 4A

Carpenter was appointed to the Corewell Health Board.

After the previous dean stepped down earlier this year, Carpenter took on the role of interim dean as they went through the process of searching for a permanent person to fill the position.

“I jumped in not knowing how much I would enjoy the role and threw my hat into the ring,” Carpenter said.

OU President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz said in a press release that Carpenter is “a proven leader with national expertise and an impressive academic background.”

As a part of Carpenter’s role as dean, he said he is dedicated to working with stakeholders to ensure students, faculty, administration members and community members are heard.

“Working with the community gives us a big frame of reference to make sure we are serving the community well,” Carpenter said.

Some areas of interest Carpenter is considering include working with students and donors to ensure they come out of their education with as low debt as possible, as well as expanding research capabilities to address issues related to neuroscience and population health matters that can provide support to areas with higher risks or lower access to health care. He will also serve on the executive leadership team of Corewell Health - Southeast Michigan.

For more information, visit oakland.edu/medicine or visit corewellhealth.org.

The bookmobile offers a variety of books from Troy Public Library for patrons of all ages. The vehicle officially launched during Troy Family Daze at Jeanne M Stine Park.

Photos by Erin Sanchez

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(Southfeld, MI) Te Silent Killer Within. You feel fne. No aches, no pains. But what if something sinister lurks beneath the surface, silently growing, waiting to strike? Te truth is, traditional checkups often miss the early warning signs. Cancer. Aneurysms. Blocked carotid arteries. Tese silent killers can progress undetected for years, only revealing themselves when it’s too late.

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We all know someone who woke up one day with an unexplained symptom, only to be told they have stage four cancer. Te

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America’s future through better education for children, according to the group. DAR members may participate in a wide array of activities, such as:

• Restoring and maintaining historical sites, as well as Revolutionary War (patriot) grave sites and headstones.

• Supporting major restorations, commemorations and memorials.

• Placing monuments around the world to observe different people and events throughout American history.

• Preserving genealogical records, artifacts and historical documents, and making these items available to the public.

• Promoting education efforts through donations, scholarship opportunities, youth programs and essay contests, among other activities.

• Volunteering with veterans groups and supporting people currently serving the country.

• Participating in naturalization ceremonies.

DAR has over 3,000 chapters across the United States and internationally, with around 190,000 members. Membership

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Members of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Detroit Chapter pose with President General Pamela Wright and State Regent Dawn Brady. From left are Marie Zawol, Greta G. Rubello, Emma Huber, Wright, Regent Elizabeth Findeis, Brady, Karen Batchelor, Leigh Anne Tiffany and Colleen Lauless.

SPOTLIGHT ON SENIOR LIVING

MOVING INTO THE MULTIGENERATIONAL-LIVING ERA

BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN tchristensen@candgnews.com

Multigenerational housing is making a comeback. Studies by the Pew Research Center indicate that the concept has grown for the past five decades, and there is no sign of peaking.

According to the Pew Research Center, the number of people living in multigenerational homes quadrupled since 1971, reaching 59.7 million in March 2021.

Shaun Shaya, of Shaya Realty in Birmingham, works closely with the senior community, helping them sell their homes or move into assisted living arrangements. He said moving into a multigenerational household can provide plenty of emotional benefits for the older generation.

Having a senior move into a home with their adult children or grandchildren means more accessibility to caregiving and a sense of social inclusivity.

But the change between living on their own and moving in with family can be difficult.

“I think they are in a place where they have a lot of stress in their life. It is stressful because it is change. They have lived in their home for a long time,” he said. “But on the other side, you know that it is easier.”

Shaya has seen first hand the positive impact living with other people has on the senior community while helping seniors move into assisted living homes.

See HOUSING on page 24A

ABOVE: Jennifer Tommajin, of Real Estate One in Troy, designed this home that showcases the amount of space and functionality a multigenerational home could use. The 6,938-square-foot home includes five bedrooms, four full baths, and one half bath.

Photo by Brian Kurtz

LEFT: One of the benefits of extended families living together is strengthening bonds between generations. Shutterstock image

Hello Seniors,

Based on our own terrible experience, avoid Medicare Advantage Plans Part C for the following reasons:

• $49,115 and $26,474 hospital claims denied

• In-hospital rehabilitation denied

• In-hospital rehabilitation denial decision was made by outside contractor

• Advantage Plan added on their own layers of requirements for in hospital rehabilitation, this is in addition to the Medicare requirements, terrible

• Deny coverage and claims, delayed medical decisions for our doctor

• More paperwork for doctors and hospitals that drive up healthcare costs

• Terrible plan for people with chronic health issues that require signifcant care

• Advantage Plans are run by private, and forproft health insurance companies, not Medicare. Tese companies make your healthcare coverage decisions, not Medicare.

Generally, at age 65, plus or minus 3 months, you have options for two diferent types of plans. 1) Original Medicare A & B with a Supplement/Medigap Plan, sold by insurance companies that covers the 20% that Medicare doesn’t cover, with no medical underwriting for preexisting conditions, called “guaranteed issue.” 2) Or, a Medicare Advantage Plan Part C sold by insurance companies. If you choose this type of plan at age 65, it is highly unlikely that you will be ever able to go back to Original Medicare with a Supplement/ Medigap Plan due to high cost, and medical underwriting by the insurance companies for preexisting conditions. You are now likely stuck in an Advantage Plan for life.

It’s ok to call me with any questions on my experience with both types of plans, Original Medicare and an Advantage Plan. I am an educated consumer, not a licensed insurance agent.

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BEHIND THE WHEEL

ABOVE: This display plaque lists the many local businesses and Roseville police officers that helped restore the 1977 Chevrolet Caprice Classic on their own time at no cost to the city.

CEnd of Watch

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

ar buffs who attend this year’s Jammin’ at the Junction will have the opportunity to pay their respects to four Roseville police officers who died in the line of duty.

The annual car show will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 28 on Utica Road between Gratiot Avenue and 12 Mile

CHEVY CAPRICE CLASSIC PAYS TRIBUTE TO FALLEN ROSEVILLE OFFICERS

Road in Roseville. The event is open to the public and free to spectators.

