7/24/25 Troy Times by C & G Newspapers

Council approves $137 million bond proposal for November ballot

BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com

TROY — The Troy City Council has approved putting a capital bond proposal on the ballot this fall, which will fund improvements for a slate of city amenities if approved by voters Nov. 4. The council approved the ballot language

6-1, with Mayor Pro Tem Mark Gunn voting against the proposal.

The proposal is for $137 million over 20 years, including $75 million for a library project, $35 million for streets, $17 million for parks and recreation, and $10 million for public safety.

The estimated millage that would be levied

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ABOVE: On Nov. 4, voters will decide whether they want a new library building, part of a $137 million bond proposal that also includes a variety of other city projects.

Troy student recognized for medical research at national science fair

BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com

TROY — Arnav Sharma, a sophomore from International Academy East, was among the top winners at a national science fair, presenting research he believes could help patients diagnosed with ALS, a neurodegenerative disease.

The Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair, or ISEF, was held May 10-16 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. The event is run by the nonprofit Society for Science, based in Washington, D.C.

Eligible participants included students across the U.S. in grades nine through 12 who won a top prize at a local, regional, state or national science fair.

Sharma and his group — Aryav Das, from Indiana, and Samarth Dunakhe, from Arizona — competed in the Computational Biology and Bioinformatics category, taking first place.

Their presentation was titled, “The Novel Role of KRT Proteins as Biomarkers See SCIENCE on page 15A

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

SECOND FRONT PAGE

Troy students receive public safety scholarships

Landscaping project

approved for I-75 and Big Beaver

BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com

TROY — The Troy City Council recently approved multiple contracts related to landscape improvements around Interstate 75 and Big Beaver Road.

Approval was unanimous at the June 9 meeting, in which the council awarded a contract for nearly $1.8 million to Warren Contractors & Developers, Inc, for work on the upper embankment of the project area.

The council also awarded a contract for an estimated $225,000 to OHM Advisors, a firm that will handle matters such as construction administration and observation, layout/staking and materials testing.

BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com

TROY — Four students from the Troy area won a combined $3,000 in scholarships to study public safety fields, following in the footsteps of their parents who are also first responders.

Madison Galich, Dean Gobler, Olivia Kimble and Addison Pokley will each receive $750 by way of the Satterfield First Responder Scholarship, an endowment fund administered by the Troy Community Foundation.

The fund was first established in 2023 to provide support to Troy residents pursuing higher education and academy certifications in public safety fields.

The fund also provides financial opportunities for Troy programs focused on developing interest in those fields, such as police and fire youth explorer programs. There are also educational scholarships available for

See LANDSCAPING on page 22A See SCHOLARSHIPS on

For more details and parking information, please visit troymi.gov/summerconcerts.

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Troy Police Capt. Andy Satterfield and Troy Community Foundation Board Chair Karen Greenwood present checks to Troy students Dean Gobler, Olivia Kimble, Madison Galich and Addison Pokley, winners of the 2025 Satterfield First Responder Scholarship.

The coming months will see extensive landscaping work done to the upper embankments of I-75 and Big Beaver Road.

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

Planning Commission recommends ‘street vacation’

BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com

TROY — At its meeting July 8, the Troy Planning Commission unanimously approved a “street vacation” request, in which the city transfers its interest in a right of way — such as a public street, walkway or alley — to private owners.

In this case, the area in question is a portion of Deerfield Drive, located near Gatwick Drive in Edenderry Subdivision No. 1. Deerfield Drive itself was constructed and stubbed into a vacant parcel when the subdivision was first developed in 1995.

“The street was developed, but it’s only 85 feet long and it’s a street to nowhere,” said Brent Savidant, Troy’s director of community development.

The applicants for the street vacation are John Standkrauff, Sharron Cupelli, and Bhavesh and Shraddha Shah. They are residents of the Gatwick Drive area.

With the street vacation granted, they assume ownership and maintenance responsibilities for the area, with the land divided down the centerline, per standard practice.

The paved street and sidewalks within the Deerfield Drive right of way will be removed and replanted with turf grass and plants.

“We still have some questions to be answered and some things to be ironed out, but I think that can be easily done. So, we look forward to a finished project,” Standkrauff said.

“If you’d like our commitment that we’ll never build on there, we won’t build on there and we can’t, because there’s a storm drain that goes right down the middle,” he added. “So, we have no other plans for that area other than having it be beautiful, and having grass and maybe a few really nice trees, and just enjoying it for our own personal use.”

In situations where there are storm drains and sanitary lines, the law requires that easements are retained for the sake of utility maintenance.

“This looks pretty straightforward to me,” said Tyler Fox, a Planning Commission member. “I think it would be a great addition to the neighborhood.”

While the Planning Commission’s decision was unanimous, the Troy City Council will have the final say, at a meeting date yet to be determined.

For more information, visit troymi.gov.

Call Staff Writer Sarah Wright at (586) 498-1068.

Scholarships

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children of first responders already serving the Troy community.

This year, the foundation partnered with the Rotary Club of Troy, with the club providing an additional $2,000 toward funding the scholarship program.

In a press release, Troy Police Capt. Andy Satterfield said he is very pleased with the selections for this year’s scholarships.

“All four students are children of Troy first responders, and one of them will be entering the Police Academy next May,” Satterfield said.

“I’m excited to see this scholarship continue to grow and support the future of public safety in Troy,” he said. “This is the second year for the Satterfield First Responder Scholarship program, and I’m very proud of the positive impact it’s already having.”

Applications were accepted until May, and the scholarships were awarded by a committee.

In a series of emails, the recipients expressed their gratitude.

“I am very proud that my father is a Troy police captain, and I feel that I’ve learned much in terms of my morals and values from him,” Gobler said. “This scholarship will prove very helpful in helping me and my family pay for my attendance at Saginaw Valley State University, without needing to take out expensive student loans.”

Pokley had a similar story.

“Receiving the Satterfield scholarship means a lot to me,” Pokley said. “Growing up in a house with not just one but two parents in law enforcement — both Troy police officers — has made me really appreciate and work hard for what I have, and this was truly an honor to receive.”

