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One of Troy’s most prolific, and youngest, bakers was back in the spotlight as she returned to the Food Network’s “Kids Baking Championship.”

Eleven-year-old Genevieve Kashat appeared on the show last spring as one of the contestants for the show’s 11th season.

She faced off against 11 other kids to test their baking skills and came in fourth place.

“She was a semifinalist that season,” said her mother, Evon Kashat. “She was invited back along with three others for the Halloween baking special this year. It’s called ‘Blood Curdling Bakes.’ It’s on the Food NetBY KRISTYNE E. DEMSKE domestic and sexual violence through comprehensive work. They competed to make kdemske@candgnews.com services and resources. The agency provides emergena Halloween themed dessert cy, support and prevention services for survivors of and competed for a $10,000 MOUNT CLEMENS — Taking steps this Eleven-year-old domestic andTroy sexual violence, including an emergenprize package, which included Genevieve month to highlight awareness of sexual assault, Turn- resident cy shelter, individual and group counseling, advocacy, cooking implements like a blast Kashat, pictured, second ing Point Macomb is hosting its sixth annual funda personal protection order assistance program, and a chiller and stand mixer.” from right, won among raiser, Stepping Out With the Stars, April 29. forensic nurse examiners program.

Genevieve has her own Turning Point strives to empower survivors ofthree other veterans of See TURNING on page 18A baking business, known as Gen’s Food Network’s “Kids Creations. She said she was exBaking Championship” cited to return to the show for in a Halloween-themed Turning Point President and CEO Sharman Davenport stands at the 2021 event with Stepping Out the Halloween special. baking special. with the Stars emceePhoto Evrod Cassimy, WDIV-TV. provided

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Event to raise money, awareness for Turning Point

The Southeastern Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority is partnering with several other local groups and municipalities to use grant funding to improve recycling habits around metro Detroit.

With the assistance of a $169,756 grant, SOCRRA will launch The Recycling Partnership’s Feet on the Street cart tagging recycling initiative — a communitywide initiative to improve the quality of recycling in singlestream curbside recycling bins by providing residents personalized and real-time curbside recycling education and feedback.

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This September, the Troy Public Library unveiled a new art piece created by a local artist.

The artist, Parker Scott, grew up in Troy and attended Troy High School. His piece features a wooded scene with a caregiver and children reading among woodland friends. It spans 8 feet wide and is positioned above the youth play area.

“This artwork was an opportunity to invest in the space for our local families,” said Keegan Sulecki, the head of youth services.

“The library boasted more than 298,000 visitors from July 2022 to June 2023 and amongst them are many families with children. The youth play area is definitely one of the most loved parts of the library.”

Scott recently graduated from the College for Creative Studies in Detroit and said that the Troy library was an important part of his childhood.

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This panel discussion presents the opportunity for attendees to meet some of the area’s top female business leaders. The panel members will discuss the challenges they faced on their paths to success, how they navigated societal ex-

pectations, key tools they have used to remain focused along their journey, the hard decisions they are faced with on a daily basis and how being a woman has affected the choices they made to get where they are today.

“The discussion with all of these women is to learn how they as women got to where they are today and share the leadership roles they are in,” explained Sydney Dych, the director of marketing and events for the Troy Chamber of Commerce. “This has

been a big hit for us every year. It’s hosted by the Women’s Business Forum. It’s an event to empower not only women, but to give women a chance to share how they went through challenges and humanize them. Success can take a lot of forms and make you happy despite different hurdles you might have to get through.”

The event will take place 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m. at the Walsh College Barry Center Auditorium, 3838 LiverSee WOMEN on page 26A

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Foundation funds sponsor day of fun for those with developmental disabilities

BY BRENDAN LOSINSKI blosinski@candgnews.com

On Oct. 1, the 5 Star Sports & Training Center in Troy hosted a free day of fun for those with developmental disabilities.

The event was organized by The Arc of Oakland County, an advocacy organization for individuals with developmental disabilities that connects people to resources in the community.

They worked in conjunction with Third Circle and HeroMotus to provide outdoor and athletic opportunities for those in attendance.

Dawn Calnen, the executive director of The Arc, believes that such opportunities are crucial.

“This is a day of fun. It’s an adaptive recreation day that includes those with developmental disabilities, but also their siblings and their families. It’s a free event for them to come out and play with no restrictions and adaptations as they need them,” she said. “Oftentimes, people with special needs don’t have opportunities for recreation in the community — especially free recreation. This

is a day we can show them such opportunities, both today and at future programs.”

Tom Calnen, the co-owner of 5 Star Sports & Training Center and Dawn’s brother, said they wanted to offer their space for the program to help give a chance to get some athletic fun to people who are often excluded from it.

“We offer any kind of sports training with trained instructors, but also a place people can come for things like adult volleyball and basketball,” he said. “Teams will rent an area here and train during the winter. We also offer some training, which includes Jake’s adaptive training and activities. That is so fulfilling, and there aren’t a lot of chances for those with special needs to get that kind of experience.”