During the day, car owners will display their souped-up muscle cars, classic models, coupes, convertibles and more. The festivities also will include live music, food vendors and awards.

One car that will catch the public’s attention is a 1977 Chevrolet Caprice Classic, which Roseville City Manager and Police Commissioner Ryan Monroe owns and main-

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tains. He purchased the vehicle with his own money a few years ago to honor the dedicated Roseville patrolmen who died while serving and protecting the residents of the city.

“I plan to have the car there,” said Monroe, a former police officer. “When you work the road, that is your office. It’s a nice thing for the department and community to have the police vehicle at Jammin’ at the Junction. People like it.” When shopping around for a commemorative car,

LEFT: This 1977 Chevrolet Caprice Classic is scheduled to

display

Jammin’ at

Junction

p.m. Sept. 28 on Utica Road, between Gratiot Avenue and 12 Mile Road, in Roseville. The car pays tribute to four Roseville police officers who died in the line of duty.

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

See CAPRICE on page 14A

Photo by Maria Allard

Caprice

Monroe “looked at all kinds of vehicles.” While the ’77 model was never a police car, Monroe felt the spacious and comfortable sedan was the best representation for the officers who lost their lives.

The honored patrolmen are: Albert O. DeSmet, Robert Alfred Young, William Oliver and Lawrence Cooney. All four men are remembered on the Officer Down Memorial Page website at odmp.org. The website tells brief stories of the law enforcement officers and the circumstances in which they died.

DeSmet was killed when his patrol car was struck during a high-speed pursuit Nov. 5, 1987. DeSmet, 44, was survived by his wife, son and two daughters.

According to the website, Clinton Township police were pursuing a vehicle traveling into Roseville after the driver had rammed and hit two vehicles. DeSmet and his partner, James Edwards, activated their emergency lights and pulled onto the southbound lanes

of Gratiot Avenue when the vehicle struck them from behind.

DeSmet’s patrol car slid into the median and he was killed while Edwards was reportedly injured. The driver continued on until he crashed at an intersection. As time went on, the driver of the vehicle was found not guilty by reason of insanity. He was committed to a state hospital for four years and released.

Young’s “End of Watch” occurred Feb. 18, 1978, when he suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after pursuing a suspect on foot.

The 51-year-old officer was assisting an ambulance crew that was having trouble restraining a man. The suspect then broke free and ran from the scene.

Young chased after him, tackled and handcuffed him and returned him to the ambulance. After a few minutes, the patrolman collapsed. The married father of three was transported to a local hospital where he died.

The Officer Down Memorial Page states that Oliver and Cooney — on duty together June 15, 1937 — died by gunfire after they apprehended a youth who was under arrest for burglarizing a local gas station.

The suspect and a second juvenile were handcuffed and being placed into a patrol car when one of them grabbed Oliver’s handgun and shot him. When Cooney heard the gunshots, he rushed to the scene and was shot at by the suspects.

“He began to chase the suspects and as he rounded the corner he was shot several times,” the website states. “Although wounded, he continued to fire at the suspects.”

Cooney drove himself to the police station and collapsed. A milkman passing by took him to a local hospital, but he did not survive his injuries, leaving behind his wife and two sons. Oliver succumbed to his wounds about one month later on July 12. He was survived by his wife and four children.

The 19-year-old suspect in the shootout was arrested and sentenced to life in prison. According to the Officer Down Memorial Page website, he was paroled Jan. 25, 1963.

“I wanted to acknowledge those officers and draw attention to the police and city,” Monroe said. “I think it’s so important to remember their sacrifices.”

Many local organizations have offered

their time to help restore the Chevy without any cost to the city of Roseville or the Police Department, as no city funds were used for the project.

“The Roseville Auto Shop was generous to give it a good tune-up and make it road ready,” Monroe said. “Lafata Auto Body helped with some of the body work.”

Other contributors listed on a display plaque include Automotive Color Supply Inc., in Roseville; Van’s Towing & Transport in Roseville; US Farathane, of Sterling Heights; ABS Storage Products in Detroit; Majik Graphics in Clinton Township; and Roseville officers Brian Dobrzycki, David Lukasavage, Matthew Lesperance and his dad, Dennis Lesperance. The police officers volunteered on their own time.

The Caprice Classic is stored in a city building and taken out on occasion for events, including parades.

“It’s a pet project of mine,” Monroe said. “It’s more for the police and the city of Roseville.”

For more information on Jammin’ at the Junction or to register your car, visit www. roseville-mi.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=58.

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bile,” Dumas said in a press release. “Years of planning and preparation by Olivia Olson and her team have made this day possible, and they have amazing things planned. … I believe this will be such a positive way to impact our local schools, senior living, places of worship, organizations, events, and neighborhoods.”

The bookmobile’s schedule can be found on the library’s website.

“We want to reach people we haven’t been able to reach before,” Olson said.

Members of the public were able to see the official launch of the vehicle during a ribbon cutting Sept. 12 at Jeanne M Stine

Community Park during the Troy Family Daze Touch-A-Truck free event. The bookmobile was previously seen at other Troy events prior to the ribbon cutting ceremony.

“We took it out for the first time at the farmers market, and it went fantastic,” Dumas said.

Library staff said they have seen a lot of excitement for the new library amenity.

Dumas said the response has been positive and has even sparked some nostalgia.

“In a city this physically large and only one main library, I see the bookmobile as acting as a much needed branch and being able to serve all corners of the community,” Dumas said in an email. “We are excited to be partnering with schools, parks, senior living homes, places of worship, and other community groups.”

For more information, visit troypl.org.

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explores curiosities behind everyday design ‘FORMING FUNCTION’ PODCAST

BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com

DETROIT — “Forming Function” is “a design podcast for everyone.”

On the Detroit-based podcast, co-hosts Brian Moore and Sam Malott Brown cover everything from barber poles to Prince to toilets. Pairing history with architecture, the duo set out to uncover the origins and meaning behind everyday design in each episode using Moore’s background as an architect and Malott Brown’s education in anthropology and historic preservation, which is only fitting considering that the pair met while working at an architectural firm in Detroit.

The podcasters share a charisma and curiosity that allows for easy listening as they delve into their biweekly design fascination.

