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Early voting was added into the Michigan Constitution last year after Proposition 2 was passed by voters in a statewide general election. “With the constitutional amendment, there’s a couple things that changed,” explained Troy Clerk Aileen Dickson. “Early voting is you can walk in during the designated hours to the facility that your municipality is assigned to. Oak-
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Stage Nature Center to host 13th annual Nature Uncorked fundraiser BY BRENDAN LOSINSKI blosinski@candgnews.com
The Lloyd Stage Nature Center is popping the bubbly for its 13th annual Nature Uncorked fundraiser. Nature Uncorked is an annual wine and beer tasting hosted at the Troy Community Center to raise money for the nature center and its various programs. It will be held 5-9 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Troy Community Center. “There is a link to register and purchase tickets,” said Nature Center Executive Director Carla Reeb. The early bird pricing expires Nov. 3 and is $45 per person or $60 for VIP tickets. After that they go up $10 per ticket. The VIP tickets allow for early entry into the event at 5 p.m. Between 5 and 6 p.m., there is a pre-glow reception. They get a free cocktail and premium appetizers from Fogo de Chao See UNCORKED on page 19A Photo provided by Carla Reeb
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‘We are creating career pathways in an industry that is starving for talent’ BY BRENDAN LOSINSKI blosinski@candgnews.com
Oct. 6 marked International Manufacturing Day, and Troy High School celebrated with a
ribbon-cutting on its new manufacturing lab and its recent partnership with the SME Education Foundation. SME, which originated as the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, is a 90-year-old nonprofit based in Southfield. It promotes manufacturing technology and the development of a skilled workforce. The SME Foundation is its philanthropic arm, which works as a 501(c)(3).
SME has hosted its PRIME program in 32 schools across Michigan, which now includes Troy High School. “The program is called SME PRIME, which stands for ‘Partnership Response In Manufacturing Education.’ Today we are launching an SME PRIME program at Troy High School,” Rob Luce, the vice president of the SME Education FounSee MANUFACTURING on page 7A
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When you talk about wins that put a program on the right track, Troy Athens will be focusing on this one for a long time. As Royal Oak regained a 37-31 lead in overtime Oct. 6 at Athens High School, it brought an ever-so-familiar feeling for what Athens football has struggled with for years — finishing a football game. “We talked about that at the end, because we just haven’t gotten over the hump this year and in the recent past,” Athens coach Tom Cook said. “That’s something that we struggled with a couple years ago before I was even coaching because I taught at Athens for a long time, so I’m still watching all the games.”
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communities to choose to opt in for early voting for the November election. However, Michigan state law states that all communities must offer early voting as of the Feb. 27, 2024, election. Troy is among the communities opting to start early voting during this election as opposed to waiting until next year. Dickson said there was a call from many voters for the state to change the rules to allow early voting. “After Prop 2 was passed, the state now tells us we have to provide it, but even before it was approved in 2022, people wanted to feed their own ballot into tabulators when they absentee voted,” she said. “This will now allow people to do this. They can now do this even if they can’t get away from work on Election Day or if they would have to bring kids along on Election Day and so forth.” She noted that absentee voting also will be adjusted to conform with the new laws as well. “For absentee voting, you can either pick it up in person at the clerk’s office or have it mailed to you,” said Dickson. “You fill it out at home and then sign it and return it to the clerk. There is an (Absentee Voter) Counting Board where they are opened and counted. The A.V. Counting Board can preprocess them during bigger elections, where they are processed while sequestered. If not, they are counted on Election Day. Now, since the amendment, if you get an absentee ballot, you can take it to the Early Voting Center and give it to the volunteers so it can be put through the tabulator in person (if you wish). This way you can ensure it is opened and counted by the tabulator and not the A.V. Counting Board.” While Oakland County clerks prepare for early voting in the near future, Macomb County clerks set their sights on the 2024 primaries as the start of early in-person voting on the east side. “In Mount Clemens, and I think for the majority of Macomb County, it is going to begin with the presidential primary in 2024,” said Cathleen Martin, clerk for the city of Mount Clemens. “Early voting is only required for statewide and federal elections. (For) city elections, clerks are not required to have early voting, but I know that I will in Mount Clemens.” Martin says several communities are taking part in pilot programs for elections later this year but is unaware of any Macomb County communities taking part in the program. Right now many Macomb County communities are determining where their early
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Troy Clerk Aileen Dickson runs tests on ballot tabulators in preparation for early voting, which will now be offered at the Troy Community Center nine days before elections. voting sites will be, typically located at or close to city hall. “For Mount Clemens, this is a central location,” Martin said. “Plus we have me and my deputy clerk here. It would be either here or one of the precincts. It’s just the best choice to have it here at City Hall.” While Martin is aware a number of communities in the county wish to begin early voting this year, the training and technology still need to be sorted out. Training is expected to be carried out prior to the 2024 primaries. One major difference between early and absentee voting is the inability to spoil an early-cast ballot. “Once you put your ballot in the tabulator, that’s it,” Martin said. “We cannot pin it to you anymore … At that point there’s no tie to the voter; there’s nothing to identify a voter to a ballot once it goes into the tabulator because the stub is ripped off and they’re all just in there together.” Coordinating with other communities and the county allows for local municipalities to cut their costs for providing early voting. “The majority of the funding is a grant that the county is receiving from the state to cover supplies and equipment and to also cover some of the poll worker pay. The rest of the hourly rate is split by Clawson and Troy. I had budgeted about $100,000 without county help, because it’s $18 per hour, for eight hours a day for nine days for the staff plus the cost of the equipment. The money we do have to pay (with the partnership) is coming out of the city’s general fund and this election, so Troy’s out of pocket will be less than $5,000.” See ELECTION on page 26A
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Bloomfield Hills nature center to host trail rally Bloomfield Hills’ Johnson Nature Center will host a Trail Rally starting at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21. Those interested can grab their friends in teams of four to explore all the trails as they search for the answers to a collection of puzzles. The cost to enter is $80 a team. Participants must be 18 or older. Photo provided by the Johnson Nature Center “You do not need to be a nature nerd or detective to solve these puzzles, you just need a good sense of fun!” the center said in a press release. “At the end, you will return to the nature center for a pizza dinner.” The Johnson Nature Center is located at 3325 Franklin Road. Registration and additional information can be found at schoolfarm.doubleknot.com/facility/trail-rallyoctober-21-2023/3012297.