Jake Parker is the owner of HeroMotus, a personal training and therapy business that deals specifically with people with special needs and disabilities. He said that “adaptive recreation” means that they specifically tailor experiences to match the abilities of those taking part in the activities.

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As a general rule, when symptoms occur related to cancer, it usually has progressed to stage three or four. Even with annual physicals, there are limitations. Most screenings only cover about 29% of cancers with 71% occur-

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For a long time, full body MRI scans were available only in select areas outside of Michigan, requiring expensive flights like in Vancouver or California.

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Schroeder Elementary named Blue Ribbon School

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On Sept. 19, Schroeder Elementary School, of the Troy School District, was one of 11 Michigan schools named by the U.S. Department of Education as a National Blue Ribbon School for 2023.

The Department of Education recognized 353 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools this year. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups on assessments.

“The honorees for our 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools Award have set a national example for what it means to Raise the Bar in education,” U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona said in a press release.

“The leaders, educators, and staff at our National Blue Ribbon Schools continually inspire me with their dedication to fostering academic excellence and building positive school cultures that support students of all backgrounds to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.”

Cardona added that National Blue Ribbon School leaders articulate a vision of excellence, hold everyone to high standards, and demonstrate effective and innovative teaching and learning, valuing and supporting teachers and staff through meaningful professional learning.

Troy high schools ranked by U.S. News & World Report The Troy School District reported Sept. 25 that all four of its high schools were ranked among the 2023-2024 Best High Schools by U.S. News & World Report.

The rankings evaluate more than 17,600 schools at the national, state and local levels. International Academy East ranked second in Michigan and 54th nationally. Troy High School ranked fifth in Michigan and 287th nationally. Athens High School ranked 13th in Michigan and 529th nationally. Troy College and Career High School ranked 454th in Michigan and 13,261st nationally.

“This is a direct reflection and culmination of the dedication, determination, and hard work among students, educators, and our entire school community,” Superintendent Richard Machesky said in a press release.

U.S. News’ methodology focuses on six indicators of school quality: college readiness, breadth of curriculum, scores on state proficiency tests, underserved student performance, graduation rates, and performance in reading, math, and science.

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TROY FIRE DEPARTMENT ENCOURAGES KITCHEN SAFETY FOR FIRE PREVENTION WEEK Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 8-14, and the Troy Fire Department is focusing this year on tips to prevent fires in the kitchen.

They partnered with local State Farm agent Ann Percy to spread the word and distribute fire prevention kits.

“State Farm encourages homeowners to make fire prevention an important part of their overall home safety plan,” Percy said in a press release. “Fire Prevention Week reminds (us) that cooking with caution should be at the top of the list. This also is a good time to check your smoke alarms to ensure they are functioning.”

The Troy Fire Department shared some kitchen safety tips, including turning pot handles toward the back of the stove to prevent spills and burns, keeping a lid near the stove when cooking so small fires can be quickly smothered, never leaving cooking food unattended, using a timer or an alarm so items do not become overcooked and burned, keeping children and pets at least 3 feet away from the stove, and never leaving flammable items near or on top of a stove.

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State Champs! W launches recruiting hub for female athletes

BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com

A dream scenario for a high school athlete is to play on the collegiate level and to continue playing the sport they fell in love with when they were a child.

Unfortunately for some sports, there’s just not enough eyes at each game or meet to help a student-athlete garner collegiate attention, and State Champs! Sports Network social media manager Danielle Seaman said she faced the same adversity when bowling at New Baltimore Anchor Bay High School.

“As a bowler, you don’t have many options to get recruited or be seen,” Seaman said. “There was one national tournament that I was lucky enough to go to and my family could afford to, so that’s how I got recruited. Some families can’t afford to go to this national tournament because it’s in a different location every year, and you have to qualify for it, which is more money to pay for other tournaments you have to go to qualify.”

Seaman went on to bowl collegiately at Monmouth University from 2018-2022. Now — nine months in at State Champs! W, a women-only branch of State Champs!

Sports Network — Seaman and a team of all women have created the nation’s first recruiting hub, which launched Sept. 1, made for women by women.

Along with Seaman, Kara Liles, Elizabeth Coon, Amanda Mooradian, Madison Hool and Riley Spurgess, who all played sports in some capacity, helped build the recruiting platform for female athletes in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio.

State Champs! W, which started in 2021, will offer female athletes the opportunity to create an account on the recruiting platform, with multiple membership options available.

Recruitment can be difficult for any coach or athlete to handle, so Seaman said the team felt the platform was an essential tool for athletes.

“A lot of programs don’t have funding to go and travel around the country and see athletes, so this makes it easy for them,” Seaman said. “Some athletes just don’t have experience or their coaches don’t know how to get them recruited, so this is a place where they can go, make a profile and possibly get recruited.”