The students received their scholarship checks during a meeting of the Rotary Club of Troy at the Stage Nature Center July 2.

For more information, visit www.troycf.org.

Call Staff Writer Sarah Wright at (586) 498-1068.

5A/ TROY TIMES • JULY 24, 2025

Shir Tikvah to offer summer programs for families

TROY — Congregation Shir Tikvah, at 3900 Northfield Parkway in Troy, will offer multiple summer outreach programs for families with young children this August and September.

The programs include “Popsicles in the Park,” 2:30 p.m. Aug. 10 at Troy’s Boulan Park; “Camp Tikvah Weekend,” Aug. 22-24 in Lexington on the shores of Lake Huron, with registration required by Aug. 10 at shirtikvah.org; “Shabbat Under the Stars,” at 6:15 p.m. Sept. 5; and “First Sundae of Family Ed,” 9:30 a.m. to noon Sept. 7.

For more information, visit shirtikvah.org.

Bianca’s Haven fundraiser returns

TROY — The 2025 Bianca’s Haven fundraiser, supporting survivors of human trafficking, will take place 6-10 p.m. Aug. 9 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton, 850 Tower Drive.

The theme for this year’s event is “Adult Prom with a Twist.” Attendees will wear prom attire paired with their favorite tennis shoes. There will be a decorative tennis shoe contest, a 360-degree photo booth, music, food and more.

Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard will be the keynote speaker. Cynthia Brown, with the trafficking unit of the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office, will also be present, as will Karen Moore, executive director with Sanctum House, accompanied by a graduate who will share her survival journey.

Tickets are $110. For more information, visit biancashaven.org.

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.

METRO DETROIT — July is Vehicle Theft Prevention Month, and AAA said that drivers can take proactive steps to protect their vehicles.

More than 850,000 vehicles were stolen nationwide in 2024. AAA encourages drivers to lock their vehicles, stow valuables out of sight, and park in well-lit areas.

Never leave spare keys inside the vehicle. Also be sure to keep all personal items and other valuables out of sight.

Use steering wheel or brake pedal locks to deter would-be thieves. Apply theft deterrent decals and install audible alarm systems for an additional layer of security.

Enable smart key functions and consider fuse cut-offs or kill switches to make the vehicle more difficult to steal. Fuel pump or starter disablers and the use of wireless ignition authentication also help. Some systems also employ telematics, which combine GPS and wireless technologies to allow remote monitoring of a vehicle. If the vehicle is moved, the system will alert the owner, and the vehicle can be tracked via computer.

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Family ties drive local auto repair shops

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

When Bill Griffin, who owns Griffin’s Neighborhood Auto Clinic in Farmington Hills, injured his back in 2009, he was unable to work for a period of time.

The shop had only been open for two years, so his younger brother, Tom Griffin, stepped in to handle the business until Griffin got back on his feet.

“Had it not been for my brother the shop would have failed,” Griffin said.

Griffin’s Neighborhood Auto Clinic, located at 23905 Freeway Park Dr., offers many services. Talented staff members offer auto repair; suspension, steering and alignment; cooling system and engine repair; brake services and more on everyday cars as well as classic cars and hot rods.

Family ties are a main reason why Griffin’s Neighborhood Auto Clinic has been a success. Along with his brother’s help, Griffin’s two daughters, Kelsey and Hannah, worked at the front counter of the shop after school. Doing clerical work and running for parts were among their many responsibilities. They also had to remember working with their dad came with boundaries.

“When you’re here, I’m your boss and not your dad,” he reminded them.

His daughters are now married with their own families and careers and no longer work at the shop. Their presence

TOP RIGHT: Chris Harris, fourth from right, and his daughter next to him, help carry on the family business of Midas Auto Service and Tires that Chris’ dad, Gil, started in 1990 with encouragement from Gil’s wife, Patricia.

BOTTOM RIGHT: Randy Booden, right, opened B&B Collision in Royal Oak with his dad Bill Booden July 1, 1977. One year later, Randy Booden’s sister Wendy Tomassi, center, joined the family business and keeps the operation running smoothly as office manager. Although not a family member, Randy Booden credits manager Nick Olsowy, left, for “making his life so much better,” and said, “He’s such a good worker.”

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Valkyrie Vets Brings In-Home Comfort and Care to Oakland County’s

Pets – and

Their People

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Dr. Naomi Fleischmann, founder and lead practitioner of Valkyrie Vets, saw a need in the community for a different kind of veterinary experience — one that honors both the emotional well-being of pets and the convenience of their owners.

“The huge benefit of a mobile veterinary service is the decrease in stress for the pets,” said Dr. Fleischmann. “There’s no anxiety about getting into the car or the carrier, no unfamiliar

For owners of exotic pets, such as reptiles, birds or small mammals, the mobile approach offers even more beneﬁts.

“One of the many services that we offer for exotics includes enclosure evaluations,” Fleischmann said. “We take the time to look at their habitat, measure temperatures and UV bulb output, and help owners adjust their enclosures to provide the healthiest environment possible.

“Much of exotic animal care is about good husbandry — helping people understand the specific needs of their pets. Being mobile allows us to tailor our advice to the actual environment the pet lives in, which makes a huge difference.”

One of Valkyrie Vets’ most meaningful services is in-home euthanasia. When the time comes to say goodbye, many families ﬁnd comfort in letting their

Autumn-Joy Kendricks is a licensed veterinary technician and a member of the Valkyrie Vets team who knows ﬁrsthand what experiencing a pet’s transition in a comfortable environment means for the animals, and their human companions.

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For Dr. Fleischmann and her team, it’s about more than medicine — it’s about fostering trust, building relationships and protecting the bond between humans and animals.

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is missed, and their hard work over the years added to the growth of the family business.

“They did bring a good element to the shop and a little more of a draw. They played an integral role in building the company,” Griffin said. “We were one big family working here.”

His ex-wife also was heavily involved in the family business and Griffin said she deserves much of the credit for helping to build Griffin’s Neighborhood Auto Clinic. For many years, Griffin, an Automotive Service Excellence master certified technician, worked for other people and used that experience to open up his own garage. He likes the variety the business brings.

“Every day is a different day,” Griffin said. “You never know what you’re going to do from day to day.”

