Inclusive park play structure planned for Boulan Park
BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com
TROY — A contract for the purchase and installation of a play structure and associated amenities for Boulan Park was unanimously approved by Troy City Council members at a council meeting April 21. A budget amendment associated with the item was also approved.
Previously, the city of Troy partnered with Oakland County to consider different ways to utilize funds from the Community Development Block Grant, or CDBG — a federal program available through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, as Troy is a subrecipient of the funds through Oakland County.
“The proposed project at Boulan Park to replace the current play structure equipment to create an inclusive space for children was accepted by Oakland County as an eligible project,” the agenda item from City Council’s April 21 meeting packet states. “The project
Emergency Communications Center to receive renovations and upgrades
BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com
TROY — At a Troy City Council meeting April 21, council members unanimously approved contracts and budget considerations for upgrades and renovations to the Troy Police Department’s (TPD) Emergency Communications Center.
The Emergency Communications Cen-
ter was originally designed and furnished over 20 years ago when the TPD building, located at 500 W. Big Beaver Road, was constructed. There have been no major renovations since then.
“The Police Department houses the city of Troy’s emergency communication center that . . . processes over 34,000 emergency 911 calls, along with nearly 100,000
See EMERGENCY on page 20A
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes Boulan Park could soon see a new inclusive play structure, along with additional amenities to the park area.
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Ridgedale Players present
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to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying’
BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com
TROY — The Ridgedale Players will be performing “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” from May 2-4, 9-11, and 16-18.
“How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” is a musical from the 60s with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and a book by Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock, and Willie Gilbert. The
show follows J. Pierrepont Finch, a window washer who uses a handbook called “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” to get ahead at the World Wide Wicket Company. Throughout the show, the character finds himself navigating different comedic corporate situations, workplace rivals, and romantic interests to succeed.
“It’s not a show that’s done a lot in community theatre,” show director Chris Oakley said. “It’s
See RIDGEDALE on page 14A
Robotics Demonstration Day planned for May
BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com
TROY — Community members are set to have an opportunity to view the work of a wide variety of robotics teams during the Troy Public Library’s (TPL) second annual Robotics Demonstration Day in the auxiliary gym at Troy High School.
“We hope to continue to host Robotics Demonstration Day as a yearly event to help students showcase their hard work and creativity,” Keegan Sulecki, the head of youth services at the Troy Public Library stated via a press release.
Robotics provides insight into STEM — Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math concepts — along with helping to build skills with teamwork, communication and critical thinking. There are more than 50 robotics teams established in the Troy School District.
This year’s event is hosted concurrently with the MAYhem FIRST Tech Challenge, an offseason event with over 30 regional robotics teams.
“Members of the community can come and see the competition and also
Photo by Erin Sanchez
The Ridgedale Players’ cast of “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” rehearse for their upcoming performances, which are scheduled for May 2-4, 9-11, and 16-18.
Photo provided by the city of Troy
This year’s Robotics Demonstration Day is scheduled to take place May 17 in the auxiliary gym at Troy High School.
See ROBOTICS on page 12A
CRIME WATCH
Fraudulent federal government call scams 67-year-old victim
TROY — A 67-year-old resident of Westmoreland Drive reported that he was contacted in May of 2024 by someone claiming to be with the federal government.
The suspect told him his bank was compromised and that to keep his money safe, he needed to transfer all of the funds in his account and retirement fund. The victim gave cash to couriers who came to his home and whom he met in parking lots. He also mailed a cashier’s check to New York and sent some money via Bitcoin.
The victim realized it was a scam in April of this year when he tried contacting the people he sent his money to and was unable to do so.
Car found in ditch due to drunk driving
TROY — At 2:16 a.m. April 19, officers were dispatched to the area of Troy Center Drive and Kirts Boulevard for a report of a Chevrolet Malibu in the ditch, with the occupants outside of the vehicle arguing.
Upon arrival, officers located the 2017 Malibu stuck in a mulch-covered area of the parking lot of the PNC building at 767 W. Big Beaver Road. Officers spoke to the driver, a 38-year-old female from Harrison Township and noted she had glassy eyes and slurred speech.
Officers noted that she performed poorly on several sobriety evaluations.
The driver was arrested and transported to the Troy Police Department. She was issued a citation for operating while intoxicated.
Officers apprehend intoxicated driver
TROY — At 1:04 a.m. April 15, officers initiated a traffic stop around Crooks and W. Maple roads. The driver of a 2020 Cadillac CT5 allegedly had multiple traffic violations.
Upon speaking with the driver, a 32-year-old female from Canton, officers noted she had slurred speech, sluggish verbal and physical reactions, and slightly dilated pupils. The driver did not have a driver’s license on her person and was found to have multiple warrants for her arrest. She was placed under arrest and transported to the Troy Police Department.
During an inventory search of her vehicle, officers located numerous prescription pills, later identified as Xanax, Ritalin, Viagra, and Adderall.
Officers noted that the driver performed poorly on several sobriety evaluations while in lockup.
The case was turned over to the detective bureau for appropriate warrants once the results from a blood draw are returned.
Stolen vehicle recovered in Detroit
TROY — At 4:20 a.m. April 18, a resident of Camden Drive reported that an unknown person stole her 2017 Audi A3 from a parking lot overnight.
The vehicle was later recovered in Detroit.
High-value items stolen from resident’s vehicle
TROY — At 6:10 p.m. April 13, a resident of Park Manor Drive reported that an unknown person entered his unlocked 2023 Land Rover Range Rover and stole a laptop, iPad, and $1,000 cash.
