Kiwanis Club of Troy receives over $10K during fundraiser
BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com
TROY — During a recent fundraiser for the Kiwanis Club of Troy, more than $10,000 was raised.
The annual event is called Harvesting Hope: Healing Begins with US, and was held May 16. The Kiwanis Club of Troy is a part of Kiwanis International, which works to help children around the world with a variety of service and fundraising projects.
The Troy chapter serves children in the community with projects
TROY TEACHER SELECTED FOR JAMES MADISON FELLOWSHIP
BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com
TROY — Ryan Werenka, a teacher at Troy High, was among 43 candidates chosen by the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation for its annual fellowship competition.
The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation is an independent agency created in 1986. Fellowships are funded by income generated through a trust fund in the Treasury of the United States and additional private gifts, grants and endowments.
The Foundation awards James Madison Fellowships to graduate and undergraduate students who are committed to a career teaching about the development and history of the U.S. Constitution.
The Fellows were selected by an independent academic committee in a competition with applicants from each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the nation’s island and trust territories.
Fellows were chosen for their scholarly achievements and their demonstrated interest
in pursuing a course of graduate study leading to a master’s degree emphasizing the U.S. Constitution.
A James Madison Fellowship funds up to $24,000 of each recipient’s course of study towards a master’s degree. Their graduate program must include a concentration of courses on the history and principles of the U.S. Constitution. Recipients are required to teach American history, government, or civics full-time in a secondary school for at least one year for each year of Fellowship support.
Photo provided by the Kiwanis Club of Troy Many community members attended the Kiwanis Club of Troy’s annual fundraiser May 16 at Troy Historic Village.
Ryan Werenka
Photo provided by the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation
Oakland County announces winners of first Juneteenth Art & Essay contest
BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com
TROY — Multiple Troy students were among the winners of Oakland County’s first Juneteenth Art & Essay Contest.
The Juneteenth holiday commemorates the date in history — June 19, 1865 — when the last slaves in Galveston, Texas learned they were free, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
The contest is a part of the county’s annual Juneteenth Celebration, which took place on June 18 — a day before the holiday — near the south entrance of the Oakland County Circuit Court building in Pontiac.
Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter joined community leaders, residents and students for a festival featuring live music, food trucks, speakers, games and the raising of the Juneteenth flag under the theme, “Stronger Together: Celebrating Freedom & Community.”
“This celebration reflects Oakland County’s deep commitment to inclusion, belonging, and a future where every resident is valued and welcome,” Coulter said in a press release. “The insight and heart in these student essays and artworks are powerful and inspiring.”
The contest is meant to recognize student creativity through their reflection on the theme, “Juneteenth: What does freedom and equality mean to me?” Winners received a $150 gift card.
Athens High School student Ellen Bunao was announced as one of the three winners in the essay category. Her essay explored the significance of Juneteenth and how freedom and equality must be actively pursued.
“Winning the 2025 Juneteenth Essay Contest is such an incredible experience,” Bunao said via email. “I was excited to represent my school, Athens High School, and the Troy School District as the winner. I feel
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Pictured is Narmadha’s submission.
Photos provided by Oakland County
Oakland County Executive David Coulter poses with some winners of Oakland County’s Juneteenth Art & Essay Contest, including Sangamitra Sivachandran Narmadha, Ella Bunao, Shiv Lohia and Zuri Earth.
BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com
TROY — The Troy Historic Village recently opened its summer exhibit on the Underground Railroad, open now through Aug. 28.
The Underground Railroad was a network of secret routes and safe houses used by Black slaves and
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Exhibit opens on Underground Railroad
their allies to reach abolitionist states and Canada. It existed from the late 1700s through the end of the Civil War.
The exhibit is the result of the Oakland County Underground Railroad Project — a multi-community effort to research local ties to the Underground Railroad.
Assault at gas station leads to death of Troy man
BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com
TROY — A Troy man has died following a dispute at a gas station in Detroit.
The victim is Samuel Spruill Jr., 44. The incident occurred at 3:09 p.m. June 27 in the 11600 block of East McNichols Road. There was allegedly an argument between the victim and Javonte Rayshawn Barber, 26, of Detroit. The dispute reportedly escalated as Barber punched Spruill in the face, causing him to fall and hit his head on the pavement.
Medics arrived on the scene and transported the victim to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.
An investigation by the Detroit Police Department led to Barber’s arrest a short time later. He has been charged with manslaughter.
Barber was arraigned on June 30 in 36th District Court before Magistrate Joseph Boyer and given a $100,000 cash/ surety bond with a GPS tether and house arrest.
At press time, the probable cause conference was scheduled for 8:30 a.m. July 10 and the preliminary examination was scheduled for 8:45 a.m. July 17, before Judge Shawn Jacque.
Barber did not have an attorney on record at press time.
Call Staff Writer Sarah Wright at (586) 498-1068.
