City Council weighs plan for new library building
BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com
TROY — During a meeting of the Troy City Council June 9, plans for a new library building were presented by Peter Bolek, the president and director of design at HBM Architects, LLC.
The current library building officially opened at 510 W. Big Beaver Road in 1971. Its website notes that no major improvements have been made there since the 1980s.
ReThinking Libraries was hired in 2023 to assess the library and suggest improvements for the next five years. After receiving more than 2,700 responses from library staff
and members of the public, the consensus was that people would like to see more space for collections and recreational programs.
Options for improvements were explained by Robert Cullen, a representative from ReThinking Libraries, at a council meeting in June 2024. The options included:
• Improving the building with no ex-
pansions, costing around $10-$19 million.
• Fully renovating and expanding the existing building from 50,000 square feet to around 60,000-75,000 square feet, costing $20-$35 million.
• Building a completely new and expanded building, potentially around 90,000
See LIBRARY on page 16A
Troy Garden Club prepares for 50th Garden Walk
BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com
TROY — The Troy Garden Club will celebrate the work of local gardeners during its 50th annual Garden Walk, set for July 9.
The Garden Club — a nonprofit founded in 1971 — aims to inspire others with a passion for gardening to continue learning about horticulture, and to get more involved in their community. The Garden Walk started in 1975.
“The (Garden Walk) is the principal annual fundraiser for the Troy Garden Club, and it supports dozens of nonprofits in and around our community, plus a university student scholarship for horticultural studies,” explained Judi Milidrag, a representative of the Troy Garden Club, in an email.
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Photo by Liz Carnegie
Barbara and Vince Pangle’s pool features a waterfall that guests can view during the Troy Garden Club’s 50th annual Garden Walk.
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Director of Troy Nature Society to retire this fall
BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com
TROY — Carla Reeb, the Troy Nature Society’s executive director, has announced she will retire this fall.
The nonprofit Troy Nature Society manages the Stage Nature Center. Its mission is to provide resources and programming focused on appreciating and preserving nature.
Reeb’s work in nonprofit leadership spans more than four decades. While living in Windsor, Ontario in 1983, she became administrator of a retirement home, a position that she held for eight years while raising her family.
When she returned to Michigan in 1991, Reeb became director of development for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, now known as Breakthrough T1D. She later served in a similar role at the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation.
In 1998, she became executive director of Learning Ally — formerly Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic. Reeb then joined the board of the Troy Nature Society in 2010. She was appointed its first executive director in 2012.
According to a press release from the group, under her leadership, the Troy Nature Society expanded its environmental education programming. Program attendance grew from 8,600 in 2012 to more than 30,000 in 2024.
See RETIRE on page 14A
BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com
TROY — On June 18, a 77-year-old Troy woman died from injuries suffered during a head-on accident several days prior. The crash occurred in Rochester Hills shortly after 4 p.m. June 15.
The victim, Julianne McClure, was operating a 2024 Chev-
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TROY WOMAN DIES AFTER HEAD-ON CRASH
rolet Trax driving southbound on Rochester Road near Hickory Lawn Street.
Her vehicle was struck by a 2006 Toyota Highlander that was traveling northbound, driven by a 31-year-old man from Lincoln Park. The Highlander crossed the center line and struck the Trax in a head-on collision.
First responders with the Rochester Hills Fire Department
See CRASH on page 17A
Group unveils new service center to help those in need
BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com
TROY — The United Community Family Services — Chaldean American Ladies of Charity recently celebrated the completion of a new outdoor green space, known as the UC Oasis.
The group provides support to low- and moderate-income families, as well as individuals in need, providing them critical services through programs and amenities such as the group’s training space, its Basic Needs Center and food pantry.
There are also more than 80 students joining its Summer Study Camp through its See UC OASIS on page 7A
Mayor Ethan Baker and members of the Troy Chamber of Commerce congratulate staff from the United Community Family Services — Chaldean American Ladies of Charity during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the group’s new UC Oasis site June 17.
Photo by Sarah Wright
NEWS & NOTES
Compiled by Sarah Wright
Nominations open for Courage Awards
The Ted Lindsay Foundation is accepting nominations and letters of recommendation for the Courage Awards from now until June 30.
The annual Courage Awards will recognize two individuals diagnosed with autism who demonstrate courageous character and perseverance living with the disorder.
Any person living in Oakland, Macomb, Livingston, Washtenaw or Wayne counties may be considered. According to the Foundation, one award is sponsored by Susan V. Swider and Oakland MRI, while the other is sponsored by Dr. Lucia Zamorano and Michigan Brain & Spine Surgery Center. Each carries a $3,000 prize.
One can nominate a person by submitting a form with a one-page summary explaining why the person deserves the award, the obstacles the nominee has overcome, and examples of their character.
To apply, email tlfcourageaward@gmail.com, or mail a letter to Marlo Moeller at 220 Dolly Lane, Morgantown, WV 26505. Recipients will be contacted by Aug. 1.
The winners will be awarded at the annual Ted Lindsay Foundation Celebrity Golf Outing set for Sept. 9 at Oakland University.
For more information, visit tedlindsay.org.
Longer Thursday hours at Troy Historic Village
This summer, Troy Historic Village will be open late every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visitors can join tours, complete scavenger hunts, rent an immersive game, attend yoga classes, and meet with history interpreters.
“We’ve had a few ‘open late’ programs through the winter and spring, but we are really committing to them this summer. We are offering different activities each week so that people have a new experience each time they visit,” said Shelby Nelsen, a program director at the Village.
