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‘Village of Troy’ to take over at vacant 20-acre property City approves plans for long-dormant property

BY BRENDAN LOSINSKI blosinski@candgnews.com

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The Village of Troy, as presented in this concept art, will include three different housing types across its 20 acres of land and will have trail access and green space for residents as well.

‘MODERNIZE I-75’ PROJECT RESUMES FOR 2023

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MADISON HEIGHTS — Work has resumed on an ambitious project to improve Interstate 75 across Oakland County.

Late last month, two-way traffic on I-75 began sharing the northbound lanes between 13

Mile Road and Interstate 696, with two lanes maintained in each direction, while reconstruction is completed on the southbound side.

In addition, ramp closures are now in place at several locations, including the 12 Mile Road exit and entrance ramps to southbound I-75, the 11 Mile Road exit and entrance ramps to southbound I-75, and the southbound I-75

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ramps to eastbound and westbound I-696.

These will be in place for the remainder of the 2023 construction season.

Access will be maintained both on northbound I-75, from westbound 12 Mile Road, as well as from the northbound I-75 exit to eastbound 12 Mile Road.

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A large section of land near the intersection of Rochester Road and Long Lake Road will now be developed for use after sitting idle for more than 20 years.

At its regular meeting Feb. 27, the Troy City Council unanimously approved the rezoning of a 20acre parcel of land into a planned unit development so that it may be developed into a new residential area, with green space and trail access.

“The City Council voted to approve the concept development plan for the development, as well as the preliminary site development plan,” explained Brent Savidant, See PROPERTY on page 20A

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Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood senior Michelle Hua, a Troy native, is a rhythmic gymnast for Oakland Rhythmic Gymnastics, holding the highest level in the gym, level 10. Hua was awarded the $75,000 George D. Yancopoulos Innovator Award in 2021 for her video training application.

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sky. I remember sitting in the computer lab we had the class working on it every day and working with a teacher on it, but after the project due date, it didn’t work.”

Between Hua, a Troy native, and her middle school teacher, an answer to why the game wasn’t working became difficult to find.

Hua’s interest with computer science was always there, since her first middle school class, but the bunny and carrot game brought out a different side to her.

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Several suspects were charged with breaking into a Troy pharmaceutical business Feb. 19 following a tip from another law enforcement agency.

Troy police officers began surveillance on the business, located in the 1200 block of Rankin Street, on Feb. 17 as a result of the tip. After midnight on Feb. 19, the officers observed two vehicles they said appeared to be casing the building.

Officers said two individuals from the vehicles gained access to the building by cutting a hole through an overhead garage door. According to investigators, an employee from the business contacted the Troy police and told them that two individuals were visible on interior cameras attempting to enter a secured area containing prescription medication.

The police surrounded the building and took the two men inside into custody, identifying them as 20-year-old Isaiah Duncan and 24-year-old Ario Stephens. Three individuals police said were acting as lookouts and communicating with the two suspects inside also were taken into custody. They were identified as 24-year-old Shaun Kardover, 20-year-old Jaevion Hackett, and 42-year-old Alvin Whidby. They were all arrested without incident, according to police.

All five were arraigned Feb. 21 in 52-4 District Court and charged with one count each of breaking and entering a building with intent. Stephens was issued a $1 million bond, cash or

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Down syndrome organization to host event in Troy

GiGi’s Playhouse Detroit will host their second annual “The Lucky Have a Few” event at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at Petruzzello’s in Troy, presented by Huntington Bank.

GiGi’s Playhouse is a nonprofit organization working to “change the way the world views Down syndrome and to send a global message of acceptance for all.” It started in Chicago and has grown to 57 locations nationally and in Mexico, including its Detroit location, which opened in 2019. The event’s name, “The Lucky Have a Few,” is a play on best-selling author and Down syndrome advocate Heather Avis’s book and foundation, “The Lucky Few.” The event combines St. Patrick’s Day and World Down Syndrome Day. The event will feature dinner, an open bar, music and dancing, a silent auction, a live performance by GiGi’s Playhouse Drama Troupe, and hand-crafted art from GiGi’s Playhouse Art Explosion participants.

Proceeds from the event will go towards providing free programs to help individuals with Down syndrome learn how to read, improve their health and wellness, increase their communication skills through free speech therapy, develop career skills, and reach their greatest potential. To purchase tickets, visit https://one.bidpal.net/detroitluckyhaveafew2023/ticketing.

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UPCOMING BLOOD DRIVES IN TROY

The city of Troy is partnering with the American Red Cross to host several upcoming blood drives at the Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois Road. The Red Cross reports that it needs to collect more than 13,000 blood donations and more than 2,500 platelet donations each day. Donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with types O-negative, B-negative and A-negative.

The next donation days are 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, March 17; 1-7

Troy Kickboxing has partnered with The Phoenix, a global sober-active community, for free kickboxing classes for anyone with at least 48 hours of sobriety.

Classes will be hosted at 6:30 p.m. Fridays at the Troy Kickboxing Outfit at 26 W. Square Lake Road. Those who are supporting someone in the sobriety process also are welcome to attend for free.

“With the opioid epidemic and the related settlement money coming into Michigan this year, it is timely to show that The Phoenix supports the recovery process through things like CrossFit classes, kickboxing, kayaking, bowling, meditation, etc. both streaming and in person,” said class leader Tayor Olson. “Both exercise and social connections are pillars of a healthy lifestyle for anyone, but especially for people trying to stay clear of substances.”

Sign-up information and more information on the program are available at www. thephoenix.org. p.m. Monday, April 3; 1-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 5; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, April 7; and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, April 19; 1-7 p.m. Thursday, April 20; and 1-7 p.m. Monday, April 24, at the Fire Police Training Center at 4850 John R Road.

Donation appointments can be scheduled by calling (313) 3009617 or (248) 524-1147, or by visiting www.redcrossblood.org. Photo ID or a Red Cross Donor Card will be required at the time of donation.

Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh more than 110 pounds, and be in good general health.

Troy Community Affairs Director Cindy Stewart said 84% of blood donations are given at blood drives “hosted by generous sponsoring organizations like ours. … What a great way to pay it forward and make an impact on people in our community and across the country. It’s not every day that we do something that has such a lifesaving impact.”

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TROY STUDENTS FOUND NONPROFIT TO COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING Two Troy students are trying to promote positive change after starting their own nonprofit aimed at fighting human trafficking.

Alisha Malik and Aarya Undemane began working on Breaking the Bounds two years ago, starting it at their school, International Academy East in Troy.

“We established this back in August of 2021,” explained Malik. “We created this nonprofit because human trafficking is the second largest crime industry under drugs. It’s growing in our community, and

we wanted to inform people and keep them safe. Before we created this campaign to start a nonprofit, we needed to research and find information so we wouldn’t misinform people. We wanted to educate people and reach a larger audience beyond our immediate community. We also wanted to educate ourselves. Some of our partners in this were our teachers and principals, and they let us talk about this in the classroom. We spoke with survivors and victims and other nonprofits.”

The pair have been working with experts on the subject of human trafficking and figuring out ways they can bring the fight to a local level.

“We take part in the Stop the Demand

Project. Its CEO, Sophia Fisher, met with us, and we learned a lot through her. She also gave us some educational resources,” Malik said. “We (also) went to the University of Michigan last week and spoke with Dr. Michelle Munro-Kramer. She is an assistant professor of nursing there, and we wanted to talk with her because she has a lot of experience with human trafficking and she helps run the university’s anti-human-trafficking initiative.”

Fisher said that seeing young people take action against human trafficking was incredibly encouraging.

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In the end, the project will have rebuilt close to 18 miles of freeway, replaced 47 bridges, and modernized interchanges at the I-75 business loop, Big Beaver Road, and 14 Mile and 12 Mile roads, along with constructing the 4-mile drainage tunnel between Eight Mile and 12 Mile roads.