Membership packages range from $9.99-$49.99 a month, with the starter package allowing an athlete to make a profile, insert their stats and add contact information to their profile. Higher price points include the starter

items while also notifying athletes when a coach views their profile and allowing athletes the ability to add social media handles and highlight videos, an interview with the State Champs! W team and social media video posts to be sent to coaches’ emails directly. Coaches receive free registration to the recruiting platform.

High school athletics is at its peak with social media usage and allowing athletes to have the ability to brand themselves, and the recruiting platform is another step forward.

The recruiting platform is available for athletes in any sport, with fencing, volleyball, soccer, softball, bowling and others included.

State Champs! W is currently working on another avenue to enhance its website by allowing athletes the ability to see the coaches that have signed up, their team, their school and where the school is located, but it’s only in the developmental stages.

For more information on State Champs! W and the recruiting platform, visit statechampsw.com.

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The Arc of Oakland County teamed up with Hero Motus, Third Circle, the Troy Community Foundation and Five-Star Sports and Training Center to provide recreation opportunities for those with developmental disabilities.

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“The way we make it adaptive is primarily by letting them play in the space we create for them and having the goal of just letting them do it,” Parker said. “For example, in the back today, we have volleyball going, and instead of the nets being regulation size and height, we bring them down and they just have the goal of getting it over to the other side of the net. We lower the basketball nets so they’re not 12 feet up for the same reason. The goal is not to do what everyone else is doing.

The goal is just letting everyone take part and allowing everyone to compete.”

Dawn Calnen said she hopes to host this program every few months. This event was made possible through the Troy Community Foundation after The Arc of Oakland County applied for one of their grants.

“That’s what’s great about this program: Somebody attends the Troy Family Daze festival, and by buying a ticket to the festival you are supporting them, who can then support the community. You’re helping all the individuals here today have a phenomenal day,” she explained. “Without all of us coming together, today would not be possible. I want people to know they are supporting this

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when they support organizations like the Troy Community Foundation. The community is the reason we can do things like this.”

“The Troy Community Foundation is why this stuff happens,” added Tom Calnen. “I was able to go this year when they brought kids in from different special education schools to try the rides and games, so that was kind of how we got here. I’ve been in the training business for 20 years. We were looking for some different ways to provide for the community at low cost or no cost. The grant from the Troy Community Foundation

makes this possible.”

Tom Calnen hopes programs like this will allow for new opportunities for those who didn’t have them in the past, and for better understanding about the nature of sports and recreation for all people.

“We can have a space where we offer a space for those with special needs and those without, and when those who grew up without those kinds of challenges see those who do playing and trying to have fun just like they are, I think that can make a big difference for everyone involved. Everybody sees

that everyone is just trying to have fun just like them.”

“I think programs like this are important because, growing up, it was important for me when I was playing sports or taking part in teams or programs, I didn’t see people with disabilities,” added Parker. “They weren’t getting those opportunities or social events. It’s super important that we are offering more things like this so everyone has a place to play, to be free and have fun.”

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Letter to Troy City Council: Recently, I asked a question to a member of the City’s Administration. I inquired as to why our lovely city is as barren of trees as it is throughout our main roads on the Right of Way. I received a response that was unhelpful yet bordered on self-congratulatory. Wishing to be able to help in any way that I could, I inquired whether the City has a map to show where trees can be planted or a process which can be utilized by residents and businesses to be able to donate and plant trees.

I am told such a map does not exist. A process for allowing the donation and planting of trees does not exist either.

Currently, the City of Troy invests approximately $165,000 annually in new tree plantings. That, I’m told, allows the City to plant about 400 trees each year. We have well over 500 miles of roads in the City of Troy which means we are planting less than one tree per mile per year.

That is painfully inadequate for the largest City in Oakland County. We can and must do better.

Simultaneously, I recognize that there is always competition for funds in a municipality among multiple worthwhile and necessary endeavors. It is understandable therefore that long term benefit items such as tree planting may fall low in the hierarchy of needs for a City regardless of their critical importance. It would, however, cost us nothing but our will and an hour’s worth of work to create a map or a simple process for a resident to be able to donate and plant a tree in Troy. It is shocking that such a process does not already exist.

Those of us working for and representing municipalities are guardians of the public trust. Nothing could better enhance that trust than ensuring that future generations of residents of this community enjoy the benefits of a city as beautiful as that our predecessors left us. I urge you to consider directing the administration forthwith to create the process for such a noble and worthwhile endeavor.

Hirak Chanda and Ren Nushaj

Lastly, to this end, I created a non-profit organization called the Troy Tree Initiative whose sole goal is to receive donations of trees to be planted in our City. I am asking you to join me in seeking and receiving donations of trees, planting trees and making this City as beautiful as we all wish it can and ought to be.