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OAKLAND
COUNTY LAUNCHES
TED LINDSAY FOUNDATION TO HOST ANNUAL WINE TASTING EVENT
TROY — On May 16, the Ted Lindsay Foundation is scheduled to host its annual Wine Tasting event from 6-9 p.m. at The San Marino Club in Troy.
Lindsay previously played for the Detroit Red Wings and the Chicago Blackhawks. Before he died in 2019, he created the foundation after a friend’s son was diagnosed with autism in 2001.
The foundation continues to support research and educational programs that focus on helping those with autism.
The event is also set to include celebrity wine pourers, a cash bar, a wide variety of dinner and dessert options, and silent and live auctions.
Tickets for the event are $165 per person. Business casual attire is encouraged. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit tedlindsay.org.
TROY STUDENT SELECTED FOR HILLSDALE COLLEGE ENTREPRENEURSHIP FELLOWSHIP
TROY — Andriy Pasichnyk, an economics major from Troy, was selected for Hillsdale College’s Kehoe Family Initiative for Entrepreneurial Excellence fellowship.
The fellowship is a five-semester program for Hillsdale College students who are interested in becoming entrepreneurs after graduation. Students can take two business courses, participate in seminars and workshops, and hear from established entrepreneurs through the Executive Speaker Series as a way to provide education for the principles of free enterprise, creating their own business plans, and launching their businesses.
They also have access to The Experts’ Nexus, a group of alumni and other professionals willing to mentor them. The initiative awards a $10,000 scholarship over the course of five semesters to each accepted student. Sophomores of all majors were invited to apply during the fall 2024 semester.
“I am most excited about the networking events,” Pasichnyk stated via a press release. “I applied to the program because being in a network of entrepreneurs is one of the best ways to learn more about different industries and business strategies and meet others with valuable insights.”
‘TECH COLLABORATION’ TO STRENGTHEN REGIONAL INNOVATION
OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County has launched Oakland County Tech Collaboration, an ecosystem of tech companies, innovators, suppliers, academic institutions and county government, with the goal of creating connections and spurring economic growth in robotics integration, IT and computer services, research, engineering and design.
This strategic initiative is aimed at supporting and accelerating the growth of the county’s technology ecosystem, powered by the Oakland County Economic Development Business Retention & Growth team.
“Oakland County is taking bold steps to establish itself as a national leader in technology innovation by strengthening our strategic focus on research, engineering and design, IT/computer services and robotics integration,” County Executive Dave Coulter stated via a press release.
Five of the county’s largest tech firms have taken on the role of “Keystone company” to strengthen the tech ecosystem, with their collective efforts intended to support the retention and expansion of the tech industry, attract new talent, and foster a collaborative environment that nurtures innovation and attracts new investments.
The Oakland County Tech Collaboration will host a series of events to connect business with higher education resources and opportunities at the university level, in addition to connecting small tech companies to larger tech companies.
Events are scheduled Sept. 18 at Walsh College in Troy and Nov. 6 at Oakland Community College’s Auburn Hills campus.
For more information about the Oakland County Tech Collaboration and upcoming events, visit oakgov.com/octechcollaboration.
RIDE 2 END SUICIDE HELD MAY 17
ROCHESTER — The 10th annual community bicycle ride fundraiser to raise money for suicide awareness, prevention, education and support will be held at 10 a.m. May 17, beginning at the Rochester Community Schools Administrative Offices, 52585 Dequindre Road.
The Ride 2 End Suicide brings together survivors of suicide loss, their families and friends, mental health advocates, local biking enthusiasts, and anyone in the community. Whether you ride for mental wellbeing, recovery, in memory of a loved one, or general support, the outcome is the same — to come together as a community to be there for one another and raise money for lifesaving suicide prevention programs. Common Ground is the benefactor and manager of the event. Common Ground is a local nonprofit providing services for mental health crisis, crime victim advocacy, support groups and more. For more information, or to register, visit commongroundhelps.org. Registration is $40.
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— Compiled by Sarah Wright and Mary Beth Almond
SPOTLIGHT ON WOMEN IN BUSINESS
BREAKING BARRIERS
WOMEN FORGE NEW PATHS IN THE TRADES
BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com
Monroe resident Traci Longenbarger has been breaking barriers for women in the trades for a decade now, working as a female carpenter.
Longenbarger is a business agent for the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights, a union that represents 14,000 carpenters and millwrights across Michigan. She also serves as a parttime instructor for the International Code Council’s Contractor/Trades examination program, and is a career correction specialist, which grants her the opportunity to speak at career fairs and schools.
She is also a Sisters in the Brotherhood point of contact, which is a mentoring group for women in carpentry.
Having gone from Dundee, Michigan, to Hawaii right out of high school,
to South Dakota and then back to Metro Detroit, Longenbarger worked a variety of jobs, from carpet cleaning to corrections in the sheriff’s department, to a 10-year career in security.
After she was let go from her security position, Longenbarger started over again at age 34.
“We had a shift in management. I got fired. So here I am, 30-something years old, 10 years I worked in that field. I was devastated,” she explained.
After a year of struggling to make ends meet, an encounter with her dad’s neighbor led her to find a new passion.
“I went and visited my parents back in Dundee. My dad does what old guys do, and they work out in their yard, and they talk to their neighbors,” Longenbarger said.
“I went home that day and my dad’s like, ‘Hey, you should go talk to the neighbor.’
I’m like, ‘I don’t know who your neighbors
are anymore. I’m not going to go talk to some stranger. No.’ He’s like, ‘No, you’re going to go talk to this guy.’”
Longenbarger’s dad introduced her to his neighbor who was in the MRCC union, and the rest is history for her.
She explained that it was difficult when she first started out and that it was a hard field to break into because it was predominantly male.