“This is a great opportunity for Troy Historical Society members to make the most of their membership, and I would encourage people to look into getting a family membership because it will pay for itself in about three visits,” Nelsen added.
“It’s also a great way for guests who cannot join us during our regular hours to come after work and see how great the Village is.”
An hour-long self-guided tour will be available, utilizing a digital guide to enhance the experience with text, photos and video.
HOCKEY MENTORS EVENT PLANNED FOR JULY 12
A skating event from Hockey Mentors is planned for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 12 at the Troy Sports Center/Buffalo Wild Wings Arena, 1819 E. Big Beaver Road.
Troy resident and LTU student Wyatt Lucas founded Hockey Mentors to provide hockey and ice-skating opportunities for individuals with physical and mental disabilities.
The event includes an afternoon of free hockey and ice skating for individuals with special needs, whether cognitive, physical or emotional. Caregivers are also invited.
Skate rentals, hockey equipment, lunch and shirts will also be available.
“This will be a great opportunity for individuals to learn how to ice skate. No prior experience is necessary, as experienced skaters will be on hand to provide a steady arm,” Lucas said in a statement. “In the second rink, there will be exhibition games being played by formed teams of individuals with different abilities. Guests will enjoy watching these athletes play, and then they will have an opportunity to gear up and play hockey.”
To sign up, visit hockeymentors.net. Call (248) 686-6740 for more information.
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On the first Thursday of each month, visitors can sign up to take a guided tour that begins at 5:30 p.m. for no additional charge. The tour will explore the history of the Village, its buildings and the people connected to them. Due to the size of spaces, guided tours are limited to 15 people. Guests are asked to register in advance.
Scavenger hunts are also available for all ages. Both the self-guided tours and scavenger hunts are included with general admission.
Visitors can also rent an immersive game with their family or friends. There are three games, including a private escape room at a historic building; Village Clue, found in most of the buildings; and The Michigan Trail, located at the Village Green.
Game rentals cost $24 for members of the Troy Historical Society, and $30 for non-members. A coupon for a local Troy restaurant is included with each game rental.
On the second and fourth Thursday of each month, museum yoga will take place outside on the Village Green or inside the Niles-Barnard House.
Instructors from the Troy-based Explore Yoga Studio will lead students through yoga postures and breathwork. The classes are appropriate for all levels of experience. Participants will need to bring their own mat and register, as space is limited and classes will sell out. The classes cost $10 for THS members and $12 for non-members.
On the third Thursday of each month, history interpreters will be onsite from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Visitors can speak with them to learn about the chores they’re recreating, including laundry, real-time cooking and baking using historic recipes and techniques, demonstrations on hobbies like woodworking or knitting, and more.
Visit www.TroyHistoricVillage.org or call (248) 524-3570 for more information.
BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN tchristensen@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — For many years, people around the U.S. have been working together to provide safe ecosystems for bugs, birds and other pollinators right in their backyards, and they continue to encourage others to do the same.
Whether it is dedicating one’s whole lawn to the movement or creating a pollinator garden in one part of the yard, the process can be fulfilling and doable for everyone.
Royal Oak beekeeper and honey business owner Anne Marie Nadolski said to let go of the marketing of perfect lawns.
“Let’s change the narrative, let’s change the framework and how we look at grass,” Nadolski said.
Nadolski recalled a time when dandelions, Dutch clovers, and other native plants were more plentiful.
Photo provided by Anne Marie Nadolski Nadolski has a pollinator-friendly lawn that includes her Royal Bee Honey business sign.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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JUNE 26
‘The Underground Railroad in Oakland County’: Learn about abolitionists and freedom seekers with local ties, 2 p.m., Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road, monthly Thursday Teas program continues with “Pontiac: The People, The Place, and Their Wheels” July 17 and “Enjoying the Ride: Michigan’s Inland Lake and River Excursion Boats, 1835-2020” Aug. 28, register at troyhistoricvillage.org/programs/teas-attwo, (248) 524-3570
Hear Joey Vee live: Also food trucks, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Stine Community Park, 241 Town Center in Troy, Summer Sensation concert series continues with Rhythm Society Orchestra July 10, The BackBeats (The Beatles tribute) July 24, Sonic Freeway Aug. 7 and Thornetta Davis Aug. 21, troymi.gov/summerconcerts
JULY 2
Blood drive: 7:30 a.m.-noon, Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital, 44201 Dequindre Road, (866) 642-5663, donate.michigan.versiti.org
JULY 9
Garden Stories 2025: Troy Garden Club’s 50th garden walk showcases five local homes and one bonus venue, also see plein air artists painting in gardens, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5-8:30 p.m., plus arts and crafts boutique, plant sale and raffle, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.,
Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road, (248) 3218291, troygardenclubmi.com/garden-walk
JULY 11
Concert & Cuisine: Hear Jumping Jack Flash (The Rolling Stones tribute), 6 p.m., Meadow Brook Theatre (room 207 in Wilson Hall on campus of Oakland University), 378 Meadow Brook Road in Rochester, event also includes auction (currently live) to support MBT, (248) 377-3300, ticketmaster.com
ONGOING
Troy Family Aquatic Center: Outdoor pool open daily until Sept. 1 (Labor Day), 3425 Civic Center Drive, see hours and more at rec.troymi.gov/visittfac, (248) 524-3514
Widowed Friends events: Breakfasts for men only at 10 a.m. every first and third Thursdays of month, Lukich Family Restaurant, 3900 Rochester Road in Troy, RSVP to Ed at (586) 909-1444, 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
To view more Community Calendar and to submit your own, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise an event, call (586) 498-8000.