ABOVE: A new exhibit at the Troy Historic Village explores the history of the Underground Railroad in Michigan. The traveling exhibit will next head to Ferndale in the fall.
Photo provided by Troy Historic Village
Italian heritage festival returning to Sterling Heights
BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com
STERLING HEIGHTS — An annual festival celebrating Italian heritage is returning to Sterling Heights.
Festa Italiana will return to Freedom Hill County Park, bringing three days of music, food and family fun to help celebrate the Italian community July 18-20.
“It’s a celebration of Italian heritage, of our food and drink and entertainment,” said Joe Ventimiglia, the organizer of the festival.
This year’s festival will feature national and local entertainment including musical performances, a Sunday morning Mass and a family fun zone with bounce houses, zip lines, bocce courts and more.
The festival will also have four contests, including meatball- and cannoli-eating contests, an Italian Queen contest and Italian Idol.
“Those who want to can sing and show what they’ve got,” Ventimiglia said.
Ventimiglia said the festival has been going on for more than 50 years.
“It’s the highlight of the summer for a lot of people, and it brings a lot of people who are not just Italian,” Ventimiglia said. “It brings a lot of people who just know that they’ll have a great time.”
The festival will open at 6 p.m. Friday, July 18, with a fireworks show at 10 p.m., and will continue from noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 19, and from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 20. Attendance is free, though parking will cost $10 per day, per vehicle.
For more information, including schedules of events and performances, visit iaccm.net/ festa-italiana.
Call Staff Writer Brian Wells at (248) 291-7637.
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Attendees of Festa Italiana at Freedom Hill County Park in Sterling Heights last year listen to music performed on the Lucido Family Stage.
NEWS & NOTES District accepts School of Choice applications
TROY — On June 17, the Troy School District Board of Education unanimously voted to open a limited number of Schools of Choice spots for students who reside in homes zoned for a school district in Oakland County.
The district will have openings for 25 kindergarten students and 25 first grade students for the 2025-26 school year. Applications are currently being accepted and will close at 4 p.m. July 22.
If there are more applications than available spots, an internal lottery will be held July 24, with results posted on the district website by the end of the day July 25.
To apply, visit troy.k12.mi.us/enrollment-k12/schools-of-choice. To learn more, email program coordinator Kathy Koncagul at kkoncagul@troy.k12.mi.us.
SHIELD’S TO HOST ANNUAL PIZZA BAKE-OFF
METRO DETROIT — Shield’s Restaurant and Pizzeria is hosting its annual summer Pizza Bake-Off Contest with proceeds benefitting Grace Centers of Hope in Pontiac.
From now through July 28, customers at the Troy location (1476 W. Maple Road), Southfield location (25101 Telegraph Road) and Detroit location (5057 Woodward Ave.) can submit their version of a prize-winning pizza.
One winner from each Shield’s location will receive a $100 Shield’s gift card and be entered into the Pizza Bake-Off contest.
At 6 p.m. Aug. 5, the three winners will gather at Shield’s in Troy along with a panel of local celebrity judges, including Charlie Langton (FOX 2 and WWJ), Ryan Ermani (FOX) and Kevin Deitz (WJR), who will sample the food and choose the winner.
The grand champion pizza designer will receive a $200 Shield’s gift card, and his or her pizza will be featured on the Shield’s menu for a week.
The public is invited and encouraged to attend the event and help support Grace Centers of Hope in Pontiac. For $10 per person, customers can sample all three pizzas and enjoy salad and soft drinks.
“We’ve been doing this in some fashion for a while now and the customers love it, especially the winner who gets to see his or her pizza on our menu,” said Paul Andoni, representative of Shield’s, in a press release.
“This contest always draws dozens of interesting and rather unusual recipe submissions, and it’s a delicious way to support a great organization like Grace Centers,” he continued. “We look forward to reading all the submissions each year – the crazier, the better! In the previous years, we received more than 500 recipes. Some were actually pretty interesting.”
For more information about Shield’s Summer Pizza Recipe Contest, call Andoni at (248) 637-3131 or visit shieldspizza.com.
Detroit Zoo hosts concert series
ROYAL OAK — Every Wednesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. July 9 to Aug. 27, the Detroit Zoo will be hosting the Wild Summer Nights concert series.
Wild Summer Nights offers three extra hours to explore the Detroit Zoo, including full access to habitats, buildings and attractions, and live music from local artists in the Main Picnic Grove.
New to this year, guests arriving after 6 p.m. on event nights can get reduced admission at the gate. No pre-purchase is needed; the prices are $13 for general admission and $12 for youth and seniors.
If you have been at the zoo all day on event days, the event is free with zoo admission. For more information, visit detroitzoo.org.
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so grateful to have my voice heard and recognized in this way.”
Brookfield Academy-Troy student Shiv Lohia Bunao was also announced as a winner in the essay category. His submission compared fairness to cookie-sharing and equality to an egg experiment in school.