Community Foundation looks for grant cycle candidates The Troy Community Foundation is reminding residents that the deadline to apply for its fall grant cycle is fast approaching. The deadline to apply is Sunday, Oct. 15. The applications can be found at www. troycf.org/grants. Categories include youth and seniors, arts and culture, beautification, and health and recreation. The grants seek to improve Troy by enhancing the community, local opportunities and public resources. In doing so, they say, a virtuous cycle of continual community improvement is created. “The Troy Community Foundation seeks to empower the residents of Troy through community development and citizen-driven ideas to drive positive change,” said TCF Executive Director Olivia McLaughlin.
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Frightful 5K to return for seventh year
Troy’s premier run/walk is back as the Frightful 5K returns just in time for Halloween on Sunday, Oct. 22. “It’s the seventh annual Frightful 5K. It starts at 8:30 a.m. It starts at the Troy Community Center,” 3179 Livernois Road, said Cindy Stewart, the city’s community affairs director. “It goes onto Livernois then up Big Beaver toward Rochester Road then back up Big Beaver, and they turn back into the civic center campus by City Hall. It finishes back near the Community Center. All participants get a medal, a T-shirt and a bag.” Those interested can sign up on the city’s website at rec.troymi.gov. Prices are $25 for the 5K and $10 for the 1K prior to Monday, Oct. 16; $35 for the 5K and $10 for the 1K prior to Oct. 21; and $45 for the 5K and $20 for the 1K on the day of the event. “It comes out of our rec department. It’s such a cool 5K, because you have Big Beaver closed and people run along it and many are in costume,” said Stewart. “It’s an event the city puts on that pays for itself. It’s a fun recreation program so people can get out on a Sunday morning in October. We get a lot of families taking part. We do a kids run as well, the Pumpkin 1K, and any child can take part in that. That starts at 9:30 p.m. Strollers are welcome and dogs on leashes are welcome on both routes.
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Attorney general warns against smishing scam Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning residents about fraudulent smishing text messages with an alleged delivery notification and tracking link, purporting to be from the U.S. Postal Service. Smishing is when the scammer entices the victim by claiming a victim must provide them with a password, account number, or even Social Security number to stop an alleged fraudulent transaction. Once this information is provided, the scammer can gain access to the device and any personal information stored on it, including email, bank, credit card, or other types of accounts including social media. Her office shared some advice to not be victimized in this way including to never share a phone number unless the person or organization is personally known; never assume a text is legitimate because it comes from a familiar phone number or area code, since spammers can use caller ID spoofing to make it appear the text is from a trusted or local source; never click on links in a suspicious text; and to never provide personal or financial information in response to the unsolicited text or a website linked to the message. To file a complaint with the Department of Attorney General, call (517) 335-7599.
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The Troy Historic Village is inviting the public to grab their red riding hood, jump into their pumpkin carriage and head on over to the village for its annual trick-or-treating event. This year’s theme is Fairy Tales and Folklore, and will feature friendly — never scary — trick-or-treating. Families can enjoy a magical time with enchanting decorations, run through a fairy tale-themed obstacle course, help mix a bewitching potion, attempt to blow down little pigs’ houses, and more. “Kids will collect candy and other prizes as they move through the Village,” the Village staff said in a press release. “We’ll also have some sweet treats courtesy of Tim Hortons! The Troy Garden Club and many of the Scarecrow Row sponsors will also be onsite passing out goodies as well.” The Troy Historic Village is located at 60 W. Wattles Road. Trick-or-treating will take place 4-8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 20, and noon-3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21. Discounted early tickets may be purchased by going to www.troyhistoricvillage. org. Preregistration closes on Wednesday, Oct. 18. Regular priced tickets also may be purchased at the door the day of the event.
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RESIDENTS TO DECIDE COUNCIL RACE NOV. 7 In the Troy Times’ coverage area, residents will choose City Council candidates on Election Day. Below are profiles for local candidates, who were asked, in 75 words or less, to state their top goals if elected. An (I) indicates a candidate is an incumbent. The answers are printed verbatim.
MAYOR OF TROY
One candidate is running for one four-year term.
Ethan Baker (I)
Age: 44 Occupation: Mayor of Troy/Attorney Municipality of residence: Troy For how long: 14 years Online campaign information: www.BakerForTroy.com Education: BA in Political Science, University of Southern California; JD from Whittier College School of Law; MPA from the University of Michigan Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. Previously and currently held elected offices: Mayor of Troy (2019-present); Troy City Council Member (2015-2019) Top goals if elected: There has been a tremendous amount of progress over the past four years. I will continue to prioritize our Public Safety, Parks & Recreation, and Quality of Life issues at the same time as fostering an economic environment that is strong, stable, and continues to grow. I look Baker forward to working hard on behalf of the residents and businesses of Troy to keep our City the best place to live, work, learn, and play!
TROY CITY COUNCIL
Seven candidates are running for one of three four-year terms.
Theresa Brooks (I)
Age: 45 Occupation: Physician Municipality of residence: Troy For how long: 9 Years Online campaign information: www.brooksfortroy.com Education: University of Michigan, Michigan State Medical School, Mayo Clinic Residency Previously and currently held elected offices: Precinct Delegate, Troy City Council (Elected 2019) Top goals if elected: Over the past four years serving on City Council, achievements include: increased library funding,
public safety investments, enhanced parks, and an ethics ordinance. We reached these milestones while maintaining fiscal responsibility. Looking forward, I will strive to balance development with resident needs, support seniors, address infrastructure, and prioritize environmental impact. My Brooks mission remains preserving what we cherish about Troy while listening and responding to residents’ needs, ensuring that the City of Troy continues to thrive.