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
Heritage Concert Band of Troy practices: For adult musicians, 7 p.m. every first and third Wednesdays of month, Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois Road, group also performs during year, troyheritageband@ gmail.com
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
Weekly car show: Also DJ, 5-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Big Boy, 200 W. Maple Road in Troy, (248) 362-0840
Troy Women’s Association: Nonprofit dedicated to supporting local causes and enhancing lives of others, meets 7 p.m. every first Tuesday of most months, Boys & Girls Club of Troy, 3670 John R Road, troywomens association.org
Rochester Grangers Vintage Base Ball Club: Live games feature teams using equipment (or lack thereof), uniforms and rules circa 1870s, 6:30 p.m. July 24 and 1 p.m. Aug. 2 and 16, Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, rochesterhills.org/musprograms
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
ADHD meetings: Hosted by CHADD of Eastern Oakland County, for adults and parents, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Zoom, see schedule on chadd.net/chapterevents/527
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tutoring program, Project Achievement. The camp includes tutoring services, a lunch program and STEAM projects.
“Each week, students receive one-on-one homework help and work closely with a reading specialist to strengthen literacy skills — something especially critical following the setbacks many experienced with remote learning during the pandemic,” said Kristin Olmedo, president and CEO of UCFS-CALC, in a statement.
The UC Oasis, located behind the group’s building in Troy at 2033 Austin Road, will be used for a variety of wraparound services. In addition to tutoring, there will be youth sports, wellness activities and community gatherings.
The services at UC Oasis are made possible by Leadership Oakland Class XXXV (LO XXXV), which selected the group as its “Day of Service” beneficiary.
They raised all funds for the project and dedicated a full day of volunteer work to installing key features such as picnic tables, a basketball hoop, a storage shed and more.
“We are ecstatic about how the UC Oasis turned out,” Olmedo said. “This space will make all of our programs more sustainable by giving us a safe and beautiful environment to host outdoor activities, especially for our youth and seniors. This investment in our mission is both meaningful and timely.”
A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place June 17, attended by Troy Mayor Ethan Baker along with members of the Troy Chamber of Commerce and Leadership Oakland.
The ceremony took place during the first day of Summer Study Camp.
“I’m really, really excited to say that the class of 35 raised $35,000,” said Sheila Denstaedt, vice president at the Troy Chamber of Commerce. “(It took) $35,000 to put together everything that you see here today.”
The ceremony was open to the public, and guests were encouraged to tour the new space. Food and refreshments were also available.
For more information, visit ucfamilyservices.org.
Call Staff Writer Sarah Wright at (586) 498-1068.
BEHIND THE WHEEL
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ALASKAN ADVENTURE
Three friends drove an AMC Gremlin to the Last Frontier in 1973
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
ABOVE: In 1973, Grosse Pointe City resident Rufus McGaugh was living in Warren with his parents when he and two friends, Allen Thomas and Dave King, traveled to Alaska in his 1972 AMC Gremlin.
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RIGHT: Retired Grosse Pointe Public School System teacher
Rufus McGaugh chronicled his travels in two books, “Drowning in All Seven Continents” and “Travels, Treasures and Tales of a Nomad.”
Photo by Maria Allard
The year was 1972 and Rufus McGaugh was living in Warren after serving two years in the military, including several months in Vietnam.
The U.S. Marine Corps veteran was soon off on another adventure with two friends he knew from St. Leonard’s Catholic Grade School in Warren. The trio piled into a Pontiac Firebird on a quest to visit Alaska. But they only made it to Montana before they headed back home.
A year later, in 1973, McGaugh made the Alaskan excursion again, this time in his two-door 1972 AMC Gremlin with one of his St. Leonard’s buddies, Allen Thomas, and a friend from Wayne State University, Dave King. They ventured through several states, including South Dakota and North Dakota, before hitting the Alaska Highway in northwestern Canada.
“Back then zero of it was paved and it was considered to be the worst road in North America. It was a military road to begin with back in World War II,” McGaugh said. “You cut through the Northwest Territories and (the) Yukon (Territory) and get into Alaska. To cut across
Canada, that was the only way to go. When you’re young, it’s an adventure.”
The brown Gremlin had a stick shift and four bald tires. As a precaution, McGaugh bought two extra spare tires for the trip.
“But they were bald tires also because that’s all I could afford,” the Grosse Pointe City resident laughed.
It took the guys at least two weeks to get to Alaska finding their way with maps. Along the way, they took in the views of any national forests they came across. Back then, it was recommended to drive 25 mph on the Alaska Highway due to the unpaved gravel and what McGaugh described as “pothole after pothole.”
“I understand since it has been paved,” the 1967 East Detroit High School graduate said. “We had to do our own navigating. We ended up with four, five, six flat (tires). Every time it happened, the station attendants said, ‘We can’t plug this. We’ll do our best.’ By golly, they got us through.”
The adventure-seekers traveled lightly with a small tent and Coleman stove. They took minimum clothing and “raided our moms’ pantries with everything we could — cereal, peanut butter, anything
See GREMLIN on page 19A
DISCOVER GLEN ARBOR
BY GREG TASKER
GLEN ARBOR — If you’re looking for a classic summer vacation in Michigan — the kind where water, woods and whatever are available at your will on any given day — look no further than Glen Arbor on the Leelanau Peninsula.