“If there is freedom and equality everywhere, there’ll be no more wars,” Lohia wrote in the essay. “Everyone will be happy, and that’s the kind of world that will be beautiful and peaceful.”
Sangamitra Sivachandran Narmadha, from Martell Elementary School, was one of the winners for the art category.
Other contest winners include Kairav Joshi from West Bloomfield Middle School in the essay category, and Derek Flores from Blanche Sims Elementary School in Lake Orion, Zuri Earth from Cass Technical High School in Detroit, and Taylor A. Buens from Jardon Vocational School in Ferndale.
For more information, visit oakgov. com.
Call Staff Writer Sarah Wright at (586) 498-1068.
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The initiative is led by both the Birmingham Museum and the Oakland County Historical Commission, and partially funded by the Michigan Humanities Council, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Arts.
“People want this information, and there’s no time better than the present to acknowledge the bigger history of our shared heritage and the early Black history of Oakland County,” said Leslie Pielack, director of the Birmingham Museum, in an email.
“We now can tell real stories of real people that give a personal glimpse of this difficult time in our history,” Pielack said. “We can point to places right in our communities where individuals did what they could to resist and overcome the inhumanity of slavery.”
Pielack coordinated the project, working with researchers, historical societies, genealogists and educators. Pielack is also compiling the findings in an illustrated book that will be distributed at no cost to schools and libraries later this year.
The traveling exhibit is hosted for two months at a time in settings where the public can see it for free, like libraries and municipal buildings. Since the original version launched in January 2024, it has been seen by more than 85,000 people.
“People are amazed at our findings,” Pielack said. “They are drawn to the stories of the freedom seekers who faced such hardships trying to get to Canada, and the determined abolitionists who struggled to help them and end slavery. This project shows that these people made a difference, and they were right in our own backyard.”
Attendees can view the exhibit on Mondays, Tuesdays,
Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Troy Historic Village is located at 60 W. Wattles Road.
The exhibit is included with general admission: $7 per adult, $5 per senior, $5 per youth, and free for children younger than 6. Admission is also free to members of the Troy Historical Society. Thanks to a grant from the Troy Community Foundation, the Village is also offering two free lectures.
The first will take place at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 15. Billy WallWinkel, field curator at the Detroit Historical Society, will discuss how the city of Detroit, codenamed “Midnight,” was a vital station on the Underground Railroad.
The second presentation will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7. Heather Bruegl, curator of political and civic engagement at the Henry Ford, will discuss the important role that Indigenous people played in assisting others in the Underground Railroad.
“We’ve been hosting a summer exhibit for the last five years, and they are a great way for us to share history that is outside the scope of our historic buildings,” said Jen Peters, executive director of the Troy Historic Village, in a press release. “Temporary exhibits, like the Underground Railroad in Michigan, offer a new experience for returning visitors, too.
“This year, we were awarded a grant from Troy Community Foundation to offer additional programs for free to the public,” Peters added. “We hope this exhibit teaches people of all ages how they can play an important role in their community.”
The exhibit will travel to the Ferndale Public Library in September and October.
For more information, visit troyhistoricvillage.org.
Call Staff Writer Sarah Wright at (586) 498-1068.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
7A/ TROY TIMES • JULY 10, 2025
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
JULY 12
Troy Midsummer Bash: Free event includes roller skating, bounce houses, climbing tower, face painting, EMS vehicles, arts and crafts, and more, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois Road, and Stine Community Park, 241 Town Center Drive, rec.troymi.gov/midsummerbash
Hockey mentors: Free event for anyone with disability or challenge to learn hockey basics and how to skate, includes skate rental and on-ice buddies, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Buffalo Wild Wings Arena, 1819 E. Big Beaver Road in Troy, registration required, (248) 686-6740, hockeymentors@gmail.com, hockeymentors.net
JULY 17
‘Pontiac: The People, The Place, and Their Wheels’: Learn about city’s legacy of vehicle production, 2 p.m., Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road, monthly Thursday Teas program continues with “Enjoying the Ride: Michigan’s Inland Lake and River Excursion
Boats, 1835-2020” Aug. 28, register at troyhistoricvillage.org/programs/teas-at-two, (248) 524-3570
JULY 23
Learn about dangers of synthetic drugs: Hear from Southfield Police Chief Elvin Barren, Oak Park Police Director Steve Cooper, Oakland County Undersheriff Timothy Willis and Farmington Hills Police Chief John Piggott, community forum moderated by former WXYZ Channel 7 investigative reporter Ronnie Dahl, 5:308:30 p.m., Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road, (248) 796-5582, cityofsouthfield.com
AUG. 3
Troy Traffic Jam: Includes car show, tech talks, pedal car races and more, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Columbia Center, 201 W. Big Beaver Road, troyhistoricvillage.org/ troy-traffic-jam
AUG. 6
Blood drive: 1:30-5:30 p.m., Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital, 44201 Dequindre Road, (866) 642-5663, donate.michigan.versiti.org
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
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.