“I have a running Google sheet that I’m just continuously adding ideas to every time I’m out in the world, and I’m like, ‘Wonder what that’s about. Let’s add it to the list,’” Moore said.

“I feel like I come at it almost from a backward perspective of Brian, where he’s like, ‘OK, here’s the problem. What is the design solution that can resolve that issue?’ Whereas I’m like, ‘Oh, here’s the solution that they came up with. What was this used for? What was the problem?’” Malott Brown said.

Moore explained that he had wanted to do a podcast since 2015, but nothing came to fruition until COVID-19 hit and he was hosting a “quarantined lawn happy hour” at his house.

“I don’t even remember how the topic came up, but I started talking about how I wanted to do this. I actually think someone brought up barber poles at the happy hour. I was like, ‘Oh, I’ve been wanting to do a podcast episode about this.’ Sam’s husband, Jeff, said, ‘Oh, well, Sam’s been wanting to do a design podcast too. You guys should do something together,’” Moore said.

“Jeff kind of pawned me off on Brian,” Malott Brown joked.

She explained that at one point, she tried to convince her husband to do

ABOVE: Sam Malott Brown and Brian Moore record a “Forming Function” podcast episode Sept. 17 on the design behind footballs.

Photo by Erin Sanchez

LEFT: Moore and Malott Brown delve into the why behind design with their Detroit-based podcast, “Forming Function.”

Photo by Lindsay Hansmann

Thursday, October 3rd, 2024

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Ribbon Cu ing Ceremony at 3:30 PM

Grace Senior Living: A Place To Call Home

Finding a suitable assisted living (AL) or memory care (MC) community that meets the needs of the elderly and their families can be challenging.

Grace Senior Living is one of those places that de es the odds and offers everything families are looking for. “Our mission and belief is for everyone to feel loved, listened to, and respected,” said coowner David Fulkerson, who co-founded Grace with his business partner, Mark Kincer. “When we do that well, everything else takes care of itself.”

Most assisted living communities are corporate-owned and management might be based in an entirely different state or region. “Large conglomerates own them, and care can suffer because it turns into just a business,” Fulkerson said. “We are family owned and operated, and this allows us to maintain high standards of care.”

do even better for them in the future.”

Many residents, arriving at Grace feeling isolated or depressed from living alone, often rally after moving in and nd a renewed sense of belonging. “Typically, after about 30 days, our residents start calling Grace home,” Fulkerson explained. He noted that when families take their loved ones out for the day, there’s often a desire to return to the place they now call home: Grace Senior Living.

Fulkerson ended by saying, “As beautiful as our building is, the best part of Grace you can’t see: the care we provide. If you decide to give Grace a try, we will stand guard for you.”

It starts with their staff. We have a great team and we maintain excellent resident-tocaregiver ratios. The ownership team and their staff nd deep personal satisfaction in their roles at Grace. “Our caregivers have loving hearts and genuinely enjoy their work; many feel it is their calling,” he said. It’s incredibly rewarding when a family member thanks us for the care we provide their loved one. It uplifts our entire day and inspires us to want to

Grace Senior Living is located at 2791 Walton Blvd. in Rochester Hills. For more information, call (248) 841-4151 or visit graceseniorliving.com.

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is open to women of any race, religion or ethnic background who are 18 or older. Potential members must also be able to prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution.

“I was skeptical of joining this organization, but I had a lot of fun with the local chapter, and it was a good evening for me,” State Regent Dawn Brady, of West Branch, said.

Brady was encouraged by her great-aunt Jane to join the organization and has been involved with DAR for 14 years.

For DAR’s state conference, the event was presided over by Brady, who encouraged members to forge bonds of friendship through service to the society and their communities. The theme for the conference was “For the Love of DAR,” and members participated in state business sessions and educational sessions throughout the three-day event.

One of the notable activities available during this event that members participated in was assembling goody bags for female veterans during the conference’s opening night. The bags were filled with a variety of items that will benefit veterans at VA hospitals and veterans homes all over the state, including Ann Arbor, Battle Creek, Iron Mountain, Saginaw, Chesterfield, Grand Rapids and Marquette.

“I am a woman veteran, but I didn’t want to presume what they needed,” DAR’s State Chair of Service for Veterans Patricia Drury said in a press release. “We are suiting the items for an actual, declared need.”

Drury contacted veterans homes and VA hospitals to determine what the women need. The answers included note cards,

manicure sets, journals, hand cream, mints, combs, lip balm, a bauble in a gossamer bag and other items. Many Daughters contributed to the goody bags via an Amazon wish list created to gather the items.

Drury teamed up with Service to America State Chair Nancy Kramarczyk for the event, and together they partnered with DAR VA Veteran Service representatives to help deliver the goody bags.

Pamela Rouse Wright, the president general of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, delivered the keynote address. Wright has been involved with DAR for over 30 years and was encouraged to join by her grandmother as a way to make friends after moving to Houston.

Wright has expressed an interest in continuing to grow DAR’s membership, assisting in naturalization ceremonies, providing funding for initiatives that support preserving history, and helping students and veterans as they are able to.

“We welcome any eligible women that come from different backgrounds who are interested in promoting the United States,” Wright said.

Brady presented her with a $1,250 check for the President General’s Project, which supports the restoration efforts of Memorial Continental Hall, in Washington, D.C., the original headquarters for DAR that is still utilized for research and educational purposes. Other aspects of this project include providing funding for DAR initiatives and celebrating the birth of the U.S. as a nation.

During the event, Brady also presented the DAR Community Service Award and announced a donation to the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency to support the third annual Women Veterans Conference in Novi Oct. 3-5.

For more information, visit dar.org or michdar.org.

CITY OF TROY

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING

October 15, 2024

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at Troy City Hall, 500 W. Big Beaver, Troy MI 48084, on October 15, 2024, 7:00 pm, to consider the following:

A variance request from the requirement that the minimum site area for an adult foster care facility be at least 40,000 square feet. The Zoning Ordinance requires 4,000 square feet per resident, and 10 residents are proposed. The site area is 34,798.5 square feet.

LOCATION: 5589 John R

ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION: 6.02 B 2

APPLICANT: Teresita Sandoval

PROPERTY OWNER: 5589 John R Rd. LLC.