While this town of about 700 yearround residents swells in the summer, Glen Arbor still manages to invite relaxation. No wonder. Glen Arbor is surrounded by the woods and hills of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and lies on the sandy shores of Lake Michigan — so there’s ample opportunity for beach time, hiking and biking, and kaying and stand up paddle boarding.
And much, much more.
Wander along M-22 through Glen Arbor and you’ll discover boutiques, T-shirt shops, art galleries, outdoor outfitters, and welcoming cafes and restaurants.
Like any resort town, businesses come and go. And then there are those like Art’s Tavern that become part of the landscape and evoke memories for generations of families who summer in Glen Arbor.
Art’s Tavern has been around for some
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90 years and is throwback to another era, welcoming tourists and locals alike, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner almost every day of the year. Staples like burgers and tater tots and a rotating selection of Michigan craft beer and other ales keep customers coming back.
The dining room is pretty much as it has always been: college sports pennants blanket the ceiling, old photos line the walls, and a streamlined jukebox awaits to play your favorite tunes. It’s an anomaly — cash or check only — in an era of Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Glen Arbor is the home of Cherry Republic, the purveyor of all things cherry in Northern Michigan and beyond. It’s well worth a visit to its small, tidy campus, where you can shop for chocolate-covered cherries, jams and salsa or sit outside and sip a cherryinfused beer or eat a slice of heavenly cherry pie.
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Another iconic Up North brand — M22 — has a presence in Glen Arbor as well. You’ll find T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, bags and other branded items at this location
on its namesake road. Unlike the company’s other stores in Traverse City and Suttons Bay, the Glen Arbor location boasts a wine See GLEN ARBOR on page 21A
Building on a heritage of equipping high-end outdoor kitchens and freestanding grills, Lynx Professional Grills ensures that your investment in outdoor entertaining will prove rewarding for years to come.
Photo by Greg Tasker
Glen Arbor Wines, located on Lake Street, is a popular place to sample wine varieties.
ON SENIOR LIVING LIVING WILLS TAKE GUESSWORK OUT OF MEDICAL CARE
BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com
While everyone hopes for the best of health, legal experts say that crafting a “living will” — and deciding who has the medical power of attorney to act on it — is a plan worth having.
Elizabeth Vincent has been a practicing attorney for 13 years and has specialized in estate planning her entire legal career. Her current practice focuses exclusively on the subject.
She explained that a living will is different from a last will and testament in that a
living will states the signer’s desires regarding life-sustaining medical treatments.
A last will and testament, meanwhile, provides guidance to the signer’s family regarding the distribution of the signer’s estate through the probate court.
She noted that living wills are utilized in medical cases where the signer cannot communicate their wishes regarding treatment.
“It’s something that many think their family members can just figure out in the moment, but I feel it’s unfair to place that burden on loved ones when we’re talking about something as personalized as medical care,” Vincent said.
Living wills are often drafted in conjunction with a designated medical power of attorney — the decision-maker who can act on the signer’s behalf. Both are included in an estate plan, providing guidance to family members making decisions.
The goal is to eliminate guesswork during what is already a stressful situation.
“A living will, however, is not a legally
enforceable document, unlike a medical power of attorney,” Vincent cautioned, noting it can only advise loved ones on how to proceed.
Still, that guidance can make a world of difference. The document lists specific directives with the signer’s preferences — for example, whether they would accept using a See LIVING WILLS on page 23A
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Brookdale simplifies the transition to assisted living or memory care, making it a place where residents can truly feel at home. Whether you are just starting the transition and have questions or are looking to make the official move for your loved one, Brookdale will be there to help.
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Enjoy the coffee and mimosa bar along with breakfast standards!
Before or after your meal, take a quick 10- minute tour, discover all we have to offer, and imagine your friend or loved one being part of such a wonderful community.
This is a perfect opportunity to plan ahead and not be under duress when the time comes to seek out a community for a friend or family member.
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“From managing an amazing organization to witnessing educational programs through the eyes of a child as they discover the beauty of the natural world, every moment has been deeply rewarding,” Reeb said via email.
“The commitment of staff and volunteers has helped this center flourish in ways I could have only dreamed of,” she continued. “Watching it evolve and seeing the positive impact it has on visitors — from school groups to families and aspiring naturalists — has been nothing short of inspiring. I’m so grateful to have played a role in fostering a deeper connection between people and the environment.”
The Troy Nature Society is seeking a
Pollinators
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“I think we have to dial it back to when, when I was a kid, everybody had some Dutch clover in their lawn, they had dandelions, those little violets. We were all the same up and down the blocks,” she said. “Roly pollies were plentiful. Ladybugs, lighting bugs, butterflies. All of the food for our pollinators, the stuff that we are walking on and eradicating, is taking away their food source.”
There are a few options when it comes to creating a more eco-friendly lawn to help pollinators thrive. Nadolski, for example,
new executive director and is interested in candidates who will bring experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, staff leadership and community engagement.
“Carla’s passion for environmental education and her ability to build strong community partnerships have helped make the Troy Nature Society what it is today,” said Scott Hunter, president of the Society’s board of directors, in a statement.
“Thanks to her vision and commitment, the Stage Nature Center has become a dynamic place where people of all ages can connect with nature,” he said. “As we begin the search for our next executive director, we are deeply grateful for all that Carla has done to further our mission.”
For more information, visit www. troynaturesociety.org.
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doesn’t completely abandon keeping her lawn neat; she instead seeds her grass with Dutch clover.