“It was hard in the beginning. I would call places to try to get hired. They would say no because I’m a woman; I’m a liability. It was really hard to get my foot in the door back then,” Longenbarger said.
She said all it took was one “yes” amid all of the “noes” to build the confidence that she needed to break out as a woman in the trades.
When Longenbarger first started out in carpentry 10 years ago, she only had two
See TRADES on page 11A
ABOVE: Traci Longenbarger poses at a site early in her carpentry career.
Photo provided by Traci Longenbarger
LEFT: Paige Sornig poses next to a pipe she constructed during a timed exercise in a mechanical class.
Photo provided by Paige Sornig
Troy High social studies teacher selected for James Madison Fellowship
BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com
TROY — Troy High School social studies teacher Ryan Werenka has been selected for the 2025 James Madison Fellowship, an award presented annually by the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation.
“Ryan is an incredible educator whose passion for government and politics is contagious among our students,” Troy High Assistant Principal Kerry Brennan stated via email. “He makes the Constitution come alive for our kids and helps them find contemporary relevance to their own lives. He has a wonderful way of remaining unbiased while teaching very important yet politically charged topics. He’s an asset to our Troy High community!”
The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation, which is named after the United States’ fourth president, who is also considered the “Father of the Constitution and Bill of Rights,” was established by an act of Congress in 1986.
It is an independent agency of the executive branch of the federal government. Its mission is to improve the teaching of the U.S. Constitution in secondary schools throughout the nation.
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Lingenfelter Collection annual Spring Open House is May 3
ABOVE: Ken, pictured, and Kristen Lingenfelter will hold their annual Lingenfelter Collection Spring Open House from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 3 at 7819 Lochlin Drive in Brighton. At-will donations taken at the door will benefit the American Cancer Society. RIGHT: The Superformance Corvette Grand Sport will be on display.
DONATIONS WILL RAISE MONEY FOR THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
The Lingenfelter Collection, in Brighton, is a private car collection that pays tribute to America’s love for the automobile.
Owned by Ken and Kristen Lingenfelter, the collection is closed to the public, except for a few times a year in which it opens for charity events.
Car fans, start your engines because it’s time for the Lingenfelters’ annual Spring Open House. The Lingenfelter Collection will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 3. While there is no set cost to attend the family-friendly event, visitors are asked to make at-will donations at the door. Money raised from the event will benefit the American Cancer Society. Neither tickets nor reservations are required.
“Cancer has touched everybody at some point,” Ken said. “I lost my father, Charles, and my sister, Karen, to it. This is a way to help the American Cancer Society.”
Attendees can view the whole collection, which includes 150 Corvettes, muscle cars, exotic European models and race cars. The collection is spaced out in three rooms that measure about 30,000 square feet. The Spring Open House not only raises money for a worthy cause, but it kicks off cruising season for car buffs.
“This is kind of a celebration of being able to get their favorite cars out. It’s actually very fun. People can come in and we’ll lead them to the collection,” Ken said. “Car enthusiasts love this museum. There’s something for everybody. We get a lot of young kids.”
The Ferrari and Corvette models seem to be the crowd favorite. Spectators can also view late ’60s and early ’70s muscle cars, among other unique styles. Ninety percent of the collection is the Lingenfelters’ with 10% owned by friends displaying their vehicles.
Ken’s wife, Kristen Lingenfelter, will be at the open house. She is such a sports car enthusiast that she races in regional and national events with the Sports Car Club of America and the National Council of Corvette Clubs. In 2022, the racing competitor was named NCCC Rookie of the Year in the Michigan Region.
“She tried it out once and fell in love with it,” Ken said.
Ken is the owner of Lingenfelter Performance Engineering, which offers engine building, engine and chassis tuning components, and installation for most GM vehicles, See LINGENFELTER on page 15A
Photos provided by Ken Lingenfelter
BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — On a cool late March morning, one of Shelby Township’s newest residents stumbled his way out of bed. Murray the opossum, resident of the Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center and a local celebrity of note, lives a life unlike that of his peers. He lives in a bespoke enclosure built by a local Eagle Scout for the nature center’s prior resident opossum and sleeps within an artificial tree, receiving artfully crafted meals.
Photo by Dean Vaglia
After a long sleep, Murray the opossum gets his bearings outside of his tree-shaped home in Shelby Township’s Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center.
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other women in her apprenticeship program that she rarely saw because their classes were on different days.
“That stigma is still out there, that women shouldn’t be out there in the field doing the work but it’s changing. It has changed so much in 10 years,” Longenbarger said. “Back when I came in, and I’m lucky, I had a few incidences that happened to me, but I held my ground. I knew who I was. I stood up for myself, and I had great guys working around me and saw me for the hard worker I was.”
Now, in her current role, Longenbarger gets to encourage and inspire other women in the trades.
“I get to go to high schools to talk. I get to talk at career fairs, women’s events, anywhere that they give me the opportunity to chat about our facility and our career and our opportunities that we offer,” she said. “I am so more than proud to do that, because the MRCC has given me so much, and I’ve given them as well. It’s a give-and-take relationship, but I get so much out of it.”
Third-year Ferris State University construction management student Paige Sornig always knew that she didn’t want a desk job.
“I like the idea of getting to see the project being built, and helping people, especially with newer buildings,” Sornig said.
As a Rochester Adams High School student, she was granted the opportunity to attend Oakland Schools Technical Campuses during her junior and senior years, where she caught a glimpse at the construction program.
She shared that after touring Ferris State, she was hooked because it was like OSTC “on steroids.”
She said there was some apprehension expressed by some family members and friends when she chose this field.