Hirak Chanda
Age: 55 Occupation: System Safety Engineer at General Motors. Municipality of residence: Troy For how long: 24 Years Online campaign information: www.hirak4troy.com Education: BS Engineering, IIT Kharagpur, India; MS Engineering, University of Minnesota, and University of Michigan Previously and currently held elected offices: None Top goals if elected: I am running for Troy City Council because I want to lead our city in a positive direction. My top priorities include maintaining Troy’s stellar reputation for public safety, increasing initiatives on sustainability and to make our city attractive to businesses and families of all ages. I Chanda will work with people with diverse opinions and use my background as an Engineer to make decisions based on logic and data.
Ann Erickson Gault (I)
Age: 60 Occupation: Attorney Municipality of residence: Troy For how long: 19 years Online campaign information: Ann4Troy.com Education: BA, Manchester University (Indiana) JD, University of Toledo College of Law (Ohio) Previously and currently held elected offices: Troy City Council, 2019-present Top goals if elected: Council accomplished much since 2019: an ethics ordinance, fully funding our library, equipping police with body cameras Erickson Gault and license plate readers, improving parks and trails, passing four
balanced budgets, and steering the City through a pandemic. Troy residents believe the City is on the right track, and I intend to keep us on track. I will also work on making Troy a more environmentally sustainable community, maintaining public safety, and preserving green space.
Mark Gunn
Age: 63 Occupation: Business Owner of an Insurance Loss Control Inspection Company, Real Estate Broker and an Adjunct Professor. Municipality of residence: Troy, MI For how long: 38 Years Online campaign information: www.markgunn4troy.com Education: Bachelors and Masters Degree from Walsh College Previously and currently held elected offices: Precinct Delegate in Troy MI 16 Years. Top goals if elected: Balancing the demand for new housing, commercial spaces, and infrastructure with the need to preserve green spaces and maintain quality of life, Address Gunn improving road conditions, managing traffic congestion. Recognizing and seizing opportunities for economic development while supporting existing businesses is crucial for the city’s long-term success. Ensuring that all residents have a voice in shaping the future of the city, fostering inclusivity, and promoting community engagement, building trust, promoting dialogue, involving diverse perspectives
Edward Kempen
Age: 56 Occupation: Self-employed / Real Estate professional Municipality of residence: Troy For how long: 33 years Online campaign information: Kempen2Troy.com Education: MBA Oakland University / BS Engineering University of Wisconsin Madison Previously and currently held elected offices: n/a Top goals if elected: I, Edward Kempen, promise to bring the citizen’s voice back to council by providing openness via regular Kempen office hours. I will review our parks and services personally and ensure they are operating fully. I will be tough on taxes so we get the
most value for our dollar. I will keep our police, fire, and EMS providers funded and well equipped. I will ensure that when development occurs it is responsible. Please vote Ed Kempen
Dale Murrish
Age: 62 Occupation: Retired engineer Municipality of residence: Troy For how long: 35 years Online campaign information: dalemurrish.com Education: Bachelor’s and Masters in Mechanical Engineering Previously and currently held elected offices: None Top goals if elected: Sustainable development: Troy has very little undeveloped land; we want developments that fit in with the nearby neighbors, ideally Murrish that they are happy with. We don’t want four-story apartment buildings overlooking backyard swimming pools. Fiscal restraint: I will propose a gradual spending reduction, a 1% inflation-adjusted budget cut each year for five years. That might allow a property tax cut or use the savings for the firefighters’ incentive fund.
Edward Ross
Age: 44 Occupation: Troy Volunteer Firefighter; Software Engineer Municipality of residence: Troy For how long: Since 2012 Online campaign information: https://edross4troy.com/ Education: B.S. Computer Science (Wayne State University), M.B.A. (International University of Monaco) Previously and currently held elected offices: N/A Top goals if elected: We need to take action to prioritize community safety instead of just talking about it. We are struggling to address a shortage of police officers, and we no longer Ross have even a single dedicated ambulance to service our city. The city council’s recent changes to the volunteer firefighters’ incentive system have put our residents safety at risk. We need to give our police pensions and address our shortage in dispatchers. We need affordable senior housing.
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dation, said on Oct. 6. “(PRIME) provides curriculum, equipment, teacher training, scholarships, funding for extracurricular activities and more. … It’s been in the process of coming to Troy High School for about a year and a half, but we are celebrating it today.” PRIME made the new manufacturing lab possible and has brought numerous resources to Troy High School to encourage students to explore manufacturing as a career and give them hands-on experience in the area. “This opportunity to collaborate with SME PRIME provides students the chance to get real-world, hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment and tools that are state-of-the-art,” said Superintendent Rich Machesky. “Typically in high schools we work in the theoretical. We’re in a classroom setting talking about what you might do. Now we can show them what they will do and what they can work with.” “The idea (behind PRIME) is that students from schools with this program are graduating with the skill set and certifications and credentials that manufacturers in their community demand,” Luce added. “We are creating career pathways in an industry that is starving for talent.” PRIME will provide students with access to equipment and learning opportunities that otherwise wouldn’t be available in the Troy community.
“They’ll have access to the latest technology in terms of robotics, (Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing) tech, and some of the most forefront printing and production resources. Whatever you might see in an advanced manufacturing plant, you can see an example of in our shop here,” said Machesky. “The program is up and running as of the start of this fall semester. We have a new instructor for the program, Mr. Greg Martus. Our students are already working with these machines and with this technology.” Martus said this will greatly widen career options in students’ futures. “The big thing they are getting is opportunities. The amount of stuff that is available to our students now just opens up the floodgates in terms of what they can pursue when they leave high school,” he remarked. “A lot of what they can now get a better understanding of is focused on the manufacturing side of things, engineering and so forth.” PRIME provided both grant funding and equipment for Troy High School. “The grant was initially for more than $300,000, but now with some added machinery we have acquired it is worth far much more. They also provided training for the teacher and ongoing support,” said Machesky. “SME’s job is to help you get started, provide you the support so you are ready to stand on your own, and then we sustain the program.” The SME Foundation currently has the PRIME program in 32 schools in Michigan. At the Troy High School event, they anSee MANUFACTURING on page 21A
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New expectations have Troy cross-country energized BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com
Troy High School boys cross-country was able to accomplish something last season that hasn’t been done in over 60 years on the boys’ side, and the momentum is still feeding into this season. Troy took first place in the Oakland County Championships last season, sparking a whole new set of expectations and energy for the squad. Now they’re looking to bring home some additional hardware. “This year, we have a lot higher goals of going on to win the league, win the county, win the region and, hopefully, top five at states is kind of the goal,” Troy coach Mike Reimann said. “Expectations are high, and we’re hoping to peak at the end.” Earning first in the Oakland Activities Association Red Jamboree 1 Sept. 12 at Lake Orion High School, Troy got a head start on their first list of goals this season as senior Vishvaa Ravishankar and junior Kian Schneeweis paced the team to a first-place finish. Ravishankar and Schneeweis earned first and second, respectively, in the jamboree, while senior Louis D’Souza tallied another top 10 finish, earning eighth. Juniors Akshat Arora (13th), Quinn Kelly (18th) and Richard Qu (20th) all cracked the top 20, while soph-
Troy boys crosscountry celebrates their third-place finish at the Holly/ Duane Raffin Festival of Races Sept. 16 at Springfield Oaks County Park in Davisburg.