“When I was a new homeowner in my 20s, I worked hard to eradicate Dutch clover. I bought all of the chemicals, I tried my best to get it out of my yard,” she said. “Now I crack myself up because not only do I have clover, I paid money to buy clover and reintroduce it.”
Having clover in the lawn means she can mow when she likes to, but the clovers will continue to grow back and feed the pollinators.
“I don’t care to have a putting green for
LEFT: A bee pollinates a crabapple tree. RIGHT: A monarch butterfly pollinates a milkweed plant in Anne Marie Nadolski’s yard in Royal Oak. Photos provided by Anne Marie Nadolski
Gardens
from page 1A
The walk’s theme this year is “Garden Stories.” The event will feature five private gardens in the Troy area, plus a bonus garden.
The venues include the Urwiller Garden, the Smith Garden, the Vaughan Garden, the Pangle Garden and the St. Anastasia Rectory Garden. This year’s bonus garden is Bowers School Farm.
The Pangle Garden is maintained by owners Barbara and Vince Pangle, who have lived at their home for more than 30 years.
“When I was a kid, we just always had flowers around and things like that,” Barbara said. “And then when we bought (a home) here is probably when we both got into it.”
“In high school, I worked for a landscaper for probably three or four years,” said Vince. “My folks used to put in a vegetable garden every year. … I worked in a landscaping business for a couple years in Grand Rapids and then worked in a landscaping business in Florida for a year. So, I had some time planting and then doing that kind of stuff.”
See GARDENS on page 18A
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square feet, estimated between $29-$39 million for a new building in the municipal complex, and between $33-$43 million for a building outside of the municipal complex.
Residents and officials appeared to prefer a new building in the complex.
At a council meeting in January 2025, council members unanimously agreed to award HBM Architects the contract for a new library design and cost analysis.
The amount for the contract was $280,000, plus a 15% contingency of $42,000 for an estimated total cost of $322,000.
At a special meeting April 28, Bolek and others with HBM Architects presented early plans for the building. His official presentation was at the meeting June 9.
The plans include a three-story building spanning 90,000 square feet. It would be located closer to the Troy Community Center on Civic Center Drive.
The design features two entrance points, along with large windows and a wood and steel palette exterior like the pavilion at Jeanne M. Stine Community Park.
“The design philosophy (is) a building that’s very transparent, very open, and has an honest sense of materiality,” Bolek said. “These three components will really make for a very functional, flexible and safe building for your community.”
Also included were designs for pedestrian connectors across the nearby wetlands. The plan also noted that stormwater issues will need to be addressed to avoid flooding.
The plan also outlined a cafe area, spaces for the children’s collection and the adult collection, a teen center, indoor and outdoor activity spaces, large and small meeting spaces, staff rooms, study rooms, computer labs, and additional space for the Friends of the Troy Public Library.
Bolek said he feels the proposal is a great fit for Troy.
“Every time we get engaged with communities … for these types of projects, it is an overwhelming success,” Bolek said.
The total project cost is estimated at nearly $75.9 million. The city would first need to consider funding options, including a potential bond proposal.
Emily Dumas, the library director, said via email that a bond proposal would be necessary during the general election Nov. 5.
“If passed by voters, we would move into the schematic design phase from December through March 2026,” she said. “Design development would begin in April 2026 and run through July 2026. Construction documents and bidding would happen from August 2026 to March 2027, and the possible construction start would be April 2027.”
The council plans to further discuss the matter at a special meeting June 30.
“After seeing the renderings of a potential new Troy Public Library … I walked away eager about our city’s future,” said Mayor Ethan Baker, in an email. “The Troy Public Library has long needed a new home, and the most recent information for this potential project is a reflection of not only our needs, but also what our community deserves.
“The community must keep in mind, though, that the presentation was just information on what could be, as no final decision has been made,” the mayor continued. “The City Council is also exploring how additional investment in public safety, roads and parks and recreation amenities could shape the future of our community. The additional investment into these key quality of life pillars would come from a capital bond proposal that Council still has to put on the ballot, and then voters would need to approve.”
For more information, visit troymi.gov or troypl.org.
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Pollinators
a lawn, and actually, my lawn looks pretty good,” she said. “But I let that Dutch clover there for the bees and the butterflies, because that’s a great source of nectar and pollen. If you want to look at a perfect lawn, go golfing. A perfect lawn to me is one that provides food, pollen and nectar.”
There is also an option to completely change your current lawn and plant “Fleur de Lawn,” a lawn that features perennial pink and white English daisies and strawberry and Dutch white clover. The clovers naturally feed the lawn with nitrogen, eliminating the need for fertilizer.
Nadolski said that alternatives like clovers or Fleur de Lawn can also help save a few dollars on water and gas, because these types of lawns do not need to be watered or mowed as often.
Another suggestion would be to pick out a space in the yard specifically for pol-
linators, called a pollinator garden. Pollinator gardens are designed to attract and support pollinators. It is usually planted with a variety of wildflowers, trees and shrubs that provide pollen and nectar.
“It’s important to have plants and shrubs and trees that are native to our local ecosystem,” Royal Oak resident Ann Bueche said. “So, there is a lot of confusion, or this has been a tradition in the gardening industry for 100 years or so, where you have ornamental plants that go by temperature and location and by zones, but the vast majority of what’s sold commercially is either from Asia or Europe. And so little by little, our pollinator-friendly areas have been chipped away over the decades.”
Finding native plants to Michigan is a part of this process. Some native plants include: purple coneflower, black-eyed Susan, wild bergamot, swamp milkweed and wild lupine.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, online at fws.gov, suggests choosing a sunny location for a pollinator garden and check-
ing the soil to see what kind of plants will thrive there.