Summer Sensation concert series: Hear Rhythm Society Orchestra July 10, The BackBeats (The Beatles tribute) July 24, Sonic Freeway Aug. 7 and Thornetta Davis Aug. 21, also food trucks, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Stine Community Park, 241 Town Center in Troy, troymi.gov/ summerconcerts
Thursdays at Troy Historic Village: Open late until 7 p.m. during summer, special activities include guided tours, scavenger hunts and rental of immersive games on first Thursdays of month, yoga on second and fourth Thursdays of month, and history interpreters on site every third Thursday of month, 60 W. Wattles Road, see times at troyhistoricvillage.org
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
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
Heritage Concert Band of Troy practices: For adult musicians, 7 p.m. every first and third Wednesdays of See CALENDAR on page 13A
SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS
IMMIGRANTS THRIVE IN BUSINESS, SHARE AMERICAN CULTURE
BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com
The United States of America is the melting pot of people and cultures: a nation built on the dreams of people who came here from around the world, often to escape persecution.
Three business owners in C & G’s coverage area recently took the time to share their stories of how they found their dream through hard work, determination, and dedication in America.
‘If you apply yourself, you can make it’
Johnette Eggert, owner of Elite Bridal and Donate a Gown USA Int’l in Farmington Hills, came to the U.S. 30 years ago to escape the civil war in her native Liberia.
“I think it was the best decision they made for me,” Eggert said of her parents’ decision to bring her to the U.S.
She said she knows Africa and recalled seeing people get lined up and slaughtered in Liberia. She said people from Africa would be grateful just to be
here in the U.S. and to have the chance to obtain their dreams.
“It’s America, and the whole world fits in America. America is a big enough light. You go to Liberia, and people would give anything in the world to come here. Even if they’re sleeping on the street, they know that they can go to the church and get food. You can go and get a job. If you apply yourself, you can make it,” Eggert said.
She said entrepreneurship runs in her blood. Her parents founded the Richard M. Nixon Academy in 1965, a private school in Liberia for children in kindergarten through 12th grade. Eggert said she believes education is the key to success for anyone. She also strives to help provide food to the community by donating to Cares in Farmington Hills.
Through the bridal shop, Eggert said she hopes to help local youth continue their education by providing scholarships. She also wants to support the schools her parents started in Liberia, where a teacher makes $25 and a principal, $75.
It was her father’s kindness and generosity to those less fortunate that ultimately spared his life in
TOP: Johnette Eggert came to the U.S. from Liberia 30 years ago. She said owning a business was a dream of hers after working as a substitute teacher in Madison Heights and hearing girls say how they wished there was an affordable store where they could shop for highend dresses.
BOTTOM: Mariana Steganha said she and her husband, Rodrigo, decided to look into franchising their own Biggby Coffee business after the birth of their second child. Since coffee is such an important part of Brazilian culture, they thought it was the perfect type of business to get involved in.
Photos by Charity Meier
Sciatica Pain Doesn’t Stand a Chance: The Robot Helping Metro Detroit Heal
Innovative Therapy Ofers Lasting Relief
If you’ve been struggling with back pain or sciatica, you’re not alone—and now there’s a new reason for hope. A cutting-edge clinic in Metro Detroit is ofering innovative solutions in pain management through advanced technology, providing patients with enduring relief and transforming conventional approaches to treatment.
Robotic Precision Therapy Clinic (RPT Clinic), located in Troy, specializes in treating sciatica and chronic back pain by addressing the root cause of discomfort: tight, overworked muscles. These muscles, particularly the iliopsoas and piriformis, can compress the sciatic nerve when infamed, triggering pain that radiates from the lower back down the leg.
What sets RPT apart is its use of the RX2600 Therapeutic Robot—a state-of-the-art device designed to apply targeted static pressure along with gentle heat and vibration. This combination helps lengthen and relax deep muscles, restoring balance to the body’s structure and relieving pressure on the nerves.
“Many treatments only mask the symptoms,” says the clinic’s founder. “Our goal is to resolve the issue at its source, helping the body recover naturally without relying on pain medications or invasive procedures.”
Each patient begins with a comprehensive 90-minute assessment, during which a licensed therapist evaluates
posture, muscle imbalances, gait, and range of motion. From there, a personalized care plan is developed. Most patients begin to feel signifcant relief after just one 60minute session, and many experience full results within fve to ten visits.
Beyond just pain relief, RPT’s therapy improves mobility, posture, and performance—making it popular among athletes, busy professionals, and older adults alike. Whether you're an ofce worker sufering from poor posture or a weekend warrior recovering from injury, RPT’s science-backed approach is designed to help you feel and function better.