At press time March 1, 12 Mile Road was closed under I-75 so that construction crews have room to rebuild the bridge. The 12 Mile Road ramps to and from southbound I-75 were also closed.

“Rebuilding the bridges that carry southbound I-75 over the county drain, located just north of 12 Mile Road, and 12 Mile Road proper, is expected to last until early fall,” said Rob Morosi, spokesperson for the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), via email. “When the bridge work is finished, we expect to open 12 Mile. Again, the target is early fall.”

The project first resumed this year Feb. 24-27. During that weekend, it was closed in both directions between I-696 and the I-75 business loop (Square Lake Road), with all ramps to northbound I-75 closed from I-696 to 14 Mile Road, and all ramps to southbound I-75 closed from M-59 to 11 Mile.

Also during that weekend, northbound I-75 traffic was rerouted west on I-696 to northbound M-1 (Woodward Avenue), then eastbound Square Lake Road to northbound I-75, while southbound I-75 traffic followed westbound Square Lake Road to southbound M-1, then eastbound I-696 back to southbound I-75.

Morosi explained that the entire modernization project will be largely complete by the end of the year, with finishing touches in 2024 such as the completion of a new drainage tunnel.

“With that said, after fall of 2023, no more traffic shifts and long-term lane closures,” he said. “The quadrant being worked on in 2023 is the final one for Segment 3.”

Segment 3 is the third and final phase of the project, now underway. It runs from 13 Mile Road to Eight Mile Road and began in August 2019, with an estimated price tag of $630 million.

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And our local roads are going to need replacements and updates much quicker now because of the additional traffic, specifically related to some of the trucks that have had to move off I-75 due to these closures. And then there are the added gas costs to fixedincome residents driving with these congestion delays.

“So I’m concerned about our roads and residents. I’ve yet to feel we were considered in this plan in a way that remedies the issues we experience,” he said. “This project benefits the entire state, but it hurts and penalizes our city more than most. I hope that those in higher office are able to help, maybe with additional funding for projects that we now know we will need sooner, like a road that now has to be replaced 30% earlier than we planned. I mean, I get it — you look at these projects from a macro viewpoint and they’re really beneficial with a huge impact, but my question and concern is will it be worth it in the micro sense for Madison Heights specifically as a community, given that we have suffered a major impact here. It would be nice to have a plan that mitigates some of the long-term consequences.”

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In the end, the project will have rebuilt close to 18 miles of freeway, replaced 47 bridges, and modernized interchanges at the I-75 business loop, Big Beaver Road, and 14 Mile and 12 Mile roads, along with constructing the 4-mile drainage tunnel between Eight Mile and 12 Mile roads.

While the changes promise to bring about greater safety and efficiencies across the region, some at the local level have their concerns. Mark Bliss, mayor pro tem of Madison Heights, said the project has been especially hard on his community.

“I hope that it all is worth it in the end, because very few communities across this entire giant project have been impacted even 10% as much as Madison Heights has,” Bliss said. “We have suffered major closures on major arteries of our city. Madison Heights is only 7.8 square miles, and we have 30,000 residents here relying on these major roads.

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TROY HISTORIC VILLAGE TO HOST EASTER EGG HUNT Community Events year after year because they find it’s a full experience for kids” said Village Executive Director Jen Peters. “This isn’t a ‘dash and done’ egg hunt; you’ll spend about an hour with us as you travel around the Village finding eggs, crafts, treats, and games. We really work on making it the right fit for kids aged 2-6 but encourage all ages to join us!”

The Village Egg Hunt will be held rain or shine. The event features free onsite parking, as well as free overflow parking at Brookfield Academy down the street.

For discounted event pricing, guests may purchase their admission by midnight on Thursday, March 23, at https://www.troyhistoricvillage.org/programs/spring-egg-hunt.

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METRO DETROIT — Even though recent weather has seen its share of snow and ice, many gardeners are wasting no time with starting to plant seeds indoors with the intention of taking them outside once the weather warms up.

Luke Marion, owner of MIgardener in St. Clair, Michigan, said many gardeners get started on planting their herb or veggie seedlings indoors so they don’t have to wait past the last frost.

“Because in colder climates, you have a shorter season,” he explained. “It’s going to give you a head start to your growing season.”

The season’s length for indoor seed starting depends on which herbs or veggies someone plans to grow, but he said it can commonly range from February to May in Michigan.

“With some herbs, it can be as early as, like, late February,” he said. “But it just depends on the setup and what they’re really trying to achieve. You don’t have to start that early.”

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Vertical shelves and racks, each having a dedicated grow light, can maximize efficiency. But he said you don’t necessarily need lots of space to get started — even a card table under grow lights can work.

“I would say a decent space would be probably like 6 to 8 square feet of space,” he said. “You’re going to be growing in smaller containers and moving them outside later.”

George Papadelis, owner of Telly’s Greenhouse in Troy and Shelby Township, said “the simpler, the better” is typically the case for containers to plant growing seeds. He also discussed the importance of letting containers drain water from the bottom, so gardeners should have something like a cafeteria tray or other water collector “handy to serve as the bottom component of your seedling grow area.”

Papadelis recommended a temperature of 72 degrees while seeds are germinating. After plants germinate, heat can be lowered somewhat, especially when it’s time to harden off the plants before planting them outside, he said.

“If you don’t have a ‘hot spot,’ a lot of people’s seeds will go on top of the refrigerator because it tends to generate some heat up there,” he explained, though he added that some people prefer to buy a heating pad since it might be hard to see a refrigerator top.

Marion recommended keeping the home’s humidity between 40% and 50% while seed starting.

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not as much of a concern as is temperature. As long as it is 65-70 degrees, they’re going to be fine.”

Ample lighting is also a must for seed starting. Papadelis said there are “hundreds of different models” of grow lights, and the model can affect how long it should be on or the distance to keep it from the growing seedlings. If you’re not careful, the young plants can get fried, he said.

“You got to experiment and be really, really smart unless you have experience with that grow light,” he said.

Marion said a typical windowsill isn’t enough, and he said he uses grow lights and typically leaves them on for 14-16 hours a day.

“It’s difficult with windowsills only because most windows only get between two to four hours of sunlight, if that, and most seedlings need five to seven hours,” he said. “You can always use a windowsill and supplement the light. ... Otherwise, your seedlings are going to get leggy, stretching toward the light.”

Marion also recommends adding a fan to the seed-starting room, which he said prevents stagnant air that can contribute to plant diseases.

Papadelis recommended “a tiny, tiny little fan” somewhere in the room moving air around.

“You don’t want to point a fan right at the seedlings,” Papadelis said.

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“The rezoning of it to a PUD also was approved as part of this. It was three different zoning districts prior to that.”

The Robertson Brothers development group will now create what it is calling “The Village of Troy” at the location.

“We’re always interested in developing in Troy. It’s a great market with great schools.

We always look for opportunities to build more homes there. This land had some extra difficulties. We had to take some extra time to get a plan together, and we think we came up with something that everyone will like,” said Tim Loughrin, the director of land acquisition for Robertson Brothers. “It was large enough to develop the three different housing types. Having different price points is always ideal. With industrial to the south and commercial to the east, it made sense to be flexible.”

Savidant said city officials were glad to finally have a plan in place to put the land on the tax rolls.

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These difficulties were addressed by declaring the area a PUD, which allows the three differently zoned parcels to be converted into one area that could be developed together and removes some other impediments to developers.

“Planned unit development is a negotiated process, so everything under it is negotiable,” said Savidant. “It permits flexibility in design and use so it can be compatible with the neighboring land, height requirements and building types. It combines flexibility for the developer and predictability for the city.”

Some in the community expressed concern that this was being done so the developer could fit more units onto the property than would otherwise be allowed, but Savidant said this was not the case.

“I want to be clear that this wasn’t a developer seeking a PUD to accommodate more units on the property,” he said. “Really the flexibility they wanted was for layout, not the density of the amount of homes on the property.”

Loughrin said this development process should allow the property to be made into

something that will benefit the community as a whole.