“My own mom, at first, she seemed kind of against it,” she said. “But I think the more she looked into it, and the more I talked to her about it, she definitely opened up a lot more. And now she even was like, there’s no other job she could see me doing.”
As she heads into her final year at Ferris, she is interested in pursuing entertainment construction, which includes sites like amusement parks, stadiums and venues.
She added that she also likes the idea of building schools.
“Last year, I built a school in Detroit, and I had a parent come up to me, and they were just crying,” Sornig said. “They were like, ‘Thank you for making the school safer for my kids. I feel so much more comfortable and confident with them going here. It means a lot, and it especially means a lot that you’re a female, because I was telling my daughter, ‘Girls can do anything,’ and she saw you and she was like, ‘Whoa, Mom, look at her.’”
Longenbarger and Sornig encouraged other women to find a trade that they enjoy if they’re interested.
“I like to stress to women coming in, we are a sisterhood, and it is a brotherhood, but sisters coming into this, there’s more than one position. You can work with other women. It doesn’t have to be you versus them, like, it should be us united working together,” Longenbarger said.
For more information about the MRCC, visit hammer9.com.
To find out how to apply for a carpentry apprenticeship, visit buildmifuture.com.
For more information about Ferris State’s construction management program, go www. ferris.edu/CET/construction-man agement.
Robotics
visit the tables of other Robotics Teams TPL is hosting during the Demo,” Sulecki stated via email.
The competition will run Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with local industry professionals serving as judges and mentors to participating teams. Additional teams not participating in MAYhem, including elementary school teams, will have the opportunity to showcase their work during the event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 17.
“MAYhem provides students the critical opportunity to experiment and learn without advancement pressure,” Srinivas Simhan, the president of the Troy Robotics Foundation Board, stated via the release. “It’s where failures become learning opportunities and the iterative design process truly comes alive, showcasing our commitment to
STEAM while inspiring our community’s next generation of innovators. With a rich history spanning over 30 years of competitive robotics teams in Troy, we are thrilled to collaborate with the Troy Public Library to spotlight the STEAM opportunities that engage and grow our future leaders.”
Over 12 teams are currently signed up to participate. In previous years, Robotics Demonstration Day included 21 teams and welcomed more than 600 members of the public.
“We couldn’t have asked for a better turnout,” Sulecki stated via the release. “It shows how important Robotics is in this community.”
Aside from the competition events, guests may also enjoy an array of other activities and amenities.
“Also happening at Troy High that day is Cars, Bots, and Coffee,” Sulecki stated via email. “They will have classic cars as well as coffee, ice cream, and pizza vendors.”
For more information, visit troypl.org.
Photo provided by the city of Troy
Various robotics teams came out to a previous Robotics Demonstration Day event, hosted by the Troy Public Library.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
MAY 1
National Day of Prayer andReflection: Also music during 20th anniversary celebration, all faiths welcomes, refreshments after program, presented by Troy-area Interfaith Group, 7 p.m., Balkan American Cultural Center, 1451 E. Big Beaver Road in Troy, troy. interfaith@gmail.com, troyinterfaithgroup.org
MAY 3
History Tea Tour: Sample and learn about five teas from around world while traveling through Troy Historic Village, also presentations about history of tea and slices of pie offered inside Old Troy Church, 1-3 p.m., 60 W. Wattles Road, (248) 524-3570, info@thvmail. org, troyhistoricvillage.org
MAY 4
Constitution Cafés: Free program about 25th Amendment (presidential resignation and disability), 2-3:30 p.m., Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road, register at troyhistoricvillage.org/programs/constitution-cafes
Ewok & Run: 5K benefits Teacher’s Pet (pairs at-risk youth with hard-to-adopt shelter dogs to teach kids character traits), 9 a.m., River Bends Park, 5700 22 Mile Road in Shelby Township, teacherspetmi.org/ ewok-and-run
MAY 6
Troy Women’s Association: Nonprofit dedicated to supporting local causes and enhancing lives of others, learn more at free monthly meeting, 7-8 p.m., Boys and Girls Club, 3670 John R Road in Troy, also held June 3, troywomensassociation.org
MAY 16
Harvesting Hope: Healing Begins With US: Youth mental health fundraiser presented by Kiwanis Club of Troy, includes wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres from local restaurants, silent auction, music and entertainment, 5:30-8 p.m., Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road, k06542.site.kiwanis.org/harvesting-hope
MAY 19
Learn about National Historic Preservation Act of 1966’: Part of Preservation Conversations program, 2-3 p.m., Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road, register at (248) 524-3570 or troyhistoricvillage.org/ programs/preservation-conversations
MAY 25
‘Greatest Generation’ Memorial Day concert: Hear Birmingham Community Band, 3 p.m., White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery, 621 W. Long Lake Road in Troy, birminghamconcertband.com
MAY 29
‘Panic of 1837’: Discussion of political cartoon de-
See CALENDAR on page 22A
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fairly family-friendly. It was written in the ‘60s, so there are jokes about secretaries used as objects and a little profanity. It’s not a downer.”
Calvin Parsell will be playing the role of J. Pierrepont Finch. This is Parsell’s fifth show with the Ridgedale Players. He has also done shows with the Warren Civic Theatre and in high school.
“It’s the first time I’ve had a lead role,” Parsell said. “It’s a lot of fun and so worth it. This is the best cast I’ve ever worked with and it makes it easy to do everything. It’s nice to be friends with people onstage.”
Brandon Drude plays Bud Frump, Finch’s rival and the boss’ nephew. This is Drude’s second show with Ridgedale. He has a total of six shows in his career.