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Troy Chamber, Walsh College celebrate new partnership
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On Oct. 4, the Troy Chamber of Commerce and Walsh College cut the ribbon on the chamber’s new office space on the college’s campus. Pictured, Troy Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Tara TomcsikHusak, left, and Walsh College president and CEO Suzy Siegle celebrate the new partnership.
A new partnership between the Troy Chamber of Commerce and Troy-based Walsh College was celebrated Oct. 4. The Troy Chamber will now have its offices on the campus of Walsh, allowing a new level of cooperation and coordination between the two organizations. “Having the chamber here, having members of the chamber come and go, having events and having a collaborative space truly exemplifies the best of teaching and learning,” said Suzy Siegle, Walsh’s president and CEO. “Walsh takes an applied approach to education, with real-world experience. The ability to have businesses on our campus will add so much.” “I’m really excited about this partnership between Walsh College and the Troy Chamber of Commerce,” added Troy Mayor Ethan Baker. “I spend a lot of time with the Troy Chamber and their amazing team, and I know the good work they are doing in our business community both in Troy and in our region and state. To know that they are now on the campus of another major institution in our city is giving themselves the opportunity
to become a business hub here in Troy. It sets our city apart, which is only going to be good for everybody.” The ribbon-cutting also featured an announcement about a 15% discount in graduate, master’s and doctoral-level courses, training and certificates for Troy Chamber members, their employees and their families. They also will receive a 15% discount on room rentals, a 5% discount on Walsh’s undergraduate courses and training, as well as complimentary booths at Walsh College career fairs. “The partnership between Walsh College and the Troy Chamber of Commerce is extraordinary,” said Siegle. “It truly is a collaboration of business and education. Not only will it serve members of the Troy Chamber, but it will provide access and opportunity for higher education and technology for their families and employees. It will also elevate the reputation of Walsh in the community.” “What I think is good about it is that these educational discounts are going to really help the community,” added Tara TomcsikHusak, the president and CEO of the Troy Chamber. “Education can be costly. There are a lot of classes, like continuing education courses, that people need, and now as a Troy
Chamber member, they can not only take (those), but work with Walsh on improving or growing.” Tomcsik-Husak said this could be particularly beneficial with Walsh being the collaborative partner, since so much of what they offer are online classes. “A lot of Walsh is online classes,” she explained. “So, you can actually join the Troy Chamber and not even be in Troy. There are other communities and other businesses that can join, and we will welcome them from everywhere. You join the chamber where you want to do business, and Troy is the right place to do business.” Tomcsik-Husak said the goal was to improve both organizations and the community as a whole. “I think (this new partnership) is more about benefiting the community than benefiting the chamber,” she said. “The Troy Chamber of Commerce moving into one of the best business schools in the country makes perfect sense. … We’re trying to fund the best ways to serve our business communities and business members and giving them what they want.” Thus far, both Siegle and Tomcsik-Husak said the partnership has been great.
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omore Joey Light finished in 21st out of a field of 62 runners. A win like that builds confidence, and Troy’s first-place finish carried over into arguably their biggest meet of the year – the Jackson Invitational. The Jackson Invitational, which took place Sept. 23 at Ella Sharp Park in Jackson, featured a field of 29 teams with some of the best high school teams across the state, and Troy solidified themselves in the conversation with a second-place finish, falling only to Ann Arbor Pioneer, who is ranked No. 4 in Division 1 according to the MHSAA. “We all performed way better than we were expecting, so I think that was a big confidence boost,” Schneeweis said. “Our confidence was a little low coming into that meet because we only had a few meets and our performances weren’t what we’d like them to be at that point in the season. Once we hit that meet, I think it felt really good to see that the work over the summer had paid off.” Ravishankar added another first place finish to his resume, while Schneeweis finished in seventh. D’Souza (21st) and Arora (34th) rounded out the top 50 for Troy. Although Ravishankar and Schneeweis continue to be the dynamic duo Troy will lean on come regionals, depth has played a vital role in Troy’s success this season. D’Souza, Arora, Kelly, Qu, Light and senior Conner Moya, who battled injuries the last two years, all have been consistent contributors for Troy, but a team with 89 boys in the program is bound to have some more talent waiting on the sidelines. On Sept. 26 at Stony Creek Metropark, Troy claimed first place at the OAA Red
Jamboree 2 behind top 10 finishes from senior Bryce Bauman (2nd), juniors Jacob Van Houten (3rd), Griffin Moore (4th), Austin Xiao (6th), Shiv Patel (8th) and sophomore Isaac Clark (7th) to take a convincing 43-point victory. The second jamboree does not go towards the OAA Red league title, but does give each team a chance to show how deep their team is. “We definitely have our front runners, but one thing I think we’re really strong on is our depth,” Reimann said. “We know who our top four are, but between 5-11, you never know.” While Troy didn’t repeat as champions at the Oakland County Championships Oct. 7 at Kensington Metropark, a thirdplace finish is still a promising continuation of what Troy has set out to accomplish this year. Troy is slated to take part in the final OAA Jamboree Oct. 19 at Clintonwood Park in Clarkston before competing at regionals Oct. 27 at Clintonwood Park. The first and third jamboree combine to crown the OAA Red champion. Troy finished in third last year at regionals before putting together a less-thandesirable performance at the MHSAA Division 1 State Finals, earning 24th overall. Ravishankar said the team ran out of gas towards the end of the 2022 season, but said they’ve taken precautionary measures this year. “This year, one thing we’re trying to do differently is not go as hard in the summer,” Ravishankar said. “Especially in October, that’s when all the speed and inner training starts, speed workouts like that, but I feel like August and September were making sure to just keep everything not easy, but to a point where we weren’t going race effort in practice.”