“What makes this unique, besides it being so large and the village approach to it, was how much we have been able to work with the city on this. We worked with them on this pedestrian pathway that provides a connection to their existing pathways, for instance,” he said. “Calling it The Village of Troy brings home the point that there are a number of housing types there. You have a mix of people from different walks of life.

The DPW salt dome is nearby, and we wanted to screen that with a hill. (PUD status) helps with our challenges to develop the site, such as the rubble left there that was unfeasible to move. Now we could use it to create that hill. It also gives people a good view of the wetlands nearby.”

Loughrin said that The Village of Troy is expected to be completed in mid-2024.

“The hope is that we can start development this year and pave it by the end of the year. There are a lot of steps, like final engineering and getting wetlands mitigation credits we need to do,” said Loughrin. “It may be a 2024 development. People could be moving in by mid-2024. That’s what we’re aiming for.”

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CRIME WATCH Driver charged with drug possession following hotel disturbance

A suspect was arrested and charged after a disturbance at the Troy Marriott hotel, 200 W. Big Beaver Road.

Officers were dispatched to the scene at 11:01 p.m. Feb. 13 after reports of a suspicious person driving through the hotel’s parking lot, taking photos of vehicle license plates and shouting at hotel guests. Witnesses provided officers with the suspect vehicle’s last known location.

Officers located a matching vehicle, a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, entering a turnaround on Big Beaver Road and traveling

eastbound in the westbound lanes.

The driver, a 40-year-old Sterling Heights man, made several incoherent statements, according to officers, and claimed he was being followed and listened to via his cellphone. Officers said the driver gave them permission to retrieve his driver’s license from the center console, at which point they observed a glass meth pipe. After a search of the vehicle, a substance later confirmed to be cocaine was located.

The driver was charged with one count of possession of a controlled substance.

Suspect attempts to extort $10K for fake ransom

A Troy mother received a phone call Feb. 15 from a man claiming to have abducted her daughter.

The woman told police that she initially

heard crying on the phone line before a man claimed he had her daughter, identifying the daughter by name. He demanded $10,000 or else he would harm her.

A friend of the victim was able to contact her daughter while the caller was still on the line and confirm the daughter was safe.

At that point the victim hung up the phone and contacted the police.

peared to be acting as a lookout while the other entered the vehicle from the backseat and then moved to the front before starting to rifle through the vehicle.

Officers found the involved vehicle with pry mark damage and a shattered rear passenger window. The steering wheel column had also been dismantled and damaged. Police are continuing to investigate.

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Upon arrival, officers spoke with a resident, who reported he had been outside when he noticed two males acting suspiciously near a Kia Forte in the parking lot.

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A Troy resident was the attempted target of fraud after receiving a phone call on Feb. 14 from someone claiming to be his grandson.

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pointed attorney and asking him not to call his parents.

The victim became suspicious when the caller called him “grandpa,” which is not what his grandson usually calls him. Shortly after, the victim received a call from an additional suspect, who claimed to work for the courthouse and instructed him to gather $5,800 for a cash bond.

The victim contacted his son and grandson, who confirmed no one in his family had been arrested and it was a scam before he lost any money. Police warn members of the community to be on alert for similar scams.

Stolen vehicle recovered

A 2017 GMC Terrain was stolen while parked outside its owner’s apartment complex in the 2700 block of Charter Drive sometime between 7 p.m. Feb. 20 and 6:20 a.m. Feb. 21.

The victim was unsure if the vehicle was locked at the time of the theft, but noted there was a spare set of keys in the vehicle.

The vehicle was later recovered in Detroit

Safe stolen from church

Police are searching for an unknown suspect who broke into Ascend Church, 3153 Rochester Road.

The suspect gained entry sometime between 2:45 p.m. Feb. 19 and 10:16 p.m.

Feb. 21 by shattering a window. They stole a small safe.

Vehicle broken into in hospital parking lot

A victim reported to the police that an unknown suspect broke the front passenger window of her 2019 Dodge Challenger while parked at Troy Beaumont Hospital.

She discovered the wiring had been tampered with upon discovering the damage to the vehicle at 12:36 p.m. Feb. 21.

Range Rover stolen, recovered

A 2018 Range Rover was stolen from its owner’s garage after the owner said he forgot to close the garage door.

The theft occurred between midnight and 3:18 p.m. Feb. 21 in the 3200 block of Camden. The victim stated he frequently leaves the key fob inside the vehicle. The vehicle was later recovered in Detroit.

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to identify what some of these big and difficult things are, how to recognize them, and healthy ways to manage them. We focus on mindfulness and what that can mean to young ones. It’s about paying attention to your body and learning to recognize when you do need to talk to somebody or perform some breathing exercises that we talk about in the program.”

She added that the key to working with children at this age is to make everything as interactive as possible.

“It’s really interactive. There’s lots of videos, and we practice things to help them address their emotions,” Ruddy said. “It could be writing in their notebook, it could be breathing exercises, it could be talking to somebody.

Healthy friendships also are something we focus on. Even in middle schools, we’ve found that a lot of stress and difficult feelings come from friendships and the people we’re surrounding ourselves with. It’s not about talking to them — it’s about talking with them.”

All agreed that the need to address these concerns in younger children has been growing throughout the last several years.

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ReNEW Jr. has completed the first of its initial implementations and is already working with other schools.

“We just finished in West Bloomfield at Sheiko Elementary School,” said Ruddy. “We just started in Southfield at McIntyre Elementary. We’re in our initial phase right now, but we touched base with these schools through our local coalition partners. We hope to keep expanding this program into other schools (throughout Oakland County).”

Ruddy went on to say that addressing these issues at such a young age can encourage lifelong improvement.

“When we do these programs with kids this young, I think we break the stigma of addressing these issues,” she remarked. “They can seek help or admit that they are struggling with these tough feelings.”

“I want people to recognize that there are organizations in Oakland County that serve youth who want them to be healthy: mentally, spiritually and physically healthy,” added Brenner. “I hope we start seeing decreases in stress and anxiety as children this age get older and that we see improvements in mental and behavioral health.”

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to make a difference for them that is lifelong.

These are skills and strategies people need as children, young people and adults. By doing it early, you are making a difference before a lot of these issues become a problem.”

“We know there were issues of stress and anxiety prior to COVID, but then when COVID hit, everything just escalated,” Ruddy added. “Isolation and not getting to interact with peers for a long time was a big deal. Social media also contributes to this. It’s everywhere, and students and children aren’t getting the same level of interaction as they did in the past.

Coping with the issues that result have kind of slid under the rug in a lot of cases.”

The coalition covers Oakland County with strong substance support groups and mental health programming. All of its programming is free, and if there is a group already serving a community, they try to partner with them.

“Districts are usually strapped for resources,” said Brenner. “I think we can help by providing these types of resources. We’re here and happy to help in whatever way we can. … Any interested districts can contact Kendra and we can start the process for working together.”

The coalition can be contacted by emailing Ruddy at klruddy@achcmi.org or calling (248) 221-7101.

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Both Malik and Fisher pointed out that one of the biggest misconceptions about the topic is that human trafficking happens far away. Tragically, it takes place all over the country.

“So much of the talk about trafficking is on the national level,” said Fisher. “We can’t turn a blind eye to what is happening in our communities. It’s more than talking about it; it’s sharing stories like mothers selling their children for drug money or people getting exploited for a work visa. A lot of people want to do something but have no idea where to start. They might think it’s only happening at the border or far away, and that is false. One of the most important things people can do is share the realities and horrors of human trafficking.”

Malik also hopes to inform people about what to look for and warning signs that could point to someone being trafficked.

“If someone suffers a sudden or dramatic change in their attitudes or emotions, it could be a sign that they are being exploited,” she said. “A lack of interest in what they used to be excited about or negative changes to their health can all be signs of human trafficking.”

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surety; Whidby was issued a $750,000 bond, cash or surety; Duncan and Hackett were issued bonds of $250,000 cash or surety; and Kardover was issued a bond of $50,000 cash or surety.