Unlike traditional massage or chiropractic treatments, the RX2600 robot ensures a consistent, precise application of pressure—more efcient than what human hands can deliver. This level of accuracy minimizes infammation and ensures safe treatment around sensitive nerve areas, making it ideal for sciatica patients.
Robotic Precision Therapy is non-invasive, drug-free, and tailored to each individual’s needs. It’s a promising option for those who’ve tried everything else and are ready to fnally break the cycle of chronic pain.
To learn more or schedule a consultation, visit www.RPTclinic.com or call (248) 250-9387. Relief might be closer—and more high-tech—than you think.
Join Victors Aviation Flight School first Grand Opening event and Summer Camp Tours this week
Victors Aviation Flight School welcomes the public to their rst grand opening event of their Aviation training facility located at the Troy Airport (KVLL) in Troy, Michigan. The community is invited to attend a celebratory Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Friday, July 11, 2025, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, marking a new local venue for aviation education and innovation.
Victors Aviation is located at 2676 Industrial Row Drive, south of Maple Road in Troy on the Oakland / Troy Airport.
The ceremony will include remarks from local of cials, school leadership, and industry partners, followed by the of cial Ribbon Cutting and tours of the new facility. Guests will get a rsthand look at the school’s ight simulators, aircraft, and training
spaces. Attendees will also have the chance to meet instructors and learn about a range of offerings, including ight training programs, summer camps, aviation experience events, and VIP packages. Light refreshments will be served.
“Victors Aviation Flight School is committed to training the next generation of pilots, professionals, and pioneers with excellence and integrity,” said Nathan Miller, Founder and President. “Our community outreach provides a ‘new front door to aviation’ through special offerings like our FOUR Summer Camps in July and August, Boys / Girls Scouts, birthday parties, Women and Girls In Aviation, experiential personal or professional group outings, and corporate teambuilding or offsite experiences. We’re excited to open our doors in Troy
and look forward to partnering with students, aviation leaders, and the community.”
They are still accepting enrollment to the Victors Aviation Summer Camps for students in grades 3 -12. They are available for four weeks this summer from mid-July to mid-August.
Whether you’re an aspiring pilot, aviation enthusiast, or local supporter, this is a unique opportunity to be part of this exciting launch in Michigan’s aviation landscape.
Can’t make it to the Ribbon Cutting?
Join them for the Victors Aviation Open House Celebration on Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm featuring facility tours, refreshments, and prize giveaways.
Visit victorsaviation.com or call 248-750-8900 for more information.
SUMMER CAMP
Victors Aviation will host our rst Summer Camp at Oakland/Troy Airport, with sessions starting in July 2025 for grades 3rd-12th.
Price = $595.00
Camp Sessions Run Monday-Friday 9AM-4PM 3rd grade - 7th grade Sessions are:
• July 28, 2025 – August 1, 2025
• August 11, 2025 – August 15, 2025
7th grade - 12th grade Sessions are:
• July 14, 2025 – July 18, 2025
• August 4, 2025 – August 9, 2025
Our Summer Camp will include:
• Top-notch STEAM curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering, Aviation, Mathematics)
• Daily hands-on ight practice in our simulators
• Learn from experts in the eld, including aviators, pilots, and industry personnel
• Exciting hands-on experiments and activities
• Lunch, snacks, and drinks are provided
Have questions or want more information? Email us: camp@victorsaviation.com
CRIME WATCH
Woman defrauded in phone scam
A 71-year-old woman from Whitfield Road told police that she received a call on June 24 from someone she thought was a representative from Xfinity, advising her that her bill was increasing.
The suspects said that if she bought two Target gift cards in the amount of $390, they would help her lower her bill. The victim purchased the gift cards and provided the codes to the suspects. The next day, the suspects asked for more gift cards.
The victim went to her bank and was told it was a scam.
Suspect extorts victim after accessing victim’s phone
On June 25 at 10:50 p.m., a 47-year-old victim from Crestline Drive reported that he clicked on a link in an email he received on his phone, and after clicking on the link, the victim received a text message informing him that an unknown suspect had remotely accessed his phone.
The suspect sent him media from his phone’s camera roll to prove he had access. The suspect then demanded money or he would distribute personal photos.
The victim sent $2,000 via PayPal and $500 in Apple gift cards to the suspect. After paying $2,500, the suspects continued to demand more money.
Verizon purchase leads to arrest
Officers were dispatched to the Verizon store at 636 W Big Beaver Road for a fraud that occurred at 1:45 p.m. June 22.
Employees reported that a man used a fake ID to purchase AirPod headphones and he was leaving in his vehicle. Upon arrival, officers observed the suspect vehicle — a 2023 Hyundai Kona — leaving the location. They initiated a traffic stop, and the driver of the vehicle was found to have a suspended license and multiple warrants for his arrest.
Officers spoke with employees at Verizon, who advised that the man came into the store to purchase AirPods and wanted to charge them to his Verizon account. After the transaction went through, he started asking about purchasing additional Apple products, which the sales associate found suspicious.