The application can be viewed at troymi.gov/boardsandcommittees or in person at the Planning Department, City of Troy, 500 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, Michigan, 48084.

Comments can be expressed at the Public Hearing, or written comments can be directed to the attention of the Planning Department at the above noted address, or by email to planning@troymi.gov no later than 3:00 p.m. one day prior to the date of the meeting. If you have questions, you may contact the Planning Department at planning@troymi.gov or by phone at (248) 524-3364.

Watch the Meeting: https://troymi.gov/community/government/citycouncil/council_meeting_webcast.php

M. Aileen Dickson MMC MiPMC 3 City Clerk

PUBLISHED: September 26, 2024

POSTED: September 27, 2024

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

Published: 09/26/2024 Troy Times

CITY OF TROY ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING

October 15, 2024

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at Troy City Hall, 500 W. Big Beaver, Troy MI 48084, on October 15, 2024, 7:00 pm, to consider the following:

A variance request to allow a proposed detached accessory structure (garage) be set back 3 feet from the side property line, where the Zoning Ordinance requires the proposed garage be set back 6 feet from the side property line.

LOCATION: 645 Burtman

ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION: 7.03 B 2 d

APPLICANT: Paul Schiller for Italy American Construction

PROPERTY OWNER: Robert & Lisa Jacques

The application can be viewed at troymi.gov/boardsandcommittees or in person at the Planning Department, City of Troy, 500 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, Michigan, 48084.

Comments can be expressed at the Public Hearing, or written comments can be directed to the attention of the Planning Department at the above noted address, or by email to planning@troymi.gov no later than 3:00 p.m. one day prior to the date of the meeting. If you have questions, you may contact the Planning Department at planning@troymi.gov or by phone at (248) 524-3364.

Watch the Meeting: https://troymi.gov/community/government/citycouncil/council_meeting_webcast.php

M. Aileen Dickson MMC MiPMC 3 City Clerk

PUBLISHED: September 26, 2024

POSTED: September 27, 2024

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

Published: 09/26/2024 Troy Times

NOTICE

Troy Police Unclaimed Auto Auction

The following vehicles have been deemed abandoned / unclaimed by their owners. They will be offered for sale at a Public Auction on October4th, 2024 at 10:00am. The auction will be held at A & M Towing located at 2075 Austin Dr, Troy MI. Owners may redeem their vehicles until 9:00am on the day of the auction by paying all charges against the vehicle at A & M Towing. All vehicles are sold “as is” and must be removed within 24 hours. Any questions should be directed to the Troy Police Department Impound Management Team at 248-524-3469.

Please note that we are unable to answer questions regarding the condition of specifc vehicles prior to the auction and we cannot respond to such inquiries.

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M. Aileen Dickson MMC MiPMC 3 City Clerk

Author

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pany that aims to promote diversity and inclusion in their publications.

“We’re sticking with juvenile fiction for 3- to 8-year-olds right now,” Mitropoulos said. “Maybe we’ll do middle school books later on.”

Mitropoulos’ first book was “Ready . . . Set . . . Frog!” It aims to use storytelling to teach children about setting boundaries and self-care. Her latest book, “Let’s Work Smarter,” includes lessons in problem solving and setting goals. Both books are a part of the Harmony Lane series that features recurring characters.

Both books can be found through Amazon, and at various local bookstores and shops.

“We want to be in as many local shops as possible,” Mitropoulos said.

The book launch event took place at The Detroit Shoppe in Somerset Collection. The Detroit Shoppe is a nonprofit store and museum that aims to showcase Michigan people, places and products.

Mitropoulos had initially worked with The Detroit Shoppe before with her book, and she organized most of the event for her second book.

“It’s the perfect environment for a fun, lively event,” Erin Ber-

Photo by Liz Carnegie

Author Katharine Mitropoulos debuted her new book, “Let’s Work Smarter” at Somerset Collection.

over six years,” Nathan Forbes, a managing partner of Southfield-based Forbes Co., said during a Sept. 10 Troy Planning Commission meeting. “They see over 200,000 people in from Oakland County up in Ann Arbor every year, somewhere between 150,000 and 200,000 a year, yet they don’t have a facility east of (Interstate) 275, and I used to always tell them that you do all the hard work, you make the investment in research, you make the investment in your brick and mortar up in Ann Arbor, you do all the hard diagnosis and then you’re giving away the medical practices, medical clinics, the treatment centers, the rehabilitation centers, the outpatient surgery centers to the likes of the hospital network systems that service the peripheral of Oakland County. You need to have a brand in the center of Oakland County.”

During the Troy Planning Commission meeting Sept. 10, a representative with Forbes Frankel Troy Ventures LLC presented potential plans for a development project that could include 750 residential units, 500,000 square feet of office space, 300,000 square feet of retail space, and a 250-room hotel, as well as associated amenities and open space.

“Obviously, this is a transformative project on Big Beaver and one that many of us here in the city have been waiting a number of years to see and come to fruition,” Ben Carlisle, of Carlisle/Wortman Associates Inc., said.

Forbes presented the plans in order to receive feedback before submitting a formal conceptual development plan application. The plan could include the medical facility building, two retail/restaurant buildings fronting on Big Beaver, a hotel/restaurant building, two residential buildings, a retail mixed-use building, two retail/office/hotel/ residential/parking mixed-use buildings, atgrade parking lots, two parking decks, plazas and sitting areas, and internal sidewalks among other amenities.

“This will be great for the local residential market in this area, and we’re going to tie it all together,” Forbes said. “We want it to be a place people come, they either get dropped off, they can walk, they can sit outside. There’ll be places to sit, have drinks, be entertained, and then the residences will also have those food and beverage options and a gourmet market by which to shop on a daily basis.”

As a part of these development plans, the applicant would seek to amend the concept development plan and the planned unit development agreement as the site, located at the northwest corner of Big Beaver and

Coolidge Highway, is currently zoned under The Pavilions PUD.