None of the suspects had retained or been appointed an attorney by press time.

“All five (suspects) are from out of state.

The Troy Police Department credits the exceptional effort of the Troy Special Investiga-

tions Unit for this complex investigation and arrests,” wrote Sgt. Jason Clark of the Troy police. “These investigators work together in a collaborative, multi-jurisdictional unit while investigating criminal activity impacting the region. We would also like to thank the Michigan State Police Aviation Unit (Trooper Two) for their assistance in this case. Trooper Two monitored the area while this crime was in progress and assisted Troy officers with the location of the lookout vehicles.”

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summer on my own, and eventually I got it working,” Hua said.

Her persistence would not only strengthen her love for computer science, but also show why her 11 years at Oakland Rhythmic Gymnastics has led her to a level 10 ranking, which is not only the highest at her gym but the highest ranking in the United States Olympic Junior Program.

Mixing her love of computer science and rhythmic gymnastics, Hua’s video training algorithm won the $75,000 George D. Yancopoulos Innovator Award in 2021, which is the top award at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair.

Hua won the top honor in a field of over 1,800 participants and was the first female to win in over a decade.

The competition took place over Zoom, with judges analyzing and critiquing different projects, and ended with all the Michigan-based entries watching the ceremonial announcement from a movie theater in Birmingham.

Even after it came down to the final announcement for first place, Hua said she was in shock when she heard her name called.

“I obviously didn’t think I would win, but I remember watching the livestream, and there was, like, a cameraman from ‘Local 4’ just putting the camera on me, and I was like, ‘Well, why are they recording me?”

Hua said.

Now Hua’s application has netted her a top-40 finalist position in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, which is the nation’s most prestigious and oldest science and math competition, according to the organization. Hua was selected from a pool of over 1,900 entries, with each finalist receiving $25,000.

Hua’s training routine is a phone app that can take a video of a gymnastics routine and create a silhouette to continue learning from.

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The pandemic gave Hua ample time to explore her interests and take chances.

With Oakland Rhythmic Gymnastics only doing practices over Zoom, complications arose for Hua to try to perfect her gymnastics craft.

“I wanted to see if I could use my knowledge in computer science, specifically AI, to alleviate the difficulties we faced during the pandemic and create this kind of real-time coaching algorithm and action recognition algorithm to do it.”

Taking online courses on artificial intelligence she found on the internet, Hua was able to begin coding her application and bringing it to life.

Hua, who has already been accepted into Harvard University and the University of Michigan, continues to attend science fairs and various competitions, but also continues to serve as a team captain on her gymnastics team.

Oakland Rhythmic Gymnastics program director Karyn Glover said Hua’s application was a perfect representation of her two favorite things.

“What was cool from our point of view is that she loves gymnastics, she has a huge

passion for gymnastics, and she’s a beautiful gymnast, but she also has a passion for science,” Glover said. “It’s a beautiful pairing of the two.”

Already a mentor as a veteran rhythmic gymnast, Hua said her ideal job is to one day be a professor in computer science.

While she may be moving away from the Oakland Rhythmic Gymnastics’ training facility at East Hills Middle School in Bloomfield Hills, Hua said she plans to come back to the studio whenever she can to continue to teach.

Whether it’s her application, her endeavor to one day be a professor, or her gymnastics, Hua said teaching is something that will always be on her mind.

“I definitely want to coach someday,” Hua said. “Whether it’s at my club or wherever I’m at in the future, I definitely want to come back in the summer. I know a lot of graduates from our club like to come back in the summer and help out in the gym, do a two-week coaching, and just helping out at summer camps. It’s definitely something I want to do.”

Hua and the other top finalists will compete in a week-long competition this month at the Regeneron Science Talent Search in Washington, D.C., for a grand prize of $250,000.

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42,533

$

$

28995* $37760*

$

24 MO.

24 MO.

DUE AT SIGNING $3,980

24 MO.

DUE AT SIGNING $3,980

New 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited 4x4 3-Row

New 2022 Jeep Compass Trailhawk 4x4 DEMO

STK# ORD MSRP $53.650

STK# Z22320 MSRP $36,150

EMPLOYEE BUY

FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY

LEASE FOR

LEASE FOR

42,755

44,729

$

24 MO.

FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY

LEASE FOR

LEASE FOR

27,989

$

$

19995* $24995*

$

24 MO.

24 MO.

DUE AT SIGNING $3,980

New 2022 Jeep Renegade Limited

EMPLOYEE BUY

26,988

$

31495* $40694*

$

EMPLOYEE BUY

40,617

$

24 MO.

DUE AT SIGNING $3,980

New 2023 Ram 1500 Big Horn Crew Cab 4x4

New 2023 Ram 1500 Laramie Crew Cab 4x4

DEMO REMOTE START, BUCKET SEATS

STK# R22018 MSRP $33,135 EMPLOYEE BUY

27,868

$

LEASE FOR

FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY

28,959

$

LEASE FOR

259

$

95* $29979*

39,937

$

New 2023 Chrysler Pacifica Adaptive cruise, brake assist, Auto headlamps, blind spot & rear cross path detection. htd. Seats, Htd Steering wheel, Lane departure warning plus.

LEASE FOR

FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY

41,981

$

STK# ORD MSRP $60,965 EMPLOYEE BUY

47,968

$

LEASE FOR

269

$

36 MO.

36 MO. DUE AT SIGNING $3,980

STK# ORD MSRP $38,615 EMPLOYEE BUY

STK# T23085 MSRP $54,245 EMPLOYEE BUY

LEASE FOR

36 MO.

STK# D23002 MSRP $50,085 EMPLOYEE BUY

STK# K23003 MSRP $74,970 EMPLOYEE BUY

FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY

36 MO.

36 MO. DUE AT SIGNING $3,980

New 2023 Carbide 4x4

41,797

LEASE FOR

23* $43563*

New 2023 Dodge Durango GT AWD

$

49,995

$

369

95* $32995* $

36 MO. DUE AT SIGNING $3,980

FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY

2nd row bucket seating group, Hurricane twin turbo I6 motor

FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY

43,617

$

LEASE FOR

65,209

$

LEASE FOR

FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY

67,990

$

LEASE FOR

LEASE FOR

$ 95* $39995* $ 95* $79597* 35,956 314 749 34,951

$

$

36 MO.

24 MO. DUE AT SIGNING $3,980

New 2022 Jeep Gladiator Altitude 4x4

New 2022 Jeep Cherokee Tailhawk 4x4

New 2023 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4xe

8.4” premium audio group, spray in bedliner, Ltd. edition gobi paint

DEMO Htd Seats, Steering Wheel, LED headlamps, V6

Htd Steering Wheel & Seats, Remote Start, Hybrid

STK# H22028 MSRP $50,720 EMPLOYEE BUY

STK# E22114 MSRP $39,090 EMPLOYEE BUY

STK# W23103 MSRP $58,900 EMPLOYEE BUY

40,863

$

FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY

42,697

$

LEASE FOR

LEASE FOR

37995* 435

$

$

36 MO. DUE AT SIGNING $3,980

35* 36 MO.

30,497

$

FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY

31,972

$

LEASE FOR

LEASE FOR

24995* 289

$

$

95*

36 MO. DUE AT SIGNING $3,980

36 MO.

48 MO.

36 MO. DUE AT SIGNING $3,980

50,954

$

FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY

52,993

$

LEASE FOR

LEASE FOR

34995* 397

$

$

36 MO. DUE AT SIGNING $3,980

81* 36 MO.

HUGE CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP & RAM SELECTION! • HUGE CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP & RAM SELECTION!

HUGE CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP & RAM SELECTION! • HUGE CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP & RAM SELECTION!