Verizon contacted the account holder and verified he did not make the purchase or give anyone permission to use his account.
The driver was arrested and transported to the Troy Police lock-up facility where he was charged with identity theft and driving while license suspended, revoked, denied — second offense.
Controlled substances found during traffic stop
At 10:29 p.m. June 26, officers stopped the driver of a 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche for multiple traffic violations around East 14 Mile and John R roads.
Officers spoke with the driver — a 44-year-old Detroit man — and found the vehicle to have no insurance and an expired registration.
The vehicle was impounded. During a search of the vehicle, officers located 14 pills of amphetamine dextroamphetamine, stored in a cigarette pouch. The driver was unable to produce a prescription for the pills.
He was arrested and transported to the Troy Police lock-up facility for processing.
Inebriated driver arrested after crash
Officers were dispatched to the area of North Adams Road and Chestnut Hill Drive for a single-vehicle crash around 1:10 a.m. June 28.
Upon arrival, officers observed a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu with heavy crash damage from hitting a tree. Officers spoke with the driver — a 20-year-old Birmingham man — and noted his eyes were bloodshot and glassy, his speech was slurred and he was unsteady on his feet.
The driver was evaluated by paramedics and he declined transport to the hospital. He was asked to perform several sobriety evaluations, which he did, but the officers noted he performed poorly. He refused to submit to a preliminary breath test.
The driver was arrested and transported to the Troy Police lock-up facility, where he was read his chemical test rights and agreed to submit to a breath test, which returned with results of 0.152% and 0.155%. The case was forwarded to the Detective Bureau for appropriate charges.
— Sarah Wright
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
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
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BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
There is a large group of micro/mini car owners nationwide who meet occasionally to bond over the unique vehicles they own.
They travel across state lines for activities geared toward quirky cars, funny stories and camaraderie.
Jim Golomb, of Northfield, Illinois, is one such car buff. He just organized the fourth annual Meet in the Middle Micro Car/Mini Car 2025. Micro/mini car owners from Ohio, Wisconsin, Georgia, Kentucky, New Mexico and more trailered their vintage vehicles and met up June 20-21 in Macomb County.
Marty and Marybeth Abramson, for instance, made the trip with their 1971 British Bond Bug all the way from Niagara Falls, New York. Jeff Lane, of Nashville, Tennessee, brought three mini cars along for the ride. Lane felt right at home with the other micro car fanatics: he owns the Lane Motor Museum in Nashville.
A microcar usually has three or four wheels with an engine smaller than 700 cubic centimeters. Types of microcars include bubble cars, cyclecars, Invacars, quadricycles and voiturettes.
Meet in the Middle was supposed to kick-start with an outdoor barbecue June 20 at Brandenburg Park in Chesterfield Township. However, because of unpredictable weather, the group brought the hot dogs and potato salad indoors to the Tru by Hilton Hotel in Chesterfield Township.
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TOP LEFT: John Golomb, of Northfield, Illinois, poses with his 1955 Messerschmitt. He coordinated the events for the micro/mini drivers. BELOW: Marty and Marybeth Abramson, of Niagara Falls, New York, brought their 1971 British Bond Bug to the fourth annual Meet in the Middle Micro Car/Mini Car 2025.
ABOVE: The Amphicar, designed by Hans Trippel, is a vehicle that operates on land and water. BOTTOM LEFT: Jeff Lane, of Nashville, Tennessee, unloads one of three mini cars. Lane, who owns the Lane Motor Museum in Nashville, drove his 1958 Vespa to Sanders Chocolate & Ice Cream Shoppe in Clinton Township June 20. Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
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Eggert said the business was a dream of hers after working as a substitute teacher in Madison Heights for many years and hearing girls repeatedly say how they wished there was an affordable store where they could shop for high-end dresses.
“I had a dream and for months and months, I kept thinking about the dream, and I kept thinking about the vision, and what I would hear the students say about how they wished they had a place that was fancy and had a set up that wasn’t like a thrift store, but still be getting a resale item that was high end, and I was like, ‘I can do that.’ And here it is,” she said.
‘The feeling of brightness and happiness was the first feeling I had’ Jenny Wu, who owns three Chinese
restaurants, came to the U.S. as a child in 1981 to escape political turmoil in her native China. Her family was labeled as traitors to the country by the Communist Party.
“There was a lot of changes. I noticed the streets were brighter. The streetlights just made it seem like America was really beautiful,” Wu said of her initial impression of America. “Back in the day in China wasn’t like how it is now. They didn’t allow people to have lights or have anything really. The streets were always dark at night. So that alone, just entering into the United States, the feeling of brightness and happiness was the first feeling I had.”