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The St. Augustine Lutheran Troy church, called SALT Church, is welcoming the public to join them for an informative discussion on the topic of human trafficking Saturday, Oct. 21. The event will feature anti-human-trafficking advocate Heidi Wilt, of the True North to Freedom nonprofit. She will speak on human trafficking awareness, how to recognize it, and what people can do about it. “In my presentation, I give real-life examples of how trafficking has happened in our state,” said Wilt. “Oftentimes, people just know what is on social media. They only know what Hollywood shows us or rumors online. While those are kinds of trafficking, that’s not the majority of real-world trafficking. If you’re not looking in that direction, you could miss a lot and miss an opportunity to help someone in a trafficking situation.” The program will take place 9 a.m.-noon, at SALT Church, 5475 Livernois in Troy. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be obtained by calling (248) 879-6400. There is no cost for this event – coffee and a light snack will be provided. “It’s happening in your neighborhood, possibly to someone you know,” said Wilt. “Don’t you want to know how to recognize it and what to do about it? Everyone thinks it’s only happening far away in another country or another city, but it can be happening down the street.” Paul Monson, one of the pastors of SALT Church, said it was a topic they have wanted to address for a while. “We had a human trafficking event some years ago, so it’s been on our radar,” he explained.
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The Troy police are investigating an unknown suspect who entered a home in the 1600 block of Enterprise Street 12:30 p.m. Sept. 15 and 8:50 p.m. Sept. 18. The victim reported that the suspect entered his residence and stole studio equipment and a safe containing cash.
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The Suburban Chrysler dealership at 1790 Maplelawn Drive reported that a 2015
Dodge Charger, which had been dropped off for service a month ago, was discovered stolen when the owner returned to pick up the vehicle Sept. 18. Surveillance footage shows that the Charger was stolen by an unknown suspect at 9:47 p.m. Aug. 14.
Vehicle damaged, ransacked
A vehicle was damaged outside the home of its owner sometime between 10 p.m. Sept. 21 and 7:15 a.m. Sept. 22. The home is located in the 3400 block of Essex Avenue. The owner found two of the tires flat, the tire valve caps removed from three of the tires, and the glove box rummaged through. The front passenger window was smashed, but intact. The vic-
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Car keyed outside local business
A car was keyed outside of Troy Dental Care, located in the 38000 block of Dequindre Road, between 12:02 p.m. and 12:21 p.m. Sept. 23.
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woman’s inspirational story.” She recently spoke at Brother Rice High School, and while she was there, she observed the challenging yet nurturing culture that the school has achieved. “It was one of the most powerful experiences at a school I’ve ever had,” she said. Blanco shared that while bullying has not changed since she was in school, bullies now have new ways to carry out this behavior against their victims. With social media, kids no longer have to spread rumors in person. Now, they can do the damage hiding behind a screen. “The weaponry to perpetrate bullying cuts a wider and deeper swath, but the
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Blanco said that it is important to understand that sometimes the more subtle kind of bullying can be the most hurtful. “Bullying isn’t just the mean things we do. It’s all the kinds of things we never do,” Blanco said. She explains that bullies can attack in more ways than physical. “The moment a child starts asking themselves what’s wrong with me is the moment that potential long-term damage from bullying has taken root,” Blanco said. “If you are a parent, you have to be aware that, if your See BULLIES on page 23A
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and Whiskey Taco Foxtrot. Between 6 and 9 p.m. the regular ticket holders get to try other drinks and food from local restaurants like Sedona Taphouse, Eddie Merlot’s, and Granite City. “Everyone has a cause they can donate money to. There are so many causes that need donations. A flat donation doesn’t connect you to that organization, though. This event allows you to connect with the Nature Center and the Troy community,” added Nicole Betzler, the chair for this year’s event. “All of the profits help the Nature Center and the great programs it puts on. Plus, you get an evening to be away as grownups away from the kids with good food, good wines and good company.” The proceeds from the event make many of the events organized by the Stage Nature Center possible. “These funds make large events like our maple syrup program possible, which sees 1,000 people come through each year,” said Reeb. “We have over 200 public programs annually for individuals 2 years old and up, and the funds support them. Many of them teach about nature, science and the environment, as well as how to be good stewards of the environment. This can be our trick-ortreat among the trees program; Santa, who visits the Nature Center every December; and our Little Acorns program and KneeHigh Naturalist programs for toddlers.” There will be numerous activities at the event for those taking part to enjoy. “During the evening, we have a silent auction. We have 54 card raffles, where they pick a card and we get half and they get half. They get half of the funds and we get half of the funds,” said Reeb. “Our favorites are the games that are special to us. There’s our very popular wine pull game where bottles are wrapped so you can’t see what they are, although they are at least $20 each. Some are worth much more. A person pays $20 and
they get a random bottle of wine. There’s our spin the bottle challenge too. We have a large roulette wheel that was made for us. It has a wine bottle mounted on it, and you spin it and we have prizes depending on what it lands on. It could be wine, T-shirts, gift cards and so forth.” If anyone wishes to help out, the organizers said there are still plenty of ways people can contribute. “They’ve been doing it for so many years. I think they have a great handle on what works and what doesn’t. Walking out of last year’s event, we wanted to get more donors through the wine pull event, so promoting that is something we’re doing this year. We’re doing more prizes and more raffles,” Betzler said. “If people want to donate bottles of wine or prizes, they can drop them off at the Nature Center. We are also looking for volunteers for the event too. We get pretty good attendance, but we are always looking for more people, both as guests and behind the scenes. … This organization does so much good in the community — for everyone, but especially for our children in Troy.” Reeb said that Nature Uncorked has become a yearly tradition and one of Troy’s premier social events for the wider community. “We started it in 2011,” she said. “All proceeds from the event go to underwrite the programs and activities of the Nature Center. Supporters of the event, sponsors and advertisers get some great recognition and they get some complementary VIP tickets to the event. Nearly 300 prominent businesspeople and city officials attend each year. This year, Roop Raj from Fox 2 News will be our coemcee, alongside Mayor Ethan Baker.” Reeb hopes that this year’s event will be even more popular than the previous dozen. “This event supports a very important preserve in our community,” she remarked. “We are the largest nature preserve in the area. We teach the public about good stewardship, and the funds make school field trips here possible every year.” Call Staff Writer Brendan Losinski at (586) 498-1068.