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Genevieve Kashat, of Troy, won Food Network’s “Kids Baking Champion” special titled “Blood Curdling Bakes” Sept. 25.

While Genevieve said there aren’t currently any plans for her to return to “Kids Baking Championship,” she would be eager to go back if given the opportunity. In the meantime, she wants to keep on baking and encouraging others to try it out on their own.

“I’d love it if I got another chance to be on the show again,” she said. “Never stop, even if you fail the first time. You will always have another chance to try it again.”

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“It was a Halloween-themed fault line cake that the network determined they would compete to make,” said Evon. “Because it was a Halloween theme, they had a Halloween-themed dessert. They had to give it a special twist and include a candy bar flavor.”

Genevieve said it was a challenge, and she tried to balance her creativity with the time and recipe constraints of the show.

“I really wanted to use my time well and not run out of time. I wanted to keep it easy but show my skill so it tasted good but finish within the time limit,” she said. “I’m really happy with the group I was against. We were competing, but we are all such great friends.

It wasn’t like we were angry when someone else won.”

Genevieve’s variation of the fault line cake won, something Evon said made her daughter feel vindicated after not making it to the final round on her initial run of the show.

“I’m mostly excited for her because she was determined to go back and show she could achieve her dreams and be called a champ,” Evon said. “She really wanted to redeem herself after season 11. I’m glad her determination and hard work paid off.”

The first time she was on “Kids Baking Championship,” the Kashats said, Genevieve’s saw a huge increase in business. The young baker hopes that will once again be the case.

“I think ever since I was on the show the first time, my business started blowing up,” Genevieve said. “We got so much more business. I hope that happens again now that I won. I have been getting so much support.”

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A 2022 Ford Ranger was stolen from a home in the 400 block of Coachman Drive sometime between 5:40 p.m. Sept. 11 and 7:20 a.m. Sept. 12. The vehicle was later recovered in Detroit.

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Troy police officers responded to reports of a rollover vehicle crash on the northbound exit ramp from Interstate 75 onto Rochester Road at 2:30 a.m. Sept. 16.

Officers assisted the driver, a 24-yearold Troy woman, and confirmed with re-

sponding paramedics that she was in good health.

Officers said they noticed an odor of intoxicants from the driver and that the driver admitted to having had three glasses of wine before driving. Her blood alcohol level was believed to have been 0.11%, above the legal limit, after submitting to a preliminary breath test. She was taken into custody and issued a citation for operating while intoxicated.

27-year-old Fraser man with a 1995 Ford F-150 with heavy front-end crash damage.

The driver said he was on his way home from a bar, and when he was asked to perform sobriety tests, officers said he performed poorly.

After a chemical breath test, he received results of a blood alcohol content of 0.146%.

The driver was issued a citation for operating while intoxicated and another for failing to stop at an assured cleared distance.

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Interior designers share ways to update various rooms in a home at an event at the Michigan Design Center in Troy Aug. 25. Pictured, from left, are Jennifer Asmar, from Asmar Interiors; Sherry Tattrie, from Sherry Tattrie Interiors; Amy Miller Weinstein, from AMW Design Studio; and Dawn Jacobs, from Artichoke Interiors. primary bedrooms — spaces in general, with closeting,” Miller Weinstein said. “I get requests for lower levels — basements that they (want to) spruce up.”

Asmar shared what she thinks is another current trend.

“Most people are doing more streamline modern — not as heavy traditional,” she said.

“It seems like less is more.”

Oakland Community College offers an associate of applied science degree in interior design, and from the perspective of Michelle Pergeau-Dudgeon, who is the program coordinator of the interior design program at OCC, there is something that doesn’t get enough attention in homes.

“People underestimate lighting, and that’s a passion that I brought when I began teaching, and how I got my first teaching course was lighting and color,” Pergeau-Dudgeon said.

“That’s something I’m really pushing with my students — lighting cannot happen too early.

Once that drywall goes up, it’s a lot harder for the electrician. Never underestimate the power of lighting.”

Pergeau-Dudgeon is of the opinion that interior designers are effective problem-solvers for homeowners. Birmingham resident Katie Prior, who decided to utilize the services of an interior designer, might agree with that description.

After going to someone’s home and seeing Miller Weinstein’s work, Prior reached out to her. That was approximately 20 years ago, and since then, Miller Weinstein has assisted Prior on a variety of home improvement projects.

Prior shared the benefit of calling on Miller Weinstein for assistance.

“You get full service, and with that, I’m referring to beginning with an overall design plan, making selections and then implementing all of those moving pieces until you have the final product,” Prior said.

Miller Weinstein shared her perspective as to why hiring an interior designer is worth the cost for those who want to improve the looks of their homes.

“My belief is that in the long run we save you money because you don’t make mistakes,” she said. “If you listen to your designer, you’re being guided properly about all the things, all the decisions. … A good designer can pluck out tasteful, timeless choices, even at a Home Depot, a Menards or someplace like that. …

(If) you’re spending money, you might as well spend it smart.”