Troy Times

SALES HOURS: MONDAY & THURSDAY 8:30AM–9PM • TUES/WED/FRI 9AM–6PM • SERVICE HOURS: MONDAY & THURSDAY 7AM–9PM • TUES/WED/FRI 7AM–6PM

855.336.4595 Van Dyke & 171⁄2 Mile • www.sterlingheightsdodge.net Lease payments add tax, that’s it. Due at signing includes first payment, destination, taxes on down payment (including rebates) documentary, title and license transfer fee (new plate, additional) Lease mileage allowance is 10,000 miles per year. Over mileage is .25 cents per mile. Purchase and lease prices include Stellantis consumer rebates including return lease rebates and Chrysler Capital finance rebates where applicable. Purchase prices, add for tax, title, doc, plates and destination. Pictures may not represent actual vehicle, prices and payments are accurate at the time of printing and subject to change. Residency and lender restrictions apply, see dealer for details. Exp. March 31, 2023.

0187-2310

2B - TROY TIMES, March 9, 2023

Autos Wanted

www.candgnews.com

Autos Wanted

Auctions

OFFERINGS AROUND MICHIGAN

For Rent or Lease MOTOR CITY

MOBILE HOME PARK

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

AMISH FURNITURE An Amish Log Headboard and Queen Pillow Top Mattress Set. Brand new-never used, sell all for $375. Call anytime 989-923-1278

Antiques & Collectibles

Amish Log Beds, Dressers, Rustic Table and Chairs, Mattresses for Cabin or Home. Lowest price in Michigan! DanDanTheMattressMan.com 989-923-1278

BUYING

Coins, Sport Cards & Stamps Collections

AUCTION Large Firearms Auction. Exceptional quality, 500+ lots guns, ammo, sporting. Bid anywhere at johnpeckauctions.com. Shipping/ inspection available. Selling guns?

Call John Peck 989-345-4866. Michigan’s premier gun auctioneers. Family owned since 1979.

Top $$$ Call 248-471-4451

0430-2239

Call 586-756-8280

Gratiot County, MI. Hamilton Township Real Estate Online Auction: 40 +/- Acres of Hunting Property. This is a very nice recreational piece of hunting property Details and Bid at: bid.sherwoodauctionservicellc.com 1-800-835-0495.

BUSINESS SERVICES METAL ROOFING regular and shingle style, HALF OFF SPECIAL COLORS! Lifetime asphalt shingles and vinyl siding. Licensed and insured builders.

Pole Buildings. Quality work for 40 years! AMISH CREW. 517-575-3695.

Special Events & Announcements MACOMB CHILDRENS ACADEMY

OPEN HOUSE

FISHING Vacation Cabins for Rent in Canada.

Fish for abundant walleye, perch, northern pike. Boats, motors, gasoline included. For free brochure call Hugh 1-800-426-2550. Website at www.

CanadianFishing.com

Sun. March 19th 2023 2pm-4pm, Open Enrollment Toddler & Pre-school Programs

586-979-5501

Published: March 8, 2023

Help Wanted Office/Clerical

Help Wanted/Engineering

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CLINTON CLERK’S OFFICE – RECORDS ANALYST

Lead Engr CAE -responsible for design & engg of various mechanical components & sys to deliver NVH CAE attributes for current & future dev prog, leading & follow up of the dev work in all phases to deliver in time & at the right cost & quality. Lead & perform Durability analysis on Full vehicle, chassis, BIW & Closures. Define performance targets & DVP&R in coordination with design & validation teams. Manage the overall execution of proj including the estimating, planning, & execution of the project.

Duties will be performed using nCode, Abaqus, Optistruct, ModeFRONTIER, Ansa, Simcenter 3D, Simcenter Test lab, & HyperMesh. Work locations include Troy, MI & various unanticipated locations throughout the U.S. as assigned which may require relocation. Applicants must specifically identify all educ & exp relevant to job offered. Mail all resumes to InDepth Engineering Solutions, LLC, Attn: HR, 850 Stephenson Hwy Ste.322, Troy, MI 48083. 0109-2310

Permanent full-time Records Analyst position $64,757 - $74,845 annually (40 Hours per week) includes benefit package. Successful completion of Civil Service Examination is required, and applicants must meet all requirements set forth in the Employees Civil Service Ordinance. Pre-employment background investigation and substance abuse testing is required. Interested, applicants must apply to the Clinton Township Employees Civil Service Commission, 40700 Romeo Plank Rd., Clinton Township, MI 48038 on or before the close of business, Friday, March 17, 2023. The Charter Township of Clinton is an Equal Opportunity Employer, applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or disability. For further information pertaining to this position or to download employment application please refer to www.clintontownship.com, click on Employment.

0318-2310

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CLINTON DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES SEASONAL EMPLOYEES Seasonal general laborer positions, $15.00 - $16.00 hourly, no benefits. Successful completion of Civil Service Examination is required, and applicants must meet all requirements set forth in the Employees Civil Service Ordinance. Pre-employment background investigation and substance abuse testing is required. Interested, applicants must submit application to the Clinton Township Employees Civil Service Commission, 40700 Romeo Plank Rd., Clinton Township, MI 48038 on or before the close of business, Monday, April 10, 2023. The Charter Township of Clinton is an Equal Opportunity Employer, applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or disability. For further information pertaining to this position or to download employment application please refer to www.clintontownship.com, click on employment.

0316-2310

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CLINTON ASSESSING DEPARTMENT SEASONAL EMPLOYEES Seasonal Assessing Canvasser positions, $15.00 - $16.00 hourly, no benefits.

Successful completion of Civil Service Examination is required, and applicants must meet all requirements set forth in the Employees Civil Service Ordinance.

Pre-employment background investigation and substance abuse testing is required.

Interested, applicants must submit application to the Clinton Township Employees Civil Service Commission, 40700 Romeo Plank Rd., Clinton Township, MI 48038 on or before the close of business, Monday, April 10, 2023. The Charter Township of Clinton is an Equal Opportunity Employer, applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or disability. For further information pertaining to this position or to download employment application please refer to www.clintontownship.com, click on employment.

0317-2310

Help Wanted/ Engineering

VALIDATION ENGINEER (Thundersoft America Corp, Troy, MI) Validate In-Vehicle Infotainment features like AM, FM, SXM, BTA, Connectivity features (Telematics, WIFI, & Bluetooth), Over The Air (OTA) Release, Navigation, Voice Recognition, & System Applns.

BS EE, CE, CS+ 5 yrs of exp.+ 3 yrs of exp.

Resume talent.na@ thundersoft.com.

0459-2310

Help Wanted General

Help Wanted General

FACILITIES STAFF WORKER at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center.

One position open: full-time (days). Review position at https://bbart center.org/bbac-jobs/

PRODUCT DEMONSTRATOR Window Treatment Company Seeks Demonstrator for Costco Warehouses, Will Train, Excellent Pay, Contact George

JANITORIAL POSITIONS OPEN, EVENINGS, Couples Welcomed, Full-Time/Part-Time, Farmington, Troy, & Southfield

586-698-7324

PREMIER FOOD SUPPLIES LLC.

Troy, MI URGENTLY Hiring Warehouse Associate (Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm) Starting at $18 hourly Contact HR at

248-275-6621

586-552-5463 SUBWAY NOW HIRING

Crew Members, Managers & Assistant Managers.

Restaurant & Management Experience Preferred.

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

CALL TODAY!

586-216-2124

MATTRESSES Adjustable Bed Brand New with mattress. Made is U.S.A., in plastic, with warranty. Retail cost $3,995.00, sacrifice for $875.00. Call for showing or delivery: DanDanTheMattressMan. com 989-615-2951 MEDICAL VIAGRA and CIALIS USERS! 50 Generic Pills SPECIAL $99.00 100% guaranteed. 24/7 CALL NOW! 888-835-7273 Hablamos Espanol MISCELLANEOUS AMISH BUILT storage sheds and mini cabins delivered to your site anywhere in Michigan! Starting at $2,500.00 mynextbarn.com 989-832-1866 DISH Network. $64.99 for 190 Channels! Blazing Fast Internet, $19.99/ mo. (where available.) Switch & Get a FREE $100 Visa Gift Card. FREE Voice Remote. FREE HD DVR. FREE Streaming on ALL Devices. Call today!