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Some window frame types or materials, such as vinyl, are also more draft-prone, Pilarski said. “Vinyl is going to expand and contract with the seasons in Michigan,” she said. “When it’s hot and it’s cold, a lot of time, the vinyl will get warped.” Pilarski said most window companies, including hers, will come out and do a free inspection of a customer’s windows. But she said homeowners can also do their part to examine windows for drafts by checking for colder air, condensation, whistling noises, or by looking at the outside of the windows for signs. “If they see any kind of gap where the caulking will go, that might indicate water leakage or shrinkage of the window,” she said. “Or there will be gaps in the window, so it’ll start to sag. You’ll actually see a smile effect. That’s called the ‘vinyl smile.’” Pilarski said wood and fiberglass window frames need to be painted every couple of years in order to prevent rot. In terms of more long-term solutions, she said Renewal by Andersen offers a composite window frame material made of thermoplastic polymer and wood fiber that resists seasonal wear and tear. “When you mix those two products together, the wood can’t rot,” she said. “The polymer can expand or retract with the seasons.” Pilarski added that there are lots of choices out there in terms of energy-efficient windows, from double panes to triple panes and coatings. “Now a lot of the windows out there See DRAFTS on page 26A
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nounced that they will be expanding to 49 in 2024, which they said is by far the highest concentration of PRIME schools in any of the 23 states PRIME is in. “The state of Michigan, to their credit, recognized the importance of manufacturing education a couple of years back and partnered with us to launch 16 PRIME schools across the state, one of which is Troy High School,” explained Luce. “The school or school district is not on the hook to cover the cost of any of the costs incurred to develop this program. … The funding all comes from the state. … Troy saw value in this program and was selected out of 40 applicants.” The educators at Troy High said that the day was the perfect way to commemorate National Manufacturing Day and is a big step in improving access to resources that many students will need in their futures. “Whether you’re going into the workforce, into a two-year program, into a four-year university, you’re going to have an opportunity to interact with technology that will serve you well no matter what you want to do in the future,” Machesky said. “As a school district, our job is to create opportunities for our students. That means providing opportunities to see themselves and their futures through the work they are doing in school. Our end goal is to connect students to the world they are going to move into. This is a great example of bringing these opportunities to our students instead of them having to go out and find them. We couldn’t be more excited.” “This is an opportunity that a lot of other students would love to have but don’t,” said Martus. “It’s important to recognize that the learning you get from this, even if you don’t go into that field, the process of learning to use these machines is huge. I mentioned to them on their first day of class that I had a small engines class when I was in high school and how that stuck with me and I want them to walk away feeling that way too.” Call Staff Writer Brendan Losinski at (586) 498-1068.
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Luckily for Cook, Athens senior Anthony Ashor and senior quarterback Parker Ciurla made sure the team wasn’t going to suffer its second overtime loss this year. Ashor blocked Royal Oak’s extra point to hold them at 37, and Ciurla capped off the game with a 10-yard touchdown run to give Athens the 38-37 win over Royal Oak. Luke DiGiovanni nailed the game-winning extra point. Ashor was putting pressure on Royal Oak extra points all night, and he said it gave him the confidence to get the job done on the block. “All night long I was getting close to blocking it,” Ashor said. “I knew if I were to block this one, it would seal the game as our offense was hot.” Ashor was spot on as the Redhawks offense was firing on all cylinders towards the end of the game. Trailing 24-14 at the start of the fourth quarter, Athens put up two quick scores behind a rushing touchdown from Ashor and a 14-yard touchdown pass from Ciurla to sophomore Nathan Piggott. Along with his passing touchdown, Ciurla ran for 151 yards and three touchdowns
on 12 carries in the win, which included rushing scores of 49 and 37 yards. Royal Oak regained a 31-28 lead with 35 seconds left in the fourth quarter, but Ashor answered the call with a kickoff return near midfield to set up shop for the Athens offense with one thought in mind. “We were just thinking that if we get it down to the 35-yard line, we have a chance,” Cook said. It was a chance for sophomore kicker Daniel Kadiu to do what he does best, and when Royal Oak got hit with a facemask penalty, Kadiu had his moment in the spotlight. A soccer player at heart, Kadiu is known to drill 50-yard field goals in practice, so it wasn’t a shock to anyone on the Athens sidelines when the ball went right through the uprights to tie the game at 41-41 and force overtime. Athens’ offense turned a corner in the win after scoring 14 or fewer points in three of their six previous matchups, and they’ll look to continue their success when they face hometown rival Troy on Oct. 13 at Athens High School. Ciurla said the offensive unit will look to continue what they executed well against Royal Oak, playing a clean game of football. “I feel like we did all the small things right,” Ciurla said.
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child is lonely or feeling isolated or left out, the potential damage of that can be severe.” Blanco said the first thing a parent should do to help their child is help them find a brand-new social outlet separate from school. She suggests looking into programs offered by park districts, museums, camps and libraries. “While you want to work with the school institutionally on the bullying itself, the first thing you need is to perform triage on your lonely child and give them hope that if they are not fitting in at school, there are still other places where they will fit in and can make friends,” Blanco said. Khoury said a parent should sit down with their child and talk to them about what is happening. She suggested parents ask their child how they think they can solve this problem, helping them along the way. “The concept behind that is to empower the students to take charge of the situation,” Khoury said. Blanco added that working in partnership with the school is essential. She said one of the most common mistakes people tend to make is focusing solely on punishing the bully.