She said initially, a language barrier caused her family to struggle with employment for a while. She said they only came to the U.S. with approximately $30 and two suitcases. Eventually, her mom started one of the restaurants Wu owns with a friend in order to help her godson get a green card. However, her mom, a pianist, did not really care for the stress of the restaurant business, and her mom’s godson didn’t care for it, either. So Wu, who had gone to school at the University of Michigan for organizational studies, which incorporates business with psychology, ultimately took over the business and expanded it. At one point, she owned four restaurants across metro Detroit: JJ Crab House and Lucky Kitchen, in Ann
Arbor; Sapporo Hibachi Steakhouse and Sushi, in Livonia; and her largest one, Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse, in Novi. After 13 years in Novi, she closed the restaurant this year but still maintains her other locations.
Wu said she has faced some challenges as an immigrant business owner over the years, especially when there was the SARS epidemic, which originated from Hong Kong.
“SARS was a big challenge for me. A lot of people didn’t want to come eat Chinese food,” said Wu. “Also, back in 1993 when I started it, a lot of people saw Chinese food as really unhealthy. So yeah, there’s always challenges.”
‘This is something that, at one point, my kids can be part of it’
Mariana Steganha co-owns the Biggby
Coffee franchise location in Lathrup Village with her husband, Rodrigo.
Originally from Brazil, she came to the U.S. with her husband, who had a temporary work assignment in 2016. She said he was offered a full-time position with his company in the U.S., and ultimately, they ended up staying stateside.
Steganha said that after the birth of her second child, they decided that a traditional 9-5 job was not something that was suitable for her anymore. They decided to look into franchising their own business. Steganha said their neighbor is the area representative for Biggby franchise locations and asked if they were interested in opening one. Since coffee is such an important part of Brazilian culture, they thought it was the perfect type of business to get involved in.
The June 21 agenda was to tour Stahls Auto Museum in Chesterfield Township, drive over to Selfridge Military Air Museum in Harrison Township, and have dinner at the Sugarbush Tavern in Chesterfield Township. The parade of cars also headed to Sanders Chocolate & Ice Cream Shoppe in Clinton Township Friday night.
“I’m glad to be here among friends. This is what it’s all about,” Golomb, 75, said. “I grew up in Saginaw and my family worked for General Motors. Cars were my thing. I enjoyed them. I like unusual cars.”
Golomb can’t get enough of his 1955 Messerschmitt.
“It’s a two-seater. There’s a front and
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The convoy of micro/mini cars heads to Sanders Chocolate & Ice Cream Shoppe in Clinton Township June 20.
and programs, as well as opportunities to develop young people’s leadership abilities.
“Service is at the heart of every Kiwanis club, no matter where in the world it’s located,” reads the group’s website, noting that members hold 150,000 service projects and raise nearly $100 million each year. “By working together, members achieve what one person cannot accomplish alone.”
The fundraiser was held at Troy Historic Village and included wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, entertainment, a silent auction, raffles, and opportunities to learn about the Kiwanis Club’s assistance mission.
“For the last three years, we have been working with the Troy Kiwanis as the venue for their annual fundraiser,” said Jen Peters, executive director of the Troy Historic Village, in an email. “We were thrilled to see the best attendance yet this year and are honored to be part of their work with teens and mental health.
“I really appreciated hearing about the work they are supporting in our local schools,” Peters added. “We’ve already penciled in May 15 for next year’s event, and
I hope more people will join us for a nice evening at the Village that supports a good cause!”
Proceeds for the event went towards youth mental health counseling sessions, associated with the KIT Mental Health Program, to help underserved students in need of financial aid. “KIT” stands for “Kiwanis Inspired Teens.”
Since the KIT Fund launch, more than 100 mental health counseling sessions have been covered by donations.
“In Michigan, nearly 60% of teens experiencing depression cannot access help — a truly alarming statistic,” said Colleen Reveley, with the ARISE Counseling & Training Institute, in a press release. “Families seeking mental health assistance often face significant barriers, including long wait times, limited in-person availability and overwhelming financial burdens.”
She said the fund helps eliminate those barriers.
“This initiative enables and empowers youth in our community to move towards wellness and to heal during such a critical time in their lives,” Reveley said. “We are grateful for Kiwanis’ commitment to our community and our youth.”
For more information, visit k06542. site.kiwanis.org.
Call Staff Writer Sarah Wright at (586) 498-1068.
Summer Study Camp in the Oasis holds ribbon cutting
Chaldean American Ladies of Charity was formed in 1961 when 20 refugee and immigrant women sought to support other families and individuals in rebuilding their lives. The CALC’s mission today is to provide programs that guide, support and empower individuals to achieve self-sufficiency with dignity and hope.
The UC Oasis is a newly created green space behind the United Community Family Services-CALC building that provides a safe, welcoming and functional outdoor environment for community programming. Summer Study Camp in the Oasis held a ribbon cutting on June 17. This new program will combat the summer learning slide for more than 50 children and combat childhood hunger by sending them home with a week’s worth of healthy snacks and meals every week.