A consent judgment originally entered in May 1973 between Sheffield Development and the city of Troy includes four contiguous parcels that total around 140 acres, states information included in the meeting packet in relation to the proposed Somerset West Concept Development Plan. “A portion of the 140 acres includes the 12-acre portion of the site north of Cunningham, but does not include the northwest corner parcel at Big Beaver and Coolidge of approximately … 28 acres,” the information states.

According to city information, while the 40 acres is controlled by the PUD, the 12 acres north of Cunningham Drive are part of a larger consent judgment. The development of the former Kmart HQ site, south of Cunningham, will not be affected by the consent judgment but will require amendment to the existing PUD. The development of the 12 acres north of Cunningham Drive will require an amendment to the consent judgment.

For this project to come to fruition, the applicants will need approval of a conceptual development plan, a preliminary development plan, and a final development plan.

While members of the Planning Commission questioned Forbes on the residential unit, and parking lot sizes and placements, as well as potential connections to Somerset North, among other concerns, overall they mainly expressed positive reactions to this potential plan.

“I’m blessed to be from this area,” Planning Commission member Toby Buechner said. “I grew up at Somerset. My kids grew up at Somerset. My grandkids are going to grow up at this place. Great speech, nice presentation. … You said everything right. Love that you’re taking your time to do it right. I live nearby. I love what you’re doing here. I like where you’re coming from. I can’t say anything remotely even the middle of negative, because it’s good stuff.”

“Just the mixed use, the residential, the amenities, the walkability,” Planning Commission member Tyler Fox said. “I mean, it’s all absolutely fantastic. … You guys did your homework, and you did a great job of, like, hitting those points that we really are interested in and look for as a commission.”

The Planning Commission didn’t vote on anything related to this issue as the presentation was meant to serve as an introduction and opportunity to receive feedback on the plan. Once the applicants submit the proper paperwork, groundwork for this project could begin next summer, and it would be open around three years from now.

At this time there are no current updates to the University of Michigan medical center project.

For more information, visit www.uofm health.org or troymi.gov.

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a podcast with her because she wanted to do something creative during the pandemic.

After discussing the plan for about a year, Moore and Malott Brown picked a name and secured the Michigan Architectural Foundation’s Damian Farrell Architectural Awareness grant. The grant provides “financial assistance to organizations and individuals that organize, sponsor and promote events, lectures, publications and experiences that increase awareness of architecture.”

In 2024, the MAF Damian Farrell Architecture Awareness Grants Committee and the MAF Board of Trustees approved a total of $15,000 to be awarded to architectural awareness efforts like the Forming Function podcast. Moore and Malott Brown did not disclose the amount of the grant since it is a competitive application process. They explained that they were not profiting from the grant and that it helped them purchase equipment to streamline the editing process. Under the grant agreement, they did eight episodes in the first season and agreed to do 12 episodes this season.

“One of the requirements we made with them on the funding was that every season we would have at least one episode about Michigan architecture. And so, in the first season, we had an episode about the GM Tech Center. This season, we’ll have Northland Shopping Center, which is a very significant work that contributed to architectural movements across the country as a whole,” Moore said.

In April 2023, Moore and Malott Brown launched their first episode, “What’s White and Red All Over?” which focused on the gruesome history of barber poles. Moore said that becoming a podcaster made him adjust to explaining topics in more detail.

“I was giving someone a preview of the story. I talked about bloodletting and moved on. And they were like, ‘Whoa, wait. What’s, what is bloodletting?’ I just assumed people knew what this was. So I went and rewrote my whole story, and there’s now a 10-minute segment about what that is and why they did it. And that actually became kind of the crux of the story.” he said.

Where to find Forming Function:

Forming Function can be streamed on “any podcasting platform,” including Spotify, Apple, iHeartPodcast Network, Castbox and more.

For more information on the Forming Function podcast, visit its Facebook page at facebook.com/FormingFunction Podcast or check out their Instagram, @formingfunctionpodcast.

Malott Brown explained her process for storytelling on the podcast.

“If the structure is always the same, it gets a little bit stale. So, trying to figure out how to tell the same story in a way that people will get something out of it, but in maybe new ways, with different perspectives and different angles, that keeps it fresh,” she said.

Lindsay Hansmann is a former coworker turned friend of Moore and Malott Brown. Hansmann has done photography for the podcast and appeared in the second episode of season two, “Potty Language,” which discusses the history of toilets and the evolution of sanitation systems.

Hansmann remembered when they asked her to do the episode.

“I was very honored. I showed up to record, and I was telling Brian how nervous I was,” Hansmann said.

Hansmann said that Moore reassured her.

“What I didn’t say out loud back to him, but what I thought was, ‘No, I’m nervous that it’s just not going to be as good as when it’s you two.’ Because they just have such a great flow. Thankfully, they are exactly who they are. And he was correct. Within a few minutes, we were talking like we would if we were out to grab a bite.”

In addition to Hansmann’s appearance in episode two of season two, listeners can look forward to topics such as the designs behind footballs, tarot cards, witches and Northland Mall. Malott Brown encouraged listeners to share their curiosities with them at formingfunctionpodcast@gmail.com.

“We do like to answer people’s questions,” she said. “So, if there’s anything that people are curious about, we definitely want them to send that to us so that we can answer those questions. Because we’re only two people, our curiosity can only expand so far. So, if there is anything that people are wondering about, we definitely want to help satisfy that for them.”

Housing

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Seniors in assisted living homes experience more social interaction and less stress of taking care of themselves. Shaya said multigenerational housing provides the same effect.

“The key is the emotional well-being of the seniors that choose to live in multigenerational housing,” he said. “As you get older, it becomes very isolating, and socializing becomes more of a challenge.”

Jennifer Toomajian, of Real Estate One in Troy, said she sees a lot of multigenerational living situations in Troy and the surrounding areas of metro Detroit.

“Multigenerational homes are huge in areas that have diverse populations,” she said. “I think our population is different today, so you have people that live in the areas that are culturally used to taking care of their grandparents or their parents.”

To accommodate the current wants or needs for multigenerational homes, Toomajian said that the housing market is beginning to build homes specifically for multigenerational housing.

“Developers have been adjusting new construction floor plans to accommodate multigenerational families,” she said via email. “Adding first-floor full bathrooms with showers and first-floor flex rooms that have a multi-purpose: guest room, bedroom, playroom, gym, or an office.”