Bueche said she is in no way a master gardener, but she learned through research, community resources, and trial and error while she was creating her pollinator garden.
“I’m a curious gardener, and a continual practitioner,” she said. “The first tip I would give to a new pollinator gardener is to decrease or discontinue using chemicals; if you are not willing to do that, you are not going to have any success with pollinators. The second thing would be to find a good source for native plants, either through wild ones or a local nursery that specializes in native plants and native genotypes, not just what they sell to commercial garden centers, and then start small and go from there so you can learn more about native plants.”
For more information on how to build a pollinator garden, visit fws.org, homegrownnation alpark.org or pollinator.org.
Call Staff Writer Taylor Christensen at (586) 498-1081.
Crash
from page 3A
extricated McClure from the vehicle. She was transported to a hospital where she later died from her injuries.
Her 15-year-old daughter — a resident of Minnetonka, Minnesota — was a passenger in the front seat during the crash. She was treated for a broken ankle and released from the hospital June 18.
As for the Highlander, the driver was not injured. There were two children sitting in the backseat during the crash — a 7-year-old and a 9-year-old. Both were taken to the hospital for treatment.
Police said that alcohol or drugs do not appear to have been factors in the incident, which is being investigated by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office.
For more information, visit oakgov. com/government/sheriff.
Call Staff Writer Sarah Wright at (586) 498-1068.
Gardens
from page 15A
The garden is decorated with a wide variety of repurposed furniture and objects, many of which came from either their house, were picked from garbage, or bought from garage sales, estate sales and thrift stores.
Some of the decorations include discarded door frames, vintage furniture pieces, a bike planter piece and an organ pipe.
“We pretty much tag team,” Barbara said. “I like the decorating part. (Vince) does some lifting and digging holes that I can’t do … but I could be out here all the time. It makes me very happy. Him, part-time very happy.”
The property also includes a waterfall feature for the pool, a hot tub, a pool house, a little library box, and a patio with outdoor kitchen island.
“We’ve been here like 35 years, probably,” Barbara said. “So, before that we were in a townhouse, (and) we didn’t really have anything at that point. It’s all been kind of, you know, years of doing stuff and adding on.”
Their garden was previously featured in the 2014 Garden Walk for Troy.
“I like doing it, I like going on it,” Barbara said. “So, it’s nice to be able to do it, and it’s fun to get it all spruced up and everything. My mom and I do it every year.”
While the garden will be ready for viewing during the 2025 Garden Walk, the couple has plans to develop it further later this year. This includes enhancing part of
their patio area where the hot tub is located.
“We’re still having some water issues because of how our property is, but other than that, I think we’re just about there,” Vince said.
Father Steven Wertanen maintains the St. Anastasia Rectory Garden, which is part of his living space with Anastasia Roman Catholic Church. He was previously an art director and graphic designer.
“You know, when I got here 10 years ago, I have a fountain, so that was the first thing I put in over there and dug up some grass around it. And that became the beginning of me just continually (digging) up more grass, more grass, more grass in the area, and (planting) some different type of plants and flowers,” Wertanen said.
“I consider myself not a knowledgeable gardener,” he added. “Over 10 years, (I just started) doing what I think looks nice, (whether) it’s shade or full sun, perennials, annuals. I try to get a lot of plants that are for butterflies and … hummingbirds.”
His garden includes rock areas with floral arrangements and succulents, stone pathways and woven vines, and birdhouses along the fence, as well as a miniature village with figures of nuns and friars, and a dry garden with metal plants and fish.
Many of his decorations came from Amazon and eBay, among other places.
“I think a lot of times there’s a bit of whimsy in my creativity and gardening,” Wertanen said. “A lot of these things are not things that I plan at first. They just kind of progress as I go along.”
See GARDENS on page 22A
An antique bicycle serves as a repurposed flower basket in the Pangle Garden.
Photo by Liz Carnegie
Gremlin
from page 8A
that was canned.” Each night, they pulled off the side of the road to set up camp and relax with a meal.
“We’d set up the tent, get the Coleman stove out, see what was left of our dwindling supply,” McGaugh said. “We ate some strange meals — things you normally eat for dinner for breakfast and vice versa.”
They generally drove 16 hours a day. When en route, they rarely saw other drivers on the road.
“You’re so spread out, there were very few vehicles and most of those were big semis carrying fuel from the lower 48 (state) to Alaska, or supplies,” McGaugh said.
The town of Fairbanks was the first hint of civilization once they reached Alaska. They also visited Anchorage and couldn’t take their eyes off Mount McKinley peaking from the distance. There was time for two days of canoeing in a moose refuge and the chance to see elk, bald eagles and more out in the wild. Alaska reminded McGaugh of “Michigan on steroids.”
“A big overgrown Michigan with mountains,” McGaugh said. “There were a lot of similarities between it and my own state. It was summer and warm. Beautiful. Lots of forests like Michigan. I liked it very much. I certainly liked what they had to offer in the outdoors.”
McGaugh’s buddy, Thomas, however, didn’t stay in the Last Frontier state very long. As soon as he could make travel arrangements, he flew back home.
Alaska was the 49th state McGaugh visited. The
last state to see was Kansas, so after leaving Alaska, he made sure to drive to Kansas with King. When they came upon the “Welcome to Kansas” sign, McGaugh signified the moment by writing “No. 50” in mustard on a piece of cardboard and King got a snapshot.