‘I’d do it again in a heartbeat’

Family bonds also added strength at B&B Collision, located at 919 South Main St., in Royal Oak.

On July 1, 1977, Randy Booden and his father, Bill Booden, went into business together. They had both been working for different car dealerships and when Bill asked

his son if he wanted to start a family business, Booden told him, “You bet.” They took their passion for cars and created B&B Collision, a family-owned auto repair facility offering a number of services including collision repair. Nearly 50 years ago, Royal Oak looked a lot different than it does today.

“It was a ghost town,” Booden said.

But the Boodens settled on Main Street because of the other auto-related businesses they neighbored with, including a transmission shop and a radiator store. B & B Collision employs a number of experienced and highly-trained certified technicians. The state-of-the-art repair facility, managed by Nick Olsowy, uses high-tech equipment.

One year after B&B Collision opened for business, they recruited Booden’s sister, Wendy Tomassi, to work as the office manager. Even on their busiest days, they are able to separate the work they do from their personal lives. Depending on each person’s strengths, the family members took on different roles.

“I guess just being familiar with the other person, you know how to work with them,” Booden said. “We knew how to leave the shop and leave the work here. Outside the shop, we didn’t talk about business. What we talked about was family.”

But working with family also brought challenges.

“We have our differences of opinion. We

were able to work it out,” Booden said. “We can put everything out on the table, sit there and yell at each other, and 10 minutes later we’re fine. You can move forward.”

The trio worked together for many years until Bill retired. He passed away in 2008, and Booden and Tomassi carry on his legacy.

“He’s the one who taught me to be the person I am today,” Booden said. “I love it. I’d do it again in a heartbeat.”

Family bonds

Gil Harris opened up a family business when he found himself unemployed in 1990. He and his wife, Patricia, attended a franchise show and a new career was born when Gil opened Midas Auto Service and Tires at Eight Mile Road and Van Dyke Avenue in Warren 35 years ago.

“I didn’t know anything about the automotive world,” Gil said. “I knew how to deal with people.”

He worked 60- to 70-hour weeks, determined to make sure the business was profitable. Patricia encouraged her husband all along.

“She was confident in me. She was all for it. I was scared to death,” Gil remembered. “You put every ounce of your money and security into others’ lives and hope and pray like hell that it works.”

The gamble paid off because the family, including their son, Chris, was able to

open four different Midas locations over the years with several highly skilled staff members. That first year, Gil was named National Rookie of the Year for Midas.

With support from Patricia and Chris, Gil eventually sold two of the shops and continues to operate two locations: 2995 E. Big Beaver Road in Troy, and 41300 Garfield Road in Clinton Township.

“I actually enjoy what I do,” Gil said. “It was a learning process. The franchise (representatives) helped. I know how to hire people that have anything to do with cars, oil changes to air conditioners, changing engines. I had to be able to provide security in their jobs. That’s what we do. My wife did the financial part, and I operated the hiring. I’m very happy.”

Currently, Chris is the general manager of the family franchise. He got his start running the Detroit location and fit right in with the automotive world. Gil is “mostly retired” and Patricia is “fully retired.” They are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary this year. Working together proved positive for the Harris family, including Chris’ children.

“We always got along. We got along very well,” Gil said. “That doesn’t mean we don’t have some issues along the way. We sit down and work through the issues and come to an agreement on what needs to be done. It’s not always easy. Everyone is entitled to their opinions. Everyone has to find common ground.”

new library and improvements to roads, parks and other amenities, the proposal would also upgrade equipment for public safety divisions including police and fire.

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the first year is 1.1327 mills. The city collects $1 for every $1,000 of a property’s taxable value, multiplied by the millage rate.

As an example, a home with a taxable value of $175,000 would see its taxes increase by $198 per year, or $16.52 per month.

Officials have been considering various projects since the start of the year, discussing the city’s financial options and debating areas to prioritize.

“We discussed all the different capital needs of the city … and council consensus was they’re interested in moving forward

with a capital bond proposal for the various needs in the city of Troy,” said Frank Nastasi, the city manager.

One project is a new library building, spanning three stories and about 90,000 square feet. The current building is 50,000 square feet.

The firm Rethinking Libraries was hired in 2023 to analyze the library and consider improvements there. The firm studied around 2,700 survey responses from library staff and community members regarding the state of the library.

The group strongly suggested that a new library was needed to accommodate patrons who want more space and recreational programs.

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In January, HBM Architects was awarded the contract to draft a design and estimate costs for a new building, which they presented to the council in June. The total project cost was estimated at roughly $75.8 million.

Other areas that would be covered by the bond proposal include road improvements on streets such as Wattles Road and Coolidge Road; improving parks and recreational facilities; enhancing amenities like the Troy Community Center and the Troy Farm; and the addition of more parks, trails, athletic courts and other amenities.

Upgrades to public safety services are also included, including fire apparatus equipment, police body cameras, and other tools and technology.

City Councilmember Theresa Brooks said the city doesn’t have adequate funds to cover the needs of its aging infrastructure.

“The cost of everything has gone up, and I think everybody can understand that … but our tax base or our tax rate essentially has stayed relatively stagnant, and so we’re trying to do more with the same amount of money, and at some point, you just don’t have enough,” Brooks said. “So, we’re just at a point that we have to do this in order to continue to provide resources and the things that residents would like.”

City Councilmember David Hamilton said Troy has one of the lowest tax rates in the area.

“We spend less per resident than most equivalent, similar, comparable communities to us,” Hamilton said. “We need this bond or we’re not going to be able to deliver. No city could deliver the quality of service that resi-

dents here want at the current revenue level.”

Mayor Ethan Baker said the time is right for the proposal.

“The reality is … this city built up very fast in the ‘70s, ‘80s, and into the ‘90s a little bit, and what that means is all those buildings are going to fall apart at the same time,” Baker said. “And I think our city staff has done an amazing job of evaluating all of our public facilities over the year and prioritizing — sometimes in a pinch — on where our money needs to be spent to keep things going along.”

Gunn was the sole “no” vote on the proposal. He said he wanted each of the projects covered in the proposal to stand on its own, with more feedback from the community.