Asmar agreed.

“If you want it done correctly with a professional, you should listen to that professional, because doing things on your own can cost you money through mistakes,” she said. “So if you’re willing to spend a little bit more with a designer, in the end you can end up saving yourself a whole headache and a whole list of mistakes, because we’re the professionals and we know what to do.”

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Jennifer Asmar is the owner of Asmar Interiors, which is based out of Birmingham.

“Everybody thinks doing design work is like HGTV — they pick what they want and then one week later it’s done,” Asmar said.

“Things that are done properly take time, and things that you want done correctly need planning. It’s not a one-to-two-week project — nothing should be.”

Amy Miller Weinstein owns AMW Design Studio, based out of Birmingham, and she also wanted to set the record straight about the difference between television and real-world home improvement projects.

“It’s not like it is on TV at all, the decisionmaking or any of that,” Miller Weinstein said.

“The timeline that they create just doesn’t even exist in the real world. … It’s very staged. It doesn’t happen in a week.”

Asmar shared a more realistic scenario.

“Everything is custom for what I do, and most designers do, so there is no standard cost or standard time frame, because we do custom projects, so everything is all dependent on the client and the level of the job,” she said. “To put a number and time on anything is not realistic. … Everything depends on what you’re doing.”

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terior design trends that she has been observing.

“I think people are looking for a simpler way of living in their house that’s comfortable and easy,” she said. “There’s a lot of great indoor outdoor fabrics right now that are pet-friendly (and) child-friendly. People don’t want stuffy anymore; they want comfort (and) ease. Whatever their taste level may be, whether it’s traditional, transitional or contemporary, there are great new materials and things available on the market that can address all of that.”

Living rooms, kitchens and bathrooms are popular areas for home improvement projects, and Asmar shared tips for improving each.

“Usually creating some kind of focal point in the room, whether it be the fireplace wall or an art wall, or something dramatic like that — there’s a focal point in the room,” she said of living rooms. “The bathroom should be beautifully done and according to your requirements in life. Kitchens are all about functionality, so you need to make sure you have the proper working space, the proper room to live your life the way you do. The kitchen is the heart of the home, so it needs to be not only beautiful, but functional as well.”

As for improving the look of a bedroom, Miller Weinstein suggests updating lamps and bedding, adding a bench at the end of a bed, minimizing unnecessary furniture, and adding drapery or window treatments.

“Those are all things you can do without buying new furniture,” she said. “You can even paint your furniture. If it’s old, stodgy wood pieces, painting them will sort of bring them into this day and age.”

Both Asmar and Miller Weinstein typically work on multiple rooms when hired for projects.

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The initiative will begin with a pilot program beginning in Oak Park this October and additional efforts occurring next spring in Berkley and Troy. They were the first three of SOCRRA’s 12-member municipalities to apply for the grant.

“We chose Oak Park because Oak Park volunteered to do this,” said Jeff McKeen, the general manager at SOCRRA. “We prefer to use the communities that want to work with us. We got some money from the state to do this. Oak Park is a small community, so we can be pretty comprehensive. We will be doing Berkley and Troy next year, so we can take what we learn in Oak Park to make doing this in larger communities more effective.”

The program will focus on having program members examine recycling collections in a community and leave tags on residents’ recycling bins to notify them of what they could be doing better.

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“The Feet on the Street initiative will help people directly educate people about what is and isn’t correct about their recycling habits. Recycling items can vary city to city, so something you could recycle in a previous community might not be able to be recycled in their current one,” added Dodge. “Don’t be afraid you’re doing something wrong. I’m a recycling expert and even I can’t keep ev-

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The hope is that this will not only encourage among residents better recycling habits that become permanent, but that it also will allow local groups to be jump-started via this initiative.

“There will always be funding in Michigan for education, so we hope to continue Feet on the Street into the future,” said Dodge. “Our hope is that they will build some local components so that even once the grant funding ends, it can continue in that community. We hope local programs can pick up where this program leaves off after we provide educational materials and positive habits.”

McKeen said there are tools online to learn more about the program or look up some of the advice Feet on the Street is trying to share with residents.

“Our website, www.socrra.org, has all the information people might be looking for on this,” he said. “It even has a ‘Waste Wizard,’ where you can type in an item and it will tell you how to dispose of it.”

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“It’s meant to be very immersive, where children are learning throughout multiple seasons. … They’re here every day, all winter and on rainy days too … so it really builds resilience, and kiddos understand that they are part of the world around them,” said Smith.

To some, it may look like children at the Heritage Park Nature Preschool are simply playing outside for hours each day, but Smith said their time outdoors helps develop valuable skills and fosters traits like resilience, leadership, problem-solving and perseverance.