Creating homes that are designed for the purpose of multigenerational family living situations opens up the doors for saving money in other aspects of life, according to Toomajian.

“What ends up happening is today’s home prices are so high that both parents have to work,” she said. “Then if both parents are working, who is home with the kids? Then grandma moves in to help take care of the kids while the parents are working.”

Shaya said that the desire for a single family home and land will never diminish, but multigenerational living is the most attainable option as he believes that housing affordability will not change anytime soon.

“Economics will sort of dictate that a different model will be more efficient and more welcome for a lot of people,” he said. “I think that multigenerational housing is going to be an integral part of that model to help with the housing availability issue that many people face.”

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line, store director for The Detroit Shoppe, said. “Her first book had a lot of sales here, and she’s doing really good today.”

Book launch activities included free face painting, cotton candy, crafts, snacks, book readings and signings, as well as raffles

and giveaways. The event was sponsored by Better Made, The Detroit Shoppe, and Set Sail Press.

“We wanted our event to connect with the community because the goal of our company is to support the community,” Mitropoulos said. “We love The Detroit Shoppe and wanted to partner with them.”

For more information, visit setsailpress. com.

Photo by Sarah Wright

Author Katharine Mitropoulos reads her new book, “Let’s Work Smarter” at Somerset Collection.

CRIME WATCH

Man contacted by fake Geek Squad account

A Troy man reported that he received an email and a phone call supposedly from Geek Squad Sept. 3.

The suspects informed him that his account was going to close if he did not fill out paperwork online. The man filled out the paperwork and was instructed to pay $200 through his computer, though when the man did so, he noticed the amount changed from $200 to $20,000. The man was then instructed to withdraw $15,000 from his bank account and bring it to an address in Shelby Township.

He was stopped by a family member before dropping off the money.

Scammer demands leads to fraudulent Best Buy purchase

A Troy man reported that he received an email Sept. 3 from an unknown suspect demanding money or his personal information would be leaked.

The man did not comply with the request.

The next day, the man received an email from Best Buy that his order was ready for pickup. The man called the store and was informed that a purchase had been made for $1,430 using his Best Buy account with a credit card he was unfamiliar with.

Victims receive call from fake Oakland County Sheriff’s Office

On Sept. 5 at 1:27 p.m., Troy residents reported that they received calls and text messages from an unknown suspect identifying himself as a sergeant for the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office.

The suspect told the residents they needed to contact him regarding their son, who they said was at the Oakland County Jail.

The residents contacted him and were advised they needed to send $2,400 for the Work Release Tether Program through a “State Payment Kiosk.”

The suspects were instructed to go to Kroger and use the Coinme machine to send $2,400 via Crypto.

After sending the funds, the residents contacted the Sheriff’s Office and were advised it was a scam.

Vehicle larcenists apprehended during traffic stop

Officers responded to a report of a ve-

hicle break-in that had just occurred around Kenyon Street at 3:35 a.m. Sept. 5.

The caller reported observing two males break into a work van before leaving the area in a black Dodge Charger and a second vehicle. Officers arrived in the area and quickly identified two separate victims.

During the same time, officers were notified that Royal Oak police had stopped the black Dodge Charger believed to be involved in the incident. Troy officers proceeded to the traffic stop with Royal Oak police, where they were notified that the Dodge Charger was occupied by three males, a 26-year-old from Van Buren Township, a 27-year-old from Lincoln Park, and a 25-year-old from Ecorse. In the vehicle, officers observed a black backpack belonging to one of the victims.

All three occupants were arrested and transported to the Troy Police lockup facility, where they were charged with breaking and entering a motor vehicle over $1,000.

Sleeping, intoxicated driver apprehended on I-75

Police observed a 2008 Dodge Charger pulled over on the right shoulder of Interstate 75, near Long Lake Road, with its hazard lights on at 3:44 a.m. Sept. 14 and stopped to check on the driver.

The Dodge Charger was running, and the driver was asleep in the driver’s seat. Officers awoke the driver, a 26-year-old man from Detroit, who stated he pulled over to put an address in his GPS.

The driver admitted to drinking beer and smoking marijuana prior to driving. Officers observed a burnt marijuana joint in the cupholder of the vehicle.

The driver was asked to perform several sobriety evaluations, and the officers noted he performed poorly. He submitted to a preliminary breath test with a result of a 0.104% blood alcohol content. The driver was arrested.

Multiple substances found on driver during traffic stop

Officers initiated a traffic stop on the driver of a 2023 Lincoln Corsair around West Big Beaver Road and North Adams Road at 6:26 p.m. Sept. 10.

The driver, a 30-year-old woman from West Bloomfield, was confirmed to have a felony warrant for her arrest and was taken into custody. During an inventory search of her vehicle, officers located crack cocaine and fentanyl in a backpack in the back seat.

Home on Brentwood broken into

Residents on Brentwood Drive reported that an unknown suspect forced entry to their

home by smashing the sliding back door sometime between noon and 8 p.m. Sept. 13.The second floor of the home was ransacked.

Speed and ignoring traffic light lead to inebriated driver’s arrest

Officers initiated a traffic stop around Kirts Boulevard on the driver of a 2024 Ford Explorer for speeding and disregarding a red traffic light at 12:40 a.m. Sept. 8.

Officers noted the driver, a 42-year-old man from Troy, had slurred speech, was unsteady on his feet, and had a strong odor of

Joe’s Grill opens in Troy

intoxicants emanating from his person. The driver was asked to perform several sobriety evaluations, and officers noted he performed poorly. He submitted to a preliminary breath test with a result of a 0.176% blood alcohol content and was arrested.

Paint poured on car in structure

A victim reported that an unknown suspect covered his car in paint and keyed the vehicle while it was parked in a parking structure at 888 W. Big Beaver Road between 8:15 a.m. and 5:29 p.m. Sept. 10. — Sarah Wright

Joe’s Grill, a new restaurant in Troy offering Mediterranean American cuisine, had a ribbon cutting party Sept. 13. Owner and chef Maher Shakarna said he brings his love for cooking to Joe’s Grill. Maher and his wife, Manal, opened Joe’s Grill, a small restaurant where everything is made to order, using all-halal meat and “real” cooking techniques, they said. They said Joe’s Grill offers home cooking without processed ingredients, using fresh vegetables and proteins cooked in front of customers. They said it is a Mediterranean twist on fast food, with a focus on health and flavor. Joe’s Grill is located at 1919 E. Big Beaver Road in Troy. Visit Joesgrilmichigan.com for more information.