“Since we’ve started this discussion on the bond … I’ve had a different take on how to approach this bond,” Gunn said. “I support investment in Troy. I mean, this has

been my home for 40 years. I support the improvements for library, for roadways, police department, Department of Public Works, and I know these are critical assets that impact the quality of our residents’ life … today and for generations to come. But I also believe strongly in a citizen’s choice.”

Gunn said the bond should be split into smaller issues.

“The current proposal combines $75 million for the library and $62 million — you know, for the roads, for the police, for DPW improvements,” Gunn noted. “And I support efforts to improve our community, but I believe it’d be more respectful to our residents — and more consistent with democratic values — to present these two issues as a separate bond.”

For more information, visit troymi.gov. Call Staff Writer Sarah Wright at (586) 498-1068.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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JULY 25

Fire family plan: Prepare for emergency with Troy firefighter Keith Young, also check out fire truck, 7-8 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 5500 N. Adams Road in Troy, ststephenstroy.org

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. 5

Pizza Bake-Off Contest: Sample three recipes made by previously-awarded customers and watch celebrity judges name grand champion, $10 fee also includes salad and soft drinks with proceeds benefitting Grace Centers of Hope in Pontiac, 6 p.m., Shield’s, 1476 W. Maple Road in Troy, facebook.com/shieldspizza

Health & Housing Summer Fest: Free expo for Oakland County residents, includes health, breastfeeding and housing resources, backpack giveaway and raffle, vision screenings, exams and glasses for ages 4-21, dental screenings for kids entering kindergarten, vaccine clinic for all ages, opportunities to enroll in WIC, nutrition and home-visiting nursing, and health screenings and basic ear exam, also bounce house (must wear socks), splash pad and playground, 11

a.m.-2 p.m., Normandy Oaks Park, 4234 Delemere Blvd. in Royal Oak, (800) 848-5533, oakgov.info/ hhsfest

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

AUG. 7

Widowed Friends dinner: 5 p.m., McVee’s Pub & Grub, 1129 E. Long Lake Road in Troy, RSVP to Louise at (248) 338-6743 by Aug. 6, widowedfriends.com

AUG. 10

Relay for Life: Benefits American Cancer Society Relay For Life of South Oakland County, includes games, activities and entertainment, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak, relayforlife. org/southoaklandmi

AUG. 16-17

Old-Time Radio Show: Hear actors perform scripts from shows like “Buck Rogers,” “Flash Gordon” and “The Planet Man” with accompanying live piano and sound effects, desserts and refreshements at intermission, 7 p.m. Aug. 16 and 2 p.m. Aug. 17, Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road, (248) 524-3570, troyhistoricvillage.org

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.

AUG. 17

Free Mall: Gently used clothing giveaway for all ages, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Calvary Chapel of Oakland County, 1975 E. Long Lake Road in Troy, (248) 457-9673

ONGOING

‘Spring Awakening’: Story about love, suicide and other struggles youth face but told during late 1800s in Germany, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays Aug. 1-17, Ridgedale Players, 205 W. Long Lake Road in Troy, ridgedaleplayers.com

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

Summer Sensation concert series: Hear 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

Weekly car show: Also DJ, 5-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Big Boy, 200 W. Maple Road in Troy, (248) 362-0840

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

‘The Underground Railroad in Michigan’: Exhibit on display from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays (10 a.m-7 p.m. Thursdays) until Aug. 28, also lecture about roles Indigenous people played at 6 p.m. Aug. 7, Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road, (248) 524-3570, troyhistoricvillage.org, read story at candgnews.com

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 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

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in the Dysregulated Neuroendocrine System of ALS for Early Diagnosis with PT150 as a Novel Multi-Target Neuroprotective Therapeutic.”

Arnav has always been interested in scientific research. He started with robotics and computer science and more recently moved into computational biology research.

“My father, he has Parkinson’s, and he’s had early onset Parkinson’s disease for nearly my entire life,” Sharma said. “Initially, me and my team … came together wanting to research Parkinson’s, but as we researched similar diseases to Parkinson’s, we discovered that ALS is a very similar disease but the effect it has on its patients is far more detrimental. Like, ALS patients have inevitable deaths typically within five years; meanwhile, Parkinson’s patients don’t have a reduced lifespan.”

In their presentation, they shared their discovery of three possible new biomarkers and proposed a potential therapeutic that could undergo lab testing.

“We believe it may have life-expanding effects for ALS patients,” Sharma said.

The research was also presented at various contests earlier this year, such as the Mich-

igan Junior Science and Humanity Symposium and the Science and Engineering Fair of Metro Detroit.

“It felt really different to me because research is something I’ve been doing for a while, but I’ve never really been in an environment of other people who do research, besides like one-on-one conversations with my professors or graduate students,” Sharma said. “I’ve never been able to be in an environment where everyone’s constantly talking about research, talking about what they discovered, critiquing each other’s research in beneficial ways.”

For winning first place in their category, Sharma’s team received $6,000 in prize money.

“I was like in a state of not believing that I won the award for at least two days, and on the third day, I feel like it just hit me,” Sharma said. “It was like my work finally came to recognition, and all of the hours me and my team put into the project, it finally felt real.”

Sharma said he is eager to continue his research.

“I want to be part of … the movement to revolutionize the application of computer science and biology,” Sharma said.

For more information, visit www.society forscience.org.

Call Staff Writer Sarah Wright at (586) 498-1068.

Achieve Radiant Skin in Troy

Victors Aviation Flight School welcomed the public to their rst grand opening event of their aviation training facility located at the Troy Airport (KVLL) in Troy, Michigan. Community members and local of cials attended a celebratory Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Friday, July 11, 2025, marking a new local venue for aviation education and innovation. If you were not able to make it to the Ribbon Cutting, please 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. Victors Aviation is located at 2676 Industrial Row Drive, south of Maple Road in Troy on the Oakland / Troy Airport.