When parents find out their child is a bully, Khoury said, they should treat it like a “teachable moment” and practice “restorative justice approaches.” For example, she suggests asking a child who is a bully to write an apology letter to the student they are bullying. “The most effective way to diminish bullying in a school is to treat the bullies with compassion and engage in restorative practices when it comes to discipline and to help their target to become more socially confident and also to deepen their ability to forgive,” Blanco said. Blanco said that parents should engage in compassionate forms of discipline if they find out their child is the bully. For example, a bully may benefit from doing random acts of kindness for a different person each day and recording how that person responded to that act and how that response made them feel. “If you have a kid who’s mean at school, your child is crying out for help,” Blanco said. “Do everything you can to find out what’s causing this hunger and what is causing this cry for help, and work backward from there.” For more information on Blanco’s story and insights, visit her website at jodeeblanco. com.
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She added that the biggest change to look for in a loved one if they are being groomed is sudden differences in their actions or personality. “Look for changes in interest or attitude,” said Wilt. “They might not show up to things they once loved. If they are being controlled by someone, their personality can change.” True North to Freedom focuses on transitioning survivors back into a normal life as well as raising awareness of the issue. “We work with survivors in addition to awareness. We try to help them come to a better future and a more hopeful place,” said Wilt. Her presentation at SALT church “will consist of a PowerPoint presentation with some graphs and images; nothing graphic. It will be followed by a Q&A.” Currently, Michigan is one of the top five areas in the country for human trafficking. Those organizing the presentation hope the public will gain a better understanding and a more robust awareness of an issue that can be difficult to detect and even harder to confront. “I want people to walk away with an awareness of the problem,” said Monson. “When I first heard about the problem some years ago, I was skeptical, because it’s hard to imagine something like this happening in America today, yet it is very much a reality.” Call Staff Writer Brendan Losinski at (586) 498-1068.
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(586)229-4267 American Painting
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ANDERSON Painting & Carpentry Complete Interior/Exterior Services Plaster/Drywall & Water Damage Repairs. Wood-Staining. Wallpaper-Removal. Kitchen/Cabinet Refinishing Insured/References. Free-Estimates
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0325-2302
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Plumbing
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248-904-5822 Lic.#8109852
586.421.5520 586.524.6752 ANDY'S PLUMBING
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Same Day Emergency Service Available Reliable/Experienced License#8003885
Tree Service BERG BROS. LLC. “Fully insured, highly referred.” Senior discounts. Tree-removal, stump grinding, tree-trimming, hedging, shaping, Emergency-Service Residential/Commercial Free estimates!
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DAVE'S TREE & SHRUB
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4B - TROY TIMES, October 12, 2023
COMMUNITY CALENDAR OCT. 13
Campfire Stories: 4-6 p.m. for children and 6-8 p.m. for ages 16 and older, Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road, register at troyhistoricvillage.org/programs/ campfire-stories
OCT. 16
Troy-area Interfaith Group meeting: Learn about Wiccan faith, 7 p.m., Northminster Presbyterian Church, 3633 W. Big Beaver Rd in Troy, troy.interfaith@ gmail.com
SWEET TOOTH
To view more events and to submit your own, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise, call (586) 498-8000. cockroaches, scavenger hunt and more, costumes encouraged, noon-4 p.m., Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, science.cranbrook.edu
OCT. 26
OCT. 19-21
Oktoberfest: Live entertainment, games, giveaways, food and beverages, and beer and pretzels to take home, 3-5 p.m., Anthology of Troy, 3400 Livernois Road, RSVP to (248) 825-8286
OCT. 20
OCT. 28
Rummage sale: 4-6 p.m. Oct. 19, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 20 and 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Oct. 21, First United Methodist Church, 6363 Livernois Ave. in Troy, fumctroy.org SCAMS presentation: Stopping Crimes Against Michigan Seniors, 9 a.m.-noon, Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois Road, RSVP to (248) 652-7700
Howl-O-Ween: Bring dogs to play and show off costumes, also photo opportunities and treats, noon-2 p.m., Daisy Knight Dog Park, 3410 Livernois Road in Troy, register by Oct. 27, troymi.gov
ONGOING
‘Barefoot in the Park’: Performed by Ridgedale Players, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays Nov. 3-19, 205 W. Long Lake Road in Troy, www. ridgedaleplayers.com Widowed Friends dinner club: 5 p.m. every third Wednesday of month, Alibi of Troy, 6700 Rochester Road, RSVP to Sharry at (248) 840-0063 by Oct. 13
OCT. 20-21
Trick or treat: Also games and crafts, Fairy Tales and Folklore theme for friendly (not scary) event, 4-8 p.m. Oct. 20 and noon-3 p.m. Oct. 21, Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road, registration ends at noon Oct. 19, troyhistoricvillage.org
OCT. 20-22
Halloween Hoot: Enjoy spooky family fun on the nature trails, 5:40-9:10 p.m., Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve, 333 North Hill Circle in Rochester, register at dinosaurhill.org/hoot Zoo Boo: 2-6 p.m., Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak, zooboo.detroitzoo.org
OCT. 21
Fall walks: 6 p.m. Oct. 12 (includes viewing of Scarecrow Row) at Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road, and 6 p.m. Oct. 26 (trick-or-treating) at Boulan Park, 3671 Crooks Road, all in Troy, (248) 524-3570 Halloween Science 2023: Pumpkin launching with three-ton trebuchet, spooky selfie station, speedy