“The director of ‘Unnecessary Farce’ (a previous Ridgedale Players show) asked me to audition because he thought I’d be good as Bud Frump,” Drude said. “It’s a blast. I’m a punching bag, but my character doesn’t care. It’s fun playing someone you’re not.”
Sara Fournier plays Rosemary Pilkington, Finch’s love interest throughout the show. Fournier hasn’t been involved
See RIDGEDALE on page 17A
Photo by Erin Sanchez
Pictured, from left, Katie Schneider as Smitty, Sara Fournier as Rosemary Pilkington, and Calvin Parsell as J. Pierrepont Finch, rehearses for the Ridgedale Players’ upcoming production of “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.”
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“with a large presence of Corvettes,” Ken said.
In 2008, Ken acquired Lingenfelter Performance Engineering, founded by his distant cousin John Lingenfelter. The company’s headquarters is located in Brighton where the annual Spring Open House will be. Lingenfelter Performance Engineering has two more locations: a build center in Wixom, and a build center in Decatur, Indiana.
“We build race cars as well, and we also build performance engines,” Ken said. “Many times (customers) want the engine rebuilt to get the performance.”
Recently, Ken joined the National Corvette Museum Board of Directors as an atlarge member. Ken’s dad was a General Motors executive, so he’s always had an interest in high-performance cars. His favorite car is the 1963 split-window Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. He first spotted the sports car when he was 10 years old, and years later bought one of his own.
“It was so exotic and profound. It’s such a great design. It’s a sports car that is very fun to drive,” Ken said. “I love Corvettes more
than any other car. It’s an amazing product built by GM.”
The Lingenfelter Spring Open House has raised more than $392,000 for the American Cancer Society since 2016. The American Cancer Society funds cancer research, provides support and access to care for all cancer patients, and continues its work to prevent, find and treat cancer.
“Each year we are blown away by the generosity of the car enthusiast community,” Jenni Beamer, senior executive director of the American Cancer Society in Michigan, said in a prepared statement. “The American Cancer Society is grateful to the Lingenfelters for this amazing opportunity that raises critical funds for our work right here in Michigan to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.”
Attendees at the spring open house will have the opportunity to pick up a free colorectal cancer screening kit on-site. Trinity Health Michigan will distribute the kits and provide educational materials and information about colorectal cancer screening at the event.
The Lingenfelter Collection is located at 7819 Lochlin Drive in Brighton. There is also a retail store on-site. For more information, visit the Lingenfelter Collection Spring Open House on Facebook.
Car buffs can check out 150 Corvettes, muscle cars, exotic European models and race cars in the Lingenfelter Collection.
Photo provided by Ken Lingenfelter
Opossums
Though Murray was born without eyes, the only thing slowing him down from his breakfast of kale — a personal favorite — and vegetables is his own strength to push through the morning grogginess and be on his way.
Despite the relatively lavish living arrangements, not much separates Murray from the possibly hundreds of thousands of other opossums in the metro Detroit region. Conversely, Murray and all those other opossums have a lot more in common with kangaroos than the rodents some may say opossums resemble.
“Opossums are Michigan’s only marsupial — in fact, the only marsupial found in North America,” said Elizabeth Schultz, nature center coordinator. “Marsupials are any mammals where mom has a pouch where she carries her babies, called ‘joeys.’ They’re kind of like Michigan’s kangaroo.”
Michigan tends to be in the upper range of where opossums are found because they are
not particularly suited for cold weather. Opossums have been in North America since prehistoric times and found suitable habitats in the millennia that followed. As ancient forests have given way to farms and urban development, opossums have weathered the changes by focusing on scavenging as their main mode of living.
“They have a really important role in our ecosystem,” Schultz said. “They’re kind of like our trash cleanup crew. They go around and they find the dead animals or rotting foods and they’ll eat them. They’ll catch live food, too, but they’re not the best hunters. They’re not going after people’s chickens or anything. Sometimes, they might get into a coop and go after the eggs, but they’re not very fast (and) not the brightest of animals, so really, they’re just finding dead things to eat.”
The omnivorous diet of opossums means they can virtually eat any organic material they come across. At Burgess-Shadbush, Murray’s meals often include a balance of greens and meats, the latter ranging from cat kibble to whole prey like mice and chicks. In the wild, this means they’ll eat anything they come
across that is not too hard to pin down — including residential trash, which is where many Michiganders run into them.
“A lot of times people tell me they open their back door, and they see an opossum, and it opens its mouth wide, and it hissed, and they were so scared, and they ran back inside,” Schultz said. “And I always tell them that is exactly what the opossum wants! They’re all about intimidation; they would never actually come after you. They would open their mouth, they hiss, and they try to just be super scary looking.”
Should an opossum fail to scare predators away, the scavenger turns to the second trick in its acting repertoire — playing dead. When in the throes of danger, the toothy thespians get overwhelmed, faint and begin oozing a foul-smelling liquid from their mouth and butt to dupe predators into thinking they’re diseased so they move on. The “acting” can last for around 10-15 minutes before the opossum regains consciousness and resumes its scavenging.
Ironically, given the scented ooze trick, opossums are fairly resistant to diseases. They have too high of a body temperature to be-
come infected by rabies, though they can still carry the virus.
Opossums are constantly on the go to scavenge — even joeys begin scavenging as soon as they fall off their mothers, no learning required — and that regularly brings them around to residential areas. While they pose minimal threats to humans and pets, their presence can be unwanted. An opossum will leave an area quickly if they cannot find any food, so the best way to avoid them knocking on your door (or rather getting into your trash bags) is to not give them a reason to bother.