The ceremony included remarks

from local of cials, school leadership, and industry partners, followed by the of cial Ribbon Cutting and tours of the new facility. Guests received a rsthand look at the school’s ight simulator, aircraft, and training spaces. Attendees also met instructors and learned about a range of offerings, including ight training programs, summer camps, aviation experience events, and VIP packages. Light refreshments were 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 Summer Camps in July and

Victors Aviation Flight School’s Grand Opening Events and Summer Camp Tours this Summer

August, Boys / Girls Scouts events, birthday parties, women and girls In aviation activities, experiential personal or professional group outings, and corporate team-building 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. There are three remaining weeks for this summer in late-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.

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

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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

BEHIND THE WHEEL

Do you own a vehicle with an interesting history?

Contact Staff Writer Maria Allard at allard@candgnews.com or at (586) 498-1045, and you could be featured in an upcoming Behind the Wheel. For more stories, visit candgnews.com/news/auto or use the QR code.

Travel back to the late 1970s in a Volkswagen Westfalia

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

Setting up camp inside Dawn Bols’ Volkswagen Westfalia camper bus T-2 is like entering a time machine that dates back to 1979.

The sage-green van also is a reminder of the Michigan camping trips that Bols took as a child with her family, often to Wilderness State Park near Mackinaw City.

“It was like heaven to me playing with the kids on the beach,” the Harrison Township resident said. “It was so fun.”

Many of those family vacations were spent traveling in one of her dad’s Volkswagen vehicles. The first Volkswagen was not a camper bus, but the family still traveled in it and camped in tents.

Bols’ dad, Brian Bukantis, was always a fan of the Volkswagen bus and also owned a T-3 model in which the family did camp. The camping trips eventually stopped, but they still traveled up north via Volkswagen to a chalet in Houghton Lake, even in the wintertime.

“We used to freeze in the back,” Bols said. “My brother used to hog the little air vent in the back.” And it was a tradition for Dad to play music from Frank Zappa during every ride.

“It’s always a fond memory for sure,” Bols said. When Bols was 15, her dad took a break from driving Volkswagen buses. He eventually got back into the Westfalia’s driver’s seat. After Bols’ mom, Betty, died, Dad purchased the sage-green 1979 Volkswagen Westfalia camper bus T-2. He often cruised with his buddies at different local events, including the Woodward Dream Cruise and the Shorewood Kiwanis Club of St. Clair Shores Harper Charity Cruise. Bols is now the owner of the Volkswagen Westfalia camper bus T-2.

ABOVE: Dawn Bols’ 1979 Volkswagen Westfalia camper bus T-2 has special meaning because it once belonged to her dad, Brian Bukantis. RIGHT: The Volkswagen Westfalia can sleep four people. The rear bench seat folds down to make a bed for two, and, when opened, the pop-up roof lifts off to become a two-person bed.

Photos by Erin Sanchez

Calendar

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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

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

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

Top of Troy Toastmasters: Meets noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays, Troy Public Library, 510 W. Big Beaver Road, (248) 872-6603

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

Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less: Virtual 15-week program presented by AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services and led by registered dietitian nutritionist, free for first-time participants ages 60 and older, register at (833) 262-2200 or wellnessprograms@ageways. org, tinyurl.com/agewaysworkshops

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

Volkswagen

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“I got it a couple years ago after my dad passed away,” Bols said.

Bols has taken good care of the vehicle, which has about 130,000 miles on it. The interior — with a warm, checkered decor — is all original. The vehicle has different components, including a comfortable sitting area with a table that swings out for meals. The two front seats swivel around to face the back of the vehicle for conversation. The retro ride is equipped with a sink, a holding tank and can be hooked up to running water.

When camping, the Volkswagen Westfalia can sleep four people. The rear bench seat folds down to make a bed for two. The pop-up roof lifts off to become a two-person bed when opened. But sometimes a little help is needed.

“It’s not the most comfortable sleeping arrangement,” Bols said. “We usually put an extra mattress down.”

The Westfalia has curtains that can be drawn shut to get a good night’s sleep, and Bols added some special touches to give the van a late 1970s vibe. Her husband gave her

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a handheld radio to display next to a clock radio. Bols also found a 1978 Coleco Football Electronic Quarterback handheld game, and a friend passed on a handheld Merlin electronic game — first made by Parker Brothers in 1978 — that feel right at home inside the bus.

While cruising and camping are fun, Bols prefers just to take the van to local car shows.

“Because it’s in such good shape, I want to preserve it,” she said.

Another reason is because the vehicle doesn’t gather much speed when on the road. It only drives about 55 mph. To alert other drivers, Bols placed a magnet on the back window that reads “Slow moving vehicle.”

“It’s a stick shift. It’s a smooth ride but there’s no power steering,” Bols said. “Getting used to driving it is a little bit of a challenge.”

The camper bus draws plenty of attention from onlookers. Many comments about the vintage vehicle come from people in their 20s.

“I always get peace signs out the windows and people honking,” Bols said.

Bols sometimes brings the bus to the monthly car shows from 5 to 8 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month at Sanders Chocolate and Ice Cream Shoppe, 23770 Hall Road in Clinton Township. At the last Sanders car show, the employee pick of the month was the Volkswagen bus.

“I was shocked,” said Bols, adding that she received a bag of candy for the recognition.

She also won an award last month during Eastpointe Cruisin’ Gratiot, a five-day event that ended with a car show and cruise June 14. Again, she was surprised. She didn’t plan to attend the Eastpointe event, but her brother, Doug Bukantis, invited her, and at the last minute she decided to go.

An annual pastime has been heading up to Port Crescent State Park, in Port Aus-

tin, during the Halloween season for its annual fall harvest. It’s something the family did with Dad, who got into the spirit of the holiday by becoming “Skull Man.” He’d wear a skull mask and cape to greet trick-or-treaters through a fog machine that he set up. The bus was also decorated with skeletons and spider netting, and the tradition has continued.

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CRIME WATCH

Victim purchases fake watch online

Around 7:40 p.m. July 8, a woman from Coachman Drive reported she found an Apple Watch for sale on Facebook Marketplace and arranged to buy it.

She met up with the seller at a park and sent him $160 through Zelle for payment. Later, the victim went to set up the watch and realized it was a fake. She attempted to contact the seller but was unable to reach them.