“Instead of having a classroom that is set up for them with everything perfectly arranged, they are learning that things are dynamic, things change and the seasons change. The classroom is different every time they come in, which really builds their ability to become self-sufficient and empowers them in their learning,” she explained.

In 2019, Bailey Lininger opened Firefly Forest School to better connect students with the natural world.

“Both parents and educators want kids to experience an unplugged childhood as

much as they can — one where they can dig for worms, balance on fallen tree trunks and splash in puddles,” said Lininger, the director of Firefly Forest School.

Firefly Forest School provides southeast Michigan children ages 3-10 with immersive, nature-based learning through enrichment programming from nature preserves in the metro Detroit area.

“We love being able to complement a more traditional experience at a more traditional school with some time to just run and be free and play and climb and build and dig and do all the things that are a really important part of being a kid,” Lininger said.

Every class is held entirely outdoors every day, rain or shine, even in the chilly winter temperatures.

“We’re not just going outside for 20 minutes to play at recess or only when it’s nice and sunny and 75 degrees. We really work with our families and our kids to embrace all weather,” Lininger said.

Armed with the proper attire and outdoor gear, students are taught how to embrace the world around them as it is and use it as their classroom.

“The more time for unstructured play that you give kids in the natural world, the more creative they are, the more they learn, the more they deepen their growth and fine

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“Growing up in Troy, my family and I made regular trips to the local library. I have fond memories of my visits to the youth area — it’s a space full of books and activities to inspire the imagination, and one I’m very excited to be a part of through my work,” said Scott. “My overall goal for the project was to simulate client work by designing a campaign to fit a real-world setting. Designing the work, I definitely had Troy Public Library in mind.”

Scott said he began his career as an artist simply by enjoying the things he loved as a child.

“It’s a way to express my interest in things,” Scott remarked. “That’s how it was when I started. I watched cartoons. I read comics from creators such as Charles Schulz and Bill Watterson, I played games, and I enjoyed those things for the entertainment value, and I expressed my love for them by making my own things. This built and built until I turned it into a career.”

His piece hanging in the library was an attempt to broaden his horizons and create something the community could appreciate.

“The first thing I wanted to do was I wanted to try branching out into different fields with my art,” he explained. “From a practical standpoint, I wanted to apply my work into something that could be used for marketing. I was previously focused on entertainment and production of things like films and cartoons. It was all projects for school. I was drawn to the library because I wanted my projects to be centered on a specific location. I wanted this group of work geared Scott toward something tangible.”

The work will hang in the library permanently. Scott said he hopes to find work in Michigan as a short-term goal, but dreams of moving into animation and cartoon production.

“After I wrapped up school, I decided to send the library an email on a whim. They appreciated my work so much they wanted to discuss doing a potential installation, and that was such an exciting process,” he said.

“It’s in the youth area, so most of the people who will see it are kids. I love the idea that they will see it and hope it will inspire their imaginations in the same way I was inspired by artists who came before me.”

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They said that Scott’s work exemplifies these efforts. Humans of TPL posts can be found on the library’s social media pages and on their website at troypl.org/humans.

“I’m always amazed at all the different ways people use the library to improve their lives,” said Olson. “We have people tell us that they studied for their degree at the library, or that we helped them find resources after their child was diagnosed with dyslexia, or that we gave someone a community when they were new to the area. It’s so important that these stories get told.”

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“It’s such a great piece, and we are so grateful we were able to connect with local artist, Parker Scott, to make it happen,” said Troy Public Library Director Emily Dumas.

“While this is a great addition to the library, this piece holds additional meaning for the Troy Public Library,” added Olson.

“Parker’s artwork is a physical reminder of the ways in which the library personally impacts members of the community.”

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nois Road in Troy. Tickets cost $30 for Troy chamber members and $40 for nonmembers. Tickets are available at www.troychamber.com. For more information, call (248) 641-8151 or email theteam@troychamber. com.

“We will have a moderator, Priya Mann, with WDIV,” said Dych. “We typically, for this panel discussion, have four leaders.

There will be Beth Correa, from Flagstar Bank, who is their director of corporate responsibility and will provide some business insights and perspectives. There’s Eunice Jeffries, who is with Oakland Community College and is their director of government and community relations. Our beloved Cindy Stewart is the community affairs director with the city of Troy and she will be speaking. Lastly, Kate Walsh is an editor with Hour Detroit and Hour Media and pulls in a lot of publishing experience to the event. We try to pull a diverse crowd for the panel. We have a pretty broad spectrum this year, so we can cover a lot of diverse topics.”

Stewart said she was thrilled to be included as a panelist this year, having attended the event in the past.

“I’ve attended it in the past, and it’s always a mix of different women from different backgrounds and careers,” she said. “I love that the city is such a partner with the Troy chamber. I love us working together. I respect the women running the Troy chamber and I was flattered when they asked me to be one of the panelists. It’s a great mix from the media, the city, the banking industry and education.”