1-866-950-6757 POLE BARNS WE BUILD ALL WINTER LONG! Built Best Barns, Best Quality, Best Service.

Now in our 25th Year! Over 4,000 Buildings in Mid-Michigan. Call for QUOTES. Licensed/Insured, 989-205-2534 VACATION RENTALS Attention Cottage, Condo, Vacation Homeowners. Advertise your Vacation Rental Properties with Community Papers of Michigan’s Michigan MegaMarket Classified Network. Reach over 1.2 Million households per-week with your in-state or out-of-state vacation rental ad. Call 1-800-783-0267 Ext. 1 for details.

0376-2310

Help Wanted General TELEMARKETER

Work from home Perfect for stay-at-home parent or retiree Positive attitude required No-Sales, Part-time 10-hours/week Flexible hours Preferred 930—230 Tues/Wed/Thurs Pay negotiable, Email: Dena4216@gmail.com

UBT INC. 3 Financial Analysts. Business finance. BS Finance or related fld. & 2 yrs. exp.

Job in Troy, MI. Fax res to (717) 730-6077

UBT INC. 3 RF Engineers. Network design & optimization.

BEE or related fld. & 2 yrs. exp. Job in Troy, MI. Fax res to (717) 730-6077

TROY TIMES, March 9, 2023 - 3B

www.candgnews.com Help Wanted/Engineering

SW Devlpr & SW Engr needed to design & develop comp & network

SW or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs & develop SW sol. SW Engr will also maintain & monitor the sys. in prod. All above duties will be performed using Docker, Kubernetes, & Linux OR using C++ on Linux & Unix. IT Proj.Mgr needed to plan, initiate, & manage IT projects. Work with the technical team to identify, define, & help them implement complex tech. Sys. Duties will be performed using JIRA, AWS, & MS Project. Healthcare Analyst needed to be responsible for interviewing the healthcare subject matter experts (SME’s) & conduct organizational studies & evaluations. Duties will be performed using Tableau, Sharepoint & JIRA. Not all positions require all skills. Work locations for all positions will include Troy, MI and also at various unanticipated locations in the U.S., as assigned, which may require relocation. Applicants must specifically identify all post- secondary education and all mentioned software, languages, skills or tools in which applicant has education, training or experience. Resumes must show if the applicant has any of the mentioned combination of skills. Mail resumes to Attn: HR, Primesoft Technologies, Inc. 830 Kirts Blvd., Ste #380, Troy, MI 48084.

0046-2310

Driveway Experts FREE ESTIMATES • SENIOR DISCOUNTS

2 BROTHERS PAINTING

586-925-8764

Free-Estimates, Great Prices, Senior Discounts!

Lic./Insured Master Electrician Specializing in All Residential Services.

Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed!

Lic#-6113148

CALL TODAY 0025-2242

BATHROOM REMODELING

Basic Bathrooms Starting at: $9,995.00 Experience of over 500-bathrooms across Metro-Detroit, Look at our work at: andyscarpentryllc.com

248-376-0988 Licensed/Insured References

Brick Work MOUTON'S MASONRY

Any & all masonry repairs.

Brick, block, steps, chimneys, porches-tuckpointing, Cement work, mortar-matching.

25-yrs experience.

Free-estimates.

References/Insured.

248-252-5331 AA4DABLE MASONRY

586-822-5100

Chimneys, Porches, Steps, Flat-Work, Residential/Commercial/ Tuck-Pointing, Cultured-Stone, Brick-and-Any-Masonry Repairs/Needs.

Accept all major credit cards.

SPRING SPECIALS up-to-30%-off!

Senior-Discounts Free-Estimates!

30yrs-Experience

ELITE RENOVATIONS, LLC. 10% OFF ORDERS BEFORE APRIL 15th!

Driveways, Sidewalks, Stamped-Concrete, Patio's, Aggregate Cement, All-Brick-Work, Porch & Chimney Rebuilds, Tuck-pointing, Military/Senior-Disc.

586-843-8543

A-D MASONRY LLC. All Masonry Work Bricks, Stones, Pavers, Blocks, Porches, Chimneys. Tuckpointing.

26-yrs experience Insured, Free Estimates.

586-873-8210 Filip

Cement

ALLEN CEMENT

a.k.a "The Driveway Guy"

Established 1999 Driveways/Garage Floors/Patios, etc.

Licensed/Insured Check out Allen Cement on Facebook!

Vern Allen

586-457-1300 CAVALLO CONSTRUCTION Concrete, Driveways, Patios, sidewalks, Decorative concrete.

Quality workmanship.

Affordable pricing.

Paul 586-557-9945 Bill 586-751-9332

ROZE CEMENT LLC

CONCRETE, MASONRY & LANDSCAPING

10% Off Pre-Spring!

•Driveways •Patios •Brick/Stone •Pavers •Sidewalks Free-Estimates Requests: roze cementllc@gmail.com

Andre-586-354-7791

Cleaning Service

The Only Master-Certified!

Multi-Service-House Cleaning-Specialist!

28th-year/experience more services offered.

Wall/washing/windows/up holstery/carpets/strip wax/grout.

Clean/Trustworthy COVID-VACCINATED Registered/Insured NOW HIRING!!!

CLEANING LADY

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

Flexible hours.

Bonded & insured.

586-868-3128

CARPET

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

Call Now

586-754-9222

ccarpetrepair.com

Hotchkiss Electric

586-291-3143 Lic.#6211028

586-755-3636 Affordable

Master Electrician Dr. Electric Same-Day-Service!

All-Residential-Wiring, Change Fuse Box to Circuit Breaker Panel, Troubleshooting, Violation-Repairs, Friendly-Service.

License# 6109094 Senior/Discounts!

Visa/MC /Lic./Insured

CASTLE ELECTRIC

586-634-1152

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

ALL SERVICE Licensed & Insured Dependable, quality work!

License#-6111359

Fence Service ELEGANT FENCE & SUPPLY

248-254-2027

Serving Macomb/Oakland Residential/Commercial All Types of Fence Insured-Free Estimates Senior/Veterans Discount

AAA Susie Q's Cleaning & Restoration

TO MUCH TO DO ON A DAILY BASIS? Let me offer my housecleaning services and more. $25/hr.

Prefer weekly or biweekly. Call or text

WAVY-n-LOOSE?

Licensed/Insured.

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.

586-747-2354

248-890-8830

Carpet Cleaning

BEST-Price-Period

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

Professional Drywall, Hanging, Taping.

W/35yrs. experience.

Free-estimates.

Rick (586)790-0006

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

5”&6” Gutter Cleaning.

Tree trimming, exterior painting, power washing.

586-778-3393 586-531-2111

Call Frank 248-303-5897

TIMELESS PAINTING L.L.C. RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

GUTTERS & WINDOW CLEANING INSURED TOM MICOLI

313-656-9402 Handyman Services 3 Sons

Handyman Service

586-888-9031

Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Minor/Major Repairs, Any Size Job. Free Estimates 10% Discount

FREE Camera with Drain Cleaning Restriction May Apply

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

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888.572.0928 586.585.1862

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

We Now Accept Venmo, Cash, Check, PayPal, ETC.

www.MotorCityPlumber.com

Plumbing

Pet Services

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

Call or Text Us Today! FREE ESTIMATES

Ask for Tony! 248-894-5804

Handyman Services AA4DABLE HANDYMAN

Home Improvement, Tile, Hardwood-Floors, Kitchen/Bath Remodeling, Plumbing, Electrical, Painting, Hauling, Clean-outs, Any Home Repairs, Free Estimates, 30% Discount, Accept All Major Credit Cards

·CUSTOM BACKSPLASHES ·CUSTOM CABINETS ·COUNTERTOPS *Granite*Quartz* ·LVT FLOORING ·FIREPLACE TILES *Ceramic*Glass *Stone*

586-552-5416

mrbacksplash.com

Landscaping & Water Gardens

***AAA HAULING*** JUNK REMOVAL

DOLL'S LANDSCAPING

586-360-0681

ucallwehauljunk.com **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

Heating & Cooling AFFORDABLE

FURNACE SERVICE All Makes and Models Greg's Heating LLC Family Owned Business $79.00-Service call Senior/Veteran-Discounts Licensed/Insured

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

Call 586-354-7549 Home Repairs

"EXTERIOR ONLY _ SMALL REPAIRS ONLY" A#1 SERVICES: Roof-Leaks/Shingles/ Roof Vents/Chimney Caps GUTTER SERVICE: Clean/Repair/Install Guards SIDING SERVICE: Vinyl-Siding/Alum-Trim/ Gable Vents/Shutters/ Insured/Reliable

248-892-1927

Same Day Emergency Service Available Reliable/Experienced License#8003885

MR. BACKSPLASH

Hauling & Waste 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!!!