Meeting leads to threatening messages

A man from Lovington Drive reported on July 9 that he met a woman on TikTok and began messaging her. She offered to come to his apartment in exchange for a $200 Apple gift card.

After giving his address, the victim began receiving threatening messages, demanding $500 or they would come and kill him. The woman stated she did not know who was sending the threats, but if he sent her more money, she would block them from contacting him.

Police told the victim it’s a scam and advised him to not send any more money.

Inebriated driver crashes into pole

Officers were dispatched to the area of Coolidge Highway and East Maple Road area for a vehicle crash involving a car that struck a pole around 10:40 p.m. June 7.

Upon arrival, officers observed a 2017 Kia Soul against a light pole in the center median with heavy crash damage and airbag deployment. The driver fled the scene on foot but was located a short time later by officers walking northbound on Coolidge, north of Maple Road.

While speaking with the driver — a 48-year-old male from Romulus — officers observed him to be highly intoxicated. The driver was asked to perform several sobriety evaluations, but he refused to comply. He submitted to a preliminary breath test with a result of 0.25%.

The driver was arrested. During an inventory search of the vehicle, officers located an open bottle of vodka. In lockup, the driver was read his Chemical Test rights and

refused to submit to a breath test. A search warrant to complete the blood draw was prepared and granted, and his blood was drawn by medical personnel.

The driver was charged with operating while intoxicated — third offense; driving while license suspended — revoked and denied, second offense; failure to report an accident, and open alcohol container in a vehicle.

Drunken driver found asleep in parking lot

Around 11 p.m. June 7, officers responded to the Subway parking lot at 20 East Maple Road, for a welfare check on a man said to be asleep in his vehicle there for 40 minutes.

Employees had tried to wake him. Upon arrival on the scene and after several attempts, officers were able to wake the driver, a 25-year-old man from Troy.

The driver was asked to perform several sobriety evaluations, which he did, but the officers noted he performed poorly. He submitted to a preliminary breath test with a result of 0.138%.

The driver was arrested. He agreed to submit to a breath test and registered results of 0.140% and 0.141%. He was issued a citation for operating while intoxicated.

Inebriated driver hits parked car

Officers were flagged down by a citizen at 10:54 p.m. June 8. The citizen reported that a small gray vehicle had hit his parked car, and he believed the driver was intoxicated.

Around the southbound I-75 on-ramp and Rochester Road, officers located the suspect vehicle and initiated a traffic stop on the driver, a 39-year-old man from Detroit.

Upon speaking with the driver, officers noted his eyes were glassy and watery, his speech was slurred, and there was an odor of alcohol coming from his vehicle. The driver was asked to perform several sobriety evaluations, which he did, but the officers noted he performed poorly. He submitted to a preliminary breath test with a result of .203%.

The driver was arrested and later agreed to submit to a breath test, with results of 0.215% and 0.212%. He was issued a citation for operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content of 0.17% or more.

If you know more about these crimes or others, call Troy Police at (248) 524-3477.

— Sarah Wright

Landscaping

from page 3A

The planned improvements include fresh landscaping along the upper embankments of the I-75 on/off ramps at Big Beaver Road, placing additional stone and trees for aesthetics while improving irrigation systems and lighting infrastructure.

Kurt Bovensiep, Troy’s public works director, said the planners were careful to make sure both roads benefitted, “(and) not just the I-75 experience with those landscape improvements,” adding that the designers “really focused those landscape improvements

on Big Beaver itself.”

In recent years, the Troy Downtown Development Authority had approved a contract with OHM Advisors, based in Livonia, to begin efforts redesigning the district’s landscaping, and with Warren Contractors & Development, based in Shelby Township, to handle the project work.

According to an item attached to the agenda packet for the June 9 City Council meeting, there were some setbacks along the way — “the result of unexpected permitting issues through (the Michigan Department of Transportation) and the (Federal Highway Administration),” it read.

“Additionally, there was significant staff

TROY SCHOOL DISTRICT ADVERTISEMENT TO BID

Bid Package T3

Security and Technology Systems BID NUMBER: #2526-02

Troy School District is requesting proposals for security and technology systems. Bid documents will be available for examination and distribution on or after July 14th, 2025. To obtain documents go to: Link to project: http://bit.ly/BMBids

Bid proposals will be received by Troy School District through BuildingConnected.com by August 12th, 2025 at 11:00 AM local time when they will be publicly opened and streamed at https://bit.ly/TSDBPT3BidOpening. The District will not open, consider, or accept any bids received after the date and time specifed.

The Bid Proposal must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized disclosure in compliance with MCL 380.127 disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the bidder, or any employee of the bidder, and any member of the Board of Education of the school district or the Superintendent of the school district. The District will not consider a bid proposal that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.

Bidders are required to submit with their Bid Proposal a Bid Security by a qualifed surety authorized to do business in the state where the Project is located or a certifed/cashier’s check in the amount of fve (5) percent of the Base Bid amount(s). The district will not consider a bid proposal that does not include the required bid security.

An online pre-bid meeting will be held on July 16th, 2025 at 2:00 PM. The meeting can be accessed by the following link https://bit.ly/TSDBPT3PreBid. The meeting is not mandatory but bidders are responsible for the content discussed at the meeting. Attendees will be given the opportunity to walk the buildings.

The Board of Education reserves the right to: reject any or all bid proposals, either in whole or in part; waive any informalities or irregularities in the bidding process; accept bid alternates; and to award a contract in any manner deemed by the Board of Education, in it’s sole discretion, to be in their best interests.

Published: Troy Times 07/24/2025

CITY OF TROY

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING August 19, 2025

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at Troy City Hall, 500 W. Big Beaver, Troy MI 48084, on August 19, 2025, 7:00 pm, to consider the following:

A variance request to allow a home addition to be setback 19.5 feet from the front (Beach Road) property line. The Zoning Ordinance requires a 40 foot setback from the front property line.

LOCATION: 2488 Lanergan

ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION: 4.06 C, R-1B Zoning

APPLICANT: Bryan Rouhan for Mainstreet Design Build

PROPERTY OWNER: Alhad & Shobhana Joshi

The application can be viewed at troymi.gov/boardsandcommittees or in person at the Planning Department, City of Troy, 500 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, Michigan, 48084.