With a cracked windshield and blown engine, the Gremlin barely made it home to Warren.
“That car was just beat to hell,” McGaugh said. “I was living with my parents at the time and it died in my parents’ driveway.”
Despite the shape of the car, “It’s got a lot of fond memories,” McGaugh said.
A few months later, a cousin helped the traveler install a new motor. Traveling to all 50 U.S. states was just the tip of the iceberg for McGaugh. The world traveler said he has visited all the countries and territories in the world.
McGaugh shared his travel experiences when he taught social studies at Brownell Middle School in the Grosse Pointe Public School System. The now-retired educator also taught at the district’s Pierce Middle School. He still travels sometimes alone and sometimes with his wife, Monica, and sons, Eric and Jason.
The accomplished author also chronicled his travels in two books, “Drowning in All Seven Continents” and “Travels, Treasures and Tales of a Nomad,” which are available on amazon.com. He has written other books as well.
“My whole life of travel has been out there to see what there is to see,” McGaugh said. “The big, the important, the beautiful, the spectacular.”
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After seeing Alaska for the first time in 1973, Rufus McGaugh drove to Kansas to make it official that he had visited all 50 U.S. states.
CRIME WATCH
Attempted check fraud
At 2:50 p.m. June 13, officers were dispatched to Comerica Bank, located at 1494 John R Road, to investigate a fraudulent check.
Upon arrival, officers located the suspect at Vermont Avenue and Milverton Road. He was identified as a 24-year-old resident of Clarkston.
Officers spoke with bank employees who said that the suspect produced a check for $2,186, claiming it was his first payroll check with the listed company.
The employees suspected the check was fraudulent and called Comerica Bank’s fraud department. The fraud department confirmed with the company listed on the check that they did not issue it.
The suspect was arrested and transported to the police station for processing.
Intoxicated driver
Officers were dispatched at 1:33 a.m. June 12 to the 1500 block of Brentwood Drive for a vehicle crash.
Upon arrival, officers observed a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu with heavy front-end damage from crashing into a parked vehicle.
Officers spoke with the driver of the Malibu — a 25-year-old woman from Troy — and noted she had constricted pupils, slurred speech, and sluggish movement.
The driver admitted to using Hydrocodone earlier in the day. She was evaluated by paramedics and transported to a hospital for injuries sustained during the crash.
The driver was advised she was under arrest for operating under the influence. She was read her chemical test rights and agreed to submit to a blood test.
Her blood was drawn by medical personnel at the hospital. The driver was then released to the hospital for medical treatment.
Investigations were ongoing.
Breaking and entering
Between June 12 and June 13, a victim from Elaine Street reported that an unknown person entered his residence two days in a row.
Nothing was stolen but multiple items were moved around inside his home.
Police were investigating.
Electric bike stolen
Between 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. June 13, a victim reported that an unknown person stole her son’s electric bike while he was playing nearby at Leonard Elementary, located at 4401 Tallman Drive.
Investigations were ongoing.
Resident reports blown-up mailbox
A victim from Harmony Drive reported that an unknown person blew up her mailbox overnight around 2 a.m. June 13. Police were investigating.
If you know more about these cases or others, call Troy Police at (248) 524-3477. — Sarah Wright
Glen Arbor
tasting bar. You can sit outside on the patio for a glass of locally made red or white wine or step inside the store for a flight.
Speaking of wine, be sure to check out Glen Arbor Wines on Lake Street, just a block from Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Bay. The tree-shaded patio is an inviting spot to chill and sample wines made especially for the business by a private winemaker. A bocce court and lawn games make it all too easy to linger.
Lissa Edwards Martin, who opened the wine store and art gallery several years ago after a decades-long career in journalism, has a long family history in Glen Arbor. Her parents purchased the property decades ago and her grandparents once ran a restaurant around the corner on M-22. She spent her childhood summers here — swimming in the bay, floating in a tube on the Crystal River and hiking the dunes.
“I remember Glen Arbor as a dusty town back in the 1960s,” says Martin, who walks the block to the beach nearly every day to marvel at the water’s ever-changing colors. “It’s mostly a tourist town now but I’m
happy to share Glen Arbor with people who appreciate it. It’s truly a magical place.”
At the town’s northern end, The Mill, a landmark along the meandering Crystal River, is creating its own magic. Shuttered as a grist mill some 80 years ago, the recently renovated 19th century structure now serves as a cafe, restaurant and gathering spot. The eateries offer seasonal and regionally sourced fare and freshly baked pastries. Guest rooms are available in the adjacent Queen-Anne style miller’s house.
Step inside for coffee or to look around and you’re likely to run into Corey Smith, the general manager, who encounters the curious nearly every day. “So many people have either been traveling to the area for generations or haven’t been for decades. These people are surely curious to see The Mill after our restoration,” he says.
Most people are delighted. Don’t be surprised if the great room, with its exposed post and beams and variety of comfortable sofas, chairs and tables, entices you to stay awhile, play board games and cards or chat with locals and visitors.
“The work completed here is a feat of its own caliber. Not only has our team been thoughtful of the historical preservation, but also we have created a space that the local
community is able to interact with on a daily basis,” Smith says.
Although Glen Arbor is spread along M-22 and side streets, it’s easy to walk around. If you prefer two wheels, pop into The Cyclery, Glen Arbor’s only full-service bike shop, for a rental. You can venture farther afield, cruise scenic roads or make your way to the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail, one of the region’s premier bike trails. The paved, multi-use trail passes through the national park, stretching 22 miles from Empire to Bohemia Road to the north, running parallel to the lakeshore.