Op. Ed. A Country of Neighbors

Te poet Shirazi said: “If a gem falls into mud, it is still valuable. If dust ascends to heaven, it remains valueless.” Lately, we have needed more than ever to rely on such wisdom in this City. I believe that no matter how much abuse Troy receives at the hands of some of our local leaders it remains a gem.

At the last meeting of the Council our Chief of Police was appointed Interim City Manager. Tis is because the City Attorney appears to be incapable of or unwilling to negotiate an agreement with our Deputy City Manager whom the council appointed unanimously to be our new City Manager. Additionally, having run all the talent out of town, we appear to be incapable of fnding anyone with the proper education, training and experience to serve in the interim as City Manager. Tat means that a city whose budget is $200 million a year cannot fnd a ‘CEO’ to steer the ship. While I know Chief Nastasi to be an efective and excellent Chief I know he does not possess the requisite skills required of a City Manager.

Municipal issues are neighborhood concerns that do not mix well with politics. Yet, in our city, the selection of a city manager has fallen prey to politics and the current situation is the immediate result. I believe that this is a country of neighborhoods and neighbors. And I believe only good things can come from talking to our neighbors. So, I’m asking my seven neighbors elected to the Troy City Council to rest this issue from the hands of incompetent appointed ofcials and resolve it for the beneft of all of us.

REN NUSHAJ – Attorney / Prosecutor

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Fake ID leads to real suspect

BERKLEY — A 20-year-old Bloomfield Hills woman was caught attempting to use fake identification at 12:06 p.m. Aug. 18 at 3916 W. 11 Mile Road.

Police were called to Quality Roots for a report of a woman attempting to use a fake ID to buy marijuana. When the fake ID was caught by the store, the woman left the scene before police arrived.

While the ID was fake, police said that it did list the woman’s real address. Police were able to track down the woman and called her to the Public Safety Department, where she was issued a citation.

Police arrest motorcyclist

BERKLEY — A 35-year-old Rochester Hills man was arrested for fleeing and eluding and possession of a firearm in the commission of a crime at 9:39 p.m. Aug. 17 near Woodward Avenue and West 12 Mile Road.

According to the Berkley Public Safety Department, a patrol vehicle on Woodward became aware of a situation where a driver on a red motorcycle with a passenger began speeding away from a Berkley police officer at a gas station.

Police stated the driver was seen disobeying road closures and driving around the cones placed on Coolidge Highway.

The patrol vehicle attempted to stop the motorcyclist, but the motorcyclist reportedly did not stop. The officer followed the motorcycle, which was traveling between 70 and 80 mph, according to the report.

The motorcycle ended up in an area of Woodward that was congested with traffic due to the Dream Cruise. The motorcyclist attempted to hide behind a building, but police were pointed to its location by witnesses, the report states.

Police were able to arrest the driver, who according to the report told authorities that he had a gun on his person. The passenger was able to contact someone for a ride from the scene.

Incense starts fire in empty apartment

FARMINGTON — Public safety officers responded to Chatham Hills Apartments on a smoke investigation around 8:35 p.m. Aug. 26.

When officers arrived they detected smoke coming from underneath the door to a second story apartment. The apartment was unattended and locked.

The officers forced entry and found an active fire within.

Officers extinguished the fire, the origin of which was determined to be unattended incense placed near an apartment wall.

Driver fails to stop for police

FARMINGTON — An officer attempted to stop a vehicle for speeding at Grand River and Power Aug.

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and siren, the vehicle continued westbound on Grand River to Shiawassee, where it stopped for a red light. The officer attempted to get the driver’s attention, with negative results. The vehicle was eventually boxed in at Grand River and Drake. The 49-year-old driver was arrested and cited for failing to stop for a police officer’s signal.

Someone steals purse at hospital

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that between 11 and 11:30 a.m. Aug. 26, an unknown person stole the complainant’s purse from Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital at 3601 W. 13 Mile Road.

Police catch suspected mail thief

NOVI — A police officer reported seeing a man with a backpack standing in the middle of West Park Drive near Humboldt Drive at 2:29 a.m. Sept. 3.

The man was swaying back and forth with his head down, according to the police report. The man had no reaction when the officer pulled up directly behind him with his lights on.

When the officer got out of his car and called out to the man, the man responded by walking toward the sidewalk, according to the report. The officer then placed the man in handcuffs and asked to search his bag. Inside the bag, the officer reportedly found 22 pieces of mail that belonged to nearby small businesses. The man was then arrested and taken to the Novi Police Department. The mail was returned to the businesses, who police said chose to press charges against the man.

Surfboard goes missing

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A complainant went to the Police Department Aug. 29 to report that their surfboard was taken from their boat at the West Acres Marina.

No suspects were reported.

Sports cards reported missing

WEST BLOOMFIELD — An officer took a report of stolen baseball and basketball cards from a residence in the Aldingbrooke complex Aug. 31.

The reporting party explained that they had placed a box of cards on top of their water heater in March, and when they went to retrieve them Aug. 17, the cards were gone. No suspects were reported.