Comments can be expressed at the Public Hearing, or written comments can be directed to the attention of the Planning Department at the above noted address, or by email to planning@troymi.gov no later than 3:00 p.m. one day prior to the date of the meeting. If you have questions, you may contact the Planning Department at planning@troymi.gov or by phone at (248) 524-3364.

M. Aileen Dickson, MMC, MIPMC 3 City Clerk

time used to determine solutions for the contaminated groundwater under the viaduct,” the report noted.

At press time, work was expected to begin next month, with most of it estimated

PUBLISHED: July 24, 2025

POSTED: July 25, 2025

NOTICE: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in this meeting should contact the City Clerk by e-mail at clerk@troymi.gov or by calling (248) 524-3317 at least two working days in advance of the meeting. An attempt will be made to make reasonable accommodations

Published: Troy Times 07/24/2025

to be complete within the calendar year, and the full project finished by May 2026.

For more information, visit troymi.gov. Call Staff Writer Sarah Wright at (586) 498-1068.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Crown Castle is proposing to install telecommunications antennas & equipment on an existing 46.3-ft pole located 115 ft from Coolidge Hwy and Briargrove Lane, Troy, Oakland Co, MI 48098 (42 34’ 55.3” N, 83 11’ 17.15” W). Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30-days from the date of this publication to: K. Eisele, Terracon, 844 N. Lenola Rd, Ste 1, Moorestown, NJ 08057, 856-813-3267, or Kathy.eisele@terracon.com.

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Published: Troy Times 07/24/2025

CITY OF TROY

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING

August

19, 2025

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at Troy City Hall, 500 W. Big Beaver, Troy MI 48084, on August 19, 2025, 7:00 pm, to consider the following:

A variance request to allow a home addition to be setback 37 feet from the rear property line. The Zoning Ordinance requires a 45 foot setback from the rear property line.

LOCATION: 2385 Oak Ridge

ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION: 4.06 C, R-1B Zoning

APPLICANT: Aaron Wolf for MW Homes LLC

PROPERTY OWNER: Thomas Buchanan

The application can be viewed at troymi.gov/boardsandcommittees or in person at the Planning Department, City of Troy, 500 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, Michigan, 48084.

M. Aileen Dickson, MMC, MIPMC 3 City Clerk

PUBLISHED: July 24, 2025

POSTED: July 25, 2025

An attempt will be made to make reasonable accommodations

Published: Troy Times 07/24/2025

CITY OF TROY

PUBLIC HEARING

0467-2530

A Public Hearing will be held by and before the Planning Commission of the City of Troy at City Hall, 500 W. Big Beaver, Troy, Michigan, on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the agenda will permit, to consider a request to grant an extension to a Conditional Rezoning Agreement between City of Troy and MNK Troy 1 LLC. The Agreement was approved by Troy City Council in 2021, and Planning Commission approved the Preliminary Site Plan on June 21, 2021 (Shallowbrook Townhomes). MNK Troy 1 LLC requested an extension of the Agreement which was approved by City Council on January 29, 2024, but the Amended Agreement was never recorded as required and has since expired. In 2021, the property was conditionally rezoned from RT, R-1C and EP District to RT and EP District, to permit attached single family residential development, not to exceed 32 units. The application submitted by the applicant contains revisions to the approved site plan, the building elevations, foor plans, and other minor adjustments.

The subject property is located on the East side of Rochester Road, South of Shallowdale

The subject parcels to be rezoned: 88-20-14-152-001 and 88-20-14-301-031.

Comments can be expressed at the Public Hearing, or written comments can be directed to the attention of the Planning Department, City of Troy, 500 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, Michigan 48084, or by e-mail to planning@troymi.gov no later than 3:00 p.m. one day prior to the date of the meeting. If you have questions you may contact the Planning Department by e-mail or by phone at (248) 524-3364.

The application on fle can be viewed and/or copies can be purchased at the Planning Department, City of Troy, 500 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, Michigan 48084.

Notices and information for public hearings will also be posted on the City website at http://troymi.gov/Government/PublicHearings .

M. Aileen Dickson, MMC,

MIPMC 3 City Clerk

PUBLISHED: July 24, 2025

POSTED: July 25, 2025

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Photo provided by the Birmingham-Bloomfield Art Center BBAC holds annual competition

BIRMINGHAM — The 44th annual Michigan Fine Arts Competition will be taking place at the Birmingham-Bloomfield Art Center through Aug. 14. The competition is juried by Laurie Ann Farrell — a Dallas-based curator, art historian and writer. She selected 84 pieces out of the over 600 works of art submitted.

This is an annual event that awards talented artists in a range of mediums. See the full list of artists at bbartcenter.org/2025-mfac-exhibiting-artists.

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.

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.

One winner from each Shield’s location will receive a $100 Shield’s gift card and be entered into the Pizza Bake-Off contest.

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.

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.

State Supreme Court rules on county charter cases

must grant the access based on “the plain language” of the fiscal year 2018 budget and remanded the case back to the circuit court.

“We thank the Supreme Court for its thorough opinion and respect its decision,” Board Chair Joe Sabatini said in a press release. “The Supreme Court recognized the Board’s valid ordinance requirement that the Board be provided accurate and timely financial information. With that information, the Board looks forward to working together with the County Executive for the common goal of accountable and efficient government for the citizens of Macomb County.”

The court ruled in favor of Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido regarding his desire to have external counsel. The Macomb County Board of Commissioners appropriated $42,500 to the Prosecutor’s Office in the fiscal year 2024 budget for “contract services,” which Hackel vetoed on Dec. 8, 2023, and the board overrode on Dec. 14, 2023. After attempting to contract with five law firms in January 2024, Lucido began proceedings against Hackel. The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Lucido, and Welch wrote the order concurring with the appellate court on the grounds that the county charter “does not impose any limits on the purpose for which independent legal counsel can be retained using public funds.”

“The Court has again sent Mr. Hackel a clear message that he cannot rule like a king, and his abuse of power must end,” Lucido said in a press release. “These are historic decisions that protect Macomb County taxpayers and the integrity of justice in our county.”