The Crystal River snakes through Glen Arbor on its way from Glen Lake to Lake Michigan. Need to cool off? Rent a kayak or stand up paddle board at Crystal River Outfitters and slip in the river for a leisurely
two- to three-hour paddle. The river is slowmoving and shallow, which makes it accessible to the whole family.
Or save exercise for another day and check out the River Club Glen Arbor, which opened just a year ago. The well-manicured three-acre park offers mini golf and plenty of outdoor seating for food and drinks and live music. River Club serves a variety of Michigan craft beer, cider and wine, as well as margaritas and cocktails.
On a recent afternoon, I met some friends there for drinks. We lounged in chairs along a bend in the river, watching kayakers and stand up paddlers mosey by. With Bob Seger songs playing in the background and Michigan wine and beer in hand, it felt like a classic summer day in Michigan.
Greg Tasker is a Traverse City-based freelance writer.
Gardens
from page 18A
The garden is well-liked among community members. The space will sometimes be used for church events.
“When we have the concerts and movie nights, I get a lot of compliments of what’s here,” Wertanen said.
While he doesn’t have any immediate plans to add more, he said that he will probably consider additions later.
“I’m always thinking (of adding), but I’m running out of more places to dig up grass,” Wertanen said.
Each of the gardens will be open for
touring from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and again from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., rain or shine. There will once again be a plein air artist there, who will be painting a scene at each garden.
Tickets can be purchased in advance for $15 at Auburn Oaks Garden Center, Bordines (Rochester Hills), Piechnik’s Greenhouse & Garden Gate, Telly’s Greenhouse, Troy Historic Village and Uncle Luke’s.
Tickets are also available through the club’s website at troygardenclubmi.com/.
Tickets the day of the event are $18 by cash or check, only at Troy Historic Village.
The Village will also be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with free admission on July 9. This will include the Midsummer Arts & Crafts Vendor Boutique and Plant Sale, as
well as a free raffle for ticket holders.
Attendees earn free raffle tickets by visiting gardens with their purchased Garden Walk ticket, or by making a purchase from the plant sale or boutique at the Village.
The Village will also be running its own raffle the same day, with its own tickets available for purchase.
“Raffle tickets, completed with name and phone number, must be dropped in one of three raffle ticket fishbowls at the Village by 6 p.m. to qualify,” Milidrag said in an email.
For more information, visit troygardenclubmi.com.
Call Staff Writer Sarah Wright at (586) 498-1068.
Getting it right
C & G Newspapers strives for accuracy and fairness to its readers. If you think we got it wrong, please let us know. Call Gregg Demers at (586) 498-1042, email gdemers@candgnews. com or write us at 13650 11 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48089.
CITY OF TROY
THE 2025 BOARD OF REVIEW FOR THE CITY OF TROY WILL MEET AT CITY HALL ASSESSING DEPARTMENT
500 WEST BIG BEAVER ROAD ON: TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2025 - 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Be advised that the City of Troy, 2025 Board of Review will be in session on the above date and time in the Assessing Department at Troy City Hall, 500 W. Big Beaver Rd., Troy, Michigan – (248) 524-3311. The purpose of this meeting is to review qualifed errors including clerical errors and mutual mistakes of fact for the 2025 City of Troy Assessment Roll.
This notice is hereby posted as required by Section 4 of the Open Meetings Act (MCLA 15.261 et seq.).
________________________________ Kelly Timm City Assessor
POSTED: June 14, 2025
PUBLISHED: June 26, 2025 & July 10, 2025 Published: Troy Times 06/26/2025
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Father Steven Wertanen maintains the St. Anastasia Rectory Garden, which features multiple birdhouses and a miniature village with figures of friars and nuns.
Living wills
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ventilator and for how long. Other preferences could be about types of pain relief, the use of feeding tubes, or even when or whether to terminate life support.
As for organ donation, that is decided by the person with medical power of attorney, Vincent said, and not included in a living will.
“In my practice, when medical powers of attorney are discussed and life-sustaining procedures are addressed, we go through a prepared estate planning homework to discuss the client’s wishes,” Vincent said. “We charge a flat fee for estate planning, which varies based on the client’s goals and overall needs. A case-by-case assessment is done in an initial consultation with each client.”
She said the medical power of attorney is an equally important decision.
“The biggest consideration I advise my clients to make is to appoint the correct person to make these decisions for them, and to ensure that the person whom they appoint is someone who will follow through on their wishes, regardless of their personal feelings,” Vincent said.
“Withholding life-sustaining care is a difficult call to make, whether you have someone’s wishes or not, and appointing an individual who cannot come to terms with a family member’s decisions can result in unnecessary delays,” she said.
It’s an uncomfortable scenario to imagine, but she said there’s comfort in having a guide for others to follow, should things take a turn for the worse.
“One of the best gifts a person can give their family is to have a comprehensive estate plan prepared with an experienced estate planning attorney,” Vincent said.
Troy-based attorney Ren Nushaj agreed, saying that a living will and designated medical power of attorney brings “immense peace of mind” to the signer and their family.
“It removes uncertainty during moments of great difficulty and ensures that medical decisions reflect the patient’s own values and wishes,” Nushaj said in an email. “For loved ones, it eliminates the burden of making agonizing choices in the dark and allows them to focus on supporting the person they care about with clarity and confidence.”
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Handyman Services
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Heating & Cooling
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Home Improvement
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Painting
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