Free-Estimates Senior/Military Discounts

248-542-8022

Kitchens/ Cabinets/ Countertops

586-822-5100

586-422-8528

ELIMINATE gutter cleaning forever!

LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection.

Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today.

15% off Entire Purchase. 10% Senior & Military Discounts.

Call 1-866-495-1709

Financing Available

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Bathrooms

VETERAN OWNED

• Wood Repair • Power Wash • Free-Estimates

REFERENCES AVAILABLE

Family Owned & Operated

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

Complete Interior/Exterior

ain

586-604-5393 Licensed & Insured

Motor City Plumbing & Drain

0355-2235

Residential & Commercial

*ACCU ELECTRIC*

0325-2302

Parking Lot Repair Cement & Asphalt

Painting

0062-2304

# A-1 DRIVEWAYS

Plumbing

Electrical

Take t h

Cement

SPRING CLEAN-UPS! Shrub & Tree-Trimming, Planting, Removal.

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

586-634-0033

Roofing AA4DABLE ROOFING

Painting

Painting

(586)229-4267 American Painting

PEAK PAINTING

•Residential •Commercial.

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

•Guaranteed-work.

•25-yrs experience.

*N & J Professional Painting

Interior/Exterior, Residential/Commercial.

Power washing, caulking, deck staining, varnishing, wallpaper removal.

Drywall repair/installation.

Insured. Free-estimates.

586-489-7919

ALLTIMATE OUTDOOR SERVICES

Drainage System Professionals Beat The Spring Rush, SIGN-UP-EARLY! New-Construction, Yard-Drainage, Grading, Sod/Seed, Retaining Walls/Walkways/Patios, Senior/Military-Discounts Credit-Cards-Accepted

Free-Estimates

586-719-1202 Painting

586-792-3117

PETE'S PAINTING SPRING SPECIAL! 10% OFF Specializing in Great Rooms, Special Pricing For Decks, Interior/Exterior, Residential/Commercial.

Special pricing for vacant homes.

Senior discount, Free-Estimates, Insured.

PAINTING by-GPC

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

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

586.899.3555 (Direct) 248.566.6460 (Office)

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

FARR'S PAINTING

Interior/Exterior Drywall & Wood Repairs Power washing Mold Removal Free Estimates 32 years experience

248-345-3308

farrsmoldremoval.com

PRO TOUCH PAINTING LLC.

Interior/Exterior 30-yrs-experience, Power-washing, Drywall repairs, Free Estimates.

All Work Guaranteed.

Affordable Prices.

Senior Discount. Insured.

248-495-3512

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

Drywall-repair, paper removal, carpentry.

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

Credit-cards accepted.

586-722-8381 Now Hiring!!!

WOW PAINTING Residential/Commercial

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

248-990-5388

wowpaintingmi.com

Plumbing

MASTER PLUMBER

Sewer & Drain Service.

Remodeling, repairs, new installations.

Free estimates, senior rates.

35+yrs exp.

Call Paul

248-904-5822 Lic.#8109852

586.421.5520 586.524.6752 ANDY'S PLUMBING

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

Serving The Tri-County-Area

10%/Senior/Military/Discounts

Lic#-8004254

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

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

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

SILVERSMITH ROOF MAINTENANCE $225• Minor Shingle Replacement Special $88* Gutter Cleaning Residential/Commercial We Accept All Major Credit Cards 30-yrs exp.

Family Owned

248-707-4851 Tree Service

BERG BROS. LLC. “Fully insured, highly referred.”

Senior discounts.

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4B - TROY TIMES, March 9, 2023

K E E W E H T F O RIME C • K E E W E F TH O E M I R C • K NEWSWORTHY OF THE WEE INCIDENTS REPORTED TO LOCAL POLICE, AS COMPILED BY C & G REPORTERS

Unpaid taxi bills reported

An investigation revealed that the suspects cut a catalytic converter from a Ferndale business van using a Sawzall, according to Ferndale police. Officers recovered two additional catalytic converters, burglary tools and a police scanner inside the suspects’ vehicle.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A resident on Buxton Drive stated that a man she does not know was dropped off at her residence by a taxi at 3:15 p.m. Jan. 26.

She reported that it was the third time the same man has been dropped off at her residence, and with each occurrence, the man walks toward her residence and then runs into the neighborhood without paying the taxi bill.

West Bloomfield Police Department officers and detectives believe they have identified a suspect and were set to follow up on possible charges.

Vehicle taken at hospital

Money drained from retirement account

Thief takes bass guitar

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A large amount of money was transferred out of the retirement account of a resident on Hillcrest Court at 2:30 p.m. Jan. 30.

The money was reportedly transferred into a fraudulently created account.

The case was turned over to detectives.

Customer pays with counterfeit bills

WEST BLOOMFIELD — In a report pertaining to a residence on Pinehurst Drive dated Jan. 23, a business owner stated that her junk removal company was hired to remove a mattress from the residence.

The company was paid in cash with several counterfeit bills, according to the report.

The case was turned over to detectives.

Police arrest 2 suspects in catalytic converter theft

FERNDALE — Two people were arrested after they were caught allegedly stealing a catalytic converter in Ferndale.

According to a press release, Ferndale police responded at 3:52 a.m. Feb. 16 to the 2400 block of Burdette Street, near Woodward Heights and Hilton Road, for a report of a larceny. The person who called the police heard a saw cutting in a nearby parking lot.

Officers found a man underneath a van with a catalytic converter next to him. The suspect ran and entered a Ford F-150 parked in the lot, driven by a second man.

“The driver quickly reversed, nearly hitting an officer and striking another parked vehicle,” the release states. “Officers shouted commands to stop. The driver disregarded commands and drove forward, nearly striking a second officer. The suspects fled in the F-150 southbound on Burdette St.” Officers pursued the vehicle, and the pursuit ended when the F-150 crashed into a lane divider at the John C. Lodge service drive and Hubbell Street in Detroit. Both suspects reportedly fled on foot, but police said they were arrested without incident.

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported to police that at 8 p.m. Feb. 11, someone stole the complainant’s 2013 Nissan Sentra at William Beaumont University Hospital. The vehicle had been left unlocked and running while the owner went inside to get directions.

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported to police that at 8 p.m. Feb. 11, someone stole a bass guitar from the complainant’s unlocked vehicle that was parked in the 4200 block of Coolidge Highway, north of 12 Mile Road.

Booze, cash stolen in gas station break-in

FARMINGTON — At approximately 3 a.m. Jan. 30, Farmington Public Safety officers responded to the Shell gas station at 37375 Grand River Ave. on a report of a breaking and entering.

Officers arrived to find that the front door had been pried open. An investigation revealed that two male suspects had broken in and stolen multiple bottles of alcohol and cash. The case was turned over to the detective bureau for further investigation.