UC Oasis is located at 2033 Austin Drive in Troy. Call (248) 528-0130 for more information or visit ucfamilyservices.org.
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back seat. What I like most is sharing the cars with other people, letting kids see them and letting adults see them,” he said. “They’re fun. They’re unique. They’re different.”
Golomb also owns a 1957 BMW Isetta and a 1930 Rolls Royce Phantom One.
One reason for the Brandenburg Park barbecue was so that a small group of local Amphicar owners could make a splash in Lake St. Clair. That fell through, but International Amphicar Owners Club members still met up with the group at the hotel.
The Amphicar, designed by Hans Trippel, operates on land and water. According to the website rarehistoricalphotos.com, the Amphicar was manufactured in West Germany and first appeared in the U.S. at the 1961 New York Auto Show. The website states the Amphicar’s engine was mounted at the rear of the vehicle, driving the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. On the water, the same engine drives a pair of reversible propellers at the rear with a second gear lever engaging forward or reverse drive.
Fraser resident Chuck Reiner, 70, owns a 1968 blue Amphicar.
“It’s all my wife’s fault,” he joked. “She
saw an Amphicar at the Woodward Dream Cruise.”
His wife, Deanna, thought it would be the ideal vehicle to take up north.
“I did end up finding one. I take it to a lot of car shows whenever possible and on Lake St. Clair. You can seat two people in the front and three people in the back,” Reiner said. “On water, it felt very unnatural at first. You’re driving your car into the water. After you’ve done it a couple times, it feels enjoyable. It takes forever to get up to speed. We go on all kinds of rivers, lakes, all over the place in different states.”
The Reiners trailer the car to Florida in the winter to meet other IAOC members for some water time.
“We have members throughout the country and throughout the world,” Reiner said.
Other IAOC members Tom Hurley, of Fair Haven, and Jeff McKeown, of Chesterfield Township, attended Meet in the Middle. McKeown has a 1964 Amphicar he takes out often with his significant other, Sandra Shenduk. McKeown morphed into owning the vehicle after his uncle sent him a photo in one.
“It’s just awesome. We get together in the summer and go to Lake St. Clair. We can travel in the shallow areas and by the bays and hang out with the boaters and go swim-
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ming,” McKeown said. “Little kids love it.”
“We get so many people stop what they’re doing and take a picture of the car,” Shenduk said.
Rumor has it that even singer Uncle Kracker once snapped a photo of them. Harsens Island in St. Clair County is a favorite spot for Shenduk, and McKeown has even medaled at the Algonac boat show. Not content with just owning one vintage model, McKeown also has a 1948 Crosley wagon.
Hurley said he purchased his 1964 red Amphicar from George Gray, an announcer from “The Price Is Right” who also hosted the “Weakest Link” game show.
Although the Amphicar “doesn’t go very fast, everyone loves it. Everyone is waving at you. Everyone is looking at you,” Hurley said. “I’ve swam out of it. The first time driving it was a little scary. We’ve been to Lake Michigan. We trailer them and go all over. Just putzing along, it’s relaxing to me.”
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“My husband thought it was a good idea to own a business and long term, we would have more time for our family, too,” Steganha said. “This is something that, at one point, my kids can be part of it.”
They opened the franchise in November 2024. She said she really has enjoyed getting to know the community through the business.
Like Wu, Steganha said that the biggest challenge she had when coming to the country was the language barrier. She said her husband spoke the language well, but she didn’t. She did, however, have a foundational understanding of the written language and was able to learn it by submersion with her first job in the U.S.
“I got to learn how to communicate. I had to face challenges like talking to people over the phone, especially angry customers, with some delayed orders, for
example. So you know customer service, so I was the first one to take the heat,” she said. “So that brought me a lot of experience. For me, when I’m here at the cashier talking to people, that’s something that I really appreciate because it’s how everything started for me when I started my career path.
“I like that, and people get curious and say, ‘Hey, where are you from? I noticed your accent,’ and we start to get to know each other,” Steganha said.
She said getting to know the community and her staff is her favorite part of owning the coffee shop. She said she has learned a lot from both her customers and her staff.
Wu has been in the restaurant industry for years and said that her Novi customers have continued to frequent her Livonia locations. Eggert and Steganha, who recently opened their businesses, said that they just want people to know they exist.
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Werenka is currently pursuing a master’s degree in American history through a program at Gettysburg College titled, “Fate of the American Constitution, 1787-1937.”
“I will be attending a one-month intensive at Georgetown University next summer; I’ve been calling it a Constitutional Conclave,” Werenka said via email. “During the James Madison Fellowship Summer Institute … I will be working with James Madison Fellows from around the country, learning from some of America’s best Constitutional scholars, and visiting important historical sites such as Independence Hall and the National Constitution Center.”
He and other Fellows will be involved in events for the America250 celebration throughout the next year.
“I am very excited that I will be in Washington, D.C. next summer to celebrate our country’s 250th birthday,” he said.
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