She hopes they will get to touch on a variety of topics relevant to the community, and to young women, in particular.

“This is the first time I’ve ever been a panelist here,” said Stewart. “We will get asked a lot about our careers. We will likely discuss some things like if we had any mentors, what we know today that we wish we knew in the past and what we learned along the way. We will probably talk about obstacles we’ve faced in our fields or if it’s easier for young women today than it was when we started.”

Dych said it’s a great opportunity for a frank and honest discussion about important facets of society.

“I really like this event because the

women on our panel always give different perspectives on their experiences and they don’t sugarcoat how they got to where they are today,” she said. “They keep it real and they keep it relatable. You might find your struggles coincide with theirs and might find some comfort or advice based on how they got past those challenges.”

“Over the years, I believe women have had a tougher time in business than men breaking that glass ceiling,” added Stewart. “My master’s thesis was on the topic of the glass ceiling. I think having the public meeting with some of the women running local institutions is important. It’s always a good idea to find out who is out there making decisions and what challenges are being faced that future generations of women may or may not have to face as they plan their futures.”

Breakfast and coffee will be provided.

Walk-ins on the day of the event are welcome, but registration prior to the event is preferred. Donations will be collected for two local nonprofits at the event.

“We are taking donations for nonprofits at the event,” said Dych. “Both are chamber members: Grace Centers of Hope and the Sparkle Network. Sparkle Network accepts prom dresses for girls who need help getting dresses for formal events. Grace Centers of Hope collects a lot of toiletries, beauty products and formal outfits to help women apply for and hold a job.”

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248-890-8830

Chimney Service

Decks/Patios

CHIMNEYS, INC

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$125 Sweep & Safety Inspection

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586-431-0591

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30-yrs.-experience.

Call for free-estimates.

Open 7-days a week 24/hrs-day.

10%-Off For Cash Now Accepting All Major Credit Cards.

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LAKESHORE DRYWALL Master Finisher Small and Large Repairs Small Hang Jobs Any Size Finish Jobs Done Perfectly Shon- 586-801-6190

586-291-3143 Lic.#6211028

Father & Son Dr. Electric

CASTLE ELECTRIC

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

ALL SERVICE Licensed & Insured Dependable, quality work!

License#-6111359

LET US DO THE WORK!

We’ll decorate your home or business this holiday season.

Inside or out! Our lights or yours!

Free Estimates

586-825-3333

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20% off Entire Purchase.

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

Handyman Services

Gutters

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Hauling & Waste Removal

INSURED TOM MICOLI

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Tree trimming, exterior painting, power washing.

586-778-3393 586-531-2111

A.M.G. Gutters & Downspouts. Owner operated.

Seamless gutter installation and repair specialist. Builders License #2101202369 www.amgapplied services.com Fully Insured

248-828-7998

248-892-1927

BURLY GUYS JUNK REMOVAL

removes ANYTHING! Appliances, furniture, basement cleanouts, hoarders all welcome!

Call or Text

248-224-2188

***AAA HAULING*** JUNK REMOVAL

Professional- We Wear Masks! We haul it all!

Demolition Big & Small Residential/Commercial Rubber Wheel Dumpsters10, 15, 20-Yards, Clean-outs, Construction Material, Small-Moving, Appliances, Furniture & More! Lowest Rates!!!

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586-360-0681

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Cement

Cement

Hauling & Waste Removal **CLUTTER GUY'S**

Removal-Experts Residential/Commercial Houses/Offices Garage/Storage-Areas Efficient Courteous Workers Reasonable-Rates Free-Estimates NEED CLUTTER REMOVED? LET US DO THE WORK!

586-258-6672 Home Improvement

COMPLETE, QUALITY, Custom Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling, Framing & Finish Carpentry, References Available, Senior Discounts.

Call 586-354-7549 Home Repairs EXTERIOR REPAIRS LLC.

Since 1999 Roofing, Siding, Gutters and More!

Reliable Ask, We Might Do It! FREE ESTIMATES

248-242-1511 Kitchens/ Cabinets/ Countertops

MR. BACKSPLASH ·CUSTOM BACKSPLASHES ·CUSTOM KITCHENS ·COUNTERTOPS *Granite*Quartz* ·Custom Bathrooms ·FIREPLACE TILE *FREE ESTIMATES*

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Motor City Plumbing & Drain

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248.687.9234

KELLY'S KITCHEN DESIGN

Cabinet Painting Custom Cabinets Counter Tops & Everything in Between.

Call/Text Us For Your Kitchen Transformation.