Vehicle vanishes

MADISON HEIGHTS — According to a police report, an unknown suspect stole a black 2020 Ford Edge belonging to an 80-year-old Madison Heights man while it was parked in the 27000 block of Lenox Avenue sometime between 11 p.m. Jan. 22 and 2:21 a.m. Jan. 23.

invasion at approximately 10 p.m. Feb. 11. The homeowners arrived home to find the master bedroom door locked from the inside. The homeowners then discovered that the glass patio door had been broken.

Officers cleared the house and discovered that several personal belongings had been stolen from inside the master bedroom. The crime is believed to have occurred between 5:30 and 10 p.m. The case was under investigation.

Thief steals Dodge Charger from Twelve Oaks parking lot

NOVI — A 2021 Dodge Charger was stolen from the Twelve Oaks Mall parking lot near California Pizza Kitchen, according to a report.

Police were dispatched to the Twelve Oaks lot, where a man claimed he had parked his Charger near orange pole No. 37 at 10 a.m. Feb. 11. The man said that when he got off work at 9 p.m., there was a different vehicle in the spot where he had parked his car, and he saw shattered glass on the ground near the parking spot.

The man described his vehicle as being light gray with all tinted windows and no distinguishing features.

He told police that his vehicle was locked and also had a wheel lock equipped to the steering wheel at the time it was stolen. He said that there was an Apple AirTag inside his vehicle when it was stolen, and he could have a possible location. The last known location for his vehicle, according to the AirTag, was in Detroit at 12:48 p.m. Feb. 11.

Novi Police contacted the Detroit Police Department based on the Apple AirTag data, but according to the report, Detroit police were unable to locate the vehicle. The man was given a report number, and according to the report, has filed an insurance claim.

Suspect unsuccessful in breaking and entering

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Bloomfield Township Police officers took a report of fraud from a resident in the 4000 block of Nearbrook Road Feb. 7. The victim discovered that someone had hacked his PayPal account, and approximately $10,000 had been transferred out of his account, along with $32,775 worth of cryptocurrency.

Police believe that the suspect was able to fraudulently clone the victim’s cellphone. The case was under investigation.

BIRMINGHAM — Officers were dispatched to 33877 Woodward Ave. on a report of a breaking and entering in progress at 8:43 p.m. Feb. 12.

Witnesses reported hearing glass break on the south side of the building and seeing a subject dressed in all black fleeing the scene. Officers observed the broken glass and cleared the building upon arrival.

It appeared that the suspect did not gain entry to the building. Officers canvassed the area for the suspect, with negative results. The suspect was later arrested by Ferndale police for attempting a similar incident in Ferndale. The suspect admitted to unsuccessfully attempting to gain entry into 33877 Woodward Ave. in Birmingham.

Home invasion reported

Victim loses over $50,000 to scammer

Cellphone cloning leads to PayPal account hack

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Officers were dispatched to the 1900 block of Sherwood Glen for a home

BIRMINGHAM — On Feb. 7 at approximately 12:40 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the Birmingham

Police Department lobby to take a fraud report.

The victim, a 69-year-old man, reported that he was the victim of fraudulent activity. The victim received an email from a fraudulent PayPal account stating that fraudulent activity had occurred in the victim’s account and to contact the phone number listed in the email.

Upon calling the number, the victim spoke with an unknown subject posing as a PayPal employee.

The victim then provided personal banking and other information to the individual. The victim also allowed the individual to remotely access his personal computer several times.

The unknown subject advised the victim to purchase gift cards and provide the numbers, which he did.

Over the course of several weeks, the victim provided approximately $47,422 to the unknown subject through purchased gift cards.

After becoming suspicious, the victim contacted his bank, who informed him that he was the victim of a scam.

The bank said that because the victim purchased all of the gift cards himself, they are unable to reimburse him. In total, the victim lost $52,422 as a result of the scam. An investigation was ongoing.

Dogs stolen from hotel room

SOUTHFIELD — On the morning of Jan. 30, officers were dispatched to a hotel in the 27000 block of Northwestern Highway regarding the larceny of two dogs taken from the reporting victim’s room.

The victim and her boyfriend had been using the hotel room to house five dogs. Someone forced entry into the room between 5 and 8 a.m. and stole two of the dogs.

While a breed is not listed in the description, the first dog is light gray with brown paws, and the second dog is dark gray.

The value of the dogs is on the higher end, and it is believed that they were taken and then sold. A subject who had watched the dogs is believed to be the prime suspect in the investigation.

Man reports vehicle missing and then is arrested

TROY — SOUTHFIELD — On Jan. 31, a male victim reported to police that his vehicle had been stolen. He stated that the keys had been taken during a party held at his home where there were several people present.

The 2013 gray Dodge Dart was recovered two days later when it was returned to the victim’s home on North Park Drive.

The victim’s stepson was identified as the one who had taken the vehicle. Upon originally filing the report, police discovered that the victim had a warrant for his arrest and thus was taken into custody.

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WARREN HELPS NEIGHBORS ACROSS THE CONTINENT

WARREN — After the 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and Syria on Feb. 6, leaving more than 41,000 people dead and hundreds of thousands displaced from their homes, Warren mayor James Fouts wants to help and is seeking support in his Earthquake Relief Drive.

“I am volunteering to collect new/gently used clean blankets, overcoats/coats, gloves, scarves, beanies, new, never-worn underclothing, and warm clothing items to send to Turkey and Syria,” Fouts said. “I will also donate a personal check of $1,000.

I encourage other mayors in the metro area to do the same!”

Items can be dropped off at the Mayor’s Office until March 13. The office is located on the second floor at Warren City Hall, Mayor’s Office, 1 City Square, Suite 215, Warren, MI 48093.

“I encourage others to donate whatever they can, as this is the most devastating earthquake in nearly a century!” said Fouts. “Imagine small children being dug out of rubble, as well as old people and babies trapped outside in cold frigid weather without warm clothing and protection!”

Donor registry awareness bill introduced

LANSING — On Feb. 1, state Reps. Lori M. Stone, D-Warren, and Penelope Tsernoglou, D-East Lansing, introduced House Bill No. 4060. The legislation, if passed, would encourage physicians at private practices or urgent care centers to provide information to patients interested in organ, tissue or bone marrow donations.

“This legislation would raise awareness for patients to be informed on how to have their name placed on the donor registry,” Stone said in a prepared statement.

“The bone marrow, organ and tissue donor registries have declined significantly over the past few years. The bill recognizes the important role trusted medical experts fulfill as a conduit to provide resources, educate and answer questions. This information can help increase the number of donors on Michigan Organ Donor Registry — awareness is key.”

Shrine students raise money for veterans

BERKLEY/ROYAL OAK — Students from Shrine Catholic Grade School recently raised money to support local veterans.

According to a press release, students held a fundraising drive to support veterans of the U.S. military. The money, a total of $2,200, was given to the Berkley American Legion Post 374 during a pep rally on Feb. 3.

The funds then were given to the American Legion Department of Michigan for use by the Michigan American Legion Foundation in support of wounded and returning veterans in the state.

“We are incredibly proud of our students for their hard work and dedication to support our veterans,” John LaCroix, a teacher at the grade school, said in the release. “Their efforts have made a significant impact on the lives of those who have bravely served our country. We would like to thank the Berkley American Legion for their support and guidance throughout this initiative.”

TOWNSEND HOTEL RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF MICHIGAN’S BEST BIRMINGHAM — The annual U.S. News & World Report Best Travel Rankings has recognized Birmingham’s Townsend Hotel as a top hotel in Michigan. Awards, recommendations and ratings expressed by travel experts and guests were used to determine this year’s Best Hotels.

“The Townsend Hotel team works very hard to ensure that each and every guest has a memorable experience at our property, for all of the right reasons,” Steven Kalczynski, the managing director of the Townsend Hotel, said in a press release. “It’s always rewarding to receive confirmation, through recognitions like this ranking, that our efforts are hitting the mark.”

The Townsend Hotel was ranked fourth behind the Grand Hotel, Hotel Walloon and The H Hotel.