“They’re not trying to be harmful; they’re not trying to attack anything. They’re just trying to find food and move on,” Schultz said. “If you don’t want an opossum in your backyard, make sure you’re covering all food sources, you’re not leaving cat food out (and) the dog food is covered. They’ll eventually move on. Just have patience.”
With human society providing so many good food sources for opossums, it is all too common for interactions between humans and opossums to turn lethal. Drivers striking opossums crossing the road, opossums getting
See OPOSSUMS on page 21A
Ridgedale
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with theater for the past three years, although she is interested in doing more auditions.
“The cast is great,” Fournier said. “Smitty (Katie Schneider) has been my best friend in and out of the show.”
Schneider was part of a previous Ridgedale production in 2021. Since then she has participated in shows with the Warren Civic Theatre.
Her character, Smitty, is a secretary at the World Wide Wicket Company and best friends with Rosemary.
“She’s the typical, quirky workplace best friend,” Schneider said. “The cast is wonderful. Everyone has so much talent and I’ve found a new friend with Sara.”
Showtimes for “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” are scheduled for Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.
Tickets and show information are available at ridgedaleplayers.com.
Call Staff Writer Sarah Wright at (586) 498-1068.
Photo by Erin Sanchez
Calvin Parsell stars as J. Pierrepont Finch in the Ridgedale Players’ upcoming production of “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.”
Families may soon expect a new inclusive play structure and additional amenities for
Park structure
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includes the design and construction of a new play structure that accommodates children of all abilities, ensuring that all kids can participate in active play. Plans include creating an all-inclusive restroom to support individuals with differing abilities where children can be accompanied by an adult for assistance.”
City staff and the design consultant, Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick, Inc. —
AEW — met with a group from The Arc of Oakland County to discuss different inclusive design options for the park, such as a large play structure with an internal system for people with mobility concerns to pull themselves up, smaller structures, and a wheelchair charging station. This is a multiyear project that will be completed in different phases, starting with the large play structure, which includes putting fencing around it.
According to its website, The Arc of Oakland County “promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community.”
“We’ve gone through a lot of different ideas,” Troy Public Works Director Kurt Bovensiep said at the meeting. “We’ve attempted to do a lot of different things since 2018. I think we landed finally on some-
thing successful, although with HUD funding there’s always a curveball. There was curveballs with this one as well, but I think we’re finally there.”
The council approved the contract for the purchase and installation of the play structure and associated amenities from Landscape Structures, based in Delano, Minnesota, via a cooperative purchasing contract with Sourcewell, also based in Minnesota. The estimated total amount is $630,749.40. A budget amendment for the same amount to the Community Development Block Grant fund and capital fund was also approved.
“After the first phase, the City of Troy intends to apply for CDBG funds to continue the growth of the inclusive park, including improving the restrooms. Historically, we have been awarded $125,000 annually for these types of projects,” the agenda item states.
In terms of a timeline for this phase of the project, it is expected that it will take a few months to manufacture and install the structure.
“This is phenomenal,” Troy City Council member David Hamilton said. “I don’t think we have a play structure that comes even close to this. I shared it to my daughter, Victoria, and she gave her approval.”
For more information, visit troymi.gov.
Call Staff Writer Sarah Wright at (586) 498-1068.
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
Boulan Park.
TREES OFFER MANY BENEFITS TO RESIDENTS, LOCAL ECOSYSTEM
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
Trees play an important role in our natural habitats and urban areas. With Arbor Day having taken place April 25, here are some ways you can start your tree-planting journey.
Cyndi Ross, restoration manager at Friends of the Rouge, suggests planting native tree species. She said there are species of trees that have adapted to urban areas and are more successful. At Friends of the Rouge, a nonprofit that is dedicated to the restoration of the Rouge River, they plant trees such as red maple, swamp white oak and more. A flowering tree they plant is the Eastern redbud.
See TREES on page 23A
FREE 2025 Memorial Day Weekend Events:
Friday, May 23, through Monday, May 26: White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery invites you and your family to once again honor all those who have served and defended our cherished rights and freedoms. See an inspiring display of over 500 large American fags lining our many causeways.
Starting at 3PM, Sunday, May 25: Enjoy a stirring Patriotic Concert by the renowned Birmingham Concert Band. Starting at 11AM, Monday, May 26: Memorial Day Service, with a special tribute to the Polar Bear soldiers of WWI. See reenactors in authentic WWI military garb salute “Michigan’s Own Polar Bears.” After WWI, they were the frst Americans to fght Russians on Russian soil.
Volunteers plant trees with Friends of the Rouge, a nonprofit dedicated to the restoration of the Rouge River. Photo provided by Cyndi Ross
Emergency
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nonemergency calls on a yearly basis,” Troy Police Chief Josh Jones said.
The Troy Police Department suggested an upgrade to six new dispatch consoles, along with upgrades to the console cable, the room design and electrical infrastructure.
“Also, dispatch functions and personnel will need to be relocated temporarily due to the amount of time needed for the electrical infrastructure update and the installation of the six new dispatch consoles,” an agenda item from the April 21 meeting states. “Dispatch will most likely be relocated to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) until project completion. Brilliant Systems LLC will assist and consult with internal Police Department IT staff and Communications staff to relocate the needed resources to the EOC, and then assist in transition back to our Communications Center upon completion of the dispatch console upgrade. In addition, Brilliant Systems will install network
connections from our data room to each individual console that is being installed.”
Council approved awarding contracts to Xybix Systems, Inc, based in Littleton, Colorado, for the purchase and installation of the dispatch consoles, with an estimated cost of $196,393.08; Shaw Service & Maintenance in Southfield for the electrical infrastructure upgrade, with an estimated cost of $39,125; and Brilliant Systems, LLC of West Bloomfield for the temporary relocation and network cabling of the Emergency Communications Center, with an estimated cost of $29,572.51.