Motorcyclist punches woman’s side mirror

BIRMINGHAM — A 51-year-old Royal Oak woman

OCT. 12

Thursday Walking Group: Meet at Gene Shepherd Park, 2452 23 Mile Road in Shelby Township, and take trail to Yates Cider Mill, round trip approximately 2 miles, 6 p.m., (248) 524-3570, info@thvmail.org, troyhistoricvillage.org/programs/walking-group

50+ Expo: Meet 90-plus vendors offering resources on caregiving, healthcare, medicare/medicaid, real estate, legal services, healthcare assistance, senior living options, financial management and more, also food trucks, flu shots and giveaways, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., OPC Social & Activity Center, 650 Letica Drive in Rochester, (248) 6561403, OPCcenter.org

SEPT. 27-29

‘Unnecessary Farce’: 8 p.m. Sept. 27-28 and 2 p.m. Sept. 29, Ridgedale Players, 205 W. Long Lake Road in Troy, ridgedaleplayers. com

SEPT. 29

Walk n’ Roll for ALS: 10 a.m. check-in includes pumpking decorating, photo booth and hot drinks/snacks, then 3-mile walk at 11 a.m., followed by lunch, music and more, Eastside Beach at Stony Creek Metropark, 4300 Main Park Drive in Shelby Township, alsofmichigan. org

OCT. 2

Dementia Education Conference: Hear Dr. Tam Cummings discuss multiple topics during free event, also lunch provided, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., MSU Management Education Center, 811 W. Square Lake Road in Troy, (586) 795-0998, brittney.jackson@promedica.org, eventbrite. com

OCT. 5

Nightmare on Auburn Road: Beer tent, vendors, live music, costume contests (for pets too), trick-or-treating, cider and doughnuts, kids crafts, photo booths and creepy character appearances, noon, downtown Utica, facebook.com/CityofUticaMichigan

Brew & Fall Fest: Includes 10 3-ounce pours, also cornhole tournament, 4-9 p.m., Jimmy John’s Field, 7171 Auburn Road in Utica, uspbl.com

Avenue, she encountered a group of motorcyclists traveling at a high rate of speed who were visibly angry with motorists who were not getting out of their way.

One of the motorcyclists intentionally smashed the victim’s side mirror with their fist. An investigation was ongoing.

Police break up fight at restaurant

BIRMINGHAM — Officers on patrol were at a restaurant in the 200 block of South Old Woodward around 1 a.m. Sept. 1 when a fight broke out between several men.

One, a 28-year-old Sterling Heights man, resisted officers’ attempts to stop the fight and continued to behave aggressively. As officers attempted to subdue him, another man, a 35-year-old Macomb resident, grabbed one officer’s shoulder and pulled him backwards. Both suspects were arrested, with the Sterling Heights man charged with disturbing the peace and obstruction of justice, and the Macomb man charged with obstruction of justice.

Police arrest speeding drunk driver

ROCHESTER — A Rochester officer performing stationary radar in the area of Main and Romeo saw a vehicle traveling at 52 mph in a 25 mph zone at approximately 3 a.m. Aug. 24. The officer conducted a traffic stop and also observed the vehicle to have an expired plate.

The driver failed all field sobriety tasks and submitted to a preliminary breath test, which resulted in a blood alcohol content of 0.15%. The driver was placed under arrest, was lodged until sober and released, pending a later court date.

Woman arrested for being drunk and disorderly

ROCHESTER — Rochester officers were dispatched to an apartment complex pool for a disturbance at approximately 5 p.m. Aug. 28.

The caller indicated there was a group of individuals drinking, and the one female kept falling into the pool due to her intoxication.

Officers arrived and spoke with management, who confiscated the alcoholic beverages. Officers attempted to speak with the female who was causing the main disturbance, but she continued to cause a disturbance. At that point, she was placed under arrest, was lodged until sober and was released with a citation.

Man reports assault after going home with stranger

SOUTHFIELD — At 12:16 a.m. Aug. 19, a man met a woman and went back to her home, where they

Stone Wall Pumpkin Festival: Pumpkin carving, pumpkin bowling, live entertainment, crafts, food, cider and doughnuts, professional pumpkin carving display and more, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., also see pumpkins lit 7-9 p.m., Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, rochesterhills.org/musprograms

OCT. 13

Chic & Unique Vintage Market: 100-plus small businesses expected, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, packardprovinggrounds.org

BeWitched & BeDazzled: Hosted by Meadow Brook Theatre Guild with mistress of ceremonies Karen Carter (meteorologist at CBS News Detroit and Detroit 50), includes luncheon, vendors, caricaturist, psychic readers, photo booth, costume contest, raffles, silent auction and door prizes, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Petruzzello’s Banquet and Conference Center, 6950 Rochester Road in Troy, www.meadowbrook theatreguild.com/bewitched-bedazzled

OCT. 17-19

Rummage sale: 4-6 p.m. Oct. 17, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 18 and 8 a.m.noon Oct. 19, First United Methodist Church of Troy, 6363 Livernois Road, (248) 879-6363

OCT. 19

Masquerade at the Museum: Strolling fundraiser featuring seasonal snack stations, costume contest, scavenger hunt and drink ticket, make mask on site or bring own, 7-11 p.m., Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, rochesterhills.org/ news_detail_T9_R366.php

OCT. 20

Meadow Brook Hall-oween: Trick-or-treating, seasonal crafts and games, and cider and doughnuts, slots available 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m., Meadow Brook Hall on campus of Oakland University, 350 Estate Drive in Rochester, registration required, (248) 364-6200, meadowbrookhall.org

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and assaulted him, according to a police report. He contacted police after leaving her residence.

Witness thwarts theft attempt

SOUTHFIELD — A resident reported to Southfield police that he saw a man attempting to remove the wheels and tires from a vehicle in the 20000 block of Charlton Square at 12:27 a.m. Aug. 23. The caller asked the suspect if it was his vehicle, and the suspect responded “no.” The caller then asked the suspect if he was attempting to steal the wheels and tires, to which the suspect responded, “yes.” The caller then held down the suspect until police arrived.

Facebook Marketplace inquiry leads to deceptive apartment agreement TROY — 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

Oct. 13 and Amendment XIX (women granted right to vote) Nov. 10, 2-3:30 p.m., Old Troy Church at Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles, troyhistoricvillage.org/programs/constitution-cafes

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,troyhistoricvillage.org/programs/ teas-at-two

Free medicare help: Hosted by Michigan Medicare Assistance Program and AgeWays, meet with trained counselor by appointment during open enrollment period (Oct. 15-Dec. 7), Disability Network of Eastern Michigan, 1709 John R Road in Troy, (586) 268-4160

• Hosted by Michigan Medicare Assistance Program and AgeWays, meet with trained counselor by appointment, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 15 and Nov. 19, Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois Road, (800) 803-7174

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 Road, (248) 642-3306, 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)