Andrew McKinnon, deputy Macomb County executive, said the rulings were a matter of seeking clarification about the executive’s limits in the county charter.

“(The court cases were) an avenue to clarify what the charter means and to give us clear direction on how we move forward with the charter and with our responsibilities and what the board’s responsibilities are,” McKinnon said.

Vehicle stolen from driveway

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — A black 2024 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat was stolen out of a resident’s driveway June 18. There were no signs of forced entry.

This case was turned over to the Bloomfield Township Police Department Investigations Unit and was under investigation.

Arrest made following home invasion

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — At 1:40 a.m. June 21, the Bloomfield Township Police Department received a 911 call from a resident stating that a man was trying to break into the front door of their home in the area of Quarton and Lasher roads.

The victim reported that the man was stabbing his door with a knife and was attempting to kick the door in.

When officers arrived, they located a man on the front porch of the home. Officers located the knife he had been stabbing the door with on a window ledge near the front door. The man was arrested for first-degree attempted home invasion.

The door jamb was splintered, and the door sustained well over $1,000 in estimated damages.

Fight occurs in moving vehicle

BIRMINGHAM — On June 19, at approximately 11 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 30000 block of Woodward Avenue for a physical altercation in progress.

Officers spoke with a 21-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man, both from Pontiac.

It was determined that the two had had a verbal argument while driving, which escalated when the woman struck the man with her purse, punched him multiple times, and pulled his hair while shaking his head.

The man retaliated by punching the woman in the face twice, prompting her to stop the vehicle. The two then separated from each other. The woman was placed under arrest, and the investigation was ongoing.

Brothers accused of assaulting hotel employees

BIRMINGHAM — On June 15 at approximately 2 a.m., officers were dispatched to a hotel in the 200 block of South Old Woodward for a fight. Hotel employees reported that a group of men became angry and aggressive when told the public restroom was locked, and they allegedly assaulted multiple employees: a front desk worker, a housekeeper and two valets.

Two of the suspects, 28-year-old and 22-yearold brothers from Rochester Hills, were charged with assault, disturbing the peace and obstructing/interfer-

including a 34-year-old man, drove away from the scene as officers arrived. An investigation was ongoing.

Barricaded suspect

FARMINGTON HILLS — Farmington Public Safety officers assisted Farmington Hills police officers with a woman with a gun, who reportedly barricaded herself inside a residence in the 24000 block of Woodside Drive early in the evening June 28.

According to police, the caller ran out of the building. Farmington officers were first to respond due to proximity, securing the perimeter.

Once police officers arrived, all occupants were called out of the home. A female suspect was taken into custody without incident.

The Farmington Hills Police Department was handling the case.

Attempted robbery of an unarmed man

FARMINGTON — A man flagged down officers and said two men attempted to rob him while he was sitting in his vehicle parked in the 21900 block of Farmington Road the morning of June 18.

The victim provided a description of the suspects. According to police, officers located two suspicious vehicles leaving the apartment complex and stopped both vehicles.

The traffic stops led to the arrest of two 19-yearold men matching the description of the suspects given by the victim.

The case was forwarded to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office for review.

Carrying a concealed weapon without a permit

FARMINGTON — A Farmington Hills Public Safety officer made a traffic stop for a registration violation near Orchard Lake and 10 Mile roads the morning of June 21.

The officer contacted the 24-year-old driver, determined the vehicle was not registered and then called a tow truck.

Reportedly, the driver stated there was a handgun in the center console, after being asked whether there were any valuables in the vehicle.

The driver did not have a permit for the concealed pistol and was arrested.

Patron steals tip money, dines and dashes

BERKLEY — A 40-year-old Detroit man was arrested for allegedly stealing from a Berkley business at 3:09 p.m. July 2 at 28939 Woodward Ave. According to the report, the suspect entered

pizza and Long Island iced tea. He consumed most of the pizza and drink before going behind the bar, taking $45 from the tip jar and then fleeing the scene without paying for his meal, according to police.

Berkley officers located the man walking on Coolidge Highway. When police attempted to arrest him, he resisted by becoming “dead weight,” according to the police report. He was arrested for larceny in a building, obstructing police and defrauding a restaurant

Teen injured in parking lot knife fight

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to the Wendy’s at 3140 S. Rochester Road on a report of several people fighting in the parking lot at 3:40 p.m. June 14. Deputies learned that the two individuals were fighting over one’s girlfriend. The combatants were fighting in the parking lot, which escalated to one of the subjects producing a purple knife and attempting to stab the other, a 14-year-old male from Rochester Hills, who sustained injuries on his arm and hand before the knife wielder, a 15-year-old male from Pontiac, fled the scene in his vehicle.

Deputies learned through witness statements that the 14-year-old had started the altercation by punching the other teen several times before he produced a knife. The 15-year-old later exited his vehicle with a knife, swinging it wildly back and forth, cutting the victim’s arm and hand. All parties involved refused medical treatment. Detectives were investigating.

Dog bites 1-year-old

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies responded to an apartment in the 2000 block of Yarmuth along with the Rochester Hills Fire Department on a report of a dog bite at 4:24 p.m. June 14.

Deputies were met by a mother who was holding her 1-year-old son. He had been bitten on his face by the family’s 4-year-old pit mix. According to the mother, her son had been crawling on the floor near the sleeping dog when the dog snapped at him, biting him on the nose and near his left eye.

The Fire Department transported the mother and child to the hospital for further treatment. A plastic surgeon will be evaluating the child to determine if surgery is needed. The dog was transported to animal control by deputies at the request of the dog owner. It was unknown if the dog’s vaccinations are up to date.

Firefighters rescue man trapped in water tank

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to a medical building in the area of 1400 Walton Boulevard on a report that a worker was trapped

at 2:06 p.m. June 15.

Deputies located the worker upside down inside a water tank, unable to move and struggling to breathe. Deputies quickly located a ladder and lifted the man from the water tank by his belt. The victim’s arms were bruised, and his face was blue from lack of oxygen.

The Rochester Hills Fire Department arrived and checked on the victim, a 58-year-old man from West Bloomfield, who refused medical treatment.

Woman defrauded in phone scam TROY — 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 TROY —

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