Council also approved a 10% contingency in the amount of $26,509.06, making the total estimated cost of the project $291,599.65.
The project will require a budget amendment to the Police Department Communications Section Capital Fund in the amount of $201,600.
“It’s a critical component to our city’s public safety,” Troy Mayor Ethan Baker said.
For more information, visit troymi.gov.
Call Staff Writer Sarah Wright at (586) 498-1068.
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Opossums
from page 16A
caught or poisoned by rodent traps and pets of humans, like cats and dogs, attacking wandering opossums have all led to many situations where opossums become injured and, if left alone, die. Cynthia Russ, owner of the Motor City Possum Rescue and a Michigan Department of Natural Resources certified rehabilitator, says she receives about a dozen calls a week during the mating seasons of late winter and early spring.
When injured opossums are brought to her Ferndale-based mammal rehabilitation operation, Russ says opossums are some of the easier to handle animals she treats.
“They’re not as aggressive,” Russ said. “Most of the time they’ll hiss at you and show all their scary teeth, but they don’t lunge or chase you. I’m more nervous about handling squirrels than I am anything, because they’re so quick and they can puncture your hand. (Squirrels) can crack a walnut with their teeth, so they can easily break your finger. But opossums are pretty docile. They look scary, way scarier than they are.”
When a dead opossum mother is brought to her, the goal is to get the joeys out of their pouch and onto bottled milk. Once grown to about a half pound, the joeys are released and
returned to the wild. In rare cases when an opossum may be unfit to be returned to the wild, it is possible they may be relocated to wildlife centers such as Burgess-Shadbush, as was the case with Murray.
Ways to avoid needlessly tempting the fates of opossums include not littering so they are not attracted to roads, slowing down to give opossums a chance to flee if one is spotted while driving and covering rodent traps so opossums are less likely to get caught by them.
“I feel like people just have to learn to coexist and understand that (opossums) are not a threat,” Russ said. “They’re not going to hurt your dog. They’re not going to hurt your cat. They’re not going to attack anything because they’re not aggressive and they’re actually beneficial.”
Schultz expects the opossum population of Michigan to remain well all things considered, given their scavenging nature and the wide availability of food sources across the region. However, she notes that opossums are likely to serve as an indicator species regarding problems elsewhere in the ecosystem.
“They eat a lot of amphibians, frogs and toads, so if we’re not being careful and there’s pollution in water that affects the frogs and amphibians and even fish, that could affect the opossums,” Schultz said. “Another thing to consider is that there is a lot of fear in southeast Michigan about coyotes, but coyotes keep the
opossum and raccoon populations under control. Areas that have too many opossums and raccoons will actually have fewer birds, studies have shown, because both eat bird eggs. As we continue to grow the many suburbs around here and expand our cities, just making sure we’re acknowledging that there are other animals out there. They don’t want to have anything to do with us. They’re just trying to survive.”
Though opossums are not known to be
particularly friendly, Murray and other animals can be visited at the Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center on Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. More information about the nature center can be found on shelbytwp.org under the “government,” “departments” and “parks and recreation” tabs.
Call Staff Writer Dean Vaglia at (586) 4981043.
In Loving Memory of
Donald C. McLean
Donald C. McLean, 74, passed away on April 12, 2025, in Troy, Michigan. Don was born on September 3, 1950, in Binghamton, New York. He graduated from Clarkson College and later moved to Detroit, where he raised his two sons and enjoyed a distinguished career as a mechanical engineer at Chrysler.
A lifelong car enthusiast, Don restored two 1970s Opels, which he proudly showcased at classic car events. Afer retiring early, he traveled across the country visiting his sons and exploring National Parks and historic landmarks along the way. Don will be remembered as an intelligent, humble, and caring person who met life’s challenges with quiet perseverance. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his sons, David and Brian, and his brother, Mark.
A memorial service will be held in the summer of 2025 at Tuscarora Lake in Erieville, New York where Don spent many joyful summers fshing, boating, and making memories with family and friends. Donations may be made to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation in his memory.
A Father’s Legacy, A Son’s Mission: Full Body MRI Scans Without a Doctor’s Referral
(South eld, MI) e late Dr. Warren Ringold knew rsthand the devastating impact of late-stage cancer diagnoses. As a respected family physician, he witnessed countless patients battling illnesses that could have been detected earlier. His own grueling battle with late-stage cancer ignited a passion, leading him to create Michigan’s rst MRI full body screening center called Bionicc Body Screening.
health and detect potential problems before they escalated. In his nal days, Dr. Ringold passionately advocated for MRI full body screenings, a proactive approach he believed could empower individuals to take control of their health.
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Today, his son Ryan carries on this mission. ough not a medical professional himself, Ryan’s dedication to his father’s legacy drives him to raising awareness of this service for families of Michigan. “Every week I learn of another person who felt perfectly ne, only to wake up with an unexplained symptom and discover they have stage four cancer. Once symptoms manifest cancer is usually advanced,” says his son Ryan. “My father never wanted another family to su er the emotional and physical hardships that our family and he endured. He wanted to save lives.”
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Fellowship
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“Funding for the Foundation’s programs comes from Congress and generous contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations,” an excerpt from the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation states.