586-343-4005

Landscaping & Water Gardens ALLTIMATE OUTDOOR SERVICES

Drainage System Professionals New-Construction, Yard-Drainage, Grading, Sod/Seed, Retaining Walls/Walkways/Patios, Senior/Military-Discounts Credit-Cards-Accepted

Free-Estimates

586-719-1202 DOLL'S LANDSCAPING

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

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

586-634-0033

TOTAL BRICKPAVING LANDSCAPING PROS

586-420-3531

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

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

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

248-524-1822

Lawn Maintenance

2023 SPRING 586-260-5218

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

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SUPREME OUTDOOR SPECIALISTS Fall-Clean-ups, Lawn Maintenance, Landscaping, Pavers/Patios, Retaining-Walls, Shrub/Tree-Trimming & Removal, Mulching, Sprinkler Blow-Outs, Gutter-Cleaning, Snow Removal, 35-Years in Business Free-Estimates

586-727-3924

Painting FARR'S PAINTING

Interior/Exterior Wood & Drywall Repairs Mold Remediation Free Estimates Certified Mold Inspector

Painting

PAINTING

2 BROTHERS PAINTING

by-GPC

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Credit-cards accepted.

ANDERSON Painting & Carpentry Complete Interior/Exterior Services Plaster/Drywall & Water Damage Repairs.

Wood-Staining.

Wallpaper-Removal.

Kitchen/Cabinet Refinishing Insured/References.

Free-Estimates

586-354-3032 248-974-4012

AA4DABLE ROOFING

Now Hiring!!!

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Interior-exterior.

Power-washing, deck sealing. Insured, References.

Free estimates.

MC/VI/DC/AX accepted.

Roofing

586-722-8381

(586)795-8122

Residential/Commercial

248-990-5388

wowpaintingmi.com VK PERFECT PAINTING Interior/Exterior Drywall, Plaster, Repair Free-Estimates Dedicated to Quality 25-Yrs Experience Call Bill

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Professional Services MOBILE NOTARY SERVICE Will come to you, Available nights/weekends if needed, Call Kim: 248-961-3144

PEAK PAINTING

WOW PAINTING

Chris Cronin Painting & Staining Inc. Professional quality.

248-542-8022

Same Day Emergency Service Available Reliable/Experienced License#8003885

Pet Services

586.899.3555 (Direct) 248.566.6460 (Office)

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

Serving The Tri-County-Area

•Drain Cleaning •Sewer Camera •Water Heaters •Sump Pumps •Backflow Testing

• Wood Repair • Power Wash • Free-Estimates

Call Frank 248-303-5897

MICHAEL NORTON BUILDER

WATERWORK Plumbing.com

Complete Interior/Exterior

REFERENCES AVAILABLE

586.421.5520 586.524.6752 ANDY'S PLUMBING

Lic#-8004254

www.MotorCityPlumber.com

Painting

Roofing

10%/Senior/Military/Discounts

888.572.0928 586.585.1862

248-345-3308

farrsmoldremoval.com

Restriction May Apply

$50 OFF Sump Pump Installation * $30 OFF Any Plumbing Service

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0325-2302

Kitchens/ Cabinets/ Countertops

Financing Available

FREE Camera with Drain Cleaning

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Plumbing

TIMELESS PAINTING L.L.C.

GREAT LAKE PLUMBING

CIAL

RESIDENTIAL & COMMER

• Interior & Exterior • Drywall Patching & Repair • Carpentry & Remodels We Accept Venmo, Cash, Check

Call or Text Us Today!

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Ask for Tony!

248-894-5804

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

Sprinkler Backflow Testing Fast Friendly Service Lic#8112407

586-823-9744

greatlakeplumb.com

MASTER PLUMBER

0075-2332

Tile ◆ Hardwood Floors Painting ◆ Vinyl Flooring

Family Owned & Operated

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Plumbing

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Roofing/Siding/Gutters, All-Leaks/Repairs, Residential/Shingles/ Commercial-FlatRoofs/Torch-downs We accept major credit-cards.

30yrs-Experience

586-822-5100

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

586-291-2647

CITY ROOFING

Sewer & Drain Service.

Remodeling, repairs, new installations.

Free estimates, senior rates.

35+yrs exp.

Call Paul

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

Lic.#8109852

cityroofinginc@gmail.com

248-904-5822

586-733-3004

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

586-436-9600

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

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

Guaranteed to last a lifetime! Limited Time Offer $500 Discount + Additional 10% off install (for military, health workers & 1st responders.) Call Erie Metal Roofs: 1-866-718-3124 AAA all star repairs as low as $225.00* Gutter repairs, Flat-roofs, Reroof, New-roof, Residential /Commercial Call Silversmith Maintenance

248-707-4851

Accept credit cards Family-owned Over 30 years exp.

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!

(586)262-3060

DAVE'S TREE & SHRUB

30%-FALL-DISCOUNT INSURED, Emergency Storm Damage, Large Tree Removals, Trimming, Stump Grinding, Season-Firewood, Free-Estimates.

10% Senior-Discounts.

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

ELITE TREE SERVICE

"Bringing 30 years of experience to your door!"

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

Firewood For Sale

586-756-0757

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