Widowed Friends breakfasts: For men only, 10 a.m. every first and third Thursdays of month, Lukich Family Restaurant, 3900 Rochester Road in Troy, RSVP to Ed at (586) 909-1444 Troy Newcomers: Social group for women, activities include games, card playing, wine tasting, book club and scrapbooking, clubactivities@troynewcomers.com, troynewcomers.com ‘Ken Ludwig’s Moriarty: A New Sherlock Holmes Adventure’: Select dates until Oct. 29, Meadow Brook Theatre on campus of Oakland University, 378 Meadow Brook Road in Rochester, mbtheatre.com Downtown BOO!kley: Ghost Chase from 6-9 p.m. Oct. 20, Trick or Treat Stroll from noon-3 p.m. and Monster Mash from 2-5 p.m. Oct. 28, and more, various locations in Berkley, downtownnbookley.com Health workshops: For chronic pain, high blood pressure 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 of month, Zoom, milupus.org/support-groups, (248) 901-7299
ACROSS 1. *Bow Wow Wow’s “I ____ Candy” 5. Money source 8. *____’s Root Beer 11. Pelvic parts 12. Start of something big? 13. Round openings 15. RPM gauge 16. Cantina cooker 17. Car sound, to a toddler 18. *Ninepins namesake 20. Kiln for drying hops 21. They had 22. Division, abbr. 23. Informal wear 26. “Tail” on letter C 30. Kamakawiwo’ole’s strings 31. Real estate sale agreement 34. Denials 35. 9 a.m. prayer 37. Even, to a poet 38. *Desert plant harvested for sweet syrup 39. Forbidden 40. Quickly or slowly, e.g. 42. *Sweet ____ brew 43. Breathe in 45. Westernmost city in Germany 47. Soldier’s bed 48. Mensch, alt. sp. 50. Italian car brand 52. *Jolly livestock raisers? 55. Russia’s hard liquor 56. Ctrl + Z 57. Consumes food 59. Checks out 60. Famous French couturier (1905-1957) 61. Heavy Metal’s Quiet ____ 62. Caustic soda 63. Newsman Rather 64. Kill, as in dragon DOWN 1. Clever humor 2. Unfortunately, exclamation 3. Actor Nolte 4. Island in French Polynesia 5. *Donut filler 6. Checked out 7. Bleats 8. Rocky & Bullwinkle and Mary Kate & Ashley, pl. 9. To a very great
degree (2 words) 10. Not bright 12. Sacred choral compositions 13. Roundish 14. *Sweet tooth, technically 19. *___ Musketeers, spelled out 22. Drops at dawn 23. *____-Frutti 24. Highlander’s dagger 25. Sage and rosemary 26. *Scoop holder 27. Averse 28. “Drove my chevy to the ____” 29. Southeast Asian org. 32. Relinquish, as in property 33. Clergyman’s title, abbr. 36. *Single serving treat 38. Embarrass 40. Arthur, to friends
41. Hard feelings 44. I to Greeks, pl. 46. TV’s “Where everybody knows your name” 48. Opposite of depression 49. “____ ____ a high note”
50. Same as fogey 51. Inactive 52. “Ant-Man” leading actor 53. Not top-shelf in a bar 54. Greek portico 55. Radio knob, abbr. 58. Farm pen
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NEWS AND NOTE ITEMS TAKEN FROM AROUND OUR COVERAGE AREAS
LIBRARY TO HOST TEEN MONSTER MAKEUP CONTEST ON OCT. 24
ST. CLAIR SHORES — The St. Clair Shores Public Library invites teens to participate in their teen monster makeup contest from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24. Practice your face painting skills for the spooky season at this fun event. A demonstration will be provided by Grosse Pointe Theatre, then participants can create their own look. Supplies will be provided, or you can bring your own. After practicing your skills, vote on the best looks for a prize. Pizza will be provided at the end of the program. Participants must be in grades nine through 12. Registration is required and begins on Monday, Oct. 9. Registration can be done online at scslibrary.org, in person, via phone by calling (586) 771-9020 or via email at SCSYouth@libcoop.net. Space is limited.
STAGECRAFTERS TO PRESENT THE SPITFIRE GRILL’ AT BALDWIN THEATRE ROYAL OAK — Stagecrafters will be showcasing its presentation of “The Spitfire Grill” from Oct. 13 to Oct. 22 at the Stagecrafters 2nd Stage at the Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette Ave. in Royal Oak. This will be the first show performed on Stagecrafters’ 2nd Stage since 2019. The show is about a woman recently released from prison who looks for a fresh start in a small town. “(The Spitfire Grill) is an award winning heartwarming musical, with gorgeous storytelling songs, beautiful harmonies, remarkable, multi-dimensional characters, and a storyline that will leave the audience pondering long after they leave the theatre,” Director Jennifer Ward said in a prepared statement. Tickets for shows Thursdays through Sundays cost $25, plus a $3 per ticket fee. For more information, visit stagecrafters.org.
Local Girl Scout chooses Charlotte’s Wings as Gold Award beneficiary ROCHESTER HILLS — When working on her Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award that a Girl Scout can attain, Rochester Hills Stoney Creek High School graduate Katelyn Kohn was looking for a project that would provide a real solution to an issue in her community. Kohn observed that children who are frequently forced to spend time in the hospital don’t get the same normalcy as healthy kids. Even simple things like going to visit the library and find a book that captivates them might not be possible for them. She explained she “wanted to give children a library experience while in the hospital, allowing them to choose a book safely off portable carts” and “wanted to provide normalcy for children during their stay.” She worked with Charlotte’s Wings to create five portable libraries for the five floors of the in-patient unit of Children’s Hospital of Michigan in Detroit. She worked on gaining sponsors of $500 for each of the five carts, and also raised $300 through fundraising endeavors such as water and snow cone sales. Founded in March 2008, Charlotte’s Wings has been dedicated to helping children and families throughout Michigan cope with the challenges of serious illness and health crises by donating new books. Charlotte’s Wings has donated over 140,000 books to their partner hospitals and hospices throughout Michigan. With this donation, Charlotte’s Wings was able to create book carts with themes such as princesses and superheroes. “We were so moved by Katelyn’s connection with our mission and with her project’s ambitions. Her Gold award provided a wonderful opportunity for Katelyn and Charlotte’s Wings to work together to make a real difference to children and their families spending time at Children’s Hospital in Detroit,” Jennifer Buck, the executive director of Charlotte’s Wings, said in a press release. For more information, email charlotteswings@gmail.com.