Each year, the foundation selects one secondary teacher from each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the nation’s island and trust territories, for the fellowship. Only teachers, college seniors
Calendar
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picting economic collapse that spring, part of monthly Thursday Teas program, 2 p.m., Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road, register at (248) 524-3570 or troyhistoric village.org/programs/teas-at-two
ONGOING
Heritage Concert Band of Troy: Practices for adult musicians at 7 p.m. every first and third Wednesday of month, Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois Road, group also performs during year, troyheritageband@ gmail.com
Widowed Friends events: Breakfasts for men only at 10 a.m. every first and third Thursday of month, Lukich Family Restaurant, 3900 Rochester Road in Troy, RSVP to Ed at (586) 909-1444, widowedfriends.com
• Lunches at 1:30 p.m. every second Thursday of month, Alibi of Troy, 6700 Rochester Road, RSVP to Louise at (248) 338-6743, widowedfriends.com
Line dancing and contra dancing: Sponsored by Oakland County Traditional Dance Society, line dancing from 7:30-9:30 p.m. every second Saturday of month and contra dancing from 7:30-10 p.m. every fourth Saturday of month, also lessons for beginners at 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church of Troy, 6363 Livernois Road, (248) 642-3306, info@octds.org, facebook.com/OCTDS
and graduates who wish to teach American history, American government, or civics, are eligible to receive a fellowship.
The James Madison Fellowship will fund up to $24,000 of Werenka’s master’s degree in American history from Gettysburg College. Werenka will also take part in a rigorous “Summer Institute” offered through Georgetown University entitled, “The Foundations of American Constitutionalism” during the summer of 2026.
The course includes lectures and discussions on the Constitution, meetings with U.S. government officials and field trips to
Monthly book clubs: Find meetups for romance, mystery, learning English, kids/beginners and more, Troy Public Library, 510 W. Big Beaver Road, troypl.org
• Silent Book Club-Troy meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. every second Wednesday of month, bring own books, ebooks and audio books (with headphones), Grand Tavern Troy, 1317 Coolidge Highway, silentbookclubtroy@ gmail.com, silentbook.club/blogs/events/troy-mi
Top of Troy Toastmasters: Meets noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays, Troy Public Library, 510 W. Big Beaver Road, (248) 872-6603
Troy Newcomers: Social group for women, activities include service projects, bowling, euchre, wine tasting, book club, games nights, golf, scrapbooking and more, meets at various times and locations, clubactivities@ troynewcomers.com, troynewcomers.com
‘How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying’: Satire about man who goes from window washer to executive and the antics of office life, 8 p.m. FridaysSaturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays May 2-18, Ridgedale Players, 205 W. Long Lake Road in Troy, (248) 9887049, ridgedaleplayers.com
Health workshops: Hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, corewellhealth.org/classes-events/ southeast-michigan
Lupus support groups: 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of month and 7 p.m. every last Wednesday of month, Zoom, (248) 901-7299, milupus.org/support-groups
important historical sites.
“I’m very honored to have been selected for such a prestigious fellowship.” Werenka stated via a press release. “Being a James Madison Fellow will open up so many opportunities to connect with scholars and excellent teachers from around the country and I’ll be
able to bring the knowledge and ideas that I acquire back to Troy to share with our students and my colleagues.”
For more information, visit www.jamesmadison.gov.
Call Staff Writer Sarah Wright at (586) 498-1068.
CITY OF TROY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED CITY BUDGET
In accordance with Section 8.3 of the Charter of the City of Troy, notice is hereby given that the City Council will conduct a Public Hearing on the three-year budgets for fscal years 2025/2026, 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 on Monday, May 5, 2025 at 7:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the agenda will permit.
The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing.
The proposed budget is available on the City of Troy website at www.troymi.gov/budget. A copy of the proposed budget will be on fle in the City Clerk’s offce and the City Public Library for inspection by the public during regular offce hours for one week prior to the public hearing.
POSTED: April 11, 2025
PUBLISHED: April 17, 2025
April 24, 2025
May 1, 2025
Published: Troy Times 05/01/2025
M. Aileen Dickson, MMC, MiPMC 3 City Clerk
Trees
page 19A
“It blooms before the leaves come out so that you really get that striking pink,” Ross said about the Eastern redbud.
When planting trees for the first time, it’s important to remember where service lines and utility lines are in a yard. Ross said to always look up for lines. She said some of the smaller trees will work under conditions where power lines are high above.
Ross said the most common mistake people make when planting a tree is planting it too shallow or too high.
“You want to plant it level with the ground around it,” Ross said.
She went on to say to open the roots of the tree when it’s wrapped in burlap or in a pot.
“I wouldn’t be super aggressive, but you’re not going to harm them if you gently pull them apart a little bit, and that will help them grow outward instead of continuing in that spiral of the pot or the ball they were growing in,” Ross said.
Jennifer Lau, master gardner at English Gardens in Royal Oak, said most things are fine to plant at this time of year. However, some vegetables would not be suitable for planting until the ground gets a bit warmer.
Lau said gardening is not as hard as
people think and everyone can do it.
She said residents need to have access to water for the trees they plant when they are newly established, and they need to place some mulch around them.
Trees know when winter is coming due to the decreased amount of sunlight and naturally protect themselves, Lau said. But winter also freezes the ground until around May when temperatures get warmer. People are often eager to start planting when the air temperatures get warmer.
“Well, the air temperature is warm, but it takes a minute for everything to thaw underneath,” Lau said.
One of the goals of the Friends of the Rouge is to improve water quality in the Rouge River as well as beyond the watershed. Ross said what people do on the land affects water quality because of underground sewer systems and other things. Trees can act as a natural filter for water, as they take in a lot of it in their roots. The water is transpired in the atmosphere and Ross said it stabilizes rain.
Some benefits of trees include shade and habitats for animals including pollinators. Ross said even oak trees provide a habitat for pollinators.
“People think of flowers, and that’s great, but trees provide so much,” Ross said.
Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 4981103.
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